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.
The Training, Education & Research Institute Launches 250K Before Cuvee Campaign
TERI Asks Community for Help Raising Needed Funds for its New Campus to Improve the Lives of People with Autism and Other Special Needs - April 27, 2011 - TERI
Dinner Dance to Benefit Children with Autism
HeartShare Human Services is hosting its annual dinner dance to benefit its preschool and school age programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. - April 27, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Iconic Television Producers Honored by Child Actors
Current child actors are too young to have caught The Brady Bunch in the first primetime run of the show. But that doesn't stop them from loving the retro-cool, iconic TV series. This month the producers of that show, Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz, will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy
Audiences remember her as the adorable daughter and nose-twitching witch, Tabitha Stevens, from the 1970s television series Bewitched. This month Erin Murphy will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. The event will be held on April 30th at Universal Studios Hollywood. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Non-Profit Responds to Michelle Obama’s Challenge; 1,000 iPAD2 Giveaway Program Targets Solutions for Jobless Veterans and Families
Non-profit Patriot Enterprise Project, Inc., (PEP) announced the opening of its national military veteran’s business ownership initiatives with a 1,000 iPAD2s Giveaway. The innovative non-profit donation program will accelerate legislation and veteran advocacy initiatives to help quickly establish self-sustaining careers for more than 100,000 Gulf War veterans. - April 25, 2011 - Patriot Enterprise Project
Access Self Storage Brings Students $20,000 Closer to Tour
"There is no better way to raise money than to collect the old, the out-of-date, and the antique junk from one friend and sell it to another," states Doug Hunt. Students from all over the DFW metroplex did exactly that this month at Dallas’ largest garage sale. Each year, the Chapel... - April 25, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Cocktail Reception Kicks Off the 2011 Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner
Cocktails, scrumptious appetizers, and great networking the evening of April 12 marked the official kick-off of the Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner this June. The reception was a celebratory preview of the Pink Diamond Dinner, the Maurer Foundation’s annual gala dedicated to raising money for breast health education. To register for or sponsor the Pink Diamond Dinner, held June 11 at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook, please visit www.pinkdiamondinner.com. - April 25, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
St. Louis Cardinals and WITS Announce 2nd Annual Green Week E-Cycling and Appliance Recycling Drive
Cardinals Announce 2nd Annual Green Week at Busch Rain or Shine Week's Events (April 19 – April 26) to Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Earth Day In celebration of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, the St. Louis Cardinals will host their 2nd annual Green Week, April 19 through April 26,... - April 24, 2011 - WITS
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Superstar Tim Howard Needs Your Help to Support Children and Families with Tourette Syndrome
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome - April 23, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ecoShuttle Event Aims to Raise Funds & Garden Beds for Local Charity
ecoShuttle, a sustainable charter bus company based in Portland, OR, is planning a fundraising party at their new location. The soiree is an effort to promote ecoShuttle’s participation in Portland’s Growing Gardens program Dawn of the Bed. The company is holding the family-friendly party at their headquarters Sunday, May 1st located at 2420 NE Columbia Boulevard in northeast Portland. Party-goers can expect to find live music, delicious food, beer, wine, a silent auction, crafts and more. - April 22, 2011 - ecoShuttle
Tumaini International Ministries Walk for AIDS Orphans in Kenya
Walk for the Kids on May 21 from 9 to 11:30 am at Millikan High School in Long Beach, CA will raise funds to support AIDS orphans in Kenya. - April 22, 2011 - Tumaini International Ministries
The First Step is the Hardest – Glee Star Lends Her Name to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter joins "Over the Edge for KIT" - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - April 22, 2011 - Kids Included Together
Curtin Clan Surname Gathering in Chicago
The Curtin Clan Inc. will hold its seventh Clan Gathering in Chicago, June 24th-26th, 2011. Previous Gatherings have been in Massachusetts, New York, Ontario in Canada and every other year in Ireland. The conference will cover Curtin genealogy, Irish heritage, local speakers and attendees can meet Margaret Curtain of Australia, world’s foremost authority on the Curtins of Ireland. The Gathering will be held at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, IL. Go to http://curtinorg for info. - April 21, 2011 - The Curtin Clan Association
Four Local Women Receive Prestigious Award from Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored Nina Anuario, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, Teri O'Connor and Carol Stillwell with its prestigious Women of Distinction Award. - April 21, 2011 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Casey Cares Foundation Announces University of Maryland Basketball Coach, Gary Williams, to Join Golf Classic and Dinner
University of Maryland Basketball Coach Gary Williams will be honored by the Casey Cares Foundation. He will play golf and be honored at dinner on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills, MD. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. - April 20, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
Young Survivors of Childhood Cancer Lead Annual Walk to Raise Awareness About Pediatric Cancer
Founded in Memory of Their Deceased Son, DC Based Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation Holds Annual Walk to Support Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Families. - April 20, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Norwalk Exchange Club Strengthens America Through Volunteer Award
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7p.m. on Wednesday (05/18/11) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center on East Avenue. Now is the time to celebrate the unsung heroes in our community who often go unrecognized. The Exchange Club of Norwalk is honoring a Norwalk resident with the Book of... - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
The Russian American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Awareness Program
RADA to Raise Knowledge About Oral Cancer Through Free Screenings and a Fundraiser - April 19, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Tinatin Releases Debut EP "Wild," Focusing Attention on Potential Ravages of Climate Change; Released on the Eve of Annual Earth Day
Singer/songwriter Tinatin and collaborator and co-songwriter/producer Ayhan Sahin -- both New York-based musicians have banded to record Tinatin’s debut EP, “Wild” on Young Pals Music. It’s no coincidence that the six-song collection is timed for release on April 19, the eve of Earth Day. Its title track offers a socially conscious anthem about the consequences of climate change, as a rash of alarming trends sweep the land. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxWAcP-2VAE - April 19, 2011 - Young Pals Music
DirectRooms.com – Kuta Beach Hosts Special Charity Day for Orphans on 12 June 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Kuta Beach will be a scene of fun and laughter in June as a local charity organises a series of activities for Bali’s orphans and underprivileged children. - April 19, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
A Tribute to the American Himalayan Foundation on the Conversation Crossroad Radio Show April 21st, 7pm EST
Join Conversation Crossroad radio show hosts Betty-Lynn White and Garrison Leykam as they pay tribute to the American Himalayan Foundation. Their guest from the AHF will be Eileen Moncoeur, Program Director of the American Himalayan Foundation. The American Himalayan Foundation has been working... - April 19, 2011 - Conversation Crossroad
“All My Children” Cast Member, J. R. Martinez, Featured in “Trial by Fire: Lives Re-forged”
J.R. Martinez, (“Brot Monroe”), is a featured subject in "Trial By Fire: Lives Re-forged," a new, feature-length documentary on burn survivors produced by Connecticut-based, Pyewackitt Productions. The film, set for release in Sept. 2011, tells the dramatic and inspirational... - April 18, 2011 - Pyewackitt Productions
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gathers Manhattan’s Most Stylish to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Fight Against Lupus
3rd Annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon Honors NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Designer Mary Norton - April 16, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
DoJiggy Introduces Customer Referral Incentive Program
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, introduces a new referral incentive program that rewards current customers for sales referrals. - April 15, 2011 - DoJiggy
Single Parent Advocate to Hold Art and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Terry Hitchcock of the Award-Winning Documentary Film, "My Run," Will Co-Host Event.
Single Parent Advocate, a non-profit organization for helping single parent families, will host a Live Art and Silent Auction Fundraiser at Colliers International, April 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Terry Hitchcock, whose inspiring story was recently featured in the award-winning “My Run” documentary movie, will serve as Honorary Chairperson. - April 15, 2011 - Single Parent Advocate
Colocation America Celebrates Earth Day with Week Long Promotion and Charitable Donation
Colocation America will contribute $100 for every new colocation sign up between April 18, 2011 through April 22, 2011, with donations going to TreePeople - April 15, 2011 - Colocation America
The SOLD Project Competes to Win GlobalGiving's Open Challenge
Local nonprofit has chance to receive funding for its human trafficking prevention programs in Thailand via innovative online marketplace for philanthropy. - April 15, 2011 - The SOLD Project
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Android App for AmpleHarvest.org
Anyone with extra garden produce or store bought items is now able to donate to a local food pantry using their Android phone. - April 14, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Raise Autism Awareness with Three Bears Hair Bows (www.threebearshairbows.com)
Autism is a disorder that is very close to the owners of Three Bears Hair Bows. One of the owner's friends and best customers has a son that has this disorder. She has touched their hearts and they want to do something that helps the autism community. During the month of April Three Bears Hair Bows will donate 10% of sales to raise autism awareness. - April 14, 2011 - Three Bears Hair Bows
Denver's Cat Care Society Celebrates 30th Anniversary with "Tails of the Painted Cats" Art Project, Now on Display at Santa Fe Art District Galleries Through April 30
"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 Santa Fe Art District Galleries through April 30. The exhibit includes 16 painted fiberglass cats, each about 28" tall and painted a different theme by local artists. - April 14, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Caring 4 Kids Foundation and Treasure Island, Las Vegas Team Up to Bring Easter Joy to Las Vegas Valley Children
Caring 4 Kids Foundation and Treasure Island, Las Vegas are teaming up this Easter to ensure 200 Las Vegas Valley children have an extra special holiday. - April 14, 2011 - Caring 4 Kids Foundation
Win Daily Giveaways from Charitable Woven Blanket Manufacturer Blanket America at facebook.com/BlanketAmerica
Blanket America, a charitable blankets manufacturer, is offering 30 days of free giveaways on www.facebook.com/BlanketAmerica. - April 13, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Non-Profit Organization Gives Teen Girls a Lesson in Leadership
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs will host its Young Entrepreneurs Series Leadership Camp, a leadership development program for teen girls age 14 to 18. The camp will take place July 10 - 13, 2011 at Howell Conference & Nature Center located in Howell, Michigan. Leadership Camp is... - April 13, 2011 - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
Girls on the Run of the Triangle Announces New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Quintiles - the Ninth Annual Event Will Take Place on Saturday, April 16
Girls on the Run of the Triangle (www.gotrtriangle.org) will host the Ninth Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Quintiles. It will take place on Saturday April 16, 2011 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at American Tobacco Campus’ Diamond View Park. Post-race celebration will continue with a festival for people of all ages and will include a Kids Zone, interactive playgrounds, food, music, entertainment, and many more fun and exciting activities for families and kids. - April 13, 2011 - Girls on the Run of the Triangle
Let's Move Together! - Support the Fight by Joining Your Local Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. It's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. - April 13, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
BooneOakley and Studiobanks Launch JapanSaver.com to Encourage Donations to Support Japan Relief Efforts
Two Charlotte, NC based agencies team up to create viral platform to support Japan's earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. - April 13, 2011 - Studiobanks
ALC Spring Fundraiser - Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland, CA
Join them to help adults ages 55 and older that are low income and at risk of homelessness to secure affordable housing. - April 11, 2011 - A Lelaind Community (ALC)
Children of New York Honor Their Mentors for National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Across New York State Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies gathered letters from youth who wanted to show appreciation and gratitude to their volunteer mentors during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 10-16th. - April 10, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters - New York's CHildren of Promise
Lupus Research Institute Enthusiastically Supports Plans to Reduce Ethnic and Racial Health Disparities Announced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Lupus Research Institute and its National Coalition of state and local organizations welcomes the two strategies announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen and expand community-led efforts to achieve health equity across the nation. The Lupus... - April 09, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, Has Been Named Patron of the Issa Trust Foundation
The Issa Trust Foundation board announced today the appointment of His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, to the position of Patron of the Issa Trust Foundation. - April 09, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
K2 Adventures Foundation Summer in the City Fashion Show
Trendy fashions to support children with disabilities - April 09, 2011 - K2 Adventures Foundation, Inc.
Longest BBQ World Record Attempt Proudly Sponsored by BBQBarbecues
Supporters of children's charity, WellChild are teaming up to break a Guinness World Record for the Worlds Longest BBQ - a staggering 30 hour marathon. - April 08, 2011 - BBQbarbecues
WaterCan Seeks Votes for Clean Water Projects in “Friends of Naturalizer” Campaign
Canada Water Charity, WaterCan selected as finalist in online voting contest. Naturalizer to award winning charity with $20,000. - April 08, 2011 - WaterCan
Cramer Toyota of Venice Donates Vehicle Service to the The Loveland Center in Venice
Cramer Toyota of Venice Donates Vehicle service to the The Loveland Center in Venice and has now repaired car free of charge. - April 07, 2011 - Cramer Toyota of Venice
GreaterGood Network Visitors Donate More Than $100,000 to Mercy Corps in March
Visitors to The GreaterGood Network of websites contributed more than $100,000 in March to Mercy Corps’ rescue efforts in Japan—and those contributions were delivered to Mercy Corps within days of collection. “At The GreaterGood Network, we offer an unique service called the... - April 07, 2011 - GreaterGood
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Fourth Annual First Step Program: LI Women Receive New Business Apparel as They Prepare to Re-Enter the Workforce and Gain Independence
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, hosted its Fourth Annual First Step Program on Sunday, April 3, and Monday, April 4, at its Roslyn Village headquarters. Over 40 Long Island women who are transitioning back into the workforce received... - April 06, 2011 - The Junior League of Long Island
TFI Envision Working with Keystone House to Extend New Branding to Signage
The application of the new Keystone House, Inc. brand, designed by TFI Envision, is in the process of being extended to signage for the new facility in Norwalk, CT. Exterior signage will play an important role in literally bringing greater visibility Keystone. Keystone is committed to creating a... - April 02, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Africa Charity WaterCan Hosts Ethiopian Water Expert in Celebration of World Water Day on March 22
“We Unite for Water Speaking Tour” in Ottawa and Toronto to bring critical attention to global water crisis. - April 02, 2011 - WaterCan
TheSSLstore and 4Green Donate $1000 to UNICEF for Japan Recovery
TheSSLstore.com, one of the most prominent major-brand SSL security certificate providers, is donating $1000 to UNICEF’s Japan recovery division through its 4Green environmental program. - April 02, 2011 - The SSL Store