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.
LT Senior Services to Host Aging Well Expo
LT Senior Services is excited to announce the return of the annual Aging Well Expo on September 27, 2022, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, at the Lakeway Activity Center. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s Texas, the Aging Well Expo will feature special presentations by medical, financial, and wellness experts, including Mica Alvarado of Alzheimer's Texas, Dr. Mark Carlson of Be Well MD, Medicare Expert Scott Gidley, and Dr. Laura Salazar of Baylor Scott & White Health. - July 26, 2022 - Cummings Realty
Fight Fitness Helps Fight Against Youth Homelessness with Donation to 360 Kids
Fight Fitness, a leading provider of group fitness and personal training has made a donation of $800 to 360 Kids. - July 22, 2022 - Fight Fitness
David and Christina Arquette to Serve as Honorary Chairs of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, celebrates the selection of this year’s honorary chairs of the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The honorary co-chairs of the 2022 event are David and Christina... - July 22, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
Agmis Launches Salesforce Suite for NGO Digital Transformation
Leading Baltic full-service Salesforce consultancy debuts an all-in-one product suite, aimed at non-profit and non-governmental organizations. The NGO toolkit covers all key NGO operational areas, including online and offline donation collection, volunteer relationship management platform, event and volunteer resource management and volunteer intranet for online NGO member communication. The suite is available for worldwide deployment, with special focus on nonprofits in the Nordics, US and UK. - July 22, 2022 - Agmis
GivingTuesday Launches $26 Million Capital Campaign for Global Data Commons to Scale a Revolutionary & Comprehensive Data Ecosystem
Extensive datasets and new, broadly accessible tools capture the complex ecosystem of organizational and community-based giving, foster increased collaboration, and will unlock the potential of the social sector. - July 21, 2022 - GivingTuesday
Gatesway’s Hollywood Night Was a Smashing Success
Local non-profit celebrated first-annual formal community event for Friends and Neighbors. - July 21, 2022 - Gatesway Foundation, Inc.
World's First “Non-Fungible Territory” Declared by Indigenous Communities in Brazil
A Territory of 41,000 Hectares in the Amazon Rainforest is Protected with Web3 - July 20, 2022 - Nemus Earth
Conscious Governance TV Provides Free High Performance Governance Videos
This Conscious Governance TV online resource provides free access to all Directors and senior executives who know their Board could be even more effective than it is but are unsure of what steps they can take. Based on interactions with many thousands of Board Directors across the globe, the Producers have created short, succinct video streams that focus on the key practical steps that Directors and senior executives can action to assist themselves and their Board to get to the next level. - July 20, 2022 - Conscious Governance
Global Investigative Services, Inc. Achieves Background Screening Credentialing Council Re-Accreditation
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that Global Investigative Services has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is recognized... - July 20, 2022 - Global Investigative Services, Inc.
Lelan Statom Returns as Emcee of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, is pleased to announce this year’s host for the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. Returning to serve as emcee of the 2022 event is Emmy Award winning meteorologist Lelan Statom. - July 16, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
Australian Actor Giustino Della Vedova to Host 43rd Young Artist Academy Nomination Announcements
Live at KidzCon in Anaheim Convention Center July 15th - July 15, 2022 - Young Artist Academy
The 13th Annual Shyne Awards Recognize Outstanding Teens Who Are Making an Impact in Their Communities
The Shyne Awards Foundation, a non-profit organization that recognizes the positive achievements of young people, will host their signature annual event, “The Shyne Awards,” a premier national awards ceremony that celebrates the positive achievements of young adults between the ages of 13-24 throughout the United States. - July 14, 2022 - The Shyne Network
Together We Rise Partners with Chalk Bloc to Help Foster Youth
Children’s foster care non-profit Together We Rise partners with Chalk Bloc to help foster youth nationwide. The Chalk Bloc is raising funds through sales on their website by donating a portion of theme box sales to Together We Rise. An in-kind donation of 500 units of Chalk Bloc’s... - July 14, 2022 - Together We Rise
Katie’s Pizza Donates to The Fit and Food Connection
Join Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria on July 26 at their Rock Hill location for their Giveback Tuesday event. Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria will be donating to The Fit and Food Connection. This nonprofit offers people in food and fitness deserts access to free nutritious food,... - July 14, 2022 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
COVID Era Fundraising Stalls as Donations Soften and Donors, Retention Rates Fall in First Quarter 2022
While fundraising in the United States increased by 2.2%, the donor pool continued to shrink as large gains in donors from 2020 that were lost in 2021 have stalled again this year, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) 2022 First Quarter Fundraising Report. The... - July 12, 2022 - GivingTuesday
Micron Technology & STE(A)M Truck Host a Free 2-Day Technology Camp at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
STE(A)M Truck is excited to partner with Micron Technology to deliver the first ever Atlanta-based Chip Camp, a free 2 day STEM camp for students from the Atlanta area. Micron Technology has hosted Chip Camp for the past 20 years at their U.S. headquarters in Boise, Idaho and STE(A)M Truck is... - July 12, 2022 - STE(A)M Truck
Team Arnav Foundation to Hold 3rd Annual Event
Public announcement telling folks to participate in a local event whose proceeds help eradicate pediatric osteosarcoma. - July 09, 2022 - Team Arnav Foundation
Dismas House’s Guzman Promoted to Vice President of Development
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announces the promotion of Jessica Guzman to lead the agency’s development team as the new Vice President of Development. Guzman spent the previous year serving as Dismas House’s Development Manager, heading... - July 09, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
Spokane Housing Advocate Receives Award for Service to Women, Families in Need
Spokane Housing Advocate is honored for her work by the Sisters of Providence with the 2022 Mother Joseph Award. - July 07, 2022 - Sisters of Providence
New York Junior League’s Community Improvement Project Completes Projects with Abyssinian Development Corporation and Goddard Riverside
The New York Junior League (NYJL)‘s Community Improvement Project (CIP) committee is pleased to announce the completion of its projects with Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) and Goddard Riverside, the 2021-2022 community partners selected to receive $60,000 in supplies and in-kind... - July 07, 2022 - New York Junior League
Christ Church’s Signature Annual Gathering Welcomes Thousands for Prayerfest 2022
A day-long prayer and worship festival for the nation and world. - July 06, 2022 - Christ Church USA
New York Junior League Completes 30th Annual Playground Improvement Project Revitalizing Seward Park and Neighborhood Green Spaces
The NYJL Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Longstanding Partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Dedicating Tree in Honor of Michelle Go. - July 06, 2022 - New York Junior League
Official 2022 Colorado Bed & Breakfast Print Directory Now Available – Order a Free Copy by Email
The new 2022 Official CO Association B&B Guide includes bed and breakfast member properties throughout the state of Colorado, information on each property including photographs, direct contact information to #BookDirect. - July 04, 2022 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
Frederick Commercial Real Estate Co. Makes Their Social Media Debut
VCRE launches their Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. - July 02, 2022 - Verita Commercial Real Estate
JKS Financial Sponsors Program to Teach High School Students Investment Skills
28 Students From Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Create First Generation Investors Club. - June 30, 2022 - JKS Financial
ECHO Board of Directors Names New CEO
ECHO, Inc., a nonprofit global development organization, today announced that Dr. Abram Bicksler has been selected as ECHO’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. David Erickson, who has served as President/CEO for the last seven of his 12 years at ECHO, will continue leading through... - June 30, 2022 - ECHO
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards $150,000 in Student Scholarships
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has announced that $150,000 in scholarships has been awarded to support college-bound high school seniors, current or former foster students and current college students in San Diego or Riverside Counties. The non-profit foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to... - June 29, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
My Possibilities Presents Identity, a Group Art Show by Hugely Important People
My Possibilities (MP) and NorthPark Center are proud to present Identity, an exhibition of artwork created by HIPsters (Hugely Important People) from the MP Art Program. MP is the first full-day, full-year continuing education and job placement program in North Texas, aimed to give adults with... - June 26, 2022 - My Possibilities
Foundation Supporting Indigenous Students to Return a Half-Million Dollars to a Catholic Organization
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation Board Chair, Tony Williams, plans to announce the Board’s decision to return the $500,000 endowment to the Sisters of Saint Anne and terminate the 4.5-year-long relationship. In his announcement, Tony Williams will explain his Board’s decision... - June 24, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
2 Grant Recipients for the Stardust Startups Spring Givenar for Climate Action
Stardust Startups, a virtually-based non-profit organization, awards microgrants worldwide to select emerging entrepreneurs who need seed money for projects focused on making positive social and environmental impact. The organization held their third annual Spring Givenar to showcase the six... - June 23, 2022 - Stardust Startups
Baillie Russell Brown Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Baillie Russell Brown Baillie Russell... - June 22, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
GraceLife Church Announces Donation Target of One-Thousand Pack-a-Smile Bags
On Saturday, June 25th, starting at 10AM, GraceLife Church of Columbia, SC will host their second annual “Bags From the Heart” charity affair, which will provide up to 1,000 bagged meals for families with critically ill or injured children. - June 22, 2022 - Ronald McDonald House Charities, Columbia SC
Nation’s Kidney Community Deeply Disappointed with Supreme Court Ruling in Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Benefit Health Plan v. DaVita
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest non-profit, non-partisan coalition of more than 30 organizations, comprising patients, dialysis professionals, physicians, nurses, researchers, therapeutic innovators, transplant coordinators, and manufacturers – today, expressed... - June 21, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
Teenager Severely Burned When Teacher Conducts Science Experiment - Launches Golf Foundation to Help Others Heal
The Priest James Foundation is focused on providing putting greens for hospitals and medical facilities to utilize as a therapeutic resource. Most recently the Priest James Foundation installed its first putting green at the UCSD Health, Bannister Family House. - June 21, 2022 - Priest James Foundation
My Possibilities Raises Over Half a Million Dollars at Community Ball, Presented by Berry Family Services
Heroes showed up for an incredible evening in support of the Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Community. - June 18, 2022 - My Possibilities
Thinksgiving® 2022 Applications Are Open
Filament is accepting applications from businesses and nonprofits for their third annual Thinksgiving® event. Thinksgiving® 2022 will take place on November 3 at Cortex. This award-winning initiative connects teams from St. Louis companies with local nonprofits for a day of creative problem-solving. - June 17, 2022 - Filament LLC
Skate Buds Fitness Camp Drastically Improves Youth Fitness Levels Through Innovative & Engaging Programming
In October 2021, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlanta contracted the consulting services of Aaron Johnson, a self-proclaimed kids’ fitness guru, to improve their students' results on the National Youth Fitness Assessment. Participants were organized into three groups according... - June 16, 2022 - Aaron Johnson Fitness Club International
Call for Entries for San Diego’s First Virtual BIPOC History Museum
International call for entries for the first virtual BIPOC history museum located in San Diego, CA. - June 16, 2022 - Our Genetic Legacy Inc.
Women’s Voices Now Honors Sujata Day (Definition Please) with "Women Making Waves" Award Roll Out of "The Crew" Monthly Giving Program
Over the weekend, Women's Voices Now (WVN) honored Filmmaker/Star of Definition Please, with the Women Making Waves award. WVN also rolled out their monthly giving program, The Crew. - June 16, 2022 - Women's Voices Now
Air & Waste Management Association’s Annual Conference Brings Environmental Scientists to San Francisco, June 27-30
The Air & Waste Management Association’s 115th Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) will bring together hundreds of environmental professionals from around the world on June 27-30 in San Francisco, CA. This year’s conference on “Science & Sustainable Global... - June 15, 2022 - Air & Waste Management Association
Twenty-Two New Graduates Become Alumni of MRC’s Manufacturing Leadership Institute (MLI)
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) announced today their celebration of the MLI graduating Class of 2022 at an Alumni Mixer at Madeline’s Restaurant, Fogelsville, PA. Richard Hobbs, President & CEO of MRC, congratulated the class and presented each graduate with a distinctive framed Certificate of Graduation. - June 15, 2022 - Manufacturers Resource Center
Saint Louis Closet Co. Officially Donates to Infant Loss Resources
Saint Louis Closet Co. uses its giveback program, Closets for a Cause, to donate $2,978.99 to Infant Loss Resources (formerly SIDS Resources). The nonprofit’s mission is to promote safe sleep practices and provide grief support to families who have lost a child. “We are thrilled to... - June 15, 2022 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
"Tour De Natick - Ride for Natick Scholars" Returns to Natick Common on Fathers Day
Tour de Natick family bike ride is back this Father's day. - June 11, 2022 - Rotary Club of Natick
AIDS Walk South Dallas 2022
11th Anniversary of AIDS Walk South Dallas - 5K Walk - Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8AM - June 11, 2022 - AIDS Walk South Dallas
Race Unity Day Conference Announced
The Bahá'ís of Scottsdale will be hosting a conference themed “Social Transformation and Promoting Race Amity in Education.” - June 09, 2022 - The Bahá'ís of Scottsdale
Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Careersource Tampa Bay Celebrate Boutique’s Second Anniversary
Two years ago, Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay partnered to help more women get job-ready by opening a clothing boutique in the CareerSource Building at 9215 North Florida Avenue in Tampa. This month, they are celebrating the second anniversary of that landmark boutique in a... - June 09, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Mi Casa Resource Center Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Inventors
Mi Casa Resource Center (MCRC) announced the 10th anniversary celebration of its ProBoPat (Pro Bono Patent) Program by highlighting a local inventing team that showcases the impact of business support in the community. Taryn and Shai Omran are the ultimate innovation team. Shai always had ideas,... - June 07, 2022 - Mi Casa Resource Center
DC Central Kitchen Prepares to Move Into the House That Good Business Built
Iconic DC-Based Social Enterprise Nonprofit Secures New Markets Tax Credit Investment to Help Bring the Kitchen Home to New Klein Center for Jobs & Justice Later This Year. - June 07, 2022 - DC Central Kitchen
Warriors Healing Network is Helping Combat Veterans and Police Officers with PTSD Get the Treatment They Deserve
Introduction of a new 501c3 Warriors Healing Network is set to help combat veterans and police officers get PTSD treatment using psychedelics. - June 06, 2022 - Warriors Healing Network
Rebuilding Together Houston Announces Thierry Tchenko as New Chief Communications and Programs Officer
He will serve on the senior leadership team, overseeing the organization’s communications, Volunteer Home Repair and Wheelchair Ramps programs as well as Community Revitalization in the East End and Third Ward. - June 02, 2022 - Rebuilding Together Houston