Category Archives: Philanthropy

S.F. Chapter of Komen Foundation Urges Continued Support of Organization; Statement from Komen Reverses Decision on Planned Parenthood Funding

February 3, 2012, 5:45 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff
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UPDATE: 5:45 p.m.: The San Francisco chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is urging its donors to continue supporting the breast cancer charity. After a storm of criticism, the foundation announced Friday that it’s scrapping plans to pull … Continue reading »

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Listen to Emmylou Harris Perform at Warren Hellman Memorial

December 21, 2011, 3:48 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Emmylou Harris, a friend of Warren Hellman, spoke and performed at his memorial service in San Francisco today. "He elicited from me a promise that I would be there at his service, if that's what happened. I said I would, … Continue reading »

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Watch Archived Webcast of Warren Hellman Memorial Service

December 21, 2011, 11:23 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Here's a video archive of Warren Hellman's memorial service, held at Congregation Emanu-El in Presidio Heights on Dec 21. Warren Hellman Memorial (1934 – 2011) Dec 21, 2011 from chime interactive on Vimeo. A public memorial event will also be … Continue reading »

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