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.
Africa Faces a Lost Generation of Children Deprived of Their Chance for Education
Charity volunteer Kerstin Weber seeks to tap into America's generosity to improve educational opportunities for a new generation of African children through the nonprofit project "Give an African Child a Book and School Supplies." - February 25, 2011 - The Progress Partnership
Ebony Awakening Sponsors Journey Through Black Music for Black History Month
Ebony Awakening (http://www.ebonyawakening.org) sponsored a “Journey Through Black Music” where Tampa Bay musicians thrilled the audience at the Historic Fort Harrison Hotel in celebration for Black History Month. - February 25, 2011 - Church of Scientology
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Partners with Fantasy Sports 4 Kids to Raise Funds for Pediatric Brain Tumor and Cancer Victims
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) announced today that they are the newest charity to become associated with Fantasy Sports 4 Kids. Fantasy Sports for Kids (FS4K) connects participants of fantasy sports leagues, charitable organizations and their communities, and professional athletes. - February 25, 2011 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
What: The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 9 Chef Vintner Dinners, 13 Wine Fest trustees, 9 Wineries, 3 wine distributors, 9 dinner chefs, 12 Chef stations at the Grand Tasting, 31 Live auction lots (all detailed on www.swflwinefest.org) Expect 400+ guests on Saturday at Grand... - February 25, 2011 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Paul’s Project Selected as Recipient of Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program
Paul’s Project announced today that it was selected as the recipient charity by the offices of Drs. Kochenour and Nichols for their 7th Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program and has received an $850 donation. Through this program, the orthodontics office offers $1 for every pound of... - February 25, 2011 - Paul's Project, Inc.
Synagogue to Hold Masquerade Ball Fundraiser
Congregation Beth Israel announced today that it will hold a Purim Masquerade Ball fundraiser on March 12, 2011. The synagogue hopes the masquerade ball will attract a large attendance from among its membership and the broader community since the goal is to raise needed funds for the organization,... - February 24, 2011 - Congregation Beth Israel
Kids Wish Network Grants Disney Wish to Little Boy with Cystic Fibrosis
A 6-year-old with cystic fibrosis has his only wish to visit Disney World granted through national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. - February 24, 2011 - Kids Wish Network
International Conference April 6 on Deteriorating Condition of Men and Boys
Seeking Solutions to Problems of men and boys Academicians, Researchers and Ad Industry Leaders to focus on male problems at April 6 Conference The program will also be available via the internet to registered participants. Edward M. Stephens, M.D., FMS founder and chair, notes that the... - February 23, 2011 - Foundation for Male Studies
Nourishing USA and Jewish Association for Service for the Aged—Van Cortland Senior Center Collaborating to Improve Health and Nutrition for Those In-Need
JASA--Van Cortland Senior Center and Nourishing USA are pleased to announce Community Healthy Eating and Nutrition Classes for those in-need on 3/22/2011. These classes are open to all and represent some of the only preventative health in NYC. - February 23, 2011 - Nourishing USA
Koplas & Company Donates Through Its Help Give Back Charitable Program
Koplas & Company, CPA, P.A. contributes money to the American Red Cross through its Help Give Back charitable program; will provide much needed help to charities in the Treasure Coast area. - February 23, 2011 - Koplas & Company CPA PA
78-Year Old Mission Viejo Woman Helps Feed Hundreds of Families; Recognized with O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
78-year old Orange County native Jan Brick is no stranger to hungry mouths, having fed nine children, 22 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren over the course of her enriched life. But beyond Brick’s commitment to feeding her own family, her decade-long resolve to the plight of more... - February 22, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
TNNWC Member Joins Efforts Combating Abuse, Community Crime
A valued contributor to TNNWC Group, LLC, and a member of the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Soke Joseph L. Droual, has joined Curtis Sliwa’s Guardian Angels to protect youth in Huntington Town, NY. He also works with the National Organization for Women’s Safety Awareness. As part of TNNWC’s BUZZWORKS team, Soke Joe provides member businesses with social media guidance and support, Adam J. Kovitz and Douglas Castle, Co-Chairpersons of TNNWC, said. Membership in TNNWC is free. - February 22, 2011 - TNNWC Group, LLC
Paladin CEO Joins 6Stones Board
Enoch S. Timothy, President CEO of Paladin Consulting, Inc., has volunteered to serve as a board member for 6Stones, a rapidly growing charity dedicated to providing a helping hand to benefit children, families and others who find themselves in need. Paladin Consulting, Inc. has provided business... - February 21, 2011 - Paladin Consulting, Inc.
Grassroots Advocacy in 140 Characters or Less: Study on Corporate Use of Twitter for Advocacy Released
The results from a new research study conducted by 720 Strategies’ social media specialist and Senior Account Director, Lauren Tanner DiPaola, on how Fortune 500 companies are using the social media platform Twitter for advocacy and communications, will be released in a webinar discussion on... - February 19, 2011 - SevenTwenty Strategies
Local Pennsylvania Women to Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids with AIDS
From October 1 to October 12, 2011 fourteen women will climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for a great cause. Of those fourteen women, ten of them are from South Central Pennsylvania. In cooperation with the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA), these women have accepted this... - February 19, 2011 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Journey to Roof of World: Tibetan Sacred Dance Performance by Monks from Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
On Saturday, March 12th, 2011 nine Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India will be in Flagstaff, Arizona. They will be performing the centuries-old sacred dance ceremony at the Coconino Center for the Arts, beginning at 7:00 p.m. - February 18, 2011 - Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
LinktoEXPERT.com Aligns with the Nation’s Largest Network of Social Enterprises
LinktoEXPERT.com, global web portal, and Social Enterprise Alliance partner to create sustainability and earned income ventures. The affiliation leverages members’ education, contacts, and experience to launch profitable businesses that meet critical social needs. - February 17, 2011 - Link to Expert
Paul's Project Receives Grant from DeBartolo Family Foundation
Paul’s Project announced today that it has received a $5,000 donation from The DeBartolo Family Foundation. Paul’s Project was established in 2009 and is dedicated to providing support for the parents of critically ill children. Relying on donations and community support, the... - February 17, 2011 - Paul's Project, Inc.
Jesse Willms Helps Provides a Romantic Valentine's Day at Bissell Centre
Jesse Willms was proud to help provide a Valentines Day dinner to the participants of Bissell Centre. - February 16, 2011 - Jesse Willms
Edgy, Affordable Fashion for a Cause
TT's Attic apparel and accessory boutique pledges to donate 20% of online sales to a different charity each month. - February 16, 2011 - TT's Attic
Advocates Head to D.C. to Lobby Congress and Fight Arthritis
The annual Advocacy Summit brings together advocates, young and old, from across the country to meet with their Members of Congress. - February 16, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: "It's Time for Answers on Lupus in New York City"
Foundation Urges New Yorkers with Lupus to Ask Their Doctor About the Just-Launched Manhattan Lupus Surveillance Program. - February 15, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Tweet and Give Users Tweet for Charity
New York-based Tweet And Give LLC releases a Twitter app that enables users to earn donations for charity simply by Tweeting, at no cost to users. - February 15, 2011 - Tweet And Give LLC
Cell Spy Online Donates to Conservation International and International Medical Corps
CellSpyOnline is excited to support two great charity initiatives: Conservation International and International Medical Corps. - February 14, 2011 - CellSpyOnline
Stars Come Out to Shine for the Young Storytellers Foundation
Celebrities to Attend the Bohemian Dream Party at Bardot Hollywood on March 6th - February 14, 2011 - Rochester PR
Former Toyota Executive Launches "God of Hope" Project
Author J. Davis Illingworth seeks to reach the world for Christ through his nonprofit "God of Hope" project, beginning today with the release of the book and website. - February 14, 2011 - God of Hope, Inc.
The Launch of a Noble Cause: LogosGiveHope.com
On February 14, 2011, www.LogosGiveHope.com will launch its site that gives new hope to Non Profit Organizations (NPOs) here in the U.S. and throughout the world. Funds to develop the software are needed for this noble cause and businesses and individuals are asked to help by posting your business logo/website link or picture from an individual contributor on the www.LogosGiveHope.com site for all to see and visit your site. Help hundreds of NPOs and be part of the bigger picture. - February 14, 2011 - LogosGiveHope.com
"Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project" Partners with EFX Performance to Offer Beneficial Way for Advocates to Combat Dolphin Slaughter
In an effort to support and generate awareness for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project (ROBDP), EFX Performance, a major producer of holographic performance bands, is utilizing its surging popularity and high visibility to create a signature band in an effort to help save dolphins from captivity and slaughter. - February 13, 2011 - EFX Performance, Inc
"Hope for Haiti" Honored by Kelly Capolino with Diamond Volunteer Award
Hope for Haiti thanked 25 dedicated volunteers at the Diamond Volunteer Award reception held in their honor on January 20, 2011. - February 13, 2011 - Kelly E. Capolino
$100,000 to Help Low-Income Families Keep Their Heat
EnergyShare, a program to help low-income households pay their Con Edison bill, has received an additional $100,000. - February 13, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
SAF Studios Presents “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio
The National Concierge Association’s National Partner, SAF Studios, is presenting “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio, April 15, 2011. The Celebrity-Charity Poker Tournament, hosted by Vince Van Patten from the... - February 12, 2011 - National Concierge Association
New York Attorney Advises Churches to Review Finances Amid Rise in Foreclosures
Attorney Rudolph Migliore advises churches to review their finances due to the ongoing recession and church foreclosures. - February 12, 2011 - Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C.
Eden Autism Benefits from Being Home-Tech’s "Charity of the Month"
Home-Tech recently made two contributions to support the mission of Eden Autism Services, including the organization as the recipient of Home-Tech’s Charity of the Month program sponsoring Eden’s Annual ArtFest. - February 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Balfour Beatty Construction Delivers 1,700 Valentines to Military Veterans
Balfour Beatty Construction's divisions in California and Texas turn to some of the youngest artists in their communities to create and distribute Valentines to patients at local Veterans Associations hospitals. - February 11, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Firemen by Day, Rockers by Night: Chicago Area Firefighters Rock to Raise Money for Charity with Benefit Show
Red Rebel County, Chicago's premier Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly cover band, is hosting "CFD Heroes Night" to raise proceeds to benefit the Ignite the Spirit charity that assists families of fallen or injured Chicago Firefighters. The event will be held on Friday, March 11th, at Joe's on Weed Street in Chicago. - February 11, 2011 - Red Rebel County
Golfregistrations Announces a Free Webinar, “How to Tee Up Your Charity Golf Tournament for Success”
Golfregistrations, provider of online golf tournament software, will host a free webinar on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 12:00 – 12:45 pm (MST). The webinar will discuss guidelines and tips to help organizations be more successful implementing corporate golf events and charity golf tournaments. - February 11, 2011 - DoJiggy
A Beautiful Day Art Gallery Seeks Non-Profit Agencies to Share Proceeds from the Sales of Artwork
Kea’au artist reports that non-profit organizations can receive ongoing funds by sharing her art images for sale with their supporters. - February 11, 2011 - A Beautiful Day
IJIS Institute Badge & Tech Benefit Set for April 20
Event to celebrate Institute's 10th anniversary and benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. - February 11, 2011 - IJIS Institute
MyCotorra.com Selects Liga Contra el Cancer as the Recipient of Their First Charitable Initiative
Each month, MyCotorra choose a local charity and donates $1 from every deal every day. - February 11, 2011 - myCotorra.com
Harry Overjoyed When His Wish Came True – with the Help of a Manchester Limo Hire Company
A terminally ill boy had his wish granted by a children's charity and a Manchester limo hire company. - February 11, 2011 - Limo-Scene
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, is Vying for $5,000 Giveaway
PANDORA has a chance of getting $5,000 from GuideStar and GreatNonProfits to help people with NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders. - February 10, 2011 - PANDORA Org
The Coalition for Tactical Medicine (CTM) Receives Continued Support from Combat Medical Systems (CMS)
Corporate donors like like Combat Medical Systems will help accomplish CTM's mission to: Strengthen the lifesaving capabilities of tactical medical responders worldwide. - February 10, 2011 - Coalition for Tactical Medicine
Easter Seals Celebrates 20-Year Shop&Care Partnership with Food Lion Family of Banners, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food
Shop&Care campaign runs Feb. 9 – March 8 - February 10, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
Drought, Lack of Food Threaten Millions in Horn of Africa, Says World Vision
Aid agency responding in Kenya, Somalia to improve access to water, provide livestock assets. World Vision says years of unrelenting drought in many parts of the region have thrown the Horn of Africa into a humanitarian crisis that is threatening the lives of millions of families living in the... - February 10, 2011 - World Vision US
Professional Coaches in Kansas City Area Celebrate International Coaching Week by Announcing Recipient of 2011 Non-Profit Leadership Coaching Grant
In celebration of International Coaching Week (February 7-13), the Kansas City Chapter of International Coaching Federation (ICF), Heartland Coaches Association (HCA) announces Heartland Habitat for Humanity as recipient of their 2011 Non-Profit Coaching Service Grant. The Heartland Habitat for Humanity leadership team will receive free coaching services from six volunteer members of HCA during the months of March, April and May. - February 09, 2011 - HeartlandCoachesAssociation
AOMUSIC and HavServe Unite to Support the Children in the Villages of Haiti
Innovative non-profit organization plans comprehensive music program to aid youth in Haiti's villages; world/fusion group AO Music is among first to pledge fundraising and hands-on support. - February 09, 2011 - AO Music
Orlampa Enterprises Announces Its Non-Profit Organization Fund Raising Platform
Orlampa Enterprises, Inc., a Trinity, Florida based internet marketing company announces its new non-profit organization fund raising program available to all approved 501 (c) organizations. This royalty program is 100% free to the non-profit organization. The program is quite amazing and simple... - February 09, 2011 - Orlampa Enterprises
The Forgotten Population: Disabled Adults Get the Boot in Education
In an effort to spread awareness, continued support and uninterrupted education for adults with disabilities, Marketing a Cause has launched the Forgotten Population fundraising campaign. - February 08, 2011 - Marketing A Cause
Homegrown Lacrosse and Minnesota Swarm Enter Third Year of Collaborative Relationship
Continued support of nonprofit by the Minnesota Swarm reflects commitment to the state’s growing youth lacrosse community. For a third year, the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Minnesota Swarm, has partnered with Twin Cities-based nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse to support the growth of... - February 08, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse