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 TARA Project Launches Community Driven Change Campaign to Build Kenyan Pharmacy
Community driven campaign to build pharmacy for rural community. - March 02, 2012 - The TARA Project
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Recognized for Meeting Nation’s Highest Standards in Philanthropy
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation today announced that it has met the nation’s highest standards in philanthropy for operational quality, integrity and accountability. - March 01, 2012 - The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
WereGivingBack.com Launches “No Strings Attached” Personal Charity for Those That Need Financial Help
WereGivingBack.com, led by Michael Sherman, founder and CEO of Qualified Impressions, LLC, launches a no strings attached personal charity service which will accept requests from individuals that require financial assistance for things such as mortgage or credit card payments, healthcare or medical issues, food, clothing, children’s school supplies, school bills, and more. - March 01, 2012 - Qualified Impressions
Colleen Noonan Joins Friends of Karen as Director of Development
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, has announced that Colleen Noonan has joined as Director of Development. In this newly designed position, she will focus initially on building the Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs. - March 01, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Surprise Lake Camp 110th Anniversary Gala
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate 110 years of serving Jewish youth with a Gala dinner dance on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Surprise Lake Camp was founded in 1902 to provide a summer vacation for Jewish boys from Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It has since grown from 25 children per summer to... - February 29, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Photography Charity Announces 2013 Beneficiary and Opens Model Search
Atlanta-based Childhood Calendar selects this year's beneficiary and issues casting call. - February 29, 2012 - Oana Hogrefe Photography
Hepatitis B Foundation Adds New Members to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Hepatitis B Approves Distinguished Leaders to Board - February 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
MaleSurvivor Calls on the Boy Scouts of America to Publicly Acknowledge the Mistakes of Its Past and Commit to Establishing Clear Standards for Reporting Sexual Assault
Dr. Richard Gartner, chair of MaleSurvivor's Advisory Board and author of Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse, issued a statement responding to recent news stories that executives in the Boy Scouts of America refused to contact police after receiving allegations... - February 27, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Alegria… Cirque De San Miguel a Story of Hope & Happiness
“Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel” is a story of hope and happiness. The story begins... if you have no voice, Scream! If you have no legs, Run! If you have no hope, Invent! Feed the Hungry San Miguel is for many children and families, a story of hope and an opportunity for nourishment, enrichment and education. - February 27, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
La Dolce Vita Restaurant Sales on Leap Day, February 29th, Benefit Cat Care Society & Includes Special Denver Restaurant Week Menu Selection
Twenty percent of proceeds from all lunch and dinner sales at La Dolce Vita Ristorante Italiano in Castle Pines goes to Cat Care Society (CCS) on Leap Day, February 29, 2012. Further, the restaurant is participating in Denver Restaurant Week (Feb. 25 through March 9), so Leap Day diners can also enjoy selections from a special menu that includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert for two people for $52.80. - February 27, 2012 - Cat Care Society
AmpleHarvest.org Announces AmpleMusic.org - Fighting Hunger in America with Music
Original Music Written About Hunger in America Now Available Online to Help AmpleHarvest.org’s Fresh Food for Pantries Campaign. - February 26, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Governor and Mayor Issue Proclamations for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation
Gov. Beverly Perdue and Mayor Nancy McFarlane Recognize Wednesday, Feb. 29 as AHC Awareness Day - February 26, 2012 - AHC Foundation
UC Berkeley Alumnus Provides Water, Opportunities to Ghanaian Communities
Saad Karamat returns from Ghana after developing needs assessment study, maximizing Humanity First's water project impact. - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
CDAA, Second Web Services Company in Australia to Become a Google for Nonprofits Featured Provider
Australian Certified Web Services Company, CDAA Pty Ltd has earned recognition as a Google for Nonprofits Featured Provider. CDAA is only the second company in Australia to earn this status. - February 25, 2012 - CDAA Pty Ltd
HeartShare Spring Gala Set for March 22
HeartShare Human Services of New York will honor Gerard McGraw, Kenneth Daly, Anthony Marcelli, and Tony Danza on March 22. - February 25, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Launches 1 in a Million Campaign on Rare Disease Day
Effort to Raise $1 Million for Disease Research in 2012 Kicks Off on Wednesday, Feb. 29 - February 25, 2012 - AHC Foundation
BasketBALL 2012: The Most Exciting Place to Watch the Final Four in Kansas City
This is the signature annual fundraising event benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland. Enjoy watching both the NCAA Final Four games on giant screens on two floors of The College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center while enjoying contests, casino-style games, silent and live auctions, food and open bars. - February 25, 2012 - Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland
Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Love Inspired Outreach® Launches Website
Love Inspired Outreach (LIO) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.loveinspiredoutreach.org. The website offers in-depth stories, videos and photo essays about the ministry and the people LIO is serving in the Busia county of Kenya, Africa. The website was developed by... - February 24, 2012 - Love Inspired Outreach
Wounded Warriors Sought for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Ride
World T.E.A.M. Sports is seeking qualified wounded warriors from our nation's military to participate in the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride. The May 28-July 28 ride will include 18 wounded warriors from all services. Deadline for applications from prospective candidates is March 9, 2012. - February 24, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Calgary Food Blogger Bake Sale at Casel Marché a Fundraising Success
Food bloggers raise funds for Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids Society - February 24, 2012 - Niklas Group
Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers Donates to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Gives Portion of Proceeds to Nonprofit Seeking a Cure for Blood Cancer. - February 24, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Cleans Up Contact Data, Raises £10k
Cleanse+ from Postcode Anywhere eliminates problem of unreliable data and lapsed memberships. - February 23, 2012 - PCA Predict
Breast Cancer Heroes Have a New Partner in the Fight to End Breast Cancer
Pink Promise, Inc. Vows to Fund Breast Cancer Research and Awareness Programs and be a Strong Support System for Cancer Heroes, Families, and Caregivers in Need. - February 23, 2012 - Pink Promise, Inc.
Coughlan Companies Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter Grant Recipients
Minnesota-based Coughlan Companies, Inc., the holding company for Capstone and Mankato-Kasota Stone, Inc., is pleased to announce its fourth quarter grant recipients of 2011. Nine recipients were selected based on the positive impact they have in their communities with a focus on advocating... - February 23, 2012 - Capstone
Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $10,000 to Support Education in the City of Santa Fe Springs
Superior Grocers has awarded $10,000 to four schools in the City of Santa Fe Springs. Each of the schools received a $2,500 scholarship at the City's Council meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Superior Foundation will continue working with the local community in order to maintain its commitment and support of Education throughout Southern California. - February 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers
National AIDS Housing Coalition Elects Charlie Frew to Board of Directors
Jerusalem House today announced that its Executive Director Charlie Frew has been elected to the National AIDS Housing Coalition Board of Directors. The National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) is an organization that focuses exclusively on the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable people across the U.S. - February 22, 2012 - Jerusalem House
Weekly Menu Club Launches Fundraising Program for Nonprofits
Weekly Menu Club, a service created to help families save time and money, and to eat better, has launched a new fundraising program for nonprofit organizations to earn much needed funds without having to organize an event, sell items that no one really wants or invest capital upfront. - February 22, 2012 - Weekly Menu Club
YES! to Attend and Bring Hope to Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon and Awards Friday, February 24th
YES joins Academy Award nominees, past and present in support of the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Awards. - February 22, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Matthew 25: Ministries Begins Preparations for 2012 Hurricane Season; Top Ranked Ministry Secures Significant Disaster Relief Donation
In preparation for the upcoming disaster season, Matthew 25: Ministries will be receiving and processing almost a quarter million disaster blankets in the upcoming weeks. These blankets will be invaluable resources to partners in the areas most frequently affected by disasters as they work to serve the needs of those left homeless as a result of destructive winds, flooding and mudslides. - February 22, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Text4baby Birthday Event Highlights Infant Health
The Text4baby San Diego Coalition is hosting a birthday party to celebrate the second anniversary of the national Text4baby program, including a health fair and baby clothing/accessory swap meet. - February 22, 2012 - San Diego County Medical Society Foundation
Advocacy Art Project Aims to Inspire Hope Through Art
Sheila Van Houten established the Advocacy Art Project to distribute paintings for free to patients who need uplifting and encouragement. - February 19, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Rescue Capital’s COO Maureen Healy Adopts a Pig
Rescue Capital’s COO Maureen Healy Adopts a Pig to sponsor a public charity to help children and their families diagnosed with cancer. - February 19, 2012 - Rescue Capital
AAC ID Solutions Support “Walk For An Aussie Kid” Brisbane Cerebral Palsy Charity Event
Gold Coast based identification solutions provider, AAC ID Solutions is proud to sponsor the upcoming charity event hosted by the Leos Club of Redlands. The event will take place in Victoria Point on Sunday the 4th of March 2012. The purpose of the event is to raise money for Australian kids with... - February 18, 2012 - AAC ID Solutions
Humanity First USA Executive Director Travels to Haiti, Expand Local Projects
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Humanity First USA Executive Director, Munum Naeem traveled to Haiti to meet with the Humanity First team and discuss plans for future humanitarian projects in local communities. Dr. Aslam Daud, the chairman for Humanity First Canada, also joined Mr. Naeem; the... - February 17, 2012 - Humanity First
Homeland Security Foundation of America Elects Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of Octavian Security, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of Octavian Security, wins election by majority vote and becomes the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Homeland Security Foundation of America. - February 17, 2012 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day with the Somerset Patriots Will be the Centerpiece of a Weeklong Advocacy Campaign
The April 29 event will highlight Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week, April 23-29, an initiative of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - February 17, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Columbus’ Basement Doctor Donates to 2012 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer Research
The Basement Doctor in Columbus is donating a stunning finished basement worth $40,000+ to the highest bidder during the 2012 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer Research. - February 17, 2012 - The Basement Doctor
Pet Industry’s Purple Pebble Joins Fashion Week’s Code Purple Event February 16th
Purple Pebble Supplies Mood Designer Fabric’s Celebrity Canine with Bedding and Toys at Code Purple Event; Offers Product Discounts to Event Attendees and Percentage of Sales Contribution to Code Purple - February 16, 2012 - Purple Pebble
NAFA to Raise Money for St. Jude Children's Hospital Via Silent Auction
NAFA Fleet Management Association will help raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital via a silent auction during the Association's annual conference in April. - February 16, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Operation: Coming Home Releases Video About Construction of Third Hero Home
Local Nonprofit Presented U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos Evans and Family with New Home in 2011. - February 16, 2012 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The 10th Annual Motif Charity Walk – 2012
Motif, a leading BPO and KPO services provider, organized its 10th Annual Motif Charity Walk in Ahmedabad today. This event provides a transparent platform to individuals and companies to come together to promote health awareness and raise funds for different NGOs every year. - February 16, 2012 - TTEC
A Rare Occasion: the Best of Today's Mosaic Art from Around the World Assembled in a Single Venue
Award winners are announced for Mosaic Arts International 2012, on display February 27th through April 27, 2012, at the Lexington Center Museum and Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky. - February 15, 2012 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Xclaimed Ministries Announces the 2012 Concert in the Park Schedule
In 2011, through the “Concert in the Park” series, the ministry gave away over 48 new bicycles, 2,500 toys, 2,930 free meals, 1,700 free Bibles, 100 amusement park vouchers and housing for underprivileged children. The 2012 series is expected to have even a greater impact within the community. - February 15, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Cape Fear Farm Heritage Association to Hold Southern Farm Days
Southern Farm Days event Saturday, March 17-Sunday, March 18 from 9 am - 5 pm at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Homes. - February 15, 2012 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Bobby Jones Classic Golf Tournament Offers Hope to Over One Million People Affected by Neurological Disorders
The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation, Inc. (CSF) has announced that it will be hosting the First Annual Bobby Jones Classic for CSF golf tournament to be held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on May 14, 2012. The tournament will strive to honor, celebrate and exemplify the life and... - February 15, 2012 - Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation
GreaterGood.org Grants Go to 97 Charities in January
GreaterGood.org announced grants totaling more than $970,000 were given to 97 charities in January. Funding for these grants came from the GreaterGood Network websites as well as direct donations to GreaterGood.org - February 15, 2012 - GreaterGood
Epiphanies, YMCA of Greater Boston to Offer Social Marketing Workshop for Business Leaders, Passionate Professionals
Epiphanies, Inc., in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Boston, presents an all-new workshop, "Igniting Your Social Marketing Matrix: How to Set Up, Optimize, and Unleash the Power of Social Media to Amplify Your Brand, Expand Your Audience, and Increase Your Profits." The workshop takes place at the Todaro Leadership Center in Mirror Lake, NH from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday, 2/28/12. To register, go to http://aha.to/IgniteYMCA. - February 14, 2012 - Epiphanies, Inc.
United Charitable Programs as a Fiscal Sponsor Provides Financial Discipline, Transparency, and Accountability
UCP's professional standards of operations can ease concerns of nonprofit fiscal sponsorship in the philanthropic world. - February 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Valentine's Cat Show Featuring 225 Pedigreed and Non-Pedigreed Cats Benefits Cat Care Society February 18 and 19 at the Adams County Fairgrounds
The Cat Care Society (CCS) will again benefit as the featured local shelter at the two-day Valentine's Cat Show sponsored by the Wild Blue Yonder and Front Range Cat Fanciers (FRCF). The cat show, held Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, is a fully licensed Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) event. - February 14, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Stars of The Secret to Align in Chicago Charity Benefit Event with Steve Olsher of Bold Enterprises for Premiere of New Movie
Stars of The Secret to align in Chicago with author and keynote speaker, Steve Olsher. 50% of net proceeds from the March 13, 2012 movie premiere of the groundbreaking film, The Keeper of the Keys, to benefit The Keep On Keeping On Foundation (KOKO), which assists those with severe physical... - February 13, 2012 - Steve Olsher