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.
Holiday Charity Shoe Giveaway
NJ Foot & Ankle Center host their first shoe market for those in need. - December 12, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
SockPanda Spreads the Warmth This Winter
SockPanda on Cross Country Trip to Give Socks to Needy. - December 12, 2014 - SockPanda
First Nations Foundation Launches the 2014 Indigenous Financial Literacy Report
Much anticipated, the 2014 launch of the "My Moola" program evaluation report aims to further evaluate the benefits of the My Moola program for Indigenous participants, and in particular identify enhancements that would support a broader national roll-out. - December 11, 2014 - First Nations Foundation
Washoe County Proclamation to Protect Nevada's Wild Horses and Burros
On Dec 9, the Washoe County Commission signed and unanimously voted in favor of the Resolution for Wild Horse and Burro Protection in Northern Nevada. Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund joins in the celebration of this momentous occasion as it prepares for the launch of a cooperative agreement between the State of Nevada and local and national non-profit organizations to humanely manage the historic Virginia Range horses. - December 10, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund Announces Opening Date for Their 2015 Application Process
Seven Year Old Scholarship Fund Started by Former NFL Offensive Lineman Tutan Reyes Pushes to Skyrocket Students to Their Next Level of Educational Success. - December 10, 2014 - Beyond the Boroughs
Microtek Employees Fulfill Dozens of Children’s Holiday Dreams by Answering Their Letters to Santa
MicroTek, a global provider of on-demand business training and meeting solutions, is making holiday wishes come true this year to dozens of children in need by participating in the annual U.S. Postal Service Operation Santa Program. A longtime contributor to this program, MicroTek CEO, Don... - December 10, 2014 - MicroTek
CANTER Colorado is the First CANTER USA Affiliate to be Verified 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, awarded Verified status to CANTER Colorado as of December 1, 2014. Verification means that CANTER Colorado meets the criteria of a true... - December 09, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Accretive Helping Hands "Kickoff" Season of Giving with Fundraiser
Accretive Helping Hands recently hosted a “Fall Kickball Classic” in Chicago. The fun-filled charity event provided Accretive Health employees with an opportunity to enjoy an after-work activity in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, while raising money to support the programs at St. Joseph Services. Accretive Helping Hands is a not-for-profit charity organization that was founded by Accretive Health employees in 2012. - December 09, 2014 - Accretive Health
Post Conference Report - Arabian Child Leadership Conference: The Power of Partnerships
The Arabian Child Leadership Institute is dedicated to increasing and enhancing the knowledge base, skills and competencies of the early childhood administrator through providing opportunities for advanced training, professional growth, networking and support. This year, through their annual conference, the Arabian Child Leadership Institute highlighted the importance of working in partnership in education, health and social care, to ensure children’s protection. - December 07, 2014 - Arabian Child
What Would Love Do Foundation Offering Be the Change Grants
Multi-media company What Would Love Do Int’l (WWLDI) in partnership with the What Would Love Do Foundation (WWLDF) announces it will award individuals $500 Be the Change Grants based on online written applications from its website, www.whatwouldlovedo.org. The Be the Change Grant program... - December 07, 2014 - What Would Love Do Foundation
Livestock Conservancy Launches New Podcast Series
The Livestock Conservancy has just launched a new podcast series about heritage breeds of livestock & poultry. - December 07, 2014 - The Livestock Conservancy
Nonprofit Grain Squared Gearing Up for Busy 2015 Assisting Farmers in Kitui, Kenya
Grain Squared, a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is aiming to assist farming communities in Kitui, Kenya, with methods and technologies to extend the life of excess harvest to maximize their yield, increase income to better provide for their families. - December 06, 2014 - Grain Squared
International Conference Offers Compelling Perspectives on Families Created Through Adoption
Participants from around the world will converge in Cambridge, MA. March 25-29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 for the American Adoption Congress’ 36th annual international conference: “Educate, Advocate and Legislate!” With 40 workshops, four keynote speakers, two films and one play; the conference offers an immersive look into this unique community and the complex issues faced by the adoption community. - December 05, 2014 - American Adoption Congress
Full Scale Media Would Like to Thank GUND, Inc. for Donating 75 Stuffed Toys to Their Project Night Night Initiative for Children
Gund, Inc. donates 75 plush stuffed toys to Full Scale Media’s Creative Director Allison Kugel for Project Night Night initiative to help Long Island children through SCO Family of Services. - December 04, 2014 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Presents: Budgeting for Nonprofit Organizations – Showing Donors Where the Money Goes!
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) of Lee County will present “Budgeting for Nonprofit Organizations – Showing Donors Where the Money Goes!” at the Wednesday, December 17, 2014 meeting. Erica Harp, Tax Principal with Hughes, Snell & Company P.A. will discuss how... - December 04, 2014 - Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Lee Count
The Tesla Group Announces DASHA Joins Annual Coalition for the Homeless Toy Drive as a Drop-Off Site
New York City-based luxury lifestyle brand and wellness center, DASHA, has partnered with the Coalition for the Homeless as a drop-off site for their annual Holiday Toy Drive. DASHA's Flagship on E 57th Street and Grand Central locations will be collecting new toys and other gifts from December 1 -... - December 04, 2014 - The Tesla Group
Addiction Marketing Agency Gives Back to Addicts
Local Drug Rehab Marketing firm is donating 10% of all profits to help addicts in need of funding. Rather than push them away, The Drug Rehab agency is footing the bill. - December 03, 2014 - MD Media LLC
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Supporting Torrance Memorial Hospital’s 2014 Premier Holiday Festival Fund Raising Event
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be supporting Torrance Memorial Hospital’s Premier Holiday Festival fund raising event on December 6th, 2014 as part of its community service project. For more information about other Holiday Seasons events at Chinese Community Church of South Bay, go to: http://www.cccsb.com/chinese-community-church-south-bay-christmas-celebration-program-2014/. - December 03, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Guadagno Visits Food Bank of South Jersey as Part of "Season of Service" Campaign
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) will host New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno at its headquarters in Pennsauken on December 3, 2014. The visit is part of the Christie Administration’s Season of Service campaign – a statewide tour that highlights the impact of... - December 03, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
One Night, One-Hundred Bikes
Pine Street Carpenters to Build 100 Bikes at 7th Annual “100 Wheels Project” Bike-Building Party. - December 03, 2014 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
SavingSpecies, Third Millenium Alliance, and Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque Announce New Partnership to Restore Coastal Forests in Ecuador
New project will connect isolated forests and will protect critically endangered monkeys, birds, and frogs. - December 02, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Tax Defense Network Foundation Now 501(c)(3) Registered Officially by the IRS
Tax Defense Network Foundation is officially approved by the IRS and is now recognized as a nonprofit charitable organization under category (501(c)(3)). All donations made to the Tax Defense Network Foundation will now be tax deductible. - November 30, 2014 - Tax Defense Network (R)
41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an idea.’” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The Landfillart Project. (www.landfillart.org) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
Will These Kids Make It to School Next Year? Mosqoy Needs Your Help to Fund Their Programs in the Peruvian Andes.
Mosqoy, a registered Canadian-Peruvian charity working with indigenous youth in Peru, funds Peruvian students from rural communities to attend post-secondary education, supports indigenous weavers to sell their traditional textiles at fair-trade marketplaces and works with elementary schools, high... - November 29, 2014 - Mosqoy
"Status Quo" May Cost Bergen County / NJ Residents on Medicare More Out of Their Pocket for 2015
PAAD - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Income limit: less than $26,130 (single), less than $32,037 (married); Senior Gold - Income limit: between $26,130 and $36,130 (single), between $32,037 and $42,037 (married); Patient Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria and Medicare Part D http://www.rxassist.org/docx/medicare-and-paps - November 28, 2014 - Absolute Insurance Management, LLC
Child Parent Institute Partners with Local Sonoma County Businesses for #GivingTuesday
The Child Parent Institute (CPI) Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending or Giving Locally with a Purpose this coming Tuesday, December 2nd #GivingTuesday. - November 28, 2014 - Child Parent Institute
Christmas Comes Early for 60 Immigrant Youth and Families
Local businessman gives back through donation of computers to Calgary newcomers adjusting to life in Canada. - November 28, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Five Local Schools to Compete in Santa to the Sea Neighborhood Cheer Challenge
NRG Energy will award cash prizes to spirited schools in the Santa to the Sea Contest during its 7th Annual Santa to the Sea half marathon and relay race on Dec. 14 in Oxnard. - November 27, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
8.5K in Los Angeles Raises $33,000 for PBTF
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised $33,000 in Los Angeles on Nov. 22. The 8.5K event at Griffith Park honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Adam, Bella, Brittney, Caitlyn, Cassie,... - November 27, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
WeInterpret.net Will be Offering Pro-Bono ASL Interpreting Services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland
WeInterpret.net will be offering pro-bono ASL interpreting services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland. Every year during the holiday season, FSK Mall hosts Santa Claus for children to take pictures with and tell their holiday wishes to. In order to extend this activity to all children, WeInterpret.net will be providing an interpreter enabling any interested Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and/or families to communicate their wishes to Santa. - November 26, 2014 - WeInterpret.net
Tattoo Studio Runs Toys 4 Tats Drive
Local tattoo studio gives back by running toy drive for disadvantage youth. Hyperink sets the stereo type by leading the fight to empower the local youth. - November 25, 2014 - HyperInk Studios
Salt Lake City Mission Community Partnerships Continue Providing Thousands in Need with a Thanksgiving Feast
"The Salt Lake City Mission seeks to serve the homeless community by providing emergency services and long-term recovery programs, the Mission helps to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the greater Salt Lake area. Through daily outreaches providing food, clothing, hygiene items, counseling, life skills, education, ministry and most importantly 'A way out!'" - Pastor Wilson - November 25, 2014 - Salt Lake City Mission
SEMPO San Diego Launches with Inaugural Event
Content Marketing Platform, ClearVoice, Sponsors SEMPO San Diego Special Event on Dec. 3. - November 25, 2014 - ClearVoice
SCLC & F.E.A.S.T. Catering Announce 2nd Annual Lending a Hand Project
SCLC and F.E.A.S.T. Catering will partner to assist Philadelphia area families in need during the Thanksgiving holidays. - November 25, 2014 - SCLC
Free Wheelchair Mission's Gift Challenge Exceeds 10,000 Wheelchair Goal
Free Wheelchair Mission is an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities living in impoverished areas in developing nations. FWM is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors the x2 Gift Challenge campaign funded 16,000... - November 25, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Charles Stiefel Named Vice Chair of Duke Medicine Board of Visitors
Victor Dzau, M.D., Chancellor of the Duke University Health System, appointed Charles Stiefel as Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors and member of the 3-person Executive Committee. The Board of Visitors assists the chancellor for health affairs, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and the... - November 23, 2014 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy
Oxnard Auto Center Holds Toy Drive for Santa to the Sea
As presenting sponsor for the 7th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon and Relay race, the Oxnard Auto Center will hold a special Toy Drive from Nov. 24 - Dec. 11 at each of its 11 dealerships. All collected gifts will be donated to the 11th Annual Santa to the Sea Toy Giveaway Event, scheduled... - November 23, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
French Named Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In this role, French will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing marketing, integrated communications and brand strategies for the organization. She also will position CFSEM to current and prospective donors. - November 23, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Furthering Fathering Set to Launch Its Christmas Help for Single Moms Gift Card Giving Campaign
On November 23rd, The Furthering Fathering Corporation will begin its online campaign to raise funds for single mothers in need of financial assistance this holiday season. The campaign will run for one month. With the funds collected, the organization will purchase gift cards from popular stores... - November 23, 2014 - The Furthering Fathering Corporation
GoodMojo Launches with 253-City Commitment to Compassion
GoodMojo.Us, a socially conscious technology enterprise, today announces a 253-city effort to connect people from around the world with each other as well as locally to services, resources, and opportunities available in each of their specific communities. - November 22, 2014 - GoodMojo
Racing Babies Take to the Starting Line in Santa to the Sea’s Second Annual Diaper Dash
Santa to the Sea holds its 2nd Annual Diaper Dash Dec. 13 at the Marine Emporium Landing for babies under the age of one who love to crawl. The race is being capped at 35 babies. - November 22, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Details for Holiday "Turkey Drop"
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that its annual turkey drop event will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 8 am to 1 pm, at the organization’s headquarters on 1501 John Tipton Boulevard in Pennsauken, NJ. The largest emergency food provider serving Camden, Gloucester,... - November 22, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Donations Needed for "Operation Christmas Care" for Area Children
The Heights Center and Gladiolus Learning and Development Center are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to donate new, unwrapped gifts for local children. Gifts are... - November 21, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Bridget O'Brien PR and Events Presents Keeping Up With Cool Hosts a Lavish Star Studded Event
Lenore and Joe Luca of the Hit Show Keeping Up With Cool celebrated their One Year Anniversary in Red Carpet Style in NYC. - November 21, 2014 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Liberty Baptist Church Helps Children in Need Around the World
Liberty Baptist Church delivered 575 gift-filled shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child. Church volunteers filled the boxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items to create gifts for children all around the world. These children live in severe poverty and for many, these shoe boxes will be the first gift they have ever received. - November 21, 2014 - Liberty Baptist Church
Local Church Confirms New Lead Pastor
Mission Community Church in Gilbert, AZ has hired Joel Thomas as Lead Pastor effective January 1, 2015. Joel Thomas was previous Lead Pastor at North Point Church in Alpharetta, GA. Mission is one of the largest churches in Arizona with over 5,500 people attending weekend services. - November 20, 2014 - Mission Community Church
Lamido Philippines Extends Its Helping Hand with Lamido4Charities Campaign
Lamido Philippines’ first charitable campaign is just in time for Christmas. Lamido gave privilege to its beneficiaries to market their products for free on the company’s website with all the proceeds going to selected foundations. Also, Lamido will shoulder all the shipping fees rendering every vending items to be free of shipping charge for both the buyer and the charity. - November 20, 2014 - Lazada Philippines
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Creative Chatter Broadens the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Include In-Kind Donations
While #GivingTuesday channels the holiday spending mindset, many families in America want to give but simply cannot. Creative Chatter, a software start-up is utilizing technology to broaden #GivingTuesday to incorporate Americans from all economic backgrounds with the thing they know best: in-kind donations. - November 20, 2014 - Creative Chatter