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.
Atlanta Life Financial Group Announces Board Leadership and Member Changes
Atlanta Life Financial Group names new Chairman, Vice-Chair and appoints three to the Board of Directors, including an Asset Management veteran - May 29, 2014 - Atlanta Life Financial Group
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Honored by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Dr. Lawrence as one of the honorees for its 38th Annual awards gala. - May 29, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Bennigan’s Calls on Americans Everywhere to Help Honor U.S. Military with "Wall of Heroes"
Third annual tribute benefits Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - May 29, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Georgetown Ontario Real Estate Company, Johnson Associates Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, Attends 11th Annual “Grate Groan-Up” Spelling Bee
On Thursday May 1, 2014, Johnson AssociatesReal Estate Ltd., Brokerage, a successful and longstanding Georgetown Ontario Real Estate company, entered 3 teams to Adult Learning Centre/Literacy North Halton’s 11th Annual “Grate Groan-Up” Spelling Bee. - May 29, 2014 - Johnson Associates
Dumball Rally or Bust for One Member of the Data8 Team
Mark Carrington, chief technologist data8, is going to be setting off on the Dumball Rally from Brighton and heading south for about 3,000 miles to the Sahara in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. - May 29, 2014 - Data8 Limited
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
Walker to Speak at National Memorial Day Parade
CEO of Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to remind celebrants of veterans’ sacrifices, hidden traumas and on-going need for support. - May 23, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
P.F. Chang’s Seattle Hosts 2nd Annual Dine for a Cause Event to Support Free2Luv’s Bullying Prevention and Youth Empowerment Programs
Join community leaders P.F. Chang’s and Free2Luv and empower youth by standing up to bullying with them. Dine for a cause at P.F. Chang's Seattle June 22nd to support Free2Luv’s “Friends Don’t Let Friends Bully” program. When you do, you also have an opportunity to win some awesome prizes likes Seahawks and Sounders signed swag, Storm tickets, dinner to P.F. Chang’s and more. - May 23, 2014 - Free2Luv
Florida Literacy Awards Recognizes Outstanding Contributors to Literacy
30th Annual Florida Literacy Conference - May 23, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Sustainable Action Network (SAN) Announces the Launch of Newly Revamped Innovative, Comprehensive Website
Sustainable Action Network (SAN) is launching a newly designed interactive website to effectively promote its agendas. - May 22, 2014 - Sunset Corporation of America
S&B Burger Joint Pairs with Root to Rise Inc for Pay It Forward Program
On May 27, the 9th Street location of S&B's will donate 10% of daily sales to Root to Rise Inc, an Oklahoma City based nonprofit aiding in the healing of trauma victims through yoga, mindful awareness, and meditation. - May 22, 2014 - Root to Rise Inc
Arizona Nonprofit “Dignity Kids” Launches Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Poster Contest on Twitter
One winner will receive signed collectible movie poster. - May 22, 2014 - Dignity Kids, Inc.
Third Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success to Bring Fitness and Empowerment to Women in Tampa Bay
Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The 3rd Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place at Westfield Citrus Park on Saturday, July 12, 2014 starting at 7:30 am. - May 22, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Double Amputee to Parachute Into Coca-Cola 600
Dana Bowman to deploy special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes at Sunday’s race. - May 21, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
doabitofgood.com Joins the Givecoin Foundation to Give Away 200,000 Coins
New charitable giving communications platform doabitofgood.com announces partnership with crypto-currency developers Givecoin.info to create virtuous cycle of giving through distribution of charity focused Bitcoin alternative. - May 20, 2014 - Strength in Numbers Foundation
Givecoin.info Announces Partnership with Do A Bit of Good: World's First Charitable Mining Screensaver
Givecoin, first cryptocurrency to distribute shares to charities, has partnered with Do A Bit of Good: a nonprofit cryptocurrency-mining screensaver which donates shares to charities and causes. - May 20, 2014 - Givecoin Foundation
Women's Council of Realtors Hosting Their Annual Spring Tea
The Inland Valley Women's Council of Realtors is Hosting their annual spring tea to raise money and awareness for Lori's Locks. Lori's Locks provides wigs for women undergoing chemotherapy. - May 20, 2014 - James Free Properties
Christopher Weil & Company, Inc. Launches Family Philanthropy Services
CWC teams up with local philanthropist Valerie Jacobs to help private foundations and families build an effective infrastructure for charitable giving. - May 19, 2014 - Christopher Weil & Company
The Gratitude House Teaches Healing Through Hands‐on Workshops
The Gratitude House, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), aims to bring joy through art and meditation. - May 18, 2014 - United Charitable Programs
Dave Buckley and The Charitable Foundation Chase Ambulances to Help Ailing Children
“The Ambulance Chase around Lake Miramar provided a fun opportunity to support the Professional Alliance for Children,” commented Dave Buckley of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Buckley represented the brokerage’s Escondido office in the 8k portion of the... - May 18, 2014 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Financial Literacy Grants Made Available Through the Support of Wells Fargo
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) is proud to announce it is partnering with Wells Fargo to establish a statewide financial literacy program for students in adult education/literacy, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs. Financial education promotes... - May 16, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Actress Cicely Tyson Invites 20 Yr Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder as Guest Speaker
Award-winning 20-year-old fantasy genre author & CEO R.J. Tolson's National Literacy Campaign and novel, "Chaos Chronicles Book 1: Zephyr The West Wind," are not only igniting a passion in America's youth to forge new paths, excel beyond their limits and "Never Give Up" on their dreams but receiving Star Power endorsements. - May 15, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Amazing Grace Lutheran Helping Imprisoned Women Return to Society
It takes a very special person, and lots of support, to help mend the broken lives of those often overlooked or rejected by society. - May 15, 2014 - Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
ECF Announces Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House
The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) welcomes the community to its Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House at 431 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, from 12noon to 2pm. “Serving the community since 1968, ECF’s Art Center Program has a long history... - May 15, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Five Dallas Charities Receive 100+ Bikes and Wagons from McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
McCarthy’s Heart Hats Program Donates to Celebrate 150th Anniversary - May 15, 2014 - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Crysta Design Group Creates Crysta for a Cause
Crysta for a Cause is a part of Crysta Design Group that is changing communities around the World. "Small businesses around the World help communities grow stronger, by uniting people, sharing services or products, and giving back. As part of the community of Glendale, California, we believe... - May 15, 2014 - Crysta Design Group
The First Permanent Housing Solution for LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth is Opening in the Inland Empire
This Fall Joshua Home: An LGBTQ Safe Haven will open its doors as the premiere permanent Gender Inclusive Group Home in San Bernardino County. - May 15, 2014 - Annette Patterson, LES
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Teleperformance Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbia, SC Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - May 14, 2014 - Teleperformance
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team in Training Announce a Gala Evening & Fund Raiser at Ray's Boathouse, Seattle on 29th May. Keynote Speaker - Anna Cummins.
LLS Gala Evening & Fund Raiser featuring Anna Cummins Gold Medalist, Women's 8+ Rowing 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms Cummins will speak in support of the first ever rowing crew for Team in Training, a fund raising branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT Rowers are training for The Masters Regional Rowing Championships & raising donations so those with blood cancers may better their lives. Anna Cummins & '08 Olympic Crew will be inducted to the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame 05/31/14. - May 14, 2014 - TNT Novice Rowers 2014
Families and Friends of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Fight Cancer through Relay For Life
Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida - May 14, 2014 - Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida
TFI Envision, Inc Donates Creative Services for Ride for Angels Event
TFI Envision, Inc. donated their creative services for the Ride for Angels event by providing the logo, poster, ads and elements for their online presence, as well as spreading the word about this fun, non competitive charity cycling event. - May 14, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Alliance of Cambridge Advisors is Now Alliance of Comprehensive Planners Fee-Only Financial Planning Network Rebrand
Alliance of Cambridge Advisors (ACA) changed their name to the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP). Alliance of Comprehensive Planners are the resource for fee-only financial planners looking to join a community of advisors. All members are trained in the ACP System, a comprehensive planning methodology for working with clients. - May 13, 2014 - Alliance of Comprehensive Planners
The HOPE Program Announces 3rd Annual "A Taste of HOPE": An Evening of Tastings, Toasts & Transformations
Celebrity chef and bestselling cookbook author Rocco Dispirito will be among the dozens enjoying an evening of tastes, toasts and transformations at The HOPE Program’s third annual ‘A Taste of Hope.’ The work-readiness nonprofit’s signature fundraising event is being held on... - May 13, 2014 - The HOPE Program
Youth Civic Summit-Educating Youth of Their Legal Rights
Glory to Glory Ministries is hosting a Youth Civic Summit, a seminar geared towards young people in order to educate them on their rights, responsibilities, and suggested strategies for getting through potential confrontations calmly and safely. All youth (ages 11-18) and parent are invited to the seminar. - May 13, 2014 - Glory to Glory Ministries
The Chatman Women's Foundation Partners Up with Houston's All Stars of Comedy
On May 14, 2014 at the Houston Improv, The Chatman Women's Foundation will stand together with the Houston All-Stars of Comedy, Vol. 3.4 – brought to you by Carlos Wallace of Sol-Caritas. The Chatman Women's Foundation financially empowers women to be independent contributors to society and... - May 13, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Leads Lineup for Friends of Karen Gala
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera will be honored with Friends of Karen’s Humanitarian Award at the charity’s gala benefit “An Evening in Venice” on June 14, 2014, at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer and former president of The Junior League of Northern Westchester Becki Fleischer will receive the Sheila W. Petersen Award. CNN's John Berman is the emcee. - May 13, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Quiet Punch: Fists Will Fly in the Home, Apartment, and Office
Quiet Punch is one of the first patent pending boxing fitness products to be released for home, apartment and office use. Pre-order campaign has raised over $3,000 complements of Boxing For All, Inc. - May 12, 2014 - Quiet Punch
Zonta Club of Douglas County Hosts Successful 10th Annual Trivia Night
Zonta Douglas County recently hosted its Trivia Night and awarded one scholarship and three grants from the proceeds. - May 11, 2014 - Zonta Douglas County
Three New Publications Produced by Eastern National
Three new publications highlighting three distinctly different National Park Service Sites have been produced by Eastern National: "Independence: The Park in Pictures," "Minuteman Missile National Historic Site," and "Upper Delaware in Verse and... - May 11, 2014 - Eastern National
Passionate Connecticut Man & Woman of the Year Candidates Raise $305,000 for Blood Cancer Research
Candidates, Supporters and Survivors Celebrate Culmination of 10-Week Fundraising Campaign at Grand Finale Celebration - May 10, 2014 - LLS Connecticut chapter
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Donates $3,480 to Local Schools to Support Supplemental Meal Programs
Bank committed to providing support through Famers’ Market promotion. - May 10, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
The Osisis Group Partners with 3N1 Fundraising for 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway
The Osisis Group in partnershp with 3N1 Tree Fundraising is hosting a 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway in the DC Metro Area. This is just one of many partnerships for 3N1 who is working to hold the largest backpack giveaway in one day on July 24th. - May 10, 2014 - The Osisis Group
Surpassing Expectations
Eden Autism Services Exceeds $7 Million Capital Campaign Goal - May 09, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Cat Care Society Partners with LoveAnimals.org to Raise Funds to Help Shelter Kitty Wakko
Cat Care Society (CCS) is partnering with LoveAnimals.org to raise funds to help Shelter Kitty Wakko during May 2014. Wakko has a congenital abnormality of his nasal passage that requires sophisticated diagnostics and treatment so he can be adopted to his forever home. - May 09, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Sacramento's First Hospice House
Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation is breaking ground in September 2014 to build the very first hospice house in Sacramento. The hospice house will be supported by Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation to ensure all people receive compassionate end of life care regardless of their ability to pay. - May 08, 2014 - Sehr-Allen Charitable Foundation
Data-Tech Sponsors the 2014 Tampa Bay Non Profit Leadership Conference
Data-Tech has chosen to sponsor the 2014 Tampa Bay Non Profit Leadership Conference as a Good Will Sponsor. 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. - May 08, 2014 - Data-Tech