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  • Benevolent was founded in 2011 by Megan Kashner, long-time nonprofit leader 
  • The Benevolent site launched December 1, 2011 in a Chicago-area pilot
  • Expansion of the Benevolent model beyond the Chicago area into select communities in late 2012
  • The average Benevolent donation is $50
  • The average amount of a funded need through the Benevolent site is $470
  • Needs supported through Benevolent have included: beds, winter clothing, work uniforms, transportation passes, security deposits, eyeglasses, certifications, and computers 

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