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.

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

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

"Robert Trujillo Presents Jaco: The Documentary" to Participate in Grammy Museum Program

Highly anticipated music documentary to make it's Los Angeles debut. - November 19, 2014 - Jaco: The Documentary

Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Award Raises Funds for Families in Crisis

The Westchase Charitable Foundation is excited to announce Tampa Bay Woman of the Year: Havana Nights, at 6pm on November 22nd, 2014, at the Tampa Jet Center. This event will bring together the best and brightest of Westchase and Tampa Bay for a fashion show, great food and drink, cultural... - November 19, 2014 - Senior Home Care

Zonta Trivia Night Fundraiser Set for April 11, 2015

Early bird registration is open until Dec. 31 and CBS4's Ed Greene will emcee the event for the second year. - November 19, 2014 - Zonta Douglas County

Community Foundation for Livingston County Partners with Leadership Livingston to Promote Civic Leadership

$20,000 Awarded to Citizen-Driven Projects to Improve Community. - November 19, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Toll Brothers Colorado Supports Operation Holidays from Home for Third Year

Items will be collected at all Toll Brothers Colorado communities until Nov. 30. - November 19, 2014 - Toll Brothers Colorado

Shannon Dean, Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Vero Beach High School Has Been Appointed as Director of Florida Crush Lacrosse. Current Director Jason Bishara Steps Down.

It is with great pleasure that Florida Crush can confirm that Shannon Dean, Vero Beach High School’s Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Head Coach of Stickbenders Lacrosse, has joined the current coaching team and has been appointed as Director replacing current director Jason Bishara. Shannon Dean will join Eileen Pliske, Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Pine Crest School enabling the two largest names in women’s lacrosse to join forces in the in the South Florida area. - November 18, 2014 - Florida Crush

D.C. Native and Star Vocalist, Johnny Gill Salutes Decorated Veteran with Tribute

On Saturday, November 15th, award-winning vocalist and D.C. native, Johnny Gill, paid tribute to decorated veteran military physician, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, in a soulful performance. - November 18, 2014 - LEAP LLC

St. Florian's Brewery Launches Barrel-Aged Program

Series to begin with Barrel-Aged Browns - November 18, 2014 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC

Chinese Community Church of South Bay Hosts Operation Christmas Child in the Torrance Area

The Children’s Program and the Youth Group program of the Chinese Community Church of South Bay supported its annual Operation Christmas Child event to deliver shoe boxes filled with gifts of love to children all around the world. - November 18, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay

Hollywood-Starring Zoo Launches Appeal for Its Future

The Zoo at the centre of a Hollywood film starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson has launched an appeal to secure it's future. The Crowdfund campaign went live this morning and supporters are being asked to help by donating. - November 18, 2014 - Dartmoor Zoological Park

Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage Hosts First Online Charity Auction November 15–22, 2015

In an effort to raise the funding necessary to strengthen foundation programming, the Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage announces their first online Charity Auction, hosted by eBay Giving Works. The online auction begins November 15 at 4 p.m. and will end November 22 at 4 p.m., on the... - November 17, 2014 - Namaskaar Foundation

Beads of Courage™ Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose

Beads of Courage, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting children with serious illness, has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Taking place on December 2, 2014 – the Tuesday after... - November 16, 2014 - Beads of Courage, Inc.

Royal Class Service Hosts Food Drive in New Windsor, New York

Royal Class Service will be collecting food donations through November 30, 2014 as a part of it’s season efforts to support the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Matthew Pillius, Owner of Royal Class Services, said, “We have conducted this food drive in past years with tremendous success. - November 15, 2014 - Royal Class Service

Jake Worthington to Perform at Starry Night Houston

Houston native Jake Worthington, a recent finalist on The Voice, will perform at Starry Night Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Discovery Green. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Starry Night 8.5K is an evening walk/run that shines a light on kids battling one of the deadliest forms of... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Atlanta, San Francisco Top $100,000 for Kids with Brain Tumors

Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted 875 participants in Atlanta and San Francisco on Nov. 8. At start time, the events had raised $116,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Centennial Olympic Park... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Successful "Mind Your Business" Initiative at Stayokay Maastricht and New Expansion Plans Abroad

“Stop dreaming. Start acting. Mind Your Business.” A new international initiative from a young foundation now boosts entrepreneurial spirit in the Netherlands, after having some information sessions in Maastricht. - November 15, 2014 - Smile to the Future

PODS® Raises Over $16,000 to Participate in American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Nov. 15

PODS, a leading moving and storage provider, has been working to meet fundraising goals for the American Heart Association’s Tampa Bay Heart Walk, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Raymond James Stadium. - November 14, 2014 - PODS

The Heritage Christian Academy Class of 2016 Launches 2nd Annual Shoe Drive Mission Project

The Heritage Christian Academy Class of 2016 Launches 2nd Annual Shoe Drive Mission Project to Raise Funds, Support Microenterprise in Developing Nations, and Help the Environment. The Lake Ray Hubbard community is invited to participate in a shoe collection drive conducted by HCA’s Junior Class to benefit the poor around the world – Accepting shoe donations (any size, any kind, any condition) through Christmas, 2014. - November 14, 2014 - Heritage Christian Academy

John Paul DeJoria Pledges $100K to Dream Foundation to Serve the Final Dreams of U.S. Military Veterans

The co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and The Patrón Spirits Company presents Dream Foundation with $100,000 commitment at 20th Anniversary Celebration of Dreams Gala. - November 14, 2014 - Dream Foundation

Dream Foundation Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary by Honoring Strength and Spirit of 20,000 Dream Recipients

Distinguished guests, dream recipients and celebrities from around the country came together to raise vital funds to benefit end-of-life dreams. - November 14, 2014 - Dream Foundation

TFI Envision, Inc. is Holiday Gift Collection Drop-Off Location

TFI Envision is a Drop-Off Location for Inspirica Holiday Gift Collection. - November 14, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Foster Youth Learn Advocacy Skills & Build Community at Leaders for Change Conference

Foster Youth in Action, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to foster youth advocacy, held its third annual youth leadership conference, Leaders for Change, November 6 – 10, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. - November 14, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections

R4 Alliance Marches Forward for Veteran Advocacy with the Patriots Parade Initiative

R4 is a national alliance of organizations supporting Our Military Family joining forces to improve quality of services. R4 has over 38 member organizations who have served over 140,000. R4 is launching the Patriots Parade inspiring America to accomplish personal summits in honor of the fallen to support the living. - November 13, 2014 - R4 Alliance

Food, Fun, and Family Activities at the Sixth Annual Super Pet Adoption

Loving All Animals Brings the Number One Food Truck in L.A., Together with Great Music and Family Enjoyment The 6th Annual Super Pet Adoption presented by Loving All Animals is proud to have Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck, the #1 Food Truck in Los Angeles, to kick off the Saturday portion of the... - November 13, 2014 - Loving All Animals, Inc.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014

On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles

The "Women Taking Control" Financial Seminar Series Presents "Philanthropic Giving”

"Philanthropic Giving: The Gifts That Keep on Giving" Seminar Will be Held November 20, 2014, in Sarasota, Florida. - November 13, 2014 - Suncoast Advisory Group

Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference

Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International

Mission Federal Credit Union Donates $1 Million to Support JA Finance Park, a Program of Junior Achievement of San Diego County

Mission Federal Credit Union has donated $1 million and becomes naming sponsor in support of Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s Mission Fed JA Finance Park program, focused on increasing the financial literacy of San Diego high school students. - November 12, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union

CharityGROW Provides 3 Tips for Successful Online Charity Auctions

Below are tips from the experts at CharityGROW to help charities increase fundraising dollars through their online charity auctions. - November 12, 2014 - CharityGROW

Coming Home Rescue Raffles an iPad Air to Help Save More Dogs

Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, is raffling a 16GB WiFi iPad Air (retail value $499) to help save more dogs. All monies raised will go towards medication, spaying and neutering and supplies to care for homeless dogs the group rescues. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each... - November 12, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue

Aviator Sports to Serve as Collection Site for Toys for Tots

New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the facility through Dec. 14. - November 12, 2014 - Aviator Sports and Events Center

Mighty Oaks Warrior Program Supporting U.S. Military and Their Families All Across the Globe

Sarah Palin keynotes MOWP 4th annual fundraiser hosted by WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, Texas. - November 11, 2014 - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program

Microsoft ERP Reseller InterDyn BMI Announces New Development in Kronos Relationship

Leading Microsoft Dynamics reseller InterDyn BMI announced a new development in its relationship with Kronos Incorporated. InterDyn BMI now provides customers of both Kronos and InterDyn BMI with modules offering two-way integration between Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications and the Kronos... - November 11, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company

LEAP Foundation DC Supports a Star-Studded Event to Benefit Area Youth

LEAP Foundation DC supports the Recreation Wish List Committee’s Grand Reopening Celebration of the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center, with honored guests Venus and Serena Williams. - November 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Hope Mobile Pantry for Veterans

Veterans in need of a helping hand will soon have it consistently from the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ). The largest source of emergency food assistance in South Jersey, FBSJ is adding the Army National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill, NJ to the list of sites that it will service regularly with its... - November 10, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

A Dutch NGO Offers a Unique Opportunity to the Young to Volunteer Abroad

Smile to the Future organizes new humanitarian trips to Africa in 2014. - November 10, 2014 - Smile to the Future

Online Marketing Coach and Forward Church in Cleveland Support New Ohio Family, Including Man Who Faced Triple Organ Transplant Surgery

Bernie Prescott of Forward Church finds hope in faith, family and friends after surviving a major organ transplant at the Cleveland Clinic (an Online Marketing Coach video captures the ordeal). - November 09, 2014 - Online Marketing Coach

The Hon. Guy Moskit Appointed as Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Foundation for a World in Transition

The Foundation for a World in Transition, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment as Distinguished Senior Fellow of The Hon. Guy Roger Moskit, co-Managing Partner of Technifico, a boutique strategic consultancy advising European and North American companies pursuing trade and investment... - November 09, 2014 - Foundation for a World in Transition

Pr. Jameleddine Chichti Appointed as Senior Fellow of the Foundation for a World in Transition

The Foundation for a World in Transition, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment as Senior Fellow of Pr. Jameleddine Chichti, Professor of Finance, Director of the Doctoral School of the University of Manouba, Tunis, and Tunisia Director of the Co-Development & Investment Consortium. Pr. - November 09, 2014 - Foundation for a World in Transition

Project Bread Recognizes National Security Service for Its Support of Their "Walk for Hunger" Event

National Security Service, a leading nationwide security guard company specializing in event security, has been recognized by Project Bread for its support of their 46th "Walk for Hunger," which was held this year on May 4, 2014 in Boston, MA. - November 08, 2014 - National Security Service - Security Guards

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers and Area Residents Raise Over $5,000 to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers and Houston area communities have joined forces in helping raising money for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston by participating in the Texas Self Storage Association's "Starfish: Make a Difference" campaign". This year, Amazing Spaces and the community raised more money than ever before - donating a total of over $5,000! - November 08, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees

Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles