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almsgivings

noun

plural of almsgiving

as in philanthropies

the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned

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This further dissolves the trust in philanthropies and nonprofit organizations millennials and Gen Zers so desperately want.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
The portal came out of the Colorado Housing Consortium, a coalition launched in 2025 that brings together more than 120 people from state and local government, developers, lenders, philanthropies and nonprofits.

— Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

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In addition to the merger question, members will vote on the distribution of $250,000 to four charities.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The event raised $20 million for women’s charities, thanks to a $10 million donation from Melinda French Gates that matched the $10 million the music fest raised.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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