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.
Pasadena Children’s Charity’s Benefit Takes Gold at Annual Benefit
Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, takes gold at its annual gala, netting $375,000 for programs and services to benefit vulnerable children and their families. With an All-Star Honorary Committee bringing golden accolades to “The Midas Touch,” the children’s... - May 13, 2010 - Hillsides
ISKL Hosts “Walk for Children: 1 Malaysia” in Support of Shelter Home for Children
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) invites Malaysians to sign up for their inaugural walkathon to raise funds for disadvantaged youth in Malaysia. All funds raised will be donated to Shelter Home, a local NGO. The walkathon will take place at 9am on 22 May 2010, at the Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana). - May 13, 2010 - International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
Greenspoon Marder Attorney Receives President’s Call to Service Award
William Berger, senior partner, co-chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the West Palm Beach offices at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., was presented with the President’s Call to Service Award, the highest honor awarded by the office of the President of the United States for... - May 12, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest Among Top 3 Contributors to Children Miracle Network CMN
RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest headquartered in Palatine, Il., with offices in Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich and Palatine, recently received dual honors from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. - May 11, 2010 - RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest
NRF Teams Up with Red Sox Player
Navajo Relief Fund was selected by Boston Red Sox player to receive proceeds from sale of charity wine. - May 11, 2010 - National Relief Charities
PRS Guitars, Youth Arts Forum, & Shuffleboard Records Present Youth Rock Live! a Simon Malls Performance Featuring Six Volt with Special Guest Whitney Kelly
Youth Rock Live charity concert series featuring Six Volt from Red Bank, NJ to raise money for Homeless Kids across America playing at 22 Simon Malls June - September. Sponsored by PRS Guitars, Shuffleboard Records and Youth Arts Forum. - May 11, 2010 - Six Volt
World of Lupus Research Expands as Florida Joins the Lupus Research Institute's National Coalition
Addition of State of Florida on World Lupus Day 2010 Pumps Extra Strength into Patient’s Voice for Lupus Research - May 11, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
“Team Up” Launches Gigs4Good with Victor Shade and Friends at the Hard Rock Café
New nonprofit uses music to raise funds & awareness for Seattle Against Slavery. - May 11, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
Marketing Workshop Scheduled for Montgomery County Non-Profits
Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving www.montgomeryalliance.org has scheduled another in its workshop series to help Montgomery County’s non-profit organizations reach their maximum potential. 21st Century Marketing to Keep Your Non-Profit Out of the Red is scheduled for 8:30 to 10:00... - May 11, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
Bear Travels Around United States for a Good Cause
An ordinary teddy bear will be making an extraordinary journey around the country to raise awareness for Bears on Patrol. He will be documenting his journey with photos and videos at local points of interest. - May 10, 2010 - Bears on Patrol
Evening of Good Taste Raises $125,000+ for Advancements in Orthopedic, Joint Health
The 17th Annual “Evening of Good Taste” culinary extravaganza held at the Crest Hollow Country Club raised more than $125,000 in support of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Advanced Orthopedics. - May 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wockhardt Foundation and Sattad Welfare Association Join Hands for a Noble Cause
A mega medical camp was organized by Wockhardt Foundation in collaboration with Sattad Welfare organization at Badarbaug, Masjid Bunder on 2nd May 2010. A dedicated team which included Dr. Shailesh Nangare along with Dr. Sumit Patwari did a thorough medical examination of the poor, weak and needy... - May 09, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Verona Walk Community Fundraiser Earns Nearly $8,000 for Eden Autism Services Florida
The Verona Walk community in Naples raised $7,900 for Eden Autism Services Florida through its “Calendar Girl” event, held on March 27. For the event, 12 of the community’s boldest and bravest men dressed up in costumes by Cathy Freed and makeup by Tammy Miloro, representing each... - May 09, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
From Facebook Page to Inspirational Global Journey – “For the Love of Meghan” Makes a Difference
“For the Love of Meghan” started as a page on Facebook that allowed people around the world to support its namesake in her second battle against cancer. Since her passing in April, 2010, “For the Love of Meghan” has become an inspirational movement led by her husband, Adam Warner, who intends to cross Canada before traveling the world, performing acts of charity “to provide a lasting and tangible record of Meghan's love for helping people.” - May 09, 2010 - For the Love of Meghan
Dr. Manish Gupta Joins Global Refuge International’s Medical Advisory Board
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manish Gupta brings expertise to Global Refuge International’s (GRI) medical advisory board. - May 08, 2010 - Global Refuge International
Gift In Kind International Offers First-Ever Free Registration for Charities
Charities Can Now Register as a Friend for Free to Gain Limited Access to Wide Range of Product Donations, Including Toys, Clothing, Building Supplies, Personal Care Products and More. Go to www.giftsinkind.org/registration. - May 08, 2010 - Gifts In Kind International
Stockport Man Leaps to the Aid of Local Charity
A thrill seeker from Mile End, Stockport, raised £300 for a local charity and found a new volunteer in the process when he took to the skies for a sponsored skydive. Matt Brown raised the money for Greater Manchester cancer charity CALL, which offers emotional and practical support for... - May 08, 2010 - CALL
Q'orianka Kilcher, Colin Farrell And Peruvian American Medical Association Unite to Host "Peru Comes To Hollywood" a Benefit Event in Support of Peru Flood Victims
Hollywood Star and Activist Q’orianka Kilcher unites Hollywood Celebrities, the Peruvian American Medical Society and the Peruvian community in an effort to bring aid and support to Peru’s flood Victims and Indigenous communities living on the front lines of Climate Change. Benefit event will feature an exclusive pre-screening of the new Motion Picture "Princess Kaiulani" with Kilcher in the Title role, a Q&A and traditional Peruvian Entertainment. All for a good Cause! - May 08, 2010 - QonQ.org
Detroit Raises Money for the American Cancer Society
Detroit Business Consulting recently participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life to fund raise money and support those suffering from cancer, a survivor of cancer or for those who have lost loved ones to this disease. - May 07, 2010 - Detroit Business Consulting
Synagogue to Raffle $599 iPad
Congregation Beth Israel announced today that it will raffle off a 32GB Apple iPad with Wi-Fi on June 14, 2010 as part of its current fundraising effort. The synagogue hopes the raffle will attract widespread attention since the goal is to raise needed funds for family programs and education. For... - May 07, 2010 - Congregation Beth Israel
Kids on Broadway to Participate in Human Race
Local non-profit Kids on Broadway will be walking for dollars as they try to raise funds to replace old microphone equipment. - May 06, 2010 - Kids On Broadway
IBM Joins IJIS Institute as a Sustaining Member
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that IBM has upgraded their membership status with the IJIS Institute, becoming the organization’s second Sustaining Member. IBM has... - May 06, 2010 - IJIS Institute
PUPP is Now PAWS
PUPP, a 501c3 nonprofit in New York City, has changed its name to PAWS to better reflect an ongoing partnership with PAWS San Francisco. - May 06, 2010 - PAWS NY
Postal Carriers Enlist Public Support to Stamp Out Hunger
National food drive to support families at risk of hunger to take place in the Bay Area May 8th with aggressive goal to collect one-million pounds of food - May 06, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
FACETS Receives Significant Grants from Freddie Mac Foundation and Phillip L. Graham Fund to Support Homelessness Prevention
FACETS, a nonprofit offering a spectrum of supportive services for Fairfax’s vulnerable individuals and families, is helping lead a major effort to reduce and prevent county homelessness, thanks to two major grants. - May 06, 2010 - FACETS
PR Pro Daniel Kennedy Named to Board of Global Medical Relief Fund
Global Medical Relief Fund, the New York-based org. that aids amputee children from around the world, names international PR pro Daniel Kennedy of New York City to its advisory board. - May 05, 2010 - Daniel Kennedy Communications Services
Former Ms. India Universe Gul Panag Joins the Advisory Board of the Prestigious Wockhardt Foundation
Gul Panag who has set a perfect example for beauty with a purpose, has joined as a member of the advisory board of the Wockhardt Foundation. - May 05, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
WaterFest™ 2010 Set for May 30 - Thousands of Boats Expected at Family-Friendly Event for Boaters
Boats big and small from all over the Sunshine State will make their way to Port Canaveral’s Ski Island on Memorial Day as BoatFlorida.com launches their second annual WaterFest™ event. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BoatFlorida.com hopes to raise $100,000 to benefit the charity, which matches adult volunteers to children in need of mentoring. - May 04, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Mercy House's Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala "Living With Heart" Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Mercy House will host its sixth annual fundraising gala, "Living With Heart," at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. - May 03, 2010 - Mercy House Living Centers
Humanity First USA Sends a Team of Doctors and Medical Staff to Ghana
Team’s goal to train the local hospital staff with latest surgical techniques - May 03, 2010 - Humanity First
Assemblyman Weisenberg to be Honored at South Nassau’s 26th Annual Golf Outing
Proceeds raised by South Nassau Communities Hospital's 26th Annual Golf Outing will support South Nassau’s Center for Advanced Orthopedics and Long Island Joint Replacement Institute™ (LIJRI). - May 02, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Artspace Launches 2010 Membership Program
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced the launch of the nonprofit’s 2010 membership campaign. Artspace’s membership program offers exclusive benefits to members and provides support to community outreach initiatives. Membership benefits include... - May 02, 2010 - Artspace
Huzaifa Khorakiwala Launches the Youth Social Responsibility Movement in Mumbai
Zealous Launch of Youth Social Responsibility Movement at D. Y. Patil College in Mumbai creating Social Awakening among the youth of today. - May 01, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Start Date: May 11, 2010. Cape Henlpen, De. Join Northern VA Residents John Goff and Mark Turner as They Begin a 4,900 Mile Walk Across America for Charity: Water.
I Walk for Walk for H20 is a grassroots campaign created by John Goff to help bring clean and safe drinking water to people around the world that need it. Beginning on May 11, 2010 John Goff and his long-time friend Mark Turner will begin walking from Delaware to Los Angeles in an effort to raise $100,000 for Charity: water, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose efforts are bringing clean drinking water to 16 countries around the world. - May 01, 2010 - IWalkForH2o
Very Important Relationships, Inc. Partners with Dallas LIFE To Use Explodium.com to Help Dallas LIFE Fund Raising Efforts for the Homeless
Very Important Relationships, Inc.(VIR), a premier provider of customer loyalty, employee benefits, and fundraising programs, announced today that it has teamed up with Dallas LIFE (DALLAS LIFE), the nation’s largest homeless facility, to offer VIR’s newest community based portal... - May 01, 2010 - Very Important Relationships, Inc.
Destination:PEACE Heading into the Heart of Mexico
Mexico Boutique Hotels and Destination:PEACE team together to create an unforgettable Voluntourism experience. - May 01, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Amiee’s Place Foundation Announces Fundraiser for Modesto Mom
National foundation providing emergency financial support to young adults battling life threatening illness announces fundraiser for single mom in Modesto, CA - May 01, 2010 - Amiees Place Foundation
Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Sabadell United Keymorada Invitational Fly-Spin Tournament Brings Together Florida Legal Community to Benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
The Sabadell United Keymorada Invitational Fly-Spin Tournament will be held on May 4-7, 2010 at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys, and will be benefiting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). - April 30, 2010 - Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Balfour Beatty Construction Builds Ronald Mcdonald Houses on Two Coasts
Balfour Beatty Construction is celebrating its contributions to two new Ronald McDonald Houses—the “House(s)-That-Love Built®”—each on opposite sides of the United States. On Friday, April 23, the House in San Diego, California received the 2010 Project Achievement Award... - April 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
RedVector & Care2Learn Staff and Habitat for Humanity Build Together for 4th Consecutive Year
RedVector, the leader in online continuing education for the design and construction fields, and its subsidiary Care2Learn, the top provider of online CE for the post-acute healthcare sector, focused their efforts outside and offline on Thursday, April 15 to help a deserving family achieve home ownership through a Habitat for Humanity Corporate Day. - April 29, 2010 - RedVector
Counterpart International Releases Enlightening Report on Civil Society in Afghanistan
Bridging the Gap sheds light on the complex relationship between elected officials and civil society actors. - April 29, 2010 - Counterpart International
Avanta Goes the Distance in Support of the Sparks Summer Race Night
Avanta Managed Offices is continuing a racing theme in 2010 to help raise money for the children’s charity, Sparks, by supporting the Sparks Summer Race Night to be held at Epsom Racecourse on 1st July. - April 29, 2010 - Avanta
The Chicago Lighthouse Set to Host Its Second Low Vision Products Show in Schaumburg, IL
“Still thrilled from the successful event held more than a month ago, The Chicago Lighthouse is coming back to the Friendship Village, in Schaumburg, to host a second Low Vision Products Show.” - April 29, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Parkinson's Patient to Donate Book Proceeds to PD Research
Bill Schmalfeldt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 45 in 2000. In 2007 he underwent experimental brain surgery as part of a clinical trial at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He wrote a book about the experience and will donate the author's proceeds to PD research efforts. - April 28, 2010 - My Parkinson's Diary
Film "51%" Focuses on Equal Rights Issues for Pakistani Women
Set to Release in September, Film is First in 2010 for S&S Films International and First Female CEO Saman Hasnain - April 28, 2010 - WIN Program
Community Bank Gives Back to Families in their Community and Supports Rebuilding Efforts of Childs Park
Local bank give $1000 to help fund community-based organization in Meredith, NH. - April 28, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Avanta's Rugby Legends Dinner Raises £6,500 for Sparks
The presence of rugby legends and a TV and radio presenter, combined with Avanta’s legendary hospitality, helped the serviced office operator raise £6,500 for Sparks, the children’s medical research charity. - April 28, 2010 - Avanta
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
The GSMTFoundation Autism Awareness Project
The GSMTFOUNDATION Raises Funds for Autism Awareness Korbin, the grandson of the founder of GSMFT is autistic and for Joseph Mastroianni, Korbin is special a joy to behold. When Korbin was born Joseph’s son Mark, assumed the role of a stay at home mom a role he finds fulfilling, while his... - April 27, 2010 - GSMTFoundation.com