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.
UnitedProsperity.org Reaches Major Milestone in Supporting Impoverished Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Within a few short months of its launch, UnitedProsperity has generated $100,000 in loans for 500 Entrepreneurs living in extreme poverty - March 18, 2010 - UnitedProsperity.org
Family Service Races to Collect 10,000 Diapers
On March 15, 2010 Family Service started racing to collect 10,000 diapers in their first ever Diaper Derby. The donation drive will run until April 15 and focuses on Family Service’s most vulnerable and in-need consumers – babies. Recently, different programs in the organization were... - March 18, 2010 - Family Service
CRIS Radio, a Program of The Chicago Lighthouse, Will Welcome Celebrity Volunteers to Read for Visually Impaired Listeners on Thursday, April 1st
An array of outstanding media personalities from Chicago radio and television will fill in as volunteer readers on “Celebrity Day,” Thursday, April 1, at CRIS (Chicagoland Radio Information Service) Radio, a program of The Chicago Lighthouse. To date, broadcasters who have signed on as... - March 18, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
The Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund Joins with GoodSearch for Fundraising
Supporters of The Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund are using GoodSearch and GoodShop, raising money with every search of the Internet and every purchase on-line. - March 18, 2010 - Adelphic Cornell Educational Fund
Rotary Club of College Park Hosts 7th Annual Taste of College Park
This annual fundraising event will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Dubsdread Golf Club. The event will feature food and wine pairings from local restaurants as well as live entertainment and live and silent auctions. All proceeds go to benefit local charities. - March 18, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
TD Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Family Service
TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Family Service’s In-Home Family Service (IIFS) program. “The TD Charitable Foundation is pleased to be able to provide grants to organizations like Family Service County. We are confident that the Intensive In-Home Family... - March 16, 2010 - Family Service
BAPS Charities Makes Donation of $47,000 to UNICEF for Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
The start of a fantastic partnership, one that will help save the lives of thousands of children around the world. BAPS Charities donated $47,000 to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, launching the first-ever partnership between the two NGOs. Ed Lloyd, CFO of UNICEF said,... - March 15, 2010 - BAPS Charities
Hollister Creative Gives Workshop on Facebook "Friendraising" to Nonprofit Volunteer Recruiter Greater Philadelphia Cares
Philadelphia area marketing communications firm Hollister Creative trained staff and volunteer leaders of Greater Philadelphia Cares in the use of Facebook for “friendraising.” - March 14, 2010 - Hollister Creative
Ubuntu Now Welcomes Carbona as First Corporate Sponsor
The South Africa Project, Ubuntu Now's 2010 FIFA World Cup-centric initiative, is proud to announce long-established household cleaning brand Carbona as its first corporate sponsor. - March 13, 2010 - Ubuntu Now, Inc.
NCSJP Co-Sponsors Great Schools in Wake County Education Forum
March 20th Event to Feature National Experts and Foster Community Engagement - March 13, 2010 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Home-Tech, Customers Present Donation to Eden Autism Services Florida
Non-profit organization selected as “Charity of the Month” - March 13, 2010 - Home-Tech
Help Music Drives Us Keep Music in Our Boston Public Schools and Affect Positive Change for Children Through Music
The study of music has been shown to give pre-teens direction, focus, and a sense of self worth that sticks with them throughout their formidable years. Music Drives Us has identified an elementary school in Roxbury that is about to lose their Suzuki violin program because of severe budget cuts. Please help to keep this program in the school thus keeping violins in these children’s hands. - March 13, 2010 - Music Drives Us
The Big Bad Ball Selects Media Partners, Inc. as Agency of Record for 2010 Gala
April Mills and Diane Dennis, Co-Chairs of the 2010 Big Bad Ball, announced today that Media Partners, Inc., a strategic media marketing agency located in Raleigh, North Carolina has been tapped as the agency of record for the ninth annual event to be held Saturday, October 2nd from 7pm – 1am... - March 12, 2010 - Media Partners, Inc.
Atlanta Firm Launches Vacation Rentals Business to Fund Charities; Plans to Raise Several Million Dollars Annually for Worthy Causes
As a direct result of the economic downturn, charitable organizations and other non-profits are searching for creative ways to offset declining donations. Public budget cuts are making it harder for school systems to function smoothly. Charity Helpers, LLC recently launched Geronimo.com to convert... - March 11, 2010 - Charity Helpers, LLC
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Participates in 2010 Great Human Race
Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org) has announced its participation in the Great Human Race for the second year in a row. The race, which will be held on Saturday, March 27 in Durham, is a community fundraising event organized to support local nonprofits. Participants can choose to... - March 11, 2010 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Adopt Through Telephone
Parents, Grand-parents... all old and infirm, are only a phone call away. But you don’t have time to call them as regularly as you would like to. Is there a solution to all the loneliness? Agewell Foundation has found an answer for these people. It is not unusual to see qualified women,... - March 11, 2010 - Agewell Foundation
The ARISE Program Reaches Historic Milestone in Florida’s Juvenile Justice System Where Delinquent Youth Are Held in Custody Statewide
ARISE-certified Life-Skills Group Facilitators across the state have conducted-in one month-almost 27,000 hours of evidence-based interactions with groups of incarcerated at-risk youth in their care. - March 11, 2010 - ARISE Foundation
comCables Sponsoring “The Here’s Life Inner City Wine Tasting & Silent Auction”
Denver-based comCables today announced they are sponsoring the Here’s Life Inner City (HLIC) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC Wine Tasting Benefit will be held at the Adirondack Room located inside the Tivoli in Denver from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on... - March 10, 2010 - comCables
Czech Marbles Federation Announces the Date of the World Marbles Championship 2010
World marbles championship is organized every year from July, 2005. Adult players from all countries in the world have the chance to compete in this tournament. This year will be organized the 6th world marbles championship. - March 10, 2010 - Czech Marbles Federation
The Chicago Lighthouse Will Host Low Vision Products Show in Schaumburg, IL
In order to expand consumer awareness, The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is taking its retail operations to the suburbs of Chicago. The first event is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, at the Friendship Village - 350 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg, IL. There is... - March 10, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Jyotsna Colony Association: Barricades Commissioned
The barricades installed in Jyotsna Colony, Chennai, were commissioned by the Inspector of Police on Sunday, 7th March 2010 to increase the security level in the Colony. - March 10, 2010 - Jyotsna Colony Association
The Penny Bear Company Honored by Kelly Capolino with Diamond Volunteer Award
The Penny Bear Company, a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization that makes and donates teddy bears, celebrated a special evening at the Diamond Volunteer Program reception that was held in their honor. - March 10, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
Travellers Auto Barn Supports "Macro" Stand Against Poverty
Travellers Auto Barn are proud to be associated with charity rider Geoff Dittrich, and his cycling team who are to take the fight against poverty across Australia with an 80-day bike ride from Sydney to Perth. What’s been called the ‘Macro for Micro’ initiative hopes to raise more than AUD$50,000 for Opportunity International Australia, a non-profit organisation that uses a business based initiatives to help solve the problem of poverty. - March 09, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn
The Sport of Giving Goes National in Support of all Women’s Cancers
Atlanta founded breast cancer nonprofit organization, The Sport of Giving, (www.thesportofgiving.org) provides a template for women’s cancer fundraising in any community. - March 09, 2010 - The Sport of Giving
Papa Murphy’s to Hold Fundraiser for Kelsey’s Army®
Papa Murphy’s participating take ‘n’ bake pizza locations to benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation®. Papa Murphy’s participating locations have announced that they will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation and its quest to protect the youth and young... - March 09, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Mustard Seed Canada Announces Paul Richardson Book Launch and Television Appearance
Mustard Seed Canada would like to announce the launch of Paul Richardson's new book "A Certain Risk, Living Your Faith at the Edge." Paul will officially launch the book during an interview on 100 Huntely St. on Monday, March 15, 2010, where he will expand on the inspiring stories found in his new release. - March 08, 2010 - Mustard Seed Mission Canada Inc.
The National Association of GBLT in Israel Announce the North American Public Awareness and Social Networking Tour
Mike Hamel, chairperson of the Aguda and authority on the human and social rights of the GLBT community in Israel will be touring North America, accompanied by youths who were involved with the horrible shooting that took place in the Gay Youth Center in Tel Aviv, August 1, 2009. These events are to showcase the GLBT movement in Israel and their accomplishments and the future. - March 08, 2010 - The National Association of GLBT in Israel
HeartShare's Annual Gala Set for March 25
HeartShare Human Services of New York will hold its annual fundraising Gala on Thursday, March 25. - March 07, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Kelsey Smith Foundation to Receive FBI Award
The Kelsey Smith Foundation, Inc. will be awarded the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award on March 19, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Each area FBI field office selects one group that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The Kansas City field... - March 06, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Irwindale Public Library Foundation’s Inaugural Fundraising Event
Through its inaugural event, Reading Between the Vines, the Irwindale Public Library Foundation is hoping to educate the public and raise awareness in the local business community of the work the Irwindale Public Library does and the services they offer. The event, to be held from April 5 through 9... - March 06, 2010 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
Riverwalk Trust Names Cindi Hutchinson President and CEO
Riverwalk Trust Board Chairman Tom Vogel today announced that the organization has named longtime Fort Lauderdale civic leader Cindi Hutchinson as its president and chief executive officer. Hutchinson, a Fort Lauderdale city commissioner from 2000 to 2009, will lead the not-for-profit... - March 06, 2010 - Riverwalk Trust
Grassroots California Group Digs Deep to Help Haiti, 5K in American Canyon Raises Money for Shipping Container for Local Donations
WEI volunteers hold a 5k to Haiti to provide relief, educational support and to repair clean water wells. - March 06, 2010 - Water & Education International
YourCause.com Expands Nonprofit Platform Beyond Fundraising
Social media site expands functionality to include an easy-to-update ‘Needs List’ and ‘Volunteer Opportunity’ function that allows nonprofits to ask for tangible goods as well as volunteers via a growing online caring community. - March 06, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
NRC Teams Up for Heart Health
National Relief Charities (NRC) supports American Heart Association and reservation programs with heart health. - March 05, 2010 - National Relief Charities
IJIS Institute Initiates Sustaining Member Program
The Board of Directors of the IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the creation of a new Sustaining Member program. This elite class of membership in the IJIS Institute will provide companies a more significant and tangible way in which to support the Institute and its programs. BAE Systems has joined the IJIS Institute as the organization’s first Sustaining Member. - March 05, 2010 - IJIS Institute
South Africa Project 'Kicks Off' Wall of Supporters
South Africa Project, the 2010 FIFA World Cup-centric initiative of Ubuntu Now, has launched a "Wall of Supporters" on its website. As the international spotlight on South Africa continues to increase while the biggest single sports event on earth grows closer, the South Africa Project... - March 05, 2010 - Ubuntu Now, Inc.
Tommie Lewis Joins Project MATE, Inc Board of Directors
Project MATE, Inc announced today that Mr. Tommie Lewis, President and CEO of Make It Plain Consulting, LLC, was elected to Project MATE, Inc. board of directors. Mr. Lewis also serves on the board of directors for a number of other established organizations. “Tommie is a strong CEO and... - March 05, 2010 - Project MATE, INC
Girls in Action Expands Internationally to Guatemala
"Girls in Action" based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and founded by Dr. Verna Cornelia Price is expanding internationally to Guatemala to a girls program called “Asociacion de Superacion Educativa” where 100 girls and 20 women leaders will be impacted. - March 05, 2010 - Dr. Verna C. Price - J. Cameron & Associates
The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges Celebrates Its 10th Year Anniversary Gala on March 25, 2010, at Christine Lee's Gulfstream Park in Miami, FL
The 10th Year Anniversary Gala, to be held on March 25, 2010, will benefit The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that works to provide education and services to individuals and families with Autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. - March 04, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
New Haven Pride Center’s Dorothy Awards Filled with Surprises: Honorees Given Citations by Comptroller Nancy Wyman; Ceremony Features Attorney General Richard Blumenthal
The New Haven Pride Center’s Dorothy Awards honor members of the LGBT community who have made a significant contribution to local LGBT life. - March 04, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
New Program at CDP Teaches End-of-Life Caregivers Novel Ways to Cope with Stress
The mission of the Beyond Compassion Program, the first project offered through the newly-developed Share the Gift Foundation, is to offer caregivers tools which empower them to move beyond the fear and sadness associated with the loss of a loved one and thus invite them to approach the grieving process as an opportunity to expand their hearts and enrich their souls. - March 04, 2010 - CDP
You Can Donate through ZipGive to Chile Earthquake Relief by Texting “CHILE” to 45678
Canadians can once again use text messaging on their cellphones to donate money to relief efforts for Chile. - March 04, 2010 - Zipstripe Corp.
National Tennis Foundation Hosts Event to Support Local Family Affected by the Devastation in Haiti
As Vicki Duval, a top-ranked junior tennis athlete training at the Racquet Club of the South, learned that her father was trapped beneath their earthquake ravaged home in Haiti, the weight of her concerns fell sharply on the shoulders of her tennis coach, Brian de Villiers. The sequence of events that followed represents how generosity and love can really make a difference. - March 04, 2010 - National Tennis Foundation
Just One Voice Launches "River of Life: Journal of International Volunteers" with First Call for Papers
Just One Voice is proud to announce the launch of "River of Life: Journal of International Volunteers," an electronic journal dedicated to promoting international development through volunteer work. The Journal’s goal is to make research in the international development field available electronically at no charge to those who will benefit most from its contributors’ insights. Papers will be available for viewing or downloading and will be compiled in volumes in multiple digital formats. - March 04, 2010 - Just One Voice
Bagolie Seeks Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) Presidency - Looks to Oust Long Time Incumbent
Rosaura "Rosy" Bagolie, Candidate for Elizabeth Education Association (EEA) Presidency, looks to oust the long time incumbent Rose Carreto. Bagolie sees teachers working longer and harder, without additional compensation or appreciation, and vows to fight the anti-teacher, union busting initiatives which will most certainly be coming out of Trenton. "Business as usual politics can no longer be tolerated as pensions are cut and salaries are frozen," says Bagolie. - March 03, 2010 - Bagolie for EEA President
Trust for Architectural Easements Hosts Orange Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation
The Trust for Architectural Easements protects more than 800 historic properties in California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois. On Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m., the Trust will host a seminar on the financial incentives for historic preservation. To RSVP, please email easements@architecturaltrust.org. - March 03, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Professional Traders to Hold Charity Event to Raise Funds for "The Straits Times the School Pocket Money Fund"
For the first time in Singapore, a group of professional traders are organising a Charity Seminar event to help raise funds for The Straits Times “The School Pocket Money Fund”. Asia Charts Pte Ltd, a company formed by a group of professional traders that specialises in stocks and... - March 03, 2010 - Asia Charts Pte Ltd
Wireless Factory Helps Support Salvation Army's Chile Earthquake Relief Efforts with Mobile Donation Platform
The Salvation Army, which has had a presence in Chile since 1909, is requesting donations to help it provide support and hope to the people of that nation who were affected by the record 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit that country. The Salvation Army’s disaster efforts are stretched thin as they continue to also provide relief to Haiti. - March 03, 2010 - Wireless Factory
3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll in the West End
Dallas' West End is the place to "go green" at the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Free entertainment on two stages including Celtic rock band "The Killdares" and unique Beatles cover band "BeatleGras" along with Irish dancers, Bagpipers, Radio Disney AM 620 and the 3rd Annual ShamRock'n Roll Pet Parade and Costume Contest. - March 02, 2010 - West End Association
Living Patriot Enters Pepsi’s Refresh Project Campaign in March
St. Louis-based Living Patriot will continue its mission of thanking veterans and first responders for their personal sacrifices by participating in the Pepsi Refresh Project campaign in March. The mission of Living Patriot is to say “thank you” to every living veteran and first responder through the gift of a folded American flag housed in a beautifully crafted, clear case called a Prism. - March 02, 2010 - Living Patriot, LLC