Daily News Roundup: Millions Donated for Hurricane Relief

Individuals and Businesses Step Up in Response to Hurricane Harvey: Large companies, such as ExxonMobil, Google, and Humana, as well big names like football star J.J. Watt, have pledged sizable gifts to aid rescue efforts after Hurricane Harvey rocked South Texas this weekend, according to CNN and CBS News.

In other news:

Charlottesville Victim’s Mother Starts Foundation for Social-Justice Scholarships (The New York Times)

Christian Ministry Sues Southern Poverty Law Center Over “Hate Group” Label (The Kansas City Star)

Girls Who Code Faces Criticism for Taking $1.2 Million Uber Gift, Board Appointment (CNN). Meanwhile, Black Girls Code rejected gift of $125,000 from Uber, citing concerns over sexual harassment at the company. (TechCrunch)

With Trump Skipping Kennedy Center Gala, Some Are Concerned Future Presidents Will Also Shun Event (The New York Times). Some charity observers and art lovers say Trump’s snub of the event is a blessing in disguise. (Washington Post)

British-based Guardian Newspaper Creates Nonprofit to Support Reporting (The New York Times)

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