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.
Jackson UMC Gives Butts County Couple a Free Wedding
Raising awareness of Christian marriage, JUMC donates a local couple a wedding, reception and honeymoon to start the bride and groom in radical hospitality. - February 14, 2014 - Jackson United Methodist Church
Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers is the Fundraising Auctioneer for the First Annual New Mission Systems Annual Golf Tournament
Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers is the Fundraising Auctioneer for the First Annual New Mission Systems Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at Old Corkscrew Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus 'Signature Design' golf course and... - February 14, 2014 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
"Hearts for Hope" Pinup Campaign for Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is once again teaming up with local businesses and companies throughout Michigan for their 2014 “Hearts for Hope” paper pinup campaign. During the entire month of February, supporters of Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan... - February 14, 2014 - Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore to Honor Local Role Models
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore set to honor several individuals and organizations at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partner's Gala. - February 14, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Raw Art Works Partners with AdmitLink to Enhance Its College Admissions and Career Preparation for Underserved Lynn Youth
Students in Project Launch, Raw Art Works’ college access program, to receive counseling and essay assistance from Ivy-grad consultants. - February 13, 2014 - AdmitLink Consulting Inc.
Assisting Vulnerable Young Women in Tampa Bay Area from Becoming Involved in Human Trafficking Situations
Local Non-Profit to Provide Education and Mentoring Programs to Assist Vulnerable Young Women in Tampa Bay Area from Becoming Involved in Human Trafficking Situations - February 12, 2014 - Taking Opportunities To Reach Compelling Heights, Inc. (T.O.R.C.H.)
Naples Invitational Art Fest Raises $98,000 for Easter Seals Florida
Easter Seals Florida 17th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest raised $98,000 to support Easter Seals’ autism programs in Southwest Florida. The Naples Invitational Art Fest is a juried show that was ranked 31st in the United States in the September 2013 edition of Sunshine Artist magazine,... - February 12, 2014 - Easter Seals Lily
Students Raise $1,660.00 for Abuse Shelter
Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th helped raise money through a canned food drive and t-shirt sales and donated to the Hale Ola Windward Abuse Shelter in Kailua, Hawaii recently. Students performed in a concert titled the Gift of Giving. In order for students to have a deeper connection to what they sang, students put the message in action through service. - February 11, 2014 - Le Jardin Academy
Ending the Cycle of Homelessness in America with #GoFundMe Campaign
Teroy Mills Jr., CEO of Teroy Mills Housing Services Inc., announces its first-time participation in “END HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN,” a national movement to bring awareness to the seriousness of homelessness in America. #END HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN is a fundraising effort to raise money to... - February 09, 2014 - Teroy Mills Housing Services Inc
Renowned Photographer Filming New Project in Phoenix While Supporting Non-Profit Dedicated to Capturing Newborns Who Will Not Leave the Hospital
Sandy Puc' will be traveling to Phoenix this month to collect video stories about families while creating impressive Legacy portraits. The portrait sessions/video interviews will be part of a larger project, a film documentary called The Other Side of the Lens. The film will define family for each... - February 09, 2014 - Sandy Puc' Photography
DAE China Raises Funds for Youth Charity
DAE China has raised over US$4000 for a local youth charity through an event sponsored by DAE China and Pacific Sunrise. The Shanghai office of worldwide vacation exchange provider DAE hosted the “Relay of Love, Youth Carry On” charity sale late last year at the Hui Da Business Park in... - February 09, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
TFI Envision, Inc. Delivers Results and a Smile
Inspirica asked TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the 2013 Holiday Gift Collection campaign materials, including a poster and a series of print ads. TFI Envision created a campaign that delivers the goal of the program in a positive, emotional and compelling way. Utilizing the eye contact impact of a... - February 09, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
"Best Weekend of the Year" Returns as Registration for 10th Annual NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Family Retreat Weekend Opens
The weekend will take place June 6-8 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County and boast an expanded program featuring sports, arts & crafts, a talent show, educational & informational workshops, and much more. - February 08, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $100,000 to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) donated $100,000 at the end of 2013 to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual conference for the past 13 years. This is the second largest donation they’ve... - February 07, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Togrye Orthodontics is Running for Impact Special Kids
Togrye Orthodontics is running and raising money for Danielle. - February 07, 2014 - Togrye Orthodontics
Lexington Non-Profit Takes Aim and Improving Mental and Physical Well-Being
Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals spilling out of the hospitals and into the streets with mental and physical health education. - February 07, 2014 - Lamplighters of America, Inc.
Young Mothers Has Its First Annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser
Young Mothers INC. is having its first annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser on Saturday February 8th. The event will take place at the Capitol Brewing Co. in Arlington, V.A. from 4pm to 7pm. Dr. Bernard Demczuk of George Washington University will be hosting and the event will feature... - February 07, 2014 - Young Mothers Inc
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Two Women to Bike 300 Miles of the Potomac River This Winter to Fundraise for Education
2 Bikes & 300 Miles. Two best friends and former college teammates who are passionate about education will bike the Potomac River, from Cumberland, Maryland to the mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. It’s their way of fundraising for outdoor education and college access programming. - February 06, 2014 - AdmitLink Consulting Inc.
Center for Volunteer Caregiving Annual Fundraiser with The Sand Band
The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, a volunteer-based services provider to Wake County Seniors, is pleased to announce its selection of Alan Kronhaus, M.D. and Shohreh Taavoni, M.D. as Honorary Co-Chairs for its annual benefit gala. The Red Carpet Rendezvous will take place at the Prestonwood... - February 06, 2014 - Center for Volunteer Caregiving
Camp Carton Offers Sleepaway Opportunity for Kids with Tourette Syndrome Ages 10-12 in New Jersey and Surrounding Area
The camp will take place July 14 to 20 at Camp Ramapo for Children in Rhinebeck, N.Y., and is for children affected by Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders. - February 06, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Congressional Caucus Formed to Benefit Sickle Cell Disease
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) announces the formation of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Congressional Caucus. This legislative milestone is designed to focus on increasing support for the largely under-funded disease. Led by Representatives, Charles Rangel (D-NY), Danny... - February 06, 2014 - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Dixie Moody Appointed for 3rd Term on the Board at the Transportation Club of Jax
For three years now, Dixie Moody has been an active part of the Board at the Transportation Club of Jacksonville (TCOJ). Last Thursday, January 30th, she was selected again to serve as Secretary at the club’s 2014 Inaugural Dinner and Awards Presentation. At Grimes Trucking Company, Dixie is... - February 04, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology's Conference on "Faith and Free Will"
January 27th, Tel Aviv. Nearly 300 men and women participated in a day-long conference held by the Torat Hanefesh School of Jewish Psychology. The conference's topic, "Faith and Free Will," drew many to a series of lectures on the topic delivered by teachers from the School of Jewish Psychology. en.torathanefesh.org - February 04, 2014 - Torat Hanefesh School
TECH Outreach Celebrates 10 Years of Women Empowerment Social Entrepreneurship Work
2014 is an auspicious year for TECH Outreach. This NGO, non-profit organization celebrates its tenth year anniversary. Since 2004 TECH Outreach which is based in Malaysia has been providing micro-financing for abused and abandoned women in Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Hundreds of women and their... - February 03, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Warrior Thunder Foundation Establishes Scholarship Fund for Children of Veterans
The Warrior Thunder Foundation announces the establishment of the Warrior Thunder Foundation Scholarship Fund. The fund, for children of United States Armed Forces Veterans, will award a minimum of $1000 annually to the deserving child who desires to help their community, Nation, military or Veterans starting in the 2014/15 school year. - February 03, 2014 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Girl Scout Honorees Welcomed Into Distinguished Company
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore welcomes honorees for its annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. - February 02, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Announces It's 28th Annual Benefit
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force’s 28th Annual Benefit will take place Thursday, March 27th at the historic Twentieth Century Club in Oakland. This year's event features the extraordinarily talented Johnny Rodgers, an internationally-celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway star, and... - February 01, 2014 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
Join Adoption Options for a Fundraising Event at Miners Alley Playhouse
Join Adoption Options at their first fundraising event of 2014. Adoption Options will be hosting a preview of the award-winning production, Parallel Lives, at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden, Colorado. This hysterical satire portrays snapshots of diverse people of all ages, cultures, religious backgrounds with a focus on gender issues. Come to Golden for a fun day at the theater. Proceeds from this event will supplement their foster adoption and adoption education programs. - February 01, 2014 - Adoption Options
Super Volunteers for Super Bowl Week
In preparations for the Big Game, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Bergen County Chapter, sponsored by Dr. Dan Margolin of New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center, has been giving back to the community with the help of local football stars and organizations. - February 01, 2014 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force 28th Annual Benefit Kerry Stoner Award Recipient Announced
Giant Eagle, Inc. to receive Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force's 28th Annual benefit Kerry Stoner Award. - February 01, 2014 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Theory of Change Outlines Vision for International Development and Philanthropy
A storied social justice organization has developed a new Theory of Change as an openly available tool for envisioning a new pathway to creating change in the world. - January 31, 2014 - Thousand Currents
Bowl for Breast Cancer on March 9 at the 5th Annual Maurer Foundation Flamingo Bowl
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island-based non-profit organization committed to providing breast health education workshops and helping to save lives, will host its fifth annual Flamingo Bowl event. Come out to Bowlmor Lanes, located at 895 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, on March 9 from 11:30... - January 31, 2014 - The Maurer Foundation
Aaron Rodgers Surprises Sisters at the Milwaukee Art Museum in Season Two of itsAaron.com
Season Two, Episode Three of itsAaron.com was released today. The video is part of the itsAaron.com project, a collaboration between Aaron Rodgers and attorney David Gruber that brings positive attention to inspirational individuals and worthwhile organizations making a difference in our community. - January 30, 2014 - Gruber Law
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston and Galveston Partner with Amazing Spaces® for Personal Items Collection
Valentine’s Day themed donation party set for Thursday, February 13 at Amazing Spaces on W. Holcombe Blvd. - January 30, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Rummage Sale and eWaste Collection
Rummage Sale & eWaste Collection benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. - January 29, 2014 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
The Clay House Children’s Center and Volunteers Are Busy Putting the Pieces Together for the 1st Annual Clay House "Dancing with Our Stars"
Styled after TV’s “Dancing with the Stars," this exciting event will provide guests with a wonderful evening of entertainment. During the evening’s festivities, seven couples will complete for awards. The "Skill Award" will be determined by a panel of judges consisting of popular personalities from Jefferson County. The "People’s Choice Award" will be presented to the couple that raises the largest amount of money from sponsors and fans. - January 29, 2014 - Bessemer Cut-Off Advocacy Center, Inc. dba/Clay House Children's Center
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
San Diego Self Storage Collects Over 16,000 Toys During 2013 Toys for Tots Campaign
San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) and Rubio’s® joined forces for the 15th Annual SDSS Toys for Tots holiday toy drive by collecting 16,463 toys and $1,126.00 in cash donations at 18 SDSS facilities throughout San Diego. Through SDSS, Rubio’s offered Free Eats Cards for a complimentary... - January 28, 2014 - San Diego Self Storage
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The Milwaukee Skeeball League's Charit-Skee Super Roll Fundraiser
The Milwaukee Skeeball League is giving back to the members that make it so enjoyable and memorable each Skeeson. At G-Daddy's BBC from 2:30pm until halftime during the Super Bowl, the league will hold a Charit-Skee Super Roll Fundraiser, benefiting two league members charities, Parents for Public Schools MKE, and Southeastern Wisconsin Common Ground. Donations of $5 are accepted to roll your best 4 games and contribute the points to your charity of choice. - January 26, 2014 - SkeeMilwaukee LLC
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome's Patient-Centered Medical Education Program Earns $5,000 Grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation
NJCTS has partnered with several of the New Jersey TS community's teenagers and families to present this program to resident physicians in New Jersey hospitals since 2011. The program discusses diagnosis, medication and quality-of-life issues for patients affected by Tourette Syndrome. - January 26, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $17 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
The projects supported by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan with these grants cover a wide range of program areas ranging from economic development, education, and health and human services, to arts, culture and recreation. - January 25, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Eden Autism Services’ held its 26th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. This year’s theme, Dreams of a Gatsby Gala, took you back to the exuberant 1920s, and the height of America’s Jazz Age. Highlights of the... - January 25, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Tickets on Sale for JFCS 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge
JFCS the premier local safety net social service organization, has opened ticket sales for its 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge to be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. - January 25, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Houston Chronicle Reports That Storage Industry Soars – Local Storage Provider, Amazing Spaces®, Stays Grounded Among Competitors Trying to Cash in
Local storage provider, Amazing Spaces, has remained Houston communities' trusted storage choice since 1998. - January 24, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Four of New York’s Most Valuable Patriots to be Honored at Super Bowl Weekend Party
Decorated combat-wounded veterans to promote Troops First Foundation’s Operation Warrior Call program at the MVP Party. - January 23, 2014 - Seven 2 Events