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Today: Collective giving is the fastest-growing form of philanthropy in America. In a time of rising social isolation and declining civic engagement, collective giving models lead to a surge in civic responsibility within communities.

Giving circles in California are especially crucial to local causes, such as Asian American Pacific Islander social justice and priorities in the Latino community.

But the impact of collective giving efforts goes far beyond financial support -- 

To answer those questions and more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together.

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