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We are raising funds to help Danny Shanz and his family. Danny is still suffering the effects of being struck by lightning. Donate here.

Enriching Recipients' Lives

Meet the deserving individuals and organiz-ations you have touched!

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Energizing Communities

Bring the ripple effect
of goodness to your neighborhood…

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Educating
Youth

Engage the next generation of young philanthropists.

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Empowering Volunteers

Create unique opportunities to lend a hand in your own personal way.

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"What Betterment means to me is friendship, hope and this tremendous helping hand."
-Sue Ginnetti
Betterment’s first recipient

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"Old friends reuniting with new friends for a common cause."
-Erin Greenlee
founding board member

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"I see my children involved in Betterment events learning first-hand how they can make an impact."
-Paul Reichert - Founders’ Circle member and author of The Lemonade Ripple

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"Betterment enables me, in a small but significant way, to help my community."
-Katherine Riley
volunteer and donor

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