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.

RE/MAX Village Square Associate Launches Project Foster Gift

RE/MAX Village Square Associate John Davis recently launched the Project Foster Gift initiative which is geared towards collecting new and unwrapped presents for children of all ages in the foster system. The Project Foster Gift initiative is a product of Child Youth Works, an organization... - November 25, 2009 - Child and Youth Works

World Vision Goes Around the World to Find the True Spirit of Christmas Next Stop: Quito, Ecuador

Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency’s "Spirit of Christmas" tour. The month-long tour features interviews and stories with children and... - November 25, 2009 - World Vision US

Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended

German Americans were interned during WWII at the same time and in the same camps as Japanese Americans. The internment of German-Americans began on December 8, 1941 on Ellis Island and this date is being commemorated this year with a conference on the island under the title: Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended. - November 24, 2009 - German World Alliance

A Call to Action to All Retailers and Their Customers

The Display Case Company is challenging all retailers and their customers to remember the Arts Organizations this year in their charitable giving. - November 24, 2009 - Display Case Company

The American Dyslexia Association Offers Free Worksheets to Help Children Overcome Reading, Writing and Calculating Disabilities

The American Dyslexia Association, a non-profit organization, offers free online training and information for children with dyslexia and dyscalculia. Teachers and parents can choose from over 1,500 worksheets to help children overcome their learning differences. - November 24, 2009 - American Dyslexia Association

Company’s Technology Makes Applying for Colorado LEAP Simple and Fast. Littleton-Based Firm Provides Service Free for All Colorado Residents.

Colorado residents can now start the LEAP application process online. The service is provided free of charge by Littleton, Colorado software company, Efficient Forms. - November 23, 2009 - Efficient Forms

The National Community RX Assistance Program to Provide Prescription Assistance

Free Prescription Drug Card Offered to All US Residents. - November 23, 2009 - The National Community RX Assistance Program

“Impunity in India” – An Evening of Reflection and Hopeful Projection

In conjunction with Trinity University’s Students Creating Awareness of the Sikh Faith (SCASF), Sikh Research Institute presented an evening of informed dialogue and reflection on the events of November 1984, in which organized anti-Sikh mobs massacred thousands across cities in northern... - November 22, 2009 - Sikh Research Institute

VFW National Home for Children Helps Active-Duty Military Families

In light of recent news about pressing family care needs of our nation’s active-military, these families should know there is help at the VFW National Home for Children. In addition to other programs, the National Home assists American servicemen and women by providing help and resources for... - November 22, 2009 - VFW National Home for Children

Irvine MINI Introduces New Mascot, MINIWeen: Artist Mark Paul Deren Creates New Ween!mal Exclusively for the Orange County Dealership

MINI is proud to introduce its new mascot, MINIWeen, created by artist Mark Paul Deren, better known as Madsteez. Known for his colorful, graffiti-style art and animal hybrids called Ween!mals, Madsteez not only created MINIWeen, he will also be painting a MINI Cooper with his distinctive art. The... - November 21, 2009 - Irvine BMW

Help Fulfill Holiday Wishes for Teens at Risk

Hillsides’ children and youth in crisis, who suffer from severe emotional disturbances, need your help in fulfilling special holiday wishes. - November 21, 2009 - Hillsides

Laptops, Cell Phones Fueling Rape and War in the Congo?

Conflict Minerals Trade Act key first step to ensuring armed groups don’t benefit from Americans’ high-tech purchases, says aid group. Eastern DRC has one of world’s highest rates of gender-based violence, child soldier use. Legislation would help companies certify products as “conflict free,” World Vision says. - November 21, 2009 - World Vision US

Children’s Charity Needs Help with Adopt-a-Family Program

Pasadena Charity Seeks Holiday Help for Children and Families in Crisis. - November 21, 2009 - Hillsides

Raise the Funny and Raise the Money- Comedian Starts Charity Auction Service

Comedian Wil Shriner launches a comedy auction campaign to help raise monies for charity. The actor/writer/producer/host who has been involved with dozens of charities over the years, decided to standup to help raise money, using humor to pry open people’s wallets and purses. “In these... - November 20, 2009 - Wil Shriner Prods Inc

Martha Stewart Invites Founder of Bake for Hope to Participate in Martha’s 1st Annual Pie Contest Show

Bake for Hope founder, Lisa Pederson, of grass-roots charity event, gets invited to participate on Martha Stewart’s 1st Annual Pie Contest show airing this holiday season. - November 20, 2009 - Cause Good

Truly Thankful: A Local Mom Participates in Thanksgiving Marathon in Honor of Her Son

Noreen Zuniga will celebrate Thanksgiving this year by running a half marathon to honor her son's battle with leukemia. - November 20, 2009 - Team in Training/Georgia

Pennsylvania Perinatal Partnership Taps Hollister Creative for Campaign About Depression During & After Pregnancy

The Pennsylvania Perinatal Partnership (PPP) tapped the writers and designers at Hollister Creative to launch a website and publish a booklet raising public awareness about depression during and after pregnancy. Hollister Creative, a Philadelphia area marketing communications firm, developed the... - November 20, 2009 - Hollister Creative

ARISE Master Trainers Bring One-of-a-Kind Life Skills Lessons to Detention Facilities Across Florida

ARISE Master Trainers contribute knowledge and leadership to detention centers in Florida. - November 20, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

Cross International Partners with Local Agencies to Feed the Homeless, Hungry in Broward County

Cross International, a South-Florida-based Christian relief and development ministry, is partnering with two local outreach agencies to distribute Thanksgiving food supplies to hundreds of the poor in Broward County this month. - November 20, 2009 - Cross International

Mickey Thomas of Starship Announces Benefit for Animals Displaced by Disasters...

Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship (famous for hits like We Built This City on Rock and Roll and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now), released a new video for Noah’s Wish, a nonprofit organization that steps in to help animals in huge disasters like hurricane Katrina and the California firestorms. Thomas celebrates his birthday on December 3 and his 30th year in Starship. In honor of this milestone, he’s asking fans to support Noah’s Wish. View the video for more info: http://bit.ly/3HMiVh. - November 19, 2009 - Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas

The Levine Senior Center Holiday House at Cheval Opens December 5th, 2009 in Mint Hill, North Carolina

Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, announced today, it will be hosting the first ever Holiday House from December 5th through December 20th, benefiting The Levine Senior Center. Decorated by renowned designer Tim Bagwell of T. Bagwell Interiors, the Holiday House... - November 19, 2009 - Cheval

Westchester Non Profit Created by Students Raises $25,000 and Sends Two Students on Summer Teen Tours

Trip of a Lifetime, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by twelve high school students from Scarsdale, NY, raised $25,000 to send two students from Yonkers, NY, on summer teen tours to the West Coast. - November 19, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime

The San Francisco Food Bank to Provide Fixings for Thousands Through Holiday Food Distribution

Thanks to those with the drive to donate the Food Bank will distribute record amounts of food to those in need this holiday season - November 19, 2009 - San Francisco Food Bank

Xtreme Frozen Yogurt Partners with Toys for Tots to Serve More Than a Cup-Full of Holiday Cheer

Frozen Yogurt Shop is Collecting Toys for Tots at its Carlsbad and Murrieta Locations this Holiday Season; Grand Prize to Reward Entire Community. - November 18, 2009 - Xtreme Frozen Yogurt

ASU Leads Country in AIEF Scholarship Students

ASU is the college of choice for undergrad Native Americans attending on an AIEF scholarship. - November 17, 2009 - National Relief Charities

PUPP to Hold 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dec. 1, 2009

PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets) to hold 2nd annual fundraiser at Central Bar. - November 17, 2009 - PAWS NY

PSA Campaign to Encourage Hosting Foreign Exchange Students Wins Prestigious Award

Radio public service announcement campaign wins Davey Award for excellence - November 17, 2009 - The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel

TiE-Detroit Membership Mixer 2009

Evening with Charter Member Avinash Rachmale - TiECon 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Event. - November 17, 2009 - TiE Detroit

The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) is Pleased to Announce Dr. Carol Spigner as the New Board Chair and Bill Traynor as a New Senior Fellow

CSSP’s board of directors recently elected Carol W. Spigner, D.S.W. to serve as the new leader of the organization, guiding CSSP through the next stages of growth and development. Bill Traynor, the Executive Director of Lawrence Community Works has joined CSSP as a Senior Fellow. - November 15, 2009 - Center for the Study of Social Policy

Family Service Provides a Virtual Connection for Donors This Thanksgiving

Family Service recently kicked off their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for individuals and families in need. This year, along with collecting frozen turkeys and sides, they added a brand new Virtual Food Drive to the mix to make it easy for donors to make a difference. - November 15, 2009 - Family Service

Capital District Local First’s Buy Local Bash 2009

To offer locally based alternatives to big-box Holiday shopping, Capital District Local first, will hold it’s annual Buy Local Bash on Versio November 21st, 2009 from 5-9pm at the Troy Atrium 297 River Street, Troy. This is the third annual Buy Local Bash held by the group. Last years’... - November 15, 2009 - Capital District Local First

The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap

As part of the Chicago area participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Latino Breakfast Club (LBC) and Chicago Hope Academy (Hope) present “Bridging the Gap.” On November 18th, 2009 at 3pm, the Senior Class of Hope and members of business communities around Chicago will come... - November 14, 2009 - Latino Breakfast Club

Ethan Allen CEO Supports Friends Forever Peace Initiatives in Israel

Mr. Farooq Kathwari the Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen hosted a meeting with Israeli teen leaders that participated in the 2009 / 2010 Life Raft program. - November 14, 2009 - Friends Forever USA

North County Homeless Kids Walk for the ‘Slum Dogs’ of India

One would think an organization who is solving family homelessness for North County, San Diego would have enough to worry about; daily to-do lists, organization meetings, community outreach and of course solving family homelessness for 60 families in their Solutions University. However, when it... - November 14, 2009 - North County Solutions for Change

Fiamme Restaurant & Bar Hosts Meathead Movers’ “Girls' Night Out;” Raises $7,000 for Ventura County’s United Women’s Leadership Council

Part of Fiamme’s Fire Up the Community effort to help charities in tough times, Girls Night Out raises funds to inspire, educate and engage women in philanthropy and community service. - November 14, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar

Mobile Billboard Campaign Builds Awareness for Assistance League®

Non-profit hits the streets with outdoor mobile media to build awareness and support. - November 14, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC

Bicycles to be Assembled and Given to Underprivileged Children

Pine Street Carpenters, a West Chester-based remodeling company, set to purchase and assemble 50 bicycles to be given to underprivileged children as part of its "100 Wheels Project." - November 13, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.

New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan Announces More Than $3 Million in Grants

Grants to support southeast Michigan's economic transformation. - November 13, 2009 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan

Children of Saguramo Eucational Institution Greeted with Modern Conditions for Their Physical Development

Young Georgian children now have brand new sports facility stocked with modern sports equipment. - November 12, 2009 - Counterpart International

1st Commemorative Home Sweet Home Campaign T-Shirt; An Arizona Bunko Group Honors Veterans Day

Honoring 47 Service Members from every branch of the military, this Veterans Day T-Shirt is a symbol of gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served and protected our country. The design was created by an amateur artist in Gilbert Arizona for her Bunko group's annual charity, supporting USA Cares. - November 12, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign

The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents "Personal Strategies for Success" Sponsored by Luxottica Retail

Luxottica Retail will host a “Personal Strategies for Success” executive panel discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at the company’s North American headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Local executives will share their views on success and their recommendations on how to achieve your... - November 12, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs

NJ Garden Center Participates in Trees for Troops Weekend

A Garden Center is doing much more than providing fresh, fragrant Christmas Trees for your holiday enjoyment this year. Williams Nursery is part of a national effort called Trees for Troops which will provide more than 15,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families across the United States and overseas. - November 11, 2009 - Williams Nursery

Symbyos Announces Its ToothIQ Dental Videos Are Now Available for Dentist Websites

Symbyos, the developers of ToothIQ have released their dental animations to dentists for use on their own practice websites via ToothIQPro. - November 11, 2009 - Symbyos

Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction

Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California

Invitation to Cover: NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences

Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, CO. - November 11, 2009 - National Association of Independent Schools

Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace

Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA

Autism Support Network and Hagar International Partner for Autism Awareness in Cambodia

Autism Support Network and Hagar International today announced a partnership to help elevate awareness and provide services to children with autism in Cambodia. As part of this effort, Autism Support Network will promote Hagar’s educational programs to its global members and other emerging... - November 11, 2009 - Autism Support Network