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.
Fitness and Weight Loss Facility in Palos Hills Raises Money for Local Resident in Need
Palos Hills-based fitness facility Training Ground TransformationNATION hosted a free workout on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 for A Walk For Wes and helped to raise over $1,000 for the local charitable organization via donations and an auction. - October 13, 2014 - Training Ground TransformationNATION
Celebrating the Third Anniversary of Forest of Angels
The third anniversary event kicks off on November 5, 2014 at Bahama Breeze restaurant in Sunrise. Tree sponsors, event sponsors and vendors are welcomed to take part in the celebration dinner and meet the Forest of Angels founders. - October 13, 2014 - Forest of Angels Inc
Clinovo Sponsors the Genentech Annual Golf Tournament 2014 Fall Classic
Clinovo sponsors the Genentech Annual Golf Tournament 2014 Fall Classic at the Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, California on Friday, October 17, 2014. This year marks the fifth annual Genentech Charity Golf Tournament to support the fight against cancer. The Tournament is organized in memory... - October 13, 2014 - Clinovo
7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org
One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Community Leaders to be Recognized at 17th Annual HELP Dinner
CUMAC’s annual HELP Dinner will be held at The Tides in North Haledon, NJ on Tuesday, November 18. The event, celebrating its seventeenth year, honors outstanding individuals and groups contributing to the fight against hunger in New Jersey. CUMAC anticipates having over 200 guests coming... - October 11, 2014 - CUMAC
Friends of Joshua Tree to Host 16th Annual Climb Smart October 17-19, 2014
Nonprofit event teaches traditional climbing techniques emphasizing safety; proceeds benefit Joshua Tree’s volunteer Search and Rescue team (JOSAR). - October 10, 2014 - Gear Coop
Matthew 25: Ministries Delivers Container of Aid to Victims of Ebola Epidemic in Liberia
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is sending a container of supplies to Liberia to help combat the spread of the Ebola virus, to assist with recovery and to provide care to children left orphaned by the disease. - October 10, 2014 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Selected TFI Envision, Inc. for Complete Rebranding Project
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, a $180 million organization, selected TFI Envision, Inc. for a complete rebranding. - October 10, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Linden Optometry Joins Campaign to Raise $1 Million for Universal Eye Health
"World Sight Day Challenge" fundraising campaign gives the gift of vision to people in areas of need. - October 09, 2014 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
Golf Cart Pink Pad Promotes Play-For-P.I.N.K Fund Raising for Breast Cancer
Michelle Schena, the owner of Elite Seats, a woman owned company in Plaistow NH, that manufactures golf cart seat pads, today introduced the Play-For-P.I.N.K KartMate. KartMate golf cart seat pads are used mostly by women golfers. In August, when Michelle Schena, helped raise $15,000 for breast... - October 09, 2014 - Elite Seats
Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Bringing Hope to Our Nation’s Finest
Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will run the Army 10-Miler on October 12th in support of the Hope for the Warriors foundation, benefiting wounded soldiers and their families. - October 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Max L. Manning as Professional of the Year
Max L. Manning, of Topeka, Kansas, 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 Humanitarian and Missionary Services. - October 08, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the PBTF. - October 08, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Author & Child Advocate Pays It Forward
Author and Child Advocate Trish Kaye Lleone launches TKL Gives Back Project for the benefit of orphaned, neglected and abused children housed in a rehabilitation center in the Philippines. - October 08, 2014 - Trish Kaye Lleone
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Liberia to Launch Online Resources to Assist with Critical Ebola Education
The Youth Empowerment Services (YES) of Liberia says it will respond to the Ebola crisis in Liberia by creating a one-stop online information center to help raise awareness about the virus within the Liberian community in the US and in Liberia. Z.J. Jallah, founder and president of YESLiberia... - October 06, 2014 - YesLiberia, Inc.
Coming Home Rescue Will Host a Garage Sale to Raise Money to Save Homeless Dogs
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization will host a garage sale on October 18, 2014 from 9am-2pm, at 22 Oneida Avenue, Rockaway, NJ. All monies raised will go towards medication, spaying and neutering and supplies to care for homeless dogs the group rescues. To learn more... - October 05, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Tim Timmerman Named BSA's 2014 Distinguished Citizen
Tim Timmerman, Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, has been named recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Central Texas. - October 03, 2014 - Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
New York Rehab Centers Team Up to Support Limb Loss with First Annual "Out on a Limb Walk-a-Thon"
Grandell rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Long Beach and Allied Orthopedic Prosthetic Rehab Center have come together to hold the first annual Out On A Limb Walk-A-Thon to support those who have suffered from limb loss, both globally and locally. The Walk will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2014... - October 03, 2014 - Grandell Rehab and Nursing Center
Climate-KIC Start-Ups Raise €59 Million in External Funding
Investment highlights increased trend for investor engagement in a more diverse range of "Cleantech 2.0" technologies; 45 start-ups are latest success stories of Climate-KIC’s unique Accelerator; now supporting over 120 cleantech start-ups in Europe every year; Climate-KIC’s 2014 Venture Competition later in October will recognise the rising stars of European cleantech. - October 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Umran Javaid HAAPIN Founder and Team Climb Ben Nevis
The HAAPIN team climbed Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK. They made it to the top and were feeling really great. Umran Javaid said "We love helping people around the world, we will be doing many more activities like this in the future and everyone is welcome to join us." HAAPIN... - October 02, 2014 - HAAPIN Worldwide
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Alberta Based Partners Connect Kids with Computers
The Electronic Recycling Association and Alberta’s Promise focus on underprivileged Lethbridge youth. - October 02, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Millennials "Hack" Policy and Develop Solution to Gaza Blockade; Start-Up Uses Hack-a-Thon Model to Reinvent Policy Making
Last weekend, a group of diverse millennials set out on their own path to "hack" policy. After nearly 24 hours of discussion, research, playing devil's advocate and more- they have come up with policy recommendation to end the blockade in Gaza. You can find an executive summary and the full policy paper at Polithon.org or http://bit.ly/1vtjsFs. - October 02, 2014 - Polithon
CNN's Lisa Ling Hosts Benefit to Empower Youth in Foster Care
Lisa Ling, executive producer and host of CNN’s new docu-series THIS IS LIFE will emcee "Late Night with FMC," a mock talk show to highlight how journalism can improve the lives of vulnerable children. - October 02, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Lee County Presents "Building the Process of the Donor Ask"
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) of Lee County will present “Building the Process of the Donor Ask” at the Thursday, October 23, 2014 meeting. - October 02, 2014 - Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Lee Count
Sheppard Pratt Health System Raises Nearly $40,000 with First Sheppard Pratt Stride
First year of annual family-friendly walk surpasses expectations with 350 participants and funds raised to support patients and students. - October 02, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Fall Interfaith Festival 2014 to Promote Children’s Literacy
Come Before Winter for the 7th Annual Fall Interfaith Festival on Oct. 18th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Al Lopez Park. Join this interfaith celebration to pray for children, literacy, and peace. - October 01, 2014 - Esperanza Interfaith Center
Paralympic Gold Medalist Hosts 2nd Annual Black Tie & Sneaker Casino Night Charity Event
April Holmes Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, committed to enhancing the life experiences of those living with physical and learning disabilities is hosting its 2nd Annual Black Tie & Sneaker Casino Night Charity Event at the Adventure Aquarium on the waterfront of Camden, NJ, October 10, 2014. - October 01, 2014 - April Holmes Foundation, Inc.
The Dance Continues at the 35th Annual Spiral Dance Ritual in San Francisco
On November 1, 2014, Reclaiming, a San Francisco Bay Area based international spiritual network of Pagans and Witches, celebrates its 35th Anniversary of the Spiral Dance Ritual at Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco. This annual Reclaiming ritual is one of the largest and oldest Pagan ceremonies in... - October 01, 2014 - Reclaiming
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center to Participate in Iron and Steel Run – NYC to Quantico
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) announced today that it will provide communications support for the FDNY-Marine Corps Association Iron and Steel Run – NYC to Quantico, VA on October 4, 2014. The FDNY-Marine Corps Association invited the ITDRC to participate in the... - October 01, 2014 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Las Vegas Motorcyclists Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 10th Las Vegas Ride for Kids raised $65,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 28. More than 300 riders attended the event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to honor local children with brain tumors. The Las Vegas Stars were Alex, Bradley, Cheyenne, Hannah,... - October 01, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Religion Communicators Council Sets October Meeting
The Religion Communicators Council meets each month to hear about a topic of interest. This coming month, the Nashville Chapter is bringing back the Tennessee Department of Health Director of Faith-Based Initiatives. - October 01, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
XIOSS CEO Susie Galyardt Elected to Greater Women’s Business Council Board
XIOSS Chief Executive Officer and Founder Susie Galyardt has been elected to serve on the Board of the Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC®). The Council is at the forefront of redefining women business enterprises. It strives to enhance the competitive value of women business enterprises... - September 30, 2014 - XIOSS
Andi Bowe, President/CEO of CSIRI.org, Has Just Received National Recognition as a Top-Ranked U.S. Executive
CSIRI.org President/CEO Andi Bowe has just been notified this September 2014 that she is now ranked in the top 1% of United States Executives. CSIRI stands for the Computer Social Impact Research Institute, an educational and charitable private operating foundation in WA state. This award was issued by the National Council of American Executives in partnership with The American Registry, Inc. - September 30, 2014 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
GreaterGood.org and Rescue Bank Announce Merger
After successfully collaborating to deliver more than 80 million meals of donated pet food to animal rescues across America since 2011, GreaterGood and Rescue Bank have formally merged. With this merger, GreaterGood welcomes Rescue Bank to the GreaterGood.org family, an innovator in developing and... - September 29, 2014 - GreaterGood
Workplace Matters Awarded a Grant for Its Waterways Chaplaincy Work
The Box Moor Trust, which manages some 480 acres of agricultural and amenity land for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon, has approved a grant of £2,500 to Workplace Matters (WM), an ecumenical charity which takes Christian values into the workplace. - September 29, 2014 - Workplace Matters
For the Luv and Food Was a Big Success
Three area nonprofit organizations joined forces to feed dozens of homeless Vets, men, women, and children Wednesday, while spreading lots of Luv. - September 29, 2014 - Annette Patterson, LES
John Paul DeJoria and Genentech Honored at Dream Foundation’s 2014 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Special guests and foundation friends will gather for 20th Anniversary celebration on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. - September 28, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Hunger in America Report Reveals Food Bank of South Jersey Served Nearly 200,000 Individual Clients in 2013
Residents Receiving Assistance from South Jersey’s Largest Emergency Food Provider More than Doubled Over Four-Year Period - September 27, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
“Laugh for a Cause”-Youth Entrepreneurship Training
On October 17th at 7:30pm, local competition finalists A.Z, Faro Kane and Comedian Tie-Bo will join comic veterans Treetop of Showtime & Comic View & Eddie Brill formerly of the Late Show with Dave Letterman at Boca Raton's New Wick Theatre; where for one night only they will take to the stage to make attendees laugh out loud (LOL) for a great cause. - September 26, 2014 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Public Relations Company is Brewing Up Craft Beer Events to Support Local Non-Profits
After managing two successful craft beer festivals for a local non-profit in San Antonio, TX, Untapped Public Relations is redirecting their event planning success to aid Project Angle Fares’ fundraiser race entitled: Tap-Tober 5K Beer Run and Walk. - September 26, 2014 - Untapped Public Relations
Exclusive GfG Launch Party Held at Chop House Miami; Gourmet Food at Your Doorstep
GfG team powered by partner Stephie Lecor and Event Coordinator Neala Gershkowitz of “The Neala Group” along with Game Changer a partnership charity formed by Wade's World Foundation and Sandals Foundation have come together to produce the launch party for catering company G.F.G... - September 26, 2014 - The Neala Group
Las Vegas Gourmet Charity Tasting Dinner Raises Donations for a Cause
B With A Twist Catering & Events hosts second annual "Taste of the Holidays" to benefit local Salvation Army. - September 26, 2014 - B With A Twist Catering & Events
Send Me On Vacation Announces Jetting Pick Across America: a Healing Journey for Breast Cancer Survivors
Tigerlily Foundation is excited about October, in part because this year, in continued partnership with Send Me On Vacation (SMOV), we will be Jetting Pick Across America on a "Healing Journey for Breast Cancer Survivors". This October, along with SMOV, they will be partnering with Jet... - September 26, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
Walmart, foodtweeksTM Step in to Support Utah Food Bank During Hunger Action Month's Food Drive
Giveaway at Utah Food Bank's Food Drive will be $500 Walmart Gift Card for those who download and use free foodtweeksTM app. - September 25, 2014 - foodtweeks
Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors in Alabama, California
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Alabama and California raised more than $118,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 21. More than 500 riders attended the events in Leeds, Ala., and Cardiff, Calif., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Alyssa, Bayleigh, David,... - September 25, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces New Board Chair and Two New Board Members
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Smith as its new Chairperson of the Board and the addition of Steven Beltran and Mary Kayne to the Board. “For only the second time since ECF was established in 1946, the ECF Board has elected a... - September 25, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Hep B United Congratulates Community Partners on $1.8 Million in Federal Grants for Hepatitis B Education, Testing, Vaccination, and Linkage to Care
CDC Awards $1.8 Million to Community Coalitions for Hepatitis B Screening, Case Management, and Improving Quality of Medical Care. - September 25, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Accounting Cloud LLC to Provide Intacct Cloud Financial Applications to the Software Success Portfolio
John Francis, President of Software Success and 1st Choice Advisors, announces a new company focused on cloud-based solutions, including Intacct accounting and Orange Leap fundraising software. - September 22, 2014 - 1st Choice Advisors