Houston philanthropists gift local organization with $1 million check


Beloved Houston philanthropists, Rich and Nancy Kinder, recently wrote a huge check to the United Way of Greater Houston — and with their gift came a brand new level of leadership giving. The Kinders’ $1 gift establishes the Luminary level of giving for individuals making gifts to the non-profit’s annual community campaign. Anyone else who makes a million-dollar (or above) gift will be recognized at that level. The Luminary level is part of the United…

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