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.
Professional Brass Group Dedicated to Serving Veterans Broadcasts Free Live Concert to Veterans via Internet from the Legendary Battleship New Jersey
The Patriot Brass Ensemble, America's premier brass group dedicated to serving Veterans, is proud to announce their first annual "Live from the Battleship New Jersey" concert on Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 3PM EST. This concert will take place on the legendary Battleship New Jersey, America's largest and most decorated battleship. The concert will be broadcasted live to the computers of hundreds of Veterans for free. - May 13, 2011 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
The New England "Living" Show House & Historic Show Town Opens in May
The Dean & Frisch Foundation presents a unique "living" design house at The Juniper Hill Inn and a one-of-its-kind Show Town in Windsor, VT. - May 12, 2011 - New England Living Show House
Historic Washington Legislation Protects Sharks
Washington Governor Signed SB 5688 into Law Today, Making the State First in the Continental U.S. to Ban Shark Fins - May 12, 2011 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Russian American Dental Association to Award Children for Anti-Smoking Artwork at Red Carpet Ceremony
The Russian American Dental Association is going to award prizes to children for the best anti-smoking artwork at annual red carpet ceremony. The association's "Kids 4 Kids" booklet is also going to be handed out to attendees. - May 12, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
The Official Motorcycle Angels: is Re-Launching Just in Time for Summer with a New 501(c)3 Status
The Official Motorcycle Angels just acquired a 501(c)3 status as a non-profit organization helping all styles of motorcycle riders with serious crisis injuries. They want to address and stress the importance of riding and driving education. Motorcycle Angels reminds drivers of the road to watch for motorcyclists this summer after a long winter without riders, drivers can easily forget their fellow road peers. Motorcycle riders freshen up on your defensive riding skills before that long adventure - May 12, 2011 - The Official Motorcycle Angels
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Raises More Than $1 Million to Find Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Diane K. Adams; Allscripts Honored for Leadership, Dedication and Generosity. - May 12, 2011 - Allscripts
Miratel Solutions to Sponsor Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Toronto Fundraising Day 2011
Miratel Solutions, a Toronto based call centre, eBusiness and letter shop mail house specializing in professional fundraising services, are pleased to announce their sponsorship of AFP Greater Toronto Chapter’s Fundraising Day taking place Thursday June 2, 2011. Miratel Solutions are a... - May 12, 2011 - Miratel Solutions
Matthew 25: Ministries Receives Acknowledgement from Charity Navigator
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is ranked #1 on Charity Navigator’s list of 10 Slam-Dunk Charities. Charity Navigator has awarded each of these 10 charities a 4-star rating for both organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. - May 12, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Associate of Yale Alumni Teams Up with PAWS NY for Yale Global Day of Service on Saturday, MAY 14, 2011
Meet the Founder of PAWS NY, Pet the Mascot, Meet PAWS NY Clients and Their Pets, and Enjoy Free Snacks at the PAWS NY Booth Near the Dog Run in Tompkins Square Park. - May 12, 2011 - PAWS NY
Ben Taylor Plays Sold Out Show to Benefit Eden Autism Services
Singer/songwriter Benjamin Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon) performed in a sold out benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida last Friday, May 6 at the Daniels Pavilion, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The Community School of Naples’ Rock Band class opened the show... - May 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NARI Chicago Member Remodelers Donate Services for Special Needs Family
When a group of Good Samaritans from the Greater Chicagoland Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) learned about an Elk Grove Village family in need, they stepped up to the plate and did what they do best - in this case, build a bigger, better, wheelchair-friendly... - May 12, 2011 - NARI Chicago
Irion Books and Charles G. Irion Support Global Initiative to Help Children with Disabilities Through K2 Adventures Foundation
During the Foundation’s May 14 fundraiser, guests can bid on two opportunities to be named as a character in the final novel in the Summit Murder Mystery Series. - May 12, 2011 - Irion Books LLC
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Battalion Buddies: Supporting the Children of Deploying Troops
Military support charity Operation Gratitude will begin providing special stuffed toys – known as Battalion Buddies – to the sons and daughters of U.S. military personnel as their units prepare to deploy. - May 11, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
$100 for 1000 Trees Helps Defend Remaining 7 Percent of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest
Planeterra hopes to help stabilize the remaining 7% of rainforests, which just a few hundred years ago spanned hundreds of miles north-to-south along Brazil’s Atlantic shore, reaching west to the Amazon jungle. - May 10, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
Black and Missing Foundation Names National TV and Radio Journalist Jacque Reid as Spokesperson
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) announced today that Jacque Reid will be its spokesperson. As spokesperson, Reid will assist the organization in bringing awareness to missing persons of color – adults and children – on a national level. "We are delighted and honored... - May 09, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Hayehwatha Institute is Building a Retreat Center in Mount Shasta California
The Hayehwatha Institute is looking for individuals who would like to participate in creating a facility or retreat center in Mount Shasta, California. - May 09, 2011 - Hayehwatha Institute
Access Self Storage Helps Library Renovation Succeed
Children at Kiest Elementary School were thrilled to find a literary friend in Access Self Storage last month when the Dallas-area chain donated new decor and over 100 books to the school’s library. To aid the library, which has been undergoing renovations, student council members sent out... - May 08, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Chris from EVOLVE! Campaigns to Rollerblade Four Miles Dressed as a Chicken to Raise Funds for Animal Sanctuary
14 year old Chris, youth contact for EVOLVE! Campaigns, a UK based animal advocacy organisation, becomes Buglet the Blading Chicken to raise funds for a struggling animal sanctuary. - May 08, 2011 - EVOLVE! Campaigns Ltd
Father Time Auctions St Louis MO to Auction Religious Art and Antiques of Convent
The Franciscan Sisters of Mary will hold two (2) Public Auctions, Saturday, May 14, 2011, and Saturday, May 21, 2011, to sell unneeded convent furnishings of the congregation. The auctions, conducted by Father Time Auctions, will take place in the convent, 1100 Bellevue Avenue in Richmond Heights, MO, 63117. - May 07, 2011 - Father Time Auctions and Real Estate
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Special Outreach in Tornado Ravaged Alabama
All efforts for the immediate future are being focused on helping the Alabama and surrounding area food pantries meet expected increase in need for food. - May 07, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
The Training, Education & Research Institute Celebrates Record Number of Guests and Donations at Annual Fundraising Gala
TERI’s Cuvee delle Vite Event Advances Capital Campaign to Build New Campus for Autism and Special Needs Population. - May 07, 2011 - TERI
New Non-Profit Launches to Assist Abused Children and Young Adults
The Eddie James Foundation for Children to Award Grants in Honor of Fallen Motorcyclist. - May 07, 2011 - The Eddie James Foundation for Children
Staten Island Yankees to Dedicate Proceeds from Friday July 8th, 2011 Game to PAWS NY
Portion of Sales Through PAWS NY Goes Directly to PAWS NY. - May 07, 2011 - PAWS NY
Runners, Take Your Mark
31st Annual Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Run is set for Sunday, May 15, 2011. - May 07, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Horse Rescue Haven Becomes a Federally-Approved 501c3 Charity, Able to Use Tax Deductible Contributions to Support Their Northern Nevada Horse Rescue Facility
Horse Rescue Haven, Sparks, Nevada, has been approved by the IRS as a federally-approved 501c3 charity. This enables them to offer tax deductible receipts for authorized contributions of money, feed and other resources, to support its important horse rescue facility; along with their educational campaigns, designed to help prevent horse neglect and abuse. - May 06, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Maurer Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island-based breast health education non-profit, welcomes new board members Susan Iadarola of the Dana Rader Golf School and Maureen Dougherty of Comerford & Dougherty, LLP. “I am thrilled that both Susan and Maureen have decided to join us in this great... - May 06, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
Maha Meditation Website Launch
New Meditation website www.MahaMeditation.org reveals the Supreme Esoteric Buddhist meditation techniques for eliminating diseases and attaining Enlightenment. - May 06, 2011 - Maha Meditation
Digital Ad Agency BMI Elite Donates to Lacrosse Tournament Benefiting Michael Stolzenberg Trust
Digital Advertising Agency BMI Elite Donates $1000.00 to Support Children’s Lacrosse Charity Tournament Benefiting the Michael Stolzenberg Rehabilitative Trust. - May 06, 2011 - BMI Elite
NAWBO Southern Nevada Chapter Hosts May 24 Program
“Show Me The Money: What is Business Credit?” - May 06, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
Actor Jeff Fahey Joins Friends Forever’s Global Advisory Council
Friends Forever, a 501c3 organization whose mission is to promote trust and understanding among cultures in conflict on both local and international levels, announced today that actor Jeff Fahey has joined the Friends Forever Global Advisory Council. “Jeff Fahey is recognized globally for... - May 05, 2011 - Friends Forever USA
Kids In Need Foundation Receives $25,000 Grant from Staples Foundation for Learning
Funds will support free school supplies for Denver students. - May 05, 2011 - Kids In Need Foundation
Matthew 25: Ministries' Disaster Team Returns from Tornado-Ravaged Alabama
Matthew 25: Ministries' Assessment Team returned on Tuesday, May 3 from tornado-ravaged Alabama. Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH began trucking supplies to Alabama on Sunday, May 1. Matthew 25's initial shipments comprised almost 300,000 pounds of products including non-perishable food, water, personal care kits and diapers. 180,000 meals from Matthew 25’s Food Processing Center were included in the shipments. - May 05, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Another peakPRgroup Success as Betty White, Josh Duhamel and St. Johns Medical Center Raise $400 Thousand at The American Red Cross Red Tie Event 2011
PeakPRgroup are proud to announce their participation and the huge success for the 2011 The Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair, which raised an astounding four hundred thousand dollars. The annual much coveted affair was held at the luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel, in Santa Monica. Black... - May 04, 2011 - peakPRgroup
MyLLC.com Joins Forces with Startup America Partnership to Assist, Educate and Protect Emerging Entrepreneurs and Businesses Nationwide
Nation’s leading document filing and business entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations joins Fortune 500 Companies, National Non-Profits in supporting President Obama’s Startup America Partnership vision. - May 04, 2011 - MyLLC.com
Artists Clash to Raise Funds for Art Education
NYC-based arts non profit 501(c)3 Art For Progress (www.artforprogress.org) will feature the winners of the fifth annual international competitions, "Clash of the Artists" on May 13th -14th at Headquarters Studio in Tribeca. The showcase events serve to raise funds for AFP's Arts Education Program, and bring together the genres of visual art, music, and fashion. - May 04, 2011 - Art For Progress
Burnetti Children’s Foundation’s Swan Boat “Whirlaway” Wins 2011 Lakeland Derby
Burnetti Children’s Foundation’s “Whirlaway” Swan Boat Wins 2011 Lakeland Derby. - May 04, 2011 - Burnetti Children's Foundation
Teich Garden Systems Installs 10 Gardens at Boys & Girls Clubs Around the Country for Comcast Cares Day
Teich Garden Systems announced the opening of 10 Good Food Gardens at Boys & Girls Clubs across the country this past weekend. The 10 gardens, a joint undertaking of The Food Network and Comcast Communications, commemorate the 10th anniversary of Comcast Cares Day, in which thousands of Comcast... - May 04, 2011 - Teich Garden Systems
Townspeople Opens 34 Affordable and Supportive Apartments for People with Special Needs: Grand Opening, May 12, 2011
Townspeople, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), continues providing quality, affordable and supportive housing for low-income people in San Diego with the opening of its latest acquisition/rehab property in Normal Heights. The building will celebrate its grand opening with a... - May 03, 2011 - Townspeople
Birmingham International Center is Taking Donations for Tornado Relief Efforts via Cell Phone Micro Donations
Financial donations are needed to support disaster relief efforts. The Birmingham International Center asks those who want to help please text “BIC” to 41010 to donate $10 through their cell phone or call 1-205-252-7652. Donations more than $10 can be made online at... - May 02, 2011 - Birmingham International Center
Sixteen 'Painted Cats' in the Cat Care Society's 30th Anniversary Celebration Featured at Lakewood Arts Council Gallery During May
"Tails of the Painted Cats," the 30th Anniversary Art Event Fundraiser for the shelter cats at the Cat Care Society (CCS), are now on display at the Lakewood Arts Council Co-op Gallery during the month of May through June 4. A public reception is Thursday, May 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at the LAC Gallery. - May 02, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Matthew 25: Ministries Sends First Truckload of Supplies to Tornado-Ravaged Alabama
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, Ohio will begin trucking disaster relief to tornado-ravaged Alabama on Sunday, May 1. Based on real-time reports coming in from partners on the ground in the devastated area, Matthew 25 will initially be sending food, water, personal care supplies and baby products. - May 01, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Allegro Music and Dance School Announcing Fundraising Concert for Japan: Music School Fundraiser May 22, 2011 and Summer Program Announcements
Allegro Music and Dance School has just announced a fundraising event on May 22, 2011. The proceeds of their spring concert will benefit Japan. The students at the music school are looking forward to raising funds for relief efforts, which will go toward assisting Japanese survivors and families of the recent earthquakes and tsunami disasters. - May 01, 2011 - Allegro Music and Dance School
American Tall Ship Institute Receives Support from Alex von Furstenberg
Alex von Furstenberg Lends Support to ATSI Youth Programming - May 01, 2011 - Alex von Furstenberg
Rescue Bank Named Beneficiary of GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site
Tim Kunin, CEO of The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood Network, named Rescue Bank a “click beneficiary” of The Animal Rescue Site’s homepage purple button. Each click donation will support the Houston-based Rescue Bank’s distribution of pet food and supplies to shelters, pet food banks, and rescue organizations. - April 29, 2011 - GreaterGood
New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Marks May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month with Activities Across the Boroughs
Awareness-Building Critical for Autoimmune Disease that Affects More Than 60,000 New Yorkers and 1.5 Million People Nationwide. - April 28, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Soul’s Harbor Receives Donation from Access Self Storage
For the homeless community of Dallas, help is not always easy to find. A number of facilities exist in the metroplex that offer a warm meal and a bed for the night, but these locations are easily overwhelmed by the sheer number of those in need. Because of this, most of the shelters in the area are... - April 28, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Launches New Education Initiative Bucks for Books
Greg Hickey Joins ETC Board of Directors - April 28, 2011 - Engeye