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.
Tourette Syndrome School In-Service Program Gets Big Boost from Record NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Turnout
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's signature annual awareness and fundraising event drew more than 400 people and put a significant dent in the $71,000-per-year cost of the Center's education program, which educates Garden State students and teachers about TS, anti-bulling and self-advocacy. - December 04, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
EDUcourses Launches Donations Appeal to Create a College Education at Tuition of $39.95 Per Course
Florida-based EDUcourses aims to disseminate 27 MOOCs – at an average cost of $39.95 per course – by the end of 2015. - December 03, 2013 - EDUcourses.net
Star City Silverbacks Win National Championship
Star City Silverbacks complete their season by claiming the NYFC National Championship by defeating defending National Champion Red Creek Nation 37-13 in the Championship Game Saturday November 30th in Las Vegas, NV at Fountain Park. - December 03, 2013 - Star City Select
Cat Care Society Debuts Jingle Cats and "Christmas Cats Auction" at Santa Paws Festival Dec 6 & 7
The Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival" on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7. New to the Festival this year are Jingle Cats and the "Christmas Cats Auction." Saturday will be Family Day, with face painting and tree ornament crafting for children (9:30 to 11:30), The Original Dickens Carolers (11 to Noon), plus cat petting and free popcorn all day at the shelter. - December 03, 2013 - Cat Care Society
STOMP Out Bullying Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
STOMP Out Bullying has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of unique partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the... - December 03, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Yoshinoya Celebrates Grand Opening of a New Restaurant Near USC Campus with a Weeklong Bowlapalooza Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6, 2013
Yoshinoya announced today that on Monday, December 2, 2013, it's returning to the 3021 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles location near the University of Southern California with a new store and an exciting week of festivities including daily promotions, prizes, and for those with an appetite for competition, a Sumo Beef Bowl® eating-contest between two world famous, authentic Sumo wrestlers. - December 02, 2013 - Yoshinoya America, Inc.
Help Keep This Holiday Season Safe for Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets
The holiday season has arrived and it can be a very stressful time for many people as they prepare for all the festivities and for visits from family and friends. It can be especially stressful for people in abusive situations and for those trying to escape their abuser(s). Many people are not... - December 02, 2013 - Ahimsa House
PositiveSingles.com to Donate 50 Percent of December 1st 2013 Proceeds in Honor of 2013 World AIDS Day
Dating Platform for STD and STI Positive Singles Supports HIV / AIDS Cure Initiatives with Healthy December Donation - December 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
Monmouth County Underdogs to Collect Kongs to Help Shelter Dogs
The Monmouth County Underdogs will be collecting Kongs from December 14, 2013 until February 14, 2014. At the end of the Kong Drive, volunteers from the Monmouth County Underdogs will deliver the Kongs, stuffed with peanut butter/treats, to the dogs at the Associated Humane Society - Tinton... - November 29, 2013 - The Monmouth County Underdogs
Voice Ethiopia Launches Campaign to Support Development of Future Global Leaders
Voice Ethiopia announced today the launch of its first fundraising and advocacy campaign, with a goal of raising money to sponsor a student at the International Leadership Academy of Ethiopia (ILAE), an innovative nonprofit college prep school providing its students with a quality education, setting them on the best path toward achieving their career goals. - November 28, 2013 - Changing Our World, Inc.
Interstate Container Helps Mountaire Farms Distribute Thousands of Thanksgiving Meals
As Thanksgiving approaches, Interstate Container supports Mountaire Farms' 19th Annual "Thanksgiving for Thousands" food drive. - November 28, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
Donations Needed to Bring Holiday Joy to Area Children
The Heights Center, Brightest Horizons Child Development Center and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Gateway to the Islands are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to... - November 28, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
BMA and HPS Organize Food Drive Benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank
BMA was able to donate over 2,900 pounds of food to the San Antonio Food Bank. - November 28, 2013 - BMA
GiveGab Celebrates “Giving Tuesday” with Free Premium Services for Nonprofit Organizations
Five nonprofits will receive free Premium Services for a year, worth over $450, from the social network for volunteers on Giving Tuesday. - November 28, 2013 - GiveGab
JFCS Adopt a Family for the Holidays Program Seeks Adopters
Jewish Family & Children’s Service has kicked off its Annual Adopt A Family for the Holidays program and is currently in need of individuals or families willing to adopt a child or family to make a difference and help a needy family this holiday season. - November 28, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
Bethlehem Church Benefit for Typhoon Victims: A Requiem for Those Lost
On Sunday, December, 1, at 8:00 PM, over 80 musicians will perform a stunningly beautiful requiem in the sanctuary of Bethlehem United Church of Christ on Fourth Street, in Ann Arbor. This performance will have a single mission: to raise money for those who survived the most powerful typhoon in... - November 27, 2013 - Bethlehem United Church of Christ
Once in a Lifetime Experiences Auctioned for Children's Charity
Las Vegas philanthropist Chuck Brennan brings celebrity rock & roll friends together to help children's music program. - November 27, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow
The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
USPS Toys for Tots Pickup is December 7
Toys are still needed for the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. Residents will not receive a postcard in their mailbox this year, but all donations can still be dropped off or left in mailbox. Pickup will be on December 7, 2013. - November 27, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
HPS and BMA Organize Food Drive Benefitting the San Antonio Food Bank
HPS and BMA donated over 2,900 lbs. of food to the San Antonio Food Bank. - November 27, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Cozzee Recognized as Top Five Crowdfunding Project by Online Presentation Company
Prezi launched the Fuel for Ideas Challenge to provide entrepreneurs with the tools they need to get crowdfunding for their ideas. Cozzee is social good start-up that is one of five finalist. - November 27, 2013 - Cozzee
Tickets Now on Sale for the 4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala Featuring Tino Wallenda
Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala: Our Hearts are Soaring featuring Tino Wallenda to raise money for Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida. - November 27, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
#GivingShoesDay Returns to Dress for Success with New Partner Fergie Footwear for #GivingTuesday
Women across Tampa Bay Are Encouraged to Donate Professional Shoes the Top 10 Shoe Donors throughout the Country Will Receive a Complimentary Pair of Limited Holiday Edition Palace Heels from Fergie Footwear to Dress for Success on this National Day of Giving. - November 27, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties Accepting Monetary Donations for the Typhoon Disaster
The Salvation Army is in The Philippines, ready and waiting to head to typhoon disaster help to provide aid to those affected by the natural disaster. The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties is currently accepting monetary donations to help the national relief efforts. - November 27, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Generation Y Learns What Thankfulness Means by Going "Outward Bound"
Generation Y is often criticized for being the least thankful, or most “entitled,” generation. This Gen Y group is proving what they're made of on the expedition of a lifetime with Outward Bound, sailing and serving the impoverished children living around the garbage dump in Guatemala City. - November 26, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
After Thanksgiving, the Giving Continues - the Soul Catchers to Donate Free Family Portraits
1,000s line up when South Floridian professional photographers come together to offer family portraits for the struggling and poor. - November 25, 2013 - The Soul Catchers
PUMA and The Lylas Partner for Run/Walk for Philippine Relief in Santa Monica, Sunday 24th November
PUMA and The Lylas join forces for a run/walk for Philippine relief. Joining forces with This Time Foundation, apl.de.ap.foundation and peakPRgroup, the event is on Sunday 24th, November, 2013, on the Santa Monica Beach, 2600 Barnard Way. 9am Registration, 11am Run/Walk. www.reliefrun4philippines.org - November 24, 2013 - peakPRgroup
Shabooms SGT. James C Robinson Jr Burger Bash
Burger Bash to raise funds for the SGT. James C Robinson Jr Memorial scholarship fund. - November 23, 2013 - Shabooms Inc.
Wearever and Defeat Diabetes Foundation Partner to Fundraise in Support of Diabetes Awareness and Prevention This December
A Portion of Proceeds on Select Wearever Wellness Apparel Solutions Will Benefit Defeat Diabetes Foundation - November 23, 2013 - Prime Life Fibers
US Toy Company Teams Up with Grandview Assistance Program
US Toy Company and Grandview Assistance Program work together to help the less fortunate. - November 23, 2013 - U.S. Toy Company
Belgian 3D Printing Pioneers, Materialise, Honored with a Visionary! Award by the Museum of Art and Design in New York
Materialise is proud to announce that on the evening of November 20, Materialise and its Founder and CEO Wilfried Vancraen were among those honored with a MAD Visionaries! Award in New York City in recognition of Materialise’s commitment to technological innovation in 3D printing. Every year,... - November 22, 2013 - Materialise
Houston Community Answers the Call to Donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, Amazing Spaces® Storage Center’s Annual Fundraiser
Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises funds to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - November 22, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “Sanibel-Captiva Island”
The Sanibel-Captiva Island Map takes you on an exotic journey through paradise with illustrative excerpts of the historic landmarks, iconic beaches, colorful flora and fauna, and the unique marine life of the region. “Sanibel-Captiva Island” was officially released at the Tween Waters Inn on November 19th, and 300 Limited Edition prints are now available for purchase online at www.xplorermaps.com. - November 22, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
FiXiT Offers Unique Holiday Gift Giving Option that Saves Lives with “Gift A Fix”
Gift-Giving Program Designed to Combat Pet Overpopulation Helps Pet Owners Seek Financial Assistance to Get Pets Spayed or Neutered. - November 22, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation
School of Rock is Hosting an All-Day Music Festival for Charity on December 7th in Its Frisco School and Live Music Venue, The Vault
Every December, the School of Rock DFW locations gather together to put on an all-day, festival-style show, featuring every single student in all of their schools. The cover is a suggested donation of $10, and it goes toward their tax deductible scholarship fund, providing music lessons for kids... - November 21, 2013 - School of Rock
Sigma Elevator Donates 160 Helmets to At-Risk Preschool Students in Bangkok
On November 14, 2013, Sigma Elevator donated 160 high-quality helmets to students and teachers of Ban Kookot preschool in Bangkok through collaboration with the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation on the Helmets for Kids program. The donation was made during a helmet handover ceremony at the... - November 21, 2013 - AIP Foundation, Thailand
Forest of Angels, Inc. Presents Forest of Angels® a Decorated Christmas Tree Festival
A Decorated Christmas tree forest with family oriented entertainment and activities. - November 21, 2013 - Forest of Angels Inc
Project Athena Returns to the Florida Keys
Survivors and supporters from coast to coast join for another 100 mile fundraising multisport adventure. - November 21, 2013 - Project Athena Foundation
Friends of Yemin Orde Announces Change in Senior Leadership at Yemin Orde Youth Village
Village director, Dr. Benny Fisher, Appointed to Top Management Position with Israel's Ministry of Education - November 21, 2013 - Friends of Yemin Orde
Butler County Ford Serves as a Food Bank Drop-off Location and Matches Donation Amount
Butler County Ford, located in downtown Butler, will serve as a food bank drop-off location during the month of November. The food received will be donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Butler. Butler County Ford will also match the cost of food they collect and make a monetary donation to... - November 21, 2013 - Butler County Ford
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
2013 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year: Nineteen Nominees and One Winner
Westchase Charitable Foundation is holding its 4th annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Grand Finale Ladies Night Out at the Tampa Jet Center on November 23, 2013. One of the nineteen women nominated will be named Woman of the Year. - November 20, 2013 - Westchase Charitable Foundation
Alan Rose Accepts Harper Award from the University of Chicago
Alan Rose, CEO and majority owner of Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been honored by the University of Chicago with the Harper Award for his generosity and philanthropic efforts. Alan, along with other donors to the University, was recognized at the Chicago Convenes ceremony on November 6 at the Adler Planetarium. - November 19, 2013 - Rose Paving Company
IT Team’s Dress Down-Day Raise Cash for Children in Need
Staff at a Leeds based IT support company took a break from wearing company branded t-shirts and suits to don their best smart-casual attire today (15th November 2013) to help raise funds for Children in Need. - November 17, 2013 - Blue Logic
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Doña Keating Named BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer
BoardSource is pleased to announce that Doña Keating has been named a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT). Keating was part of a group of 24 international experts invited to participate, and joined this select group of expert trainers that begins with completing a rigorous... - November 16, 2013 - Professional Options
New Jersey Charities Join More Than 1300 Hunger-Relief Agencies Nationwide to Urge Congress to Protect Nutrition Programs in Farm Bill
Food Bank of South Jersey and dozens of other state and local hunger-relief agencies in New Jersey joined more than 1300 charities across the country in urging Congress to protect and strengthen anti-hunger programs in the farm bill. The letter comes as all SNAP participants have just received a... - November 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
100 Women... 2,400 Reasons to Celebrate
An initiative intended to help make Christmas special for women escaping violence. - November 16, 2013 - Rohit Communities