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NPD Founder Doug Freeman, who received the 35th Anniversary Founders Award, Co-Chairs Elizabeth Kurila and Joan McBride, Amy Sfreddo, representing Presenting Sponsor OCBJ. Photo by Tony Lattimore
In 1986, Orange County businessman and philanthropist Doug Freeman convinced President Ronald Reagan to establish National Philanthropy Day to thank those in the community who are the “ultimate givers.”
In November, 2020, National Philanthropy Day celebrated its 35
th anniversary with the theme of “Bringing Philanthropy Home.”
Each year more than 130 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) chapters throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada honor the philanthropic efforts of individuals, businesses and groups. Freeman, who continues to participate, says of AFP, “I am so grateful that AFP took on the responsibility early on of sponsoring this effort all these years.”
Orange County Christmas Charity Overwhelmed With Requests for Help
Nearly twice the number of families in Orange County, California, turned to a local charity for help funding Christmas this year compared to last year. Among the donors who stepped up to help was a 16-year-old philanthropist who took care of the wish lists for 93 children.
“The challenges have been great with the pandemic,” Lisa Fujimoto, executive director of The Priority Center in Santa Ana, told The Epoch Times. “I haven’t seen the numbers quite this high.”
The Priority Center has organized a Families Helping Families program for the past 17 years. Donors adopt needy families, giving the adults gift cards and fulfilling children’s Christmas wish lists.