Records Reveal Nonprofits That Received Paycheck Protection Loans

Plus, black-led groups see rare opportunity for social justice, and consumers have high expectations for companies to be socially responsible [Philanthropy Today] Are you working remotely? Many organizations provide access to premium Chronicle content in the office. If your group is one of them, you can maintain that access when you’re at home. Read this helpful [FAQ]( to see how. Your account is easy to set up and will provide you access wherever you are. [Records Reveal Nonprofits That Received Paycheck Protection Loans]( [Image] By Dan Parks The Muscular Dystrophy Association, the National Wildlife Federation, Mercy Corps, the New York Botanical Garden, American Youth Hostels, and the San Francisco Symphony were among the nonprofits the federal government said on Monday received loans of $5 million to $10 million through the Paycheck Protection Program. 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