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Thursday, March 08, 2007

NOLA.com: Arts & Events

NOLA.com: Arts & Events: "Arts Patron of the Year, William Goldring, Jefferson

Recently named 'Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year' by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, William Goldring is the owner of several wine, spirit, and beer companies based in New Orleans. Having spent 40 years in the alcohol beverage business, he is recognized as a leader in the industry. He is chairman to two foundations: The Goldring Family Foundation and the Woldenberg Foundation, a foundation formed by his father's former business partner. Working of behalf of those foundations Goldring has provided tens of millions of dollars in financial support to several hundred charities over many years, most especially artists and art organizations."

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Quick Headlines - Chattanooga Times Free Press - Breaking News in Chattanooga, TN. Classifieds and Top Stories

Quick Headlines - Chattanooga Times Free Press - Breaking News in Chattanooga, TN. Classifieds and Top Stories: "here is no trace of self pity in that young man. He’s on the golf and bowling teams at McCallie and will graduate with his class. Certainly, he has turned his “scars into stars” by establishing the Jordan Thomas Foundation to raise money for young people facing similar situations but without financial resources to pay for their rehabilitation. As a result, in November 2006, Jordan was recognized as the first recipient of the Young Philanthropist of the Year award on National Philanthropy Day. He expressed special appreciation to his family, friends, his faith and to the Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation staff."