#fundraising

A new fundraiser has been created to assist journalists who recently lost their jobs. The layoffs impacted newspapers in Fresno, Stockton, and Modesto. The fund aims to help these individuals cover essential living costs. Organizers are seeking donations to provide immediate relief. This initiative addresses the recent wave of job losses in the region's newsrooms.

Fresno, Stockton, Modesto

https://kmph.com/news/local/gallery/fundraiser-launched-after-wave-of-san-joaquin-valley-journalist-layoffs?photo=3

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support journalists who recently lost their positions. The GoFundMe aims to provide financial assistance to those affected by layoffs at the Idaho Statesman. Many of these journalists were reportedly earning below a living wage. The fundraiser seeks to help them manage while they search for new employment opportunities. Donations are being directed to the impacted individuals.

Boise, Idaho

https://www.kivitv.com/news/gofundme-raises-thousands-for-idaho-statesman-journalists-after-layoffs

After 15 years of serving the Denver community, award-winning Copper Kettle Brewing Company has officially closed its doors. The owners are raising community donations to offset steep closing costs imposed by their landlord to revert the building back to its original condition.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-award-winning-copper-kettle-brewery-closes/

Does the Gentiva Hospice divestment mean anything or just a fund raising move to generate cash to prop stock price up?

Bowie State University is planning layoffs. This decision follows significant fundraising. The university recently raised nearly $130 million. The article questions the rationale behind these job cuts.

https://www.thebanner.com/video/2026/05/26/bowie-state-university-raised-nearly-130-million-so-why-are-they-planning-layoffs/

United Way of Southwest Florida laid off ten employees. This action followed a significant fundraising shortfall. The organization is $1.6 million short of its $11.5 million goal. These layoffs occurred at its Lee, Hendry, and Glades office. United Way has maintained its 92 partnerships with other nonprofits.

Fort Myers, FL

https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/layoffs-united-way-southwest-florida-fundraising/71366277

They just asked us to fund their political agenda. With our own money. 🚨

Leadership held a call with Senior Directors and above asking employees to personally donate to one of the Political Action Committee that Altice USA recommends — that fund lobbying politicians and shape policy to benefit the company.

No reimbursement. Not a single cent back.
What do we get? A virtual badge. And “bragging rights” for the department that donates the most.

They claimed whether we donate or not has no influence on our employment, but I highly doubt that.

So let’s be clear: the company wants US to dig into OUR paychecks to fund THEIR political influence — and the reward is a digital sticker.

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced layoffs and program pauses. Approximately 14 staff positions will be eliminated. The theater faces a $7.5 million deficit from the pandemic. Rising costs and declining subscriptions contributed to the shortfall. A fundraising campaign aims to address these financial challenges.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/layoffs-hit-historic-seattle-theatre-75m-deficit-forces-staff-cuts/7HEEHZI5JNDDBL3QOKBDCSEZ54/