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.

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

Santa to the Sea Race Director Prepares for His Salsa Dancing Competition – Hosts Fundraiser to Benefit Scholarship Fund

Santa to the Sea founder and race director Mike Barber is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for his charity as a part of Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Dancing with Our Community Stars contest. - July 13, 2014 - Santa to the Sea

WICR Waterproofing & Decking Joins Team CAI-GLAC to Finish the Fight against Cancer

WICR joins Team CAI-GLAC in American Cancer Society: Relay for Life, Santa Moncia. The event will be held in Los Angeles County at the Santa Monica College on July 26, 2014. All proceeds for the event will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. - July 11, 2014 - WICR Waterproofing & Decking

S&B Burger Joint's "Pay It Forward Tuesday" July 22nd Will Benefit FLLS

S&B Burger Joint's "Pay it Forward Tuesday" July 22nd will benefit FLLS/Friend of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! S&B will donate 10% of the entire day's sales to FLLS! - July 11, 2014 - Friends of LLS

Herman Cain to Speak at the H.O.P.E. Park First Annual Gala

Southern Crescent Sports Foundation (SCSF) is pleased to announce that Herman Cain will be the guest speaker at the H.O.P.E. Park Inaugural Gala benefiting H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel) Park. The Gala will take place on September 6, 2014 at the Airport Sheraton in Atlanta. H.O.P.E. Park,... - July 11, 2014 - Southern Crescent Sports Foundation

Charles Stiefel is Inaugural Donor to Yale Cancer Center Discovery Fund

High-risk, high-reward fund aims to accelerate cancer research. - July 10, 2014 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy

Rob Boyd Named Chief Operating Officer at The Heights Center

The Heights Foundation announces that Rob Boyd has been named Chief Operating Officer at The Heights Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Boyd is responsible for the day to day operations of the Heights Center including facility management, employee relations and retention, fiscal management,... - July 10, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

Humanity for Horses of California is Accredited 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 Accredited status to Humanity for Horses as of July 1, 2014. Accreditation signifies that Humanity for Horses meets GFAS’s... - July 09, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Eisner Foundation

Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Eisner Foundation. This grant will provide support for educational and therapeutic services to 190 K-12 students with special needs at ECF’s Kayne Eras School. The Eisner Foundation was started... - July 09, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Wahl® and GreaterGood Go Rogue to Clean Up Image of Shelter Dogs

Pet Grooming Leader Wahl and GreaterGood Foundation are inviting the public to help transform the image of shelter and rescue pets from what is portrayed on TV to what is reality - these are beautiful animals that deserve a fresh start. With the aid of grooming products and the support of pet... - July 08, 2014 - GreaterGood

EFFi Foods Eco Friendly Foods Initiatives Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet

EFFi Foods® (www.effifoods.com) joined 1% for the Planet (1%), pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support non-profit organizations focused on sustainability. “Signing on to 1% for the Planet shows EFFi Foods® has a strong commitment to investing in sustainability... - July 08, 2014 - EFFi Foods

Saving Girls and Young Women from Sex Trafficking; The Phoenix Dream Center

Within this past week, the FBI arrested 281 pimps and saved 168 children in a nationwide operation to recover victims of child sex trafficking. 27 of these pimps were arrested right here in Arizona along with 40 clients. 5 children were saved. Phoenix is one of the worst places for child... - July 07, 2014 - Phoenix Dream Center

The Beat MS Dance Walk to Host Kickoff Happy Hour

National MS Society Brings Together Dancers, Artists, and Performers to End Multiple Sclerosis - July 06, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Thousands of Miles Changing Thousands of Lives

LEAP Foundation DC’s Chairman, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, has eclipsed the 6000th mile marker in marathon running to support charitable causes. - July 04, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Bradshaw Interiors to Hold Charity Launch, July 12-13

Bradshaw Interiors to host Bolton Hospice charity event, supported by the Crofters Arms on July 12th and 13th. - July 04, 2014 - Bradshaw Interiors

Democracy.com Announces Acquisition of Civic Engagement Startup Voter’s Friend

Democracy.com today announced the acquisition of Voter’s Friend, a civic engagement website and mobile app enabling voters to enter their zip code or address and quickly learn about the candidates and referendums on their ballot. Launched in December 2010 by founders Daniel McLean and Dylan... - July 02, 2014 - Democracy.com

Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Lights Up Friends of Karen Gala

Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, had one of its most successful events ever with its June 14 gala “An Evening in Venice” benefit, raising $370,000 to help hundreds of children battling cancer or another life-threatening illness in the New York Tri-State Area. Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, who received its Humanitarian Award, ran a surprise auction that wowed the crowd. - July 02, 2014 - Friends of Karen

World Famous Michigander Ron Finch Invites All Motorcycle and Car Enthusiasts to Join a 3 Day Weekend Road-Trip This August Called the Michigan Gumball Rally

"Pure Michigan" on Wheels! The all Michigan, 3 day road trip starts in Detroit, on the roof of the Greektown Casino Parking Garage, Friday August 22 2014 and ends in Sunday August 24, 2014 at the art studio of Ron Finch in Pontiac. Ron Finch is known for his Motorcycle building and painting of choppers / automobiles. The purpose of the Michigan Gumball Rally is to promote Michigan's business, tourism and charity. - July 01, 2014 - American Gumball Rally

Safe Ride to School Seeks Funds for Endangered Afghan Students

GreaterGood.org's progressive program provides school bus for girls attending school in Afghanistan. - July 01, 2014 - GreaterGood

Yayasan IAR Indonesia’s Primate Rehabilitation Centre Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries and rescue/rehabilitation centers, is pleased to announce that Yayasan IAR Indonesia’s (YIARI) Primate Rehabilitation Centre in... - June 30, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Riders Raised Awareness and Support for Affordable Housing at South Shore Habitat for Humanity's 8th Annual "Ride for Habitat"

Riders raised over $25,000 to deliver simple, affordable homes to those in need. - June 29, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity

John Rex Endowment Continues to Invest in Capacity Building for Wake County Nonprofits

The John Rex Endowment awards capacity building grants in the amount of $40,250 for Wade Edwards Learning Lab and $39,462 for Wake Education Partnership. The John Rex Endowment has invested more than $1.5 million since October 2009 to support nonprofit capacity building for 32 local organizations. - June 28, 2014 - John Rex Endowment

Winner Announced in Peterson Roofing's "No Roof Left Behind" Free Roof Giveaway

Henry Blim of Mt. Prospect Named Winner in Peterson Roofing's "No Roof Left Behind" Free Roof Giveaway. - June 26, 2014 - Peterson Roofing, Inc.

YMCA Demonstrates Commitment to Transparency and Receives GuideStar Exchange Gold Participation Level

The YMCA of Austin receives GuideStar Exchange Gold Participation level, exhibiting their commitment to transparency. The YMCA of Austin is among the top 10,000 viewed organizations on GuideStar.com. Only 3,463 nonprofits hold this distinction. - June 26, 2014 - YMCA of Austin

INO Cares Campaign Supports Mikey Medium English School

INO.com, Inc., a website that provides quotes, charts, news and analysis for stock, futures, forex, ETF and mutual fund traders, selects the Mikey Medium English School as the recipient of the INO Cares campaign contribution for July 2014. INO.com launched their monthly charity campaign in January... - June 26, 2014 - INO.com, Inc.

The Gateway Family YMCA Staff Supports Annual Campaign with Over $38,000 in Donations

YMCA Staff Giving Leads the 2014 Annual Campaign - June 25, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Maureen McGrath of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and The Charitable Foundation Provide Hope, Support for Local Women

By hosting a seminar on how to chart a path to homeownership at the Women’s Opportunity Conference, Maureen McGrath of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties made a lasting and positive impact on the lives of numerous local women. McGrath also raised awareness about the event... - June 25, 2014 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Take a "Journey of the Heart" with Friends of Karen to Help Children with Cancer

Children's charity Friends of Karen hopes to raise $150,000 to help children with cancer or another life-threatening illness with their September "Journey of the Heart" bike tour in the New England countryside. Let a child be your inspiration. - June 25, 2014 - Friends of Karen

Atheist Baseball and All-Star Conference with the Minnesota Atheists

St. Paul Saints baseball team partners with the Minnesota Atheists and the Freedom from Religion Foundation for a night of Unbelievable Fun. Saints to drop the S and become the Aints for an evening in July. - June 23, 2014 - Minnesota Atheists

PeaceNow.com Inaugural Sold Out Event Introduced Three Pillars to Create Peace

On June 11, PeaceNow.com held Expressions of Peace, a sold-out event that took place in Santa Monica, CA and was attended by 300 people. This inspiring and entertaining evening combined film, art, music, dance and conversations about creating peace. It began with a screening of the celebrated short film for peace, “Admissions,” starring Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell, and ended with a live performance from international R&B/pop music star from Nigeria, Meaku. http://peacenow.com/ - June 22, 2014 - PeaceNow

Apartment Barcelona Collaborates with the Casal dels Infants in the New Edition of Checking Solidario

The company fights against child poverty for a second year, donating one Euro for each reservation made during the summer. - June 21, 2014 - Apartment Barcelona

JFCS to Highlight Operation Military Assistance Program Benefiting Veterans at Patriot Plaza Dedication

The public can visit nearly 30 organizations serving veterans at the Legacy Zone during the Patriot Plaza dedication June 28 at Sarasota National Cemetery. - June 21, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service

Alzheimer’s Legislation Approved by the Governor

New Law creates the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program to Promote Alzheimer Research in Florida - June 20, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida

Accretive Health Officially Launches 501 (c) (3) Organization

Accretive Helping Hands is proud to announce that its application for tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service has been approved. - June 20, 2014 - Accretive Health

Southeastern Guide Dogs Was Named 2014 Overall Nonprofit of the Year By the Tampa Bay Business Journal

Every year The Tampa Bay Business Journal honors the best nonprofit organizations in Tampa Bay at their annual Nonprofit of the Year Award Luncheon. Southeastern Guide Dogs invests resources into breeding and training the best dogs. - June 20, 2014 - Southeastern Guide Dogs

Oxnard Auto Center Signs on as a Presenting Sponsor of the 7th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

Santa to the Sea announces that the Oxnard Auto Center has signed on to be a presenting sponsor for this year’s 7th Annual Half Marathon race on Dec. 14. This is the Auto Center’s first time sponsoring the event, and their participation includes holiday toy collections at 15 dealerships... - June 19, 2014 - Santa to the Sea

Intouch Credit Union 40th Anniversary Celebration to End with a $4,000 Donation

ITCU wraps up their anniversary donation drive with a check presentation to CPFS on June 26. - June 19, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union

Popular Restaurants and Musicians Come Together in Support of Oregon Children's Cancer Awareness Day

The Soulful Giving Foundation is orchestrating the hottest event in East County by bringing together: 4 incredible bands, 14 of Portland’s finest restaurants, Duck Pond wines, premium draft beers, refreshing cocktails, vendor shopping galore, champagne/jewelry raffle, amazing silent auction items, VIP Pdx limousine, free shuttle service from MHCC, and 2 music-filled “Soul Buses” transporting guests from Portland to Troutdale. - June 18, 2014 - Soulful Giving Foundation

Dr. Dental Sponsors the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" Run

New England dental group, Dr. Dental, sponsors a non-profit event for the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" - a camp for sick children, started by Paul Newman. - June 18, 2014 - Dr. Dental

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Unveils Plans for 2014 Road to Recovery Conference

October 5-8 event in San Diego will be transformative experience for wounded veterans. - June 18, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Valley Youth House Receives $20,000 Award from the Connelly Foundation

Valley Youth House is pleased to announce its selection to receive a two-year grant of $20,000 from the Connelly Foundation. This award will support general operations for the Philadelphia Independent Living Programs, which provide support for homeless youth ages 18-21 who have exited the foster care system. - June 18, 2014 - Valley Youth House