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.
National Ladies Professional Group’s Los Angeles Chapter Announces Its 1st “Give Back in 2012: Charity Information Event” on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at NextSpace LA
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization focused on empowering women professionally and individually, will host its first Los Angeles chapter “Give Back in 2012: Charity Information Event” on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The event will feature representatives of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and St. Anne’s shelter for young mothers. - December 29, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Fort Western Donates Cowboy Boots and Toys for Christmas to the Center for People in Need
Nebraska's Fort Western Stores gives cowboy boots, gifts and food to lend a helping hand to struggling community members. The donations benefit The Center for People in Need and local food banks. - December 29, 2011 - Fort Western Stores
Atacora Essential, Inc.: A New Model for Social Entrepreneurship in Africa
Atacora Essential is creating a Fair Partnership business model based on building personal relationships with and conferring ownership to African collaborators. By revaluing indigenous resources, empowering women and promoting environmental stewardship, Atacora Essential is revitalizing rural African communities and bringing healthy pure botanical products to global markets. - December 28, 2011 - Atacora Essential, Inc.
MyMediaInfo’s MyEdCals Announces Emerging Story Topic for 2012
Magazines to feature content about Corporate Social Responsibility in the coming year. - December 27, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru
Celeste Marion, BHS and UW graduate is the Co-Founder and Executive director of Manos Unidas, founding the first private school for Special Education in Cusco, Peru. The school started in the living room of her house in Cusco in 2007. Marion will be hosting the Winter Photo Exhibition at the Q Café in Seattle, WA Jan. 21, ‘12. The event will be sponsored by the Children of Peru Foundation (NY), exhibiting 10 profile photos by Cusco photographer Vanessa Cúneo. Photos will be auctioned for funds. - December 27, 2011 - Manos Unidas Peru
Duchenne Alliance Invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is Helping to Speed Progress Toward a Cure.
Duchenne Alliance invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is helping to speed progress toward a cure. This a revolutionary step in the work to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - December 27, 2011 - Duchenne Alliance
Passage Home Hosts Christmas Party for Raleigh Families Fighting Poverty and Homelessness
Holiday Celebration Gives Southeast Raleigh Parents a Hand Up in Making Christmas Special for More Than 165 Children - December 24, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
Second Annual "Cooking for a Cause" Class Scheduled
Andyfood Culinary Studio partners with GaitWay Conductive Education to raise funds for the 2012 Phoenix Summer Camp for Children with Cerebral Palsy. - December 24, 2011 - Individual Achievements Association dba GaitWay
Hillsides Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill in Pasadena
Hillsides Guild hosted its annual holiday celebration at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena to bring joy to many deserving foster care children and families in need. - December 23, 2011 - Hillsides
Fifth Annual "Run For Young" to be Held on Saturday, Jan. 7
5K Race to Raise Awareness of Youth Drinking and Driving, Will Benefit Local High Schools. - December 23, 2011 - Run for Young
Local Party Experts Hosted a Very Successful Cookies and Cocoa with Santa Event to Benefit "Toys for Tots"
The holidays are a busy time for jolly old Saint Nick, but he made time to stop by BounceU Farmingdale to enjoy Cookies & Cocoa with all boys and girls who have made this year's nice list. This charitable event was filled with bouncing, games, good times, and good will enjoyed by all. - December 23, 2011 - BounceU Farmingdale
New Non-Profit, Everybody Solar, Helps U.S. Charities Go Solar
A new charitable organization, Everybody Solar, helps both the environment and local U.S. communities thrive with the use of solar power. This young non-profit hits the eco-NPO scene with a fresh take on green people-focused charity. - December 22, 2011 - Everybody Solar
Horse Rescue Haven Featured in Two TV News Broadcasts
Horse Rescue Haven shown in Thanksgiving and Christmas TV news broadcasts. - December 22, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
San Clemente's Megan Wood Receives O'Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award; Plans Extensive Array of Events and Outings for Seniors
A blackjack tournament is scheduled for Sunday and yoga practice begins Tuesday morning prior to a scenic trip to the beach. While this sounds like the event calendar for a five-star resort, these are just a few of the activities San Clemente’s Megan Wood is planning for a thriving community... - December 22, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Plan Canada Applauds "International Day of the Girl Child" Declaration
Day to Recognize Girls’ Rights Led by Passion and Commitment of Canadians - December 22, 2011 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
BMW of Santa Maria Helps Local Schools Raise Money with 2011 Support Our Schools Car Raffle
The 2011 Central Coast Support Our Schools Car Raffle is a huge success thanks to area dealerships, including BMW of Santa Maria. - December 22, 2011 - BMW of Santa Maria
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
West Trenton Community Center to Host Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner
The West Trenton Community Center, an independent non-profit, assisted by the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, will host more than 350 Trenton residents for a free Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 6 p.m. - December 21, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
$240,000 in Service-Based Scholarships Announced for 30 Eighth Graders– Just in Time for the Holidays
The Catholic Community Foundation announced today that $240,000 in scholarships will be awarded– just in time for the holidays. On December 13, 2011 the Foundation’s volunteer Christian Service Awards committee, chaired by President and CEO of National Bank of Arizona, Keith Maio, met... - December 21, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Empowered Flower Girl Announces National Mentoring Month Campaign
Empowered Flower Girl CEO and long-time mentor Rasheda Kamaria announces the second-annual “MenTEEs: T-Shirts for a Cause” campaign in observance of National Mentoring Month in January. - December 21, 2011 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Ameridose Participates in Holiday Food Drive
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to give back to the community of Westborough, MA by conducting a holiday food drive to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry. The food pantry currently distributes about 2000 lbs of food per week to... - December 20, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
TFI Envision, Inc. Collects 50% More Toys Than Last Year for the Annual St. Luke’s LifeWorks Holiday Gift Collection
"Our location on Route 1 directly across from Stew Leonard's - the world's largest dairy store - brings thousands of people right by our building every week. This year, we are so pleased to announce that we collected over 50% more toys and gifts than last year. People really opened their hearts to this collection and we are very grateful!" said Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director at TFI Envision, Inc. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Surprise Lake Camp to Celebrate 110th Anniversary; Camp Alumnus Larry King to Attend
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Linda Silva Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Linda Silva, of Hollywood, Florida, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the public awareness of distracted driving and advocacy of safe driving. About Linda Silva Linda Silva is the Program Director of... - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Long® Fence Supports Our Troops During Two Holiday Events
Long® Fence is honored to provide support for two military events during this holiday season—the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign and the Military Bowl college football match between the US Air Force Academy and the University of Toledo. Long® Fence regularly provides... - December 16, 2011 - Long Fence
North Texas Food Bank Receives $28,715 from Texas Trust Credit Union
Texas Trust Credit Union Donated $28,715 and 11,417 pounds of food to the North Texas Food Bank. Together, the cash and food will enable the North Texas Food Bank to provide 95,279 meals to hungry North Texans. - December 16, 2011 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Xclaimed Ministries Provides Free Toys for the Christmas Season
The Xclaimed Ministries' Third Annual Christmas Festival drew a crowd three times of what it was just two years ago. - December 15, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
1st Annual North Bronx Seventh Day Adventist Church & Citizens Choice Energy Coat Drive
Citizens Choice Energy is one of the leading energy suppliers in New York. Approved by the New York State Public Service Commission, Citizens Choice Energy works hard to bring natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses at the most competitive price and with superior customer service. New customers benefit from a free home energy audit and offers to save on grocery, dining and travel expenses. For more information, visit www.CitizensChoiceEnergy.com - December 15, 2011 - Citizens Choice Energy, LLC
Charitable Fleece Blankets Merchandiser Blanket America Teams Up with Gap 1969 and Los Angeles Mission to Donate Blankets
Woven blanket retailer Blanket America and The Gap’s Gap 1969 brand have joined forces to hand out 1000 blankets at non-profit Los Angeles Mission. - December 15, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
John Foy and Associates Collecting Donations for Toys for Tots Program Through December 21st
John Foy is doing a donation to toys for tots, it will be 250 toys. He will be donating it on the 21st of December. They are raising the toys between now and the 20th. - December 14, 2011 - John Foy & Associates
The Poinsettia Project at Rimrock Subaru
Join Rimrock Subaru this holiday season and share the love with deserving children in our community. The Poinsettia Project is about granting the wishes of local children in need, and Rimrock Subaru is giving you the opportunity to help. - December 14, 2011 - Rimrock Subaru KIA
Storage Deluxe Joins Effort to Collect 100,000 Coats for New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive
Donate a New or Gently Used Winter Coat Now Through December 31st to Keep a Neighbor Warm This Season - December 13, 2011 - Storage Deluxe
Mid America Foods Ministry Comes to Chicago
Mid America Foods Ministry is pleased to announce that efforts have begun to provide affordable and nutritious food to families in northern Illinois. The company is contacting local churches and organizations to become outreach centers for its monthly discount grocery program. Mid America has... - December 13, 2011 - Mid America Foods
Blue Water Spa, a Raleigh NC Spa and Laser Hair Removal Center Donates $108,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County
Blue Water Spa, a Raleigh NC Spa and Laser Hair Removal Center Donates $108,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County - December 13, 2011 - Blue Water Spa
People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant
The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Award Will Help the School Reach Hundreds More Inner-City Children with Free Music Education - December 13, 2011 - People's Music School
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Looks to Fund a Dream Project in 2012
“Every year NWP looks to fund a project that will meet a critical unmet need for our community,” said Carrie Henderson, NWP president. “Since 2006, NWP has gifted over $2 million to eleven organizations in Southern Nevada which has positively impacted thousands of lives.” - December 11, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Community Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary
"40 Grants in 40 Weeks" project will commemorate 40 years in the Elmira-Corning and Finger Lakes communities. - December 10, 2011 - Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Allianz Championship is Seeking Volunteers for Weeklong PGA Champions Tour Tournament in Boca Raton, February 6–12, 2012 to Benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Hundreds of volunteers, ages 14 years and older, are needed to support the sixth annual Allianz Championship tournament, set to tee off February 6–12, 2012 at The Old Course at Broken Sound to drive funds to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Bringing the legendary champions of golf to... - December 10, 2011 - Allianz Championship
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names New Communications Officer
Social media expert Jessica M. Soulliere joins philanthropic organization. - December 10, 2011 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Esbenshade’s is Partnering with "The Africa Transformation Initiative"
A simple donation of $5 will plant 50 trees and just $1 donation will plant 10 trees as a way to improve various African communities. - December 08, 2011 - Esbenshades Garden Center
Ultralingua Launches “Apps for Aid” Language Software Donation Program
Ultralingua announces a new donations program in an effort to facilitate multilingual communication where it is needed most. - December 08, 2011 - Ultralingua
Access Self Storage Hosts Community Christmas Party
Family-friendly event brings Christmas to Pleasant Grove. - December 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Hannah the Pet Society Gives Back to Shelter Pets This Season and Offers Free Pet/Santa Photos
Hannah the Pet Society is featuring a Giving Tree this season to help support local shelter Pets. In addition, they are offering Free Pet and Santa photos every Wednesday in December from 11:30-7. - December 07, 2011 - Hannah the Pet Society
The Tesla Group Announces NY Giants Michael Clayton, Corey Webster, Aaron Ross Host Event Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
NY Giants players host celebration at Build-A-Bear Workshop for the children and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. - December 07, 2011 - The Tesla Group
Matthew 25: Ministries Ranked #1
Matthew 25: Ministries Receives Top Notch Rankings from Forbes and Charity Navigator Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH has received top-notch rankings from several premiere sources for charity evaluation. - December 07, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Gina Marsh Records Her Entry for the Teen Hoot Contest
Gina Marsh Music has recorded a new song on her YouTube channel, Ginamarshmusic. This cover version of Lady Antebellum's Just a Kiss is her newest release and has been submitted as a contest entry for The Teen Hoot. - December 06, 2011 - Gina Marsh Music
Bourbon, Indiana Woman Markets New Fragrance to Continue Building Clean Water Wells with Fragrance Sales Revenue
Kimberly Brown Lemler of Bourbon, Indiana, has helped to build six clean water wells in five villages throughout India, to date. Lemler hopes to build more wells with profits from the sale of her flagship unisex fragrance, “Cali Blue.” - December 05, 2011 - AromaEarth
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Becomes Nationally Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (B&GH), a non-profit organization offering in-home and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children, announces today that it has been awarded national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA is an international, independent,... - December 05, 2011 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Chocolates and Charities Serve Our Nation’s Heroes This Year with the "Soldiers’ Holiday" Campaign
Recognizing some of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those that have served while supporting the organizations that help our veterans and their families on a daily basis. - December 05, 2011 - Leading Points Corporation
Vicky M. Suazo Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Vicky M. Suazo, of Alexandria, Virginia, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Vicky M. Suazo Ms. Suazo has more than five years of experience in nonprofit organizations. - December 04, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide