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.
Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser & Raffle - Grand Prize $10,000 Cash
The Palm Harbor Library is holding its 1st Annual Fundraiser initiative for a new roof and air conditioners on the property. From this one fundraiser, 62% the ticket sales will be for cash prizes, the remainder goes to the initiative. The estimated cost of the Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" project is $340,000 - $400,000. - April 01, 2014 - Palm Harbor Library
The Heights Foundation Receives Donation for Performing Arts Hall Sound Equipment
Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music... - April 01, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Asante Africa Foundation’s Wezesha Vijana Program Highlighted as Best Practice in UNESCO Report
Education can change a girl’s life and that of her family, community and society at large. When women are educated, child marriages and child mortality are drastically reduced. Even primary education alone substantially reduces maternal mortality. To reap these benefits, girls have to stay... - April 01, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Filmmaker Draws from Experience as a Mentor with New Novel
Filmmaker seeks to use crowdfunding and new novel to finish film about the importance of black men mentoring young black boys. - March 31, 2014 - Meroen Press
Ontario Energy Group Supports Sustainable Water Resources
OEG has committed itself to supporting the Gifts of Hope Water and Sanitation for Communities gift, raising $4,000 to give communities in the developing world access to clean, reliable water and sanitation facilities, and giving community members the training and skills needed to protect their water supply to ensure it will be there for future generations. - March 31, 2014 - Ontario Energy Group
FiXiT Celebrates Three Year Anniversary of GetYourFix Program with Free Spay/Neuter for Pit Bull Terriers
Happy Birthday GetYourFix! GetYourFix was launched by FiXiT in March 2011 in response to many requests from people caring for animals – many that came to them as a stray or rescue – that needed help with the cost of a spay and neuter surgery. In those short three years, the organization... - March 30, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
Eden Autism Services Exceeds $500,000 Challenge Grant
Eden Autism Services is excited to announce that it has exceeded its goal of raising an additional $1,000,000 through a matching grant to its $7,000,000 capital campaign. Eden embarked on its first major capital campaign, Nurturing Today, Embracing Tomorrow, in April 2009 to fund its model... - March 30, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Idyllwild Nature Center to Host Fundraiser Tea for Lemon Lily Festival
Idyllwild Nature Center to Host Fundraiser Tea for Lemon Lily Festival. - March 30, 2014 - Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival
The Gift of a Holiday Dinner for a Sick Child
Friends of Karen, a local children's charity, helps families caring for a child with cancer to celebrate the springtime holidays. - March 30, 2014 - Friends of Karen
CFO as Strategist: Brian Friedman Honored at CFO Studio Reception
Brian Friedman, CFO of the New York Jets, featured in the Q1 2014 cover story of CFO Studio magazine, was honored at a reception on March 27 at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, NJ. The Jets organization and CFO Studio event, attracted a strong turnout of New Jersey-area... - March 29, 2014 - CFO Studio
Children's Benefit Horse Show to Include Alex's Lemonade Stand
UPHA Chapter 15's Children's Benefit Horse Show to include Alex's Lemonade Stand, event will contribute to fight against childhood cancer. In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, the annual Children's Benefit Horse Show will host an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the... - March 28, 2014 - UPHA Chapter 15
Mizner Country Club Paints the Town for Charity
Mizner Country Club Adopts Two Classrooms in Delray Beach - March 28, 2014 - Mizner Country Club
The College of New Jersey to Grant Academic Credit for America's Unofficial Ambassadors Program
Innovative internship initiative gives college volunteers credit for strengthening communities and combating American stereotypes in Muslim majority countries. - March 28, 2014 - America's Unofficial Ambassadors
Broward Meals on Wheels to Hold March for Meals Campaign
Support will help to continue feeding homebound seniors in our community. - March 28, 2014 - Meals on Wheels South Florida
Omega Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation Honored for Helping Equines
Hundreds of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules have arrived at the non-profit Omega Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation Center over the years, been loved and nurtured and then placed in caring homes of their own. Recently, the Omega Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation Center was recognized by A Home... - March 27, 2014 - Equine Network, LLC
BizWorld.org to Honor Qualcomm Incorporated Executive Chairman Dr. Paul E. Jacobs at Annual Awards Dinner BizWorld.org Will Launch BizMovie 2.0 Program at Event
BizWorld.org, an international non-profit providing fun and engaging entrepreneurship programs for elementary and middle school children, will honor Qualcomm Incorporated’s executive chairman of the board of directors, Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, at its annual Awards Dinner, April 10, 2014, at the... - March 27, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Valley Youth House Presents 4th Annual Always Bet on Youth to Benefit Philadelphia Homeless and Foster Youth
Valley Youth House (VYH) will host a casino-themed gala to support homeless and foster youth in Philadelphia on Friday, March 28, 2014 from 6 pm-10 pm at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. - March 27, 2014 - Valley Youth House
Mike’s Consulting Inc. Changes Name to North Star NP
Twin Cities nonprofit consulting provider Mike’s Consulting, Inc. has changed its name to North Star NP. Services in accounting, bookkeeping and technology support will continue with the addition of website hosting and development and communication and creative services such as content development and media production. - March 27, 2014 - North Star NP
HuTerra Foundation Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
The HuTerra Foundation will now have access to grants and crucial discounts with partnering organizations which will enable the foundation to continue to grow its reach and impact. - March 27, 2014 - HuTerra Foundation
Service Organization YRNO Wins Super Service Challenge
Service organization Youth Rebuilding New Orleans began their work in the New Orleans community right after Hurricane Katrina. They have been rewarded $44,000 for winning the Super Service Challenge. - March 26, 2014 - Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
RSI Bank and The Gateway Family YMCA Partner to Serve the Rahway Community
RSI Bank presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA Annual Support Campaign. - March 26, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Skateboarder to Ride 8,000 Miles, 35 States, in 100 Days for Cancer
Mark Williams, a skate instructor for Goskate.com, is riding 8,000 miles on his skateboard to raise money for breast cancer. His journey starts in Vermont and goes on to California before returning to Maryland. - March 25, 2014 - Goskate.com
Dancing for a Cause Charity Event
The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary announces its fourth annual “Dancing for a Cause” event to be held Friday, May 9th at the Historic Casino San Clemente. The money raised for this event will support the children’s charities of the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary and Autism Speaks. - March 25, 2014 - Dancing For A Cause
BobbleRoos Partners with Girl Scout Troop to Donate Toddler Pillows to Chicago Women’s Shelter
BobbleRoos partnered with Chicago-based Girl Scout Troop 20469 to donate 50 toddler pillows to be used as travel pillows to Sarah’s Circle – a women’s shelter in Chicago, IL as part of a service project for the Girl Scout Bronze Award. - March 24, 2014 - BobbleRoos by RS Kids Inc.
Recognition and Gratitude Go Hand-in-Hand
Dr. Clayton Lawrence takes the opportunity to thank a host of supporters after being recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a 2014 Minority Business Leader Award Winner. - March 22, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Art Benefit to Raise Money for O’Connor House
Featuring Artists Beth Ames Swartz, Hunt Slonem, and Wolf Kahn - March 22, 2014 - PHX Architecture
Camp Better America Chosen as a Top Five Nominee by the CLASSY Awards 2014
Camp Better America chosen as a top five nominee. - March 20, 2014 - Camp Better America
Vapur® and Orfalea Foundation Bring Hydration Back to School
Encourages hydration in schools through a donation of Refill Stations and Anti-Bottles. - March 20, 2014 - Vapur
Thousands of Dollars in Grants & Scholarships Still Available to Design Students
Thousands of dollars in Grants and Scholarships are unawarded and immediately available to University and College Interior Design focused students. Everyone needs to apply before April 30th, 2014 to be awarded these monies for their Design Projects. - March 19, 2014 - IFDA Educational Foundation
Guan-Cheng Sun Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Guan-Cheng Sun of Seattle, Washington has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Guan-Cheng Sun Dr. Sun has over 16 years experience in the field of education. He is the Executive... - March 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Concrete Pipe Industry to Convene in Vegas for 2014 ACPA Convention
American Concrete Pipe Association will review recent progress, strategic plan for coming year at annual meeting. - March 19, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Welcomes Extraordinary Locals Into Distinguished Company
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore hosts annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. - March 19, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
BWSNews Brain Awareness Grant Recipients
Banyan Tree Foundation Academy – Point Loma, operated by Banyan Tree Educational Services, has been selected as the recipient of a license for Skatekids and Ramps to Reading as part of the BrainWare Brain Awareness Week Grant Program. The grant program supports the purpose of Brain Awareness Week in promoting a broader understanding of the importance of brain research and its contribution to effective learning and cognitive development in schools. - March 18, 2014 - Banyan Tree Educational Services
The Heights Foundation Receives $24,000 Grant from Local Rotarians
Six local Rotary Clubs teamed up to donate $24,000 to The Heights Foundation to purchase industrial kitchen equipment for The Heights Culinary Center. The Rotary Clubs of Sanibel-Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers South, Estero, Bonita Springs Sunrise and Fort Myers Sunrise each contributed $2,200 and the Rotary District 6960 provided matching funds. - March 18, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
"What a Difference a Friend Can Make" Gala to Benefit Keystone House, Inc. Will be Held on Friday, April 25, 2014
A pre-gala kick off party on February 26 was held at Aitoro in Norwalk to build momentum for the April 25th Keystone House gala. Mayor Harry Rilling mingled with sponsors, supporters, friends, staff and board members during the evening. - March 17, 2014 - Keystone House, Inc.
Team Walking 4 Juanita of The Cleveland Chapter of The Alzheimer's Association's "Walk to End Alzheimer's" to Host Charity Easter Egg Hunt
Team Walking 4 Juanita, a volunteer team for the Alzheimer's Association's "Walk to End Alzheimer's" is committed to raising both awareness and funds to support the research, treatment, and cure of this disease, along with, the services that the Alzheimer's Association provides for those affected with Alzheimer's and their family members/ caregivers. - March 17, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association - Team Walking 4 Juanita
Community Organizations Come Together to Give Thanks and Give Hope
The Northern Virginia Urban League (NVUL) has invited LEAP Foundation DC to join with it and other charitable organizations to support its 24th Annual Community Service and Awards Scholarship Dinner on April 4, 2014. - March 16, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Area Non-Profit Makes a Good Life More Accessible for Aging, Disabled, and Military Veterans
Accessible West Virginia Association and it’s flagship program: “Handyman House Call” provides accessibility modifications and handyman /chore services to fixed income clients, to foster independent living. Meetings are open to the public and membership is given to those who attend two meetings of the Association. - March 16, 2014 - Accessible West Virginia Association
TV Personality/Energy Worker & Hypnotist Creates Charity to Motivate Others in Their Community
Cindy Nolte, TV Personality / Energy Worker, recently founded a charity called Support Your Own to motivate others to help others in their communities using the skills that they have. By a twist of fate, the first charity event will benefit a friend of Nolte's that she shared her plans regarding the charity with. The individual to benefit from the event, Donna Scheibner, was diagnosed with PVOD, and in need of a double lung transplant. - March 15, 2014 - Support Your Own
Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota Hires New Executive Director
Ashley Steckler joined Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota (CACND) in February 2014 as Executive Director of the state chapter. The announcement made by Paula Condol, President of the Board of Directors. - March 15, 2014 - Children's Advocacy Centers of North Dakota
Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic Provides Relaxation Services to Ronald McDonald House of Durham
Local Spa and Cosmetic Clinic Offers Stress Relief to Families with Critically Ill Children - March 15, 2014 - Healing Waters
1st Choice Advisors Announces New Alabama Office
Today, 1st Choice Advisors announced immediate availability of Abila MIP Fund Accounting and other information technology services to the Southern United States via their new office in Alabama. They also announced the T. Levi Jiles has come on board as their Solutions & Technical Advisor and... - March 14, 2014 - 1st Choice Advisors
Become a Hospice Volunteer
Fidelis Hospice bucks the negative dip in volunteering trend. - March 14, 2014 - Fidelis Hospice
Big Rosé Raises Big Bucks for Meals On Wheels Delaware
FranksWine fundraises for Delaware Seniors during the “Month of Love”. - March 14, 2014 - Meals On Wheels Delaware
Kathryn Kelly Inducted Into Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame
Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation was recently inducted into The Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors graduates of Bishop Verot who are academically accomplished scholars, spiritual and faith-based people and leaders committed to... - March 14, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Continuing to Race for an Incredible Cause
Dr. Clayton Lawrence will run in the USA Rock ‘N’ Roll marathon this weekend to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in hopes of continuing to bring a greater awareness to these debilitating diseases. - March 14, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Continued Partnership with World Vision to Distribute Wheelchairs
Free Wheelchair Mission has containers of wheelchairs en-route to Rwanda and Zambia in partnership with World Vision. - March 13, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Local Communities Work Together to Save Port Jeff Village Treasure
Beloved Toy Store in Danger of Closing - March 13, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Santa to the Sea Provides $500 Scholarships to Oxnard College Students
Seventy-five incoming Oxnard College students will each receive a $500 scholarship to help pay for their schooling, thanks to Santa to the Sea and partnerships with the Oxnard College Foundation and Gene Haas Foundation. The Oxnard College Foundation will award the $37,500 in Santa to the Sea... - March 13, 2014 - Santa to the Sea