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.
Denver Seminary to Launch Extension Campus in West Texas
In August 2015, theological education will be available to busy adults in Amarillo and throughout West Texas. - March 12, 2015 - Denver Seminary
“Headbang for Hope” - a St. Baldrick's Concert Fundraiser for Children's Cancer Research
Enjoy live music and fundraise for children's cancer research. This two part concert fundraiser is on Sat. March 14 and starts at noon at The Hub in Island Park, NY. It will feature local musicians and bands performing to fundraise with the St. Baldrick's Foundation right before St. Patrick's Day, when the first St. Baldrick's event took place. - March 11, 2015 - G.T. PR
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from The Siragusa Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Siragusa Foundation. This grant will provide support for a broad range of enrichment activities for students with special needs at the ECF Kayne Eras School. Enrichment activities are designed to... - March 11, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Youth Nutrition Outreach Training Program in Salem County
Fifteen High School Students Will Learn to Become “Nutrition Ambassadors” Within Their Communities. - March 11, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
20th Annual SHO Renewal Urban Gala to Benefit Programs at SafeHouse Outreach
SafeHouse Outreach hosts their 20th Annual SHO Urban Gala on Friday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Georgia Aquarium, featuring dinner by Wolfgang Puck, a silent auction, dancing and special programs. The evening’s theme will be SHO Renewal. During the cocktail hour, 5:00 p.m. to... - March 10, 2015 - SafeHouse Outreach
UGA Phi Delta Theta Chapter Joins Other Georgia Phi Delt Chapters/Alumni Clubs to Support ALS Research with Multi-City Iron Phi 5k Runs
Undergraduate and alumni members of Phi Delta Theta fraternity across Georgia will be coming together on March 29, 2015 to raise awareness of ALS by hosting simultaneous 5k runs in three Georgia cities – Athens, Atlanta, and Macon. The runs are open to the pubic. - March 09, 2015 - Phi Delta Theta Alumni Clubs of Georgia
Hawai’i Volcanoes Adds Artist-in-Residence Program
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the expansion of its residency program to host a second artist for a 1-month December residency at the Park. The artist, to be... - March 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 17th Annual Morning Glory Brunch
The annual garden party, presented by Sycuan Casino, will be held April 11, 2015. - March 08, 2015 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Partner to Provide Complete Health Exams for the July 2015 Camp Summer Plus
The Issa Trust Foundation is honored to partner with USAid, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Jamaica Diaspora to provide complete medical examinations for at-risk children. - March 07, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
National Therapy Animal Day™ and Treats and Sweets Day™
Pet Partners, the national leader in demonstrating and promoting animal-assisted therapy, activities and education, announces the first annual National Therapy Animal Day to recognize exceptional therapy animal teams that provide visits to hospital patients, nursing home residents, schools, and other facilities. Treats and Sweets Day is the accompanying fundraising event; funds raised will support Pet Partners in training and registering thousands of pet therapy teams. - March 06, 2015 - Pet Partners
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from Variety The Children’s Charity Southern California
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from Variety The Children’s Charity of Southern California. This grant will provide early intervention services and family support services to young children with special needs in ECF’s Early Start... - March 06, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Emily Cummins, Director of Tax and Risk Management, National Rifle Association to Speak at TKG's Understanding Form 990 for True Nonprofit Transparency Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Emily Cummins, Director of Tax and Risk Management, National Rifle Association will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Understanding Form 990 for True Nonprofit Transparency LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for June 9, 2015 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET). - March 06, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Budding Ideas for Celebrating Women’s Day, March 8th
Women’s Day, observed annually worldwide on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate women’s achievements. Around the world, many people give flowers and other small gifts to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers and friends in recognition of Women’s Day. Women’s Day Arizona offers unique floral ideas to celebrate the special women in your life. - March 05, 2015 - Women's Day Arizona
MotoFuze and Gary Crossley Ford Host BarQ After Dark Fundraiser
Large turnout and donations benefit Midwest Animal ResQ in big ways. - March 05, 2015 - Motofuze
Philanthropist Albert C. Hanna Has Been Inducted into the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable for 2015
Albert C. Hanna’s achievement in the field of Philanthropy earned him the position of Professional of the Year 2014. He has now been inducted into America’s Registry Roundtable for 2015. - March 05, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
New $2.5 Million Grant from the Walmart Foundation Allows Dress for Success to Expand Career Development Services for Unemployed and Underemployed Women
Multiyear Partnership Aims to Directly Benefit More Than 5,000 Women throughout the United States and Pilot a Program Strategically Focused on the Ever-Growing Employment Opportunities in the Retail Industry - March 05, 2015 - Dress for Success Worldwide
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Mo’ne Davis Named as the Black Cotton Foundation’s 2015 Jasmina Anema Youth Award Recipient
Teenage Sports Phenom Joins Teenage CEO as the Standard for Youth Excellence - March 04, 2015 - Black Cotton Foundation, Inc.
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This generous grant will provide support for general operating activities with a focus on supported employment, ECF’s career placement services program... - March 04, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from Disability Communications Fund
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Disability Communications Fund. This generous grant will provide interactive whiteboards in ECF Kayne Eras School classrooms. “ECF is grateful for the support from the Disability Communications... - March 04, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
St. Louis 5K Honors Local Jane Doe
Participants to race in honor of sexual violence survivors. - March 04, 2015 - Jane Doe Advocacy Center
RSI Bank Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
RSI Bank provides funding for YMCA programs in Rahway. - March 03, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Eastern National Announces Third Book in Civil War Series, "Asians and Pacific Islanders and the Civil War"
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Asians and Pacific Islanders and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook." The book is the third book in a series of official National Park Service Handbooks that profile the contributions of ethnic... - March 01, 2015 - Eastern National
Benefit Concert for Fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charlie Kondek
The Bellamy Brothers and Bertie Higgins are performing a benefit concert for the family of Charlie Kondek who lost his life in the line of duty. - February 27, 2015 - Cayo Largo Productions, LLC
The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway Branch Receives Donation
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA. - February 27, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Broward Meals on Wheels Joins Local Meals on Wheels Organizations Across the Country to Celebrate 13th Annual March for Meals
Support during March will help to address senior hunger and isolation in Broward County. - February 27, 2015 - Meals on Wheels South Florida
Join the Lupus Alliance of LIQ for Their 2nd Annual 5K Run for Lupus
Join the Lupus Alliance of LIQ on May 9th, 2015 for the 2nd Annual 5K Run for Lupus! 3.1 miles, USATF sanctioned, professionally timed by Just Finish, Inc. with the RFID Race Timing Systems. - February 25, 2015 - Lupus Alliance of LIQ
Seventh Annual "Love Your Neighbor" Raises $250,000 for The Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
“Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised $250,000 for School Success programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. The event was held at the Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund and co-hosted by Cheryl and Dave Copham. - February 25, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Teen Charity Director from Florida Building Self-Worth to Many in the Appalachian Mountains
16 year old Destin Nation Mission Charity Director, Summer Allen from Destin, Florida collects toiletries and trucks them every 4-8 weeks from FL to the “Heart of Appalachia” in KY and distributes them to the neediest and forgotten. - February 25, 2015 - Destin Nation Mission
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Spirit Rock - Sun Shines on West Marin Meditation Center
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft has completed the construction of a 115.6 kW solar electric system at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA. The installation of the solar photovoltaic array will reduce the Center’s carbon footprint and power their facilities with sunlight. - February 24, 2015 - SolarCraft
Longman & Van Grack Attorney Adam Van Grack Selected as Chair of U.S. Olympic Center of Excellence
Adam Van Grack, one of Longman & Van Grack's Sports and Recreation Law attorneys, has been named Chair of the Potomac Whitewater Racing Center (PWRC), the largest U.S. Olympic Center of Excellence for canoe and kayak racing. Funded with private donations as nonprofit entities, U.S. Olympic... - February 23, 2015 - Longman & Van Grack, LLC
Sonny Starr, LLC’s Publishing Division, Sonny Starr Publish, Uses Its Fantasy Novel "Destiny" to Battle the Real Life Disease, "Sarcoidosis"
Sonny Starr, LLC, launches its publishing division, Sonny Starr Publish, based in Murrieta, California, featuring its new fantasy book, "Destiny," written by the author, Miss Jazzy. The company’s first novel of the Destiny Series is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2015. Sonny Starr, LLC in affiliation with the Sarcoidosis Network Foundation (SNF), donates a significant amount of its proceeds from their book sales to help find a cure for Sarcoidosis. - February 21, 2015 - Sonny Starr, LLC
JDE101 and AutoDeploy Announce Partnership
JDE101 is a non-profit organization focused on implementing JD Edwards EnterpriseOne training and certification programs at the college and university level. - February 21, 2015 - AutoDeploy
Flagler Humane Society Volunteers to be Recognized with Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Two FHS volunteers receive certificate of achievement from the President. - February 21, 2015 - Flagler Humane Society
Donation Ensures Low-Income Residents Can File Taxes on Time
The Electronic Recycling Association and Vancouver-West End MLA present a donation of ten refurbished computers to Gordon Neighbourhood House. - February 20, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
E Bunny's 25th Annual Easter Basket Drive Brings Hope & Joy to Vegas Children in Need
2015 Marks 25 Years the All Volunteer Outreach Group Has Delivered Easter Baskets - Donated by the Community - to Children Living in Poverty, or Struggling with Illness. Drop Off New, Pre-Packaged Easter Baskets by March 27, 2015 at Any Opportunity Village. - February 19, 2015 - E Bunny
Indra Public Relations Announces the Signing of Aquaçai USA®
Indra Public Relations is the official PR agency on record for Aquaçai USA®. - February 19, 2015 - Indra Public Relations
The Fringe Foundation Begins Accepting Grants from Social Justice Organizations
The Fringe Foundation (TFF) is accepting grant applications from social justice organizations throughout the US. TFF is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit, private grant-maker with a mission to advance social and economic justice by supporting community-run organizations. - February 18, 2015 - The Fringe Foundation
Hearts Beat As One Foundation Announces Co-Chairs of Inaugural Founder’s Ball
The Hearts Beat As One Foundation (HB1) is pleased to announce Mike Blackwelder, Tom Feldman, and Council-Member LaWana Mayfield as Co-Chairs of the inaugural Hearts Beat As One Founder’s Ball. The Founders Ball, HB1’s signature event and celebration, will be held on Saturday, April... - February 18, 2015 - Hearts Beat As One
Wild Women Unite Founder Handing Reins to Domestic Violence Advocate Suzanne Perry
Yvonne Folck, Founder of Wild Women Unite which encourages women to explore the outdoors, announced today she has named Suzanne Perry, Founder of Love Shouldn’t Hurt.TV to assume her role for Wild Women Unite Buffalo. The new partnership will allow Wild Women Unite outdoor events to provide much needed funding to help those impacted by domestic violence. - February 17, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Dog Meet and Greet Party - For the Love of Dog USA
For the Love of Dog and Frida the SF Dog Mayor are hosting a meet and greet for you and your dogs at Harper & Rye. Bring your dogs to this event and share with others. Meet San Francisco's first Dog Mayor Frida. - February 17, 2015 - For the Love of Dog USA
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation
Newly Named Goodwill Ambassadors of the Issa Trust Foundation, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply Visit Ill and Disadvantaged Children in St. Mary, Jamaica. - February 16, 2015 - Issa Trust Foundation
Mississippi Gulf Coast Businesses Band Together Towards One Goal, Curing Childhood Cancer
The 2015 St. Jude Dream Home in Elliott Homes' exclusive Malpass West community in Biloxi, MS is coming to a close. The gorgeous 3,500 square foot home includes four bedrooms, three and a half baths and a huge bonus room. Luxury features includes a gas fireplace, outdoor kitchen, covered porches, butler's pantry, wet bar, gourmet kitchen, full-tiled walk-in shower, separate Jacuzzi tub and much more. The home will be given to one lucky winner on April 12th. - February 16, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
Community Workforce Solutions Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Fundraising Dinner Hosted by Chef’s Academy
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, is celebrating 50 years of changing lives and communities. A 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 28 will be hosted at the Chef’s... - February 15, 2015 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
A Disability Art Exhibit and Roundtable Discussion at Mark Twain Branch Library
Save the date to learn about and discuss art opportunities for adults with disabilities. Reception will follow the roundtable discussion. When: Monday, February 23, 2015 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Where: 9621 S. Figueroa Sreet, Los Angeles, CA, 90003 Guest Speakers: Allen Terrell, Art Director, ECF Art... - February 14, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
My Little Jules Boutique Shares the Love with Children in Need
Local Children’s Clothing Boutique Donates to Children-in-need through A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, Inc. Challenges other local businesses to get involved also. - February 13, 2015 - My Little Jules
Christmas Sensation, Portable North Pole, Gives Back to Kids’ Hospitals
Every year, Portable North Pole, pledges money to Children's Hospitals around the world in a program designed to “put smiles back on the faces of sick children.” - February 13, 2015 - PNP
Colorado Nonprofits Kickoff 13th Annual Checkoff Colorado Campaign
Nonprofits Team Up to Promote Voluntary Donations on State Tax Form - February 12, 2015 - Checkoff Colorado
Access Self Storage Managers End 2014 by Paying Out Christmas Cheer
$100 goes a long way for families in need. - February 12, 2015 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Crisis Situation: 212 Animals Are Losing Their Home. The Clock is Ticking for One of the Largest Equine and Animal Sanctuaries in North America.
Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary, one of the largest in North America, is a safe haven focusing on elderly and "special needs" animals. Unexpectedly they are losing their home and the deadline to move out is April 2015. The "Forever Home Legacy Campaign" has been launched to raise funds for a new home. - February 11, 2015 - Villa Chardonnay, Horses with Wings, Inc.