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.
Eleven-Year-Old Brain Tumor Survivor to Run OC Half Marathon
CEO’s 11-Year Old Son, a Brain Tumor Survivor, to Run in OC Half Marathon in Support of Another Cancer Victim - May 02, 2012 - MarkMoses.net
Bring Your New or Gently-Used Interview Appropriate Clothing to Desert Rose Design for a Poised for Success® Clothing Drive
Desert Rose Design (DRD) will be accepting new or gently-used interview appropriate clothing for the entire month of May for Poised for Success®. Bring your donations to the DRD office at 106 W. St. Charles Rd. in Lombard (Donations accepted Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm), and they will take care of the rest! - May 02, 2012 - Desert Rose Design
Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is Making Environmental History in Virginia by Launching an A500 Rocket® Model Food Composter, the First One in the State
The Suffolk Salvation Army Corps is making environmental history in Virginia by installing an A500 Rocket® model food composter, becoming the first Salvation Army soup kitchen in the nation to use this cutting-edge technology. The unit was provided by a grant from Birdsong Peanuts to the Salvation Army and it uses peanut hulls and wood chips as bulking agents for composting. - May 01, 2012 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
NovaCopy Offering Free Copiers for Non-Profits
NovaCopy, Inc. is expanding its "Copiers for Non-Profits" program to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, offering free copiers to 501 (c) non-profit organizations and charities. - May 01, 2012 - NovaCopy, Inc.
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, Riverside, CA, Names Betsy Sharp 2012 Volunteer of the Year
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center presented its annual Friend of the Animals volunteer-of-the-year award to Betsy Sharp of Riverside, CA. Sharp socializes cats, mentors volunteers, prepares pet meals donated to homebound pet owners, and more. - April 30, 2012 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
18th Annual Run for the Roses, Fun Family Event Open to the Public, June 3, 2012, Roselle, IL. Runners/Walkers Needed for 5K and Youth .6K - Sign Up Now
The 18th Annual Run for the Roses benefiting the Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) and the Tourette Syndrome Camp Association (TSCO) will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012. The 5K walk/run will begin at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 Bryn Mawr Avenue at 8:00 am, followed by the 0.6K Youth walk/run at 9:00 am. - April 30, 2012 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Giving Back is a Way of Life at California Homepro, Inc.
California Homepro’s community appreciation program awards a $25 gift certificate to any nonprofit organization in the greater San Francisco Bay Area seeking raffle donations for their events. - April 29, 2012 - California Homepro
Positive Vibe Café Supporters Gather at The Diamond to Break Guinness World Record
The Richmond-based non-profit partners with the Richmond Flying Squirrels to raise funds and break Guinness World Record for Most Simultaneous High-Fives. - April 29, 2012 - Positive Vibe Cafe
AstraQom Participates in 2012 International CTIA Wireless Exhibition and Media Partnership
AstraQom, a Canadian voIP, Internet protocol communications provider and mobile applications development company, will participate in a media partnership with Techistan and DIDX to promote 2012 International CTIA Wireless Conference May 8 - 10 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. The exhibit number is 4853 in the same row as the Corporate Philanthropy Pavilion in Hall E. The group will also capture photos and video interviews to showcase the empowering CTIA Wireless. - April 28, 2012 - AstraQom
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction Gives Back to Charity
Floyd McMillin of McMillin Construction gives back to many charitable causes, one of which is the Easter Seals Capper Foundation (formerly known as Individual Support Systems). - April 28, 2012 - McMillin Construction Custom Homes, Inc.
One Simple Wish Helps One Foster Child Learn to Fly
One Simple Wish, a NJ based 501 (C)3 that serves foster children, is kicking off a month-long, 4,000 mile tour for Foster Care Awareness month. First stop on the tour will be in Camden, where the nonprofit will grant wishes to two local foster children. - April 27, 2012 - One Simple Wish
"Staying Safe" 1st Annual Out of School Summer Jam
Detroit Chief of Police Ralph L. Godbee, Jr. will be the Keynote speaker at "Staying Safe" 1st Annual Out of School Summer Jam and will be honored for his 25 years of Dedicated Service to the City of Detroit. - April 27, 2012 - Soaring Eagles Alternative
Henry Street Settlement Chosen as 2012 Partners In Preservation NYC Participant
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have teamed up to help preserve historic places in New York City. - April 27, 2012 - Henry Street Settlement
The Literacy Site's New Gifts That Give More Fight Trafficking
Two new Gifts That Give More [tm] at The Literacy Site and other GreaterGood Network websites help charity partners stop trafficking in Burma and Nepal. - April 27, 2012 - GreaterGood
iScrap4Kids Event Raises Thousands for St. Jude at ISRI 2012
Scrap Recycling Industry Partners gather for a networking event at ISRI 2012 Expo to help raise money for St. Jude. - April 27, 2012 - iScrap App
Calgary Soroptimists Ask "Do You Have a Dream?" - International Organization Participates in Worldwide Campaign to Help Women and Girls
Calgary Soroptimists invite you to celebrate the Your Dream campaign, a worldwide initiative aimed at creating awareness about the challenges women face and what can be done to help them live their dream. Meet the recipients of Soroptimist's Women's Opportunity, Violet Richardson and Soroptimist Ruby Awards – and learn how these inspiration women are living their dreams. Come celebrate the power of women to achieve their dreams on Friday, May 11, 2012! - April 26, 2012 - Soroptimist International of Calgary
Cat Care Society Debuts 2012 "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup at Lakewood Arts Council Co-Op Gallery During May
Larger-than-life Painted Cats will again be raising funds for Cat Care Society shelter cats and community outreach programs with "Tails of the Painted Cats." The art event will debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Co-op Gallery during the month of May. A public reception is Thursday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the LAC Gallery, 85 South Union Blvd., Suite C. - April 26, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Long® Fence Supports Wounded Warriors with Chain Link Fence Donation
Long® Fence is honored to be a sponsor of the Memorial Day Tribute to Wounded Warriors presented by Beethoven Found. Long® Fence will provide over 350 linear feet of chain link fence for the event. The donated chain link fencing will help create a temporary outfield for the Wounded Warrior... - April 25, 2012 - Long Fence
Community Service Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital's CEO
Mr. Quagliata was presented the award in recognition of his long-term dedication and commitment to ensuring that residents of the South Shore have convenient access to high quality, compassionate health care services through South Nassau. - April 25, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
Marilyn G. Geller is Chief Operating Officer and Deborah J. Ceizler is Chief Development Officer of Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Disease Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Grunzweig Geller as its new Chief Operating Officer and Deborah J. Ceizler as Chief Development Officer. Established in 1990, Celiac Disease Foundation is a national nonprofit organization meeting the growing public health... - April 24, 2012 - Celiac Disease Foundation
Young Women Beat Heart Attack
What could have killed them truly has made them stronger. Three Chicago-area survivors of a rare cause of heart attack called spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) will host the first-ever gathering of SCAD survivors worldwide the weekend of May 4-6, 2012. - April 24, 2012 - SCAD Research Inc
Cyclist to Ride 1,800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
Princeton, NJ resident John LaBosco is set to begin his bike journey up the East Coast to raise money for autism. - April 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Now Canadians Can "Mash Mosquitoes" and Save Lives - New Online Game Launched on World Malaria Day to Combat Deadly Disease
Canadians have lots of reasons to enjoy mashing mosquitoes. But now with a new online game called Mosquito Masher, they can bash those bothersome bugs and save lives at the same time. “Malaria is the number one killer of children under five in Africa, claiming one life every 45... - April 21, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Breast Cancer Walk to Benefit South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Health Services
LI2DAY has donated a total of $115,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - April 21, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Parents as Teachers Named One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For
The St. Louis-based Parents as Teachers national office was recognized as one of the 50 best nonprofits to work for by The NonProfit Times, the leading business publication for nonprofit management. Parents as Teachers ranked twelfth among all nonprofit employers, and sixth among small nonprofit... - April 21, 2012 - Parents as Teachers
Stroke Association Receives NAELA Award
The award acknowledges the Stroke Association’s efforts in educating Florida communities on stroke-related issues. - April 21, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Wired Impact Launches Site for Nonprofits
Wired Impact, a web design firm focused on nonprofits, is excited to launch its new website which offers a variety of articles and resources to nonprofit organizations. - April 20, 2012 - Wired Impact
“Catwalk at the Stone” Benefitting Hope Center for Autism
Brownstone Kitchen + Bar Hosts a Fundraising Fashion Show Event to Raise Awareness for the Local Charity - April 19, 2012 - Ilfusion Creative
Volunteer Teens from Long Beach to Plant Garden for Needy Families
Honoring Global Youth Service Day, teens from the nonprofit LIME will visit a Long Beach preschool this Saturday to plant a vegetable garden that will feed needy local children. Volunteer spots are still available. - April 19, 2012 - LIME
Cocktail & Culinary Tasting Fundraiser -- Saturday April 21, 2012 at 2:30pm, Taco Rosa Newport - 2632 San Miguel Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
"April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children," said Ivan Calderon, Founder Taco Rosa & Taco Mesa. "Everyone's participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and promote the protective factors, in every interaction with children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child maltreatment and promote optimal child development." Proceeds Support Child Guidance Center. Join them this Saturday, April 21st at 2:30pm. - April 18, 2012 - Taco Rosa Taco Mesa
Friends of Karen Receives $75,000 Grant for Its Sibling Support Program
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $75,000 grant from the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation to expand its Sibling Support program. “We have been impressed and moved by the compassion and support that Friends of Karen provides to the sometimes forgotten brothers and sisters of children who are seriously ill,” says Betsy Myatt, Executive Director, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, New York/Northeast. - April 18, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Superior Grocers and Unilever Have Joined Together to Donate $38,000 to Support Schools & Education
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, and Unilever, have joined together to donate $38,000 to 38 local schools. The selected 38 schools will receive $1,000 each and school representatives will attend a ceremony on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 10am at Superior's Montebello store. - April 17, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Honors Inspirational Mentor and Mentee Matches at Sixth Annual “BIG” Event
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and Lorrie Sullenberger, a Big Sister Alumna, to Attend & Present Awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) will honor inspirational matches between Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) at the BIG Event on April 19, 2012 at the... - April 17, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day: Fun and Educational for Everyone
The first annual statewide event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome will take place Sunday, April 29, with the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - April 17, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
blendnewyork Sponsoring Fashion Speaks at Princeton University
blendnewyork boutique sponsoring Princeton University fashion show to benefit Autism Speaks. - April 16, 2012 - BlendNewYork, Inc.
Oldest Synagogue in America Gets Critical Support from Philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein
Founded in 1776, the oldest synagogue in America gets critical funding from philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein. - April 15, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
HeartShare's Gala Raised $720,000
HeartShare's annual Spring Gala and Auction raised $720,000 for its programs and services. - April 15, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Start Your Nonprofit Today in an Easy and Simple Way
With over 14 years experience, JS Crockett Consulting has developed a easy tool for those interested in starting up a 501 c 3 organization within the United States. - April 15, 2012 - JS Crockett Consulting
May 10: FACETS Hosts Breakfast to Inform Community About Poverty and Homelessness Efforts in Fairfax
FACETS, a nonprofit that opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County, is hosting its annual Opening Doors event, a free breakfast to educate the public and local businesses about FACETS’ work to help families and individuals who are struggling in the Fairfax community. - April 14, 2012 - FACETS
May 6: Runners, Walkers, Volunteers Needed for DryHome’s Loudoun Lyme 5K to Raise Funds to Fight Serious Disease Plaguing County Residents
What: DryHome’s 2nd Annual Loudoun Lyme 5K will drive awareness and raise money to help find a cure for Lyme disease, the number one tick-borne illness in the U.S., which affects Loudoun County more than any other county in Virginia. The Loudoun Lyme 5K will also feature a 1M family walk and... - April 14, 2012 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
Apr. 28: Sponsored Teams Needed for Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s National Rebuilding Day to Fix Homes for Low-Income and Disabled Homeowners
Sponsored teams of volunteers are still needed to help Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) repair and maintain 50 vulnerable Alexandria, Va. residents’ homes during National Rebuilding Day, a nationwide Rebuilding Together initiative. - April 14, 2012 - Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Homegrown Lacrosse Expands Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has added a girl’s category to its annual Community Leadership Award. Introduced in 2010, the Homegrown Lacrosse Community Leadership Award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community. - April 13, 2012 - Homegrown Lacrosse
iPad Makes a Difference in the Life of a Non-Verbal Child
The exclusive Stonington Country Club will open it's doors again this year for the United Cerebral Palsy Brian Morrison Memorial 11th Annual Golf Tournament. Fine foood, fun and for a good cause is the theme of the day. The event rasises money for the UCP Disability Support Program that recently provided an iPad for three year old Chloe Mason-Mann who previously struggled to communicate. - April 12, 2012 - United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
Rotary District 9640 Conference Will Provide Attendees with Wristbands and Lanyards
Gold Coast based identification solutions provider, AAC ID Solutions is proud to sponsor the upcoming Rotary District 9640 Conference, which will be held at Jupiter’s Gold Coast from the Friday the 13th to Sunday the 15th of April 2012. - April 12, 2012 - AAC ID Solutions
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
World Overcomers Christian Church Launches Mentoring, Library Project in Kenya April 15-23
First Lady LaShawn Thompson and Her Pastoral Team at Local Church Traveling to Limuru to Empower Adolescent Girls Through a Four-Day Camp - April 12, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Junior League’s Bargain Box Hosts Fashion Show at Citrus to Combat Childhood Hunger and Poverty
Junior League’s Bargain Box Hosts Fashion Show at Citrus to Combat Childhood Hunger and Poverty. Public tickets are available for purchase at jlgo.org. - April 12, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
Brooklyn Industries Helps Brooklyn Children’s Museum Raise Money and Awareness
Fusing fashion and functionality is what the Brooklyn retailer does best. This season, Brooklyn Industries teamed up with Brooklyn Children’s Museum to create an educational t-shirt line for kids. - April 12, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Fighting America's High School Dropout Crisis, Local Taco Bell Restaurants Award More Than $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs in Middle Tennessee
More than $30,000 was awarded to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens which supported the 2012 Taco Bell Keystone College Tour. Encouraging Middle Tennessee teens stay in school and graduate, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee offered... - April 12, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee