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.

Junior League of Greater Orlando Launches “Hoops for Hunger” Charity Gala to Conquer Childhood Hunger and Poverty

Public Tickets Available for Purchase This year, the Junior League of Greater Orlando will host its first March Madness-inspired charity gala, Hoops for Hunger, on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The evening promises such entertainment as music and dancing under the palms of Terrace390’s... - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando

The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014

The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund

Jump Start Your Heart, Inc. Announces Its Annual Valentines Gala

Jump Start Your Heart Inc. invites you to join them at their annual Valentines Gala. The Gala will be held at the Renaissance Hotel of Baton Rouge, 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd. on February 11, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - January 21, 2012 - Jump Start Your Heart, Inc

Samaritan’s Feet Receives $1100 Donation from Bank of America Branches

14 Bank of America Branches Volunteer and Donate to Provide Shoes for Children - January 21, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International

Oregon HEAT Receives a $300,000 Grant from Meyer Memorial Trust for Emergency Energy Assistance

Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT), created by the personal philanthropy and estate of Fred G. Meyer, awarded Oregon HEAT a special grant this month in the amount of $300,000 for emergency energy assistance to help Oregon families who reside beyond the Portland metropolitan area. This is the third such... - January 21, 2012 - Oregon HEAT

Montlick & Associates, Georgia Accident Attorneys, Named Most Patriotic Business of 2011 by the Association of the United States Army

The Association of the United States Army has recognized Montlick & Associates as the recipient of its 2011 "Most Patriotic Business Award" in recognition of the firm's extensive ongoing efforts to support our troops. - January 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law

Free Website for Montana Non Profit

K Design Marketing Inc., a Lolo, MT based design and direct marketing firm, announces it will be giving away a free custom designed website to a Montana based Non-Profit Organization (NPO). Websites are crucial for an NPO to enhance their visibility and image in the community by establishing a... - January 19, 2012 - K Design Marketing Inc

Local Nonprofit to Host Hope for Honduras Wine Tasting Event

Arlington-based charity Art for Humanity is hosting Hope for Honduras, a wine tasting event with original artwork from Honduras available for purchase. The event will be held at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, VA, January 21 from 1-5 pm. 100 percent of proceeds will go to Hondurans in need. Tickets are $30 online in advance (by January 19) or $35 at the door. - January 19, 2012 - Art for Humanity

Benevolent Beards - A Fundraising Event Sponsored by The Remi Group

Benevolent Beards is a fundraising event sponsored by The Remi Group to benefit Levine Children's Hospital’s “Nephrology Special Needs Fund” (to help pediatric patients with kidney disorders). Levine Children’s Hospital, located in Charlotte, NC, has been ranked by U.S. - January 19, 2012 - Remi

Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership Appoints Arthur Brian Leander as Assistant Director

Former Senior Planning Consultant with the Institute for Organizational Leadership becomes Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership's Assistant Director. - January 19, 2012 - Adelphi University

Mixing Film and Philanthropy: One Production Company Explores a Creative and Charitable Way to Make Movies

"Relativity", one of the current film projects from production company Safe Passage Pictures, is about the torrid and turbulent marriage of Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric. It’s a promising project, but it’s not just the surprise factor (cuddly Einstein, a cad and a wife... - January 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures

Aiding Reservations Too Remote to Reach

National Relief Charities (NRC) is issuing a call for aid to cover the cost of transporting goods to tribal programs located on remote reservations in 12 states. - January 16, 2012 - National Relief Charities

Israel.GrantWatch.com Helps Amutot and Other Non-Profits Find Grants: New Website is a Valuable Resource for Organizations Seeking Funding

Israel.GrantWatch.com is the Israel grants funding website for current federal government grants, state grants, city grants, local grants, foundation grants, corporation grants, educational grants, international grants and grant resources. GrantWatch.com displays new nonprofit grants, new for-profit grants, and new small business grants. - January 16, 2012 - Israel Grant Watch

NJCTS Opens Registration for Annual Camp Bernie Family Retreat Weekend

Center also once again will offer Children's Scholarship Award and name Educator of the Year and Healthcare Provider of the Year - January 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Guadalupe Center’s “Taste of China”

Fundraising Auctioneer Scott Robertson Selected for the Guadalupe Center’s “Taste of China” Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS, of Scott Robertson Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers and Naples Mayor Bill Barnett has been selected to be the Fundraising Auction team for the Taste of China... - January 16, 2012 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants

Agape Assistance Helps Homeless Family

Agape Assistance, a nonprofit in Boise, Idaho, is helping its first family, in conjunction with CATCH – a nationally recognized organization. - January 15, 2012 - Agape Assistance Association

Jasmere.com Becomes GreaterGood Deals

GreaterGood Network CEO Tim Kunin announced today that jasmere.com will now be branded "GreaterGood Deals." Jasmere.com was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies of 2011. The company was added to the GreaterGood Networks in the same year. - January 15, 2012 - GreaterGood

Branded Business Apps Creates Mobile Apps for Religious Organizations

Branded Business Apps has found a great new market for their mobile apps within Religious Organizations. - January 14, 2012 - Branded Business Apps

47 Children to Smile Wider in 2012 Thanks to AnniesBid.com and Operation Smile

AnniesBid.com, a new auction website, raises more than $11,000 in just six months for global medical charity, Operation Smile, changing the smiles and lives of 47 children and adults suffering from cleft lip and palate. - January 14, 2012 - AnniesBid.com

L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family

The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family

Shop for Change

ChangeJars.com, a new website started by three college students, allows users to shop for change. You can shop name brand stores and a percentage of your purchase is donated to the cause you choose. - January 13, 2012 - ChangeJars

Top Scientists Meet to Discuss Greatest Threats to the Earth

A conference is held with world renowned scientists to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - January 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation

Enrolling with a Purpose

PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com

Festivals of Speed to Bring the Finest in Luxury and Automotive Design to St. Petersburg

The Festivals of Speed will return to St. Petersburg March 30th through April 1st. Throughout this anticipated weekend, a rare showcase of vintage and contemporary automotive design, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats and yachts will be set amongst lavish receptions, fine wine and spirits tastings, world class entertainment, and more leading up to the large-scale main event on the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront Sunday. - January 12, 2012 - Festivals of Speed

BeLoved Ministries INC, a Lexington Ky Non-Profit, to Open Home for Underage Sex Trafficking Survivors

BeLoved Ministries INC, a non-profit organization based in Lexington KY, announced at the beginning of the year that they will be opening a home at an undisclosed location in central Kentucky for survivors of sex trafficking under the age of 18 in 2012. According to the report from the US... - January 12, 2012 - Beloved Ministries INC

New York Artist Judith Gwyn Brown Debuts "The New York Series" at Bendheim Gallery in Greenwich This Winter

First exhibition of the artist’s signature investment collection plus other works to be hosted by Greenwich Arts Council, Jan. 11 – Feb. 12. - January 12, 2012 - Judith Gwyn Brown

New Gifts at The Hunger Site Help Healthcare in Nepal

The Hunger Site’s Gift That Gives More (tm) program recently expanded to include five more Gifts to benefit healthcare projects in Nepal. - January 12, 2012 - GreaterGood

Samaritan’s Feet Organizes Initiative to Benefit Thousands in Need in Honor of MLK National Day of Service

Humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Feet again partners with volunteers across the United States to serve deserving individuals with new shoes and a message of hope in honor of MLK’s legacy of service. - January 12, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International

New Jersey Man Starts F.A.C.T Foundation – Dedicated to Finding a Cure and Raising Awareness on Diabetes

Type-1 diabetic William Sisca, who was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, has started the F.A.C.T Foundation. The non-profit organization is dedicated to finding a cure for him and the millions of other type-1 diabetics, and to also help the countless type-2 patients educate themselves on... - January 12, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation

Rimrock KIA Sponsors Blood Drive Event

Rimrock KIA will be sponsoring a Blood Drive Event with United Blood Services on Friday, January 13th. Stop in to make a donation and help save a life today. As a "thank you" for donating, Rimrock KIA will make your first month's payment if you purchase a car in the month of January from Rimrock KIA. - January 11, 2012 - Rimrock Subaru KIA

Ventureneer Shows Nonprofits How to Build Planned-Giving Programs at Little or No Cost

Boost planned gifts with a no- or low-cost campaign that targets the best prospects. Find out how in Ventureneer webinar. - January 11, 2012 - Ventureneer

IJIS Institute Publishes New White Papers

Two new committee-authored technology perspectives. - January 11, 2012 - IJIS Institute

Highlight Homes’ Tony Pourhassan Launches The Georgia Redevelopment Foundation

Georgia Builder Receives News of 501(c)3 Designation for New Non-Profit Geared at Helping Homeowners in Need - January 11, 2012 - Highlight Homes, LLC

Healthy Heritage to Host Prayer Vigil Honoring the Dream of Dr. King

Elected officials, faith-based leaders, business/community leaders and citizens will gather together in unification to remember and honor the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 09, 2012 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.

Local Non-Profit to Help Develop & Shape Youth Leaders; Motivate for the Future

E.E.L Program—Encouragement and Empowerment of Leadership, will demonstrate to city youths the importance of being encouraged and empowered in order to become leaders and trailblazers in society. - January 09, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc

Gary Oppenheimer from AmpleHarvest.org to Speak at TEDxManhattan "Changing The Way We Eat" on January 21, 2012

www.TEDxManhattan.org - Oppenheimer to talk about the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - Find or host a Viewing Party in your Area to watch the Live Webcast. www.AmpleHarvest.org/TEDx - January 08, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org

"One Split Second" Charity Dinner and Silent Auction to Benefit The F.I.L.M. Project

One year anniversary celebration for The F.I.L.M. Project founded in January 2011. The event is a celebration of the lives touched through the work of The F.I.L.M. Project, and will premier the documentary "One Split Second" which is a glimpse into the lives of FILM families and their... - January 08, 2012 - The F.I.L.M. Project

Somerset Patriots and New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome to Host TS Awareness Day on April 29

Tickets are available now to this important event, which will feature a proclamation from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and recognitions of Scholarships, Educator and Healthcare Provider of the Year. - January 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Nevada Women's Philanthropy, Salvation Army of Southern Nevada Begin Refurbishment of Emergency Shelter in Las Vegas

The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada breaks ground on a $325,000 emergency shelter rehabilitation funded by the NWP 2011 Grant this Thursday, Jan. 5. When complete the shelter will add 20 beds to increase capacity by 7,300 individual bed nights annually. - January 06, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Songs for Horse Lovers ... CD by Northwest Singer-Songwriter

Through horses and music, Laurie Lee Lewis found medicine to heal from a brain injury... "ears ringing and all!" - January 05, 2012 - Under The Rainbow Creations

First Member of West Valley Boys & Girls Club, Now a Single Father, Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family

Jaylen Castillo, a four-year-old boy who lost his mother earlier this year in a car accident, has received a grant from Extended Family designed to help him move forward with his education. Extended Family is a nonprofit charitable organization focused on assisting single parent families. - January 05, 2012 - Extended Family

Leighton Security Management Supports Community Efforts in 2011 to Help Off-Set Tough Economic Times, Encourages Further Business Outreach for New Year

Non-Profit Organizations across the country have historically worked to help those in need, but now they are the ones struggling. Leighton Security Management located in Stuart Florida, has committed to do their part in supporting local agencies and causes which have supported so many--and encourages all small, medium and large businesses to do the same in 2012. - January 05, 2012 - Leighton Security Management

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List

Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Announcing: the Chouinard Foundation Library - ChouinardFoundation.org

In coordination with Pacific Standard Time, the Chouinard Foundation presents a massive, interactive online library covering the Chouinard Foundation's efforts over the last 12 years - dedicated to strengthening the legacy of the original Chouinard Art Institute, 1921-1972 - one of the most... - January 03, 2012 - Chouinard Foundation

Lawrence History Center to Open Exhibit, "Short Pay! All Out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012

The Lawrence History Center will open a bilingual exhibit, "Short pay! All out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on the sixth floor of the Everett Mill (15 Union St., Lawrence, MA) to commemorate the Centennial of the Bread and Roses Strike. This event... - January 03, 2012 - Lawrence History Center

Hollywood Actress Linda Blair & Helen Darras Seek Charitable Donations for Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation

Longtime friends Helen Darras and Linda Blair at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation Facility, in 2011. Please donate to the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation for Animal and Human Welfare. - December 30, 2011 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras

Lab Rescue of the LRCP Rescued Record 900 Labs in 2011

Lab Rescue of the LRCP rescued more than 900 dogs in 2011, a record for the group. The number of Labs rescued has increased 37 percent since 2008 due to the bad economy. The group must raise an additional $75,000 to continue its lifesaving work. - December 30, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.