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.
Accretive Health Hosts Annual Charity Golf Outing
Accretive Helping Hands, the not-for-profit organization founded by Accretive Health employees, recently hosted its sixth annual St. Joseph Services Golf Outing at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, Ill. - June 26, 2015 - Accretive Health
LCBA Golf Tournament Raises $20k for Alliance for the Arts
Funds will support youth scholarships and ArtReach educational programming. - June 26, 2015 - Lee County Bar Association
Manatee County Non-Profit Dedicated to Enhancing Maternal and Infant Health Care Receives Donation from Sarasota Real Estate Company
Healthy Start Coalition of Manatee County Inc. Receives Assistance from Generous Property to support pregnant women and their children. - June 25, 2015 - Generous Property
Gaming Made Charitable with Stack Heroes Available on the Apple App Store
Stack Heroes aims to be the most explosive stacking game in the world and for sure the most charitable one with 50% of the profit distributed to trusted charity causes. - June 24, 2015 - Callipix SAS
Sarasota County Real Estate Company Announces Winner of Inaugural Scholarship
Generous Property, local Sarasota Real Estate Company, awards Epiphany Cathedral School Alumni Abigail Luman tuition scholarship to Cardinal Mooney High School. - June 24, 2015 - Generous Property
Eastern National Releases "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks"
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks." The book is the first to detail how national parks are expressions of America’s values. As it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016, the National... - June 24, 2015 - Eastern National
The Black Cotton Foundation Announces Its 2015 Dr. Betty Bahiyah Shabazz Award Recipient
Inspiring Domestic Violence Survivor Receives Award for Her Many Achievements and Her Message of “Live 4 Love” - June 23, 2015 - Black Cotton Foundation, Inc.
Urbanfuture to Host Leadership Celebration
St. Louis' employee benefits' company sponsors first annual event. - June 23, 2015 - Sonus Benefits
The Hope of Charleston for This Nation
Rev. Bill Keller, the world's leading Internet Evangelist and the founder of Liveprayer.com with over 2.5 million subscribers worldwide reading the daily devotional, has written every morning for 16 years on the issues of the day from a biblical worldview, he says that the response to the massacre of 9 innocent people in a Charleston church this past Wednesday evening is the true hope for this nation. - June 22, 2015 - LivePrayer Church
South Nassau Communities Hospital Golf Outing Raises Record $329,005
John D. Cameron, Jr., P.E., founder and managing partner of Cameron Engineering & Associates in Woodbury, NY, was the honoree of the outing, which was held at both the Inwood Country Club and The Seawane Club on Monday, June 15. - June 21, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Centurion Alliance Inc Makes a Difference from Fort Campbell to Nepal
Centurion Alliance Inc., born out of a desire to help military members find order in the realm of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), continues making progress with boots on the ground in Nepal following the earthquake disaster. Centurion also introduced the “MoralKevlar” program, copyright R.T. Rodriguez 2015, to its offering. - June 21, 2015 - Centurion Alliance Inc
Food Bank of South Jersey Increases 2015 Summer Meals Program by 25 Percent
FBSJ Will Provide Daily Snacks and Meals to 1,600 Children at 45 Camp Sites for 10 Weeks; Program Starts June 22. - June 20, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Randy E King, IOM of National Write Your Congressman, Graduates from Institute for Organization Management, a Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S.C.O.C.
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Randy E King, IOM, Division Dir. of the National Write Your Congressman, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. - June 19, 2015 - NWYC
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Recognizes Edward C. Kropa as a Lifetime Member
Edward C. Kropa of Marietta, Georgia was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Nonprofit Services. - June 19, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Edward C. Kropa as Professional of the Year
Edward C. Kropa, of Marietta, Georgia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Nonprofit Services. - June 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Youth Group Summer Camp 2015 Sponsored by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be having its annual Youth Group Summer Camp from August 21, 2015 to August 23, 2015 at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Sports Center in San Pedro, California. - June 19, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Dream Foundation Announces That Carol Brown, Troy Cox and Christopher Lincoln Have Been Appointed to the Board of Directors
Dream Foundation—the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness—is pleased to announce that Carol Brown, Troy Cox and Christopher Lincoln have been appointed to the Board of Directors. “The Dream Foundation family is... - June 19, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Bridges to Prosperity: Paso Real Suspension Bridge Receives a Special Award of Merit at 2015 International Bridge Conference®
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) was founded in 2001, to address the global need for safe and reliable footbridge access over impassable rivers in remote communities. Over the past 14 years, B2P has built more than 160 bridges in 18 countries, partnering with world-class engineering volunteers and local communities to create safe and reliable access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for well over 700,000 people. - June 19, 2015 - Bridges to Prosperity
APFED's Eos Connection 2015 Conference Offers Insight and Support for Those Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (June 26-27, 2015)
The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is proud to host its 13th Annual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) next week in Indianapolis, IN. - June 19, 2015 - APFED
Teen Mothers Defying the Odds
Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success
Social Capital Foundation Renews $20,000 Grant for a Second Year to Support Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator
The Social Capital Foundation has renewed its commitment to support Asante Africa Foundation’s Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) program with an annual $20,000 matching grant to double donations collected over the next two years. - June 18, 2015 - Asante Africa Foundation
Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance Receives Bloomberg Grant
Museum selected for invitation-only Arts and Innovation Management grant program. - June 18, 2015 - Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Madison Orr Hauenstein to Executive Director. - June 17, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Motorcyclists in Colorado, Ohio Rally for Kids with Brain Tumors
From the Rocky Mountains to the Buckeye State, motorcyclists hit the road to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 14. More than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colo., and Independence, Ohio, to honor brain tumor survivors Amie, Ashley, Becca,... - June 17, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Nonprofit Journal Live with Dee Suomala Radio Show Celebrates First Anniversary
The Nonprofit Journal Live with Dee Suomala radio show announced today its first anniversary on Star Worldwide Networks. In its first year, The Nonprofit Journal Live with Dee Suomala radio show has been very successful in establishing a culture of quality and accountability. “From our... - June 17, 2015 - The Nonprofit Journal
Sikh Album on Ek Onkar Released by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission
A new Video Album on Ek Onkar titled "Ek Onkar Satgur Te Paiyai Hau Bal Bal Gur Darsayena" has been released by Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission, Chandigarh. The Album is conceptualized, produced and directed by Brig. Partap Singh Jaspal (Retd.), a direct disciple of Baba Nand Singh Ji Maharaj. The video is available for free download on the Sikh website www.sikhvideos.org. - June 16, 2015 - Guru Nanak Daata Baksh Lai Mission
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Geeks with Benefits Announces The Big Damn Shindig 6
Geeks with Benefits, a charitable organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has announced the date for the 2015 Can’t Stop the Serenity event, The Big Damn Shindig 6. The event is in its 6th year in Hampton Roads, and raises donations for Equality Now, Samaritan House, and The Foodbank... - June 14, 2015 - Geeks with Benefits
Dine to Defeat ALS Event Brings Together the DC Community to Raise Awareness and Financial Support for Local ALS Association Chapter
The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter announced today that they raised $170,000 on June 9 at its Dine to Defeat ALS event. In August of 2014, an unprecedented wave of awareness and millions of dollars were raised for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research when videos were posted... - June 14, 2015 - ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter
Marine Mammal Fundraiser Gets Support from Reviva Labs
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Brigantine, N.J., its staff, and patients has expressed their gratitude to Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., for their continuing support of the non-profit organization. Recently Reviva Labs gave their Vitamin E Sticks to runners participating in MMSC’s... - June 12, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Local Chiropractic Office Hosts Charity Car Show Father's Day Weekend
Rothman Family Chiropractic will be hosting its first annual Father's Day Weekend Charity Car Show to benefit Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach (CCCGBB). The car show will be on Saturday, June 20 from 10 AM - 1 PM at 399B Winchester Park Blvd, Boynton Beach. Dr. Nicole Rothman's... - June 12, 2015 - Rothman Family Chiropractic
Family Promise to Collaborate with Social Venture Partners
A new community partnership will address strategic initiatives at a Denver nonprofit focused on serving homeless families. - June 12, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
UC Riverside Student Faces Physical and Emotional Challenges Head-on
Young woman prepares for 21st surgery for Treacher Collins Syndrome. - June 11, 2015 - Look At Us Alliance
A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall Burned to Ground: Fundraising Underway to Continue A.R.E. Summer Programs
Early in the morning of Friday, June 5, the A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall in Rural Retreat, VA was completely destroyed by fire. While no one was hurt, the majority of camp supplies were housed in the dining hall, and the hall served as the only kitchen source at A.R.E. Camp. The A.R.E. is reaching out for fundraising assistance to continue camp activities as planned beginning this week. - June 11, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Gear Coop and adidas Outdoor Present “Unite for Nepal” Featuring Kevin Jorgeson
On June 25, Celebrate the Intrepid Spirit of Adventure While Directly Supporting Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts. - June 10, 2015 - Gear Coop
FoEverMeow Awarded Prestigious Best Friends Grant for Kitten Nursery
ForEverMeow Cat Rescue and Kitten Nursery has partnered with local shelters to help end the euthanasia of underage kittens in Coachella Valley shelters and move towards NoKillCV. - June 10, 2015 - ForEverMeow
Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Clubs Receive $10,000 Donation from Cappello & Noël
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara and the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County each received a $5,000 donation from the Santa Barbara law firm of Cappello & Noël LLP. “We are so incredibly pleased that Cappello & Noël has reached out to both of the... - June 10, 2015 - Cappello & Noël, LLP
Eastern National CEO George Minnucci Honored by the National Park Service
George Minnucci, Eastern National’s Chief Executive Officer was presented with the James V. Murfin Award by the National Park Service on Tuesday. The James V. Murfin Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the NPS and... - June 10, 2015 - Eastern National
Georgia, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Georgia and Virginia contributed $170,290 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 7. Nearly 1,000 participants gathered to help cure the kids in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va. The events honored brain tumor survivors Addison,... - June 10, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Inspirica’s Impact Award Presented to TFI Envision President
On Thursday, April 23rd, over 225 guests gathered together for Inspirica’s signature “Spring Soirée”, a sophisticated evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music at Stamford Old Town Hall. - June 10, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
CWC Managing Director Robert Gaan Presented with Conductor’s Award by the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
Financial services firm’s managing director recognized for his efforts to help make music education accessible and affordable to all youth in San Diego and beyond. - June 08, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company
Fiesta Mart, Inc. Renews Title Sponsorship with Houstonians Futbol Club
Fiesta Mart, Inc. a leading grocer, has announced it will renew its sponsorship of renowned Houston-Based Houstonians Futbol Club. In a meeting between HFC executives Jose Rayo (President), Jeff Rodgers (Vice President of Operations) and Susan Ellis (Director of Marketing) for Fiesta Mart, Inc. it... - June 07, 2015 - Houstonians Futbol Club
Beyond Goody Bag Launches New Initiative in the Traditional Gift Market
Beyond Goody Bag encourages users to send Beyond Goody Bag e-gifts as gifts for special occasions. - June 06, 2015 - Beyond Goody Bag
Business of Law Conferences to Address Trends and Deliver Solutions for Legal Management Professionals
Who: The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) will present its Business of Law Conference series this fall, with three locations across the United States: Atlanta, New Orleans and Las Vegas What: ALA’s 2015 Business of Law Conferences provide identical education across three convenient... - June 05, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
C5LA Honoree Visits Students at the Coca-Cola Headquarters in Los Angeles
C5LA Inspire the Dream honoree visits program participants at the Coca Cola Building in Los Angeles. - June 05, 2015 - C5LA
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America
The grant will fund the Center’s Work Activity Program to help developmentally disabled adults find employment. - June 05, 2015 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
TFI Envision Team Member Volunteers in "Stop Hunger Now" Event
TFI Envision team member, Catherine Smith, their Communications Coordinator, recently volunteered at a local event to assemble meals to feed the hungry. As part of an assembly line, Catherine and the other volunteers briskly measured dry ingredients and heat sealed them into plastic bags, making a total of 10,000 meals. - June 05, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Healing Children Through Art at Free Arts Fun Day on June 6, 2015
Free Arts Los Angeles is pleased to announce Free Arts’ Fun Day 2015, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 11am to 2pm at The Victorian Santa Monica, 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. This annual fundraising event helps Free Arts bring hope and empowerment to abused, neglected,... - June 04, 2015 - Free Arts Los Angeles
Meals on Wheels America and Subaru Launch Online Volunteer Drive to Help Meals on Wheels of Tampa Serve More Tampa Seniors and Homebound
Meals On Wheels of Tampa is one of 5,000 local Meals on Wheels programs across the country working every day to protect millions of seniors from the threats of isolation and hunger – an effort made possible by millions of volunteers who help in communities just like Tampa, all across America. - June 04, 2015 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa