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.
Campaign Launched to End Stand Your Ground Laws
A new grassroots movement has launched a website and a video to campaign across America for the repeal of stand your ground laws. - September 04, 2013 - Campaign To End Stand Your Ground
Gifts4Hope Running Gift Card Drive September 1-25
4-Hope of Massachusetts, Inc. has started running monthly drives for their 4-part organization. Letters4Hope just finished a successful Back to School Drive to encourage the kids on their list. Since January 1, over 60 families are on their list! During the month of September, another piece of their organization, Gifts4Hope, is running a Gift Card Drive to have gift cards for gas, food, clothing, other everyday items for families/individuals! See 4-hopeofmassachusetts.org for more info. - September 03, 2013 - 4-Hope of Massachusetts, Inc.
Mahabbah Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway
200 Children Served on Saturday with Free Backpack Giveaway. - September 02, 2013 - Mahabbah Foundation
Spare Change Adds Up for Autism
Wawa Coin Canisters Benefit Eden Autism Services. - August 30, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center Awarded Funding for Colorectal & Breast Cancer Awareness in Miami-Dade County's Haitian Community
A brief summary on Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center's awarded funding from the American Cancer Society for colorectal & breast cancer awareness in Miami-Dade County's Haitian community. - August 30, 2013 - Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center
Spotlight on Community Mission: HiP Sponsors WAMC Northeast Public Radio
HiP expands its community mission beyond professional organizations into the public radio, the YMCA, United Way, La Salle Soccer and other causes. - August 29, 2013 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
5,500 Southern Artists and Patrons Stake Claim as 1st Virtual Department Store Using Facebook Groups Option
Inspire Arts Alabama, the flagship program of Inspire Charitable Foundation is proud to stake their unverified claim as the 1st completely virtual department store, Alabama General Store (AGS), to establish itself on Facebook. When AGS’s radical new nonprofit artist outreach program united a... - August 29, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
Calling All Artists with Special Needs
Concious Art Event to Showcase and Auction Off Artwork Created by Artists with Special Needs in Support of Down Syndrome Research - August 28, 2013 - queue
12th Anniversary of 9/11/01 - Patriots Unite Across the Globe “To Thank and Honor Those who Serve Our Country”
For the 11th year in a row, the Patriots’ Run (PatriotsRun.org) will have runners participating from both the US and abroad. Troops in Afghanistan will again swap their boots for running shoes showing a United Front against Terrorism while local runners will participate in a 9 hour and 11 minute run at the Great Mall of the Great Plains starting at noon on 9/11. - August 28, 2013 - Patriots Run
Motorcyclists Contribute $142,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $142,161 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids events on Aug. 25. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors attended the rides on mild, clear mornings in Asheville, N.C. and Ann... - August 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Smyth County and Town Of Marion, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Community Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Community™ program was created by the ATC to recognize communities that promote and care for the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). Working with a growing network of trailside community partners, the program supports communities that play a role in advocating the A.T. as a significant local and national asset and as an international icon. The program assists communities by generating tourism and stimulating outdoor recreation while preserving and protecting the A.T. - August 28, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
5th Annual Event to Raise Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients get to Treatments
UCAAN hopes to raise funds to help cancer patients with immediate financial needs, specifically gasoline to get to treatments & customized resources through 5th Annual Charity Date Auction with celebrities Sunday September 22nd, 2013 in Woodland Hills, CA. - August 28, 2013 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Geoff Notkin Named New Host of "STEM Journals" TV Series
Geoff Notkin, who starred for three seasons on the Science Channel television series Meteorite Men, has been selected to serve as the new host of the Cox 7 TV series STEM Journals. A production of the award-winning team at Cox Creative Studios, STEM Journals is a fast-paced educational program... - August 27, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Congenital Amputee Athlete Kyle Maynard Inspires Stanbridge College Graduates
Two-time ESPY Award Winner and quadruple congenital amputee, Kyle Maynard, presented at the Stanbridge College 2013 Commencement Exercises inspiring graduates and guests with a lifetime of achievement. - August 26, 2013 - Stanbridge University
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on September 28th at the Richmond International Raceway
The 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on September 28, 2013 at the Richmond International Raceway’s Inner Track. For more information, visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond - August 25, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Local Caterer Supports Make-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee
G Catering & Events sponsors Wine and Wishes. - August 25, 2013 - G Catering & Events
Velvetta June Salary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Velvetta June Salary of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Velvetta June Salary Ms. Salary has over 11 years experience in the social... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk
Event to raise funds for young women with breast cancer. - August 24, 2013 - Tigerlily Foundation
Oakseed Ministries International Announces 2013 Essay Contest Winners
Eighth Annual International Youth Essay Contest Winners Announced. - August 24, 2013 - Oakseed Ministries International
Athleta Fundraiser Helps Women Stay Active in Style While Supporting Long Island Breast Health Non-Profit
The Maurer Foundation is collaborating with the Athleta fitness apparel store in Manhasset for a “Ladies Night Out” on September 10, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm. The evening will benefit the foundation’s breast health education programs. - August 24, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Eastern National Announces the Opening of its Newest Educational Museum Store at the New Benjamin Franklin Museum
Eastern National is proud to announce the opening of a new educational museum store at the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum, located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store will sell a wide variety of Franklin related commemorative items which... - August 24, 2013 - Eastern National
Lovely Vixen an Online Retailer of Lingerie and Costumes Launches a Special Promotion to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
LovelyVixen.com an online boutique featuring costumes and lingerie wants women to feel great about getting sexy this Halloween. To further support breast cancer awareness and research, Lovely Vixen will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. - August 23, 2013 - Lovely Vixen
Louisiana Announces 250 Healthcare Reform (PPACA) Leaders and Champions
Health Agents for America (HAFA), a non-profit national trade association of insurance professionals took the step towards making their organization and their members leaders in the healthcare reform space by hosting a live one-day healthcare reform certification and training course in partnership... - August 22, 2013 - Healthcare Reform Magazine
Ultra Marathon Stand Up Paddler, Will Schmidt, Attempts World Record for Depression Awareness
Ultra Marathon Stand Up paddler, Will Schmidt, will attempt world record breaking open ocean stand up paddle trip through the California Channel Islands. - August 22, 2013 - Are You Inspired Yet
Xanadu Catalina 5K Health & Wellness Festival September 20th-22nd 2013 – Santa Catalina Island Benefiting the Outdoor Discovery School Foundation
Two Harbors in Catalina Island will be the home of Xanadu, the 5K Health and Fitness Festival. Between 1500 and 3000 participants are projected to experience this weekend adventure that promotes physical fitness, well-being, community and the non profit, Outdoor Discovery School Foundation. - August 21, 2013 - Xanadu Catalina
Not For Sale to Host Third Annual Gala Benefiting Fight Against Human Trafficking
Held at the stunning City View at Metreon, Not For Sale’s annual gala will bring together international advocates to celebrate Not For Sale’s work and to empower the global movement to end slavery. - August 21, 2013 - Not For Sale
Birds of a Feather Flock Together in Forest Park
CMS Solutions Sponsors STL Crane Project with Proceeds Going to The Backstoppers & Responder Rescue - August 21, 2013 - CMS Solutions
Wells Fargo Invests in Youth
Wells Fargo invests $30,000 in youth supporting one-to-one mentoring in the school-based program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. - August 21, 2013 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Orlando Medical Spa hosts Bra Drive for Mustard Seed
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is combining community efforts with local lingerie store "La Bella Intimates" to host a "bra drive" for The Mustard Seed of Central Florida. The Mustard Seed is a service agency answering the clothing & furniture needs for more than... - August 21, 2013 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
New England, St. Louis Motorcyclists Top $134,000 for Cure
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $134,716 in donations to Ride for Kids events on Aug. 18. Twelve young brain tumor survivors attended the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation events on mild, clear mornings in Cottleville, Mo., and Fiskdale,... - August 21, 2013 - Ride for Kids
AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest
Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
JFCS’s Operation Military Assistance Program Receives Donation from Local Real Estate Professionals
Recently the Jewish Family & Children’s Service’ Operation Military Assistance Program received another donation from Troy Sacco of Generous Property. The donation helped a local veteran couple to obtain temporary housing while awaiting a permanent placement with the assistance of... - August 20, 2013 - Generous Property
Wine Fundraiser to Support Breast Health Charity The Maurer Foundation
FAT bastard wines will be continuing their dedication to help raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer cause. During the months of September and October, FAT bastard will donate 25 cents for every bottle of FAT bastard sold in restaurants and retail locations, up to $50,000. A recipient of support from the FAT bastard campaign for six years, the Maurer Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness through breast health education. - August 18, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
CEO of Phoenix Digital Agency is a Muscular Dystrophy Association Jailbird for the 2013 Downtown Executive Lock- Up
Gate6 executive “does time” in support of those in the community affected by muscle diseases. - August 17, 2013 - Gate6
Wish Upon a Wedding to Provide Wedding for Young Portland Mother Battling Stage IV Breast Cancer in Northern California This September
Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting a wedding for a Portland couple this September. Heather & Chris will be wed in Carmel Valley, CA thanks to the Northern California Chapter. Heather, who has been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, will receive the wedding of her dreams free-of-charge by Wish Upon A Wedding. - August 16, 2013 - Wish Upon a Wedding - Northern California
Jefferey Katz of The Patterson Law Firm Hosts Event for Autism Awareness
Jefferey Ogden Katz of The Patterson Law Firm hosts annual charity gold outing for UP Foundation in support of Chicagoland chapter of Autism Speaks; raises 110K. - August 15, 2013 - The Patterson Law Firm, LLC
NonStopHR Brings Together Bay Area Not-for-Profits
NonStopHR, an HR broker serving not-for-profits, hosts focus group luncheon and brings together diverse not-for-profits to discuss key HR issues. - August 15, 2013 - NonStopHR
Coalition’s Daughenbaugh Promoted to Vice President
Combat-wounded veteran joins leadership ranks at leading service organization. - August 14, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Fourth Container of Wheelchairs Ordered for Liberia
Free Wheelchair Mission’s fourth container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs was placed on order for Liberia this week. - August 14, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Give Back New Jersey Launch and Jewelry Party
Star Dog is having a party and you’re invited. Star Dog has been extremely busy getting ready to unveil and launch their new line. - August 14, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Prostate Cancer Pony Express Arrives at the U.S. Capitol to Increase Awareness of Prostate Cancer and Research
The 4th annual Prostate Cancer Pony Express rides to Washington, DC to increase awareness of prostate cancer and research. All cancer survivors are invited to participate in group photo in front of U.S. Capitol Building. - August 11, 2013 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
Third Annual Fall Luncheon Fundraiser to Feature Guest Speaker Danny Morrison
Carolina Panthers President to Serve as Event’s Keynote Speaker. - August 11, 2013 - Hospitality House of Charlotte
Durham Mayor Bill Bell to Serve as Honorary Judge at the 2013 Creative Food Drive Event
Durham’s own 3rd Annual C.F.D. offers the community a fun filled afternoon to come together for a good cause to feed our community. The City of Durham is happy to announce that city Mayor Bill Bell will be participating in this year’s C.F.D. {Creative Food Drive... - August 11, 2013 - MHAworks Architecture
Local Elks Lodge to Continue Charitable Work
Austin’s local Elks Lodge #201 will continue its community outreach this Saturday, August 10th. The members of the local Lodge will proceed with the scheduled trip for special needs children and adults of the Austin area to attend Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio. The chartered bus... - August 10, 2013 - Elk's Lodge #201
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $10,000 Grant to Expand Veteran Job Opportunities Through IVET
Career transition workshops help wounded veterans prepare for civilian life. - August 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Equipping the Faithful for Back to School Time
Just in time for the new school year, the National Center for Life and Liberty announces the release of their book, "Making Sense of Religion in America’s Public Schools." Christian parents have questions: Can my child opt out of an offensive assignment? Is prayer still allowed... - August 09, 2013 - National Center for Life and Liberty
Join Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. for Family Fun at Edina Rosland Park, Sat., August 17th
Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc. is hosting its annual fundraiser on August 17, 2013 from 10am-2pm to thank its loyal sponsors for all their effort over 2013. Please join them for a family festival to thank their sponsors who support their efforts in 2013. This is a thank you celebration and all are welcome to enjoy the dog training demonstrations, petting zoo, and meet Katie from KTK9.com-their hope is you can join them for a great time. - August 08, 2013 - Puppy Love Caring Canines, Inc.
Attention All Artists & Entertainers! Hollywood is Coming to Delray Beach Saturday August 10th
On Saturday August 10th South Florida Artist will have a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hollywood will swoop into Delray Beach for the second Art & Entertainment Summit of the year. In a showcase of the arts, artists and entertainers from New York to Los Angeles will descend onto... - August 08, 2013 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Golish Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament Benefits the Israel Defense Forces
Come Swing with Golish Financial for Charity, at the Boca Lago Country club, on Oct. 28, 2013; Enjoy a spectacular Golf Tournament benefiting the soldiers of the IDF - August 08, 2013 - Golish Financial Group