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.

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

Cass and Co. Launches Apparel / Art Collaboration with Caroline Lathan-Stiefel U.S. Acclaimed Textile Artist

Cass and Co., an award-winning leader in luxury shapewear, has launched ART CASS, a multi-faceted philanthropic foundation designed to incorporate the talents of leading artists with CASS shapewear to create apparel that is also wearable art. Proceeds from the collaboration will support artists and fund arts programs to benefit underprivileged children. - April 15, 2014 - CASS

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

The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center Announce New Members to Board of Directors

The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announced that four new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Tracie Bagans, Cindie Barker,... - April 15, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

Johnny Utah’s Bar and Restaurant to Open in South Norwalk. NYC’s Original Mechanical Bull Riding Bar and Restaurant is Set to Take the Stage May 1st.

The party pros behind Johnny Utah’s in New York City and Philadelphia open their newest location in South Norwalk, Connecticut on Washington Street on May 1st. This line-dancin’, shot-pourin’, mechanical bull-ridin’ bar and restaurant is a little bit country, a little bit... - April 14, 2014 - Johnny Utah’s, South Norwalk

WO Bone - a Dog Toy with a Purpose. Each WO Bone Sale Feeds Orphans in Ethiopia.

In 2013, America spent $55 billion on our pets (source, APPA). We clearly love taking great care of our animals, and we should, as most people think of pets as family members. There is a new way to take good care of them (i.e. buy them a new toy) and help others in need at the same time with the new "WO Bone" dog toy from WO Design. Each WO Bone sale (USA made dog toy that is guaranteed and recyclable) feeds orphans in Ethiopia. Pre-sales of the WO Bone are available through wodesign.com. - April 13, 2014 - WO Design

Inspirica Selected TFI Envision, Inc. to Develop Their “Spring Soiree” Event Materials

Inspirica selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop their “Spring Soiree” event invitation, advertising and event materials. - April 13, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.

InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors

The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announces the appointment of two members to its Board of Directors. The new appointees to three-year terms are Jerry Bowman and Sanford “Sandy” Mangold. The INMA leads the private sector side of the InfraGard public-private partnership. It... - April 12, 2014 - InfraGard National Members Alliance

Uniform Advantage Fights Back Against Cancer

UA joins the fight by sponsoring the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event. - April 12, 2014 - Uniform Advantage

DonorFuse Partners with NetSquared Chicago to Host Powerful Event for the Nonprofit & Social Sector

DonorFuse and NetSquared have combined efforts to discuss the challenges and opportunities the nonprofit and social sector face in achieving measurable impact from a technology and functional needs perspective. The panelists participating will bring a dynamic viewpoint from all angles of philanthropy and fundraising. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse

Pro Bono Partnership Presents Award to Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry and Its Volunteers

Pro Bono Partnership, a nonprofit legal assistance provider serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, named Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry (KMFP) as its Outstanding Nonprofit Project of the Year. This award recognizes substantial or unique projects undertaken by the... - April 12, 2014 - Pro Bono Partnership

FiXiT Offers Unique Mother’s Day Gift Giving Option with “Gift A Fix”

Gift-Giving Program Designed to Combat Pet Overpopulation and give Mom a Beautiful Gift to Celebrate Her Love and Kindness - April 12, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation

World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event

Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation

African American Artist Unveils Painting at Mother’s Day Tea; Silent Auction to Benefit Breast Cancer Research

African American artist, Beverly Collins, who has seen firsthand the ravages of breast cancer on loved ones and friends most of her life uses art to honor women in general and mothers in particular as she raises funds to contribute to the search for a cure by hosting high tea on Mother's Day eve. - April 11, 2014 - b.collins Studio

Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions

The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization

Beacon's Glow Collectibles Supports Hats 4 Hope for Preemie Babies

Do you know that nearly half a million premature babies are born each year? - April 11, 2014 - Beacon's Glow Collectibles

Uncharitable Featuring Dan Pallotta

Dan Pallotta, social entrepreneur and expert in nonprofit innovation, comes to Philadelphia on April 23rd. - April 11, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

Training Program to Help Increase Detroit Nonprofit and Public Sector Capacity with $400,000 from Knight Foundation

Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan will support professional development opportunities for nonprofit and public sector staff. - April 11, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Young Professional Realtors Looking to Give Back Big

The Inland Gateway Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network (TIGAR YPN) is hosting their annual Charity Kick Off event at Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen. The event is a "White Party" theme where people attending are encouraged to wear white. It is the first of several events that will be put on by TIGAR YPN throughout the 2014 year to benefit The Settlement House and Joe Dominguez American Legion 742. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to these two charities. - April 10, 2014 - TIGAR YPN

InTouch "Cell"-Ebrates 40th Anniversary in Credit Union Tradition of Helping Others

ITCU to match donations made at branches to Cell Phones for Soldiers for 40th Birthday, up to $40,000. - April 10, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union

Team Walking 4 Juanita Introduces the Line-Up for the Charity Easter Egg Hunt 2014

Team Walking 4 Juanita is a volunteer team for the Alzheimer's Association's "Walk to End Alzheimer's." They are committed to raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association. - April 10, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association - Team Walking 4 Juanita

Kekei Salon in Boston Holds Cut-A-Thon to Support Families from Back Bay Fire Station 33

Kekei Salon, Boston will be organizing a Last Alarm 3.26.14 Men’s Cut-a-Thon on April 14, 2014 to raise funds for the families of Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Michael Kennedy. - April 10, 2014 - Kekei Salon

Hundreds of Volunteers Help Friends of Karen to Achieve Its Mission

April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the people who freely give their time, energy and expertise to solve problems and improve lives. Last year, volunteers dedicated more than 3,800 hours to enable Friends of Karen, a small children's charity, to help families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - April 10, 2014 - Friends of Karen

Star City Select Announces Expansion of Its Football Program

Star City Select, fresh off a national championship season with it's inaugural 12U team, is excited to announce the expansion of their football program in a continued effort to serve the youth of Lincoln. - April 09, 2014 - Star City Select

Inaugural Fundraising Campaign Announced by Classic Home Improvements to Support San Diego's Habitat for Humanity

Saws n' Stilettos, the all women's group formed by Classic Home Improvements has a stated goal of reaching $10,000 to support the Women Build on May 2nd in Imperial Beach. Classic Home Improvements (License # 944782) is excitedly preparing for their first fundraising events, to be held on Saturday, April 12th and Saturday, April 26th. The events will bring together small business owners, local trade services, and local community members to support San Diego Habitat for Humanity. - April 09, 2014 - Classic Home Improvements

Albuquerque Man Beats Cancer, Raises Funds for Charity by Running the Boston Marathon

Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque kicks off its annual Non-Event Campaign with an invitation to “Run With Mike.” - April 09, 2014 - Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque

Axacore Gives Back to Local Community and Charities

Axacore Inc., a privately held provider of award winning Enterprise Electronic Document Management and Fax Solutions, is pleased to announce its continued support of charitable foundations and local communities. Axacore has been very fortunate over the years. Since inception, Axacore has... - April 09, 2014 - Axacore Inc.

Publisher T.R. Threston Confirmed as a Delegate for the UN and PVBLIC Foundation 2014 Media 4 Social Impact Summit

World Guide Publishing's CEO, T.R. Threston, will be attending the Media 4 Social Impact Summit in New York City on April 11, 2014. The exclusive event is organized by the UN Office for Partnerships & PVBLIC Foundation and is by invitation only. - April 09, 2014 - World Guide Publishing

Acura of Berlin Announced as Corporate Sponsor of Berlin Helping Berlin Fund

Program provides assistance to members of the Berlin High School Community. - April 09, 2014 - Executive Auto Group

Hundreds Gather as NJ Walks for TS at Princeton Takes Over Mercer County Park

Plainsboro Teen leads advocacy event in support of Tourette Syndrome. - April 09, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

MCS Announces Industry-Specific Employment Summit Panel 4/10 at FAME Renaissance

MCS and the Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Network announce their inaugural Summit Panel entitled ‘New Millennium-Right Approach-Right People-Right Job’, to be held April 10, 2014 at 9:00 am at FAME Renaissance. The panel will bring together major employers in the... - April 08, 2014 - MCS

Powerful Event Making an Even Greater Impact on Future Generations

At the Northern Virginia Urban League’s Annual Awards, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence reaffirms his ongoing commitment to mentor young African-American males. - April 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC

NIRI Names Five New Fellows

NIRI Fellows Recognition Program Honors Distinguished Investor Relations Professionals. - April 07, 2014 - National Investor Relations Institute

Project Transition USA Announces New Sponsor for LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on U.S. Military Base

Project Transition USA, the only 501c3 nonprofit that specializes in teaching transitioning military veterans & their families how to fully utilize the powerful business networking site LinkedIN, is pleased to announce their newest LinkedIN Job Search Workshop Sponsor. Kim Tran, VP of HR & Operations at Ampush (formerly the Senior HR Business Partner Manager at Google), personally sponsored their March 2014 LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on MacDill Air Force Base, home of U.S. Central Command. - April 06, 2014 - Project Transition USA

PeaceNow.com is on a Mission to Collect One Billion Signatures to Peace Petition

“We do not have peace because we have placed the responsibility for making peace in our leaders’ hands. We must create peace individually one billion times and have one billion leaders,” says PeaceNow.com Founder Scotty Bruer, who seeks to join one billion people together to create the cultural, economic and governmental framework for a new era of lasting world peace. More info: www.peacenow.com - April 06, 2014 - PeaceNow

TFI Envision, Inc Delivers Goodwill

Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut, Inc. selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop a new print and digital advertising campaign to increase donations during their key drive periods. - April 06, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.

SuperBOWL 2014 Raises $3200 for the Ed Brown Senior Center

Last weekend’s SuperBOWL 2014 event raised over $3200 for the Ed Brown Senior Center. The event, which benefited the senior community in San Diego, was held at the Poway Bowl Fun at 12941 Poway Road, Poway 92064. Oakwood Escrow, a Rancho Bernardo based independent escrow company, was a proud partner of the event. - April 05, 2014 - Oakwood Escrow

Children's Advocacy Centers of North Dakota Joins National Children's Alliance in Recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April marks an important time to call attention to the issue of child abuse. - April 05, 2014 - Children's Advocacy Centers of North Dakota

Crowdsourcing Initiative Launched by Eastern National for Book Profiling the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Eastern National is proud to announce a new crowdsourcing initiative through the popular website Kickstarter.com, to fund a new edition of the only National Park Service publication that profiles the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. If the project is fully funded, Eastern National... - April 05, 2014 - Eastern National

Kroger Mid-Atlantic Provides More Than Six Million Meals to Hungry Americans

Local Grocery Aims to Stop Hunger by Donating Food and Money - April 05, 2014 - Kroger

Join the Movement to Create a World Free of MS

Walk MS to benefit the Southern California & Nevada Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. - April 04, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Winterfest Announces New Board Members

Winterfest, a Florida not-for-profit organization known as the producers of "The World’s Most Watched Boat Parade," announces three new board of directors members. "New board members Elizabeth Nasser, Shane Strum and Ben Wesley were selected from nominations reviewed by a... - April 04, 2014 - Winterfest, Inc.

SteadyRain Sponsors Warrior Fest and Wounded Warrior Project

SteadyRain is a sponsor for the inaugural Warrior Fest, a fundraising event for the Wounded Warrior Project on April 19th. The free event features live music from a variety of bands, including Divine Sorrow, as well as drinks specials and a silent auction. - April 04, 2014 - SteadyRain

Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey