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.
FiXiT Launches Campaign on Mileage.org to Allow Travelers to Donate Flyer Miles to Help Spay and Neuter Animals
Program Benefits Final Fix Program Designed to Help St. Croix Become a No-Kill Community. - September 19, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation
Casey Cares and Something mAAgic Foundation Send Critically Ill Children and Their Families to Orlando Amidst Bon Voyage Fanfare at BWI and Reagan National Airports
The Casey Cares Foundation is teaming up with the Something mAAgic Foundation, to send families with critically ill children to Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, FL on Sept 20th , 2013, as part of the Something mAAgic Foundation’s marquee event - mAAgic℠ flight which offers children with life-threatening medical conditions an unforgettable, cost-free vacation experience in Orlando, FL. - September 18, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Casey Cares and Something mAAgic Foundation Send Critically Ill Children and Their Families to Orlando Amidst Bon Voyage Fanfare at Reagan National Airport
The Casey Cares Foundation will team up with the Something mAAgic Foundation to send two families with children with critical illnesses on a cost-free vacation experience to Orlando, FL. They will leave from Reagan National on Friday, Sept. 20th , stay five nights and be treated to all central Florida has to offer. - September 18, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
National CORE Builds with Latitude Learning LMS
Latitude Learning has recently welcomed National Community Renaissance as a new LMS client. The non-profit housing advocacy group will use the award winning LMS to conduct internal training. - September 18, 2013 - Latitude Learning LLC
Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Team Brings Aid to Colorado
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is responding to massive flooding around Boulder, Colorado. Matthew 25’s Disaster Relief Team, along with delivery vehicles, an ice maker that makes 12,000 pounds of ice a day and 10,000 lbs of supplies arrived in Longmont, CO on Monday, September 16. The team is setting up a central distribution point and and will move out from there into the communities affected by the floods. - September 18, 2013 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Tulsa, Philadelphia Motorcyclists Raise $82,000 for PBTF
More than 340 motorcyclists in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania attended Ride for Kids events this weekend and raised $82,588 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Eleven young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 15 rides, held in Tulsa and Philadelphia. The events featured local... - September 18, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Poker Face: Masquerade Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Raises Money for Local Charities October 25
Presented by Lodestone Real Estate, event will feature casino-themed games and silent auction with proceeds going to three Charlotte-based non-profits. - September 17, 2013 - Lodestone Real Estate
New Mexico Nonprofit NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' in Circles Ranch Named as a Finalist in the 5th Annual Tom's of Maine "50 States for Good"™ Program
NM Horse Rescue at Walkin’ N Circles Ranch has been selected as the only finalist from New Mexico in the fifth annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving program and now has a chance to win $10,000 to provide help with the care of unwanted, neglected and abused horses in need. Through a public vote at 50StatesforGood.com now through October 15, supporters can help bring the funding to Walkin’ N Circles with the simple click of a mouse. - September 17, 2013 - NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' N Circles Ranch
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program
Combat-wounded veteran to attend seven-week academy at no cost. - September 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Primewinn and Cops 4 Causes Join Forces for Heroes Helping Heroes Benefit
Primewinn.com helps expand Cops 4 Cause online presence for their 2nd annual Heroes Helping Heroes benefit concert. - September 17, 2013 - Primewinn
Bling My Bra Returns to eBay October 1 with Charity Auction Fundraiser
Charity auction fundraiser Bling My Bra returns to eBay October 1, 2013. Original handcrafted art bras will be auctioned through eBay Giving Works to benefit breast cancer research and treatment. Get details at BlingMyBra.com. - September 17, 2013 - Bling My Bra
Author Meet, Greet & Book Signing with Denise Zarrella, Featuring Toby Gingerich
Book Signing Event with TV News Anchor Denise Zarrella & Client Toby Gingerich featuring Ms. Zarrella's new book "Not Even the Sky is the Limit" A portion of the book purchase proceeds will be donated to GentleBrook. An Ohio Not-for-Profit providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. - September 14, 2013 - GentleBrook
KIT One of Nine Finalists in American Airlines' "Flights.Camera.Action.3" Contest
San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together (KIT), lands one of the top spots in American Airlines’ (AA) video contest and they need your vote to win. One lucky voter will win 25,000 AAdvantage points. - September 14, 2013 - Kids Included Together
Face Forward Charity Announce Actress Sara Rue as Official Host of "A Gatsby Affair." Specialty Auction Items Are Also Announced.
Actress Sara Rue will host A Gatsby Affair for Face Forward charity who provide pro bono surgeries for victims of domestic & gang violence. - September 14, 2013 - peakPRgroup
Local Dress for Success SW Florida Member, Laura Mobley-Williams Receives Worldwide Recognition
Barbara Dell, Executive Director of Dress for Success SW Florida, is proud to announce that Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group (PWG) member, Laura Mobley-Williams from Cape Coral won first runner-up at the International 2013 Success Summit for her Community Action Project (CAP). Her... - September 14, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Partners With ASAP Asphalt & ConcreteTo Help Raise Funds To Fight Childhood Cancer
ASAP Asphalt & Concrete Raises Funds for Children’s Hospital Colorado by Sponsoring the McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. - September 14, 2013 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Worcester Fitness 5K Produces $5,000 Donation for Planting the Seed Foundation
Worcester Fitness held its first 5K road race on Thursday August 15. The race generated a $5,400 donation for Worcester's Planting the Seed Foundation. - September 13, 2013 - Worcester Fitness
5K Held to Benefit Free Wheelchair Mission
Entire community comes out in support of Free Wheelchair Mission. - September 13, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Wagner Equipment Helps Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital Colorado by Sponsoring the McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Receives Sponsorship from Wagner Equipment to Help Raise Funds to Fight Childhood Cancer - September 13, 2013 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Spa Logic Pop Up Salon in Dupont Circle Park
A Community Day of Music and Salon Fun To Benefit Locks of Love - September 12, 2013 - Spa Logic
Paralympian Prepares for Epic Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Wounded Marine on quest to raise $1 million for charities that supported his recovery. - September 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Partnership with LowestMed to Benefit Low-income Women
People Helping People (PHP) announces a new partnership with LowestMed that will help clients save money on prescriptions by providing a free discount card and price comparisons at local pharmacies. - September 12, 2013 - Lowestmed
Side Project Inc. 2013 Year in Review
August 16, 2013 marked the one-year anniversary of the founding of Side Project Inc. by its President Jeff Fromknecht. Side Project is a nonprofit corporation (tax-exempt status pending) with offices in West Palm Beach, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. Its goal is to support community oriented organizations,... - September 12, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Shaping Her Esteem’s SHE Mob Takes Over Yonge-Dundas Square
On Sunday September 8th 2013 Shaping Her Esteem (SHE), a Toronto based not-for-profit dedicated to increasing the health and wellbeing of young women, hosted a free fitness SHE Mob at Yonge-Dundas Square. With numerous industry professionals at the helm the SHE Mob led community members and... - September 12, 2013 - Shaping Her Esteem
The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Teams Up with SBSA to Help Raise Funds to Battle Childhood Cancer
SBSA sponsors the McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado. - September 12, 2013 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Motorcyclists Shine, Raise More Than $182,000 at Ride for Kids
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in three states gave generously this weekend, raising $182,774 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 8 rides, held in Alabama, Indiana and Washington. The events featured local celebrity emcee... - September 12, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Drug-Free South Kicking Abuse to the Curb
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is working to bring an end to drug abuse in Tennessee. - September 12, 2013 - Drug Free South
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen's Gala
Emmy Award-winning CNN anchor and correspondent Randi Kaye will be the Master of Ceremonies at children's charity Friends of Karen's "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" benefit gala, which will honor Jody and J Durst. - September 12, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 per Scrub Top to Childhood Cancer
Uniform Advantage announced today that they are donating $1 for every “Go Grey” print scrub top and scrub jacket they sell to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) as part of their ongoing efforts to support Childhood Cancer awareness. The ACCO was founded in 1970 by a... - September 11, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Pedro Cayuqueo Awarded 2013 Samuel Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism
The North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) announces the selection of Pedro Cayuqueo as the 2013 recipient of the Samuel Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism. The Chavkin Prize is awarded every 18 months to an outstanding investigative reporter working in Latin America... - September 11, 2013 - North American Congress on Latin America
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Pajama Glam in New York City
Event to educate girls about body health and wellness, and raise funds for breast cancer programs - November 9, 2013. - September 11, 2013 - Tigerlily Foundation
Cleveland Zoo Walk: A Chance to Continue the Fight Against Dystonia
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) will welcome supporters to a fun day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for a chance to raise funds and awareness for dystonia on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Organizer Karen Flanagan considers herself many things: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a... - September 11, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
FiXiT Launches Crowdfunding Event to “Fix” 60 Animals on Island of St. Croix
Final Fix Program Designed to Help Island Become a No-Kill Community - September 11, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation
DEA Youth Dance Program Expands to Arizona Through Donations from the M.A.S.H Coalition Against Substance Abuse and Target
Free After-School Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Enters Its 22nd State - September 11, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Sweetwater Spectrum
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 51 kW solar electric and solar pool heating system at Sweetwater Spectrum community in Sonoma, CA, a residential development geared specifically for adults with autism. - September 10, 2013 - SolarCraft
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 Per Scrub Print to Breast Cancer Awareness
In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, Uniform Advantage announced that they will donate $1 from the proceeds of 7 different pink ribbon scrub tops and jackets to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). These 7 items will be comprised of 3 different scrub prints:... - September 09, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Rise Up Industries Football Mania Fundraiser
Rise Up Industries, a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated approach towards the elimination of gang violence and gang membership, announced today that they will tackle their fundraising goal using CharityMania’s FootballMania fundraiser, a sweepstakes fundraiser where prizes are awarded to the sweepstakes game cards with the teams that score the most points. - September 09, 2013 - Rise Up Industries
Just Me Magazine, Inc. One Year Celebration
Celebrating one year of business. Looking to expand company portfolio in areas of newtwork marketing. - September 08, 2013 - Just Me Magazine, Inc.
Business and Professional Women of Florida Elect State Officers
Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women of Florida elect state officers for 2013-2014. - Christy Crump, Director of Operations with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), Regulatory Compliance Services (RCS), will serve as President; - Cynthia Ramirez, Senior Vice President and... - September 08, 2013 - Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grant Symposium to be Held Oct. 15, NWP 2014 Grant Application Deadline Nov. 20, 2013
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) will hold its annual grant symposium for impact grant applicants on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the United Way, 5830 W. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas. The application deadline for 2014 grant letters of intent is Nov. 20, 2013. “NWP receives... - September 08, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Pink Diamond Gala Sure to be a Shining Fundraiser for Breast Health Education
The Maurer Foundation’s 2013 Annual Pink Diamond Gala promises to be a true gem of an event, providing an elegant and entertaining night that will support the Long Island-based non-profit organization’s breast health education mission. The evening of dancing, music and much more will be held on Thursday, October 17th, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at The Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. - September 08, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women Events Sept 2013
Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women is an organization of business and professional women that helps women to advance their careers and build their business. Monthly meetings are a wonderful opportunity to network with other like-minded women and are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. - September 08, 2013 - Tampa Bay Business and Professional Women
Quincy Jones' Pop Girl Group Blush Supports the Love Can Initiative
The Love Can Initiative is delighted to have the pop music group Blush supporting children living in poverty and hunger. The legendary Quincy Jones is executive producer of the girl group composed of five members from the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. They have enjoyed... - September 06, 2013 - Love Can Initiative
Rochester Native Organizes Cornhole Tournament to Bring Awareness to Son’s Neurological Disorder
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is teaming up with the Cornhole League of Rochester to hold the largest Cornhole tournament in the Western New York region on Saturday, September 28, 2013, in the outfield of Frontier Field, Rochester's Triple-A Ballpark and home of the Red Wings. Rochester native, James Metherell and his wife Cassie are organizing the tournament in honor of their oldest son Caleb, who is diagnosed with a childhood form of dystonia. - September 06, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Red Carpet Event to Benefit HADEM – Haiti, Featuring a Live Performance by VNova and the Michael Jazz Trio
On Friday, October 18 Rap Artist VNova and The Michael Jazz Trio will be performing at Saloon in New York City for HADEM – Haiti Charity Event. - September 06, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
2013 #SocialyteGala Awards
The #SocialyteGala, hosted by Menswear Dog, will celebrate 150+ of the industries leading digital personalities during New York Fashion Week in benefit of the Rescue Paw Foundation. - September 05, 2013 - Socialyte
Start the Fall Right with Burlington Center Mall’s First Health Day Fair
Burlington Center Mall invites you to get more active and check up on your personal health wellness on September 21st. - September 05, 2013 - Moonbeam Capital Investments LLC
Vetta Sports Announces the 3rd Annual Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble
America SCORES St. Louis invites soccer enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to participate in the 3rd Annual Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble. - September 05, 2013 - Vetta Sports
peakPRgroup Announce Face Forward Charity Honorees and Musical Guests to Include Grammy Winning Macy Gray
peakPRgroup announce Face Forward charity are set to honor Dr Phil McGraw, Robin McGraw & CEO ONEHOPE wine Jake Kloberdanz at the upcoming A Gatsby Affair Gala on Sep 28th, 2013. Musical guests are Grammy winning Macy Gray & singer/actress Stacy Francis - September 05, 2013 - peakPRgroup
Excess Inventory Sale Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Excess Inventory Sale is right around the corner, held at Bayshore Baptist Church on Friday, September 20, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. Browse amazingly low priced attire, expand your wardrobe and help Dress for Success... - September 04, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay