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.
JBC Online Writing Services Announces Successful Start to the Summer to Beat Cancer Fundraiser
The JBC Online writing services company is announcing the start of their Summer to Beat Cancer fundraising event which will donate hair for wigs for patients who have undergone chemo and/or radiation, and to raise funds for research and support for people battling this all-too common illness. - June 27, 2011 - JBC Online Writing Services
Incredible Creations Built Using More Than 50,000 Cans of Food to be Donated to The San Francisco Food Bank
More than a feast for the eyes, San Francisco’s first Canstruction competition to provide thousands of meals to those at risk of hunger. - June 25, 2011 - San Francisco Food Bank
Superior Grocers Launches Its Grand Opening of a Brand New Location in Baldwin Park, CA
Superior Grocers will open a new location in Baldwin Park, CA. Its grand opening will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 9am at 14433 Ramona Blvd, Baldwin Park. As part of its commitment to the community, Superior will award a donation of $10,000 to Sierra Vista High School. - June 24, 2011 - Superior Grocers
Journey of Hope: Fraternity Cyclists to Arrive in Denver, Raising Awareness for People with Disabilities
Simply put, Push America serves people with disabilities. They were founded on the premise that people with disabilities are no different than people without disabilities, and it is the organization’s vision to raise the level of awareness about people with disabilities. Journey of Hope is a vehicle for us to achieve this goal. - June 24, 2011 - Push America
Tampa IT Training Company Starts Donation Fund to Support Joplin, MO Tornado Victims
TechSherpas is donating a portion of course enrollment proceeds to the Convoy of Hope Charity. - June 23, 2011 - TechSherpas
Swim Across America Made Waves in Dallas and Raised $350,000 for the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center
Nearly 220 swimmers of all ages and skill levels participated in Swim Across America’s (SAA) first open water swim in the Lone Star State on Saturday, June 11, 2011, and raised more than $350,000 for the Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center in Dallas,... - June 23, 2011 - Swim Across America
Supporting the Supporters: 12designer.com Launches Non-profit Projects for NGOs
A brand new service has been introduced at 12designer, Europe’s leading creative crowdsourcing platform: now NGOs will be able to receive design submissions in non-profit projects. - June 23, 2011 - 12designer
Superior Grocers Launches Its Grand Opening of a Brand New Location in Oxnard, CA
Superior Grocers will open a new location in Oxnard, CA. Its grand opening will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd at 9am at 2401 Saviers Road, Oxnard. As part of its commitment to the community, Superior will award two schools with a donation of $5,000 each. The selected schools are Santa Clara High School and Harrington Elementary School. - June 22, 2011 - Superior Grocers
Popular Nonprofit Organization Falls Victim to Economic Downturn
ALERT Health, a nonprofit organization providing preventive health counseling, testing, and referral will close its office on June 30th due to funding constraints. Founded in 1997 as “Hep-C ALERT” by Andi Thomas, a patient affected by chronic Hepatitis C, its original mission was to... - June 22, 2011 - ALERT Health, Inc.
Indra Public Relations Presents: The Trent Tucker All 4 Kids Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner Party
Trent Tucker of the NY Knicks and World Champion Chicago Bulls, will host his annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner Party to support the All 4 Kids Foundation and the Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation. Celebrity participants Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, John Starks, Michael... - June 22, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
Ben Speaks About Empowerment and Change
In her most recent blog post Lions, Tigers and Bears, Ben Speaks founder Judy Giovangelo continues her uplifting message about the tornadoes of today and our past, and how we learn to be empowered through our experiences. Ben Speaks is a non-profit organization whose goal is to empower the youth of today to be the change they want to see in the world. - June 22, 2011 - Ben Speaks
SBS Group Lends a Hand at Special Olympics NJ
SBS Group employees volunteered with the Special Olympics of New Jersey (SONJ) for the opening ceremony of the 2011 Summer Games. - June 22, 2011 - SBS Group
JustFundraising Launches New Fundraising Product – ProShop Savings Card
Card helps groups raise funds by offering $35 in discounts at each of the official online stores of all five big leagues—NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, NASCAR® and Major League Baseball®. - June 22, 2011 - JustFundraising
Michael N. Fine, Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s “Hot Topics for 501(c)(3) Organizations Explored LIVE Webcast”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael N. Fine, Associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP , will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:“ “Hot Topics for... - June 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
GreaterGood Network Adds The Autism Site to Suite of "Click Here to Give" Websites
The GreaterGood Network launched The Autism Site in June to raise awareness of this growing health problem that impacts thousands of children and their families in the United States and around the world. - June 20, 2011 - GreaterGood
Las Vegas to Host 3rd Annual “Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk” in 2011
Today, non-profit organization Stop Child Trafficking Now announced plans for its 3rd annual fundraising Walk in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 24th, 2011 at 9AM PST at the Stupak Community Center (251 W. Boston Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102). The Walk is part of a national campaign taking place in... - June 19, 2011 - Stop Child Trafficking Now - Las Vegas
Oakseed Ministries International Announces 2011 Essay Contest Winners
Oakseed Ministries International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Essay Contest: Compassion and Child Trafficking. - June 19, 2011 - Oakseed Ministries International
Western Pennsylvania’s St. Jude Golf Club Hosts "Hope Classic" Charity Tournament August 26
One St. Jude helps another; inaugural St. Jude Golf Club Hope Classic to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. - June 18, 2011 - St. Jude Golf Club
Architectural Firm Provides Pro-Bono Services for Non-Profits
Access Design Group LLC announces their “Philanthropy through Service” program to assist local non-profits with various free professional architectural services. - June 18, 2011 - Access Design Group LLC
E. Sue Huff is a Most Wanted Citizen in the 2011 MDA Lock-Up
E. Sue Huff and others of Naples' Most Wanted raise "bail" to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the organization's 2011 Lock-Up fundraiser. - June 18, 2011 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Lessons in Crisis Leadership with ADM Thad Allen
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining crisis leadership with Admiral Thad Allen, USCG (Ret.). INMA Chairman Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Board Member VADM Dave Pekoske, USCG (Ret.), welcomed Admiral Allen to address a full... - June 17, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Pioneering the Future of Adult Services - Businesses Created with Autism in Mind
It was a bright night for Autism as over 150 guests clad in white attire enjoyed "A Night in White Summer Soiree"- an evening of fashion, food, and live entertainment to support Autism awareness and promote the desperate need for adult services. On Friday, June 10th 2011 at Shelter Rock... - June 17, 2011 - Spectrum Designs Foundation
Community Foundation Selects Sue Mosey for Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership
Named after the Foundation’s first and only president, this award recognizes a nonprofit president or CEO in southeast Michigan whose service exemplifies the importance of nonprofit leadership to their organization and the wider nonprofit community. - June 17, 2011 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Ameridose Named Supplier of Choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, has been selected as supplier of choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition (TPC) hospitals. The TPC Group currently includes 10 integrated delivery network healthcare systems with 27 facilities, together generating... - June 16, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Launches 2011-2012 PAM Project Youth Arts, Empowerment, & Wellness Tour - "Educate.Empower.Transform."
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. is a Houston based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and education organization whose overall mission is to Educate and Create Opportunities through the arts ~Worldwide. The organization is excited to announce the launch of their 2011-2012 national PAM Project Youth Arts,... - June 16, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
Farrell’s 2nd Annual Ice Cream Eating Challenge Benefiting Two Children’s Charities
Farrell’s will donate 100% of the net proceeds from their 2nd Annual Ice Cream Eating Challenge to CHOC and Make-A-Wish Foundation. - June 16, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour
Honeycomb Creative Develops Website for New Charity, Hooked On Miracles
To promote its inaugural fundraising event, the first annual Hooked On Miracles Fishing Tournament, Hooked On Miracles contracted Honeycomb Creative to develop a website to promote the event. - June 16, 2011 - Honeycomb Creative Solutions
Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee County’s Community UP Rising Effort Raises Support for Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center
The 2010 Class of the Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County program led the way to kick off the final phase of fundraising for The Heights Foundation in its mission to restart construction on the Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center. - June 16, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Iveta Topalova Selected as Vice-Chair of IJIS Institute Emerging Technology Advisory Committee
Microsoft’s Solutions Architect to Vice-Chair IJIS Institute Committee - June 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute
New Leadership, New Energy for Charity Newsies
On Monday, June 6, Charity Newsies elected new officers to ramp up their 2011 campaign. The organization has chosen: · Chuck Rundio IV of Worthington as 2nd Vice President · Marilyn Wright of Reynoldsburg as Corresponding Secretary · John Byrne of Columbus as Sergeant at Arms... - June 16, 2011 - Charity Newsies
Jon Quick Select Events & The Hip Hop Loves Foundation Present "Deejays for the Cause - Southern Comfort" a Tornado/Flood Relief Benefit for the South
DJ Jon Quick's Jon Quick Select Events and The Hip Hop Loves Foundation join forces once again with their celebrity deejay friends to throw another party for a cause in NYC. This one is entitled, "Deejays for the Cause - Southern Comfort," and its being held at Taj NYC. This event will benefit the tornado and flood victims in the South. It will be hosted by writer/activist Kevin Powell. - June 15, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas Launches New Mobile Donor Gateways
Texting and mobile gateways provide easier access for donors to give. - June 15, 2011 - Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas
Casey Cares Foundation Announces Addition of Grammy Nominated Band, Milkshake, to Play at 2nd Annual Green 5K, Family Fun Walk and Jammie Jog
The Casey Cares Foundation will welcome the Grammy nominated children’s band, Milkshake, at the second annual Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. The 3.1 mile run/walk course will begin at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk, and Kids Jammie Jog. The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501 c 3 charity that provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families. - June 15, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
Homegrown Lacrosse Recognizes Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri with 2011 Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has awarded its 2011 Community Leadership Award to Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri. Created in 2010, the award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school boy’s lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community as showcased by their service to the community as a whole. - June 15, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Book Signing to Benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
Author Teresa Bevin launches her new book, "Papaya Suite" with a book signing and reception in Santa Fe, NM to benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Papaya Suite" is the light-hearted account of a young woman growing up during the early years of the Cuban revolution who is sent to Spain where she explores life with gusto and to expand her romantic adventures and options when she moves to the United States. - June 14, 2011 - Teresa Bevin, Author and Educator
Harris Family Foundation 4th Annual Charity Concert & Auction to Benefit Friends of Karen
Announcing the fourth annual major charity event for Friends of Karen at the home of a private benefactor. This organization helps the families of children with life threatening illness both emotionally and financially during those trying times. In the past 12 months, they have helped over 1,300... - June 13, 2011 - Harris Family Foundation 4th annual charity concert and auction
Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) Presents a Comedy Night Fundraiser - June 25
Well-known comedians to create a lot of laughs with the goal of raising money for special needs children. - June 13, 2011 - SPOT NJ
San Francisco Food Bank Receives a Generous Grant from ConAgra Foods Foundation to Fight Child Hunger
Grant to increase effectiveness of school meal preparation, delivery, quality, and participation by students who qualify - June 13, 2011 - San Francisco Food Bank
Marine Corporal Receives Victory Motorcycle; Volunteers, Dignitaries Send Support to Ronald Reagan Strike Group
Hundreds of Operation Gratitude volunteers and special guests gathered to send care packages to the Ronald Reagan Strike Group and see a Camp Pendleton Marine receive a motorcylce promised to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. - June 13, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Glencoe Schools Need Support
During the Glencoe Sidewalk Sale on June 17-18th, North Shore Natural Medicine will be giving free chair massages, posture screenings, and spine checks. In addition, new patients will receive first day services in exchange for a $20 donation to the Glencoe Educational Foundation. - June 12, 2011 - North Shore Natural Medicine
Husker Cowboy Boots Help Raise Money to Rebuild Hospital After Tornado
Fort Western Stores donated two pairs of Husker cowboy boots to the 9th Annual Grant Wistrom Foundation Golf Tournament Auction on June 3rd and 4th in Lincoln, NE. Grant Wistrom, a former Husker All-American who played with the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks during his professional football... - June 12, 2011 - Fort Western Stores
NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell Named Honorary Chair of the National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on the National Mall on October 22nd
The Autism Speaks National Capital Area Chapter is pleased to announce that Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, will serve as the Honorary Chair of the 2011 National Walk Now for Autism Speaks to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 on the National Mall. “I’m... - June 10, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Shirtlab's Unique Volunteers Week Charity T-Shirt Designed by Nick Sharrett Raises Money for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Shirtlab is selling a unique charity t-shirt to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy campaign as part of National Volunteers Week, designed by Nick Sharrett, illustrator of the popular Tracy Beaker books. - June 10, 2011 - Shirtlab
First Annual "Rosanne’s Rush For Research 5K Run/Walk" to Raise Funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research
The first annual Rosanne’s Rush For Research 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Nashua High School South in Nashua, N.H. The scenic course will wind through the trails of Mine Falls Park. Money raised will be used to fund research for the treatment and cure of... - June 09, 2011 - Rosanne's Rush For Research
Harley-Davidson® of Lakeland to Hold Disaster Relief Charity Event
Harley-Davidson® of Lakeland announced recently that they will be holding a Disaster Relief Charity Event in conjunction with a Customer Swap Meet and Sidewalk Event beginning at 10am on Saturday, June 18, 2011. - June 09, 2011 - Harley-Davidson of Lakeland
Hearts of Gold to Hold “Kids Walk for Kids” Fundraiser, Supporting NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children
Hearts of Gold invites the community's participation in their first annual “Kids Walk for Kids” Fundraiser, to be held Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in NYC's Riverside Park. - June 09, 2011 - Hearts of Gold
AUCD Connects Disability and Health Partners for First Time
Over 150 key disability and health leaders from around the country are expected to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) convened Disability and Health Partners Meeting, “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” held in collaboration with CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. - June 08, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Social do Gooder Site Wamboo.com Introduces the Wamboost; a Monetizing Reward System Designed to Boost Giving to Families in Need
While Providing Much Deserved Recognition and Assistance to Nonprofits, Police and Fire Departments Active in Helping Others. - June 08, 2011 - Wamboo, LLC.
Access Self Storage Hosts Charity Car Washes All Summer Long
Lancaster-based Access Self Storage & Truck Rental is expanding its community enrichment initiative to include summer car washes to benefit local organizations. Company owner Doug Hunt is constantly looking for new ways his six Dallas-area facilities can give back to the communities that host... - June 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Mercy Corps Marks $1 Million in Donations From The GreaterGood Network
In June, the global humanitarian agency Mercy Corps and its partner The GreaterGood Network mark a milestone: $1 million given to fight global poverty and hunger over the past twelve years. - June 08, 2011 - GreaterGood