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.

Lone Man Finishes Run Across the Country with Support of Two Former Navy Bomb Technicians

Inspired by the movie Forest Gump, Albie Masland, will finish his run across the country on August 18th in Washington D.C. to show gratitude for U.S. veterans - July 19, 2012 - Bullets2Bandages

Friends of Karen Sends Kids Back-to-School with Smiles

Friends of Karen, a regional charity that provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, is aiming to put supplies, backpacks and clothing gift cards in the hands 650 children this September. - July 19, 2012 - Friends of Karen

Per Diem to Donate Dinner Proceeds and Executive Chef’s Hair to Wigs for Kids on July 24

Per Diem, an upscale restaurant in the Financial District serving Italian-inspired fare with a Californian twist, invites patrons for dinner and drinks on the evening of Tuesday, July 24 to benefit Wigs for Kids. Per Diem will be donating 25 percent of sales from the restaurant and is offering $50 gift certificates to anyone who donates their hair to the charity. Per Diem is located at 43 Sutter Street (@ Sansome), call for reservations: (415) 989-0300. - July 18, 2012 - Per Diem

"Extreme Branding" for the Greater Good

Thinkso Creative Kicks Off Give a Brand!, A Contest to Award One Nonprofit a Free Brand Makeover - July 18, 2012 - Thinkso Creative LLC

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Presents 35th Annual Haute with Heart Fashion Show

The August 18 event will be produced by Leonard Simpson’s Fashion Forward ™ and benefit St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center programs - July 18, 2012 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center

Geek Engineer Sells Revolutionary Physical Exercise Manual, for $4,860 a Copy

Engineer Craig Wise, is publishing a revolutionary exercise manual that basically ignores everything traditionally taught about deep muscle and cardio exercises. Until now virtually all muscle and cardio exercises used the skeleton to carry all exercise force, his methods are about bypassing bones and joints so that over 90% of people, at any age can seriously body build. That is up from about 10% of people born with extra strong skeletal genetics. - July 17, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company

Dress for Success Triangle Names Executive Director

Dress for Success© Triangle has announced the appointment of Debbi Fox-Davis as executive director. The nonprofit organization helps low-income women develop and maintain the necessary skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment. Fox-Davis has extensive fundraising and leadership... - July 17, 2012 - Dress for Success Triangle NC

Innovative Non-Profit Selected as Top 5 Finalist "Best New Charity"

The Spine Health Foundation was nominated and selected as a Top 5 Finalist from 2,400 nominations. They are asking the public to help them move forward to the next level by casting their vote online. Until July 26th, the public can cast their vote for their favorite charitable organization in various categories, based on a specific region in the U.S. - July 15, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.

Jingle Bells: It’s Christmas in July at Kenneth Hahn Park

Cooking with Gabby joins California State Assembly Member Holly Mitchell for "Christmas in July!" Saturday, July 14th, 2012. - July 14, 2012 - Cooking With Gabby

“Haircuts for Autism” at Indulgence Salon Benefits Eden Autism Services

Cut-a-thon and raffles will benefit Fort Myers school for children with autism. - July 14, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Dr. Barry K. Douglas Joins The Maurer Foundation Board of Directors

The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry K. Douglas as a new member of the foundation's Board of Directors. Dr. Barry K. Douglas has been with the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 1991. Dr. Douglas is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate... - July 13, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation

University Publication Eyes Impact of Recession on Uganda Population

Pathways Article Discusses Effect That the Worldwide Recession Will Have on the Ugandan Population Which Is among the Poorest in the World - July 13, 2012 - Engeye

Shore Thing Marketing Volunteering at Local Soup Kitchen

The last two Saturdays in the month of July, employees and managers at Shore Thing Marketing will be volunteering at a local soup kitchen. After raising money for larger charities including the March of Dimes and Operation Smile, Shore Thing Marketing employees wanted to give back in a way that... - July 13, 2012 - Shore Thing Marketing, Inc.

Sage School Expands to Include Kindergarten

Private School Focusing on Language Learning Differences Expands to Include K-8. - July 12, 2012 - Sage School

Free Wheelchair Mission named Regional Finalist for 2012 CLASSY Award: Charity of the Year

Free Wheelchair Mission has been named a regional finalist for the 2012 CLASSY Charity of the Year. - July 12, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Hattons Raise Over £3,000 for Clatterbridge Cancer Research

Hattons Solicitors have risen over £3,000 after completing a gruelling 400 mile cycle challenge for Clatterbridge Cancer Research (Registered Charity No. 519357). - July 12, 2012 - Hattons Solicitors

National Foundation for Cancer Research Announces Partnership with Give by Cell for Mobile Fundraising

Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, was selected by the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) to provide the organization with its mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, allowing NFCR supporters to make donations via text. “Like... - July 11, 2012 - Give by Cell

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Partners with Give by Cell for Mobile Fundraising

Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, was selected by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to provide the mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, allowing supporters to make donations via text. "The landscape of philanthropy is... - July 11, 2012 - Give by Cell

Free Wheelchair Mission Named Regional Finalist for 2012 CLASSY Award: Health and Well Being

Free Wheelchair Mission has been named as a regional finalist for the 2012 CLASSY awards for the category of Health and Well Being. - July 11, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Grace Centers of Hope Hosts 5th Annual "Men on a Mission" Softball Tournament in Rochester Hills, July 27-28

Proceeds Benefit “Men on a Mission” Mentoring Program at Grace Centers of Hope - July 11, 2012 - Grace Centers of Hope

Auction Raises Over $300,000 in Support of South Nassau's SIBSPlace

SIBSPlace is celebrating its 12th year of free service to families throughout Nassau County. Donna and Mark Baron of Hewlett (NY) were the auction’s guests of honor. - July 11, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

New York City Mission Society Launches New Website & Social Media Program with EP Connects to Commemorate 200 Years of Service

The New York Mission Society is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and children in New York City by encouraging resiliency in the face of many changes, self-confidence and the ability to make positive life choices. Their core values include respect for every person... - July 10, 2012 - EP Connects

Yet Another Recognition: Dr. Naseer Homoud Among Top 100 in Construction Sector of the Arab World

Recognizing immense standing in the construction and real estate sector, Dr. Naseer Homoud, a renowned philanthropist and business leader, has been placed at 84th position of 100 Most Powerful in Gulf Construction as unveiled by Construction Week’s annual Power 100 listing. - July 09, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Tennyson Street Cultural District Hosts Cat Care Society's "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup During July

Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at galleries and businesses throughout Denver's Tennyson Street Cultural District for the month of July. Cat Care Society is again raising funds for its shelter cats and community outreach programs with this creative art project and related pre-events that culminate at a Gala Dinner Auction July 28th at the Lakewood Country Club. - July 09, 2012 - Cat Care Society

CSIRI.org Sponsored Jessi Dancing for Liberty in Anacortes, WA on Fourth of July Parade Downtown a Block from the Office

CSIRI.org and Liberty Tax were represented by Jessi, one of their teen volunteers, in the local Fourth of July Parade in Anacortes WA. See videos of her dancing for Liberty on CSIRI.org website. - July 08, 2012 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.

HABcore, Inc. and Board Held 7th Annual Jazz by the River Event

HABcore, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides housing for the homeless, held its 7th annual Jazz by the River fundraiser at the riverfront home of Laurie and Ed McNamee in Rumson, NJ. - July 07, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.

TFI Envision, Inc. of Norwalk, CT Helps Improve Children's Lives Through Tennis

VP of TFI Envision, Inc. donates design, event planning skills and time to the 4th annual Africa's Oyebog Tennis Academy (OTA) TennisFest 2012 held on June 9th at Intensity Tennis and Fitness in Norwalk, CT. - July 07, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Dog the Bounty Hunter in San Diego, Denver, and Winnipeg in July

Duane “Dog” Chapman, the world’s most famous bounty hunter, television star, and two-time New York Times best-selling author, is coming to a city near you. Chapman will be in San Diego, Denver, and Winnipeg this month for appearances at special events, and the public is invited to... - July 06, 2012 - Duane and Beth Chapman

4 Men, 4 Bikes, for Charity

After riding 2,000 kilometres from Darwin, four intrepid cyclists are making a pit stop in Broome and meeting with Shire President, Cr Graeme Campbell. The team of riders set off from Darwin at the start of June to cycle 18,000 kilometres around the Australian mainland, without any motorised... - July 05, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia

Unique Down Syndrome Support and Advocacy Group Organizes in Ocean County, NJ

Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association (JSDSA) today announced a call for new members. The JSDSA is the only non-profit organization in the Ocean County area dedicated solely to the Down syndrome community. The mission of the JSDSA is to empower and support individuals with Down syndrome and their... - July 05, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association

Farmers & Merchants Bank Advocates for Homeless Women and Children at Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade

F&M Partners with Colette’s Children’s Home to Raise Homelessness Awareness - July 05, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank

The Y is "Serving Up Summer" with the Walmart Foundation to Fight Child Hunger

The YMCA of Austin joins national effort to serve 5 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 children to help keep them well-nourished. - July 05, 2012 - YMCA of Austin

Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for School Supply Outreach

The Heights Foundation is seeking businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies for the Foundation’s annual outreach program. The August 2nd event provides supplies for nearly 400 low-income children living in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. - July 05, 2012 - Heights Foundation

Matthew 25: Ministries Rushes Water and Ice to Severe Storm Victims in West Virginia

Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH is working with Fire and Police Departments in and around Charleston, West Virginia to deliver water and ice to shelters in the aftermath of severe storms that ripped through Ohio and West Virginia yesterday. Matthew 25: Ministries is currently delivering 35,000 pounds of bottled water and 10,000 pounds of ice to shelters in the Greater Charleston area. - July 03, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries

"F" is for Family and Fun at NJCTS' 8th Annual YMCA Camp Bernie Retreat Weekend

Nearly 200 families gathered for a time of relaxtion, arts, crafts, games, activities and a chance to learn more about Tourette Syndrome from experts and each other at the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome event. - July 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Matthew 25: Ministries Prepares First Disaster Relief Shipment for Victims of Colorado Wildfires

Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is finalizing preparations for their first shipment of disaster relief to Colorado Springs in response to the wildfires sweeping through the area. Matthew 25: Ministries expects their first shipment of relief to leave Cincinnati on Monday, July 2nd. The initial shipment of disaster relief will contain food and beverages, personal care kits, hand sanitizer and paper towels. - July 01, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries

Eastern National Awarded Empowerment Grant from Motorola Mobility Foundation

Eastern National has been awarded a $15,500 Empowerment Grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation for the Passport To Your National Parks® Android mobile phone application. The grant will assist Eastern National in the development of an Android mobile phone application which includes planning... - July 01, 2012 - Eastern National

Raffle Tickets on Sale Now for a Chance to Win a One-of-a-Kind 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca - Mustang Alley Edition to Support the National MS Society

The National MS Society, Michigan Chapter is raffling off a one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca – Mustang Alley Edition to help raise money for MS programs and services offered to the 18,000 people in Michigan living with MS. In addition to donating the 2013 Mustang, the... - July 01, 2012 - National MS Society, Michigan Chapter

Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Opens Two New Locations

Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley begins new partnership with the County of Los Angeles in La Crescenta, CA and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School in Sun Valley, CA. - July 01, 2012 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley

Vacation Bible School to be Offered in Fort Pierce

Local children are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School at Northside Christian Fellowship Church, 3100 Saint Lucie Blvd in Ft. Pierce, Mon-Thurs, July 23-26, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Bible School will be put on by the youth missions group of Bethel Methodist Church in North Carolina,... - June 30, 2012 - Epic Missions, Inc.

Vero Beach Ministry Receives 501(c)(3) Status

Epic Missions, Inc. has received its tax exempt status as a not-for-profit charitable corporation. - June 30, 2012 - Epic Missions, Inc.

Eastern National Announces the 2013 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest

Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 30, 2012 - Eastern National

Montlick & Associates Founder, David Montlick, Receives Patriotism Award from the Association of the United States Army

David R. Montlick, CEO and Founder of the well-regarded Georgia Personal Injury Law Firm Montlick & Associates, has been awarded the 2012 Southeast Patriotism Award from the Association of the United States Army. In addition to receiving the award, Mr. Montlick was the keynote speaker at the... - June 29, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law

Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $5,000 to Support Education in the City of Industry

Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, through its non-profit organization, Superior Foundation is proud to announce its latest donation to local schools. On Friday, June 29, 2012, Superior Foundation will be awarding a $5,000 donation to... - June 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers

Hillsides Group H100 Hosts Farm to Table Dinner

Amongst the citrus and Zen gardens to the infinity pool overlooking the Colorado Bridge, two family-style tables were adorned with simple, lemon bouquets waiting to welcome guests at Hillsides’ H100 Farm to Table dinner. Set at the home of Mark and Phaedra Ledbetter, the grounds of this... - June 29, 2012 - Hillsides

Play Golf at the Pinery-Adoption Options Annual Golf Charity Tournament

Annual Golf Charity event benefiting Adoption Options birth parent counseling and foster care programs. The event is held at the elite, private Pinery Golf Course in Parker, Colorado. - June 28, 2012 - Adoption Options

Free Wheelchair Mission's GEN_2 Wheelchair Approved by FDA

Free Wheelchair Mission, a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides the transforming gift of mobility to the impoverished disabled in developing nations, has received FDA approval for its GEN_2 model wheelchair. - June 28, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission