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.
Chief Art Acevedo Heads Scouting’s Urban Youth Initiative
Austin Police Chief to lead renewed push for volunteers. - October 21, 2010 - Boy Scouts of America - Capitol Area Council
Women’s eNews Starts Conversation on Rape at Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Women’s eNews and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) present “Drawing the Line: Sex and Consent - A Conversation about the Language of Rape.” In the U.S., 1 in 6 women report being raped in their lifetime and the rising awareness of untested rape kits in some... - October 21, 2010 - Women's eNews
NJ Based Web-Development Company Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Unique Online Campaign
Top ranked web design, development and internet marketing agency, Hudson Horizons is very pleased to announce its launch of “A Dime at a Time,” an online breast cancer prevention and awareness campaign with a goal to raise $10k for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In accordance with... - October 21, 2010 - Hudson Horizons
Costa Rica Charity: Helping Those Who Need It Most
The Do It Foundation, a Costa Rica charity, looks to bring mobility and freedom to those who need it most by providing thousands of free wheelchairs to less fortunate Costa Ricans. - October 21, 2010 - Do It Foundation Costa Rica Charity
Watch and Jewelry Auction to Benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is thrilled to announce that they will be hosting an upcoming watch and jewelry auction to be held on October 20th by Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer. This first of a planned annual event will offer watch enthusiasts the... - October 20, 2010 - Antiquorum
21st Annual KidsAuction to Benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 21st Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction November 13, at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Oxnard. The event, also known as the Black and White Gala, is the organization’s largest special event fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme to serve more than 7,200 youth. Last year, more than 300 attendees helped the club raise $220,000, and organizers - October 20, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
Naturalizer Donates $20,000 to WaterCan
Naturalizer, a brand of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., (NYSE: BWS, www.brownshoe.com), today announced a donation of $20,000 to WaterCan, an international charity dedicated helping the world's poorest people gain access to clean water, as part of its Friends of Naturalizer Fall 2010 campaign. The... - October 20, 2010 - WaterCan
DoJiggy Announces Call for Grant Proposals
Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, today announced a call for grant proposals for their 2010 DoJiggy Giving™ program. DoJiggy Giving supports schools, non-profit and community organizations through donating a percentage of the company’s annual profits as well as... - October 19, 2010 - DoJiggy
Magnifique: The Culinary Institute of America’s 2010 Senior Class Hosts Moulin Rouge-Themed Benefit Dinner for Clearwater
Decadent fun for a great cause is the name of the game on November 6, 2010. Succulent food, music by the Big Band Sound, and a silent auction are highlights of an extraordinary evening hosted by seniors at The Culinary Institute of America on Route 9 in Hyde Park. “Magnifique” A Night... - October 18, 2010 - Magnifique "A Night at Moulin Rouge"
Chicago Lighthouse’s 6th Annual Uncorked Wine Auction and Tasting at Scoozi, Nov. 4
Special Guests NBC 5’s Ginger Zee and Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta Bring Star Quality to Young Philanthropist Board Event - October 17, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Harley’s Heroes® Brings Local Veterans Free Benefits Counseling to MotorCity Harley-Davidson of Farmington Hills on Oct. 23rd & 24th
Military veterans in the Tri-County area can receive free counseling and assistance with their government benefits when Harley-Davidson and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) bring the Harley’s Heroes® program to the Motor City Harley-Davidson on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 from 10 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, October 24th, 2010 from 10 AM to 3PM. - October 16, 2010 - Motor City Harley-Davidson
IJIS Institute Welcomes Carrie Supko as Project Manager
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, is pleased to welcome Ms. Carrie Supko to the staff as a senior project manager. Supko will be managing the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Membership Committee Leader Appointed
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the appointment of Joan DeYoung, project manager for ATS Corporation (ATSC), as chairperson of the IJIS Institute’s Outreach and... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Internet Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Jesse Willms Supports an Additional 25 Entrepreneurs Through Kiva
An entrepreneur himself, Jesse Willms knows the struggles of starting a business. Therefore, he chose the charity Kiva, which is a microfinancing charity that lends money to third world entrepreneurs. - October 15, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Premier C-Level Clubs Gain Popularity as Execs Seek Out Peers for Fresh Ideas
Executive leadership organizations like the Women’s President Organization, Young Presidents’ Organization and Vistage International create confidential, informative environments that lead to wealth creation and company growth. “Our meetings are about bringing the genius out of... - October 15, 2010 - WDM Group
Pink and White Are Part of Fall’s Colors for New Rochelle-Based Business
A&N Heating Oil is pleased to announce they have joined the fight against breast cancer in a very visible way. A&N, a family owned and operated heating oil distributor based out of New Rochelle, New York, has recently painted one of it’s delivery trucks pink and white in hopes of... - October 15, 2010 - A&N Heating Oil
US Autism & Asperger Association Event Becomes Most-Viewed Autism Conference in the World
The US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) 5th Annual World Conference, held October 1-3, 2010, became the most-viewed autism conference in the world. While there were over 700 attendees each day at the conference in St. Louis, Missouri, over 35,000 people watched the event online. This was... - October 15, 2010 - US Autism and Asperger Association
717 Parking Participated in a Make A Wish Foundation Event
717 Parking Enterprises participated in the 14th Annual Night of the Iguana – a Make-A-Wish Foundation Event by providing in-kind valet parking services. - October 15, 2010 - Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces Election Results for Board of Directors and Officers
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announced the results of its elections for the Board of Directors and officers positions. InfraGard was started by the FBI 14 years ago as an alliance between it and the private sector to provide interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure. It has grown to include over 40,000 vetted members in 86 members alliances across the country. - October 15, 2010 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Algonquin Studios and Roswell Park Alliance Foundation’s Paint Box Project Team Up Again for the 2010 Holiday Season
After a two year hiatus, Algonquin Studios is pleased to announce that Roswell Park Alliance Foundation’s The Paint Box Project has returned as a client and is once again using Algonquin’s QuantumCMS content management system to host their web site, http://www.PaintBoxProject.com for... - October 15, 2010 - Algonquin Studios, Inc
New Image Emergency Shelter to Host Its Annual Fundraiser a Dinner Gala & Cruise Celebrating 21 Years of Service
Celebrities come out to support New Image Emergency Shelter' Charity Voyage. They will cruise for a cause to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against homelessness in Los Angeles. New Image has provided services to nearly 1 million unduplicated clients. - October 14, 2010 - New Image Homeless Shelter
Lupus Research Institute Takes Part in 2010 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to Raise Funds for Breakthrough Research in Lupus
Reaches Out with Message that “Hope Alone Can’t Get Us to the Cure—You Can!” - October 14, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
On the Eve of World Sight Day Gap Adventures Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Announces Initiative to Build 20/20 Vision Centre in Cambodia
Planeterra Foundation’s Ignite The Nite event to help raise $50,000 for critical vision centre. Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com) and the non-profit Planeterra Foundation announce plans to build a permanent vision centre with the goal of restoring sight to thousands of rural... - October 14, 2010 - G Adventures
The Resolutions Firm Runs for the Boys and Girls Club
The President of The Resolutions Firm joined forces with local business owners in both Los Angeles and Riverside counties to run in the annual Irvine Mud Run with benefits going to the Boys And Girls Club. - October 14, 2010 - The Resolutions Firm
The Resolutions Firm Participates in Relay for Life and Raises Money for the American Cancer Society
On August 21st, members of The Resolutions Firm participated in San Diego’s Relay For Life. Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraiser representing that cancer never sleeps and to represent this, each team is required to have at least one participant on the designated track at all times. The... - October 14, 2010 - The Resolutions Firm
Pets for Patriots Gets a Chance to Refresh Everything in Bid for Pepsi Grant
Charity competes for $50k to help veterans adopt shelter pets - October 14, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Oct. 23: Clients and Volunteers Needed for Rebuilding Together’s Energize Alexandria Event to Winterize Homes for in-Need Homeowners
Rebuilding Together Alexandria is hosting the Energize Alexandria event on October 23rd to help more than 30 low-income homeowners weatherize their homes. Volunteers - October 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Alexandria
O'Dwyer Homes' Employee Runs to Raise Money and Awareness for HomeAid Atlanta
Eileen Walton, Director of Sales for O’Dwyer Homes, ran to raise money and awareness at the Green Awareness 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and the Georgia Tech School of Construction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit HomeAid Atlanta. - October 13, 2010 - O'Dwyer Homes
J4bCommunity Now Offering Free Access to an Additional 1,700 Charitable Trusts
J4bCommunity, the UK’s most comprehensive and dedicated voluntary and community sector grants database, has announced the addition of 1,700 charitable trusts to its database and invites community and voluntary sector groups to access all information for free. - October 13, 2010 - J4b
Flexfit to Sponsor Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open for Second Consecutive Year
Flexfit headwear will sponsor the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open during their annual week-long PGA TOUR event. - October 12, 2010 - Flexfit
IHPA Meeting in Ft. Myers, FL to Feature Displays of Hurricane Protection Devices and Systems
Thomas Johnston, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), announced that the November 4th and 5th meeting of the International Hurricane Protection Association at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ft. Myers, FL will feature displays of the products currently being offered for... - October 12, 2010 - International Hurricane Protection Association
Beautiful Days in October
The Beautiful Day Foundation’s October Calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010 - October 11, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
The Resolutions Firm Helps Host Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament for Operation Smile
The Resolutions Firm helped host a charity Wiffle Ball Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 26 at Kate Sessions Park, in their efforts to help raise money for Operation Smile: Adopt-a-Smile. The Resolutions Firm started working with Operation Smile after a colleague spent time at an Operation Smile mission... - October 10, 2010 - The Resolutions Firm
Tyler Foundation to Host 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner on November 6th
In Honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month. - October 10, 2010 - Tyler Foundation
North Scottsdale Chamber Hires Business Development Director
The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) is pleased to announce Michelle Micalizzi has joined the staff as Business Development Director. A believer in the spirit of entrepreneurship, Micelle is driven to be of service to the community. With a Master's in Administration from Saint... - October 10, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Small Group Adventure Tour Operator Gap Adventures Offers 10% Discount This 10/10/10 Encouraging Travellers to Gift the Right to 20/20 Sight
Gap Adventures encourages travellers to ‘see the world’ and to help local people see it too. - October 09, 2010 - G Adventures
The Resolutions Firm Attends the 9th Annual Smile Gala in Los Angeles
The Resolutions Firm attended the 9th annual Smile Gala in Los Angeles on Friday, Sept. 24. The firm has been involved in a project with local businesses to raise money to fund a mission for Operation Smile. The Smile Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California was held to... - October 09, 2010 - The Resolutions Firm
Nov. 1: Public Encouraged to Nominate a Northern Virginia Family or Nonprofit in Need for DryHome’s “Free Roof for the Holidays” Program
DryHome Roofing and Siding, a Sterling, Va.-based roofing company, continues its tradition of helping the community by giving a free roof away this holiday season to a Northern Virginia individual, family or nonprofit in need. - October 09, 2010 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
Complimentary Community Networking Workshop Offered by The Volunteer Center
The workshop is for nonprofit professionals that want to learn how to feel comfortable in a room full of strangers, meet new people, and build relationships. You will learn techniques that will assist you in developing new contacts to enrich your professional and private life. - October 09, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
Girls Achieve Dreams Through Girl Scout Fall Product Sale
Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties will be selling nuts and magazines from October 1 through November 15. Girls will take orders and hold booth sales during this time period. All products will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. - October 09, 2010 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Park West Gallery Partners with Local Community Groups Committed to Helping Those in Need
Park West Gallery donates to Calvary Chapel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL through its Park West Gallery CARES initiative. - October 09, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Lanta Animal Welfare, a Dog and Cat Rescue Organization in Thailand, Needs International Volunteers and Funding
Lanta Animal Welfare was established following the tsunami in 2004 to stop the overpopulation of dogs and cats and save them from starvation, disease, inhumane treatment and painful death. LAW is appealing for help and donations from vets, students, rescue organizations, companies and animal lovers everywhere. - October 08, 2010 - Lanta Animal Welfare
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Over $7.6 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofits
Those receiving grants include: Arab-American National Museum in Dearborn, Heidelberg Project in Detroit and The Fair Food Project also in Detroit. - October 08, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Family Service Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing Residence
Family Service broke ground yesterday on a new, affordable supportive housing residence in Evesham for three women with disabilities. The new home will take the place of an old barn which was torn down in July of 2008 and make way for new housing for individuals at risk of homelessness. Construction on the new three bedroom two bath home, will begin this week and be completed by spring of 2011. - October 08, 2010 - Family Service
The Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Flying the Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag is one way everyone can show support for the fight against the vicious disease that affects women, men and families throughout the world. - October 07, 2010 - Men For A Cause, United Against Breast Cancer
Trust for Architectural Easements Applauds Recent Listing of Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through preservation easements, supported local efforts to list the Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. - October 07, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Runs for the Cure
Edmonton Alberta local business man, Jesse Willms, participates in the 2010 CIBC Run for the Cure - October 06, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Friends Forever Expands Board with Global Business Executive
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced that Terry Conner was appointed to its Board of Directors. With a career that spans over thirty years, Mr. Conner brings extensive experience working with global organizations... - October 06, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
NetHope Welcomes AED as the Newest Member of Their Information Technology Collaboration
NetHope, a unique collaboration of the world's leading international humanitarian organizations working together to solve common problems in the developing world, today welcomed its 32nd member organization: AED, a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society... - October 06, 2010 - NetHope
Comments to Blog Post Yield Truckload of Donated Food for San Francisco Food Bank
Tyson Marks 10 years of Fighting Hunger, Donating More Than 34,000 Pounds of Food to Support Those at Risk of Hunger - October 06, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank