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.
President of TFI Envision Participates in Service & Assistance Dog Appreciation Day on August 1st
Honey, the office Havanese, and her human partner, Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. will be representing the canine Therapy Animal Program at the upcoming Service & Assistance Dog Appreciation Day event on August 1st at the Kellogg Environmental... - July 25, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Announced as Recipient of USA Swimming Foundation Grant
2015 Grant Recipients Announced by USA Swimming. - July 25, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dress for Success SW Florida Offering Professional Retail Training
Walmart funding helps Going Places Network improve women’s career prospects. - July 25, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Atheists Taking Soles at St. Paul Saints Baseball Game
Local atheists are asking fans of the St. Paul Saints to leave their soles at the gate on Saturday, August 8, 2015 for “Atheist Night” at CHS Field. The Minnesota Atheists, Humanists of Minnesota, and Foundation Beyond Belief are partnering with the Saint Paul Saints minor league... - July 24, 2015 - Minnesota Atheists
Green Party Presidential Candidate to Speak at Healthcare Justice March
Dr. Jill Stein will be among the speakers at the HJM rally on Aug. 1 on the National Mall. - July 24, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
Lowe’s Heroes Program Honors Family Promise
Lowe's organized $1,000 garden makeover for Denver nonprofit. - July 24, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
The Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida Presents the 16th Annual Big Backpack Event
New backpacks & school supplies will be given to 2,000 children in need - July 23, 2015 - Multicultural Centre
Ride for Kids Crosses Borders to Raise Funds for PBTF
Ride for Kids motorcyclists rode in three states to raise $392,428 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend. Riders in Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin honored 27 brain tumor survivors on July 19: Alyona, Amanda, April, Beckett, Carra, Catrina, Connor, Dominic, Emily, Hunter,... - July 22, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Dementia Society of America Speaks Out on Care
Kevin Jameson, president and founder of the nonprofit organization Dementia Society of America (DSA), was a keynote speaker at the first dementia care conference held on the West Coast by the Global Healthcare Professional Network. - July 21, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Daughter/Mother Duo Drive to End Bullying & Child Obesity
Jordynn Lurie, a high school senior, started 501(c)(3) Dance for the Heart and has planned a drive from NY to S. Florida to bring dance and discussion to organizations such as Boys & Girls clubs. The program is to get children moving and dancing who might not have access to dance otherwise and bring awareness to childhood obesity and bullying. She'll travel with her mother, author of the Tomgirlz chapter book series which focuses children on what bullying is NOT. - July 21, 2015 - Dance for the Heart
3 Scientific Strategies to Find Your Purpose! Purpose Revolution Interview with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Can science really help you understand the purpose of life and how to live a meaningful life? Purpose Revolution’s Brandon Peele conducted a videotaped interview (http://bit.ly/1VcIUvo) on this topic with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the author of" Find Your Purpose Using Science." Dr. - July 21, 2015 - Intentional Insights
Friends of Hillsborough County Animal Services Announce Inaugural Tennis Tournament & Fundraiser
Friends of HCAS, Inc., (FoHCAS)a 501(c)3 non-profit organization announced their inaugural tennis tournament and fundraiser to be held September 26 & 27, 2015, at Buckhorn Springs Tennis & Swim Club, in Valrico, FL. All proceeds to benefit FoHCAS. The tournament consists of mens and ladies... - July 18, 2015 - Friends of Hillsborough County Animal Services, Inc
Founder of Lions Tigers and Bears Sanctuary Recipient of Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The 2015 Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence award recipient was announced by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). This year Bobbi Brink of Lions Tigers and Bears (LTB) was singled out for her widespread work dedicated to supporting the welfare of displaced exotic big cats and... - July 18, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Amit Shah Restructures Green Comma to Serve Nonprofits
Company provides services to nonprofits - July 17, 2015 - Green Comma
The Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration Assumes Management of the Small World Initiative as of July 1st, 2015
As of July 1st, the Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration (ILSC) will manage and further develop the Small World Initiative (SWI). Conceived at Yale University in 2012, SWI is an innovative program that encourages students to pursue careers in science while addressing a worldwide health threat – the diminishing supply of effective antibiotics. To date, over 4,000 students have participated. - July 17, 2015 - Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration
The Travelers Protective Association Raises $21,000 at Annual Meeting
Funds to assist with organization's scholarships. - July 17, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Donates $5000 to Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida’s Adopt-a-Student Fundraiser
Money will purchase new backpacks and school supplies for 500 students in need. - July 16, 2015 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
"Fathoms Friday Feeding Frenzy" Comes to Cape Harbour
Community Cooperative benefits from two August nights of food and fun. - July 16, 2015 - Hoffman Group LLC
Two New 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Grant Competitions Open Today
Partners of the Americas and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced today the call for proposals for the seventh and eighth rounds of competitions of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants, which are open to higher education institutions (HEIs) throughout the... - July 15, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gives $750K Grant to SavingSpecies
$750,000 grant to Durham-based conservation non-profit will support habitat protection and restoration for endangered and rare species. - July 15, 2015 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Ohio Motorcyclists Raise Funds for the PBTF
Motorcyclists from the Buckeye State banded together for children fighting brain tumors at the 24th Marysville Ride for Kids over the weekend. The July 11 event, which benefited the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, honored local brain tumor survivors Erin, Jared, Naomi and Seth as Ride for Kids... - July 15, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Robert Gaan of Christopher Weil & Company Honored for Philanthropic Contributions to the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
Financial advisor nominated by the SDYS for the Invest in Others Community Leadership Awards - July 14, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company
Cashiers/Sapphire Fusion Yoga and Fitness Coach Raises Funds and Awareness for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease Research
Year round resident of the Cashiers/Sapphire area and Fusion Yoga and Fitness Coach, Tamera Nielsen, facilitates a one-month fund raiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research this August 1-31 at various locations in the Cashiers/Sapphire area. - July 13, 2015 - Feel Well Yoga
Making Dreams Come True by Donating Over $30,000 to Make–A-Wish 10 Year Old Nico Fasold Holding 6th Annual Lemonade Stand to Benefit Make-A-Wish
Nico is entering his 6th year raising money for Make-A-Wish Connecticut by giving away lemonade at the end of his parents driveway. This years event will take place on July 18th at 109 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT for 10am-2pm. All donations go directly to Make-A-Wish. If you can not make the event and would like to donate you may do so at, http://site.wish.org/site/TR?px=2930803&fr_id=1569&pg=personal. - July 10, 2015 - Nico's Lemonade Stand
Save Our Cemeteries Undertakes "Open Tombs" Project at Lafayette Cemetery No. 2
Non-profit Combats Recent Vandalism at New Orleans’ Historic Central City Cemetery. - July 10, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Community Announced Court Watch Program to Keep Cook County Courts and States Attorney Accountable, Ensure Jail Population Reduced
Community and faith leaders from the Reclaim Campaign, together with Chuy Garcia and Cook County Commissioners, announced a community court watch program that will ensure bond court and pretrial services reforms are actually implemented. Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans committed to changes in... - July 10, 2015 - Community Renewal Society
Karibu Kikoy Launches Stand Up/Stand Out Indiegogo Campaign
Every Beach Blanket Sold Helps Fund a Safe Birth for a Mother and a Baby. - July 10, 2015 - In Focus Brands
Historic Preservation Funds Awarded to Upper Moreland Township Nonprofit
Local friends group receives state grant for assessment project of an historic site. - July 09, 2015 - Friends of Boileau
Help Friends of Karen Send Children Back to School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a children's charity that provides vital support to local families caring for a child battling cancer, aims to fill 800 backpacks for the upcoming school year. - July 09, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Breaking Barth Syndrome 2015
Local martial artists to break over 1000 boards in Fundraiser to Help Eradicate Rare Childhood Disease. - July 08, 2015 - Neill's Family Taekwondo and Fitness
HOUR Movement Kicks Off Laundry WashUp Project July 11th
The Laundry WashUp project, which supports individuals and families in need by providing the funds and items necessary to wash and dry clothes, will take place from 10am to 1pm on Saturday at Fast Wash Laundromat on 1904 Hemphill St. - July 08, 2015 - HOUR Movement
Our Nation's Heroes Have Saved Over $10 Million
First responders, military members, healthcare workers and teachers have saved over $10 million by using Homes for Heroes® for their real estate needs. - July 07, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Sunday Assembly Presents: Brain Function and Neurotechnology
How does the brain store information? Put another way, what changes in the brain when we learn something? Related to all this, what is the national BRAIN Initiative and what will we learn from it? What will Neurotechnology do for us? Go-Pro for the brain? Join Sunday Assembly San Diego on 7/26 at 11am to learn more. - July 07, 2015 - Sunday Assembly San Diego
Partners for the Community at The Gateway Family YMCA
Joann Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign. - July 07, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Grand Court of New York, the Order of the Amaranth, Announces New Grand Officers
The Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth, State of New York is proud to introduce the new Grand Royal Matron, HL Susan Johns Greenfield and Grand Royal Patron, SK Steven Joyce 2015- 2016. The installation of officers took place at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 16th,... - July 06, 2015 - Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth
Sociafy Partners with Robert Renteria & The Barrio Foundation to Lead a Nationwide Movement for American Equality.
Details: http://sociafy.me/American - Sociafy, a philanthropic social media company, partners with Robert Renteria and from The Barrio Foundation, a Chicago-based 501(3)c, to lead a national movement for American equality through action-based initiatives powered by social media. - July 05, 2015 - Sociafy, LLC.
Ripples Edge Media, a San Francisco Kickstarter Video Production Company, Honored with Third Place Award
Since its inception in 2013, in two short years, Ripples Edge Media, a San Francisco Bay area kickstarter video production company, has grown to support crowdfunding video clients around the world, creating compelling kickstarter videos that have raised over $250,000 to date. It comes as no... - July 04, 2015 - Ripples Edge Media
BunchesDirect Partners with Brides Against Breast Cancer
BunchesDirect is proud to announce its National Partnership with Brides Against Breast Cancer. Starting in July, 2015, BunchesDirect will provide free bridal bouquets for every gown purchased through this worthy cancer support initiative. Brides Against Breast Cancer (BABC) is a non-profit... - July 04, 2015 - BunchesDirect
Fourth Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success to Bring Fitness and Empowerment to Women in Tampa Bay
Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The 4th Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place at Westfield Citrus Park on Saturday, July 11, 2015. - July 04, 2015 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Anti-Predator Project is Launching a New Fundraising Campaign #APP4JUSTICE
Anti-Predator Project is starting a new fundraising campaign with the hashtag #APP4JUSTICE. Anti-Predator Project’s campaign will raise awareness on human trafficking issues and will feature missing persons cases- including short video clips of testimonies from persons close to or related to... - July 03, 2015 - Anti Predator Project
Living Out Unique Dreams’ 2nd Annual Black-Tie Gala to be Held on July 25, 2015
Living Out Unique Dreams (L.O.U.D.), a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is holding their 2nd Annual Black-Tie Gala to raise funds to help the at-risk youth within the Kissimmee, Florida community. - July 03, 2015 - United Charitable Programs
#GivingTuesday Reaches the West Coast as Local Charity the Gary L. Hoop Foundation Launches Giving Tuesday So-Cal
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia proclaims December 1st, 2015 to be #givingtuesday in the City of Long Beach. - July 02, 2015 - The Gary L. Hoop Foundation
Chronicle of Social Change Takes on Child Trauma Thanks to New Reporting Initiative
As part of grant funding from the California Endowment, The Chronicle of Social Change kicks off a new reporting initiative focused on child trauma with particular attention given to children and youth involved in the child welfare and probation systems. Building on an increasing amount of... - July 02, 2015 - Fostering Media Connections
Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Unite for Kids
Motorcyclists showed their support for children with brain tumors by raising $53,920 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 28. More than 200 participants gathered for the Northern Indiana Ride for Kids in South Bend to honor brain tumor survivors Adler, Daniel, Hannah, Jayden, Jennifer... - July 01, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Y Helps the Roselle Children Learn to be Safe Around Water
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch increases availability of water safety and swim lessons in underserved communities - July 01, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Elberon Development Group Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Elberon Development Group provides funding for The Gateway Family YMCA. - July 01, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Lutheran Services in America Elects New Board Members & Officers
Leading Midwestern Nonprofits Join the Board of One of Country’s Largest Human Services Networks. - July 01, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Rahway Branch Grand Opening Ceremony
Grand Opening Ceremony Held June 8th. - June 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Choose2Matter, Inc. Announces Collaboration to Bring Authentic, Passion-driven Learning to Classrooms.
Choose2Matter announces that it is collaborating with Microsoft to bring authentic, passion-driven learning to classrooms and communities around the world. Microsoft will be the charter sponsor of Liberating Genius in the Classroom, a free e-book, authored by Angela Maiers that will guide teachers through the introduction of Genius Hour. It will also sponsor four Choose2Matter LIVE events in the 2015-16 school year. - June 26, 2015 - Choose2Matter
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness