Pharmaceutical company linked to Brett Favre made pitch for state welfare funds at quarterback’s Mississippi home

[ad_1] NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre hosted Mississippi officials at his home in January 2019, where an executive for a pharmaceutical company Favre invested in solicited nearly $2 million in state welfare funds, according to pitch materials obtained by CBS News. A document distributed at the January 2, 2019 meeting describes plans to secure … Read more

OctoBEARfest to Raise Funds for Local Animal Rescue Sanctuary

[ad_1] CONROE, TX – Many animal facilities across the country, housing large exotic animals and wildlife, have been closed due to lack of finances, lack of appropriate care, and neglect causing a much larger need for more sanctuaries to provide permanent placement for hard to keep animals. BEARS Etc., a local 501c3 nonprofit, is hoping … Read more

Report: Brett Favre’s Charitable Foundation Funneled Funds to USM Athletics

[ad_1] A few weeks ago, text messages from Brett Favre were released detailing that he received state welfare funding from former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant to build a new indoor volleyball practice facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater and where his daughter plays. A new report released by The Athletic on … Read more

Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre’s charity donated to University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation while he pushed for state funds

[ad_1] Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s charity, Favre 4 Hope, donated more than $130,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation from 2018 to 2020, according to tax records obtained by ESPN on Wednesday. During this same period, Favre was trying to raise money for a new volleyball stadium at the university, where he … Read more

Brett Favre’s foundation, aimed at helping children and cancer patients, gave funds to USM athletics

[ad_1] From 2018-2020, Brett Favre’s charitable foundation, Favre 4 Hope, which has a stated mission to support disadvantaged children and cancer patients, donated more than $130,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation during the same years that Favre was working to finance a new volleyball center at the school. Favre, a Southern Mississippi … Read more

Saint Frances Animal Center raising funds by collecting shoes

[ad_1] GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) – Saint Frances Animal Center launched its “Shoe Us the Love” fundraiser collecting gently worn shoes to raise money not only for its animal center but to help those in need around the world. The gently used donated shoes will be refurbished and sent to developing countries around the world. The … Read more

Scarface Token Is Helping Donate Funds To NGOs Working For Animals

[ad_1] Get inside Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. Scarface Lion is a BSC token that helps NGOs for animals by donating money based on the individual’s choice. Dubai, United Arab Emirates–(Newsfile Corp. – September 20, 2022) – The Scarface project announced its listing on Coinmarketcap and its charity program … Read more

World’s Largest Pet Walk happens Sept. 24 and will raise funds for service animal programs

[ad_1] RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — The nonprofit, Pet Partners, is coordinating the World’s Largest Pet Walk on September 24 in cities across the nation to raise awareness and funds for animal-assisted therapy programs. Pet Partners promotes awareness about the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, activities, and education. Teams will walk in cities across … Read more

Brett Favre texts with Mississippi governor highlighted in lawsuit over welfare funds

[ad_1] Text messages newly revealed on Monday indicate that former NFL quarterback Brett Favre and former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R) communicated about an effort to use their state’s welfare funds to help build a new volleyball center at the University of Southern Mississippi. According to a report by Mississippi Today published Tuesday, Favre, Bryant … Read more

Brett Favre’s texts included in lawsuit over misspent Mississippi welfare funds

[ad_1] “Just left Brett Farve (sic). Can we help him with his project,” Bryant wrote to Nancy New, the founder of the nonprofit Mississippi Community Education Center, in a July 2019 message. “We should meet soon to see how I can make sure we keep your projects on course.” In a separate conversation nearly two … Read more