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.
AnswerFirst Answering Service Participates in 7th Annual John Brogle Golf Outing
AnswerFirst Communications, an international telephone answering service, announced this week that they sponsored and participated in the 7th Annual John Brogle Golf Outing in support of the Marty Lyons Foundation. - October 28, 2012 - AnswerFirst
Redsnook Fishing Tournament
Naples, FL. Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers has been selected to be the Fundraising Auctioneer for the 2012 RedSnook Fishing Tournament - October 28, 2012 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
Watch Video of Rolando Making Commercials for Colored Rocks Success Calendar
Colored Rocks Unveils 2nd Video in “The Rolando Series” – to Promote 2013 Success Calendar - October 27, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Free Media, Advertising, and Publicity Solutions for Non Profit Organizations Through WFIO
Providing NGOs a unique avenue to broadcast their work and accomplishments through mass media, including television, newspapers, magazines and websites, without cost to the organization. - October 27, 2012 - WFIO
WFIO Seeks New Staff Members Including Photographers and Photojournalists
Unique opportunities exist within this distinguished and prominent non-profit newswire, and at this time jobs and careers are available for both trainee and staff photographers, photojournalists and more, nearly anywhere in the world. - October 27, 2012 - WFIO
Building Peaceful Families Named Beneficiary of Whole Foods Market Campbell "Nickels for Nonprofits" Program
Whole Foods Market in Campbell has named BPF the beneficiary of their Nickels for Nonprofits program for the entire holiday season. Through January 20, 2013, each time a customer donates the nickel they would otherwise receive for using their own bag, that nickel will be passed along to support BPF. - October 27, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Drop Off Nonperishable Food and Gently Used Shoes at Sanderson Ford During the Operation Goodwill Phoenix Food and Shoe Drive
Sanderson Ford will be collecting nonperishable food items and gently used shoes to benefit the Phoenix community during the Operation Goodwill Phoenix Food and Shoe Drive, November 1-18, 2012. - October 26, 2012 - Sanderson Ford
Social Good Network Successfully Closes Funding Round
Social Good Network successfully closed its seed series investment round today, raising $374,000. The round was oversubscribed and increased to accommodate demand. - October 26, 2012 - Social Good Network
AmpleHarvest.org Receives $50,000 Grant from Newman's Own Foundation
Grant Award as Part of Nutrition Initiative - October 25, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Amazing Spaces® Storage Center Area Residents Donate Funds to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston, Partner with Texas Self Storage Association
Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises money from customers, associates, friends, and family members to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - October 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Colored Rocks Opens 2013 Competition to Award $5,000 in Prizes to Male Students of Color
The Colored Rocks Foundation has announced it is now accepting applications from Georgia’s high school male students of color who want to be considered for the 2013 Colored Rocks Prize. The second annual competition opens October 20, 2012. Once again, the Foundation will award $5,000 in prize... - October 21, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Inaugural Golf Outing Scores Big for North Jersey Foundation
Care Plus Foundation of Paramus, New Jersey raised close to $70,000 in their inaugural golf outing held at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on October 15th. Funds will go to support mental health services of Care Plus NJ, Inc. - October 21, 2012 - Care Plus Foundation
Friends of the Valley Wins “Shaping the Destiny of Kenya” Award
Friends of the Valley, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), was recently recognized for their humanitarian efforts in Kenya by the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya - October 21, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence is a diamond level sponsor of the 20th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®. The residential and commercial fencing contractor is donating temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the Hunt Valley, Maryland event. - October 20, 2012 - Long Fence
Global Care Foundation to Hold Winter Coat Collection Drive
Denver-Based Non-Profit Teams up with Coats for Colorado and Dependable Cleaners to Collect Gently Used and New Winter Coats to Benefit Coloradoans in Need. - October 20, 2012 - Global Communications Group, Inc.
Ed Shults Ford Lincoln Hyundai Sponsors Walk 4 Paws Event
Ed Shults Ford Lincoln Hyundai will be sponsoring the Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Walk 4 Paws annual event on October 20. This event raises money for homeless pets in the shelter. - October 20, 2012 - Ed Shults Hyundai
“Two Shining Seas” Brings Premiere Audience to Their Feet
"Two Shining Seas" documentary detailing 2010 World T.E.A.M. Sports' Sea to Shining Sea cross-country ride with disabled veterans was well-received at October 13 showing at the Inland Empire Biking Alliance Film Fest in Redlands, California. - October 20, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
International Collective of Tattoo Artists and Studios Fight Hunger
Studio 625 Tatu will be participating in this international event on Nov. 18th, 2012. - October 19, 2012 - Studio 625 Tatu
Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Art Project Helps Those with Alzheimer’s
The Advocacy Art Project, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is inspiring hope in Alzheimer’s patients by sharing "Discovery Art Cards." - October 18, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Watch Video of Rolando Making Commercials for Colored Rocks Success Calendar
Colored Rocks Unveils “The Rolando Series” – 8 Videos to Promote 2013 Wall Calendar - October 18, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
SEEDS Teams with MHAworks to Create Their New Community Center
MHAworks, a progressive architectural firm located in downtown Durham, is honored to have the opportunity to design the future home for SEEDS, a local Durham non-profit educational community garden, used for gardening and growing food. SEEDS announced the plans for the new face of the garden and... - October 17, 2012 - MHAworks Architecture
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues
From Uganda to the U.S. Heartland: a Look at Global Food Security Panel to include Ugandan Minister of Agriculture and Chancellor of University of Missouri - October 17, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Texting & Driving is #1 Killer of Teens in America National Teen Driver Safety Week
The Texting Awareness Foundation Launches National Teen Driver Safety Week What Are you Looking at? The Road? - October 17, 2012 - Texting Awareness Foundation
DoJiggy Partners with Check In Easy to Offer Easy Check-in at Fundraising Events
DoJiggy announces a partnership with Check In Easy to offer an easy-to-use app for checking in guests at fundraising events via mobile devices. - October 17, 2012 - DoJiggy
One Woman Keeps Her Head-Up After Losing Everything
One women fights to regain her entrepreneurial spirit, by overcoming obstacles and unwarranted financial hardship. The CEO of AD VYBE tells her story. - October 14, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program
Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Longevity Pilates, an Official Shape Magazine "Pilates for Pink" Studio, is Holding a Raffle to Raise Funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
In memory of Nancy Contey, the daughter of a longstanding client, who lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 46, Longevity Pilates is holding a raffle. Tickets are $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00 and the winner will receive 1 private session or 3 group classes with any teacher of their choice... - October 13, 2012 - Longevity Pilates LLC
Big Key Self Storage Presents: Volunteering for FSSA in the Fight to Cure Cancer
In the attempts to aid the battle to cure cancer the FSSA embrace the opportunity to host a cocktail party in order to raise funds for Kure-It Cancer Research. - October 13, 2012 - Big Key Self Storage
Good Hands Handyman Wants You to Help Build It Forward and Make Georgia Communities Better
The Build It Forward Campaign is a call to every person, business and organization who wants to help another person have electricity, air conditioning, a water heater, a wheel chair ramp, working appliances and a safe roof to live under. Can you imagine life without these bare necessities? - October 12, 2012 - Good Hands Handyman Nonprofit, Inc.
Tea Coupons Online Starts Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
TeaCouponsOnline.com donates a minimum of $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure every time a coupon or special offer on their website is used. - October 12, 2012 - Tea Coupons Online
"Children Thriving in a High-Tech World" is the Theme for Orange County’s 2nd Annual Children and Youth Summit
The Free Oct. 12 Event in Rancho Santa Margarita Features a Resource Fair and Panel Discussions on Bullying, Internet Safety and Social Media. - October 12, 2012 - Children and Families Commission of Orange County
Wake Education Partnership Releases Podcast on the BUILDING LEADERS Campaign Featuring Smedes York
Local Business Owner and Former Mayor of Raleigh Discusses How the Campaign Helps Prepare Students Entering the Business World - October 12, 2012 - Wake Education
Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of the Girl
After a two-year campaign led by Plan Canada and thousands of Canadians, an international day to recognize girls’ rights is finally here. - October 11, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Fear City’s Zombies Support MS at 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
To show support the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National MS Society, a number of volunteers from Fear City and Hades Haunted House were up at 5am getting into makeup and costumes to be along the route of the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon at Mile Marker 14 along side the volunteers and staff from MS. - October 11, 2012 - Fear City Chicago
5K Run and Walk Announced at a Time of Great Need in Pike County
The Pike County Outreach Council will host its annual 5K Run and Walk on Nov. 17 during Waverly’s Jingle Bell Weekend. The event will take place at Bristol Village, 625 E. 5th St. at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the Outreach Council, which has served Pike County since... - October 11, 2012 - Pike County Outreach Council
Find a Dream’s Michael Moorer Training Fighters for Upcoming Title Bouts
Former Champion Fighters Vying for NABA Lightweight and WBO Light Heavyweight Titles - October 10, 2012 - Find A Dream
Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Autism Therapeutics LLC ("Autism Therapeutics") announced today that the Type C Guidance Meeting with FDA to discuss the ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine / Autism program has taken place. The FDA and Autism Therapeutics discussed the completion of the Phase III development of the program... - October 09, 2012 - Autism Therapeutics LLC
Texan to Visit 11,000th Starbucks and Donate to Charity
A Texas man named Winter will visit his 11,000th Starbucks store next week and donate $11,000 to charity. Winter has spent 15 years traveling across 34 countries on a mission to drink coffee from every company-owned Starbucks in the world. - October 09, 2012 - Starbucks Everywhere
HABcore, Inc. Held 15th Annual Gala
HABcore, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides housing for the homeless, held its 15th annual fall gala, Showboat on the Shrewsbury, at McLoone’s Rum Runner in Sea Bright. Distinguished guests include New Jersey State Senator Jennifer Beck and Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna. - October 07, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
“Two Shining Seas” and “High Ground” to Change Viewer’s Lives
Two documentary motion picture events this autumn bring the compelling adventure of World T.E.A.M. Sports to theaters nationally. "Two Shining Seas" and "High Ground" document the non-profit's 2010 Sea to Shining Sea ride and Soldiers to the Summit Nepal climb with disabled veterans. - October 07, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast Discussing North Carolina’s River of Opportunity
Statewide Campaign Aims to Save Yadkin River, Bring Jobs to Region - October 07, 2012 - Central Park NC
Lucky Couple Wins Hot Tub in HotSpring World Charity Giveaway
A lucky couple in Cambridge has become the proud winners of a luxury HotSpring Hot Tub thanks to a charity raffle held by HotSpring World on behalf of the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre. Each year, HotSpring World, the UK’s leading retailer of hot tubs and spas chooses a charity to support... - October 07, 2012 - HotSpring World
Designs and Punchlines: Fashion & Comedy Show
Preparations are underway for the 1st Celebrity Fashion and Comedy Show. This year’s event is scheduled for April 20th 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis, Tennessee is well-known for its entertainment from Blues, to Rock & Roll, and Jazz, and on April 20th 2013, welcome celebrities, high-end fashion, models, and comedians on the runway. - October 06, 2012 - Designs & Punchlines
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
DonorDrive Software and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Extend Fundraising Relationship for Five Years
DonorDrive Social Fundraising Software and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals announce a five-year extension of their successful relationship that's raising millions annually for 170 children's hospitals. - October 06, 2012 - DonorDrive
Redlands Film Festival Premiere of Two Shining Seas Brings Director, Veteran Rider
Austin Smithard’s feature "Two Shining Seas," documenting World T.E.A.M. Sports' 2010 Sea to Shining Sea cross-country ride with disabled veterans, will see its national public premiere at southern California’s Inland Empire Biking Alliance Film Fest October 13. - October 06, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Franklin Sports Congratulates Partner Miguel Cabrera on Crowning Achievement; Announces Exclusive Auction of Cabrera’s Signed Batting Gloves
Franklin Sports Congratulates Miguel Cabrera on Winning MLB's Triple Crown, Announces Exclusive Auction of Cabrera’s Signed Batting Gloves to benefit the Miguel Cabrera Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of America on CharityBuzz.com - October 05, 2012 - Franklin Sports
Autographed Original Paper Mosaic of Peyton Manning by Renowned Sports Artist Russell Irwin for Invisible Disabilities Association Honors Banquet on October 14th
St Louis artist and IDA Ambassador, Russell Irwin creates and donates a one of a kind Peyton Manning Paper Mosaic for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 2012 Honors Banquet. The Paper Mosaic is autographed by both Russell Irwin and by Peyton Manning. IDA is so thrilled to receive this amazing donation which is the center piece of their live auction at their 5th Annual Honors Banquet on October 14th at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree, Colo. Russell will be in attendance at the event. - October 05, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association