as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
a millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street
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Filippelli said people are finding clever ways to navigate state level funding and local philanthropies will still finance some projects, but much of the Biden-era federal funding for such initiatives is gone.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The philanthropies backing Sheffield's transition are expected to donate at least $2 million, Detroit's most expensive yet.—
Elissa Robinson,
Freep.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Charley Hoffman Foundation was created by PGA TOUR professional Charley Hoffman and his wife Stacy in 2009 to raise funds for charities benefiting children in their native and adopted hometowns of San Diego and Las Vegas.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The proceeds are then donated directly to local charities.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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