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.
Mom with Fibromyalgia is Inspiration Behind New Theme Song Adopted by National Fibromyalgia Association
“When your Italian mother tells you to write a song for her, you just do it!” Christian recording artist Pasquale Talarico writes “Vigil Song” to be performed by R&B recording artist Tony Terry on National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day – May 15, Cal State Fullerton. - April 26, 2010 - National Fibromyalgia Association
Mama Cares Foundation Hosts Event to Rally Support for its Fight Against World Hunger
Anonymous donor pledges generous matching program to kickoff fundraising efforts. - April 26, 2010 - Mama Cares Foundation
Soccer Mom Creates Global Change Awards $10,500 Grant to South African Community
Global Change Inc. a Florida based non-profit organization with mission to provide access to clean safe water & sanitation to global communities in extreme need. Current grant program: Global Change Inc. - Hippo Roller South Africa Community Grant Program. Global Change Inc..has a FYTD expense efficiency ratio of 19% including programmatic service for global grant making. - April 25, 2010 - Global Change Inc.
Haiti Receives More Relief from Counterpart International
Counterpart International’s humanitarian aid shipments to Haiti near $1 million - April 25, 2010 - Counterpart International
New Haven Pride Center Announces Leadership Changes - Joshua O’Connell Joins Thomas Donato as Co-President
New Haven County's only Gay & Lesbian Community Center announces recent leadership changes impacting the board of directors. - April 25, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
100 Black Women of South Palm Beach County Hat & Tea Luncheon
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter Hat & Tea Luncheon themed "Economic Empowerment." Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Courtyard Marriot, Boynton Beach at 11:00 am. Guest Speaker; Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, District 7. Honorees: Wayne Barton (Wayne Barton Study Center) & Daisy Fulton (Spady Cultural Heritage Museum) - April 25, 2010 - National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter
Moberly Missouri Man Claims the WPTAPL National Champion Title and Wins a $10,000 Seat
Poker players from around the country meet in Orlando Florida to compete for the title of WPTAPL National Champion and to raise money for five different charities. - April 24, 2010 - World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League
ActionCOACH’s Giving Campaign Generates Massive Results
ActionCOACH’s Coaching for a Cause campaign helps the not-for-profit and charitable sectors raise $$3,409,645 in funds and donations over a six-month period, surpassing their goal of $2.5 million. - April 24, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Childs Park Fund Raising Campaign Receives $30,000 Challenge Gift in Memory of Barbara Smyth
Matching Funds Challenge for Rebuilding of Town Park - In Memory of Long-time Supporter of Efforts. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Non-Profit Hosts Forum to Raise Additional Funding for Park Rebuild
Local non-profit seeks additional funding to be matched by the Town of Meredith for rebuilding of Childs Park in Meredith Center. Seeking to raise additional funds through community outreach. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Sanibel Island Schoolhouse Theater, Big Arts Organizations Plan to Join Forces
The boards of directors of two Sanibel arts organizations announced today the intention to join forces. The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater located at 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, will become part of the BIG ARTS family of programs and productions effective immediately pending approval of... - April 23, 2010 - Big Arts
The Silver Star Service Banner Recognized by House; Silver Star Service Banner Day Made Official
Today it was announced that the United States House of Representatives has recognized the Silver Star Families of America's Silver Star Service Banner and has proclaimed every May 1st Silver Star Service Banner Day. - April 23, 2010 - The Silver Star Families of America
Turning Your Customer from a Casual Acquaintance to a #1 Brand Fan
Silicon Valley Brand Forum Event at HP on May 4th, 2010 in Palo Alto, CA. - April 23, 2010 - Silicon Valley Brand Forum
Philadelphia Nonprofit Center Presents Workshop on Transitioning to Nonprofit Careers
Lay-offs and cutbacks in businesses have resulted in increasing number of individuals interested in transitioning to the nonprofit world. The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University's School of Business will present a workshop on May 21, 2010, to help prepare for profit professionals for the realities of the nonprofit sector. - April 23, 2010 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Teres McClen Takes Eco-Luxury to the Derby
The McClen Fashion Group—an innovative, luxury, fine-living brand heightening awareness through ethical practices, procedures, products and services with the lowest impact to the environment—will join noted celebrities, athletes and community leaders at Ferdinand’s Ball to help... - April 22, 2010 - McClen Group
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards More Than $30,000 to Local Nonprofits
Of that amount, $25,000 (over two years) was awarded to the Chelsea Center for the Arts to support the expansion of artistic initiatives. The Chelsea Community Foundation also provided $6,275 to Faith in Action Inc. to support a community garden project. - April 22, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Mega Health Camps in Mumbai & Baroda: A Wockhardt Foundation Initiative
On 18th April 2010 a Mega Diabetes Camp was held by Wockhardt Foundation in Baroda, Gujarat & simultaneously another medical camp was held at Worli, Mumbai on the same day. - April 22, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Michelle’s Angels Foundation Presents Christian Country Music Hope Concert Benefiting West Virginia Cancer Patients and Local Community
The Michelle’s Angels Foundation Inc. (MAF) together with the Kynette United Methodist Church today announced its plans to stage the first Michelle’s Angels Foundation “Christian Country Music Hope Concert” on April 28, 2010. - April 21, 2010 - Michelles Angels Foundation
1 Lakh Patients in First 100 days: A Breakthrough by Wockhardt Foundation
After successfully examining 100,000 patients by the first quarter of 2010, which was the total of last year’s achievement. Wockhardt Foundation is fully geared up for more, and this indeed is a remarkable achievement, by the Mobile Medical Unit. - April 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Rotary Club of College Park Sponsors Little League Team
Rotary Club of College Park sponsors its first Little League Baseball team for the 2010 season. The team is called The Rays and they have been working hard this spring to have a good season. - April 21, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
The Chicago Lighthouse Opens Its "Tools for Living" Retail Store Offering a State of the Art Shopping Experience
For people who are blind or visually impaired, Lighthouse’s Tools for Living is specifically designed to enable ease, efficiency, independence. - April 20, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
“Do-Give Back to Mother Earth” - a DoJiggy Earth Day Campaign to Restore Hetch Hetchy Valley
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, announces a new campaign “Do-Give Back to Mother Earth.” In honor of Earth Day, the Company will support environmental conservation by donating twenty percent of all sales made on April 22, 2010 towards a fundraising initiative to restore Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite Park. - April 20, 2010 - DoJiggy
Yoga Sandals® Footwear Donated to Soles4Souls Relief Effort for Earthquake Victims
Beech Sandal Company donates 1,500 pairs of Yoga Sandals® Footwear to Soles4Souls footwear charity in support of their recovery aid to victims of recent earthquake disasters. - April 19, 2010 - YogaSandals.com
Second Annual Charity High Heels & Boots Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Hosted at The Big Easy Poker Room
On Sunday, May 2, Mardi Gras Casino’s poker room is host to this year’s High Heels & Boots Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament presented by Dress For Success Miami. Dress for Success Miami is part of Dress for Success Worldwide, an international not-for-profit organization that... - April 17, 2010 - Mardi Gras Casino
HeartShare Gala Raised $670,000
Friends of HeartShare Human Services came out to support the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction and, despite the bad economy, raised more money than in each of the previous two years. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and raised more than $670,000 for HeartShare’s programs... - April 17, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Mellonaid Creative Partners with The Worship Center
Mellonaid Creative, an award-winning multimedia communications firm in Raleigh, is pleased to announce its partnership with The Worship Center, a non-profit community center in Durham, NC. - April 17, 2010 - Mellonaid
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, UCCA Announce Beginning of Construction on Midtown Greenway
Greenway Trail Will Ultimately Link Midtown Detroit to Downtown - April 17, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy and Research on Saturday, May 1 at North Strab Park in St. Petersburg, FL
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the Fourth annual Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at North Straub Park in St. Petersburg. All event proceeds will... - April 17, 2010 - Autism Speaks, NJ
PARSA Community Foundation Announces Grants to 21 Nonprofits Benefiting Iranian Diaspora
A total of $200,000 is granted to 21 nonprofit organizations focused on Iranian Culture, Leadership Development and Civic Engagement. - April 16, 2010 - PARSA Community Foundation
‘Cena in Giardino’ Brunch and Art Show to Benefit Local Animal Sanctuary
On May 8th and 9th Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, will host a charity art show in the Refuge gardens. The art show will feature original designs by Siglinda Scarpa, founder of the Refuge and world-renowned artist. On May 9th guests can also come out for a brunch, where they... - April 16, 2010 - The Goathouse Refuge
Cash4Books.net Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Turn Books Into Cash and New Classroom Supplies
Struggling classrooms around the country are getting an extra helping hand from Cash4Books.net customers with its new DonorsChoose.org Partnership. - April 15, 2010 - McKenzie Books, Inc.
Give by Cell Turns the Page on Library Fundraising with Mobile Giving
LIBRARIE$ MATTER: Alliance Library System and Give by Cell Partner to Offer Mobile Giving to Libraries Partnership to increase donations and attract a new generation of donors. - April 14, 2010 - Guide by Cell
Lane Kiffin and Former NFL Players Team Up with Real Estate, Building and Banking Leaders in Support of Orange County Children and Families
Despite a challenging economy, more than 350 real estate, building and banking professionals are expected to attend Orange County United Way’s 11th Annual Real Estate and Building Industry Mixer on May 6, 2010. - April 14, 2010 - Orange County United Way
Women’s Power Networking “Women Helping Women Expo” to Benefit Children with Cancer
On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Women’s Power Networking is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Striving for More - a charity to help children with cancer and their families. The expo will be at the Wake County Shrine Club from 5pm – 9pm. - April 14, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Speedpro Imaging of Greater Atlanta and the Jeff Cronon Foundation of Hope Team Up to Bring Awareness on Lou Gehrig's Disease
With the economy slowly bouncing back from a recession, one small business is not letting this factor stop them from donating to a foundation that is trying to help find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease. - April 12, 2010 - Speedpro Imaging of Greater Atlanta
P.AN.D.O.R.A. Seeking Equipment Donations for Public Service Announcement
P.AN.D.O.R.A. (Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy) is seeking equipment donations to create and produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for its local South Florida regional area within and around Coral Gables, South Florida, where P.AN.D. - April 10, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Wockhardt Foundation Collaborates with AmeriCares India for a Noble Cause on World Health Day
A mega health check up camp was conducted by Wockhardt Foundation and AmeriCares India on 7th April 2010, ‘World Health Day’, in remote interiors of Kalyan, as an initiative by the leading healthcare NGOs to make cities healthier. The camp kick started at 8.30 am, wherein a thorough... - April 10, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Luxe Life Pink Carpet Beauty and Shopping Event, Comes to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 11-3pm
Third Annual Charity Event Selects Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as 2010 Charity. Local Chapter to attend and various celebrities to attend to support important charity. - April 09, 2010 - Luxe Life Events
MinnPost Takes Home More Than $60,000 as the Champion of Razoo.com's March Goodness e-Philanthropy Competition
In a thrilling finish to the second annual March Goodness Tournament, nonprofit journalism enterprise MinnPost beat out 3 other finalists for the grand prize of $10,000 by raising $46,810 during the Final Four round. In addition to the $2,285 raised and $1,250 bonus for winning the Big Dance... - April 09, 2010 - Razoo
Tony Terry: R&B Singer and Fibromyalgia Caregiver, to Perform at National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, May 15 at Cal State Fullerton
R&B singer Tony Terry, whose wife, Ronnie has fibromyalgia, will perform a special concert at the National Fibromyalgia Association’s (NFA) National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on Saturday, May 15 at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Terry will perform during the “Lights of Hope” candle-lighting ceremony starting at 7:30 pm. - April 09, 2010 - National Fibromyalgia Association
Hunting Helps Wounded Heroes Heal
For many seriously injured military veterans, sports and outdoor activities have been shown to be effective in helping them rebuild confidence and focus on their abilities to achieve. For that reason, in mid-March, Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas/Fort Worth division hosted a week-long pig hunt for wounded veterans at their hunting lease in Richland Springs, Texas. - April 08, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Sustainable Initiatives Help the Environment …and Bottom Line
Sustainability practices in buildings or buildings being developed are no longer chic alternatives; they are quickly becoming part of the fundamentals of real estate. MB Real Estate, a Chicago-based full-service commercial real estate company, is helping to lead the way in sustainability that benefits not only the environment, but also the pocketbooks of building owners and tenants. - April 08, 2010 - MB Real Estate
Inspiration Corporation Awarded $300,000 Challenge Grant by Kresge Foundation
Agency to Expand into East Garfield Park, Provide More Services for Homeless Chicagoans as Need Continues to Rise - April 08, 2010 - Inspiration Corporation
USC Student Team Up with Los Angeles Red Cross with One Thousand Faces
Three University of Southern California students have turned a class project into a chance to make a difference. Teaming up with the Los Angeles Red Cross Heroes Campaign, they have formed the One Thousand Faces Project-- a drive to spread awareness and raise funds for the Los Angeles Red Cross by... - April 08, 2010 - One Thousand Faces Project
IJIS Institute Partners with Public Technology Institute
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Public Technology Institute (PTI) as its newest Alliance Partner. Public Technology Institute promotes innovation and collaboration for thought-leaders in government, and advances the use of technology to improve the management and delivery of services to the citizen. - April 08, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Rotary Club of College Park Makes Donation to Ronald McDonald House in Orlando
The Rotary Club of College Park visited the Ronald McDonald House on April 1, 2010 to present a check for $3,000. This money will go towards the maintenance of the room the club sponsors as well as needs for families that stay at the house. - April 08, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
Suarez Named Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez was promoted to Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Suarez joined Eden as Director of Development in January and has more than 20 years of non-profit experience. “We at Eden were very pleased to find such an experienced and qualified candidate already... - April 08, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County Partners with InsuranceClaimsNegotiator.com (ICN Metro) of Bensalem, PA
Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes in Bristol Township PA and has tapped Metro Public Adjustment, Inc., the Largest Public Adjusting firm in PA, to assist with the Volunteer efforts. - April 08, 2010 - ICN_Metro Public Adjustment, Inc.
Six Volt Featured at T.J. Martell Family Day Honoring the Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are being honored by the T.J. Martell foundation. - April 07, 2010 - Six Volt Band