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.
Phelps Stokes Was Awarded $135,000 from the Merck Foundation to Implement a Health Leadership Development Initiative
Phelps Stokes received a grant to implement a Health Leadership Development Initiative for Afro-Colombian high school students who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in the health sciences. - November 25, 2010 - Phelps Stokes
Hillsides Children’s Charity Announces Holiday Toy Drive
Provides Pasadena residents with opportunity to make a difference. - November 25, 2010 - Hillsides
Hillsides Children Charity Brings Thanksgiving Home to Families
National Charity League of Pasadena Donates Food Baskets to Hillsides. - November 25, 2010 - Hillsides
VoicePulse Customers Will be Helping Soldiers Overseas Call Home
VoicePulse customers will be helping to raise money for the USO Operation Phone Home program when they call their family this Thanksgiving. - November 25, 2010 - VoicePulse
Team Daniel Foundation Debuts Revamped Magazine
Team Daniel Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting North Carolinians with developmental disabilities, has rejuvenated its quarterly magazine, EMPOWERED.The only publication in the state written specifically for the developmental disabilities community, EMPOWERED tailors its content to... - November 25, 2010 - Team Daniel
San Francisco Food Bank to Provide Holiday Groceries for a Record Number of Families This Thanksgiving
With donations down and requests for food hitting all-time highs, the Food Bank faces one of its toughest holiday seasons ever - November 25, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
Native Air’s Flight for a Cause Donates $15,000 to River Cities United Way
Omniflight's Native Air operating subsidiary serving Arizona, New Mexico and Texas gives back to the communities it serves through charitable donations. - November 25, 2010 - Omniflight Helicopters, Inc.
Charity of the Year, Nourishing USA Joining with Barnes & Noble to Wrap-Up Hunger
Nourishing NYC, will be helping hundreds of Barnes & Noble patrons “wrap-up hunger” this holiday season. - November 25, 2010 - Nourishing USA
Black and Missing Foundation Inc. Uses Twitter to Find Missing Persons of Color
Black and Missing Foundation Inc. (BAM FI) today announced that it has begun to use Twitter (Twitter@BAM_FI) as another vehicle to feature missing persons of color. "We must utilize all avenues to bring awareness to missing persons of color,”"said President and CEO Derrica Wilson. - November 25, 2010 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Your Door & More Partners with Apex Historical Society to Create Holiday Greeting Cards
Brenda Priest Creates Illustrations For Fund-Raising Efforts - November 25, 2010 - Your Door & More
Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location Hosted by CS3 Technology
Annual Toys for Tots participation allows for family and workplace to come together to benefit the community. - November 24, 2010 - CS3 Technology
Ha’Tell Again Offers Beautiful Photo Hanukkah Holiday Books that Teach and Enchant
Aaron Ha’Tell announced today that the striking hardcover color classic “Lighting the Way to Freedom: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel” and the new poetic softcover black and white “A Celebration of Light: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel” are now both in print and available everywhere. - November 24, 2010 - Hanukkiot.Com
Charity Serving the Blind Kicks Off “Celebration of a Century” with KORBEL as Official Sponsor of 100th Birthday Bash
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) commenced a year-long “Celebration of a Century” of service on Thursday at their much anticipated 100th Birthday Bash. The exclusive event, held at McLoone’s Rum Runner, commemorated 100 years of unlocking opportunities for the blind and visually impaired and was attended by the charity’s most dedicated donors and volunteers, as well as clients. - November 24, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
SFK-Success for Kids Names Dr. Marybeth Gasman Chair of Global Education Advisory Board
SFK-Success for Kids today announced the appointment of Dr. Marybeth Gasman as the Chair of the organization’s Education Advisory Board. In this role, she is responsible for working with a team of expert researchers to provide guidance to SFK on its educational strategy, innovation,... - November 24, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
Capstone Donates $5 Million in Books to Books for Africa, Donation of 300,000 Books is Largest in Publishers’ History
Capstone, the leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, is donating 300,000 overstock books to Books for Africa, the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. - November 24, 2010 - Capstone
Most Deserving Organization Chosen for "Strategy Saturday" Expert Review. Dano Digital Contributors Select "The Yellowbird Charity"; Event to be Hosted at Communitech.
After three weeks of nominations, a team of web experts made their final decision today on which deserving organization would benefit most from a complete review of their online presence. The team has chosen "The Yellowbird Charity." “It was a very difficult decision for the... - November 22, 2010 - Dano Digital
Working Together
Guiding Eyes for the Blind was established in 1954, and has provided more than 7,200 blind and visually impaired men and women with specially bred dogs that grant them dignity, freedom, and greater independence. Although it costs upwards of $45,000 to breed, raise, train, and match each Guiding... - November 21, 2010 - TFI Envision, Inc.
International Council of Central Florida Celebrates 45 Years of Citizen Diplomacy, and Honors Citizen Diplomats
The International Council of Central Florida celebrated 45 years in Central Florida. Hosted at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando, ICCF presented awards to the Citizen Diplomat of the Year and the Citizen Diplomat Organization of the Year. - November 20, 2010 - International Council of Central Florida
Bellwether Community Credit Union Continues Tradition of Supporting New Horizons
BCCU Senior Management will deliver 2,000 pounds of turkeys on November 20th. - November 20, 2010 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
First Car Rental Supports The Freedom Revolution Unicycle Tour
On 26 November 2010, the Bobs for Good team and the good people of South Africa will embark on a world’s first journey to unicycle 2500 km off-road from Durban to Cape Town with the aim to fit shoes on to no fewer than 2000 of Mzansi’s neediest childrens’ feet. - November 20, 2010 - First Car Rental
Jaime Michaels Releases New Single to Benefit Gulf Residents
Singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels will donate proceeds from his new song, "Black River," to those affected by the Gulf. His new CD, "The Man With the Time Machine," debuts in January. - November 19, 2010 - jaime michaels
Internet Marketing Tampa Firm Bayshore Solutions Honored in Interactive Media Awards
Internet marketing firm Bayshore Solutions is proud to announce their most recent achievement for the Tampa Web design for the Christine’s Hope for Kids Foundation. - November 19, 2010 - Bayshore Solutions
Bridge Metrics to Support the GAVI Alliance
Bridge Metrics announced today that as an Integral Sponsor of the Microsoft Alumni Foundation 2010 Celebration, they have chosen to support the GAVI Alliance as its primary charity. The GAVI Alliance is a unique public-private partnership that develops and supports innovative ways to increase... - November 18, 2010 - Bridge Metrics
Tournament of Roses Queen and Court Visit Hillsides Children
Scheduled to attend over 150 public and media functions, the Tournament of Roses Queen and Rose Princesses took time to enjoy afternoon tea and crafts with young girls living at Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity. The royal court introduced themselves to the young... - November 18, 2010 - Hillsides
Hillsides Children Charity Needs Help with Adopt-a-Family Program
During the holidays, the financial challenge of meeting a family’s needs are greater. With support from the community, Hillsides Family Center is able to provide relief to families struggling during the holidays. At seven years old, Sarah was falling behind in school. She needed support and... - November 18, 2010 - Hillsides
19 NAFA Members Honored for Environmental Leadership
NAFA Fleet Management Congratulates the 19 Members who were recently honored for their work in sustainability. - November 18, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Christopher Weil & Company Raises Over $10,000 to Support Organ Donation and Transplant Organizations
Firm hosts book signing fundraiser with author Susan Whitman Helfgot who just released her first book The Match: Complete Strangers, a Miracle Face Transplant, Two Lives Transformed. - November 18, 2010 - Christopher Weil & Company
IEEE Communications Society to Demo Telcordia Visual Search Technology & GPS Collaboration System from Drakontas at the 2011 CES & IEEE CCNC 2011
New Tools Are Designed to Streamline the Access of Interactive, High-Resolution Multimedia & Help Teams Share Locations, Messages & Images in Real-Time Environments. - November 17, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Launches New Archive Website
Jesse Willms discusses the launch of his new site. He notes that it will help provide accurate and reliable news on him and his charity initiatives. - November 17, 2010 - Jesse Willms
The Issa Trust Foundation Partners with Upliftment Foundation to Improve Health and Well Being of the Children and Families in Jamaica
The Issa Trust Foundation has joined forces with the Upliftment Foundation to bring $50,000US of medical supplies and medications to help the children and families in Jamaica. - November 17, 2010 - Issa Trust Foundation
Bridge Metrics to Sponsor Microsoft Alumni Foundation 2010 Celebration
Bridge Metrics announced today that it is an Integral Sponsor of the Microsoft Alumni Foundation 2010 Celebration, where winners of the Integral Fellows Awards Program will be announced. The awards program is a cornerstone of the Foundation and recognizes Microsoft alumni who have dedicated their... - November 17, 2010 - Bridge Metrics
CFES School-College Partnerships Succeed in Rural Areas
A University of Michigan report found positive outcomes for rural students engaged in the school-college partnerships created by College For Every Student (CFES), a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented students for academic success in college. - November 16, 2010 - College For Every Student
Kimberly Kids in Western Australia Urged to "Think About Their Ink" with Healthy Futures Temporary Tattoos
Temporary tattoos created by leading Melbourne company, TattooAds, have been used to imaginative, and very welcomed effect as part of the Healthy Futures campaign. The campaign aims to teach and encourage the use of basic hygiene skills in order to prevent both acute and chronic illnesses in remote... - November 15, 2010 - Tattooads
Local Start-Up TippingBucket.org Competing for $250,000 Pepsi Grant
TippingBucket.org, the Provo-based “drop in the bucket” fundraising website that promises to “change the world or your money back,” is in the running to become the first UT organization to secure a grant in the Pepsi Refresh Project. 340 organizations are competing to win a... - November 14, 2010 - TippingBucket.org
New York Charity, Nourishing USA Honored by Classy Awards
The Second Annual CLASSY Awards were held November 7 in San Diego California, where a plethora of the Nation’s finest came out to recognize the top philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses, and individuals from eight major cities. - November 14, 2010 - Nourishing USA
San Diego Self Storage Launches Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
San Diego Self Storage is sponsoring its annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their 19 locations throughout the greater San Diego region. - November 14, 2010 - San Diego Self Storage
Ozanam Guild and The Speedy Car Wash Fundraising for Kansas City Youth Local Car Wash Teams Up with Volunteer Committee to Benefit Kansas City Children’s Home
Local Car wash teams up with Volunteer Committee to Benefit Kansas City Children’s home - November 13, 2010 - Ozanam Home for Children
Women’s eNews Founder Receives Women of Excellence Award
National Association for Female Executive honors Rita Henley Jensen as Social Media Star. - November 13, 2010 - Women's eNews
An Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden
Fashions and organic food will mix at an Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bell Tower Shops (U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway). An Organic Evening will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit Eden Autism Services... - November 13, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NuU Unlimited Contribute to Chicago’s Bottomless Closet, “Design & Conquer”
Bottomless Closet, a Chicago organization that aid low-income women dress for success and provide business professional guidance, gathered for “Design and Conquer” with the help of NuU Unlimited on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM at DIRTT Environmental Solutions on Wells Street. - November 12, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Jackson Therapy Partners "Steps" It Up for Charity
According to the American Heart Association, most sedentary adults take approximately 2,500 to 3,500 steps a day. The Association recommends taking at least 10,000 steps each day to maintain a healthy body and mind. During the month of October, Jackson Therapy Partners stepped up to the challenge... - November 12, 2010 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Celebrity Crowd Helps Hearts of Gold Raise $240,000 for NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children
14th Annual Gala, Emceed by Law & Order: SVU’s Tamara Tunie, Included Cocktails, Dinner, Auctions, Fashion Show, and Dancing… for a Great Cause - November 11, 2010 - Hearts of Gold
Present Project 2010: Letters to Santa
Present Project 2010: Letters to Santa by Mandy Kutschied and Leah Adcock-Starr directed by Leah Adcock-Starr and Benjamin Kutschied. Naughty? Nice? Upright Egg’s 4th annual holiday happening features food and drink, live theatrical performances, and the fat man himself. Don’t be a Scrooge; all profits go to charity. - November 10, 2010 - Upright Egg Theatre Company
American Cornhole Organization Names Title Charity
The American Cornhole Organization welcomes Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana as a charity partner for the ACO World Championships Feb. 3-6, 2011 at the Horseshoe hotel and casino near Louisville, Kentucky. - November 10, 2010 - American Cornhole Organization
International Volunteer Programs Association Convenes Conference for Practitioners
On November 4, 2010 International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) convened its 2010 IVPA Conference. The event, held at Cross-Cultural Solutions’s headquarters in New Rochelle, NY, brought together executive directors from leading volunteer sending organizations from around the... - November 10, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
Wisconsinmade.com Donates to Wisconsin Breast Cancer Organizations
Wisconsinmade.com is pleased to announce that it will be contributing $2,700 to two Wisconsin breast cancer organizations. - November 10, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Amazing Spaces Invites Community to Join Together for Celebration and Goodwill
Amazing Spaces®, will be hosting a Community Appreciation Weekend December 10-11 at all three of its locations in The Woodlands, Spring, and Cy-Fair to thank local residents for their support, collect donations for Toys for Tots and celebrate the company’s recently achieved WomenCertified Seal. Free refreshments will be served and every guest who donates a new, unwrapped toy will receive a $15 coupon which can be used toward renting a space or a current account. - November 09, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
TakingITGlobal and Staples Foundation for Learning Take Action on Climate Change Across Europe
TakingITGlobal, a global non-profit organization that serves youth worldwide, has received a $116,000 grant from the Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL) for its Tread Lightly program. Tread Lightly provides educators and youths opportunities such as online global classrooms, environmentally themed arts contest and ecological footprint challenges to engage in climate change issues at the local, national and international levels. - November 08, 2010 - TakingITGlobal
Simi Valley Police Foundation is a Sponsor of Football Game Nov. 14
The Gary Galloway Memorial Football Game is named for the officer who served SVPD for more than 30 years. It is a much anticipated contest between the Fire and Police departments. - November 08, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Simi Valley Police Foundation Hires Executive Director
The Simi Valley Police Foundation has hired Jeanne M. Brown as Executive Director. - November 08, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation