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.
Notogroup 2014 “Search for Social Good” Accepting Applications
Notogroup Executive Search, a specialized executive search with clients nationwide, announces the kick-off its 2014 “Search for Social Good.” As part of the firm’s commitment to social responsibility and community investment, Notogroup is accepting applications from non-profit... - June 14, 2014 - Notogroup Executive Search
Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC Adopt-A-Palooza
Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC would like to announce its second annual Adopt-A-Palooza happening at 8010 Market Street, Boardman, OH on June 19th, 2014 from 4:00PM-7:30PM. Sweeney will again be hosting six rescue groups from all over the valley. These groups will be bring adoptable dogs and cats and... - June 14, 2014 - Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC
Long Island Philanthropy Makes Long-Term Financial Commitment to Friends of Karen Families
The John and Janet Kornreich Charitable Foundation has pledged $525,000 to Friends of Karen to help provide the resources needed to reach and help even more families across Long Island caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - June 13, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Consumer Voice Launches New Website That Will Provide Enhanced Access to Long-Term Care Resources & Information
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) has launched a new website at http://www.theconsumervoice.org. - June 13, 2014 - National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
Pacific Lifestyle Homes Donates $10,000 to Transitional Youth
Continuing its tradition of supporting community organizations, Local Home Builder, Pacific Lifestyle Homes, donated a $10,000 matching fund to Transitional Youth at a fundraiser held on June 9th. - June 13, 2014 - Pacific Lifestyle Homes
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Mr. David Wilhelm Appointed as Member of the Foundation for a World in Transition's International Advisory Board
Louis-Lyonel Voiron, President of the Foundation for a World in Transition, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. David Wilhelm as member of its International Advisory Board. - June 12, 2014 - Foundation for a World in Transition
Ambassador Kimon Valaskakis Appointed as Member of the Foundation for a World in Transition's International Advisory Board
Louis-Lyonel Voiron, President of the Foundation for a World in Transition, is proud to announce the appointment of Ambassador Kimon Valaskakis as member of its International Advisory Board. - June 12, 2014 - Foundation for a World in Transition
Northglenn: Leroy Elementary’s Penny Harvest Benefits Cat Care Society
Cat Care Society (CCS) received a check for $900 “harvested” from pennies collected by Northglenn’s Leroy Elementary students from family and friends. A national program of the Young Philanthropists Foundation, Penny Harvest started earlier in the school year when the Leroy students voted on the areas of focus for their project, researched appropriate charities and vetted them. - June 12, 2014 - Cat Care Society
2014 Nonprofit of the Year Awards Winners Announced by Tampa Bay Business Journal
The Tampa Bay Business Journal’s prestigious 2014 Nonprofit of the Year Awards honored Tampa Bay-based 501 (c)(3), non-foundation community organizations that are fiscally responsible and accountable with regard to program outcomes, and that benefit residents of Greater Tampa Bay. - June 11, 2014 - Tampa Bay Business Journal
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity
The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) announced today the appointment of Kellie Heckman as executive director. The Board’s endorsement of Ms. Heckman came after a long, nationwide search and all directors are agreed that Heckman will continue the mission... - June 11, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
21 Yr Old CEO Novelist Philanthropist Inspires Actress Cicely Tyson's Finest to "Be Limitless"
21 Yr Old Business Guru RJ Tolson Leads by Example for America's Youth as he Autographs with Excellence and Envisions & Executes Beyond the Status Quo. - June 10, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Four Containers of Wheelchairs Arrived for Bangladesh
Four containers (2200 individual units) of Free Wheelchair Mission’s wheelchairs arrived in Bangladesh. - June 10, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Teleperformance Group Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbus, Ohio Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - June 10, 2014 - Teleperformance
Dr. Lawrence Supporting Fashion Moving Youth Forward in D.C.
The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, through its 7th Annual Sew N’ Know Fashion Show, invites Dr. Clayton Lawrence to share his passion for fashion to inspire area youth. - June 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Michael Melton, President 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC, to be Honored with Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award outstanding service in supporting opportunities for local youth from low-income urban backgrounds. In... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Crown for a Cause, Ms. Pennsylvania America 2014 Crowned, Raising Awareness for ALS
Local woman named Ms. Pennsylvania America for 2nd straight year. Malinda Koncar was crowned as Ms. Pennsylvania America 2014 and will be using her title to raise awareness and funds for ALS- Lou Gehrig's Disease. - June 09, 2014 - Malinda Koncar, Ms. Pennsylvania America 2014
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Agents, Staff Launch Ventura Chapter of The Charitable Foundation
This May signaled the beginning of an exciting time for many deserving local charities, as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties formed the Ventura chapter of The Charitable Foundation. “Now that we have our chapter in place the agents in our office can hold fundraisers as... - June 08, 2014 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Summer Celebration of The Charitable Foundation Promises to be a Special Evening for Child Burn Survivors
The Charitable Foundation and the dedicated agents from the Los Angeles network of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties are coming together to hold a Summer Celebration for the Children’s Burn Foundation, on June 12, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by top-producing agents Andrew... - June 08, 2014 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
PeaceNow.com’s Expressions of Peace Event Combines Film, Music, Art, Dance and Innovative Solutions to Create Peace
On June 11, PeaceNow.com will hold its inaugural event, Expressions of Peace, an inspiring and entertaining event that brings together film, art, music and conversations about creating peacein Santa Monica, CA. It begins with a screening of the celebrated short film for peace, Admissions, starring Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell, and ends with a live performance from international pop music star from Nigeria, Meaku. RSVP: http://peacenow.com/events - June 08, 2014 - PeaceNow
The Chatman Women’s Foundation Launches PowHer Play 2014: A Bold Opportunity for Women of all Professions
PowHer Play 2014 is an event that will be hosted by The Chatman Women’s Foundation on Friday, June 27th, 2014 from 7am-9:30am at the Junior League of Houston. Tickets are on sale for $40. PowHer Play is intended to empower and increase women's power or influence through motivating events,... - June 08, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation
Inaugural Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June Initiates a Global Conversation about Dementia
There are at least 44 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including 480,000 here in the State of Florida. Despite its soaring prevalence, Alzheimer’s disease is still largely misunderstood. The inaugural Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness... - June 07, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
ISKCON New York Celebrates 39th Annual Hare Krishna Parade
39th Annual Hare Krishna Festival of the Chariots Fifth Avenue Parade and Festival of India at Washington Square Park Saturday June 14, 2014, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free Event, All are invited. - June 05, 2014 - NY ISKCON
AIDS Research Alliance Announces “Lunch with LeVar Burton” Winner
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce its winner of the “Lunch with LeVar” Giveaway. Athena Tang, a music teacher in the Fremont Unified School District in Northern California, will be having lunch with LeVar Burton at one of his favorite L.A. hotspots later this summer. The... - June 05, 2014 - AIDS Research Alliance
TECH Outreach Hunts for Women to Empower
TECH Outreach faces challenges in recruiting eligible women for its Credit & Savings Scheme that it obtained a grant from Khazanah Nasional. - June 05, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Non Profit Organization Greatly Reduces Capital Expense on IT Services
Today’s nonprofit organizations are focused on achieving their missions, often with limited staff and resources. Finding affordable technology tools and services can be overwhelming. It is important understand that unnecessary dollars spent on overhead impedes your ability to serve. For that... - June 05, 2014 - Data-Tech
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Announces Focused Partnership to Help Eliminate Child Abuse in Wake County
Newly Inducted President, Leslie Ann Jackson Chooses SAFEchild as Club Focus for 2014-2015 - June 05, 2014 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
New Developments in Europe’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy to be Highlighted on World Environment Day in Brussels
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, will highlight new developments in Europe’s on-going transition to a low-carbon economy on World Environment Day, 5 June, in Brussels this week. A Climate-KIC delegation will discuss innovative technologies and new opportunities for European collaboration to confront the climate change challenge in a series of roundtable discussions and workshops. - June 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health
Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Jason Mraz Finds Inspiration in a T-Shirt
Grammy Winner Interviews Founder of Kevala, a New Charity-Driven Athletic Apparel Line. - June 04, 2014 - Kevala
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Angie Cox
Angie Cox, of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Arts field. - June 04, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Fall Marathon Training Indianapolis - National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS)
Have you ever thought about completing a marathon for the first time or wanted to train with others for a race? NIFS has developed a new running program just for you. - June 04, 2014 - NIFS
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
Dr. Debra Mathinos Named Director of Lifelong Learning at The Heights Center
The Heights Foundation announces that Debra Mathinos, Ed. D., M.S. has been named Director of Lifelong Learning at The Heights Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Dr. Mathinos is responsible for the development and oversight of classes and training opportunities in all program areas offered... - June 04, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Firewürst to Donate Part of Proceeds from June 6-15 Sales to Wake Education Partnership
Local Restaurant Sales to Benefit Nonprofit Dedicated to Increasing Performance of Students Across Wake County Public Schools - June 04, 2014 - Firewürst
Atlanta, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Atlanta and Virginia combined to raise $149,083 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 1. More than 780 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va., to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Alexa, Allie, Amy,... - June 04, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Social Capital Foundation Announces $20,000 Grant Supporting Asante Africa Foundation's Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator
The Social Capital Foundation has announced a commitment to support the innovative Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator for the next three years, annually matching up to $20,000 in donations. The program provides rural African youth with opportunities to practice leadership and lifestyles, preparing them to effect positive changes in their communities and compete in the global economy. - June 03, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
FiXiT Partners with Best Friends to Offer Free Fixes to Pit Bull Terrier-Like Dogs in Kentucky
Grant to Help FiXiT Achieve 60 Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries on Pit Bull Terrier-Like Dogs in Kentucky - June 01, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
The Hero Games Announces The First Annual Hero Games Competition
The first annual Hero Games will take place on June 14, 2014 at the Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin, CT from 10 am to 2 pm. The Hero Games is a competition with teams from local police and fire departments and the CT Department of Corrections taking part in a challenging a bootcamp-style event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Relay for Life. - May 31, 2014 - Hero Games
What’s in a Wish? For The Martial Arts Arena & Team TMAA Hope, Strength & Joy for 4 Year Old Olivia
A group of local residents from all walks of life & fitness levels plan to do a 5 mile obstacle course to help grant 4 year Olivia her Wish to go to Disney. - May 30, 2014 - The Martial Arts Arena
Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients
Guinness Book of World Records recipient, Matt Bostic, will be attempting to break current basketball records at the Eastmoreland Courts in Portland, OR. on June 1st, 2014. He will attempt to make 1000 NBA three pointers in one hour; this time shooting for a patient with a brain Tumor. "We... - May 30, 2014 - shootforlife.org
ONEgeneration Announces New CEO and COO/CFO
The ONEgeneration Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Eva Goetz as Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Kenneth Kang as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Eva will take on the role beginning June 2, 2014. Kenneth assumed dual positions effective May 12,... - May 30, 2014 - ONEgeneration
Dick Hannah Kia Donates Kia Sedona for Second Year for Share of Vancouver’s SummerSLAM Program and BackPack Program
Dick Hannah Kia is donating the use of a Kia Sedona to Share of Vancouver for a second year so the organization can use it to deliver meals and transport food items to children for Share’s SummerSLAM program and BackPack Program. Share’s SummerSLAM Program operates from June 30 to... - May 30, 2014 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
South Nassau Named a Beneficiary of LI2DAY Walk
All of the funds raised by LI2DAY walk are donated directly back to Long Island community-based organizations. LI2DAY has donated a total of $173,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up. - May 30, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces Inspirational High School Graduation
The Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) announces its annual high school graduation ceremony on Friday, May 30. The event will take place from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Tom Arnold Auditorium at the Kayne Eras School at 5350 Machado Road in Culver City. Many of the students who attend... - May 30, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Katie Zackon Joins The Griffin Gives Foundation as Executive Vice President
The Griffin Gives Foundation announced recently that Katie Zackon has joined the organization as Executive Vice President. Ms. Zackon is an accomplished professional with a track record for driving revenue and cultivating strong partner relationships. She brings to the foundation more than 10... - May 30, 2014 - The Griffin Gives Foundation
The Griffin Gives Foundation Hosts Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team
National touring team comprised of amputee veterans visit Indian Valley for events supporting Veterans and First Responders in a "Tribute to America’s Heroes". - May 30, 2014 - The Griffin Gives Foundation
Finding New Leadership for the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center: a Perspective from Advocacy Stakeholder
Cook County Justice for Children, a local nonprofit responds to the pending search for new leadership at the JTDC. - May 30, 2014 - Cook County Justice for Children