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.
Xclaimed Ministries’ Smart Phone App
Xclaimed Ministries announced the release of it’s smart phone app and is now available on iTunes and Google Play. The app is designed to bring all of the services and social media to one location. Paul Karanick, co-founder of Xclaimed Ministries, said, “We have been working on an easy... - May 07, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
AmeriCorps NCCC Provides Vital Services to Mississippi Communities After Deadly Severe Weather
Approximately 103 national service members have deployed or are pending deployment to Arkansas, Mississippi and Kansas in response to Monday’s deadly severe weather outbreak. Some 34 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members, based at the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region... - May 05, 2014 - AmeriCorps NCCC
5th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Come join the Berkeley Lions, Tues. May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. Stroll along North Shattuck between Hearst and Vine, while enjoying samples at Gourmet Ghetto Eateries and raising money for charity. Join in with the Berkeley Lions Club, serving the needy of Berkeley for 95 years, in this opportunity to try some of the best faire in town. Show support for over twenty-five local shops contributing tasty treats to raise funds for the community. - May 04, 2014 - Berkeley Lions Club, Lions International
Reality Television Celebrity to Host Special Tribute to Veterans
Basketball Wives LA Star and Author Jackie Christie to MC Event Supporting Men and Women in the Military. - May 04, 2014 - Hyasa Center
Gardening for Smiles
Dramm will donate a portion of May sales to the Free to Smile Foundation as a new Springing for Hope Initiative. - May 04, 2014 - Dramm Corporation
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
Two Local Churches Sponsoring Joint May 4 Evening Prayer Service, Collection for Victims of Storms in North Mississippi
Westminster Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist churches to sponsor 6:30 p.m. joint prayer service and goods collections this Sunday for those affected by recent tornadoes in North Mississippi. - May 03, 2014 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
Eastern National Announces 2013 Award Winners
Annual Awards Highlight Excellence in Performance and Partnership - May 03, 2014 - Eastern National
IDEX Celebrates Goldman Prize Winning Environmental Activist Desmond D’Sa
Desmond D’Sa, Coordinator of South Africa’s SDCEA (South Durban Community Environmental Alliance), has won the 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize. On Thursday, May 15th, IDEX will hold a celebratory reception for Mr. D’Sa at The Second Act in San Francisco. The evening will feature live music, a video presentation, and a light buffet dinner. Tickets are available online and at the door. - May 02, 2014 - Thousand Currents
Cat Care Society Launches the 2014 "Tails of the Painted Cats" Summer Tour at Lakewood Arts Council Gallery in May
"Tails of the Painted Cats" returns for a fourth consecutive year, raising funds for the shelter cats and community outreach programs at Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood. The 2014 Summer Tour begins in May at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery, prior to touring throughout the community. The Gala Dinner & Auction is July 26th at Pinehurst Country Club. - May 02, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Direct Sales Women's Empowerment Company Launches with Crowdfunding
Ginga Baby is the first philanthropic business for women who care. It’s free to join, free to use and offers referral commissions on exclusive product lines. - May 01, 2014 - 24ravens
Author's First Children's Book Inspired by Free Wheelchair Mission's Cause
Author Ellen Gaffney’s first children’s book “Wings for a Flower” was inspired by the story of wheelchair recipient Lotus Blossom. - May 01, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
TECH Outreach Holds 4th AGM
During TECH Outreach's 4th AGM, the President unveiled the Strategic Plan that was developed during the Strategic Planning meeting in January 2014. - May 01, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Orange County Sorority Members and a CSUF Graduate Student Team Up to Support a Local Non-Profit Organization
On April 24th, 2014 at Orange High School, local undergraduates and a graduate student (CSUF) teamed up to put on a new event to benefit Camp Fire Orange County (a local chapter of Camp Fire USA). The event raised over $4K and awareness for the organization. - May 01, 2014 - Camp Fire Orange County
Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC Will Host a Series of Comprehensive Grant Proposal Development and Readiness Workshops in Southwest Florida
Kirk's Consulting Services of Fort Myers, FL will offer a comprehensive summer series of grant proposal development and grant funding research workshops for community and faith-based organizations and the general public in Southwest Florida. These workshops will teach specific skills needed to find and successfully secure grant funding, and will educate and empower staff and volunteers to aid in improving their organizations and communities likelihood of success. - April 30, 2014 - Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC
Free Wheelchair Mission Volunteers Honored at OneOC's Spirit of Volunteerism Awards
Five Free Wheelchair Mission volunteers recognized at OneOC’s annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. - April 30, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
MyPhoneVouchers Actively Helps Local Foundations to Achieve Fundraising Goal
Local foundation that needs fundraising can easily contact MyPhoneVouchers and ask for assistance with their local event. - April 30, 2014 - MyPhoneVouchers
Motorcyclists Exceed $228,500 for Kids
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in New Mexico and Texas raised $228,548 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on April 27. More than 550 motorcyclists attended the events in Albuquerque, N.M., and Humble, Texas, to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Andy, Sage, Jaiden, Megan, Jake,... - April 30, 2014 - Ride for Kids
"The Success Initiative" by 20-Yr-Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder
Young business guru R.J. Tolson's innate ability to consistently imagine and create, combined with his knowledge and experience, deliver "The Start Guide" to developing at any age practical success skills for life. - April 29, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Childhelp Honors Beverly Cohen at Woman of the World Luncheon and Fashion Show
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, Childhelp will honor Beverly Cohen of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel, with the Woman of the World Award. Shaun Robinson, TV Host and anchor of Access Hollywood will host the day’s events and presentation ceremony. - April 26, 2014 - Childhelp
Hyasa Center and the Armenian American Theatrical Society Present a Special Music Tribute and Red Carpet/VIP After Party for Veterans Memorial Weekend
Hyasa Center, a Non-Profit Organization is sponsoring a special tribute to the men and women who served in the military. The event will be held on May 24th in Glendale, CA. Hyasa Center was established to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the community of Greater Los Angeles and the State of California. - April 26, 2014 - Hyasa Center
Godsent TV Launches Fundraising Campaign to Give Up a Cup of Coffee and Donate "Five Bucks"
Godsent TV has launched it's first fundraising campaign for the children around the world and is making a difference one child at a time with a recurring donation of just "Five Bucks" per month, the price of a cup of coffee. - April 26, 2014 - Godsent TV
Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer
St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. of Stoughton, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Leonard C. Gosule, Ph.D. Dr. Gosule is the Connection Peer Facilitator at the National... - April 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hoops for Health, Fighting Obesity and Type-2 Diabetes
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. - April 25, 2014 - United Charitable Programs
Half Marathon Team Event for Children's Wishes
Join the Children's Wishes half-marathon team on April 28th at Vanity (566 South Main Street, Providence) to show your support for their participation in the Cox Providence Rhode Races Half-Marathon in honor of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, and a... - April 25, 2014 - Children's Wishes
Code for India Announces First Ever Simultaneous Hackathon Event in Bangalore and Mountain View
"Think Local, Hack Global" Engineers are coming together in Bangalore, India and Mountain View, California to create apps that empower poor populations. Teams of hackers that register apps at www.CodeForResilience.org by May 11, 2014 will be eligible for a grand prize trip to London. More details about how to register for the Code for India hackathon can be found at http://codeforindia.org/cfi-hackathon/. - April 24, 2014 - Code For India
Furnishing Hope Program Helps Non-Profits Raise Thousands – with a Potential of Much More
Capital Choice Office Furniture creates furniture donation program to give back to the community. - April 24, 2014 - Capital Choice Office Furniture
PHX Architecture to Host Food Drive for St. Mary's Food Bank
PHX Architecture will be hosting a Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank in May. - April 24, 2014 - PHX Architecture
EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel
Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Matches Donations for Local Charity - Our Neighbors’ Table
Bank matched private contributions up to a total of $15,000 to provide food to those in need. - April 23, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Illinois Eye-Bank Bloomington Announces Third Annual Night for Sight Event
The Illinois Eye-Bank in Bloomington is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Night for Sight Event, celebrating cornea recipients and the work of Dr. Robert M. Lee. All proceeds from the event go towards the Dr. John E. Randolph Memorial Fund. - April 23, 2014 - Illinois Eye-Bank
The Hope For Youth Foundation Partners with Friends Of Karen
For 25 years, The Hope For Youth Foundation has raised money by producing and selling the beautiful "Hudson Valley Weather Calendar," donating every penny to local children's charities. Back when it started in 1989, Friends of Karen was the very fist charity to receive a grant. It just received another. - April 23, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Donates $5,000 to Community Action, Inc.
Bank supports local organization’s financial literacy program. - April 22, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
Infinite Earth’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project Delivers Clean Water
Rimba Raya, the world’s largest REDD project completes its pilot program to deliver clean water filters and protect the Indonesian forest community from lethal waterborne disease. - April 21, 2014 - Infinite Earth
Mosaic Arts International 2014 Opens April 24, 2014 at Williams Tower Gallery, Houston, TX
SAMA’s annual juried art show, Mosaic Arts International (MAI), will be presented next week at Williams Tower Gallery in Houston, Texas. The exhibition offers a rare and enriching opportunity to experience, in person, the unique texture and diversity of the best of contemporary mosaic art, an art form that is so rich and compelling that it is often difficult to capture the full essence in a photograph. - April 21, 2014 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Jacksonville Law Firm Honored as a "Company with Heart"
High Profile Personal Victims' Rights Lawyer John Phillips Received Award for Charitable Giving. - April 20, 2014 - Law Office of John M Phillips
AG Reliable Remodeling Supports Company Co-Founder and Local Framingham Runner, Laura Grome, as She Prepares to Run the 118th Boston Marathon
AG Reliable Remodeling supports company co-founder and local Framingham runner, Laura Grome, as she prepares to run the 118th Boston Marathon. Laura is one of the 25 members of Team Framingham participating in the 2014 Boston Marathon. The Town of Framingham held a random selection drawing to... - April 20, 2014 - AG Reliable Remodeling
Arvind Ltd. Drives Better Hygiene Facilities for Raigarh Village, Tapi District
Arvind Ltd. supported by PVH Corp inaugurated a Sanitation Block for the community on 6th March in Raigarh Village located in Tapi district, South Gujarat. The project was funded by ‘ZERO TO HERO’ foundation founded by PVH (Phillips-Van Heusen) Corp; USA, and executed by Narottam... - April 19, 2014 - Arvind Limited
Equine Outreach Celebrates ASPCA Help a Horse Day on April 26th
Equine Outreach Inc. will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant prizes to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, Equine Outreach will kick off the event at 11:30 am with a ribbon cutting, celebrating the completion of phase one of their new multi-purpose barn. - April 18, 2014 - Equine Outreach Inc.
EPMG Announces Partnership with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
EPMG adopts Salesforce.com’s 1/1/1 Corporate Philanthropy Model to support the organization and its mission to serve the community. - April 18, 2014 - EPMG
Suicidal Comedian Comes Back to Life with the Laughter Foundation - Announcing the Launch of "Comedy Triage" Campaign on indiegogo.com
After reaching the pinnacles of success in the UK with his “farewell performance” routine, American stand-up comedian says “farewell” for real. Out of the ashes, Steven Alan Green creates The Laughter Foundation (a non-profit) providing a cash cart for comedy and professional comedians on Indiegogo.com. - April 17, 2014 - The Laughter Foundation
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Throw Birthday Party for Children in Need
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP (KK LLP), a leading full-service intellectual property (IP) law firm, participated in a volunteer service project in partnership with The Birthday Party Project to throw a birthday party for Dallas-area children on April 7, 2014. The party was held at a participating safe home... - April 17, 2014 - Klemchuk LLP
Triangle Family Services Hosts 12th Annual Gingerbread Benefit on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Named Presenting Sponsor for Annual Holiday Fundraiser - April 17, 2014 - Triangle Family Services
IJIS Institute Presents Benefit Donation to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The IJIS Institute donated $5,000 collected during its annual Badge & Tech Benefit to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. - April 17, 2014 - IJIS Institute
SEAMS to Host Largest Ever Supply Chain USA Pavilion & Reception at Texprocess Americas
Supply Chain USA will feature more than 35 individual company exhibits featuring the complete range of Made in USA supply chain manufacturing, components and services for the diverse fashion and sewn products industries. More than 200 industry professionals will attend the evening reception. - April 16, 2014 - SEAMS Association
"Given Our Chance" Wins Remi Award at Houston Worldfest
Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International win a Remi Award at the 47th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival for their documentary "Given Our Chance." - April 16, 2014 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2014 Moves to Santa Monica
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - April 16, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
MyMediabox™ Chosen by FIBA as Online Solution to Marketing and Product Approval Management Needs
FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, has chosen the MyMediabox suite of applications to improve Marketing and Product Approval. - April 15, 2014 - MyMediabox