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.
Small Online Actions Create Large Donations for Charity
Lisa Halstead, board president of GreaterGood.org, announced today that grants totaling more than $2.7 million have gone to 109 charities and nonprofits operating in the United States and around the world between January and September 2011. Most of these grants began as free clicks by visitors who... - October 15, 2011 - GreaterGood
DirectBuy of Silicon Valley Helps Habitat for Humanity East Bay
Local members-only buying club donates more than $7,000 in building supplies to help build homes in the East Bay community. - October 15, 2011 - DirectBuy
Formation of The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
Bringing attention to Lithuania’s epic history and the global contributions of its people today in the arts, sciences, sports, politics, and economics. - October 14, 2011 - National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
Embrace to Host 3rd Annual "Embrace the Streets" Event with Thousands of Pounds of Clothing, Blankets and Food Donated to San Diego’s Homeless Civilians and Veterans
On November 12th, college student volunteers, elected officials and community members will join Embrace on the corners of 15th & Island and 16th & Island. - October 14, 2011 - Embrace
Visualiza to Provide 100 Cataract Surgeries in Guatemala on World Sight Day
Seva Canada's partner in Guatemala, Visualiza, will be providing 100 cataract surgeries to the most needy on October 13th to commemorate World Sight Day. On the 3 days leading up to World Sight Day, Visualiza will be performing eye screenings to evaluate patients and identify those with bilateral cataracts causing blindness. The first 100 patients identified will have their surgeries on World Sight Day. - October 14, 2011 - Seva Canada Society
The First Step for the Next Step Foundation is an Open House
New Terre Haute non-profit purchases a facility and has plans to open a residential treatment facility for women serious about recovering from addiction in the Wabash Valley. - October 13, 2011 - The Next Step Foundation
Second Annual Emerge Fundraiser to Benefit Caldera
Joblab is holding a free fundraiser on November 3, 2011 at 1030 NW 12th Ave. in Portland, OR to benefit Caldera, a non-profit arts education organization. - October 13, 2011 - The Mac Store
MyMediaInfo Announces Winners of $25,000 Subscription Giveaway
Five non-profit organizations selected to receive one-year subscription. - October 12, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Wiegand Foundation, Inc., to Mark Statue of Liberty’s 125th, Bronze Art Medal Lapel Pins to be Made Available to Select Nonprofit Organizations
Sculptor Don Wiegand and The Wiegand Foundation, Inc., in Chesterfield, Missouri, along with the Statue of Liberty Club announces the minting and availability of art medal lapel pins to commemorate the October 28, 2011, 125th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. The... - October 12, 2011 - Statue of Liberty Club
OutMilitary.com Adds "Military Spouse" Option for Those Married to, or in a Domestic Partnership or Civil Union with, an LGBT Service Member
OutMilitary.com, a social network for LGBT service members and their supporters, is proud to announce a new feature that better reflects the identity of the modern LGBT family. OutMilitary.com officials have added the “Military Spouse” option for those married to, or in a domestic partnership or civil union with, an LGBT service member. - October 11, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
TLA Productions Announces TGNESE 2012
NH-based entertainment provider announces Guest of Honor, announcing details for the 2012 exhibition. - October 11, 2011 - TLA Productions
Boca Raton Basketball Clinic to Raise Awareness for Human Trafficking
Top 5 basketball coaches teach kids basketball while shedding light on Florida’s dark human trafficking secret: Florida has the 2nd highest incidence of human trafficking in the US., Miami Airport is one of the top entry points for victims. - October 11, 2011 - Reach.Achieve.Believe
eBay Bidders Fight Breast Cancer with Bling My Bra Charity Auctions
Bidding frenzy is building on eBay for Bling My Bra, the third annual breast cancer charity auction featuring handcrafted art bras. One-of-a-kind originals on offer include over five dozen bras created by eBay employees. New auctions begin daily. - October 11, 2011 - Bling My Bra
Assisted Living Community for Low-Income Seniors Opens in Northwest Las Vegas
Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of Silver Sky at Deer Springs (Deer Springs) on Thursday, October 27. The facility was developed in conjunction with government and city entities including the State of Nevada Housing Division’s ARRA stimulus funds through the Low-Income... - October 09, 2011 - Nevada H.A.N.D
Jer’s Chocolates’ Holiday Gift Box Proceeds to Provide 15 Meals for Each Box Sold to San Diegans in Need
For the second year in a row, Jer’s Chocolates will partner with Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank to carry out its 2011 effort. - October 09, 2011 - San Diego Food Bank
International Orphan Care Reception Gala to Raise Money
Non-profit Holding a Fundraiser to Prevent an Orphanage School in Afghanistan from Closing - October 09, 2011 - S and B Event Management
Hunter Palooza Raises $17,000 for Charity
4th Annual Event Went Above and Beyond to Help Feed the Hungry - October 08, 2011 - HuntOnly.com
Access Self Storage Honored for Community Improvement Efforts
At their annual musical on September 30, locally-owned Access Self Storage was honored by the Metropolitan Dream Center of Dallas for its commitment to the homeless community. For the past five years, Access has donated storage space to the Center to house clothing, food, and other supplies as well... - October 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
IonLoop Pink Ribbon Bracelet Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness
This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the IonLoop team is promoting an ongoing initiative – “Each bracelet, a donation.” For every Pink Ribbon bracelet sold, Ionloop donates $1 to breast cancer research. - October 08, 2011 - IonLoop
Three Tips for Non-Profit Facebook Pages
Social media agency Room 214 uses Facebook pages to connect supporters and raise awareness for non-profit work. - October 08, 2011 - Room 214
Ed Lowe Foundation Selects Michigan Data Centers for High Availability Colocation
Online Tech Assists Entrepreneur Nonprofit with High Availability Hosting - October 07, 2011 - Online Tech Inc.
Dr. Charles Hamner to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Chairman of the Hamner Institutes’ Board Of Directors is Among Six to Receive State’s Most Prestigious Civilian Accolade - October 07, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Texas Self Storage Association Elects Officers
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) recently announced the results of their board member elections. The election of officers for 2011-2012 was conducted at a recent board meeting. - October 06, 2011 - Texas Self Storage Association
Cat Care Society Kitten, "Marvell," Serves as Marvelous Success Story for the Lakewood-Based Cat Shelter and Medical Team
Cat Care Society (CCS) launched its Fall Fundraising campaign, focusing on the special success story of the 10-week-old abandoned kitten, fondly named Marvell by CCS staffers. Marvell was brought to the Cat Care Society shelter in July by a woman who had rescued him from several young boys severely torturing the helpless kitten. - October 06, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang to Speak at Kaya Children International Celebration and Fundraising Dinner
Local non-profit Kaya Children International will host its first celebration and fundraiser dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The evening will include cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. a raffle, a musical presentation, and an address from keynote speaker Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang. - October 06, 2011 - Kaya Children International
Anna's Gourmet Goodies Helps Feed Special Olympians
Anna's Gourmet Cookies donated oatmeal raisin cookies to feed the athletes at the Special Olympics competition held on October 1, 2011 in Raleigh, NC. - October 06, 2011 - Anna's Gourmet Goodies, Inc.
NelsonJersett Named Interactive Agency for Cameroon Healthcare Development Program
Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Cameroon Healthcare Development Program will soon have new website to help drive recruitment, volunteers, and fundraising to continue advancing the quality of healthcare in northern Cameroon, Africa. - October 05, 2011 - NelsonJersett
A.J. Perri Supports the School Holiday Hunger Challenge 2011
A.J. Perri, along with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is sponsoring this year's School Holiday Hunger Challenge. - October 05, 2011 - A.J. Perri, Inc.
Operation: Coming Home Attains 501(c)3 Status
Nonprofit Project Receives Official Recognition from the Internal Revenue Service as a Charitable Organization Whose Contributions are Tax-Deductible. - October 05, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Accountants for Social Good Profiles a Successful Microlending Endeavor
With the concept of microlending being rather new to social entrepreneurs in established and developing countries, Kiva.org stalwart lending team, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) shows how loans to people in the third-world are both helpful, necessary, and also sound investments. - October 04, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
Queen, It's a New Day: Gala Event to Support Women Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence
National Seat Filling is proud to present: From the Inside Out... Two-day Makeover and Self-Improvement Sessions Give Wounded Women a Hope-Filled New Start. In-brief: Nonprofit, “Queen, It’s a New Day,” gears up for its annual two-day celebratory event bringing hope and help to... - October 04, 2011 - National Seat Filling
The Prostate Cancer Pony Express Successfully Completed Their Inaugural Motorcycle Rally Ride to DC to Remind Congress of the Importance of Research Funding
In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (PCAP) successfully hosted their first Prostate Cancer Pony Express motorcycle ride to Capitol Hill to deliver to the US Congress their message. - October 04, 2011 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
YouCaring.com Facilitates City Transformation
New Fundraising Website YouCaring.com Facilitates City Transformation. - October 02, 2011 - YouCaring.com
Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia
Non-profit organization, WOWi, seeks to help end the cycle of poverty in Cambodia and build and connect communities around the world with a digital media project. - October 02, 2011 - Windows of Wonder Institute
Arab Non- Violence Society Marks International Day of Older Peoples
Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Older Peoples. He maintained that aging of society does not become a burden, but instead it adds value and opportunities for development through actively engaged older populations. - October 01, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
National Ladies Professional Group Launches Mentoring Program
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches its mentoring program and invites ladies of all experience levels from all industries to participate. - October 01, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Growlers Pour House to Host Charlotte Oyster Roast October 16th
On October 16th, Growlers Pour House will again block off its back parking lot to host another festive Oyster Roast including local Charlotte bands, “beer food” and craft beer – in support of JDRF. - October 01, 2011 - Growlers Pourhouse
2011 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks - October 9th
The 4th annual Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on 10/9/2011 at Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Please join them. - September 30, 2011 - Autism Speaks, Columbus, Ohio
Issa Trust Foundation and Couples Resorts Conducts Seventh Annual Medical Mission
Paediatric Clinics held at health centres in St. Mary provide free medical care for children. - September 30, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Paul Wormeli, IJIS Institute Executive Director Emeritus, Receives Prestigious Justice Award
NAJIS Presents the Kelly Bacon Award to Paul Wormeli for Outstanding Service to the Justice Information Technology Community. - September 30, 2011 - IJIS Institute
TFI Envision Donates Power Macs to New Youth Center
TFI Envision, Inc., the Norwalk, CT based award-winning design firm, has donated two Power Mac G5 computers to be used by the children and teenagers at the new Youth Center. “When we heard that the Youth Center would have PCs, we thought it would be important for them to have Macs so they could explore the differences and similarities between the two. For creative work, Mac is our product of choice,” said Elizabeth P. Ball, President / Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. - September 29, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
TFI Envision Aids Keystone House, Inc. in Preparation for Open House
"The TFI Envision team asked lots of questions to get to know us and came up with great ideas on how to make it all work - the results are fabulous." - September 29, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Mango Madness Skin Care to Donate $1.00 Per Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mango Madness Skin Care, a leading manufacturer and seller of paraben free skin care products, will donate $1.00 from every sale on its website to breast cancer research during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 29, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Planet Aid Releases 2010 Annual Report of Charitable Operations
Planet Aid contributes $12 million to 45 international aid programs. - September 29, 2011 - Planet Aid
Presenting Sponsor Lugano Diamonds Donates Live Auction Package with High Bidding Potential for Beckstrand's 2011 Diamond & Pearl Ball
Owners Moti and Idit Ferder Target Philanthropists and Diamond Lovers with Luxury Israeli Getaway - September 29, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Professional Landcare Network Adopts NYC Park
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) announced today that it has officially adopted Capsouto Park in New York City. Located at the intersections of Laight, Canal, and Varick streets in Manhattan, the park opened two years ago and is where hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officials... - September 29, 2011 - PLANET
Norwalk Seaport Association Stages Murder Mystery Dinner
The Norwalk Seaport Association is hosting an evening of fun, food and mystery, with all proceeds benefiting the Sheffield Island lighthouse. Come enjoy appetizers and dinner, while you and your table mates solve this exciting and entertaining mystery. “It’s great fun to stage this... - September 28, 2011 - Norwalk Seaport Association
TheDogMaOnline, llc., Announces Exciting New Relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue to the Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to Help Area Shelter Pets Find Furever Homes
TheDogMaOnline, llc., announces exciting new relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue (APR) to their Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to help area shelter pets find furever homes. - September 27, 2011 - TheDogMaOnline,llc
Dr. Nancy Donaldson, CALNOC Chairperson and Senior Scientist, Receives the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
CALNOC (Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes), the leading provider of actionable information and research on nurse sensitive quality indicators, today announced that Dr. Nancy Donaldson, DNSc, RN, FAAN has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Dr. Donaldson is Chairperson and Chief Scientist for CALNOC and is an internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement and clinical patient safety. - September 27, 2011 - CALNOC
Woman’s Courage to Start a Business in the Recession Now Giving Back to the Community
Wornbyacelebrity.com is giving a pancreatic survivor the chance to live her dream to be a model. She will being flying in from another state to also speak at the event. - September 27, 2011 - Wornbyacelebrity.com