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.
The Founders Fund, Inc. Announces 2012/13 Board of Trustees
The Founders Fund has selected Tom Lear as the new Chairman of the Board, continuing his years of service for the organization. - June 03, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
The Arizona Team Hosts 2nd Annual Golf Classic to Benefit Children First Academy Phoenix
A sales and marketing company partners with Children First Academy Phoenix to raise much needed funds. - June 03, 2012 - The Arizona Team
San Diego Self Storage Launches “Bottle For Babies” Campaign to Benefit Military Families Through MOM4USA
San Diego Self Storage is launching “Bottles for Babies” collection campaign in honor of military veterans during the Memorial Day weekend May 25th-June 30 to benefit deserving military families. - June 02, 2012 - San Diego Self Storage
South Jersey Had First Annual Family Food Distribution Day in Voorhees
1st Annual Family Food Distribution Day Volunteers of all ages will feed over 200 families in South Jersey this weekend! Who: Samost Jewish Family and Children’s Service (www.jfcssnj.org) & Golden Slipper Clubs What: 1st Annual Family Food Distribution Day When: Sunday, June 3rd,... - June 02, 2012 - Samost JFCS
Kingsport Chamber Awards 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is proud to award its 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford, a 2012 graduate of Phelps High School, Phelps, KY. The four-year scholarship is worth $5,000. Wolford is an honor student at Phelps High and is ranked second in her senior class with a 3.8... - June 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Energizer Holdings Joins as Sponsor of 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
Global personal care and household consumer goods company Energizer Holdings has joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as a sponsor of the non-profit organization's second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 02, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Beyond Spots & Dots Donates to Boys & Girls Clubs with Each New "Like"
During the month of June, Pittsburgh advertising agency Beyond Spots & Dots will donate $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for each new person who “Likes” Beyond Spots & Dots on Facebook. After raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation last year during a similar... - June 02, 2012 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Jud Richland Named AANP CEO
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians is pleased to announce the appointment of Jud Richland as its new CEO. For the last 25 years, Richland has been a national leader in advancing national prevention and public health policy. “AANP was determined to find a CEO who is... - June 01, 2012 - American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Residences for Children with Autism Dedicated
HeartShare Human Services of New York dedicated group homes for children with autism to Joseph and Laura Caruana and Craig and Susan Eaton - June 01, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Heartbeat 2012: 200 New Patients to be Treated
Over 200 more children with heart disease will be saved by Heartbeat as a result of funds raised from the fourth consecutive annual Heartbeat concert and gala dinner held at Casino du Liban Saturday (May 5). Since it was founded, Heartbeat has managed to save more than 1,000 children by securing timely surgical and medical intervention for them. - June 01, 2012 - Heartbeat - La Chaine de L'Espoir
The Centennial UPS Store to Hold a Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, June 9. 9 - 4 p.m.
The UPS Store in Centennial to Hold Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, June 9. Will Benefit "Free The Girls" Charity. - May 31, 2012 - The UPS Store 2141
Darwin and Palmerston Mayors Send Off Four Daring Adventurers to Cycle Around the Continent
Four daring adventurers set off from Darwin today on their bicycles to ride 18,000 kilometres around the Australian mainland before returning to Darwin in December. Their goal: an amazing cycling tour to raise awareness of climate change and environmental issues and raise funds for environmental... - May 31, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
Hepatitis B Foundation Honors U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh and Breaks Fundraising Record at Crystal Ball
Philadelphia-area Nonprofit Raises More Than $102,000 to Support its Global Hepatitis B Research, Outreach & Patient Advocacy - May 31, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Station Avenue Productions: Non-Profit Events Excel Thanks to Promotion, Preparation, Entertainment
Station Avenue Productions, a Division of The asterism* Group of Merchantville, New Jersey, Introduces "Non-Profit Event Awareness" to Motivate, Inform, Inspire Effective Non-Profit Event Preparation, Planning, Success. - May 31, 2012 - Station Avenue Productions, part of The asterism* Group
Jacksonville's 1st 7K to Offer Participants Unique Discounts for 20 Local Merchants & Will Crown King and Queen
The Goal is to celebrate the healthy community of Riverside/Avondale and start a health revolution. To inspire and motivate Northeast Floridians to promote the necessity of healthy and happy communities to live, work and play in the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida is hosting Jacksonville’s 1st 7K. - May 31, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
EnerSys Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
EnerSys, the world leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as a sponsor of the second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 31, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Samaritan’s Feet and Doing His Work First Announce Partnership to Provide Shoes and Hope for Deserving Children
Samaritan’s Feet and Doing His Work First are joining forces to foster their shared mission to provide new shoes and encouragement for children and families who need it most. Doing His Work First is a national online retailer of women and children’s FUMS (Forever Uttering the Message... - May 31, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Couples Resorts and the Issa Trust Foundation Host Amy Roloff Star of TLC’s "Little People, Big World" Tours Hospitals in Jamaica
Amy Roloff, who stars in the longest running reality TV show on The Learning Channel (TLC), “Little People, Big World,” visited Jamaica this week as the guest of Couples Resorts and its non-profit organization, Issa Trust Foundation. Accompanying her on the trip was Lisa Dixon, Vice President of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) and Diane Pollard, President of the Issa Trust Foundation. - May 29, 2012 - Issa Trust Foundation
Seeing America at Ten Miles an Hour Brings Together Team of Wounded Warriors
On Memorial Day, 14 disabled veterans will leave San Francisco to cross America by bicycle in World T.E.A.M. Sports' Sea to Shining Sea ride, learning about the country for which they stood tall to defend and meeting Americans city by city. - May 27, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Ralph Macchio to MC The Maurer Foundation’s Pink Diamond Dinner on Saturday, June 16th at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
Ralph Macchio, Long Islander and acclaimed actor, will be performing the honor of Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner. Macchio is best known for his lead role in The Karate Kid (1984) and his role in My Cousin Vinny (1992). He recently appeared in Dancing... - May 27, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation
Altria Group Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
Richmond, Virginia-based manufacturing company Altria Group has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. The ride begins May 28. - May 27, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
World T.E.A.M. Sports Welcomes GM as a Sponsor of 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
GM Fleet and Commercial Operations (FCO) has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military, beginning May 28. - May 26, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
St. Louis Celebrates The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
2012 marks 60 years on the throne for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Louis will be celebrating this landmark occasion for the worldwide British community with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch at the London Tea Room. “Her Majesty is highly respected worldwide, and has... - May 26, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing
Luau Benefiting the Stanislaus Health Foundation
Dr. Lars and Mrs. Sabrina Enevoldsen will be hosting a Luau, June 23, at their beautiful private Modesto home to benefit the Stanislaus Health Foundation. - May 26, 2012 - Stanislaus Health Services Agency
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Celebrated "End of School Year Bash" with $10,000 New Clothing Donation from CSX and Dignity U Wear
The 2012 “End of School Year Bash” was held yesterday at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s Andrew Jackson Clubhouse at 916 16th Avenue, and had special meaning for many of the area youth served. The organization received new clothing, part of a $10,000 donation made... - May 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Huntington Bank Sponsors 9th Annual Grand Rapids Young Professionals Golf Outing
Grand Rapids Young Professionals (GRYP) is hosting its 9th Annual Golf Outing at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club on Thursday, June 14, from 11:45-7:00 pm. Sponsored by Huntington Bank, the annual event will help fund GRYP events and operations for the coming year. The afternoon starts with an open... - May 26, 2012 - Grand Rapids Young Professionals
DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Team Good Sign to Raise Awareness and Funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Team Good Sign member Josh Stokes will be riding bicycle 3000 miles, on June 12, 2012 to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. - May 25, 2012 - Team Good Sign
Bala Jack Yakubu Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Bala Jack Yakubu of the United Kingdom, has recently been recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of charity and relief aid. About Bala Jack Yakubu Bala Jack Yakubu is the Founder,... - May 25, 2012 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Penske Truck Rental Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
Penske Truck Rental has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 25, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Brown Shoe Company and Famous Footwear Join the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsors
Global consumer footwear company Brown Shoe Company and their Famous Footwear retail stores have joined as sponsors of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 24, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Local Sarasota Non Profit Directly Benefits from a Recent Real Estate Sale
Nutrition Program at Children First is the Latest Local Cause to Benefit from a Recent Real Estate Transaction at Generous Property in Downtown Sarasota - May 24, 2012 - Generous Property
Junction Client Optimist Club of Gettysburg Increases Web Presence with Launch of New Website
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg, an affiliate of Optimist International, announces the launch of its new website. Designed and implemented in the interest of enhancing the quality and availability of information to members, the new site will provide up to date details about upcoming events and... - May 24, 2012 - Junction Creative Solutions
WereGivingBack.com Continues Giving Away Free Money
WereGivingBack.com, founded by QualifiedImpressions.com, continues their journey in helping families struggling with economic hardships through no string attached donations and charity. The most recent recipient was Mary Williams, a well-educated Texas mother, struggling to find employment and... - May 24, 2012 - Qualified Impressions
Friends of Karen Receives Entergy Corporation Grant for Families in Need
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $15,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to help families with a critically-ill child. This is the fifth consecutive year that Entergy has recognized the terrible toll that families have to pay when caring for a child with cancer or another... - May 24, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Hollywood Gives Back with Goodwork's Make a Difference for 2012 Dream Prom Project
The Generosity of designers Jessica Mc Clintock, Tadashi Shoji, La Femme Fashion, Shiekh shoes & Beverly Hills premier services of Hands On Spa, Batia & Aleeza salon and Napoleon Perdis Academy allow select Students from Fairfax High, Class of 2012 to live out their Dream Prom. - May 23, 2012 - Goodwork(s) Make A Difference.com
Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" Galleries Display Cat Care Society's "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup During June, Debuting on First Friday Art Walk June 1
Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at galleries throughout Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" for the month of June, debuting at the District's First Friday Art Walk on June 1. - May 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Shore Thing Marketing's Charity Softball Game Was a Great Success
Shore Thing Marketing, Inc. hosted a charity softball game on Sunday, May 20, at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains, NJ, to raise money for the March of Dimes Foundation. - May 23, 2012 - Shore Thing Marketing, Inc.
BNY Mellon Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsor
BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Superior Grocers Donates Funds to Local Schools Through Its "Superior for Education" Program
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, is proud to announce its latest donation to nearby schools through its “Superior for Education” Program. With support from Colgate-Palmolive Company, Superior Grocers will be awarding 19 area... - May 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary
Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Founders Fund Inc. Awards New Scholarships to 29 Collier County Students
After 20 years of providing college scholarships to high school seniors, The Founders Fund has increased the award money given out to 29 students in 2012. - May 22, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
MaleSurvivor Urges Brooklyn DA Hynes, Ultra-Orthodox Community to Protect Survivors of Abuse
Dr. Richard Gartner, past president of MaleSurvivor and a world-renowned expert on the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse, issued a statement today calling on Brooklyn DA Hynes and the ultra-Orthodox community to do more to protect the victims of the sexual abuse scandal that has erupted over the past week. - May 21, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
American Hero T-Shirt Announces Limited Edition Sale
Beginning May 21 at 8:00am CST, American Hero T-Shirt is running a 7-day sale for a limited edition Live from Your Patriotic Heart patriotic apparel shirt. - May 21, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
May 15 to June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
There are many ways to show support for those with the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - May 21, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Welcomes Semper Fi Fund as a Sponsor
The Semper Fi Fund, a nonprofit providing financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 20, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Northeast Florida Counts Announces Change Agent Leadership Scholarship Presentation and Award Ceremony
In February the partners of Northeast Florida Counts launched the Change Agent Leadership Scholarship (CALS) to recognize students’ visionary aptitudes and leadership abilities to create a plan to transform a Northeast Florida community into a vibrant and healthy place to live, work, and play. On June 2, Northeast Florida Counts, a health-related quality of life data initiative of the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (501c3), will award a one-year, non-renewable scholarships. - May 19, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
National Bike Tour for Childhood Cancer Research Arriving in Bergen / Rockland County
Woodcliff Lake Hilton, Woodcliff Lake, NJ Thursday May 24th, 5:00pm – 8:00 pm. Live Music by the Nerds with Open Bar, BBQ Dinner, Silent Auction. After party drink specials at Fire & Oak, 100 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ. - May 19, 2012 - Rally Foundation New York
World T.E.A.M. Sports Welcomes the USO as a Sponsor of the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
The USO, a private, nonprofit military support organization, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 19, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports