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.
Consummate Summer Dance Floor Anthem - "Wild Miami Remixed" from Tinatin Ready to Raise Rafters Across Global Dance Floors
Remix Collection Calls Attention to Consequences of Global Warming; Marks Tenth Studio Release for Young Pals Records - July 26, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Bay Area Studios Foundation Awards Youth New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Nonprofit Awards $600 in Scholarship to Advance Theater and Performing Arts Among Teenagers. - July 25, 2011 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
OutMilitary.com – A Social Network for LGBT Service Members – Statement on DADT Repeal Certification
OutMilitary.com official statement to the media in regards to President Obama’s certification of DADT repeal. - July 23, 2011 - OutMilitary.com
Local Colorado Firefighters to Unveil the 2012 Colorado Firefighter Calendar on August 18th
15 New Hometown Heroes Will Fire Up the Crowd in Support of The Children’s Hospital Burn Center - July 23, 2011 - Fired Up For Kids
Indra Public Relations Plays a Hand in Managing Another Successful Clay Walker Charity Classic at Pebble Beach
Corporate leaders, philanthropists and the sports and entertainment industries came together for the 4th Annual Clay Walker Charity Classic to raise funds to support research for Multiple Sclerosis. The event was organized by BAMS, Clay Walker’s nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to... - July 22, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
HopeLink of Southern Nevada Enlists Community’s Help in Back 2 School Drive
Items collected to be distributed to 1,000 students during event on August 20. - July 22, 2011 - HopeLink of Southern Nevada
Push Media Group Announces Former Miss Sprint Cup, Paige Duke, to Serve as Miss Sweetest Sundaes to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness for 2011
After a huge success with their first pool party event in Dallas on May 15th, the Push Media Group team conducted a search for a Miss Sweetest Sundaes to help join them raise awareness and funds for the Tiger Lily Foundation. Today, the Push Media Group announces the first Miss Sweetest Sundaes, former Miss Sprint Cup Paige Duke. - July 21, 2011 - Push Media Group
Federal Government Cuts Half Million Dollars in Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has lost a half-million dollars for its critically important Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCOP), which serves hundreds of the Bay Area’s most at-risk and vulnerable children. The $500,000 federal grant from the United States... - July 21, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
The Hunger Site Supports Mercy Corps’ Expanded Efforts in Horn of Africa
Visitors to The Hunger Site can support Mercy Corps’ expanded efforts in the Horn of Africa through the website’s Gifts That Give More (tm). The Hunger Site is part of the GreaterGood Network, a family of websites that provide simple, effective, online ways to directly help people,... - July 21, 2011 - GreaterGood
New Luxury Charity Wedding Auction is Largest of Its Kind
Wish Upon a Wedding Announces its Newest Fund Raiser, Bid Your Wish For Wedded Bliss, a Luxury Online Wedding Auction to Raise Funds for the Nonprofit Organization to Enhance its Programming Services. - July 21, 2011 - Wish Upon a Wedding
Arab Non-Violence Society Commemorated Nelson Mandela International Day
External Relations Advisor for the Arab Non-Violence Society and Arab Youth Media Forum Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on Nelson Mandela International Day. He lauded the efforts and contribution of Mr. Mandela in accomplishing democracy and tranquility. - July 21, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) Announces the Launch of Its Sustainable Development Project in the Border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Set in the border of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, the project is the pilot for a series of sustainable projects that the organization is planning to implement in areas of need around the world. - July 20, 2011 - Latinos in Social Media [LATISM]
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces Recipients of 2011 Hidden Heroes Awards
The Andrew Goodman Foundation (www.andrewgoodman.org) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Hidden Heroes Awards. The winners are: Deborah Bial, President and Founder, Posse Foundation Yusuf Burgess, Family Intervention Specialist, Green Tech High Charter School Susan Retik, President... - July 20, 2011 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Cartoonists, Artists and Authors Team Up to Support PTSD Awareness
Art and Book Auction to Benefit Trauma Victims through Fearless Nation PTSD Support. - July 20, 2011 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
South Florida Students Departing Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for Mission Work in Ghana, Africa
On July 19, 2011 seven students from Broward and Dade Counties will be departing from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport (FLL) headed to Ghana, Africa to help improve the lives of the people in the rural village of Agogo (Ft. Lauderdale’s Sister City). Media opportunity is at 3 p.m. - July 18, 2011 - Honeyproject
Arab Non-Violence Society Marked World Population Day
Honorary Member of Arab Non-Violence Society and Arab Youth Media Forum, Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Population Day. He maintained that the key challenge is to generate increased awareness of the negative impact of population growth, and it’s potential to derail progress towards achieving the MDGs. - July 17, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
BJA’s Denise O’Donnell to Speak at Public Safety/Homeland Security Event
New Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to speak at IJIS Institute’s Industry Briefing. - July 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Fundraising Event for Wounded Service Member Hockey Team to be Held at Bethesda Restaurant
The USA Warrior Ice Hockey Program will be holding a fundraiser at Bd’s Mongolian BBQ, in Bethesda, to raise funds for hockey team made up of injured service members. - July 15, 2011 - USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program
Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala
Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Richmond Brothers Financial Management Specialists, Inc. Sponsors Community-Wide Shredding Event
Richmond Brothers is helping the Jackson community avoid identity theft while raising funds for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - July 15, 2011 - Richmond Brothers, Inc.
Marian’s Dream Donation Helps Local Animal Charity Expand Reach in New York
Marian’s Dream, a 501(c)3 charity, announced today the awarding of a $20,000 grant to T.A.R.A., The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc. This grant will help make possible the purchase of a new mobile spay/neuter clinic to serve portions of the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. - July 14, 2011 - Marian's Dream, Inc.
New Website for Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter has launched its new website: http://sandiego.surfrider.org/. The dramatically redesigned website, created by a team of activists, and designed by a local web design firm, offers easier navigation, and the ability for the activists to upload their own content. - July 14, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Costa Mesa Hospice Nurse, Community Heroine, Receives O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Costa Mesa resident recognized with July 2011 O'Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award for her courage, benevolence and unyielding service. A hospice nurse by trade, Julia spends her days bringing comfort and assurance to individuals in their greatest time of need. Julia has also been lauded as a community heroine for rescuing her neighbor from a burning building. - July 14, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Stroke Association of Florida Names Board of Directors
Sarasota, Florida Area Non-Profit Organization Announces Board of Directors for 2011-2012 - July 14, 2011 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Gang Violence Motivates Champion Ultra Runner to Take Action
10th Badwater Ultra Marathon in support of a crime prevention program that works. Radich is fund raising for The Way to Happiness Foundation www.twth.org, a non-profit group headquartered in Glendale, California that for over 25 years has helped youth live better lives by choosing a life away from drugs, gangs, bullying and violence and has lowered violence and crime wherever their flagship booklet called “The Way to Happiness” has been widely distributed. - July 13, 2011 - The Way To Happines Foundation Int.
Triangle Direct Media Matches Stop Child Trafficking Now Donors’ Contributions on Moolala.com
This unique Moolala deal is an opportunity to make a difference with Stop Child Trafficking Now. Donors’ contributions of $10 will be matched by Triangle Direct Media, up to a total of $5,000. - July 13, 2011 - Triangle Direct
St. Louis MO Benefit Auctioneer Rick Bauer of Father Time Auctions Participates in Benefit Auction Education
Father Time Auctions, Real Estate and Estate Services, www.fathertime.com today announced that Auctioneer, Rick Bauer AARE, CES participated in the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute Benefit Auction Specialist BAS designation education. The BAS program provides an educational platform for Bauer AARE, CES, CDPE to improve the skills required to provide Fund Raising Auction clients with unparalleled marketing and auction service. - July 12, 2011 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate
Hope for the Refugee and Immigrant, Inc. Provides Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement and Relief Services, Global Tutoring Services and Free Income Tax Returns Preparation
Refugee and Immigrant Relief - Help is Needed. Donate Today. Donations Are 100% Tax-Deductible. - July 10, 2011 - Hope for the Refugee and Immigrant, Inc.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Welcomes Local Organizations at July 26 Luncheon Program
Six local organizations will discuss their missions, clients they serve and how to help their causes. - July 10, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
5th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic Raffle Grand Prize Announced
The 5th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic Raffle Grand Prize is a Crown Center Westin Hotel Overnight Package valued at over $500. - July 10, 2011 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Local Software Engineer Returns Home to Nepal to Prove That Power is Knowledge
Seattle software engineer Tilak Pun sets out to establish solar power for a school in his native village in Nepal. The project will provide enough electricity to power a classroom of computers, opening up a world of educational and professional possibilities for the students of Shikha Secondary School. - July 09, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Foundation for Grieving Children Introduces Their "I Remember" Bracelet to Honor Memory of Loved Ones...Bracelet Brings Comfort to Those Grieving a Loved One’s Death
The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., the first national public charity which raises funds for the grief counseling needs of children and teens after a loved one's death, introduces its signature "I Remember" bracelet to honor the memory of our lost loved ones. - July 09, 2011 - Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc.
Glee Star & San Diego Adventurer Lend Their Names to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter & Erica Davis join ‘Over the Edge for KIT’ - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - July 08, 2011 - Kids Included Together
Toastmasters District 83, Appoints Anna D. Banks to Public Relations Officer Post
Toastmasters District 83 Governor, Lisa Pantano is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna D. Banks, MAS, GCDF, as Public Relations Officer (PRO). Banks is responsible for publicity between the District, its 150 clubs, and the public-at-large. - July 07, 2011 - Toastmasters District 83
Hip-Hop Stars Release Song to Raise Funds, Awareness for Durham Mom
As a Durham, North Carolina cancer survivor and mother of two crusades to overturn a custody order that has outraged the world, a close friend from her childhood days in New Jersey has organized the recording and release of a hip-hop record to help fund the legal battle. - July 06, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Fighting Cancer Never Tasted So Good
Today, there are many ways to become involved in the fight against cancer – everything from marathons to private donations – but did you ever think you could eat your way to a cancer-free tomorrow? John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress has put together a variety of mouth-watering, delectable eats and treats for the 2nd Annual Food Truck Round Up for Cancer Research from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17 at the corner of 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. - July 05, 2011 - John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress
Canstruction® Announces Winners in 15th Annual International Competition
Canstruction is proud to announce the 2010-2011 International Competition Winners. The International Competition was held in Charleston, SC this year on June 10, 2011. Eight highly respected architects, planners and real estate professionals from the Charleston area convened to select the winners of the 15th annual contest. Together they were able to raise over 2.6 million pounds of food for local food banks around the world this competition year. - July 03, 2011 - Canstruction, Inc
On Independence Day, DACRON® Brand Team Volunteers for Duty: Contributes Fiberfill and Sends Pillows to Medical Units on Front Lines
Supports “Pillows for Patriots” by shipping pillows bearing DACRON® fiber quality seal to wounded troops in Afghanistan and donating bale of America’s most familiar fiberfill brand to make thousands more. - July 02, 2011 - INVISTA
Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner Raises Over $200k for Breast Health Education
Over 250 guests raised over $200,000 for breast health education Saturday, enjoying cocktails, fine Italian dining, casino games and a celebrity MC at the annual Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner. The purpose of the event was to raise valuable funds to support the Foundation’s ongoing... - July 02, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
Rescue Chocolate to Benefit Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue
Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue has been named the July 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate. - July 02, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Rotary District 7640 in South Jersey Inducts New Leaders
Rotary International District 7640 in South Jersey inducted a new District Governor, Leadership Team and Club Presidents for the 2011-2012 term of service. - July 01, 2011 - Rotary International District 7640
OnMeandMyCar.com Awards Its First “Give Back” Donated Day to Nourishing NYC!
OnMeandMyCar.com -a social media t-shirt marketing service - announced today with pleasure that Nourishing NYC has become the recipient of their very first “Give Back” donated day schedule to take part in July 2, 2011. - July 01, 2011 - On Me and My Car
Breakaway Outreach Offers Chattanooga Kids "Somethin' Good in the Hood"
Breakaway Outreach is excited to announce the launch of Kidz Connection Mobile, a new outreach program bringing Chattanooga kids “Somethin' Good in the Hood” through creative neighborhood experiences for under-served communities and low-income apartment complexes. The faith-based... - July 01, 2011 - Breakaway Outreach
Nashville Metros Declare Drug-Free Day in Honor of Drug-Free South
The Nashville Metros Soccer team honored the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in a special way. - June 30, 2011 - Drug Free South
Rose Paving Donates $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center, a place of help, hope and healing in the Chicago Southland. Alan Rose, CEO, presented the donation on June 23. In attendance from the Center... - June 29, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Boston Walkers Needed to Help Fight Arthritis
Looking for volunteers and walkers for the 2011 Boston Arthritis Walk to help raise funds for arthritis research and public health programs. - June 29, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
A Remedy for Iraq's South: Iraqis Host Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Training ‘Remedy’ Mission in Iraq’s Arab South
The Preemptive Love Coalition (PLC), a U.S.-based NGO in Iraq, is announcing their 6th lifesaving surgical and training mission to serve children in Iraq suffering from congenital heart defects. American surgeon Dr. William Novick and his international team including volunteers from Australia,... - June 29, 2011 - Preemptive Love Coalition
TFI Envision Unveils New Keystone House Website
In today’s world, a website is no longer optional – it is a necessity. TFI Envision, Inc. recently unveiled the new Keystone House, Inc. website. It is now live for both computers and smart phones. www.keystonehouse.org/ “Keystone is a not-for-profit agency based in Norwalk, CT,... - June 27, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
TFI Envision Receives Best of Public Service Award, Plus…
TFI Envision, Inc. received the Ad Club of Westchester's Norman Liss Best of Public Service Award, which is determined by the highest scores given by judges in any of the categories in the Public Service area section of the Big W Awards. The award was given to the design by TFI Envision, Inc. for the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Cirque de La Mer Fire and Ice Invitation 2011. In addition, TFI Envision received 11 Gold, 10 Silver, and 5 Bronze Awards. - June 27, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.