Philanthropy & Non-profit News
Raise your social consciousness with news pertaining to organizations that exist for reasons other than making a profit and to the companies and individuals that provide services to them. This section highlights charities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and foundations.
Haitian Emmanuel Baptist Church Gets Its Youth Ready Through Mentoring Relationships with Positive Aspirations and Outcomes
Haitian Emmanuel Baptist Church and New Vision Emmanuel Baptist Church, Teen Vision Miami and New Vision Men Ministry will be hosting their “Man Up Retreat” on Friday, August 14-16, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Greynolds Park Campsite. The retreat will consist of only males. Aiming for... - August 13, 2015 - Teen Vision
Tourette Association of America Appoints Michelle Barnes as Interim President
The Tourette Association of America, the only national organization serving the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, today announced that their Board of Directors has appointed Michelle Barnes as interim President of the Association, effective immediately. In this role, Barnes will draw... - August 13, 2015 - Tourette Association of America
Save Our Cemeteries Continues "Open Tombs" Project at Valence Street Cemetery
Non-profit Combats Vandalism at a Second Historic New Orleans Cemetery. - August 13, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Labor of Love for Detroit Seniors - Volunteers Wanted
Media/ Calendar Release for Meals on Wheels Volunteers - August 13, 2015 - Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Autism Society of Santa Barbara Joined Project Save Our Surf for 12th Annual Beach Surf Day with peakprgroup
Autism Society of Santa Barbara Joined Project Save Our Surf for 12th Annual Beach Surf Day with peakprgroup. This weekend saw the 12th Annual surf day in Santa Barbara where the Autism Society of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles charity Project Save Our Surf partnered together to give over 40 Autistic children a special day they will surely never forget. - August 12, 2015 - peakPRgroup
In Young Mother's Memory, You First Foundation Formed to Support Brain Injury and Disorder Research
Employees at Houston credit union formed a charity in honor of their co-worker, Wendy Kwan, who died at age 34 from a brain aneurism. The You First Foundation will hold its inaugural golf tournament fundraiser Sept. 28 at BlackHorse Golf Club. - August 12, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
5K Dash, Stroll and Roll at Camp Harkness Raises Awareness and Support for United Cerebral Palsy Program
The United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut Disability Support Program will hold is first Dash, Stroll & Roll at Camp Harkness on Sunday, August 30 at 9 a.m. The all-inclusive 5k fun run is suitable for all levels of ability and offers participants the opportunity to show support for a... - August 12, 2015 - United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
Free Wheelchair Mission’s 12th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala Raises $1.6 Million and Benefits Thousands
Free Wheelchair Mission’s 12th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala, held on July 23rd, 2015, raised over $1,647,000 to benefit people in need of mobility. More than 630 guests attended the Gala at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, California. Major sponsors... - August 10, 2015 - Free Wheelchair Mission
The 2015 State of Digital Marketing in Associations Report is Now Available
HighRoad Solution, the only digital agency focused exclusively on associations to offer email, automation and inbound marketing services announced the launch of their 2015 State of Digital Marketing in Associations study. The new report was released at the American Society of Association... - August 10, 2015 - HighRoad Solution
Elliott Homes Unveils 2016 St. Jude Dream Home Design
Elliott Homes LLC has been selected to build the 2016 St. Jude Dream Home. The 2015 Sun Herald People’s Choice Award-winning custom home builder believes in giving back to the community and has donated the land for the project. - August 09, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
Passage Home and the J.D. Lewis Multi-Purpose Center Host Successful Family Festival and All-Star Basketball Game
Local Nonprofit Draws Crowds in Efforts to Build a Stronger Raleigh with Help from Sponsors - August 09, 2015 - Passage Home
The Travelers Protective Association Names Altruism Award Winners
Missouri-based non-profit agency selects seven Pennsylvania high school recipients at annual program. - August 08, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Community Workforce Solutions Receives Grant Funding
Community Workforce Solutions has been awarded a grant from the Vance County Community Foundation’s Volunteers of Maria Parham Medical Center Health Awareness Endowment fund, according to Roger McGee, Executive Director. The grant will be used to purchase technology which will help the... - August 08, 2015 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
Lights. Camera. Adopt! Perfect Exposure for Kansas City Shelter Animals
HeARTs Speak is a 501c3, global network of animal photographers, graphic designers, writers, illustrators, painters and advocates who provide their time and professional services, pro-bono, to animal welfare organizations in their communities. Its mission is to create a united voice for animals through art. - August 07, 2015 - HeARTs Speak
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills to support the ECF Kayne Eras School. This grant will help provide comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and enrichment programs for K-12 students with special needs to... - August 07, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Pacific Islands Society Seeks Mentors for 2016-2017 Pacific Security Scholars Program
Leading non-profit seeks experienced professionals in public diplomacy, security, and development to participate in unique mentorship program for next generation policymakers in the Pacific Islands. - August 07, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
Pacific Islands Society Opens Call for Applicants for the 2016-2017 Security Scholars Program
Applications for the second Security Scholars Program are now open for professionals, graduate students, and postgraduate students interested in strengthening and influencing engagement on international affairs in the Pacific Islands. - August 07, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
Mountainside Medical Helps Expand Veteran Outreach Services
The Central New York Veteran's Outreach Center is dedicated to providing support for the men and women who served for us, and it is essential that the community assist in helping them to achieve that goal. In an effort to support these beneficial program offerings, Mountainside Medical Equipment, Inc. continues to provide items for care and hygiene such as soaps, toothbrushes, and grooming supplies. - August 07, 2015 - Mountainside Medical Equipment, Inc.
The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Agrees to Invest in AmnioChor
AmnioChor is a biotech startup engaged in perinatal stem cell technologies, founded with a long term vision and operating on a near term mandate. The vision is the ability to satisfy the therapeutic needs of Mesenchymal and Epithelial stem cells as the critical high volume foundation of new cures. The immediate mandate is to create the bank to serve that need through the cryopreservation of the living amniotic membrane of the placental sac. - August 06, 2015 - AmnioChor
The eCo-cover™ Soars at the ARISE Festival 2015
The ARISE Eagle soars on the black iPhone 6 eCo-cover™, the worlds first "non-GMO corn rubber" protective iPhone case. The Soaring Eagle eCo-cover™ was printed exclusively for the ARISE festival 2015. VIP’s and performers shall be receiving this exclusive... - August 06, 2015 - The eCo-cover
eGumball, Inc. Proudly Sponsors the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation
eGumball proudly sponsors the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation, a big cat sanctuary in Mexico that rescues troubled animals. - August 06, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.
Just Be Benefit Fashion Show- Colorado Springs, CO
The Benefit Fashion Show will showcase a benefit fashion show of local fashion designers, guest speakers, and inspirational words from local cancer survivors. Guests can also enjoy raffles, light hors d’oeuvres, beautiful models, prizes, and interactive games. - August 06, 2015 - Just Be
Charity API by OrgHunter.com Used in New Micro-Donation Mobile App
Mobile Technology and Crowdfunding Come Together to Raise Money for Charity in a New Way. - August 06, 2015 - OrgHunter
OrgHunter Charity API Enabling More Creative Fundraising with AskAFamous.com
A revolutionary new way to reach an untapped donor base. - August 06, 2015 - OrgHunter
Find Purpose Using Science! Unitarian Universalist Curriculum and Resource Developers Collaborate with Dr. Tsipursky
Can science really help people understand the purpose of life and teach them how to live a meaningful life? The Unitarian Universalist Curriculum and Resource Developers (http://www.uucards.org/glebtsip.php) is collaborating with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the author of "Find Your Purpose Using... - August 06, 2015 - Intentional Insights
Dress for Success SW Florida Names Prominent Businesspeople as Officers
Dedicated directors and advisers step up to improve women’s futures. - August 06, 2015 - CONRIC PR & Marketing
Push Media Group, Mad Rose Tavern Present Players and Pets BLACKOUT Celebrity Party Featuring DJ Skribble and Catcher Wilson Ramos
Looking for a way to make a difference in the life of a rescued animal? Join a cause that we all love, supporting animal adoption. This is a special opportunity to obtain individual tickets or VIP packages/group tables to a Party for a Purpose. Come mingle with a crowd of first class athletes and... - August 05, 2015 - Push Media Group
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from QueensCare
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from QueensCare. This grant will provide early intervention and family support services to young children with developmental disabilities and delays in their Early Start Program. ECF’s Early Start... - August 05, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from the Alcoa Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Alcoa Foundation. This grant for the ECF Kayne Eras Center School will support the work of the Kayne Eras Coding Academy, which teaches basic programming and computer science principles to ninth and... - August 05, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Motorcyclists in Three States Help Children with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists gathered in three states over the weekend and raised $103,927 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The events in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania honored 25 local brain tumor survivors on Aug. 2: Andrea, Andrew, Angel, Annabelle, Bo, Catie, Gianna, James, Jon,... - August 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
TFI Envision, Inc. Wins 2nd Place
TFI Envision, Inc. has been selected as the 2nd Place Award Winner in the 2014-2015 Journal News Give & Grow Program. TFI Envision donated their creative services to create a full color newspaper ad for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Heeling Autism Program. Heeling Autism is a Guiding... - August 05, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
VIP TV - 2015 Model Search Event
1st Annual 2015 VIP TV Model Search will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 5:00pm - 11:00pm at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa located at 601 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. This event will be filmed and televised on VIP TV Season 7, airing on MundoFox and CW South... - August 03, 2015 - VIP Television
Nonprofit Times Magazine Recognizes Lutheran Services in America in Annual Power & Influence Top 50 List
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) President and CEO, Charlotte Haberaecker, has been honored as one of this year’s recipients of The NonProfit Times magazine’s “Power & Influence Top 50” listing for her impact on behalf of the LSA network and Lutheran social ministry. - August 03, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Save Our Cemeteries Announces Annual Fundraising Soirée
2015 Soirée De La Société Internationale to Benefit Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Projects - August 01, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Walk and Roll Foundation Wheelchair Dancing Team Offering Inspirational Performances Across the Country
Seaside, CA-based spinal cord injury awareness organization, Walk and Roll Foundation is now inviting venues across the country to explore booking their inspirational wheelchair dancing team. The organization’s dance team performs throughout the United States while sharing their captivating... - August 01, 2015 - Walk & Roll Foundation
ReEmployAbility Adds New Client Services Department
ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, is pleased to announce the addition of a Client Services Department to the company. The Client Services Department is comprised of Client Services Managers who are... - July 31, 2015 - ReEmployAbility
Eric Byrnes Launches T Shirt for Pat Tillman Foundation with Athletes Brand
Former professional baseball player, Eric Byrnes, announced the release of a limited time only “What’s Next?” shirt to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) with Athletes Brand. - July 31, 2015 - Athletes Brand
Lead India 2020 (USA) - Condoles the Sudden Demise of Its Chief Mentor Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the Former President of India
The untimely sudden demise of the former President of India and Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is a major loss to India, Mr. Harikishan Eppanapally, the Chairman of the board for Lead India 2020 Foundation (USA) said in New Jersey on Monday. - July 30, 2015 - Lead India 2020 Foundation USA
South JeffCo Sports Association and Colorado Premier Basketball Club Announce Major Partnership
South JeffCo Sports Association and Colorado Premier Basketball Club (Premier), the two largest youth sports organizations in Littleton, announced that they have formed a partnership in which Premier will operate and grow the South JeffCo Sports Association basketball programs beginning in the Fall... - July 30, 2015 - Colorado Premier Basketball Club
Donation Requests Pour in Despite Dry Spell in Equipment Donations for Local Non-Profit
Slow start to summer means long waitlist and unfulfilled donation requests for many Canadian charities. - July 30, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
Keta Foundation Granted Key Non-Profit Status
New North Carolina Non-Profit to Support Strategic Development Projects in Ghana - July 30, 2015 - Freedom University Keta
Aspiranet Urges Families to Help Close Gap for California Foster Children in Need
Leading human services agency launches campaign to recruit 50 new foster-adoptive families - July 29, 2015 - Aspiranet
VoDaVi Technologies, LLC is Awarded Bid for Information Technology Services Contract for the City of Lynn School Department, Lynn, MA.
VoDaVi Technologies, LLC, an industry leading provider of Voice, Data & Video Technology Solutions, announced that it has been awarded the Bid for Information Technology (IT) Services Contract for the for the City of Lynn School Department, Lynn, MA. VoDaVi Technologies provides IT services for Government and Educational Organizations, Municipalities, Non-Profits and Commercial Businesses ranging in size from small to enterprise. - July 29, 2015 - VoDaVi Technologies LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sandy Hennum as Professional of the Year
Sandy Hennum, of Bemidji, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Support Services. - July 29, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Pacific Islands Society Launches IslandsSociety.org
New Website by South Carolina Nonprofit Aims to Bridge the Geographic Boundaries That Separate Pacific Islanders Around the World - July 29, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
Riders in Midwest, South Raise Funds for the PBTF
From the southern hills to the Midwestern plains, Ride for Kids motorcyclists combined to raise more than $90,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 26. More than 300 participants attended the East Tennessee and Kansas City Ride for Kids events to honor their local brain tumor... - July 29, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Find Your Purpose Using Science: Atheist Analysis Television Interview with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Can science really help you understand the purpose of life and teach you how to live a meaningful life? Atheist Analysis Television (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZaE11aV64I&feature=youtu.be) conducted an interview on this topic with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the author of Find Your Purpose Using... - July 28, 2015 - Intentional Insights
Freedom Fairs Sets Up Community Festival and Amusement Carnival on Long Island
Freedom Fairs is kicking off its inaugural community festival and amusement carnival at the Westfield Sunrise mall on Long Island this week. The fair includes amusement rides, carnival games, magicians and performers, live bands, food and craft vendors. Admission is free and the organization is giving out free ride tickets to young people who sign a voluntary community drug free pledge. The community-themed event includes an award ceremony for members of the community that have aided this cause. - July 27, 2015 - Tutor Central Inc.
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation. This grant for ECF’s Supported Employment Program will help provide an array of services to assist adults with developmental disabilities to gain... - July 26, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Valerie Daugherty Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Valerie Daugherty of New Albany, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Valerie Daugherty Ms. Daugherty has over 30 years experience helping individuals through a... - July 25, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide