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.
Virginia Horse Rescue Recognized with Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence was announced by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) at the Homes for Horses Coalition 2014 Summit. This year’s recipient, Jorg Huckabee-Mayfield of White Bird Appaloosa Rescue, was singled out for her work dedicated to the rescue... - August 03, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Loving Moments by Leading Lady Helps Moms Reach Breastfeeding and Fitness Goals and Raise Awareness During World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month
Loving Moments by Leading Lady Sponsors Second Annual “We’ve Got Your Back Babe” Fitness Challenge supporting Best for Babes® Foundation, Breastfeeding USA and United States Lactation Consultant Organization. - August 02, 2014 - Leading Lady
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kickoff Set – August 7, 2014
The kickoff event for 2014 Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2014. The kickoff is a free informative meeting for those interested in learning about Autism Speaks and participating in its signature fundraising event, Walk Now for Autism Speaks. - August 02, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Sharper Impressions Painting Supports Pelotonia
Sharper Impressions Painting stands behind the 2014 Pelotonia race to help end cancer. - August 02, 2014 - Sharper Impressions Painting
Eastern National Announces the 2015 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2015 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2015 Passport To Your National Parks®... - August 02, 2014 - Eastern National
Accretive Helping Hands Supports Oregon Charity
In June, Accretive Helping Hands participated in a fundraiser supporting Without Strings, a non-profit 501(3)c organization that serves Marion and Polk Counties in Oregon. Accretive Helping Hands is how Accretive Health’s 1,750 U.S. employees extend their volunteerism across the country. - August 01, 2014 - Accretive Health
United Pegasus Foundation in California is Verified by the 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 United Pegasus Foundation as of July 25, 2014. Verification means that United Pegasus meets the criteria of a... - August 01, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Top Ladies of Distinction Sponsor the 1st Annual National Sickle Cell Walk with $10,000 Donation
The Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) continue a renowned commitment to providing for communities and charities. Their generous contribution will benefit the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.’s 1st Annual National Sickle Cell Walk with the Stars, which will be held September 6, 2014 at beautiful Lake Montebello in Baltimore, Maryland. TLOD’s generous gift is greatly appreciated and will help SCDAA provide support to individuals and families. - July 31, 2014 - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Financial Resiliency Foundation & Si Puedes Launch Bilingual Lifeonaire Financial Literacy Summer Camp for Students
Students from the Si Puedes Program are learning how to manage their money and increase their financial capability through an innovative weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy summer camp held at the Madison Public Library at 222 Park Street. Throughout the weeklong Lifeonaire financial literacy... - July 30, 2014 - Financial Resiliency Foundation
Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion
Self Storage Finance Firm, The BSC Group Contributes to the Boy Scouts of America in Unique Fashion - July 30, 2014 - The BSC Group, LLC
Tonyehn Verkitus, GiveGab’s Executive Director of Community Citizenship, Appointed to the Alliance for Nonprofit Management Board of Directors
Verkitus brings twelve years of experience in nonprofit management to the Alliance. - July 30, 2014 - GiveGab
Olympic Triumph at YMCA Summer Camp
More than 700 YMCA campers gathered on Friday, July 25, 2014 to compete in the annual Summer Camp Olympic Day at Texas School for the Deaf. The event lasted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. including the Opening Ceremonies, water slides and activity stations. Olympic Day has been a camp tradition for more... - July 30, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Kansas City, Knoxville Motorcyclists Ride to Raise Money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists in Kansas City and Knoxville combined to raise $83,481 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 27. More than 350 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Overland Park, Kan., to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Cameron,... - July 30, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation
Passports with Purpose Aims to Help Families in Honduras with Sustainable Harvest International
Funds raised during annual travel bloggers fundraiser will provide training and tools needed to feed families. - July 28, 2014 - Passports with Purpose
Support Dogs Receives $5,000 Gift from PetSmart
St. Louis organization to use donation for programs and activities. - July 27, 2014 - Support Dogs
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Set Goals for the Coming Year
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) recently elected the new Executive Committee for the 2014-2015 term. The new Executives are setting the pace for the coming year with goals and new projects. - July 26, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Agent Raises Funds, Awareness for Charity Bike Ride
With nearly $29,000 raised for a new bike for Lance Weir, a Marine Corps Reservist who was paralyzed in a diving accident, the Lancelot Ride supported by Carlos Gutierrez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, The Charitable Foundation, Hall of Famer Bill Walton and many other... - July 25, 2014 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Fund Raising for Loros - The Mojathlon Part 1
MoJo Promotions, the Branded Merchandise Specialists based in Leicester are taking part in their own Triathlon in aid of the charity Loros. Read about part 1 of their "Mojathlon" and what's in store for the final 2 instalments. - July 25, 2014 - MoJo Promotions
International Human Trafficking Expert Brings Anti-Slavery Message to Baltimore
Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, Monumental City Bar Association, and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law to Host Awareness and Networking Event - July 24, 2014 - The Salvation Army of Central Maryland
Lawrence Family Helps Lowell Fire Victims
Children Donate New Bicycle and Learn a Lesson in Giving from the Heart - July 23, 2014 - Brian Murphy, LAER Realty Partners
The Chocolate Spectrum Introduces The Chocolatier Training Program for Adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities and One Chocolate at a Time
Introducing One Chocolate at a Time Assortment. This box of chocolate has been designed specifically to raise funds for the Chocolatier Training Program for Adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. One Chocolate at a Time contains 15 chocolates-each one unique in terms of flavor, shape and decoration. No two chocolates are the same. Each chocolate is designed to embrace the sweet uniqueness of each and every one of us. - July 23, 2014 - The Chocolate Spectrum
Motorcyclists in Three States Raise Money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists in Illinois, Minnesota and New York combined to raise $298,661 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 20. More than 1,300 people attended Ride for Kids events to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Alyona, C.J., Carra, Chernia, Corey, Corey, Jacub,... - July 23, 2014 - Ride for Kids
HIOBS 50th Anniversary Celebration Unites Maine-Inspired Artists
The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), a Maine-based nonprofit educational organization, is celebrating its 50th year with an Anniversary Bash, a benefit dinner and art auction, on Friday, August 22 at Point Lookout Resort in Lincolnville, ME. Endorsed by renowned art critic and writer Carl Little, the auction will feature artwork from more than 30 notable artists with ties to Maine and HIOBS. HIOBS provides outdoor education programs for ages 14+ in Maine and Florida. - July 22, 2014 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
New OKC Non-Profit to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Severe Crisis Situations in the Metro Area
Non-profit opens it's doors to the hundreds of Oklahoma City teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and severe crisis situations in the metro area. - July 22, 2014 - Sisu Youth, Inc.
American College of Surgeons Partners with AVF Consulting for Implementation, Support of Financial Management Software
The American College of Surgeons has selected AVF Consulting to implement and support Serenic Navigator, financial management software designed to help the organization increase operational efficiencies and maximize its resources. - July 22, 2014 - AVF Consulting
Shelter to Soldier Hosts Fundraiser on July 28th to Benefit Combat Veterans
Shelter to Soldier, an organization that trains rescue dogs to become psychiatric service companions for combat Veterans, is hosting their 2nd annual benefit. - July 22, 2014 - Shelter to Soldier
Liberty Quest Foundation Has Teamed Up with the Open Church Foundation to Launch Its Streaming Faith Initiative for Inmates in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
While Federal prisoners are free to practice their individual faiths, there is limited access to real-time ministries. New initiatives are underway using well established streaming audio technologies already in the prisons to bring ministries behind bars so prisoners have a gateway to hear and read the words of their religions. - July 20, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Jalur Komuniti Sentinel's First Point to Wage War Against Dengue is Launched
The attainable goal of this initiative is to provide a large coverage for areas that is vulnerable to Aedes and Dengue infestation. A geographic information system (GIS) will also be provided by the company to show the distribution of the coverage areas. - July 20, 2014 - RB Sentinel
High-Tech Donation Helps to Bridge Digital Divide
Electronic Recycling Association donates 50 computers to United Way Toronto. - July 19, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Wheel Fun Rentals Offers Free Rentals to Nonprofit Organizations in the Greater New Orleans Area
Wheel Fun Rentals announces it will be offering free recreational rentals this summer to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area! Between July 16th and August 27th, Wheel Fun Rentals will donate rental equipment, completely free of charge, to two charities every... - July 19, 2014 - Wheel Fun Rentals
Crowdsourcing Initiative Successful for Book Profiling the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Eastern National is proud to announce that their crowdsourcing initiative through the popular website Kickstarter.com was successful. The project was launched in April 2014 to fund a new edition of the only National Park Service publication that profiles the 56 signers of the Declaration of... - July 19, 2014 - Eastern National
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Selected TFI Envision, Inc. to Develop Their Annual Report
Guiding Eyes for the Blind selected TFI Envision, Inc. again to develop their 2013 Annual Report. - July 19, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Clubhouse International/Fountain House New York to Receive $1.5 Million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Clubhouse International/Fountain House NY, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, has been selected to receive the 2014 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The annual award, the world’s largest humanitarian prize, to an organization that is doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. - July 18, 2014 - Clubhouse International
US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org
As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Book 'Em - a Gathering of Authors and Readers - A Fundraiser for Books to Prisons Project - Alabama
Free Event Aug. 2 Northport Civic Center 9 am - 5 pm The first-ever book event in West Alabama where the community can join local authors and book lovers for addresses, panel discussions and readings. The event will celebrate writing, honor book culture, and promote reading and literacy. Also... - July 18, 2014 - Books to Prisons Project - Alabama
Local Pet Safety Duo Chiapuzio & Fleck Achieve Finalist Status as Pet Industry Woman of the Year
Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) Recognizes two Extraordinary Southern California Women from the Same Organization! - July 17, 2014 - Sunny-dog Ink
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children Joins PBTF as Georgia Chapter
Two of the biggest nonprofit organizations dedicated to fighting one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer are joining forces. The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will be the Georgia Chapter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of childhood... - July 17, 2014 - Ride for Kids
2,400 New Jobs to be Created in Haiti - Love a Child to Open Largest Marketplace in Fond Parisien
As part of its program to help the people in Haiti to address the challenge of self-sustainability, Love A Child, a nonprofit based in Fort Myers, has announced nearly 2,400 new jobs could soon be added to the Haitian economy. The largest marketplace in Haiti, Gwo Mache’ Mirak, is set to open... - July 17, 2014 - Love A Child, Inc.
Stebbins Family Fund Awards $100,000 in Matching Grants to St. Clair and Lapeer County-Based Charities
Grants of $20,000 each were awarded to St. Clair and Lapeer county-based charities, including City of Port Huron Recreation Department, Kids in Distress Services, Literacy and Beyond, Stone Soup Food Pantry and Paul Mitchell-The School Great Lakes. - July 17, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Area High School Students Succeed at Prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Four Austin-area high school students attended the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA), June 28 to July 3, 2014, at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, where they gained hands-on experience presenting and debating legislative policy... - July 17, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Join Finish for a Cure, Raise Money for the PBTF
Lace up and join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new endurance program, Finish for a Cure. Through Finish for a Cure, you can dedicate your race to raising funds to help cure one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. Each day, nearly 13 kids in this country are diagnosed with... - July 17, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Maine Publisher Donates to Elementary School Art Program
The Kate Libby Endowment for the Arts has donated to the Pond Cove Elementary School to purchase iPads for their new Art Room Technology Center. - July 17, 2014 - Art for Everyday
New Direction for IFRM's Field Staff
As the IFRM continues to grow, it needs to improve the quality of field staffing. A New Operations Chief, Tom Plunkett is leading that way. - July 16, 2014 - International Fire Relief Mission
Motorcyclists in Indiana, Ohio Raise Money for the PBTF
Motorcyclists from Marysville, Ohio to northern Indiana hit the road on Saturday and Sunday to raise more than $92,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Nearly 300 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Marysville, Ohio and South Bend, Indiana, to honor local children with brain... - July 16, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Pro Skateboarder Opens Indoor Skatepark for "Shreddin and Spreadin" Gospel to At-Risk Youth
Saturday, July 19, Skatuary Skatepark & Youth Center will hold a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for its new, 20,000-sq. ft. indoor facility in southwest Denver (3535 S. Irving in Sheridan, near Highway 285 and S. Federal Boulevard). The free event is open to the public with free skating all day. - July 16, 2014 - Skateministry
Sadie’s Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in California is 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 Sadie’s Haven Horse Rescue and Sanctuary as of July 11, 2014. Verification means that Sadie’s... - July 16, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Local Preschool Makes a Splash with a Fresh Coat of Paint from McCarthy’s Heart Hats
In true builder fashion, more than 20 employees of the McCarthy Building Companies Texas Division recently donated their time to paint classrooms in order to improve the Mi Escuelita Cockrell Hill Preschool in Dallas. Mi Escuelita Preschool, a school providing early childhood education to... - July 16, 2014 - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Southfield Community Foundation Merges with Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The directors were driven by the goal of reducing operating costs and overhead, while increasing the resources available to benefit theresidents of Southfield and Lathrup Village. The Southfield Community Foundation has a 25-year history of service to its community and had $1.963 million in permanently endowed assets. - July 16, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Daughter of Civil Rights Leader, James L. Bevel, Has Authored Her First Book
Ami Ra Bevel, the 31 year old daughter of civil rights activist James L. Bevel (October 19,1936 - December 19, 2008), has authored her first book. The book is entitled: "Regaining the Power to Rise & the Strength to Stand: Ways of Holistic Health & Wellness." Available July, 15, 2014, - July 14, 2014 - Safi Maisha Foundation NFP