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.
Medical Laser Specialists Dr. Asher Milgrom and Dr. Alice Pien Honor Fallen Soldiers
In 2003, when the first casualties of the Iraq war were announced, Dr. Asher Milgrom and his wife Dr. Alice Pien found a way to honor these men and women. - April 11, 2012 - AMA Skincare
UFCW Local 342 Donates 375 Easter Baskets to Underprivileged Children
Members of UFCW Local 342, a union that emphasizes service and enriching the local communities where its members work, recently delivered 375 Easter baskets to four charitable organizations located within its surrounding neighborhoods so that underprivileged children in the area could have an opportunity to further enjoy their Easter. - April 11, 2012 - UFCW Local 342
Promise of Hope & Elevated Roofing Invite You to Attend the Freedom Run Frisco 2012, a 5k Race Benefiting the Survivors of Human Trafficking
Texas based nonprofit Promise of Hope continues their efforts to aid the sufferers of human trafficking. They are hosting the Freedom Run Frisco 2012, a 5k racing event to be held on the 14th of April. The entry fee collected from the participants of the event will directly assist the victims of... - April 11, 2012 - Promise of Hope
GunBroker.com Brings Fans in on NRA Show Action with Simultaneous Online/Live Charity Auctions
GunBroker.com is joining the National Rifle Association of America’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) for its Sixth Annual NRA-ILA Dinner and Auction, Apr. 13, 2012, as host of the event’s online charity auctions. The evening’s festivities will include the auction of dozens of one-of-a-kind firearms, original artwork, knives and hunts -- two of which also are available for online bidding at GunBroker.com. - April 10, 2012 - GunBroker.com
Trafficking Prevention Organization Competing for $2,500 Prize
The SOLD Project has a chance to win a $2,500 grant to fund its human trafficking awareness programs in Thailand, and all they need is your vote. - April 10, 2012 - The SOLD Project
Belk Charity Sale to Benefit Epilepsy Institute of NC
Belk stores nationwide will be holding a Charity Sale on April 21, 2012. Tickets can be purchased on their website or you can visit their Office. - April 09, 2012 - Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina
National Capital Area Businesses Participate in Promotions Throughout April in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
Dozens of area businesses have joined with Autism Speaks to raise funds for research in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Many of the businesses are extending a discount to patrons who make a donation to Autism Speaks while others are offering puzzle-piece shaped cards to display for each... - April 09, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Gardening Helps Ex-Cons
Leadership Albuquerque and transitional living center, Dismas House New Mexico, invites Albuquerque community members dedicated to promoting social justice and peace to assist in a greenhouse “raising” on Saturday April 21, 2012 at Dismas House New Mexico’s Men’s... - April 08, 2012 - Dismas House New Mexico
Coming of Times: Messages from the Elders - Awakening Humanity’s Consciousness for a Better Planet
This 2 day forum event will be the first time Native Elders from around the globe will be lending their voices to speak about how to create a harmonious peaceful planet and work in partnership as a new humanity for a better world. - April 07, 2012 - We, The World
Campaign2Grow Makes Its Atlanta Debut
Ribbon Cutting and Launch Party for the Campaign2Grow on April 18, 2012 from 5 - 7 p.m. Come network, create meaningful relationships and learn about the campaign. Core Values of the campaign are "with tenacity we believe, serve, lead, educate and transform ourselves, our families, our communities and each other." - April 07, 2012 - Charitable Connections, INc.
South Beach Comes to Westchester for One Night Only - NBC’s Kate Snow Will Emcee Friends of Karen’s Spring Gala
Think “Miami Vice” meets “La Cage Aux Folles.” Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, presents its gala benefit “South Beach Comes To Life!” on Saturday, May 5th. Says NBC's Kate Snow, "They truly know how to change lives.” - April 06, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Argenta CDV Seeking to Win $15,000 from Starbucks Foundation Through Online Voting
Argenta Community Development Corporation, a humanitarian organization with a 501 (c) 3 designation, was one of 124 groups in the country selected by Starbucks Foundation to receive funding from their new Community Card: Vote. Give. Grow Campaign. This giving initiative allows registered Starbucks... - April 06, 2012 - Argenta Community Development Corporation
Jeffrey Epstein, Science Philanthropist, Organizes a Global Doomsday Conference
Jeffrey Epstein, science philanthropist, organizes a global Doomsday conference to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - April 05, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Partnership to Protect Native Youth
Statistics on child welfare in Indian Country, although far from complete, paint a troubling picture of too many children being neglected and even abused, with substance abuse emerging as the most common contributing factor. For this reason, Lamar Associates-Indian Country Training and the National... - April 05, 2012 - Lamar Associates
How Nonprofit Leaders Can Use Change to Grow Is Focus of Ventureneer Webinar
How you use change determines whether your nonprofit will thrive or falter. Learn how change can make nonprofits healthy. - April 05, 2012 - Ventureneer
Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Man & Woman of the Year 2012 Southwest Missouri candidates Becky Overend (Nexstar Communications) and Seth Elloitt (Parlor 88 Lounge) are hosting a benefit event Thursday, April 5th to raise funds for The Leukemia & lymphoma Society - April 05, 2012 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
TexTango Selects the House of Ruth Maryland as Featured Charity
Charity will utilize TexTango's products and services to help create awareness. - April 05, 2012 - TexTango
Derrick Williams Foundation Launches Texting Campaign to Build New Learning Center/Facility
“Determined 2 Win” facility to be built in Prince George’s County, MD in the summer of 2012. - April 05, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Drug-Free South Brings World Health Day Celebration Home
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participates in worldwide events to educate the community about the dangers of drugs. For World Health Day, they distributed booklets to their neighbors. - April 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Swim Across America to Host Second Annual Dallas Open Water Swim Event on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at The Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard
Swim Across America (SAA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events throughout the country, will host its second annual open water swim event on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at The Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard in... - April 04, 2012 - Swim Across America
Virata Gamany Joins Forces with SickKids Foundation
Virata Gamany, a local businessman known for his real estate expertise, has joined forces with SickKids Foundation to provide support and hope to children suffering from childhood illness. - April 04, 2012 - Virata Gamany
Charities Partner to Support First Responders
Non-profit organizations Operation Gratitude and Team Rubicon are joining forces to supply "First Responder Kits" to volunteers assisting with disaster relief. - April 04, 2012 - Operation Gratitude
Presque Isle Downs & Casino & Country 98 Raise More Than 20k for St Jude
Presque Isle Downs & Casino hosted Country 98’s, (WXTA) 13th Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radio-thon benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last Thursday & Friday in the casino clubhouse. The event raised $20,218 for the world’s leading research... - April 03, 2012 - MTR
St. Louis Scottish Community Rallies Behind Local Student; Decries District Actions
The St. Louis Scottish community and supporters have rallied behind a local student at Granite City High School who was denied the right to celebrate his cultural heritage by wearing his family kilt to prom. “The Granite City School Board decision was very disappointing,” Dr. Jim... - April 02, 2012 - St. Louis Scottish Games
No Surprises Here . . . Surprise Lake Camp’s 110th Anniversary Gala a Smashing Success
Surprise Lake Camp celebrated its 110th Anniversary with a gala at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Over 400 alumni, supporters, and friends gathered together to honor 110 years of camping and congratulate three special people who have given years of service to the camp. One of... - March 31, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Hank Daughtry Awarded for Leading by Example by Texas Self Storage Association
Hank Daughtry, president of Daughtry Properties of San Antonio, was recently recognized by the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors for the example he set during their annual fundraising campaign benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. TSSA raises funds for... - March 30, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
Samaritan’s Feet Names Scott Nagy, South Dakota State University Men’s Basketball Coach, Barefoot Coach of the Year
Coach Nagy will be recognized at the 2012 NCAA Final Four Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast festivities for his dedication to the Barefoot for Barefeet awareness movement. - March 30, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
A Construction Company That Cares, US Aluminum Services, Corp.
Together with the residents of a Central Florida community, US Aluminum Services, Corp. was able to raise and donate $2,566 to The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. - March 30, 2012 - US Aluminum Services, Corp.
Science Philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein, Convenes a Conference of Nobel Laureates to Define Gravity
Twenty one of the world’s top physicists, including three Nobel Laureates, opened a symposium on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to debate the essence of gravity and a unified gravity theory. - March 29, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
A Puritan’s Mind Launches “The Puritan Shop” for Reformed eBooks and Puritan Downloads
New Electronic eBook Shop Opens with Instant Downloading Capability for Reformed and Puritan Literature Bringing 17th Century Manuscripts Into the Modern Age - March 29, 2012 - A Puritan's Mind
Give by Cell Introduces Mobile Donate, an Affordable and Engaging Fundraising Solution
Optimizing on the Power, Reach, Convenience and Usage of Mobile Devices - March 29, 2012 - Give by Cell
Hepatitis B Foundation Hosts Crystal Ball on April 27, 2012 Honoring Dr. Howard Koh
Nonprofit Dedicated to Eliminating Hepatitis B Honors Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for Leadership - March 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
TFI Envision, Inc. Designing Angel Flight Northeast "Ride for Angels" Event Materials
TFI Envision, Inc. is helping Angel Flight Northeast prepare for their fundraising bike event "Ride for Angels" in September 2012 by designing the event logo, posters, web banners and other promotional materials on a pro-bono basis. “TFI Envision is a wonderful supporter of... - March 28, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
MaleSurvivor Responds to Reports That in 1998 Sandusky Labelled "Likely Pedophile"
MaleSurvivor Advisory Board Chairman Richard Gartner issues a statement reacting to the news that in 1998 Dr. Alycia Chambers, a psychologist who looked into allegations of abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, found his behavior "fit the profile" of a likely pedophile. - March 28, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Develop Graphics for The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's Largest Fundraiser
TFI Envision, Inc. has been selected again (the 11th year) by the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to develop the graphics for their largest annual fundraising event “Cirque de la Mer.” This event supports the Maritime Aquarium’s Red Apple Fund for Students’ Enrichment, which... - March 28, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Humanity First Celebrates World Water Day 2012
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated by all United Nations member countries and organizations as a reminder that access to clean drinking water is one of the fundamental human rights. Humanity First volunteers, donors and supporters came together on March 22, 2012 with a renewed... - March 28, 2012 - Humanity First
Rescue Bank Receives Grant to Help Pet Owners in Kentucky
A $5,000 grant from GreaterGood.org went to Rescue Bank to help move donated pet food to Louisville, Kentucky. Warehoused at No Kill Louisville, approximately 27,000 pounds of animal food was then distributed to the communities hit by the March 2 tornadoes. The food will be used by local rescue... - March 28, 2012 - GreaterGood
TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Rename/Rebrand St. Luke's LifeWorks
TFI Envision, Inc. was selected by St. Luke’s LifeWorks to rename and rebrand this non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and hope to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, for over 100 years. “Changing the name of this well respected organization was... - March 27, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
Xclaimed Ministries Kicks Off the Spring Season with Free Toys, Bicycles and Food for the Community at the Xclaimed Concert Event
Xclaimed Ministries provided free toys, bicycles and meals to the community as they begin their 2012 "Concert in the Park" season. - March 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Local Families Talk About Importance of Supporting and Attending Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day
The first annual New Jersey-wide event will take place April 29 with the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - March 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Safe Rides Unlimited Launches Nationwide
Safe Rides Unlimited is a non-profit organization based out of New Jersey, that is leading the fight against drunk driving in the U.S. After continued success in the NYC area, CEO Moe Sattar, announced the new fully automated application, GetSafeRide.com, which has allowed the non-profit to go... - March 25, 2012 - Safe Rides Unlimited
Two Kentucky Food Banks Receive Gift That Give More Grants
GreaterGood.org announced more than $12,000 in grants going to Kentucky food banks dealing with the aftermath of the February and March tornado strikes in that region. These grants were made possible by the “2012 Tornado Strikes - Help Now” Gift That Gives More [tm] featured at The... - March 25, 2012 - GreaterGood
Millman N.R.G. Foundation Teaching Golf to Disabled and Disadvantaged
Scott Millman established the Millman N.R.G. Foundation with United Charitable Programs in hopes of making the game of golf more accessible to individuals with disabilities and those who are disadvantaged. - March 24, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Capital One Signs as Presenting Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Ride
Capital One Financial Corporation has signed as the Presenting Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports' inclusive Face of America bicycle ride this April 27-29. The ride attracts nearly 500 participants, including wounded warriors and active military. - March 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Miracles in Action Honored at Diamond Volunteer Award Reception
The Diamond Volunteer Program honored 30 volunteers from Miracles in Action, a nonprofit group that fights poverty in Guatemala, at their recent awards reception. - March 23, 2012 - Kelly E. Capolino
Food Lion Associates and Customers Surpass Goal by Raising a Record $4.5 Million During 2012 Easter Seals Four-Week Campaign
Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million during their annual Shop&Care for Easter Seals, representing a 22 percent increase over last year. The grocer set a goal this year of $4 million for Easter Seals. Since Food Lion first initiated the Shop&Care program 21 years... - March 23, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
Boys and Men Healing Film Screenings at Penn State
Penn State will host two screenings of Boys and Men Healing, a leading documentary produced by Big Voice Pictures about the affects of male child sexual abuse and the importance of healing, speaking out, and advocating for ending the cycle of the sexual abuse of boys. This event is hosted by Penn State University. - March 22, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Local Community Leaders Attend National Down Syndrome Leadership Conference
Members of Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association attended the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. The conference was held in DC to coincide with a devoted day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, coordinated by the National Down Syndrome... - March 22, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association
Paul Tyler Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports as CEO and President
World T.E.A.M. Sports announces the appointment of New York financial services executive Paul Tyler as the non-profit's new CEO and President. Tyler follows Ambassador Paul Bremer, who is retiring from the organization to teach. - March 22, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports