Taco Bell's 'free taco' treat to customers is the food chain's contribution to the government in its call for social distance among people to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
The HIPGive contest, which merges technology and traditional philanthropy, is one of the biggest endeavors launched by the Latino charity juggernaut Hispanics in Philanthropy. The organization is widely recognized for growing a robust network of leaders, givers and members, all with an agenda that includes empowering and advocating for Latinos over a 30-year history of giving. Headed by HIP President Diana Campoamor, HIP has raised $45 million to fund emerging Latino and Latin American nonprofits and has found more than 170 benefactors to match funds, boosting HIP's impact.
In an attempt to save his dying grandfather's life, U.S. Army Specialist Ricky Glenn Henderson arranged with his commanding officer to be flown back to his Texas home from Afghanistan so he could possibly donate most of his liver.
