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.
Naples 5-Year-Old Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Original painting featured on event posters, to be auctioned at Grand Tasting on Feb. 27 - February 06, 2010 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Innovative Credit Consultants Raises Funds for Haiti Relief
Innovative Credit Consultants Donates Thousands to Support American Red Cross Relief Programs in Haiti. - February 06, 2010 - Innovative Credit Consultants
Lupus Research Institute Invites Scientists with Innovative Ideas to Help Pioneer Lupus Discovery
The world’s leading private supporter of innovative research in systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)—the Lupus Research Institute (LRI)—invites scientists with bold new approaches to discovering the cause, improving treatment, and curing lupus to apply for financial support. - February 05, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
My Donation Spot Announces Grand Opening
My Donation Spot is a new online cyber-begging website dedicated to offering a robust and low-price web page where users can tell their story and accept anonymous donations via PayPal. Cyber-begging (also known as internet begging) has become a low-cost solution for individuals to raise funds for... - February 05, 2010 - My Donation Spot
IceJerseys.com Teams with Georges Laraque to Launch Hockey for Haiti Jersey and Apparel Collection
IceJerseys.com has joined forces with NHL player Georges Laraque to offer a Hockey For Haiti jersey and apparel line. All profits will go to Laraque's Hockey For Haiti project, which will support improved healthcare for the earthquake’s survivors. - February 05, 2010 - IceJerseys.com
AuPairCare Partners with Build-a-Bear Workshop® for Second Annual Share a Bear Party to Benefit Local Charities
AuPairCare to donate bears to the Ronald McDonald House in Albany from AuPairCare’s Share-A-Bear party. AuPairCare, www.aupaircare.com, a leading au pair placement agency, is teaming up with Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide for their second annual Share-A-Bear campaign which invites au pairs to give back to their local communities by making a bear to donated to a special charity. - February 05, 2010 - AuPairCare of Albany
Heroes of the Nation Announces Plans for New Campus in Nairobi
Heroes of the Nation will launch a campus in Nairobi, Kenya for 1,000 orphans. The self-sufficient orphanage model is groundbreaking in its vision to bring lasting transformation to Africa. - February 05, 2010 - Heroes of the Nation
Small Innovative Project – Launched by Delhi Based Funding Agency
New Delhi based NGO funding agency has invited Expression of Interest under Small Innovative Project (SIP) from all registered voluntary organizations in India. - February 05, 2010 - Indo Global Social Service Society
On Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Haiti Relief Networking with a Purpose Happy Hour Event
Professional Organizations Unite Together for a Cause. Come network and socialize with Charlotte area professional organizations on behalf of Haiti. 100% of the proceeds donated will go to American Red Cross Haiti Relief efforts. Your $5+ suggested donation/cover charge will also include a raffle ticket for great prizes. Award winning 1/2 price martini specials. Participating Professional Organizations include: NSBE, BDPA, ULYP, NBMBAA, NAAAHR, NABA, COMTO, and 100 Black Men of America. - February 05, 2010 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Diplomas for a Cause Partners with Philanthropic Organizations to Provide Financial Support
Diploma Framing Website Partners with Cultural, Medical, Educational, and Humanitarian Organizations to Provide an Alternative Revenue Stream at a Time When Philanthropies Struggle to Further Their Worthy Endeavors. - February 05, 2010 - Diplomas For a Cause
BPSOS Unveils New Mission for Its 4th Decade
BPSOS enters its 4th decade of operation with a new name, new mission, and new priorities. Formerly Boat People S.O.S., the organization has changed its name to BPSOS to reflect its new mission, which is to “empower, organize, and equip Vietnamese individuals and communities in their pursuit... - February 05, 2010 - BPSOS
Unbound Medicine Releases Relief Central™, a Free Mobile and Web Resource to Aid in Disaster Relief: Award-Winning Unbound™ Platform Delivers Answers to the Point of Need
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the release of Relief Central™, a free web and mobile resource that delivers reference information and news to relief workers, first responders, and others in disaster relief situations. Relief... - February 04, 2010 - Unbound Medicine
New Web Company Spreads Organ Donation Awareness Through Creative T-Shirts and Jewelry
GreenRibbonConnection.com was unveiled today as a unique apparel and jewelry shop specially designed for spreading the importance of the gift of life and transplantation. - February 04, 2010 - GreenRibbonConnection.com
Lovell Named Interim Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida
Lauren Lovell, BCBA, has been named Interim Executive Director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Lovell has more than 30 years of experience working with children and adults with behavioral and emotional disorders including autism in public school systems including Lee County. A board certified... - February 04, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Voyage Home Loans Employees Contribute to Haiti Relief Efforts
In an employee-led initiative, Voyage Home Loans donated over eight hundred dollars to UNICEF’s ongoing humanitarian relief effort for children in Haiti. The donations were collected by members of a team from KDND 107.9 “The End” in Sacramento. The contributions were a part of... - February 04, 2010 - Voyage Home Loans
Maintaining Greenways for the Future – Greening of Detroit Awarded Grant for Project Launch
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, through its Greenways Initiative, awards $147,433 for support for a pilot project focused on the maintenance of Detroit greenways. - February 04, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Nutricap Labs Lends a Helping Hand to Haiti by Partnering with The American Red Cross
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, is partnering with The American Red Cross and donating $10,000 toward the organization’s Haiti Relief Effort. - February 03, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Local Ball Searching for Its Cinderella
The American Heart Association of Oregon/SW Washington search for cardiovascular event survivor or loved one to receive “Cinderella Treatment” including custom gown, makeover & jewels from Tiffany & Co.* Submit your story at www.pdxheartball.org - February 03, 2010 - American Heart Association of Oregon/SW Washington
Healing Arts for Haiti Event Set for February 12 at the Grand Hyatt @ Grand Central Station
Spa Community joins together to provide “hands on” support to aid Haitian recovery Bringing its own version of love with a holistic twist, Healing Arts For Haiti will provide a “message in the massage” on Friday, February 12, 2010, Noon to 8 pm, Grand Ballroom at the Grand... - February 03, 2010 - The Day Spa Association
DoJiggy Announces Award Recipients from 2009-2010 Giving Program
Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, today announced the 2009-2010 award recipients for their annual DoJiggy Giving™ program, which supports nonprofits and community organizations through cash donations and in-kind software services. - February 02, 2010 - DoJiggy
Local Printer Donates Services to Sonoma County Aids Network
Ajalon Printing and Design, a landmark among local printers, recently announced they will be donating their printing services to Face to Face, the Sonoma County Aids Network. - February 02, 2010 - Invitations by Ajalon
Curtis and Meichelle Gibson of Gibson Consulting & Entertainment Group Are Contributing to projectmate.org
Curtis and Meichelle Gibson of Gibson Consulting and media group are contributing material for Project MATE, Inc’s website. The personal/professional development duo is writing articles for www.projectmate.org’s “Life Coaching” section. The life coaching section of the... - February 02, 2010 - Project MATE, INC
Flexfit Headwear Donates $30,000 to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Through Caritas.org
Flexfit, one of the most recognized names in headwear, has made a corporate donation of $30,000 to assist in providing emergency relief to areas in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti including the town of Leogane. Leogane was one of the areas hit hardest by the 7.0 earthquake which struck Haiti on... - February 01, 2010 - Flexfit
Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off
Don't panic. Be prepared. Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora,... - February 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Non for Profit Organization Project M.A.T.E, INC Striving to Empower Minority Teens Through Education of Entrepreneurship
Non for profit organization Project M.A.T.E, INC, has been established to educate minority teens of the importance of striving for educational excellence and also having an entrepreneurial mindset. The "M.A.T.E" is an acronym meaning Minority.Advancement.Through.Entrepreneurship. The... - February 01, 2010 - Project MATE, INC
Non for Profit Organization Project M.A.T.E, INC Has Launched Their Website
Non for profit organization Project M.A.T.E, INC, has officially launched their website www.projectmate.org. The website will be a helpmate to individuals wanting to learn about entrepreneurship. Although Project M.A.T.E, INC was developed to help minority teens, the website is available to be... - February 01, 2010 - Project MATE, INC
Junior League of Bronxville Dances to Disco
The Junior League of Bronxville (JLB) is proud to announce details for its annual fundraising gala, The Disco Ball. This year’s event will be held at the Bronxville Field Club, Saturday, March 6, 2010, which will be transformed into a dance club and where guests can get their groove on to the... - February 01, 2010 - Junior League of Bronxville
Michael A. Krafft, Founder and Chairman of The Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE) Announced Today Expanded Core Service Offerings
GCEEE's four new expanded core service offerings include: A) Public Service Strategic Planning, B) Public Sector Communications & Public Outreach, C) Public Sector Organizational Assessment and Change Management Implementation Services, and D) Nonprofit Capacity Building Services. - January 31, 2010 - Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York Raises $60,000 for Haiti Relief
The Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake, Pastor, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York and the church’s 23,000 member congregation contribute $60,000 towards Haiti Relief. On January 12th a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti; which affected millions. According to Rev. Flake,... - January 30, 2010 - The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
COWs - Container on Wheels Mobile Storage Collects More Than 120 Tons of Donations for the Haitian Earthquake Victims
COWs-USA, LLC (www.866-Get-A-Cow.com) announced today that its participation in multiple donation drives on behalf of the Haitian Earthquake victims resulted in more than 120 tons in donations. In cooperation with A Plus Mini Storage, the Miami Heat, WQAM Sports Networks, Stop Hunger and Little Haiti NET, COWs – Container on Wheels™ has participated in the collection and donation of dry goods, medical supplies, canned food and bottled water. - January 30, 2010 - COWs USA, LLC
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
Modern Vision Media Joins Forces with LASPI, Inc, Steal of the Day Online and Offers4YouNow for Fundraiser
Modern Vision Media announced that it has joined forces with other Online Marketing firms to aid in a major fundraiser benefiting the Greater Pasadena Aids Fund. - January 29, 2010 - Modern Vision Media
HeartShare Welcomes New Board Members
HeartShare Human Services of New York elected five new members to its Board of Directors. - January 29, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Baby Basics of Collier County Honored by Kelly Capolino with Diamond Volunteer Award
The 100% volunteer organization that distributes diapers to needy infants had their chance to sparkle at the Diamond Volunteer Award reception on January 14. - January 29, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
International Pearl Design Competition 2010-2011
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. a non profit member based Association announces its first International Pearl Design Competition. - January 28, 2010 - CPAA
YourCause.com Community Responds to Haiti Crisis
Social media site proves safe and effective for immediate fundraising crisis response. - January 28, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
Area Nonprofits Meeting the Needs of Weather’s Most Vulnerable
Dialysis patients evacuated from Cheyenne River Reservation. - January 27, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Fitness Guru Donna Richardson Joyner Helping to Raise Money for Tom Joyner Foundation
Donna Richardson Joyner and a group of her friends are running in the ING Miami Marathon to help raise money for the 12-year-old foundation that provides scholarships to help keep students enrolled in black colleges. - January 27, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
A+ Mini Self Storage to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
A+ Mini Storage is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with Container on Wheels (COWs) it will be leading a donation drive to benefit the people of Haiti who have been devastated by the recent earthquakes. These two companies will be collecting donations of clothing, water, and dry and canned... - January 27, 2010 - A+ Mini Storage
Artspace Receives 2010 Cary Magazine Maggy Award
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the visual art center is the recipient of a 2010 Cary Magazine Maggy Award, the Best in Western Wake, in the Best Art category. This year’s online nomination and voting process received a record response from... - January 27, 2010 - Artspace
Foreclosure Prevention & Intervention Services 10 Facts About the Process
Foreclosure prevention and foreclosure intervention are two very different services. Consumer Credit Counseling Service is trained and certified to help with both. Here's how easy the process can be: - January 25, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Grace Village, Haiti is Hosting 20,000 Refugees; Needs Assistance
Grace Villiage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, operated by Grace International (a non-profit (501c3) organization registered in the State of Florida) is in urgent need of medical personnel, provisions, service personnel, and donations. 20,000 earthquake refugees are currently being housed at our compound. - January 24, 2010 - Grace International, Inc.
CarePoint Builds New Website Thanks to The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit social service agency taps BluePrint Design Studio and ShortFuse Mktg + Mgmt to spearhead WordPress project. - January 24, 2010 - CarePoint
Humanity First Medical Team Lead Returns to the US from Haiti
Humanity First First Responder Returns from Haiti for assessment briefing - January 23, 2010 - Humanity First
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® Has Teamed Up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® has teamed up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference. A Great Pizza for a Great Cause. - January 23, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
We the People, Inc. of the United States Provides Effective Relief Method for Haiti Victims
Tallahassee nonprofit, We the People, Inc. of the United States is currently in need of community support to raise $15,000 to send medical supplies, surgical equipment, food, and water directly to St. Nicholas Hospital in St. Marc. - January 22, 2010 - We The People, Inc.
Chandler Christian Church Raises Initial $22,000 for Haitian Relief
Chandler Christian Church announced that they raised over $22,000 for Haitian Relief from a special church offering and support continues to pour into the church. The proceeds of this offering will be donated to International Disaster Emergency Service (www.ides.org) which will immediately use 100%... - January 22, 2010 - Chandler Christian Church
Affordable Housing Work Close to Home for DHHL Director
Habitat for Humanity is building homes and building hope through a partnership with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Hawaii. Pending a DHHL contract, Habitat is set to build many more homes in the next year. - January 22, 2010 - Hawaii Habitat for Humanity
Rock Church Volunteers Bring Together San Diegans to Complete Nearly $10 Million* of Service
On Saturday, January 23, 2010, Community leaders, professional athletes, and government officials will join Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in honoring over 2,500 San Diego residents for their completion of more than 600,000 hours of volunteer service in the San Diego community during... - January 22, 2010 - Rock Church
Suarez Named Director of Development for Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez has joined Eden Autism Services Florida as Director of Development. Suarez, a non-profit consultant and frequent speaker on philanthropy and fundraising, brings 20 years of experience to the role. Eden President and CEO, Dr. Tom McCool said, “All of us at Eden are... - January 22, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida