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.
Thru Guidance Ministries - Free Winter Meals for Kids and Teens
ThruGuidance Ministries Inc., announces sponsorship of the Winter Food Service Program. Free meals will be provided to all children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age or under in surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. - November 21, 2022 - Thru Guidance Ministries Inc.
The Jolie Marie Foundation Inc. Announces Its Tax-Exempt Status as a 501(C)3 Organization
The Jolie Marie Foundation is pleased to announce its formation as a Texas Non-Profit Organization effective March 30, 2020. The organization applied for income tax exempt status and received its IRS designation as a 501(c)3 exempt organization effective on July 31, 2022. The organization also received Sales Tax Exemption Status with the State of Texas on July 31, 2022. - November 21, 2022 - Jolie Marie Foundation
The 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Eve Dinner in LaPorte is Open to All
State Street Community Church and the Pax Center are hosting their 11th annual Thanksgiving Eve meal on November 23rd from 5-7 PM. The dinner happens at the church, located at 209 State Street in downtown LaPorte. Since 2011, hundreds of residents have visited the community-inclusive meal,... - November 20, 2022 - The Pax Center
Fight Fitness Supports Canadian Veterans with Donation to The Royal Canadian Legion
Fight Fitness, a leading provider of group fitness has made a donation of $210 to the Royal Canadian Legion. - November 18, 2022 - Fight Fitness
Haircuts for the Helpless and Homeless, Inc. Charity Fundraising to Launch at 2023 Mobile Salon Expo at Texas State Fair Park Automobile Building
The charity is partnering with celebrities, companies and philanthropists who share the goal of reducing the homeless population one head at a time via shuttle buses converted into full-service mobile barber and beauty salons. - November 18, 2022 - Mobile Salon Network
Scouts BSA Troop 321 Ugly Sweater 5K is Collecting Food for the Homeless
Scouts BSA Troop 321 is having some holiday fun and fitness while giving back to the community. The community is invited to join in on 12/3 at E. Carroll Joyner Park for a 5K event and bring a non-perishable food donation. - November 17, 2022 - North Wake Youth Organization / Scouts BSA
Fox Advancement Announces It Will be Supporting STAR House with Its Grant Writing Process in Support of Its New Facility in Ramsey County, MN
Providing professional fundraising and grant writing services to help much-needed child crisis housing meet its financial needs. - November 17, 2022 - Fox Advancement
Matt King Joins Boys Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council Board of Directors
Matt King, Cincinnati businessman and co-founder of King Hightower Strategies, was unanimously approved to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dan Beard Council as the Fort Hamilton District Chair. The Dan Beard Council is the administrative body of the Boy Scouts of America in the Greater... - November 16, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
GivingTuesday Marks a Decade of Impact & Inspiration with This Year’s Annual Celebration of Global Generosity on November 29
What began in 2012 as a single day to encourage people to do good has transformed into a rapidly growing global movement and leadership network driving countless acts of generosity and giving, which support thriving communities year-round. GivingTuesday, now in its 10th anniversary year, is sharing a preview of events being hosted by nonprofits, brands, small businesses, and more to inspire more generosity around the world. - November 16, 2022 - GivingTuesday
Pedro Dupree is Selected to Join US VALOR’s First Cohort for Their Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program (CAP)
Today, US VALOR, a national non-profit organization helping service members and new Veterans transition from their military service to civilian employees, in order to “change their story” of transitioning. Focused on a cybersecurity apprenticeship model, US VALOR announced Pedro Dupree as their first apprentice candidate. - November 16, 2022 - US VALOR
New York Meets Grazia Deledda
A two-day conference dedicated to the work and legacy of Grazia Deledda, the first and only Italian woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1926). A collaboration between NYU Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò and the Istituto Italiana di Cultura, New York, this jubilant celebration... - November 14, 2022 - Valeria Orani
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2024+ European Key Color – Follow Me!
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted Key Colors at the 2022 International Summit held November 10-12 in Tucson, AZ. Color Marketing Group’s 2024+ European Key Color “Follow Me!” is a rich, high chroma, bright orange. - November 14, 2022 - Color Marketing Group
Corporate Concepts is Giving Back
Corporate Concepts teams up with the organization "Teens Under Construction," this holiday season to focus on helping underprivileged youth in the New York area. - November 14, 2022 - Corporate Concepts Inc.
Families of World War II Veterans Holds 2022 Fundraising Golf Tournament
Families of World War II Veterans held its annual golf tournament and fundraising event on Monday, October 24, at the award-winning Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, the former home of the renowned AT&T Byron Nelson tournament. This is the organization’s biggest fundraising event... - November 12, 2022 - Careington
WebShield Unveils EasyAccess Rewards, EasyAccess Health, and EasyAccess Funding Enabled by a Self-Funding Privacy Network Exchange
WebShield announces the EasyAccess Network offering identity verification, consent, enrollment, and access for Personal Privacy Network services including EasyAccess Health, EasyAccess Rewards and EasyAccess Funding. These are enabled by the Privacy Network Exchange, Quantum Privacy & Proof of Trust, and allow data, digital content, software, infrastructure, contractual rights, online engagement & brands to be safely combined and re-used with unprecedented privacy, personalization & compliance. - November 11, 2022 - WebShield, Inc.
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Kicks Off "The Big Ask" Year-End Campaign
Nonprofit needs community's help to provide diaper and period supplies. - November 11, 2022 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
goimagine Raises $400,000 in Funding to Expand Philanthropic Handmade Marketplace
goimagine.com announced today the closing of $400,000 in financing to help further the growth of the handmade marketplace that’s donating 100% profits to help children in need. “Since launching in 2020, we have gained the support of over 3,000 makers & artists in our mission to... - November 10, 2022 - goimagine
Hope for the Future Honors DHS Workers
Clotiel Howard, Executive Director of Hope for the Future, hosted an Appreciation Dinner for Oklahoma Department of Human Services’ child welfare professionals. The invitation-only event took place at Poe Bouyz House, 3500 N I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, on October 29th. Local businesses... - November 10, 2022 - Hope for the Future
Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, the Nation’s Top-Ranked Social Work Scholar in Aging and Expert in Long-Term Care Joins Dream Foundation
Dr. Zimmerman has joined the National Board of Directors of the dream-granting organization. - November 10, 2022 - Dream Foundation
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Aims to Support Local Community Colleges
Food Drive to Fill Local Community College Food Pantries. - November 08, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $500,000 McAuley Ministries Grant for New Building in the Hill District
The Citizen Science Lab, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides award-winning STEM programs to underrepresented youth, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from McAuley Ministries towards Project Dream--their new capital campaign to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory in the Hill District. The... - November 08, 2022 - The Citizen Science Lab
The Lynne Cohen Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of the Kickin’ Cancer! 5K in Brentwood, LA on Nov. 13
Los Angeles-based Foundation for women's breast and ovarian cancer prevention invites participants to walk/run/stroll in support of their cutting-edge preventive care clinic at USC on November 13, 2022. - November 08, 2022 - Lynne Cohen Foundation
Independent Living, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years Serving People with Disabilities in the Mid-Hudson Valley
On Saturday, October 1, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) celebrated its 35th Anniversary Gala: “Onward 2022!” at Newburgh’s hottest new venue, the Silk Factory. Attended by over 225 guests including area dignitaries, disability advocates, donors and friends. The event honored three... - November 05, 2022 - Independent Living Inc
19th Annual Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show Combines Antiques, Whimsy & a Bit of the Unexpected to Raise $1.4 Million for Omaha's Public Garden
The 19th annual Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show was held Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2, with more than 3,500 guests in attendance to share their love of antiques and raise $1.4 million to support Lauritzen Gardens. The four-day event, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Omaha, featured 23 antiques exhibitors from across the country and offered attendees educational experiences and dynamic presentations by speakers Alex Papachristidis, Aldous Bertram and Karen MacNeil. - November 04, 2022 - Lauritzen Gardens
The In-Person IPAC2022NV & Teach1Serve10 Free Clinic Days Are Postponed Due to Exemption Delays, Unforeseen Circumstances & Unpredicted Charges. Stay Tuned.
The Integrative Providers Association and the Compassion Center postpone their disruptive clinical incubation, Teach1Serve10 Free Clinic Day, and the In-Person Companion Medical Conference (IPAC2022NV) due to delays in exemptions, circumstances beyond their control and unpredicted charges that continue to grow. As such, the Boards have decided to postpone the in-person conference, live-stream the education and move the free clinic day off-site to an established neighborhood clinic system. - November 04, 2022 - Integrative Providers Association
Cody Pools Raises Over $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops During CodyShack 2022 Charity Golf Tournament
Cody Pools, the nations #1 Pool Builder for 10 years running, recently completed their annual CodyShack charity golf tournament on October 14, 2022. - November 04, 2022 - Cody Pools
Making Dreams Come True Gala to Support the Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park
“Making Dreams Come True” is the theme of the 6th Annual Costume Ball and Gala on November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park, benefiting The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity based in Bayside, Queens. The foundation has made 160 “dreams come... - November 04, 2022 - Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York
Florida Non-Profit Seeks to Have Public Sex Offender Registry Deemed a Violation of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Public safety organization wants the sex offender registry abolished. They have initiated a petition to the United Nations seeking to have the registry declared a human rights violation. - November 03, 2022 - Florida Action Committee, Inc.
California Premier JLG Dealer Elite Construction Equipment Raises $40,000 for At-Risk Youth and Drug Prevention
Los Angeles County Sherriff Alex Villanueva accepts a check on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Youth Foundation, and says, "We're just fighting a battle from hell now with this fentanyl. (The money) is going to a good cause." - November 01, 2022 - Elite Construction Equipment
Visionary Acquisitions Gives Back to the Humane Society
In the month of September, the Visionary Acquisitions team collected donations for the animals in need at the Humane Society of Raleigh County in Beckley, WV. The Humane Society of Raleigh County, established in 1979, is a non-profit organization missioned to prevent animal abuse and neglect. Over... - October 30, 2022 - Visionary Acquisitions, Inc.
Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World
The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education
Chicago’s Doughnate Pizza Employs Unique Way to Aid Homeless & Needy
Enlists Pizza Parlors & Restaurants to Provide Food to Shelters - October 25, 2022 - Doughnate Pizza
Veterans Taking Action on Military/Veteran Suicide After Losing Son by Forming 4WARD Project
It's past time to end 22 a day, the military/veteran suicide problem. Two Army veterans who lost their son, Eric, to suicide in 2016 are taking action to get people talking about it, all while honoring their son's memory. They're doing it with rocks. Yes, rocks. - October 25, 2022 - 4WARD Project
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game. - October 24, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church
Nashville Religion Communicators Learn from Video Production Professional
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - October 23, 2022 - Religion Communicators Council
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension has reopened 6 East State as a ministry site for its members and the community. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is officially opening the site with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. The venue has been open and operating since June 2022. Community leaders will be attending this event. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension is under the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. - October 22, 2022 - Lutheran Church of the Ascension - Savannah
Golf Tournaments Are Booming & Orange County Golf Events is Helping Organizations Along the West Coast to Navigate Their Planning Details
The event industry is flourishing, and rightfully so following two brutal years of planning hiatuses that crippled the economy. People are eager to get back to a sense of normalcy and are seeking out human connection in the form of social gatherings, including concerts, festivals, and sporting... - October 20, 2022 - O.C. Golf Events
Daguerreian Society Photo Fair, Oct. 29 in Chicago, to Offer Rare Antique Images and Ephemera
Trade fair, first time in Chicago, will feature a wide range of 19th-century photography, from one-of-a-kind cased images to rare and historically important prints. - October 20, 2022 - The Daguerreian Society
New York Junior League’s Community Improvement Project Announces Lantern Community Services and Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter as 2022-2023 Partners
The New York Junior League’s (NYJL) Community Improvement Project (CIP) has selected Lantern Community Services and the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter as its 2022–2023 community partners. Each year, the NYJL’s CIP partners with Manhattan-based nonprofit organizations to... - October 19, 2022 - New York Junior League
Dress for Success Tampa Bay is "Going Places" for Annual Luncheon
When a woman is empowered, the heights she can achieve and the places she can go are unlimited. This year, “We Are Going Places” is the theme of Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s annual luncheon and fundraising event, taking place from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET on Wednesday, October 19,... - October 19, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Globally Renowned Animal Communicator Sue London Gives Back to Pets in Need
Sue London has been sharing her abilities with local communities in Ridgeway, Fort Erie, St. Catharines, Crystal Beach and other parts of Southern Ontario. She has also partnered with PetValu in St. Catharines for a series of talks, events, and hands-on healing. She will teach attendees about reiki and how to decipher signs from their pets (living and crossed over). - October 18, 2022 - ExV Agency
2023 Concert Event Will Shine Light on the Power of Individuals to Impact Climate Crisis
In response to a worldwide failure to make sufficient strides toward ending the global climate crisis, activist Laughlin Artz and his organization 2030 or Bust will bring a top-shelf roster of musical talent, athletes, celebrities, and environmental activists to Southern California for the “2023 Concert for Power.” Organizers plan to build the event around a unifying message stressing the role of human empowerment on a global level. - October 17, 2022 - 2030 or Bust
Silver Lining Riding Announces Its 2023 Showcase and Special Olympics Celebration
Silver Lining Riding (SLR) invites the public to attend their Annual Rider Showcase and Special Olympics Regional Show on February 25 and 26 at the Little Kentucky Stables in Waddell, AZ. - October 17, 2022 - Silver Lining Riding
UAE Schoolgirl Recognised as Canon Youth Champion for 2022
A school girl in the UAE was awarded this years Canon Youth Champion of the Year award for her achievement in the field of education and women’s empowerment. - October 16, 2022 - SpunkGo
Gatesway Breaks Ground on New Community Home
Local non-profit breaks ground on new community home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. - October 16, 2022 - Gatesway Foundation, Inc.
Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®
National Program Seeks to Help Those Living with Dementia Avoid Harm. October 20 Returns as National KeepSafe Day™. - October 14, 2022 - Dementia Society of America
4th Annual Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event Supporting First Responders in Polk County, FL
The 4th annual Noah Jeffries memorial sporting clays event will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lakeland, FL. The primary fundraiser of Noah's Army Foundation, Inc. held annually to help support causes for first responders in Polk County, Florida. - October 14, 2022 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc
End of Year Brings New Hope as Patchwork Pastures Animal Sanctuary Hosts Its Second Annual Christmas in October Barn Sale
Fill your heart with holiday magic and jump start your holiday shopping experience on October 29 & October 30. Donations of gently used or new items will be accepted up through October 28. Let's fill that barn. - October 14, 2022 - Patchwork Pastures Animal Sanctuary
Baillie Russell Brown Selected as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has once again been named as a Top Executive by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Baillie Russell Brown Baillie Russell Brown is the director... - October 14, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"
The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership