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Nonprofits can apply for grant money through a program sponsored by Gannett, the parent company of The Fayetteville Observer.

'A Community Thrives' gives nonprofits the opportunity to fundraise on a national platform, while grants help further accelerate exceptional projects

View Comments Through June 30, nonprofits working to help struggling Arizonans can apply for grants up to $100,000 through this year’s A Community Thrives initiative. The 5-year-old giving-back program is organized by the Gannett Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gannett Co., Inc., which owns The Republic and azcentral.com. Nationally, $2.3 million is expected to be awarded. Community Thrives has been good to Arizona nonprofits. Last year, 15 Arizona nonprofits shared $192,000 in A Community Thrives grants. Among them, the Creighton Community Foundation, which received $50,000 to pilot a...

Civic Design Center, Logo Brands, The Community Foundation announce updates Courtesy of Logo Brands Franklin-based Logo Brands Inc. has signed a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with the National Football League, effective April 1, 2021. According to a release, Logo Brands will manufacture, produce and distribute stadium blankets, throws and pillows representing all NFL teams.  "Logo Brands has had the determination and foundation for a strong business model since they first presented to The NFL," Jennifer Gray, NFL licensing director, said in a release. "It's exciting to watch as t...

BOSTON – For thousands of Boston-area immigrants each year, the Rian Immigrant Center serves as a one-stop shop.  From legal advice to English classes, therapy sessions and other essential services, the Boston-based nonprofit works to position itself as an American welcome center for those who find themselves navigating an entirely new way of life.  "Someone can come to us to meet with an immigration attorney to talk about their immigration status options, and if they’re struggling with stress or anxiety, they can be referred to our social workers," Janey Tallarida, director of st...