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.
Music for Autism Announces Candace Chien: 2022 Spotlight Artist
Music for Autism is excited to announce their 2022 Spotlight Artist, Candace Marie Chien. The spotlight Artist distinction is Music for Autism’s recognition of not just exceptional musicianship but also dedicated service to autistic individuals and their families. “Music for Autism's... - March 08, 2022 - Music for Autism
Katie’s Pizza’s Hosts Event to Help Feed Ukrainian Refugees
On March 8, 2022, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will donate 100% of the proceeds from their Rock Hill and Town & Country locations to World Central Kitchen. Led by Chef Jose Andres, World Central Kitchen is a charity that supports meals for all global humanitarian crises. Currently,... - March 06, 2022 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Tampa Crossroads’ CEO Gwendolyn Green Named Lightning Community Hero
The Tampa Bay Lightning named Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer Gwendolyn Green, LMHC, MCAP, as its 477th Lightning Community Hero, during the first period of the Tuesday, March 1, game against the Ottawa Senators. Green, joined by Tampa Crossroads’ Rapid Rehousing Program... - March 04, 2022 - Tampa Crossroads
Veterans Growing America and The Rosie Network Kick-Off Veterans Business Expo Series at AAFES Exchange, Fort Hood
Come out on April 2, 2022 (9 am - 4 pm) as Veterans Growing America and The Rosie Network presents AAFES Veteran Business Expo at The Fort Hood Main Exchange Bldg. 4250, Clear Creek Blvd., Ft. Hood, TX 76544. - March 04, 2022 - The Rosie Network
Join the Remedy Pilates & Barre Community and Move for Confidence - a Body Positivity Fitness Event in Scottsdale
Movemeant Foundation, a non-profit organization, and Remedy Pilates & Barre, a locally owned Pilates and fitness studio, are bringing back an empowering body-positive fundraising event, "Move for Confidence," to Scottsdale on Saturday, March 26 at 8 am. Empowering women to use... - March 02, 2022 - Remedy Pilates LLC
The New York Junior League Hosted 70th Annual Winter Ball, Raising Over $660K for Training and Community Programs
Winter Ball, Reflections and Radiance: Restoring and Building New York Together, Celebrated Two Outstanding Sustainers, Five Outstanding Volunteers, and President’s Community Partner Award Honoree, the Single Parent Resource Center - March 02, 2022 - New York Junior League
Local Maplewood Business Plans Donation to Help Children with CHD
Thanks to Saint Louis Closet Co.’s giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause, a portion of their March profits will be going towards The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation. - March 02, 2022 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Dana M. Huddleston-Cameron Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Dana M. Huddleston-Cameron of Lorain, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of business services. About Dana M. Huddleston-Cameron Dana M. - March 01, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
8 Oaks Recovery Opens Sober Living Facility on 68-Acre Farm
8 Oaks Recovery’s live-in treatment program is now accepting patients. The sober living facility is housed in a rustic cabin located on a 68-acre farm in West Point, Tennessee. The facility offers a unique treatment experience in a relaxing rural setting that blends Christian pastoral... - February 28, 2022 - 8 Oaks
Clubhouse International Joins WHO, ILO, and Others to Demonstrate the Impact of Employment Programs on Mental Health Recovery
Clubhouse International will share how Clubhouse employment programs help prevent and end isolation, and help with social inclusion. - February 28, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Montgomery County Food Bank Partners with Health and Wellness Company Tamam Life to Sponsor Its Outrun Hunger Event for 11th Most Populated County in Texas
Tamam Life offers healthy options with organic whole plant blends to increase nutrition and health for Houston area residents. More than an 800 million people around the world face hunger without adequate access to secure food systems. In the US, thirty-eight million people are food insecure with... - February 25, 2022 - Tamam Life Corporation
Academy of the Arts Launches 500 for 100 Challenge as Alesia Family Foundation Pledges $100,000 to the Academy
Academy of the Arts, a new, non-profit academic and art school in Chicago’s western suburbs, raised nearly $200,000 last week at its first major fundraising event, a concert and reception featuring Broadway performers, including a $100,000 grant from the Alesia Family Foundation. The Academy also announced a new campaign called the 500 for $100 Challenge to secure another $600,0000 and solidify its projection to begin programming this fall. - February 25, 2022 - Academy of the Arts
FOXG1 Research Foundation Hosts Napa Valley Charity Golf Tournament to Accelerate Research for Pediatric Neurological Disorder
Scientists believe FOXG1 may hold the key to unlocking brain disorders affecting millions, including autism, Alzheimer’s, brain tumors and more. - February 23, 2022 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Girls Ignited: Changemakers Summit 2022
Free virtual fireside chat and Q&A with girls and young women who are founders, entrepreneurs, activists, or in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field and 25 years old and under. - February 23, 2022 - Merrill Keating
Virtual Parliamentarians Hosts a Complimentary Workshop on Parliamentary Procedure
An educational open house featuring a World Champion of Public Speaking, who shares how he makes business meetings effective. - February 23, 2022 - Virtual Parliamentarians
Strategic Partnership Between Project Management Institute (PMI) and Green Project Management (GPM) to Advance Sustainability in Project Management
New partnership will focus on enabling project professionals and changemakers to integrate sustainability into every aspect of project planning and value delivery. - February 22, 2022 - GPM Global
Once Homeless Dogs, Now Service Dogs
Rescued dogs get a second chance as service dogs for people experiencing disabilities. Once surrendered, after months of training, 6 dogs graduate as service dogs. They are ready for their new life, helping a person with a disability gain independence, security, and confidence. Medical Mutts Service Dogs is celebrating their new teams in their upcoming graduation ceremony. - February 19, 2022 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Walmart Foundation Awards Grant to a Cyber Nonprofit That Hopes to Reach Youth Impacted by COVID
Walmart has awarded the Cyber Institute a Community Grant to help the nonprofit collaborate with partners to develop programs to ensure greater inclusion of youth and minorities towards STEM education and cybersecurity careers. Walmart said their award represents a commitment to giving back to the... - February 19, 2022 - Cyber Institute
Baillie Russell Brown Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Baillie Russell Brown Baillie Russell Brown is... - February 18, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kidney Care Community Outlines Policy Priorities for 2022
Coalition’s priorities reach across the full spectrum of kidney disease, kidney failure, and transplant. - February 15, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
Broadway Stars Gather & Perform in Naperville: New West Suburban Arts Academy to Host Feb. 18 Gala & Concert
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, IL. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway’s biggest shows including Olympian turned Broadways's Peter Pan Cathy Rigby; Arlington Hts., IL. native & Broadway veteran Karen Mason of Mamma Mia, and more. - February 14, 2022 - Academy of the Arts
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services to Host 19th Annual Heart & Cross Gala
Nonprofit holds fundraiser to provide programs and services for those in need. - February 13, 2022 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
New Public Art in Santa Ana, California
On Sunday February 6th community artists revealed a new mural added to Fairview and Edinger, The Heavy Artist announced a gift to the community of Santa Ana. “Bending time and space” is located at the new “El Dorados BBQ.” The artists partnered with a local business owner to create a mural that would help bring more art and culture to the area. - February 12, 2022 - The Heavy
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro
Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro Supports the YMCA - February 11, 2022 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Miami Chiropractor Assists in Development of Sabrina Cohen Foundation Pathway of Inclusion
Dr. Amir Mohit-Kermani helps pave an accessible walkway in BeachView Park with purchase of brick paver to help Sabrina Cohen Foundation realize its mission. - February 10, 2022 - Advanced Chiropractic & Wellness
FOXG1 Research Foundation’s Hourinaz Behesti PhD to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference 2022
The FOXG1 Research Foundation, the rare disease patient organization that is driving the science to find treatments for FOXG1 syndrome, will be presenting at the BIO CEO & Conference on February 14 to discuss Tapping into Therapeutic Development for Rare CNS Disorders. Dir. of Science, Hourinaz Behesti will discuss why FOXG1 is a viable target for biotech investment, and the suite of assets that the FRF has developed and characterized to help accelerate drug development. - February 09, 2022 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Gilead Sciences, Inc. to Help Dream Foundation Fulfill the Final Dreams of More Than 85 Terminally-Ill Adults
Grant funding will bring inspiration, comfort and closure to those facing the end of life. - February 09, 2022 - Dream Foundation
GivingTuesday Announces Two New Global Hubs in Africa and India and Added Staff to Deepen the Movement’s Impact Worldwide
The organization expands its global staff to accelerate innovation and collaboration in the social sector. - February 07, 2022 - GivingTuesday
"Be My Valentine" Craft Fair Comes to Sparks, Nevada
The VFW Post 3396 and its Auxiliary proudly present the "Be My Valentine" Craft Fair on February 12 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the American Legion Hall located on 730 4th St. Sparks, NV. Your one stop to shop for all your Valentines. Find one-of-a-kind gifts, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, Gift Baskets and Handmade Art. Something for everyone. Free Kids Craft Corner, see the Mancave, Special Appearances by Spiderman and Friends. - February 07, 2022 - VFW Post 3396
Local Realtor Announces Partnerships with Community-Centric Non-Profits
Realtor Miles Coleman Pledges Portion of Future Sales Commissions to a Wider Circle and INOVA - February 07, 2022 - Miles Coleman Realtor
Forty Years of Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities and Rebuilding Lives
Rebuilding Together Houston is announcing a year full of special home repair projects, and a 40th Anniversary celebration on May 11th and 12th, 2022. The 40th Anniversary of Rebuilding Together will celebrate corporate partners that make the work possible, and share a vision for the future. It is also a celebration of the thousands of volunteers who provide their time, expertise, and passion to the Rebuilding Together mission. - February 07, 2022 - Rebuilding Together Houston
Carnegie East House Recognized as a Most Trusted Senior Care Service Provider in Insights Care Magazine
Carnegie East House, a nonprofit senior housing community, has received national recognition as one of the "10 Most Trusted Senior Care Service Providers 2021" by Insights Care Magazine. The baby boomer generation is propelling enormous growth in population worldwide. Today, there are... - February 06, 2022 - Carnegie East House
Go-Forth Participates in Go Red Day with American Heart Association as Guilford Go Red Sponsor
Go-Forth Pest Control will be participating in Go Red Day with the American Heart Association as the Guilford Go-Red for Women Platform Sponsor for the second year in a row. - February 04, 2022 - Go-Forth Pest Control
My Possibilities Welcomes Karen Wald as New Chair of the Board
Executive Director of My Possibilities, Michael Thomas, Announces Karen Wald New Chair of the Board and Discussed 2022 State of My Possibilities. - February 04, 2022 - My Possibilities
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Names Two New Board Members
Mark Boyko and Ania Colvin bring extensive experience to the nonprofit. - February 04, 2022 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
February Marks the Official Launch of National Self-Check Month; an Invaluable Reminder That Touching Yourself Could Help Save Your Life
Celebrating National Self-check Month - February 03, 2022 - Self chec
St. Cecilia Church to Raise Funds for "Lift Them Up" Program in El Barrio
St. Cecilia to launch “Lift Them Up” program to provide access to the handicapped and infirm of El Barrio Community. - February 03, 2022 - St. Ceilia and Holy Agony Church
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Empower Cancer Patients
Through their giveback program, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. has chosen the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis to receive a portion of February's sales. This non-profit aims to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action,... - February 02, 2022 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
ST. MARK VILLAGE SAYS FAREWELL TO CEO
Second-generation leader to retire, while family is four generations deep at St. Mark Village. St. Mark Village looks to future as it remains a community of "harmony." Note: Gorddard is CQ. - February 01, 2022 - St. Mark Village
Dr. Joseph J. Plaud Invested by the Roman Catholic Church as a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Dr. Joseph J. Plaud, a clinical and forensic psychologist, the Executive Director of Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC with offices in Naples, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts, and Director of Web Services for the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island was invested by His Eminence Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Boston, as a Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. - January 31, 2022 - Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC
Local Nonprofit Started by Greenville Family to Help Tackle Poor Hygiene Among the Homeless
Started by a local Greenville family, Bright Lights Greenville has grown from a kitchen-table idea into an expanding nonprofit. Bright Lights Greenville serves the homeless of Greenville, South Carolina by providing them with access to hygiene kits. - January 29, 2022 - Bright Lights Greenville
UPS® and The Lonely Entrepreneur® Partner to Empower Diverse Entrepreneurs Across the US
Entrepreneurs to Receive 1 Year Free Access to Platform To Help Grow Their Business. UPS and The Lonely Entrepreneur (TLE), a non-profit that empowers individuals with entrepreneurial skills and support, have partnered to provide Black, Latin, Asian and women entrepreneurs throughout the country... - January 28, 2022 - The Lonely Entrepreneur
Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. Selected as New Technical Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
A&WMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. has agreed to serve as the next Technical Editor-in-Chief (TEIC) of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA), one of the oldest (since 1951) peer-reviewed journals covering the fields of air quality and waste management. His appointment begins April 1. For the last 11 years, Dr. Collett has served as Professor and Department Head of the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. - January 28, 2022 - Air & Waste Management Association
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Ed. Sec. Cardona Honor First Winners of Full-Tuition Posse Arts Scholarships to Bard, CalArts, and UNCSA at Awards Ceremony
Twenty-seven high school seniors have learned they will be attending college on full-tuition art scholarships totaling $5.2 million as participants in the new Posse Arts Program. Selected from public high schools in New York, Puerto Rico and cities across the country, the program’s inaugural... - January 27, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Superhero Leadership Academy, Inc. Releases Nalisa Saati as Its Founding Board Member and Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Superhero Leadership Academy, Inc., (SLA) officially and publicly acknowledge that Nalisa Saati was removed as a Founding Board Member and Inaugural Executive Director as of September 20, 2021, which was effective immediately. Miss Saati is also no longer to be considered... - January 27, 2022 - Superhero Leadership Academy, Inc.
Upskilling Veterans to Create More Job Opportunities: Us4Warriors and STEERus Announce New Partnership
Us4Warriors, an award-winning non-profit veteran support organization and STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy have entered a strategic partnership to bring soft skills training and resources to military and veterans seeking to advance their career goals. - January 27, 2022 - STEERus
Dismas House Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Volunteer Appreciation Week
Dismas House, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, recently unveiled the names of its outstanding volunteers and residents in celebration of their volunteer work over the last year. Volunteer Appreciation Week, to be celebrated February 21-25, 2022, will recognize the contributions and... - January 27, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
My Possibilities Receives Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Award will fund the HIPster Health Program. - January 27, 2022 - My Possibilities
Black Belt Community Foundation Opens 2022 Arts Grant Cycle with Call to Workshops and Application
The Black Belt Community Foundation Announces the Opening of 2022 Arts Grant Cycle. - January 26, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Save Our Allies Reacts to President Biden’s “No Apologies” Remarks
Following is a statement from Save Our Allies regarding President Biden's "No apologies" remarks: Save Our Allies, a direct-response Afghan rescue organization, is calling on Congress to demand accountability for the American citizens and allies left in Afghanistan following... - January 25, 2022 - Save Our Allies