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\nPhilanthropist MacKenzie Scott<\/a> is turning into a magician who can turn lives around with a simple flick, and that’s exactly what she is doing, and brilliantly so! An unsuspecting career-building nonprofit was at the receiving end of this untameable generosity that landed them with $4 million. Interestingly, the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative didn\u2019t apply for a grant, but her eagle-eyed team discovered those in need who are doing commendable work. The donation is being made through Mackenzie Scott\u2019s<\/a> philanthropic organization, Yield Giving.
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Participants at one of their summer programs. Via Facebook \/ @West Philadelphia Skills Initiative<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n\u201cEvery neighborhood in Philadelphia exudes talent, and this investment will accelerate the work of the Skills Initiative to connect unstoppable local talent to life-changing opportunity,\u201d University City District president Matt Bergheiser said in a press release. Not only is $4 million a lot of money to grow, but it also comes with no strings attached on how the money is spent. It will give WPSI the space and agency to expand their team, increase scholarships, and offer covering unpaid bills or fees.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Mackenzie Scott donated $2.1 billion in 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nCait Garozzo, executive director of the nonprofit West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, shared the biggest challenge faced by participants during the transitioning period from long-term unemployment to a professional career. They need support in the form of finding transportation, child care, etc., \u201cHow do we take care of your whole family and your whole support system, so you can take care of yourself and contribute more fully to that support system?\u201d Garozzo said, per Inquirer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Via Facebook \/ @West Philadelphia Skills Initiative<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n\u201cThose are all things that we\u2019ve been dying to do, and this money gives us an opportunity to be really critical and understand how we can have an impact in that space.\u201d In 2023, WPSI worked with 200 individuals, with 91% of those securing jobs because of their experience with the organization. \u201cWe work with [residents] to prepare them not just for the role but the interview and the career that comes after that first role,\u201d Garozzo said. With an inflow of a whopping $4 million, there is so much the organization can achieve. <\/p>\n

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\nWhile the world is patting Scott\u2019s back for her philanthropic endeavors, not all are singing her praises. In fact, Tesla CEO Elon Musk outrightly criticized<\/a> Scott for donating billions of dollars to charities. He went on to harshly state, \u201cSuper rich ex-wives who hate their former spouse\u2019 should file [sic] be listed among \u2018Reasons that Western Civilization died,\u201d Musk replied, according to an archived version of the now-deleted post<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Jeff Bezos’ $500 million superyacht, Koru, which is longer than a football field, and its support vessel, Abeona, cost around $5 million in monthly maintenance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nWhy is Mackenzie Scott receiving flak when her ex-husband Jeff Bezos is also spending similar amounts monthly, albeit on the maintenance of his luxury vessel<\/a>, the $500 million megayacht Koru, and its $75 million support vessel Abeona<\/a> (with annual maintenance costs ranging between $50 and $60 million)? Could this be considered a symptom of the decline of humanity?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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