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.
Bulletin Bottle [.com] Announces Nonprofit Custom Water Bottle Giveaway
Bulletin Bottle [.com], a provider of custom water bottles, today announced they are giving away 100 child safe water bottles to one school or nonprofit organization. Used as a fundraising vehicle, the bottles will enable the winning organization to raise money with no out of pocket... - March 22, 2012 - Bulletin Bag [.com]
President Santos: Graduation for the Extreme Poor a Hallmark of Government’s Social Policy
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos speaks about the need for programs, among them Fundación Capital's Graduation Project, directed at the country's poorest citizens at a social innovation forum in Bogotá, Colombia. - March 22, 2012 - Fundación Capital
Flexfit Headwear Creates Special Edition Hat in Support of Haiti
Flexfit partners with Hamylo (short for Haiti My Love), an organization working in support of Haiti, founded by “Sweet Micky For Prezidan” documentary film producer and philanthropist, Macc Plaise. - March 21, 2012 - Flexfit
Rakim, Louie Vega and Steve Lewis Headline the First Annual Nightlife Culture Expo
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) announced today the line up for the Nightlife Cultural Expo scheduled for April 4th-7th 2012. Iconic names including Rakim, Little Louie Vega, Kevin Hedge, and Rob Swift will be performing at historic venues like Stonewall and exclusive clubs like Double Seven to help elevate nightlife culture. - March 21, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
Presque Isle Downs & Casino to Host St Jude Country Music Radio-Thon
Presque Isle Downs & Casino and Country 98 WXTA will host a Country Music Radio-thon Thursday, March 22nd and Friday, March 23rd in benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. "The money raised from the Country Music Marathon will have a tremendous impact on the lives of... - March 21, 2012 - MTR
Friends of Captive Animals to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary with Local and National Animal Issue Speakers
Celebrating 5 years of changing lives of captive animals with speakers on animal issues. - March 21, 2012 - Friends of Captive Animals (FOCA)
Lakeview Consultants Helps "Community Cares to Give Hope for Tomorrow"
Lakeview Consultants recently contributed to the local non-profit organization, Community Cares, to aide in their support of families in medical crisis. - March 21, 2012 - Lakeview Consultants
ALS Therapy Development Institute Announces Eighth Annual "The Cure Is Coming" 5k and Awareness Walk
Participants walk, ride or race to raise money and awareness to end ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) - March 21, 2012 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Saving Lives: New Solar Pump Tackles Water Poverty
Humanitarian mission meets innovative technology. A world first: Patented design solves problems of other pumps. - March 21, 2012 - NSP-New solar pump e.u.
Finaza Foundation Hosts First Annual Fundraiser for Children of Sierra Leone
The Finaza Foundation hosted its first annual fundraiser Sunday at Nirvana in Beverly Hills. Founded in 2009, the Finaza Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of children in the impoverished region of Kono, Sierra Leone. - March 19, 2012 - Finaza Foundation
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
Humanity First USA Donates $14,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at New York "Dine for Humanity" Event
Humanity First USA presented a check of $14,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at the New York “Dine for Humanity” fundraising dinner on Wednesday, May 7, 2012. Richard Wright, the Director of UNRWA, accepted the check from Humanity First USA Operations Director... - March 17, 2012 - Humanity First
Give the Gift of a Holiday Dinner for a Critically-Ill Child
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, wants to make sure that families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness can celebrate Easter or Passover with a holiday meal. - March 16, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Daryl Hannah Available for Photos and Autographs at Portland’s Better Living Show
Meet two amazing Hannah’s at one booth! Hannah the Pet Society is happy to announce that actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah will be available for photos and autographs from 5 to 6 p.m. at Hannah the Pet Society’s booth (#108) at the Better Living Show on Friday March... - March 15, 2012 - Hannah the Pet Society
IJIS Institute Appoints New Courts Advisory Committee Chair
Marlene Martineau of New Dawn Technologies to Chair Newly Formed Institute Committee - March 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Jon Quick Select Presents "Beauty and the Beat Vol 3: Heroines of Excellence Awards"
NYC legendary Club DJ Jon Quick presents his 3rd annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Embassy NYC, taking place on Friday March 30th at 6pm. Tickets on sale now at www.beautyandthebeat2012.com. All proceeds going to The Hip Hop Loves Foundation. - March 14, 2012 - Jon Quick Select
Rose Paving Donates $10,000 to University of Chicago’s Airway Biology Research Group
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $10,000 to Dr. Alan Leff, principal investigator of the Airway Biology Research Group at the University of Chicago. Alan Rose, CEO, presented a check to Dr. Leff at the Rose... - March 14, 2012 - Rose Paving Company
Signature Vintner’s Challenge Takes Wine Fest Over the Top
2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets Record $2 million - March 14, 2012 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
UCAAN's "Once Upon a Dream" Fashion Show Benefit to Aid Local Cancer Survivors in the Tri-County Area
UCAAN, a 501c3 cancer non profit announces Once Upon a Dream Fashion Show Benefit event on May 20th, 2012 to raise funds to help cancer patients in the Tri-County Areas and then beyond. - March 14, 2012 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Union Miles Development Corporation Celebrates Its 31st Year in Community Development with 10th Annual Dinner Dance Fundraising Auction
Funders, residents and stakeholders come together to support award winners and Union Miles Development's community achievements. - March 14, 2012 - Union Miles Development Corporation
New Jersey AIDS Walk Chooses Newark as Newest AIDS Walk Site
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey ranks fifth in the nation for new HIV infection cases with 37% of those cases in Essex County. North Jersey Community Research Initiative to be Newark beneficiary and host organization for New Jersey AIDS Walk 2012. - March 14, 2012 - NJCRI
Flutter Forever to Host the 2nd Annual Bridget McGrath Memorial Walk/Run
United Charitable Programs is the fiscal sponsor of Flutter Forever, a program established to celebrate the life of Bridget McGrath by awarding financial scholarships to nursing school students. - March 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Brent Howison, President of The Remi Group, Joins Local Board of Directors
The President of The Remi Group is the newest member of the Autism Services of Mecklenburg County's Board of Directors. - March 14, 2012 - Remi
Clark Kendall Honored for Extraordinary Efforts with Leadership Award from Olney Boys & Girls Club
Clark Kendall honored by a select committee of the Olney Boys and Girls Club for his leadership in guiding the club's capital campaign. - March 14, 2012 - Kendall Capital
Amazing Spaces® - Medical Center, Celebrates Its Grand Opening with a Toast to the Community and a Donation Gift to the Shriners Hospitals for Children
The newest location of Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers opens mid-March and is located at the crossroads of the Medical Center, West University and Rice Village (2412 W. Holcombe Blvd.). Amazing Spaces will celebrate its Grand Opening on April 20th by inviting their friends and new neighbors to stop by for introductions, fun and festivities between 11AM and 2PM. Enjoy made-to-order crepes, wine tastings, and multiple prize giveaways. - March 13, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
CD Sales Nets Donations for the Troops "We Care" Packages
For The Troops announced today an $815 donation which will be used for postage to ship seventy-one (71) “We Care” packages to our Freedom Fighters serving in a war zone. The donation was the result of proceeds from the sales of the CDs “Our Flag” and “The Statue of... - March 13, 2012 - For The Troops Charity Golf Tournament
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
Announcing "International Night" Fundraiser for St. Peter School in Skokie
A night of food, fun and camaraderie to benefit St. Peter Catholic School located in Skokie, IL will be held and all are encouraged to attend this event. - March 12, 2012 - St. Peter School - Skokie, IL
American Food Grow Institute Launches Innovative Fundraising Program on Kickstarter.com to Build Urban Greenhouses
The American Food Grow Institute announces a fundraising campaign for a project to build an innovative hydroponic facility to grow healthy food, educate people, and feed those in need. - March 12, 2012 - American Food Grow Institute
Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE
I Am That Child Paints Real Faces of AIDS, Poverty, and Sexism as Encountered on Cameroon Mission
What do Mission and Outreach really look like? How tall are they? Male or female? And when does "putting faith into action" mean reaching out far beyond our wallet or comfortable lifestyle? In I Am That Child, Elizabeth Geitz helps answer these questions as she fleshes out the human faces of AIDS, poverty and sexism as experienced first-hand in an orphanage in Cameroon, West Africa. - March 11, 2012 - Elizabeth Geitz, Author
The Mission in Citrus Presents Award to Walmart for Their Commitment to Veterans
The Mission in Citrus proudly presents a Veteran's award to Walmart,and Inverness Fl store manager Larry Gamble. Their commitment to Veterans has helped with education, housing, food, and much more. They have committed millions towards Veteran's causes. - March 11, 2012 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Matthew 25: Ministries Establishes Distribution Hubs for Tri-state Disaster Relief
Matthew 25 has established three central distribution hubs in the disaster regions and is using these hubs to ensure the efficient delivery of needed supplies to partners in the devastated areas. Matthew 25’s partners provide real-time information on conditions and needs and Matthew 25: Ministries responds to this information with specifically requested, in-demand supplies on an ongoing basis. Matthew 25: Ministries supplies are currently being distributed through these hubs. - March 11, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
John Rex Endowment Invests Nearly $1.3 Million in Early Childhood Development
Nearly $1.3 million approved by the John Rex Endowment to fund early childhood grants for the Lucy Daniels Center, Wake County Human Services and Wake County SmartStart. - March 10, 2012 - John Rex Endowment
New Non-Profit Organization, 3 Little Birds 4 Life, Inspires and Empowers by Fulfilling Bucket List Wishes
A new non-profit organization, 3 Little Birds 4 Life, provides individuals 18-40 currently facing cancer with the opportunity to experience and live out their final bucket list wishes and gain a sense of serenity, strength and closure. - March 10, 2012 - 3 Little Birds 4 Life
Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT, Inc.) of South Florida to Hold 13th Annual Golf Classic
Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT, Inc.) will be holding its 13th Annual Golf Classic at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida. DFYIT supports the development of healthy, productive drug free youth in South Florida. - March 10, 2012 - Drug Free Youth in Town
National Kidney Month Free Fact Sheets Available
March is National Kidney Month and the Northeast Kidney Foundation provides free information for consumers. - March 08, 2012 - Northeast Kidney Foundation
Local Businesses Come Together to Raise Money for Non-Profit Organizations
Local restaurants and businesses in the Northwest Houston and Cypress area take part in an "Eat Local Rewards" program to benefit local non-profit organizations by donating a percent of customer purchases. - March 08, 2012 - EatCypress
Cars Helping People Launches Campaign to Help Identify Charity Car Donation Scams
Cars Helping People.org, the charity car donation arm of Volunteers of America is launching a multi-media campaign to help donors uncover car donation scams. The campaign features 5 steps that will help consumers avoid car donation organizations that pocket a high percentage of donations while giving a fraction to charity. - March 07, 2012 - Cars Helping People
New Chicago Non-Profit, GirlForward, Named Semifinalist for Prestigious Global Fellowship
GirlForward, new non-profit focused on educating and empowering Refugee Girls, represents Chicago when announced as semi-finalist for competitive Echoing Green Fellowship. - March 07, 2012 - GirlForward
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Disaster with Truckloads of Aid to Tri-State Locations
Matthew 25: Ministries is beginning shipments on Monday, March 5 to the areas of the Tri-state affected by Friday’s tornadoes. Matthew 25 is working directly with partners in the devastated areas including churches and local organizations. Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Coordinator Tim Mettey is personally leading an assessment team and delivering Matthew 25’s first shipment of supplies to locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. - March 07, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Beacon Insurance Group Attending Boys & Girls Club Conference
Beacon Insurance Group is attending the 2012 Southeast Conference for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The conference is being held from March 5th -8th in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Boys & Girls Club professionals from throughout the Southeast gather for... - March 06, 2012 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
Supervisor Keith Carson Honors Niculia Williams of Berkeley Youth Alternatives in Celebration of Black History Month
A champion of youth was honored in celebration of Black History Month during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Supervisor Keith Carson presented a resolution recognizing youth development leader Niculia “Nikki” Williams for her contributions... - March 04, 2012 - Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Adoption Options Has a New Executive Director
Adoption Options has named Adrienne Elliott as the new Executive Director. - March 03, 2012 - Adoption Options
Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel, the Rewards of Being Happy & Lucky in Life
Are you happy, go lucky in life? If so, Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel is just the ticket. If you are fortunate enough to have purchased a ticket to this Sold Out event, Feed the Hungry is raffling off more than $10,000 dollars in valuable prizes including a Rolex Watch, beach vacation, valuable paintings and a dozen other prizes as part of the price of admission. In fact, one prize will be drawn every 10 minutes. That should make some lucky supporters happy indeed. - March 03, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Expert Advisors Announced for 2012
AIDF 2012 – Continuing to Build Partnerships for Relief and Development. Panel of Expert Advisors Announced for 2012. - March 03, 2012 - Aid and International Development Forum
Yuletide Jam Raises Record Proceeds of $15,000 to Benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia: Homegrown Fundraiser Triples Previous Year’s Net Donation
Today, the Yuletide Jam team will present its largest contribution since the event’s inception in the amount of $15,000.00 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia at Tubby’s Tankhouse in Thunderbolt. The fourth Annual Yuletide Jam event was held at Tubby’s Tankhouse in Thunderbolt... - March 02, 2012 - Yuletide Jam
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announce Their Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Southwest Missouri announces The Boy and Girl of the Year Emma Grace Heppner, age 5, and Ethan Hite, age 9. The Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year will serve as inspiration for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year candidates. - March 02, 2012 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southwest Missouri