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.
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Offering Free Sign Language Class as Part of Its Community Service Program
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, Chinese Community Church of South Bay is offering a free American Sign Language class as part of its community service program starting January 19th 2015. For more information about this class, visit: http://www.cccsb.com/chinese-community-church-south-bay-offering-free-sign-language-class-part-community-service-program/. - January 16, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
President of TFI Envision Speaks at Westport Rotary Club Luncheon
The Westport Rotary Club invited Elizabeth (Liz) P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. to speak at their luncheon on January 13, 2015 on the topic of “Fundraising in the Nonprofit World.” Fundraising is at the core of every nonprofits “to do” list... - January 16, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
17th Annual Pride Run & Walk
Phoenix Frontrunners, Inc. (PHXFR) announces its 17th annual Pride Run & Walk, which will occur on Saturday morning April 11, 2015 in central Phoenix, Arizona over Pride weekend. - January 15, 2015 - Phoenix Frontrunners, Inc.
10th Annual Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Take Place April 11 at Tropicana Field
The Central Florida Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 10th annual Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Tampa Bay Rays. - January 15, 2015 - Autism Speaks -Central Florida Chapter
Food Bank of South Jersey, BJ’s Charitable Foundation Team to Provide 19 Pantries with Infrastructure Upgrades
Critically-Needed Refrigeration Equipment Increases Capacity to Distribute Nutrient-Rich, Perishable Foods - January 14, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Matthew 25: Ministries Continues Recovery and Rebuilding Assistance Five Years After Haiti Earthquake
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH continues to support recovery and rebuilding in Haiti five years after a devastating earthquake destroyed much of the capital of Port-au-Prince. Ongoing assistance includes shipments of supplies, medical missions, construction projects, micro-enterprise programs and educational enrichment. - January 14, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at Providence Epiphany Fundraiser
This year, NOIAW will celebrate the achievements of Vittoria Pacifico-DeBenedictis, President of St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View, Lisa Silvestro Holley, Esq., Deputy Personnel Administrator for Labor Relations for the State of Rhode Island and Diana Franchitto, President and CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. - January 14, 2015 - National Organization of Italian American Women
Mars National Bank Staff Support Butler County Winter Relief Center
Mars National Bank staff donated over 25 bags of home supplies and $215 to the Butler County Winter Relief Center. The Center helps the homeless in Butler County providing food and overnight shelter during the winter. Supplies donated by Bank staff included water, paper towels, plastic bags, facial... - January 13, 2015 - Mars Bank
Sweet Celebrations Celebrates 100th Birthday Party
St. Louis non-profit agency marks sweet milestone. - January 13, 2015 - Sweet Celebrations
Local Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor, Sue Susz, Featured in “Gonna BEAT This Thing” Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer
YES! Beat Liver Tumors Launches “Gonna BEAT This Thing” awareness campaign to create awareness and show that it is possible to say yes to hope and to live in spite of an advanced cancer diagnosis. - January 12, 2015 - Say YES to Hope
Nomadic Press of Oakland, CA, Announces Their Newest Volunteer, Justine tenZeldam, a Bay Area PR and Marketing Consultant
Nomadic Press recently welcomed Justine tenZeldam to their growing roster of volunteers and community supporters. She will be acting as the Press & Events Committee Chair for 2015 promoting their events and publications. - January 11, 2015 - Nomadic Press
6th Annual EXPOSURE Concert Against Domestic Violence Announced
The annual, global concert uniting the world against domestic violence for 2015 has been confirmed, dates were announced this week. EXPOSURE Concert 6 will take place June 26-28, 2015. - January 10, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Fred and June MacMurray Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Fred and June MacMurray Foundation. The grant will help support daily operating expenses, making it possible for ECF to improve the lives of children and adults with special needs. “ECF is... - January 10, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Support Dogs Lives Up to the Challenge
St. Louis agency raises enough money to receive Oklahoma foundation's support. - January 10, 2015 - Support Dogs
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Weingart Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Weingart Foundation. The grant will help support daily operating expenses over the next two years, making it possible for ECF to maintain a lifespan of services for children and adults with... - January 08, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
“Love Your Neighbor” to Support The Heights Foundation
“Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the riverfront Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund. Guests will enjoy fine wine and spirits and an assortment of... - January 07, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Free Summer Meals for Children of Needles
No child goes hungry when schools are out of session. - January 07, 2015 - Children's Box Lunch Program
Eastern National Announces New Director of Retail
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kissling announced that Megan M. Cartwright has been selected as Director of Retail for Eastern National. The Director of Retail, a newly created position, will be responsible for the day-to-day retail operations of Eastern National, sales training, inventory... - January 07, 2015 - Eastern National
ITDRC and SBCA Announce Satellite CARES Program
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) and Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) announced a partnership and the launch of the Satellite CARES program today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Satellite Community Aid Relief Efforts... - January 06, 2015 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Beer and Bingo
The Monmouth County Underdogs will be hosting a “Beer & Bingo” Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 6:30 PM -10:00 PM at Otto's Bar & Grill located at 1610 Highway 35 South Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Doors open at 6:30 and the Bingo games begin at 7:30 sharp. Admission is... - January 05, 2015 - The Monmouth County Underdogs
12 Year Old Founder Presents Talent for Epilepsy's Second Annual Talent & Fashion Show
Grace Edwards, 12 year old Founder of Talent for Epilepsy, will host Talent for Epilepsy's Second Annual Talent & Fashion Show, taking place at Courtyard Irvine Spectrum, 7955 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 on Saturday, January 10, 2015. - January 02, 2015 - Talent for Epilepsy
CyberAlert Names Two More 2015 PR Grant Recipients - Extends Application Deadline to Jan. 8
CyberAlert has named two more non-profit organizations as recipients in its 2015 PR Grants Program. The newly-named grant-winners are Kids Peace of Pennsylvania and the Population Council of New York City. The three previously named 2015 grant recipients are Women for Women International, Canines... - January 02, 2015 - CyberAlert
E-Dinner is Helping in Reducing Food Wastage and Feeding the Hungry
E-Dinner is playing a vital role in collecting excessive food from different places and redistributing them to the hungry in need. The program is fully automated and eliminates number of different processes to ensure money and time saving. - January 01, 2015 - Feed The Future Inc.
ITDRC Launches National Disaster Relief Coordination Center
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), a 501(c)3 non-profit of volunteer technologists that provide Information, Communications, and Technology solutions to communities in times of disaster announced the opening of their National Disaster Relief Coordination Center (NDRCC) on... - January 01, 2015 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County: Celebrating National Mentoring Month with a Big Announcement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is getting ready to celebrate National Mentoring Month. The campaign will unlock the stories of four successful mentoring relationships in Ventura County, and the final item to be unlocked will be a Big Announcement by BBSVC – a major search driven by BBSVC that will have a nation-wide impact. - December 31, 2014 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and The Estate Planning Council Present: Ethics and Staying Mission-Focused – Everything You Need to Know in 7 Words
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) of Lee County and The Estate Planning Council of Lee County will present “Ethics and Staying Mission-Focused – Everything You Need to Know in 7 Words” at the Thursday, January 15, 2015 meeting. Featured speaker, Dawn-Marie Driscoll... - December 30, 2014 - Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Lee Count
Just in Time for New Year’s Resolutions - Woman Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Releases Book on Making Big Ideas Happen
Woman entrepreneur and philanthropist Elizabeth Frisch’s first book on Empowering People into Leadership, "Mission to Million$ - Taking Big Ideas and Making Them Reality," has released on Amazon.com in Hardcover and Kindle and will be hitting bookstores in 2015. Reviews on Amazon.com about the book since it released in November 2014 have been exceptional! Elizabeth Frisch is a business performance consultant and a graduate of Purdue University in ChE. The author is available for interviews. - December 29, 2014 - The Thrival Company
Non-Profit to Jumpstart Trickle-Up Economy
The What Would Love Do Foundation announces it is initiating a new trickle-up economy through a grant program requiring grassroots participation from its website at www.whatwouldlovedo.org. A joint project with What Would Love Do Int’l, the non-profit has set out to redefine charity and... - December 29, 2014 - What Would Love Do Foundation
The Drusilla Campbell Matching Fund is More Than Halfway Toward Its Goal
As the San Diego writing community mourns the loss of one of its successful leaders, Drusilla Campbell, who passed away on October 24, 2014, San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI) is honoring her legacy with efforts to match a $5,000 donation given in her name. The Drusilla Campbell Scholarship and Outreach... - December 25, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
National Park Service Partners with Non-Profit for Art Programs
National Park Service (NPS) partners with non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) at Fort Union National Monument for First Ever Fort Union Artist in Residence Program. To Honor the NPS Centennial 2016 and Further the NPS "Call to Action," NPAF programs provide Fort Union National Monument and other parks education, arts and public programs by successful artists and curators. Fort Union Artist in Residence Program is uniquely designed as to the inspiration of park resources. - December 24, 2014 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Living Buddha Celebrated with Meditation and Peace Award
H.H. Buddha Maitreya the Christ and his wife, Mandarava Tara, were jointly conferred the 2014 Dr. Ambedkar International Buddhist Award presented in Nagpur, India. Together they have established the Church of Shambhala Vajradhara Maitreya Sangha and Maitreya Monastery in Kelseyville, California. - December 24, 2014 - Church of Shambhala Vajradhara Maitreya Sangha Monastery
LEAP Foundation DC Sending Gifts and Hope to the Youth of D.C.
On Wednesday, December 17th, LEAP Foundation DC again supported Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Annual Capitol Hill Children’s Christmas Party for disadvantaged D.C. youth. - December 22, 2014 - LEAP LLC
The Elephant Sanctuary Receives Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – the only globally-recognized organization providing standards to identify legitimate animal sanctuaries – has awarded accredited status to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee as of Dec. 10, 2014. As confirmed through an onsite visit by... - December 21, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 to Organizations Across the Region to Benefit Youth
Eighteen grants made to support the leadership skills of youth as they work to improve their communities and make a difference. - December 21, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Goodwill & ARTISANworks Join Forces to Support Artists and Create Jobs
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, headquartered in Rochester, NY, announces that it is partnering with ARTISANworks to create jobs and support local artists throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes area of New York. - December 20, 2014 - Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
Pennsylvania Non-Profit Organization Receives Tractor Donation from Yanmar Agriculture Equipment
Yanmar Agriculture Equipment is delighted to announce the recent donation of a Lx4500 tractor to Bald Eagle Boys Camp in central Pennsylvania. This organization was nominated to receive this donation by its local Yanmar dealer, Rovendale Ag and Barn. Bald Eagle Boys Camp, located in Mill Hall,... - December 20, 2014 - YANMAR America
Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Hawaii is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, is pleased to announce that Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary (TRR), a charter accredited sanctuary of GFAS and formerly accredited... - December 19, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Toll Brothers Colorado Collects 250 Pounds of Supplies for Operation Holidays from Home
For the third year, Toll Brothers Colorado supported the troops for the holidays by collecting non-perishable food and personal items through the Operation Holidays from Home program. - December 19, 2014 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Provided Community Service as Part of Its Christmas Celebration Program
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, performed at the Heritage Rehabilitation Center on December 13, 2014 and at the Bay Crest Care Center on December 14, 2014 as part of its community service project. For more information about other holiday season events at the Chinese Community Church of South Bay, visit: http://www.cccsb.com/chinese-community-church-south-bay-christmas-celebration-program-2014/. - December 18, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be... - December 18, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Texas Trust Donates $5,000 and Hundreds of Toys to Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots received $5,000 and more than 400 toys from Texas Trust Credit Union during its annual 2014 toy drive. - December 18, 2014 - Texas Trust Credit Union
The Heights Center Seeking Applications for Catalyst Kitchen Culinary Training Program
The Heights Center is seeking applications for its new Catalyst Kitchen Culinary Training program. The program will provide students with the essential skills needed to enter the food service industry in just 15 weeks. Classes will begin in January 2015. Tuition is based on verified family income;... - December 18, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Chabad of Melbourne CBD Lights Menorah at Parliament of Victoria
Victorian Premier joins Rabbi Chaim Herzog to join Chanukah Festivities at Parliament House. - December 17, 2014 - Chabad of Melbourne CBD
Go Local Interactive Volunteers at Harvesters to Help Feed Hungry Families This Holiday Season
Go Local Interactive donated food items and volunteered at Harvester’s Community Food Network to help feed local families this holiday season. - December 17, 2014 - Go Local Interactive
Tommie Sunshine Signs on to Play Multiple Dates on the Beats Drop Cancer 2015 Fundraising Tour
One of the hottest hashtags in electronic dance music is making its vision a reality, as #BeatsDropCancer gears up for their US Tour with EDM powerhouse Tommie Sunshine officially onboard for the cause! - December 16, 2014 - Electronic Music Alliance
Success Comes with Complications for Xclaimed Ministries
Over 2000 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries 6th Annual Christmas Festival to receive free toys, food, gifts and concert. This was the ministries largest turnout for their Christmas Festival and it leads to questions about next year's event. With the number of people drastically increasing each year; have they outgrown their venue? Can this small ministry afford to relocate? - December 16, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
BlankMediaPrinting.com Official Donor to Give Kids The World
BlankMediaPrinting.com is proud to be the official donor of Give Kids The World for all their custom printed CDs and DVDs. - December 16, 2014 - BlankMediaPrinting.com
Power Ranger Stars Join Forces with Crosby Church for a Phenomenal Charity Event in Houston, TX
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers stars Jason David Frank, the Green Ranger, and David Yost, the blue ranger, join Crosby Care International at their yearly Clothe-A-Child charity event in Houston, TX. - December 15, 2014 - JDF Public Relations
Love A Child Announces Dedication and Opening of Gwo Maché Mirak in Fond Parisien, Haiti
Sustainability development project makes history as the largest open-air market in Haiti. - December 14, 2014 - Love A Child, Inc.
BPD Treatment-Meehl Foundation Offers $17,400.00 Winfield Scholarship
The Meehl Foundation is offering one $17,400.00 scholarship through the generous donation of the Winfield Scholarship fund for the treatment of an occurring mood disorder with Borderline Personality Disorder. - December 13, 2014 - The Meehl Foundation