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A Poet Picks Up His Late Father’s Dry Cleaning
"Charity" by poet Kevin Young
Poet Kevin Young’s collection “Book of Hours” features poems about the death of his late father interspersed with poems about the birth of his son. The poems are reflections on these seminal events that so dramatically influenced the lens through which … Continue reading
The Generosity of Alan Naiman
How one man’s frugal life and generous spirit led to one of the largest charitable donations in history
Alan Naiman was a rare bird. After a career in banking, Naiman spent the last 20 years of his life working for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, where he earned an annual salary of just over $67,000 … Continue reading
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Our Weekly Tip: Set up a Memorial Scholarship
Ask friends and family to donate to a scholarship in your loved one's name
Our Tip of the Week: Flowers are a beautiful way to express how much friends and family love someone who has died, yet flowers are only temporary. They eventually wilt away. Instead of flowers, set up a scholarship fund in … Continue reading
