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.
Tino Struckmann Launches Foundation to Provide Assistance to Victims of Rape
Charity to raise funds for testing of backlogged rape kits. - October 21, 2009 - Struckmann Foundation
CPX Interactive Leverages Its Massive Online Reach to Promote New Philanthropic Website
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, launches CPXample.org to support worthy causes and help people change the world - October 20, 2009 - CPXi
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Counterpart International and SkyLink Aviation Send Medicines After Earthquakes and Tsunami Hit Samoa
Huge earthquakes and quake-triggered tsunami leave hundreds dead and thousands in need of medicines. - October 18, 2009 - Counterpart International
Integral Life Foundation Changes Name to One5 Foundation
Integral Life Foundation today announced it is changing its name to the One5 Foundation to more closely align its name with its focus on reducing the mortality rate among children in developing nations. The new name will be used with the tagline “One Child, One World, Five Killers.”... - October 17, 2009 - Nueterra
India’s Devastating Flooding Forces Thousands to Migrate, Putting Children at Risk
Government’s immediate compensation for destroyed homes not nearly enough, World Vision warns. Food prices double in hard-hit communities, already among the poorest in India. - October 17, 2009 - World Vision US
Blue Archer Designs New Website for Tobacco Free Allegheny
New look, navigation, and intranet designed to help non-profit group prevent tobacco use - October 17, 2009 - Blue Archer
Christian Book of the Year Offer Benefits Readers and Feed the Children Charity
Christian self help and inspiration author Reece Manley announced Thursday his book Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source, the Instamation Christian Book of the Year, will give both readers and a favorite charity a perfect gift this season. By using Amazon to place the order, users need only... - October 16, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
UnitedProsperity.org Revolutionizes Giving to Help Poor Entrepreneurs Get Microloans
UnitedProsperity.org, the world's first person-to-person loan guaranteeing website enables individual givers to double the impact of their contributions while enabling the world's poorest entrepreneurs to get microloans to grow their small businesses. - October 16, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
"Care Fest" to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that they will host “Care Fest,” a family festival, at NetSports in Morrisville on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to a... - October 16, 2009 - Kids R Kids
Counterpart International Provides Vital Support During Flooding in Eastern Georgia
Days of constant rain have left thousands desperate for bedding and warmth in the midst of severe floods - October 16, 2009 - Counterpart International
Chicago Karate Kids to Perform at Fundraiser for Scholarships and Violence Prevention Outreach
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, to Challenge Students with 1,000 Punches and 1,000 Kicks at Punch & Kick-a-Thon - October 16, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities
Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Get on the Bus: HippieShop to Give Away Classic VW Bus at Phish Festival 8; Donations to Benefit The Waterwheel Foundation
HippieShop of Fairfield, NJ has decorated a classic VW bus and will give it away over Halloween weekend at Phish's Festival 8. Raffle tickets are $10 each and proceeds will support non-profit programs funded by The Waterwheel Foundation, established in 1997 to oversee Phish's various charitable activities. - October 15, 2009 - HippieShop.com
Friends Forever Schedules Its 4th Annual Dinner Celebration
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced it will host its fourth annual benefit dinner to supports its peace programs for teen youth leaders around the world, on October 29, 2009 at the Galley Hatch Conference Center in... - October 15, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Sustainable Atlanta Elects Wicker of UPS as Advisory Board President
UPS Veteran Expands Role in Environmental Policy and Programming Arena. Sustainable Atlanta has elected, Scott Wicker, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Plant Engineering for UPS, as the new president of the Sustainable Atlanta Advisory Board. Wicker expands his previous role on the board of the non-profit group charged with driving policy and programming efforts for Atlanta. - October 15, 2009 - Clean Cities Atlanta
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund Announces $240,000 in Grants
Created as a permanent endowment, the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the seven-county southeast Michigan region, with a primary focus on charitable organizations and activities that assist in improving the lives of children and youth. - October 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Gafcon Selected as Project Manager for Landmark Berlin Wall Memorial Project in Los Angeles
Original Berlin Wall segments to be erected along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Cold War icon. - October 14, 2009 - Gafcon Inc.
Counterpart International Assists the Disabled People of Georgia with LDS-Donated Wheelchairs
Over one hundred Georgians receive wheelchairs thanks to LDS donation and Counterpart International (Counterpart) distribution. - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
US Marine Corps Provides Support to the Orphanages of Georgia with the Help of Counterpart International
Counterpart International (Counterpart) facilitated a donation of clothing and shoes to young orphans - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
Project Read Makes an Effort to Change the Fate of 21,000 Utah County Residents
Project Read, based in Provo, Utah, has been chosen by Reading Horizons as its featured site for donations. This selection was made based on the efforts Project Read has displayed to reach the 21,000 Utah County residents in need of literacy help. Project Read is a nonprofit organization dedicated... - October 14, 2009 - Reading Horizons
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month – Fundraiser Event
To raise awareness of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Lansing Christian School will host a Varsity Volleyball & Pack the Gym fundraiser event on October 22, 2009, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. - October 14, 2009 - DyslexiaWonders,LLC
Volunteer Group CANTER New England Helps Retiring Thoroughbreds Find Homes Through the 4th Annual Suffolk Showcase
CANTER New England, a non-profit dedicated Thoroughbred rescue and retirement organization announces that the 4th Annual Suffolk Showcase will be held on 10/25/09. The Showcase helps horses find homes as live racing draws to a close at Suffolk Downs. - October 14, 2009 - CANTER New England
SofterWare Releases New Version of Top Rated Fundraising Software – DonorPerfect Online
The latest upgrade provides a revolutionary new look and feel, enhanced PCI-Compliant payment processing solutions, a new option for hosted storage of documents, files that can be linked to donors, gifts or contact records, and more. - October 13, 2009 - SofterWare
Two Students Experience Trips of a Lifetime
This summer, Project: Trip of a Lifetime, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization sent two students on summer teen tours. Both of the students selected had amazing experiences and gained a new perspective of the country. In addition, this organization is fully operated by a group of High School Seniors from Scarsdale, NY. - October 13, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Prestigious Speakers Found Its Champions of Fun
This year again Prestigious Speakers held its Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest on Tuesday, September 29th 2009. Short, entertaining and free, a number of speakers tested their excellence in a contest to give the funniest five- to seven-minute speech or one- to two-minute impromptu... - October 13, 2009 - Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters BCN
Prestigious Speakers Champions to Run at the Area Level
You are warmly invited to join the Toastmasters Area Contest at the beautiful AMIC Horizonte Hotel in Mallorca, Spain. The contest will be between all the best speakers in the Area- the top 2 winners from each club are invited to compete, so a very high level of speakers will be there. - October 13, 2009 - Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters BCN
Jean Smart Helps Raise Hope and Funds for Brain Cancer Cure
Hundreds gather to raise funds to end brain cancer. - October 12, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Boston’s Neighborhood Audio Tour Speaks Volumes About Art
Visitors Find Expansive Art Walk a Fun and Educational Perspective of Boston - October 11, 2009 - Guide by Cell
TiE Detroit Announces Subhendu Guha as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009
Subhendu Guha, the leading inventor of flexible solar shingles will be Keynote Speaker at TiECon Midwest 2009. - October 11, 2009 - TiE Detroit
TiE Detroit Announces the 50 Finalists for the TiE20 Midwest Industry Awards
TiE Detroit Announces the 50 Finalists from more than 1,000 Nominations for the TiE20 Midwest Industry Awards to be Awarded at TiECon Midwest 2009. Public Invited to Vote. - October 11, 2009 - TiE Detroit
TiECon Midwest 2009 Announces Josh Linkner as a Keynote Speaker
Josh Linkner will be Keynote speaker at TiECon Midwest 2009. - October 11, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Designing for a Difference Holiday Gift Idea - Gifts That Give Back and Save Lives
Anna Balkan, a Ukrainian born and US based jewelry designer, is helping raise money for STOP (Stop Trafficking of People). She created a STOP signature jewelry piece, the Circles of Life necklace, inspired by the victims’ struggles, that represents a continuous transformation and interconnection of life. $100 from each necklace, which retails for $150, is given directly to STOP to help them raise funds for the rescue center in Bosnia. The goal is to sell 1,000 necklaces by the end of 2009. - October 10, 2009 - Anna Balkan
Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington Welcomes New Board Members
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington announced new Members to their Board of Directors including Jim Dinegar (Greater Washington Board of Trade), Manny Hidalgo (Latino Economic Development Corp.), Kathy Kretman (Georgetown University), Jeannan Peterson (Bank of America), and Chad Williams... - October 10, 2009 - Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
Community Foundation for Livingston County Announces $27,500 to Livingston County Nonprofit Organizations
The organizations receiving support from the Community Foundation include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Livingston County, the City of Howell and the Judson Center Inc. - October 10, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
"Once Upon A Time in Manhattan" to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Starlet Events Raises Awareness for Children with Life Threatening Diseases and Their Families
Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing, in conjunction with www.Jenmarden.com, will host the Ronald McDonald House Gala, “Once Upon A Time in Manhattan” in New York City on November 19th from 8pm-11pm at celebrity hot-spot, Marquee. - October 09, 2009 - Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
RMCN Cares
Credit repair company gives back at Day of Service in Washington, D.C. with other Inc. 500 / 5000 winners. - October 09, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Putting an End to School Violence
Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis. - October 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
The Bad Taste Costume Ball, to Benefit Santa Fe’s Museum Development Associates, at the Historic Legal Tender in Lamy, NM Saturday 10/24/09
Love New Mexico museums? Join Museum Development Associates in Lamy on October 24th for a FUN(d)raising evening of bad taste, good vittles, atrocious costumes, great music & dancing, a cash bar and a rip-roarin’ raffle, all to benefit the organization that specializes in serving New Mexico’s 200+ small, start-up and rural museums. MDA offers a hand up to community museums, providing training and services to assist them in improving their collections care, operations and infrastructure. - October 09, 2009 - Museum Development Associates
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Durham Crisis Response Center Collaboration with InStepp, Inc. Results in Support for At-Risk Women
The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is pleased to announce that the organization has received a grant of close to $592,000. The grant, awarded by the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women Transitional Housing Program, provides housing, support and other resources to... - October 09, 2009 - InStepp, Inc.
Pinnacle Promotions to Donate Promotional Products to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Dedicated to contributing its resources to charitable causes, Pinnacle Promotions, Inc. will donate hundreds of promotional products to the Annandale Village, a community for adults with developmental disabilities. - October 09, 2009 - Pinnacle Promotions, Inc.
BluMail Launches “Help Someone in Need” Initiative in Time for Holiday Giving Season
BluMail’s “Help Someone In Need” is a new Web site connecting people in dire need with those who want to help. Anyone, anywhere can make a request – for air travel, car repair/replacement, clothing, computers, day care, medical and dental assistance, education, utility bills, employment, funeral arrangements, furniture, groceries, home repair, housing, legal aid, etc. People who are moved by these stories can contact those who are asking for help and designate how their gifts get used. - October 09, 2009 - BluMail
TiE Detroit Announces Vinita Gupta as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009
Vinita Gupta, Chairman and CEO of Quick Eagle Networks will be the Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest Womens Forum. - October 09, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Taking the Sting Out of Domestic Violence
Banquet Ball Fundraiser in Aid of Domestic Violence for Women And Children - October 08, 2009 - 1209 Enterprise
When Small Businesses do Big Things: FAB*LIS is Giving Fashion a Cause
When owner Nyota Grant of FABLIS (For A Beauty Living In Style) embarked on opening her first boutique a year ago; she never thought she would be hosting a Fashion Show for children infected or affected by HIV or AIDS with an International Designer as a sponsor. FAB*LIS became a boutique known for... - October 08, 2009 - FABLIS
Donors Continue to be Attracted to What HANDY is Doing
Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America has again selected HANDY for a third consecutive 4-star rating. - October 08, 2009 - Handy, Inc.