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.
John Rex Endowment Announces New Board of Directors Officers and Members
North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell and Jill Wells Heath join the John Rex Endowment Board of Directors. Sherry Worth is the new board chair and Jill Wright, MD, Wake Health Services New Bern Ridge Pediatrics, is the new vice chair. - November 15, 2012 - John Rex Endowment
Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers Collect Donations for Hurricane Sandy Survivors
Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers teamed up with local organizations to collect donations for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. - November 15, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
ISLA Lifeguards Travel to the Dominican Republic to Minimize Drowning
This November, volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), are traveling to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - November 15, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Inaugural World AIDS Day Concert in Downtown Los Angeles Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente
On Friday, November 30th, AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This community event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 14, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Pioneer Courthouse Square Announces Partnership with Give by Cell for Mobile Fundraising
Mobile Give Campaign at 28th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony benefiting the Oregon Food Bank. - November 14, 2012 - Give by Cell
Memorial Fund Created to Save Homes from Foreclosure; Sponsors Sought
The Kim W. Cobb Memorial Fund was created at Carter Bank and Trust in Danville, Va., to prevent family homes across the nation from foreclosing after the death of a loved one. Donations also may be made at rally.org/saveahome. Sponsors are sought for fundraisers. - November 14, 2012 - Kim W Cobb Memorial Fund
Virginia Company Giving Away $20,000 Video to Nonprofit
Metro Productions giving away $20,000 in production. - November 14, 2012 - Metro Productions
Bus to Show Nonprofit to Host Inaugural Fall Gala to Help Reduce Intoxicated Driving
Bus to Show, a nonprofit that reduces intoxicated driving by organizing bus transportation will hold gala on 11/29/12 in search of sponsors for the 2013 concert season. - November 13, 2012 - Bus to Show, Inc.
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Raises More Than $1 Million for Autism Speaks
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is excited to announce they have raised more than $1,000,000 for their philanthropic partner, Autism Speaks. Alpha Xi Delta partnered with Autism Speaks in 2009 to help raise funds and awareness for those affected by autism spectrum disorders. Since then, Alpha Xi Delta... - November 13, 2012 - Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
San Diego Self Storage Matches Donations to "Bottles for Babies" to Benefit Military Families
San Diego Self Storage is matching all financial donations from the 2012 “Bottles for Babies” collection campaign to benefit deserving military families. - November 13, 2012 - San Diego Self Storage
Male Sexual Abuse Conference in New York City November 15-18 at John Jay College
The 13th International MaleSurvivor Conference will be held in New York City from November 15-18 at John Jay College. It is the only conference of its kind that brings together survivors, psychologists, social workers, academic researchers, members of the law enforcement community, and friends of the cause to share information regarding their efforts to help survivors of sexual abuse. Currently, it is believed that at least 1 in 6 males are sexually abused before the age of 16. - November 12, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Hurricane Sandy Victims and Responders Receive 100 Free Businesses
Effective 11/12/12 though 12/31/12, Active Energy Boost is donating 100 businesses to victims, police and firemen, Emt responders, medical personnel, or any one who was either a victim or provided a service during Hurricane Sandy. - November 12, 2012 - Active Energy
Preparing for Keystone House’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a time to literally give thanks. And the clients of Keystone House are thankful all year for the efforts of the staff to assist them in living as independently as possible. - November 12, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Comedy Night with Tommy Davidson Introduces Keystone House to a New Audience
Laughter filled the Norwalk Concert Hall during the Comedy Night featuring stage and screen star Tommy Davidson and Friends to benefit Keystone House, Inc. on Saturday, November 3, 2012. - November 11, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Rasa-Lila Yoga United Holiday Social + Art & Fashion Show Fundraiser
The Florida wellness and yoga community is coming together to help raise funds to benefit Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. On Saturday, December 8, Rasa-Lila Fest will host an event at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in downtown Tampa called “Rasa-Lila Yoga United Holiday Social +... - November 11, 2012 - Rasa-Lila Fest
Healing Heroes Network is Winner of the 2012 Mike Alstott Family Foundation Community Grant
Veterans Charity, Healing Heroes Network, wins Facebook contest to be awarded a grant by the Mike Alstott Family Foundation to help military families. - November 11, 2012 - Healing Heroes Network
Matthew 25: Ministries Delivers Multiple Truckloads of Relief to Sandy Victims
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH has begun shipping disaster relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Throughout this week and next week, Matthew 25 expects to dispatch at least 10 semis of disaster relief to five separate locations in the hardest hit areas. The trucks are delivering blankets, beverages, personal care kits and products, cleaning supplies and baby products. - November 11, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Samaritan’s Feet Concludes “Back to Basics” Back to School Campaign Providing Shoes, Socks and Office Depot Foundation Sackpacks to Children Across the United States
In a nationwide initiative called Back to Basics, Samaritan’s Feet partnered with organizations and sponsors across the United States to host 88 events to provide approximately 41,100 pairs of new athletic shoes and socks to children and parents as they prepared for school this fall. In... - November 11, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
John Rex Endowment Awards Injury Prevention and Capacity Building Grants
The John Rex Endowment has invested more than $1 million since October 2009 to support capacity building for 27 local nonprofits. Since November 2011, more than $500,000 has been awarded by the John Rex Endowment to support injury prevention in Wake County. - November 10, 2012 - John Rex Endowment
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Outreach
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Outreach Organizations and Individuals are asked to Contribute. - November 10, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Ticket Relief Teams Up with the Aids Walk and Run San Diego 2012
Hear how Ticket Relief helped contribute to the 23rd-annual event, which benefit HIV/AIDS organizations within the San Diego area. - November 09, 2012 - Ticket Relief
GreaterGood.org Gives $45,000 to Animal Rescue Groups and Shelters
Liz Baker, executive director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that disaster relief grants have been sent to animal rescue first responders and shelters dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. - November 09, 2012 - GreaterGood
The Valley Permaculture Alliance Partners with the City of Phoenix
After receiving a grant in the amount of $100,000 from Cities of Service, The City of Phoenix is partnering with the Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA) and HandsOn Greater Phoenix in implementing two beneficial volunteering projects involving painting roofs of city-owned buildings with reflective... - November 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" Prepares for Anniversary and Worldwide Drive
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" is an animal shelter aid organization founded by a child actor named Sean Martin and represented by children and families worldwide. They are collecting donations for animal shelters as they reach their anniversary. Volunteers and donations are still needed for their upcoming donation drive, which takes place until Dec. 21, 2012. - November 09, 2012 - Kids Adopt A Shelter
Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code
Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code
Sarasota CCA Banquet
The Sarasota Banquet and Auction will be held on November 8th, 2012. The banquet will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club begin at 6:00 p.m. and feature unique trips, fishing tackle, artwork and more! All the proceeds will assist in promoting and protecting marine habitat and the rights of recreational anglers. - November 08, 2012 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
Appalachian Trail Conservancy is Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2013 Trail Projects in North Carolina
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2013 Appalachian Trail (A.T.) License Plate Grant Program are currently being accepted until Monday, January 7, 2013. The ATC will be awarding a total of $35,000 for a broad range of A.T. related projects in... - November 08, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
PointHR is Contributing to the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief
PointHR is supporting the cause by donating $25 for each new customer sign up or Audit performed in the month of November to the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org). - November 08, 2012 - PointHR
New Jersey Food Bank Receives $10,000 GreaterGood Grant to Help with Storm Relief
Liz Baker, executive director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that a disaster relief grant of $10,000 has been awarded to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to assist families and individuals throughout multiple counties hit by high winds and flooding. This grant was made possible... - November 08, 2012 - GreaterGood
NCH Supporting Child Focus in Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Employees to Donate Gifts to Separated Foster Care Siblings - November 07, 2012 - Nevada Corporate Headquarters, Inc.
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Help Bring Joy to Local Needy Children This Holiday Season, Partners with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Leader in self storage in Houston, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site. All four Amazing Spaces locations will challenge their communities to give new, unwrapped toys that will then be distributed by the Toys for Tots Program to local needy children. - November 06, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Gray Ghost Ventures, an Impact Investment Firm in Atlanta, Hires New CEO to Lead the Indian School Finance Company
Gray Ghost Ventures (“GGV”) announced today that the Indian School Finance Company (“ISFC”), a provider of loans and financial assistance for capacity building and infrastructure expansion to affordable private schools in India, appointed Neeraj Sharma as Chief Executive... - November 06, 2012 - Gray Ghost Ventures
Donate a Winter Coat for Kids at E & J Dry Cleaners in St. Paul for the Salvation Army
Local Twin Cities (St. Paul/Minneapolis) Dry Cleaners Hosting a Winter Coat Drive for Kids - November 04, 2012 - E & J Dry Cleaners
Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Coordinator Spearheads Sandy Relief Efforts
Top-ranked Disaster Relief Organization Begins Set-up and Delivery of Supplies to Sandy Victims. - November 04, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Casa de Amparo Chosen to Receive Donations from SoCal Volleyball Club
SoCal Volleyball Club announced today the charity chosen to receive donations raised from their fall tryout program. SoCal Directors, Scott Philips and Aimee Asebrook, chose Casa de Amparo to support this coming year. “At SoCal, we try to foster the spirit of community service within our... - November 04, 2012 - SoCal Athletics
Aikido’Ka “We Can Drive-Through” for Food Bank Was a Rousing Success
Aikido'Ka held its 5th annual food drive for the Nevada County Food Bank. "We Can Drive Through" raised over $2,300 and 350 pounds of food. In all, Aikido'Ka has raised over $13,000 and 6,000 pounds of food for the Food Bank. - November 03, 2012 - Aikido'Ka, LLC
Drink Coffee and Help Support the Austin Humane Society
Purchase $1 Wristbands at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Stores to Save 10% All Month - November 03, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Fitness Program Hosts Free "Family Fitness Day" Every Saturday in November
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is trying to solve the obesity epidemic by hosting a free “Family Fitness Day” every Saturday in November in San Antonio, TX. - November 03, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Religion Communicators Council Visits Nashville Friends Meeting Place
The Nashville Chapter of Religion Communicators Council paid a visit to the Nashville Friends Meeting Place for its October meeting. - November 02, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
Annual Boston Celtics Experience Enables Exceptional Children
This November 17, the annual Boston Celtics Experience brings 24 special needs children and teens from Massachusetts’ Ultimate Sports Program to Boston's TD Garden. World T.E.A.M. Sports and the Celtics sponsor the special halftime basketball game. - November 02, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Rock & Roll Celebrity Waiter Dinner Served Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Foundation - Event Hosted by Yabo Restaurant on October 15
“Celebrity” waiters served up food, fun and ‘Rock and Roll’ at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by Yabo Restaurant on Monday, October 15. - November 02, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Wendy’s Celebrate National Adoption Month by Hosting Match Parties
Brian H. Kelemen & Associates, Inc. Wendy’s franchises are collaborating with Spaulding for Children, an adoption agency serving the metro Detroit area, to celebrate National Adoption Month. Several Wendy’s stores, located in Lapeer, Macomb and Wayne Counties, will host a... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Over $100,000 Raised to Support USA Shooting Team and Olympic Preparation Through GunBroker.com Auctions
USA Shooting Team Foundation thanks corporate supporters for generous donations, recognizes 18 special corporate supporters that helped raise $105,000 through charity auctions on GunBroker.com. - November 01, 2012 - GunBroker.com
Matthew 25: Ministries Prepares Aid for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is beginning to respond to the extensive devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Matthew 25: Ministries’ advance team will leave late this week with an initial load of supplies to assess damage, meet with partners and set up distribution points. Matthew 25 plans to begin full service disaster relief operations early the week of November 5. - November 01, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Spaulding for Children Appoints New Board Members
Spaulding for Children, a non-profit child welfare adoption and foster care agency has appointed Bruce A. Henderson, an Attorney of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and David Graham, a Wealth Advisor of Merrill Lynch as members of the Board of Directors. Henderson, from Belleville, is... - November 01, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
2012 Angel Ball Year of the Dragon for Community School of Naples
2012 Angel Ball Year of the Dragon for Community School of Naples. The Angel Ball is held annually in November and traditionally kicks off the upcoming season of galas in Southwest Florida. - November 01, 2012 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
Matthew 25: Ministries Stands Ready to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, stands ready to respond to the devastation expected in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Matthew 25: Ministries is in contact with partners throughout region, and will begin disaster relief operations as soon as the track and intensity of the storm are established and partners indicate they are ready to receive deliveries. - October 31, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
San Diego Self Storage Launches Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
San Diego Self Storage is sponsoring its 14th annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their 17 locations throughout the greater San Diego region. - October 28, 2012 - San Diego Self Storage