Melvin gave a gift to the American Red Cross to be used to provide clothing for individuals who lost their homes due to a major flood. At the same time a local foundation provided the Red Cross funds to develop plans for a new housing subdivision away from the flood zone. Melvin's gift is an example of _______ while the foundation's gift is an example of _______.

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Melvin's gift to the American Red Cross is an act of charity, as he is giving funds to assist those in need. The local foundation's gift to fund plans for a new housing subdivision, however, is an act of philanthropy, as it involves providing resources for long-term solutions to a community issue.

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