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.
The Denan Project Wins Award
The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project
Glitter, Hilarity and Mayhem: Murder Mystery Dinner to Benefit Genesis Fund “Hooray for Hollywood” Mystery to be Solved in Dedham April 6
Come have a “killer” good time solving a murder mystery, while helping improve the lives of special needs children. Enjoy drop-dead funny comedy from America’s original interactive dinner theatre troupe, the Mystery Café of Boston & a delicious menu. - March 18, 2013 - Research Rockstar
Ed Rendell and Former Eagle Jamaal Jackson Join DHS's Achieving Independence Center for Always Bet on Youth
Valley Youth House and the Philadelphia DHS’s Achieving Independence Center will co-host the casino-themed gala to support Philadelphia youth, featuring keynote speaker Ed Rendell and former Eagles Center Jamaal Jackson as guest dealer. - March 18, 2013 - Valley Youth House
I Will Survive, Inc. Fundraiser on the Runway
Non profit organization, I Will Survive, Inc., founded by service disabled veteran, Anisa Palmer, will have the second annual fundraiser fashion show at Melia Hotel on March 30th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Melia Hotel is located at 590 West Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308. - March 17, 2013 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Support Dogs Provides Assistance Dog to First Female Veteran
Woman suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, gets help from assistance dog. - March 17, 2013 - Support Dogs
Panera Bread and Food Bank of South Jersey Fight Local Hunger
Panera Bread and the Food Bank of South Jersey CEO, Val Traore, announced their partnership to help the hungry in South Jersey. Six local Panera stores located in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Delran, Voorhees, Marlton and Mount Laurel will participate in the Community Breadbox Program to support food... - March 17, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Ramapo College Student Organizations Prepping for Tourette Syndrome Walk
Most of the large Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and other campus groups are pledging to be at the April 14 NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College and support kids with TS and the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nonprofits Find Creative Ways to Make Work Fun, Survey Finds
Nonprofit employees are creating new ways to keep employees engaged despite a dismal economy. Team competitions, happy hours, and community service projects unite employees while helping them stay committed to the organization. - March 16, 2013 - HarmonyJobs LLC
Fundraiser for Metro Detroit Foster Children to Return to the Roostertail Saturday, June 1
For The Seventh Generation, a metro Detroit-area charity supporting foster children and families, will hold its annual fundraising gala at the Roostertail in Detroit on June 1, 2013. Live music, dancing, and a several-course, gourmet strolling supper among features of the event. Sponsorship packages available soon. - March 16, 2013 - For The Seventh Generation
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY on Friday March 22: Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on March 22nd, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - March 15, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Integral Ballet in Merrick Reveals Expanded Studio Space at March 9th Ribbon Cutting
Integral Ballet, a non-profit ballet school and pre-professional training company in Merrick recently launched an expanded second studio for their corps de ballet rehearsals, adult classes, special needs classes, and to enhance the schedule of professional-track and recreational classes for students. - March 14, 2013 - Integral Ballet
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Selects TFI Envision for "What Is It?"
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) selected TFI Envision, Inc. again this year to develop the graphics for their upcoming “What Is It? Technologies and Discoveries of the Victorian Era” Opening Night Gala event on April 13, 2013. TFI Envision developed a striking iconic image... - March 14, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
GiveGab Secures $1.2 Million in Funding
Social network for volunteers will expand services and reach with investment. - March 14, 2013 - GiveGab
Executive Director of Health Charity Discusses Organ Donation for National Kidney Month
The Executive Director of the PKD Foundation of Canada, Jeff Robertson, will talk about living organ donation and how to start a conversation about the process. During March, the PKD Foundation of Canada is actively encouraging everyone to register to be an organ or tissue donor. One donor can save eight lives. - March 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Austin Dog Alliance Receives $100,000 Meadows Foundation Grant
The Austin Dog Alliance received a $100,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation and opened its new facility in Cedar Park, Texas, where it will continue its work using therapy dogs to teach social skills to youth on the autism spectrum, among other programs. - March 14, 2013 - Austin Dog Alliance
STOMP Out Bullying Named a FOX Sports Supports 2013 Charity Partner
Launches Public Service Campaign Featuring Top Celebrity Athletes - March 13, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Beacon Insurance Group Exhibiting at the 2013 SCANPO Together. For Good. Nonprofit Summit
Beacon Insurance Group, a South Carolina Independent Insurance Agency, will be exhibiting at the South Carolina Association of Non Profit Organizations (SCANPO) Annual Summit. The 2013 Summit, which begins on March 13th and continues through March 15th, is being held at the Hyatt Regency in... - March 12, 2013 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Holt Brothers Foundation Establish Grant to Help Children Affected by a Parent’s Cancer
The Holt Brothers Foundation, founded by NFL brothers Torry and Terrence Holt to improve the quality of life for children and families dealing with cancer, have announced the formation of the Holt Brothers Butterfly Grant to fund a second week of summer camp for children at Camp Kesem North Carolina. - March 12, 2013 - Holt Brothers
St. Patrick’s Day Auction Serves Up Beer, Corned Beef and Hope
The Blazer Pub holds a raucous St. Patrick's Day auction on March 16-17 to benefit children's charity Friends of Karen. - March 10, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: A Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Enjoy a red carpet evening of fashion and refreshments at Dillard's International Mall on Thursday, March 21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as Dillard's presents The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show. This event will feature Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and raffle prizes all benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay. - March 08, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Cathy Sanita Named New Executive Director for Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Raleigh District
The local Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) office has announced Cathy Sanita has been appointed Executive Director of the Raleigh District covering 18 counties. - March 08, 2013 - Muscular Dystrophy Association - Raleigh
Awareness for Tourette Syndrome and April 14 Walk Increasing Quickly at Ramapo College
A large crowd of students and faculty turned out on February 26 to hear more about the neurological disorder and the NJ Walks For TS event that is coming to campus in a little over 1 month. - March 08, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Kathleen Leahy Honored in Atlanta with Property Management Certification
Kathleen Leahy, the COO of RUPCO (www.rupco.org) was awarded a Professional Certificate in Asset Management, an advanced designation from CHAM. CHAM’s designation program supports industry managers in the field of nonprofit asset management. - March 08, 2013 - RUPCO
International Women’s Day for International Women: Migration Stories
To mark International Women's day, Worldbytes has filmed the migration stories of three "international women." Their lively accounts remind us that freedom of movement across the world is an ideal to be aimed for. - March 08, 2013 - WorldWrite
YesWalker.com Serves as a Sponsor of Handbag Happy Hour
YesWalker.com, a newly launched online retailer of women's contemporary shoes and bags, served as a sponsor of the Handbag Happy Hour held February 7 at Hudson Terrace in New York City. Proceeds from the affair will go to St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves over 4,000 children with special needs in the metropolitan New York area. - March 07, 2013 - YesStyle
JCM H.E.L.P. Center in Manassas Offers Community Programs
The JCM H.E.L.P. Center in Manssas, VA offers a variety of community programs, including Career Development, Parenting Education Training, Mentoring, and Resource Program. - March 07, 2013 - Joyce Carelock Ministries
Phoenix-Based Group OAK Announces Its First Event to be Held Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Scottsdale
Organized Acts of Kindness (OAK) is dedicated to spreading love and happiness throughout the community through fun acts of kindness and compassion. Participants will be gathering on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Camelback Rd. 11:00am to 2:00pm and will be handing out cards with happy messages written inside to people passing by. OAK's goal is to make people smile – to brighten their day – and hopefully inspire them to do something nice for someone else. - March 07, 2013 - OAK
2nd Annual “Music For MDA” Comes to Providence Dave and Buster’s
“Making Music for MDA” will take place on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 7pm-10pm at Dave and Buster’s, Providence Place Mall. - March 07, 2013 - Music For MDA
ProDryers, Distributor of Hand Dryers Seeking to Raise Funds for Children with Muscular Dystrophy
CEO of ProDryers to go behind bars for the MDA Lock-up Event in Livonia, MI to help in the fight against muscle disease. The event will be held on 04/25/2013. ProDryers is requesting support from all outlets to raise funds for this event. - March 06, 2013 - ProDryers
Newton Sanon Named President of OIC’s National Presidents’ Association
Newton Sanon was elected President of the Executive Directors’/Presidents’ Association of OIC of America, Inc. (Opportunities Industrialization Center/OICA) on February 25th of 2013 with a unanimous vote of his peers consisting of OIC Execs throughout the country. OICA has 44 affiliate... - March 06, 2013 - OIC of South Florida
Local Photographer Supports "Celebration of Smiles Day" Promotion to Benefit Operation Smile
On April 6 local Rockport photographer Angela Cook of Oasis Rockport will join with PPA Charities (the philanthropic arm of Professional Photographers of America) to promote “Celebration of Smiles Day” at Emerson Inn by the Sea on One Cathedral Ave in Rockport from 10am – 2pm. This national fundraising effort will benefit Operation Smile, which treats children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities. - March 06, 2013 - Oasis Rockport
International Fundraising Consultancy Launches New York Office
Nonprofits worldwide now served by IFC USA. - March 06, 2013 - International Fundraising Consultancy
Magic Under the Mangroves Gala to Benefit The Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers has again been selected to be the Fundraising Auctioneer for the Magic Under the Mangroves Gala to benefit The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The event will be held on Thursday, March 7th 2013 and held on site... - March 06, 2013 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
San Diego Locals Are Crowdfunding Their Way to Free Preschool
A new San Diego-based not-for-profit organization, Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn™, is crowdfunding the publishing of a book, DVD and online resource center. Sales of the book will fund the free preschool program. - March 05, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Donors Send Children to Summer Camp
A Donor partnership with Penn-York Camp allows families with financial needs to send their children to camp. - March 05, 2013 - Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center
Texas Trust Survey Reveals North Texans Have a Personal Connection to the Critical Issue of Hunger
Texas Trust Credit Union to donate $30,000 to the North Texas Food Bank, feeding 90,000 people. - March 04, 2013 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is Now the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women and children who live with Willis-Ekbom disease, formerly known as restless legs syndrome or RLS, by increasing awareness, improving treatments and through research, finding a cure. - March 03, 2013 - Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Addition of Radio Personality Craig Carton as Honorary Board Member
Carton, 44, who is part of the "Boomer & Carton" morning radio show on WFAN in New York, was diagnosed with TS as a teenager and has been a supporter of NJCTS for nearly a decade. - March 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
St. Vincent de Paul Toledo Wants Your Old Car
The vehicle donation program helps to feed, clothe and house the needy. - March 01, 2013 - St. Vincent de Paul Toledo Council
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Fullerton with Third Annual "Heroes Comedy Night for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends" Featuring Carlos Mencia - April 3
In observance of Autism Awareness Month in April and in support of Fullerton autism charities and special education programs, 600 attendees are anticipated to raise $45,000 at the Fullerton Cares 3rd annual ‘Heroes Comedy Show for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends’ benefit comedy... - February 28, 2013 - Fullerton Cares
We-Care.com and AIDS Research Alliance Partner for HIV Research
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) is pleased to announce that with We-Care.com’s generous support, it will be able to conduct the eight leukapheresis experiments necessary for the advancement of its promising HIV cure research. ARA was featured as We-Care.com’s Cause of the Month in December... - February 28, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
SolarCraft Helps United Cerebral Palsy Go Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 71.8 kW solar electric system at WineBev Services in Napa, CA, a social enterprise of United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for its facility for decades to come. - February 28, 2013 - SolarCraft
Raleigh PDQ Fresh Tenders Fundraiser Brings Support to World T.E.A.M. Sports
A 14-year-old 8th grade student organized a successful fundraiser at PDQ Fresh Tenders in Raleigh, North Carolina that benefited the non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports and its inclusive sports programs for disabled and able-bodied participants. - February 28, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Bucket List Bash "Let's Set Sail"
Fundraising Auctioneer Scott Robertson Selected For Fundraising Auction for the 2013 Bucket List Bash “Let’s Set Sail”. Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers has again been selected to be the Fundraising Auctioneer for the 2013... - February 28, 2013 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
JS Crockett Consulting Launches a Free Video Series to Help People Start Up Nonprofit Organizations Easily
JS Crockett Consulting, a nonprofit consulting company, launches its first step-by-step video series for free to help people complete the paperwork for nonprofit status. - February 28, 2013 - JS Crockett Consulting
"Steppin' Out" for Keystone House April 26, 2013
A fun evening to benefit Keystone House, Inc., including Open Bar, Dinner, Dancing, Live music by the renowned musical group Déjà Vu with dance performances by professional dancers from the legendary Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Norwalk, Celebrity Host and Auctioneer David Smith; Silent and Live Auctions. To ensure that guests learn about Keystone, Palace Productions of Norwalk, CT offered to write, direct and produce a video about Keystone House which will debut that evening at the event. - February 27, 2013 - Keystone House, Inc.
Plan Canada Celebrates a Successful 2012
Plan celebrates the New Year by looking back on significant achievements from 2012. - February 27, 2013 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College Guaranteed to Rock Tourette Syndrome Community
Brother of walk organizer AnnaKatharine Miehe, William, is part of a band that will play at the April 14 event, which will benefit the programs and services of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - February 27, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New York City Mold Removal Vital to the Public's Safety and Health as Spring is Right Around the Corner
NYC Mold Inspections Company, "Five Boro Mold Specialist" Restoring New York with the Hurricane Sandy Toxic Mold Relief Fund. - February 26, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
The Center for Living Well Announces Christ Centered Yoga Teacher Training to Begin in April
The Center for Living Well, a 501(c)3 nonprofit wellness ministry providing Christ-centered wellness education and training, is pleased to announce teacher training to begin April 9. The Center’s Yoga Ministry Leadership Training Program is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their yoga knowledge and practice, deepen their faith walk, teach Christ-centered yoga classes, or lead a yoga ministry. For more information, please visit www.centerforlivingwell.org. - February 26, 2013 - The Center for Living Well