BFG. Do a little bit of good where you are. It is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
- Desmond Tutu
Awards & Recognition
Fast Company 2023 Brands That Matter Award Winner
Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Honorable Mention
Webby Awards 2022 Honoree, Websites and Mobile Sites, Charitable Organizations/Non-Profit
Good News
Nonprofit donates $1 million to 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors
FOX 25 — Over the last year, Americans have come to know the centenarian survivors of Tulsa’s 1921 Race Massacre. That includes philanthropist Ed Mitzen in New York state.
Hattie’s Albany names chef, gives update on status
ALBANY BUSINESS REVIEW — Hattie’s new location-in-progress in Albany is taking steps toward opening with the hiring of a notable chef.
Hattie’s names Mark Graham as chef of Albany location
TIMES UNION — Mark D. Graham, a veteran chef at many Capital Region restaurants over the past two decades, will be the head chef at the Hattie’s Restaurant being developed to open in early 2023 in the historic former Lombardo’s location on lower Madison Avenue.
Social benefit and financial return don’t have to be exclusive. These 20 impact investing projects are proof
FAST COMPANY — The impact investing category of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors impact funds, social impact bonds, and other investments in changemaking organizations or initiatives that generate societal benefit along with financial return.
Donation to Albany rec center brings beauty and hope to kids
NEWS 10 — A local non-profit’s donation to a recreation center in Albany brought major upgrades and more opportunities for the community to find productive ways to spend their time.
Lisa Mitzen: Changing The Way Philanthropy is Done
HER LIFE MAGAZINE — Lisa Mitzen firmly believes if you have what you need, then you give to others.