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 driven by the needs of the pandemic and renewed 

 following George Floyd’s death. The uptick was largely credited to individuals making small contributions. 

Many of us think about foundations when we think of philanthropy. But nationally and in Minnesota, individuals 

, groups formed by ordinary people — mostly women — who pool their financial resources to give in ways that reflect their priorities. Some circles build on the informal ways immigrants and minority communities have long helped each other and they often support small, local projects 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks to two women in philanthropy about trends in giving last year and the growing popularity of giving circles. 

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Host Angela Davis will talk about why more people donated money last year with two women involved with giving circles, a way for ordinary people to get involved in philanthropy. 

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