Charities
Oprah Winfrey increases awareness of situations and struggles around the world through example of her many charities. Oprah has donated more than $50 million to charities (Jones, J., 2004). Her main donations go towards the Oprah Winfrey Foundation which she established in 1987. She has also worked alongside the organization Free the Children (which is another nonprofit that builds schools all around the world.)
The Oprah Winfrey Foundation grew interest very quickly and her fans from her show wanted to have a part. So, Oprah started a public charity called Oprah's Angel Network. This is funded by her viewer's donations and also by celebrity sponsors who appear on her show and also make donations.
Oprah also sponsors a lot of scholarships. One is the Oprah Winfrey African Women Fellowships., A Better Chance, and the $100,000 Use Your Life Award. All of the scholarships go to deserving people who plan to use their education to give back to their communities. Another noteworthy fact is that Oprah still signs all donation checks herself. And when Oprah is asked about her contributions she states, "I'm just getting started."
The Oprah Winfrey Foundation grew interest very quickly and her fans from her show wanted to have a part. So, Oprah started a public charity called Oprah's Angel Network. This is funded by her viewer's donations and also by celebrity sponsors who appear on her show and also make donations.
Oprah also sponsors a lot of scholarships. One is the Oprah Winfrey African Women Fellowships., A Better Chance, and the $100,000 Use Your Life Award. All of the scholarships go to deserving people who plan to use their education to give back to their communities. Another noteworthy fact is that Oprah still signs all donation checks herself. And when Oprah is asked about her contributions she states, "I'm just getting started."