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.
Taking Fitness to the Next Level
Next Level Sports Performance & Fitness Center Celebrates Its Grand Opening - October 05, 2012 - Next Level Sports Performance & Fitness Center
Organization Helps Sandusky Victims and Others Affected by Child Sexual Abuse
The Let Go... Let Peace Come In Foundation has subsidized trauma therapy for two of the young men associated with the Jerry Sandusky case and others. In an effort to bring healing, recovery, and scientific knowledge to the problem of child sexual abuse the foundation has initiated a fundraising campaign on the popular website Indiegogo. - October 05, 2012 - Let Go Let Peace Come In Foundation
MyReviewsNow.net Promotes Nascar.com Breast Cancer Awareness Month Promotion
Shop online and business reviews website MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Nascar.com is offering specially-marked sports merchandise items during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 04, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Kid's Coin Drives Add up to 2,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Hungry
Teen non-profit spent summer raising funds for food distributions. Donate Don’t Dump encourages grocery stores & food co to donate surplus or short dated products to food banks & raise awareness about hunger. Companies that donate are recognized with “Proud Donor” Logo. The logo was created by Gabrielle, age 12 to raise awareness and influence consumers. "Sadly, this food could be saved from the landfills before it becomes waste, with 1 in 4 children suffering from hunger, it is an outrage!" - October 04, 2012 - Donate Don't Dump
Skygate Media Announces Free Consultations and Discounted Rate to Non-Profit Organizations
Skygate Media announces free consultations and discounted website makeovers to non-profit organizations. - October 04, 2012 - Skygate Media
Central Park N.C. to Show Documentary on Hydraulic Fracturing in Saxapahaw, N.C.
Nonprofit Organization to Show Free Screening of Emmy-Winning Film Split Estate as Part of the 2012 Movie Series. - October 04, 2012 - Central Park NC
Fundraising Auctioneer Scott Robertson Selected for Natural High’s 12th Annual Sunset Splash Gala
Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers has been selected once again to be the Fundraising Auctioneer for Natural High’s annual gala. Funds raised at this gala will be used to support Natural High programs, which focus on helping youth discover,... - October 04, 2012 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants
Local Non-Profit Announces FUBU Co-Founder as National Spokesperson
One Community, One Voice, One Vision is pleased to announce their National Spokesperson, Mr. Keith Perrin, Jr. The vision of OCOVOV aligns perfectly with his passion to give back and support our communities. Mr. Perrin is an accomplished, well know entrepreneur who successfully introduced FUBU... - October 04, 2012 - One Community, One Voice, One Vision
Crazy Hair Makeovers Bring Smiles to Kids with Illness
Children with Serious Medical Conditions Live It Up at the Annual mAAgic flight Charity Event - October 03, 2012 - The Crazy Hair Company
TFI Envision, Inc. Will be a Comedy Night Sponsor
TFI Envision, Inc. will be a V.I.P. Sponsor for the upcoming “Comedy Night featuring stage and screen star Tommy Davidson and Friends,” to benefit Keystone House, Inc. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Davidson is best known as one of... - October 03, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Let's Play Ten-Ten: Nigeria's Most Innovative Charity Initiative?
Despite global financial challenges, giving should be fun, flexible and fulfilling: www.facebook.com/letsplaytenten - October 01, 2012 - Let's Play Ten-Ten
Newly Published, The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising Reveals the Secrets Behind Money-Earning Non-Profits
Philanthropy is about giving and receiving, not simply “raising money.” Serving as both catalyst and playbook for all involved in fundraising, The Eight Principles shows the leadership of charitable organizations where they are with respect to fundraising, and how to get to where they want to be. - October 01, 2012 - The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising
Making Headway to Increase Online Presence Through Strategic eMarketing
Making Headway Center for Brain Injury Recovery is working with internet marketing company Strategic eMarketing to increase the search engine optimization and online presence of mhwcenter.org. Making Headway is a nonprofit organization based in Humboldt County dedicated to helping those who have... - September 30, 2012 - Strategic eMarketing
American AIDS Activist Lauds President of Equatorial Guinea
GC Media is the communications partner for the Goree Challenge. Victor Mooney, AIDS activist and executive director of US based – South African Arts International, welcomed H.E., Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea affirmation in the global fight against AIDS during... - September 30, 2012 - GC Media
The Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development
Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013. - September 30, 2012 - Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)
“Walk for Humanity” Event Organized to Support Humanity First USA
MKA USA is holding the “Walk for Humanity” in the New York area, the Washington D.C. area, and the Chicagoland area on September 28th and September 29th. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for organizations that strive to save lives and improve the quality of life of individuals... - September 29, 2012 - Humanity First
Second Annual Bra-Vo Art Exhibit and Fundraising Event to Support Breast Cancer Survivors and Treatment at PIH
The second annual Bra-Vo fundraising event will be held at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 4 pm. - September 29, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Sea to Shining Sea Finisher Captain Ivan Castro Nominated for USAA Athletic Inspiration Award
Blind Iraq War veteran Captain Ivan Castro, who rode across the United States with World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Sea to Shining Sea ride, is a nominee for the 2012 USAA Athletic Inspiration Award for Courage in Sports. - September 29, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
SBSA Joins The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer
SBSA, sponsor of the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, has helped raise funds for the Children's Hospital Colorado. - September 29, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai
Auto Alert Teams Up with McDonald Hyundai Hope to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer
Auto Alert, has announced their sponsorship of the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado. - September 29, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
HelpMe2Stop Encourages Salons to Participate in The National Trichotillomania Awareness Event October 1-7, 2012
Many sufferers, throughout their teen to adulthood lives, have never been to a salon. Hosting a HelpMe2Stop Red, Black and White event conveys to sufferers there's a place for them to go for haircuts and colors without being judged for their hairloss. - September 29, 2012 - HelpMe2Stop.org
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
Lilly Pulitzer® Partners with The Breast Cancer Charities of America for National “Shop and Share” Event
Retailer Lilly Pulitzer and The Breast Cancer Charities of America are partnering for a shop and share event in which iGoPink Fashion Fights Breast Cancer will receive 10% of sales on October 6, 2012. - September 28, 2012 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Sixty-Seven Rescue Groups Receive $75,000 in Round 3 of 2012 Shelter+ Challenge
In the third round of voting of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com in 2012, The Cat House on the Kings won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Fans of the California cat rescue group voted them into an early lead in this round hosted on the GreaterGood Network website... - September 28, 2012 - GreaterGood
Invisible Disabilities Champions Join the Expedition in Lone Tree, Colorado for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 5th Annual Honors Award Banquet on Oct. 14, 2012
Colorado based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at their fifth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, CO on Oct. 14, 2012. Keynote speakers will be world record holder, adventure athlete Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. Renowned Radio Host Rick Crandall of Studio 1430 KEZW will be the Master of Ceremonies. Roselyn Saunders, local community volunteer extraordinaire, is this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair. - September 27, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Xclaimed Wraps Up the Summer with a Bang
Xclaimed Ministries wrapped up their 2012 summer outreach schedule on September 22. It is estimated that over 400 people attended the “Concert in the Park” of which nearly half were children. The purpose of the Xclaimed Ministries concerts is to reach out into the community and help... - September 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Denver Initiative to Illuminate Lives in Uganda
Two organizations, Nokero and the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) are teaming up via the Juwa Initiative to provide solar powered lights for literacy participants in northern Uganda. - September 27, 2012 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
San Diego Self Storage Collection Drive Supports Operation Caregiver
San Diego Self Storage engaged in a collection drive to benefit Operation by providing drop-off locations for critical items needed at their 17 SDSS facilities. - September 27, 2012 - San Diego Self Storage
Adina's Angels Land in Ardsley - Out of Grief Comes a Way to Help Children's Charity Friends of Karen
After losing her husband, son and daughter within five months, Paula Berkowitz established The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen, and has raised over $100,000 so far. "In this endless fight for critically-ill children and their families, Friends of Karen is a lifeline," she says. On October 12, "Dance The Night Away for Adina's Angels" continues that mission. - September 27, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Forest Grove School Benefit Screening Event Features Emmy® Nominated “Country School: One Room – One Nation” and Filmmakers
An historic 1873 schoolhouse featured in a documentary film by Fourth Wall Films gets a second chance as preservation efforts race against the clock to save the iconic structure. A special benefit screening event will help raise funds to stablize Forest Grove #5 in Bettendorf, Iowa. - September 26, 2012 - Fourth Wall Films
Positive Promotions is Proud to Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Positive Promotions is proud to support breast cancer awareness with their budget friendly, top quality promotional products ranging from educational resources, to awareness products, and fundraising tools. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. There is an urgency to promote early detection to save lives and fundraise to support research for a cure. With over 600 breast cancer awareness products, you are sure to find items that will support your event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Free Wheelchair Mission Wins 2012 Classy Award in Health and Well Being
Free Wheelchair Mission, a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides "the transforming gift of mobility to the physically disabled poor in developing countries, as motivated by Jesus Christ," has won the 2012 Classy Award in the category of Health and Well Being. - September 26, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announces the Sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee announces the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible children at the following locations: Andrew Jackson Clubhouse - 916 16th Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37208 Glenview Clubhouse (located... - September 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest to Support Grace in the City’s Summer Heat Respite Program for the Homeless
As part of its mission to be a good community partner by supporting worthwhile charitable initiatives in the local community, the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures has selected Grace In The City's Summer Heat Respite program for the homeless to receive proceeds from food sales at its 7th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest, Oct 5 & 6. GLC's Heat Respite program served a record number of meals this summer to homeless refuge seekers in Phoenix. - September 26, 2012 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
Wish Upon A Hero Foundation Makes Dream Come True for Teenager with Tourette Syndrome
Tommy Licato, 14, of South Plainfield, NJ, is honored at a Somerset Patriots baseball game with tickets to a Broadway show as a reward for his work with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - September 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting
Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America
The Mcdonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is Proud to Announce That Systems Management Has Teamed Up to Help Beat Childhood Cancer
Systems Management has announced their sponsorship of the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado. - September 22, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai
Holy Family Institute Announces New Board Chairperson for Its Foundation
Holy Family Institute announces Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D., President of Duquesne University, was appointed to serve as the Chairperson of the Holy Family Foundation Board. “Dr. Dougherty understands the financial challenges we face to improve the quality of life for our community’s... - September 22, 2012 - Holy Family Institute
Nonprofit Opts Out of Traditional Fundraiser for Online Campaign
Much to the dismay of rubbery chicken lovers, connoisseurs of gift certificates and enthusiasts of impulse auction items, this fall Splore will not host the annual Harvest Moon fundraiser. Rather, the organization is putting effort and energy into their annual fund drive in order to cut costs and... - September 22, 2012 - Splore
The Mcdonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is Proud to Announce That Weatherproof Roofing and Floodgates Worldwide Ministries Have Teamed Up to Help Beat Childhood Cancer
McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is pleased to announce their partnership with Weatherproof Roofing and Floodgates Ministries to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado by sponsoring the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament - September 22, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Keystone Sunset Cruise a Success
On August 22, 2012, over 40 people enjoyed a sunset cruise to benefit Norwalk based Keystone House. Aboard the new 45 ft. Norwalk Seaport Association’s ferry, the guests enjoyed a narrated tour of the Norwalk Islands as well as learning more about Keystone, a Norwalk based not for profit,... - September 21, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Google Certifies Plaza Jewish Community Chapel as a Google for Nonprofits Organization
The only community owned Jewish Funeral Chapel in the greater New York metropolitan area begins benefiting from the "Google for Non Profit" program with a Google AdWords™ grant for up to $10,000 per month in Free advertising, and Free Live and On-demand Streaming of Funeral Services on YouTube™ - September 21, 2012 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Sanderson Ford in Phoenix Welcomes the High Five Tour, Benefitting Wounded Warrior Family Support
Sanderson Ford is proud to be hosting the High Five Tour, a 48-state road trip to thank supporters of Wounded Warrior Family Support, on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. - September 21, 2012 - Sanderson Ford
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is in Search of Volunteer Trail Maintainers
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Rocky Top Trail Crew is looking for volunteers to help reconstruct a remote section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from September 30th to October 7th. - September 21, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Katy Perry Supports AIDS Research Alliance in Chase Community Giving
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that singer Katy Perry has chosen to support AIDS Research Alliance in the 2012 Chase Community Giving voting contest. “AIDS Research Alliance is thrilled to have Katy Perry, along with Emmy-Award winning actor LeVar Burton and Clippers basketball... - September 20, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Canadian Gift of Music Foundation Launches New Website
Canadian charitable foundation providing free music lessons launches website. - September 20, 2012 - Gift of Music Foundation Inc
"An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" to Benefit Critically-Ill Children
Manhattan skyline is the backdrop for Friends of Karen's gala fundraiser, which will honor Beth Leventhal and First Data Corp., and benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - September 20, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Mission Viejo Co. Brings Joy to Kids with Illness
Crazy Hair Company to Provide Hairstyles for Children with Serious Medical Conditions at the Annual mAAgic flight Charity Event - September 20, 2012 - The Crazy Hair Company
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) Home for the Brave Receives $10,000 Donation from Support Our Soldiers Foundation, Inc (SOSF) to Support Homeless Veterans
Gerard J. Ferro, Chairman of the Support Our Soldiers Foundation, Inc. recently made a $10,000 donation to Camden based Volunteers of America Delaware Valley for its Home for the Brave project. The Home for the Brave is being constructed as part of a renovation of VOADV’s Aletha R Wright... - September 20, 2012 - Free For All, Inc.