Following his trip to the edge of space on Tuesday (July 20), Jeff Bezos announced a new philanthropic venture at a press conference following the Blue Origin spaceflight: The Courage & Civility Award, a $100 million grant that the recipient can donate to the charities or nonprofits of their choice.
The first two to be given such honor were newsman Van Jones and chef/humanitarian José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen. “I’m so honored.
I’m really grateful for this award and the incredible support from you, Jeff, and the entire Bezos family,” said José during the event. “World Central Kitchen was born the simple idea that food has the power to create a better world,” said José. “A plate of food is a plate of hope,” he said, adding
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