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.
Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
East Felicina Middle School Will Take Part in an International Water Safety Class on Wednesday
East Feliciana Middle School is taking the safety of their students very serious by teaming up with a Florida non profit organization (Safety Rock Foundation) to teach ten simple water safety rules. This class will be held on International Water Safety Day May 15th at 8:30 am. - May 14, 2013 - Safety Rock Foundation Corp
Myanmar Polestar Travels & Tours, First to Join The Code and Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation in Myanmar
Myanmar Polestar is the first travel and tour company in Myanmar to join The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism [The Code]. - May 13, 2013 - The Code
Venue Houston Hosts The Global Party Benefiting TX Children's Hospital
360 VIP Event locations throughout the World were chosen to participate in this incredible event. Venue is honored to be participating for the second year - linking the world for a worthy cause. - May 13, 2013 - Venue Houston
TFI Envision Donates Their Creativity for Inspirica's New Jumpstart Cafe
Jumpstart Café is Inspirica’s latest innovation. It’s a social enterprise that benefits their clients, their organization, and the community. TFI Envision, Inc. donated their creativity in designing the branding, color palette, signage, club cards, menus, table tents, and right... - May 11, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Female Volunteers Build a Habitat for Humanity LV Home for National Women Build Week
A construction crew of all female volunteers will pound nails and raise walls at a Habitat build site on Saturday, May 11th, the day before Mother’s Day, in celebration of National Women Build Week. An initiative of Habitat for Humanity International, Women Build challenges women around the... - May 11, 2013 - Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas
YouveGotFunds.com, a Los Angeles Based Crowdfunding Website is Raising Money for the Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight & Georgina "Gina" DeJesus Fund
YouveGotFunds newest project is a fundraiser for the 3 kidnapped women in Ohio: Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight & Georgina DeJesus. This money is to help them start over and build new lives. See their crowdfunding campaign at http://youvegotfunds.com/profile.php?pid=47 - May 11, 2013 - YouveGotFunds
NJ Native and Academy Award Winning Writer to be Honored at CarePlus Foundation Courage Awards Gala
James Lecesne, creator of the Trevor Project, to be given Courage Award. - May 11, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
Scout-O-Rama 2013 Offers More Than 250 Fun-Filled Family Activites
For Orange County Residents of All Ages, Event Features the Vans® Skate Team, Medieval Times® Jousting Tournaments and Dozens of Outdoor Activities - May 11, 2013 - Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America
Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.
Local Residents Get Mud on Their Face for a Great Cause
A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels plan do a 5 mile obstacle course to raise money for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - May 09, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena
Top Los Angeles Women Celebrated at EmpowHer Institute Girls to Greatness Gala Reception
Honoree recipients were Elise Buik, CEO of United Way, Los Angeles; Dannielle Campos, Senior Vice President of Bank of America; and Penny Toler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Sparks. - May 09, 2013 - EmpowHer Institute
Austin Elks Lodge #201 Provides a Day of Fun at Amusement Park for Special Needs Families
Elks Lodge #201 in Austin, Texas received a $10,000 grant from the Elks National Foundation to provide activities for children with special needs. During 2013 there will be six day trips to Morgan's Wonderland, in San Antonio. Each trip will have about 20 children, accompanied by a family member. - May 09, 2013 - Elk's Lodge #201
Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation Donates $15,000 to the Heights Foundation
Donation will support completion of medical clinic. Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation donated $15,000 to the Heights Foundation to complete the foundation’s medical clinic. The clinic will provide access to quality health care for low-income, uninsured residents of Harlem Heights and... - May 09, 2013 - Heights Foundation
National “Stamp Out Hunger” Campaign Attracting Widespread Community Help
The easiest way to donate non perishable food to the hungry has just arrived. And it’s just feet from your front door. The nation’s largest single day food drive is being held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. South Jersey residents can leave bags of non perishable foods at their mailbox and... - May 09, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary
Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Building a Movement for Play: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Announces 217 “Playful City USA” Communities
Communities Recognized for Prioritizing Play for Children - May 08, 2013 - KaBOOM!
Annual Run to Benefit HeartShare and the Breezy Point CoOp
Run...Rebuild...Revive - May 08, 2013 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Wish Comes True for Local Teen on “World Wish Day”
Golden State Collision Repair Centers and Make-A-Wish® Reveal Renovated ’65 Mustang to Local Teen on World Wish Day - May 06, 2013 - Golden State Collision Repair Centers
May is National Mobility, Vasculitis and Foster Care Awareness Month - Dr. Diane Dike Definitely Has All Three Covered
We all need a hero. We need someone who can reach out and share her extraordinary story. Someone who can help in spite of her own overwhelming challenges. Someone who can provide the incentive others need to embrace their own pivotal opportunity to make a difference. - May 06, 2013 - Diane Dike
Mother-Daughter Team from RE/MAX Plans 3rd Annual Michelle Radke Benefit on May 19 in Libertyville to Aid Lurie Children’s Hospital
The 3rd Annual Michelle Radke Benefit in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m. on May 19 in the Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, Ill. Music always plays a big role in... - May 05, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Appoints New Board Members
Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation, announces the appointment of Jannine S. Givray, Andrew F. Merrick, and Glenn Solan to its Board of Directors. Jannine S. Givray Jannine Givray brings a unique combination of professional and philanthropic experience to... - May 05, 2013 - Compass to Care
Shore Thing Marketing's Review of Charity Poker Tournament
Shore Thing Marketing hosted a charity poker tournament to raise money for Operation Smile on April 18th, 2013. All family and friends were welcome to join the fun at 51 Cragwood Road Suite 308 South Plainfield, NJ 07080. This was an opportunity to support a great cause and meet the Shore Thing... - May 04, 2013 - Shore Thing Marketing, Inc.
Mass Service Alliance Seeks Nominations for Leaders in Community Service and Volunteerism
The Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA) invites the community to nominate outstanding individuals who served in AmeriCorps, Commonwealth Corps or Senior Corps or are Service Learning Practitioners, nonprofits, or business/corporations that excel in engaging volunteers for the 2013 Massachusetts Service and Volunteerism Awards. - May 04, 2013 - Massachusetts Service Alliance
Cash for Trash on Green Up Day - Event at Twin City Subaru Benefits Berlin Elementary School Playground Fundraiser
For every pound of Green Up Day trash collected and brought to Twin City Subaru this Saturday, May 4, a donation will be made for a new playground at Berlin Elementary School. An official Green Up Day sponsor and Central Vermont’s designated bag pick-up and drop-off site, Twin City Subaru... - May 03, 2013 - Twin City Subaru
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
John Rex Endowment Announces Five-Year Plan
The John Rex Endowment, a local foundation committed to supporting an environment where children and families in greater Wake County live healthy lives, announced today the launch of its five-year plan. The plan details four funding areas -- Healthy Weight; Injury Prevention; Mental Health, Social and Emotional Well-being; and Nonprofit Capacity Building – specific goals and related strategies. - May 02, 2013 - John Rex Endowment
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in Westbury and Oyster Bay
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - May 02, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2013 - Eighth Annual Awards
May 12th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time we celebrate Mothers not just for their love and nurturing, but their selfless acts and their ability to give to others. - May 02, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Three Join Children's Charity Friends of Karen - Additions Strengthen Services Delivery to Children with a Life-Threatening Illness
With more demand than ever for its services, children's charity Friends of Karen has added three more professionals to its Family Support Services team to deliver more vital, practical and comprehensive services to families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. - May 02, 2013 - Friends of Karen
90octane Sponsors Mercy Housing’s “Live in Hope” Breakfast
The Denver marketing agency sponsors annual fundraising event for community-building nonprofit organization. - May 02, 2013 - 90octane
7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to be Held at Falcon Ridge GC, July 15th
The 7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to take place at Falcon Ridge GC, Lenexa, KS on July 15th. - May 02, 2013 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Convaid Partners with Nehemiah Vision Ministries to Provide Special Needs Children in Haiti Wheelchairs
The two organizations came together to help families in Haiti meet the basic needs of life. - May 01, 2013 - Convaid, Inc.
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Doubles Fundraising Goal at Spring Gala, Funds Raised for Designed for Healing Project and State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment
"Little Darth Vader" Makes Special Appearance, Gives Back to First Hospital That Saved His Life - April 30, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Letting Go: Compelling Fictionalized Autobiography Raises Vital Funds & Awareness for Suicide Prevention
Based on her experiences as a suicide survivor, Carrie Lange’s "Letting Go" hopes to save lives by giving pause to someone who is contemplating suicide, if only long enough for them to reach out for the help they need. With all profits donated to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Lange is working voraciously to give thousands the help and support they need to stay alive. - April 30, 2013 - Carrie Lange
Model Alyssa Miller and Jameel McClain, #53 Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Champion XLVII Join STOMP Out Bullying™ as Global Ambassadors
STOMP Out Bullying™ is thrilled to announce its newest Global Ambassadors, Alyssa Miller and Jameel McClain. Both Alyssa and Jameel are determined to shed light on the important subject of Bullying and Cyberbullying and those affected by it. “We are delighted that both Alyssa and... - April 30, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College a Resounding Success for All Involved
More than 150 walkers take part in event that raised $8,000 for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome as a senior project for Ramapo’s AnnaKatharine Miehe. - April 29, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Sip, Savor and Support at the 31st Annual Vintage Affaire; Annual Wine Auction Benefits Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Vintage Affaire 2013 will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Woodside. It is one of the premiere wine auctions in California and benefits Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Palo Alto and Santa Cruz. Over the past 30 years, Vintage Affaire has raised nearly $8 million for... - April 28, 2013 - Vintage Affaire
Check Out Hunger Campaign is Wawa-Wonderful for Food Bank of South Jersey
Management and employees of Wawa presented The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) with a large Check Out Hunger check for $77,449.00 at the ribbon cutting ceremony of Wawa’s full service Crown Point location. - April 28, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Grub Street Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support the Whole Writer Program
$25,000 grant supporting Grub Street's The Whole Writer Program is one of 817 NEA Art Works grants totaling $26.3 million in funding nationwide; Boston-based Grub Street is the second largest independent writing center in the nation - April 27, 2013 - Grub Street
“Spring to Make a Difference” Marks Another Fundraising Success for Women’s Campaign International and Their First Annual West Coast Event
Graciously hosted at the historic Beverly Hills estate of Rodeo Realty owners Syd and Linda Leibovitch, Women’s Campaign International (WCI) kicked off their first annual fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. From 2-5pm, guests enjoyed live music from DJ Lamont Pete, singer/songwriter... - April 27, 2013 - Jade Umbrella
The Food Bank of South Jersey and Darden Restaurants Partner to Fight Hunger
Grant is one of more than 850 awarded through Darden’s 2nd annual Restaurant Community Grants program - April 27, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Argyros Family Foundation Makes $2.5 Million Gift to Benefit Hoag Nursing Initiatives
Goal is to Have Patients Say Hoag Nurses Were the Most Caring Professionals They’ve "Ever Encountered," Julia Argyros Says - April 27, 2013 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund’s President Eileen Menton's Statement on "Global Partnership for Development in the Context of the Post-2015 Development Agenda"
VGIF was honored to speak at the UN during the special high-level meeting of ECOSOC with the Bretton Woods institutions, the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, concerning “Global partnership for development in the context of the post-2015 development agenda.” VGIF's President emphasized the importance of partnerships to ensure that MDGs 3 and 8 are closer to reality and new Post-2015 goals bring equality and empowerment to women worldwide. - April 27, 2013 - VGIF
La Carlota City Entries Bag Over-All Winners in Philippine Youth Green Art Competition
The recently concluded Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Inter-city Painting Competition with the theme "Climate Change in the Eyes of a Child" yielded a very interesting result. Nine winning entries from La Carlota, Kabankalan and Himamaylan Cities who were the top three winners in their... - April 27, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.
Heights Foundation Receives $25,000 Donation for Culinary Center
Teaching Kitchen to Provide Workforce Training Programs The Pierce Family Fund donated $25,000 to the Heights Foundation to purchase a commercial hood, fire suppression and exhaust system for the Heights Culinary Center. The Culinary Center will be a commercial teaching kitchen, located within The... - April 26, 2013 - Heights Foundation
Benefit for Sick Infant
Dinner benefit for Chaia Thompson. She is 21 months old and has a rare disease. - April 26, 2013 - Christ United Methodist Church
Lee Charlton Scott of Midtown NYC Donates Picasso Lithograph
Lee Charlton Scott attends a charity event and donates a Picasso Lithograph in fundraiser to help local Brooklyn charities. - April 25, 2013 - Lee Scott Fine Art
"Growing Ideas to Sustain the Arts in New Jersey": Fourth Annual New Jersey Arts Day Focuses on Building Sustainable Communities Through the Arts
May 2 event calls for collaboration and celebration at Trenton’s War Memorial. - April 25, 2013 - ArtPride NJ
Hope Hospice Thrift Shop Expansion
Thanks to community support, the Hope Hospice Thrift Shop is growing and will undergo construction, with a grand reopening to come in the Fall of 2013. Construction will officially begin May 6, with the store temporarily closing April 28 through project completion. During this phase of construction... - April 25, 2013 - Hope Hospice