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.
National Restaurant Association Recognizes New Jersey Restaurant Association Member Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award
The National Restaurant Association announced that Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille in Morristown, New Jersey, has been named this year's Restaurant Neighbor Award winner in the mid-size business category. - September 19, 2009 - New Jersey Restaurant Association
Fighting Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell at Harvard Harvard Humanists Honor Lt. Dan Choi for Commitment to Equal Rights
The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard (HCH) and the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus will honor Lt. Dan Choi and his commitment to equal rights for gays in the military on September 17. On March 19, 2009, Lt. Dan Choi announced he was gay to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. Overnight he became the courageous face of opposition to the U.S. Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lt. Choi will receive HCH's first ever award for Service to Humanity, to be given annually to a Harvard student. - September 18, 2009 - Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard University
Four Elected to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees
Community Leaders Allushuski, Erb, Baker Lewis and Lim Join Board. - September 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Lupus Research Institute National Coalition Goes to Washington
LRI Advocacy Day on the Hill Promotes Health Care Concerns of Lupus Patients. - September 17, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Community Volunteers Offered Free Training by the JC Concert Band
As the JC Concert Band begins its exciting new season of fantastic community music making, several new openings exist for non-musical, non-performing volunteers, complete with free training. - September 17, 2009 - JC Concert Band
Society of Education Consultants Negotiates Preferential Indemnity Insurance Rate for Members
The SEC has negotiated a preferential professional indemnity insurance rate for members. SEC Treasurer Dick Beeden explains why so many education consultants are led to believe they need more cover than they actually do. - September 17, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces New Staff Members for the New Economy Initiative
New Economy Initiative (NEI) names David Egner of the Hudson-Webber Foundation as executive director, Katie Brisson as senior program officer and Sam Singh as senior consultant. - September 17, 2009 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Family Service and Rutgers University Join Forces
Family Service recently initiated a partnership with Rutgers University, New Brunswick that informs adolescents from Family Service Specialized Foster Care and children’s residential programs of the state funding available to them for post-secondary education. Two teens and staff from... - September 17, 2009 - Family Service
Hollister Creative Wins American Graphic Design Award for CLSI Global Health Partnerships Marketing Collateral
Philadelphia area creative services firm Hollister Creative won an American Graphic Design Awards Certificate of Excellence for marketing collateral created for Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute to promote its Global Health Partnerships. - September 17, 2009 - Hollister Creative
Iran Alive Ministries Reveals New Name Change to Access More People from Around the Globe
Iran Alive Ministries (formerly International Antioch Ministries) was founded in 2000 by Dr. Hormoz Shariat to specifically bring the gospel message to Muslims inside and outside of Iran. This ministry has since grown to touch the lives of those who are seeking truth through satellite TV shows, leadership development, discipleship, online courses, internet chat, call centers, church planting and other outreach ministries. - September 17, 2009 - Iran Alive Ministries
Divinity Girlz Ministries Announces New Website and Outreach for Girls
Divinity Girlz, a non-profit organization, believes that community is everything and no matter what the chosen path in life, time should be given to help those in need. Because of this, Divivinity Girlz has partnered with many local outreach and community organizations to provide students the opportunity to be positive role models and help others. Divinity Girlz is offering free classes and support groups throughout the year. - September 17, 2009 - Divinity Girlz Ministries
The First of Its Kind: Tween and Teen Concert Series Launches in Clovis, California - a Message of Empowerment, Inspiration and Leadership
Announces the first of its kind: “Jeans Bring Dreams” Tween/Teen Concert Series scheduled for October 10, 2009, to be held at the Sierra Vista Mall Community Park in Clovis, California from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. www.jeansbringdreams.com - September 16, 2009 - dekoposh, Inc.
Todd Swanson Las Vegas Launches Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation Fund Raiser
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.DORF.us) launches the Desert Orthopaedic Research Foundation Fall 2009 Fund Raiser. - September 16, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
G.O.A. Finds a Sure Way of Ending Poverty in Africa
A company located in Lagos, Nigeria, Gbolahan Olaniyi & Associates (GOA), has launched a new campaign to ending poverty in the Country, in a statement released by the Managing Director, Mr Olaniyi Gbolahan, he stated that the new initiative called Nigeria Youth Development Initiative (NYDI) is a social responsibility drive aimed at empowering youths by encouraging and supporting them to acquire skills that will make them financially independent and employers of labor. - September 16, 2009 - Gbolahan Olaniyi and Associates
Hospice to Host Comic Book Show
Superheroes For Hospice is hosting their 2nd Comic Book Show on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Saint Barnabas Health Care System Corporate Building, located at 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange. All proceeds will support the patients and families of the Saint Barnabas... - September 15, 2009 - Superheroes for Hospice
Office Depot Foundation to Host September 18 ‘National Conversation’ on Collaboration Between Non-Profit Organizations and Corporate America
The Office Depot Foundation will host a “National Conversation on Community Renewal” on Friday, September 18, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The conversation will explore compelling cases for closer collaboration between civil society... - September 15, 2009 - Kaptivate
100 Churches for Stephen’s Table
Stephen's Table continued its campaign Saturday morning at Wesley Chapel, calling for 100 churches to change the face of justice in Chattanooga. The project is establishing a large network of churches, organizations to systematically reach out to prisoners and assist them in making decisions that improve their incarceration experience and help to reduce failures during the reentry process. - September 15, 2009 - CEi
"Paws 4 Hope" Will Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s Cancer Support Programs
Join the 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777. - September 12, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gary Hubbell Consulting Assists Briar Cliff University in Designing Future
Gary Hubbell Consulting has been retained by Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa, to design and facilitate the university’s strategic planning process. Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 26 states. Students are educated... - September 12, 2009 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Leading Spa Manufacturer Helps Change Lives at Local Family Homeless Center
Employee donations and $15,000 grant benefit North County Solutions for Change - September 10, 2009 - Watkins Manufacturing
World Vision Sounds Alarm as Kenya Faces Drought, Hunger Crisis
Nearly 4 million people lack food; aid organization only able to reach 400,000 with current funding "The situation is only going to get worse this month," relief director warns World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their... - September 10, 2009 - World Vision US
Mild Mannered Banker by Day—Superhero This Sunday: Tri-Athlete Supports Children’s Charity
Young professionals turning to the internet to support charities while competing in sporting events. Financial analyst to compete in Mighty Hamptons triathlon to raise support for Chai Lifeline. - September 08, 2009 - Chai Lifeline
Glenna Kohl Fund for Hope Annouces First Annual Masquerade Ball
Representatives from the Glenna Kohl Fund for Hope announced today that they will be hosting the organization's 1st Annual Angel's Masquerade Ball on October 17th at the Ochre Court Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. The event will honor Glenna Kohl, who sadly lost her battle with melanoma on... - September 07, 2009 - Glenna Kohl Fund for Hope
West Java Earthquake Destruction Worse Than Earlier Thought, Aid Group Warns
While the current death toll is relatively small compared to the Jogjakarta quake of 2006 (when 6,000 people died), this quake’s physical damages were almost as bad. The Jogjakarta quake only hit two districts, but the West Java disaster has devastated Tasikmalaya, Garut, Banjar, Bandung,... - September 06, 2009 - World Vision US
National Development Institute Announces Launch of Website to Aid Major Gifts Fundraising for Nonprofits
As nonprofit organizations experience the challenge of fundraising in the current economic climate, the National Development Institute encourages and equips fundraisers through the launch of a new website. - September 06, 2009 - National Development Institute
You Are Cordially Invited to Raise a Glass to Seamless Garment Ministry’s Upcoming Fundraiser "A Toast to Life"
Local Program for Homeless Expectant Mothers Prepares to Host Its First Annual Celebration of Life and Silent Auction on September 19th. - September 06, 2009 - Seamless Garment Ministry
Arsenal Family & Children’s Center Names Blue Archer Principal to Board of Trustees
Faletti adds non-profit experience, professional expertise to local Pittsburgh organization.222222222222 - September 05, 2009 - Blue Archer
Pink-4-Ever Calls Upon All Women to Join the Love/Avon Army of Women
New Program Focuses on Going Beyond a Cure to Supporting Research to Prevent Breast Cancer. - September 05, 2009 - Pink-4-Ever, Inc
Help from Home Launches Two New Features to Encourage People to Volunteer in Their Pyjamas
Help From Home announces its new 'Do Good' cards and 'Volunteer Challenge' features to encourage people to volunteer their time from their own home. - September 05, 2009 - Help From Home
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospitals for Children – Galveston
For the second year in a row, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers of Houston joined with the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) to raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children located in Galveston. The statewide “Make a Difference” campaign encourages area residents to help support... - September 04, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Palomita Clothing’s Special Celebrity Designed Tee will be in Backstage Creations Celebrity Gift Basket at the 2009 ALMA awards
Eva Longoria Parker’s “love” design Tee, part of Palomita Clothing’s “Beca Series” is being gifted at award event. - September 04, 2009 - Palomita Clothing
Nonprofit Launches Online Health Resource Just for Men
Atlanta-based nonprofit, The Men’s Health & Wellness Center, is pleased to announce the launch of its comprehensive and interactive website devoted exclusively to the gender-specific health and wellness issues of men as they age. Visitors to www.menshealthandwellness.org will find... - September 04, 2009 - Men's Health & Wellness, Inc.
International Association Uses Social Networking to Increase Suicide Prevention Awareness
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is using Facebook and Twitter to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, and suicide prevention generally. - September 04, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Edmund Benson, Co-Founder of ARISE, Celebrates His 80th Birthday by Contributing Over 100 Life Management Skills Curricula to the International Nonprofit Community
Benson understands firsthand the hardships faced by high school dropouts and at-risk youth, because he took that difficult path himself. He hopes to reach out to the other nonprofits by offering life skills curricula for translation free of charge. - September 04, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
DCIA Invites Participation in P2P-for-Games Working Group
New Initiative Aims to Protect Consumers and Intellectual Property of Distribution Channel Participants - September 03, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Lupus Research Institute Encouraged by Phase 2 Trial Results of Experimental Drug Epratuzumab
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local organizations congratulate Immunomedics and UCB on the successful results of the Phase 2b clinical trial of epratuzumab for people with systemic lupus. “It is heartening to see success in lupus trials and to see... - September 03, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
MS Extreme Waterboards MS Sufferer
A Multiple Sclerosis sufferer gets waterboarded by MS Extreme to help raise MS awareness. - September 03, 2009 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
Morton Grove Action Party Supports Local Girl Scout
The Action Party of Morton Grove, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, has lent its support to a local Girl Scout who is working toward obtaining the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Eighteen year-old Elise Toth is in her twelfth year as a Girl Scout. She belongs to Troop 1006, based... - September 03, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
SFCASA Heats Up San Francisco with 'Hot Reggae Nights" Charity Event for Foster Kids
Join Honorary Guild Co-Chairs First Lady of San Francisco Jennifer Siebel Newsom and District Attorney Kamala Harris on October 8, 2009 at Foreign Cinema for a Caribbean Chic Event to Raise Money for Foster Children. - September 03, 2009 - SFCASA
2nd Annual Make a Difference Forum at Century College Presented by InvisibleChildren.org
Engage in an interactive discussion about the perspectives of advocacy, public policy and child protection issues with panel members, foster families and adoptive families. - September 03, 2009 - Kids At Risk Action Network
The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Signs Flexfit as Official Headwear Sponsor
Flexfit is the official headwear sponsor for the 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, an Official PGA TOUR event. - September 02, 2009 - Flexfit
Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Bulletin Bag [.com] Launches School Eco-Fundraising Program
Bulletin Bag [.com], a provider of custom printed reusable shopping bags, today announced the launch of Cooperation Green. A cooperative fundraising effort between schools, their communities and vital program advertisers, Cooperation Green enables schools to maximize fundraising dollars by... - September 02, 2009 - Bulletin Bag [.com]
Foundation for a Drug Free World Spreads Truth About Ecstasy
Foundation for a Drug Free World (http://www.drugfreeworld.org) spreads the truth about Ecstasy amid peer pressure and pushers glorifying promotion. - September 02, 2009 - Foundation for a Drug Free World
Plano Balloon Festival Hits the Streets Before Taking Flight
Organizers of the 2009 EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival launched an area-wide mobile outdoor advertising campaign to promote awareness for the upcoming annual event on September 18, 19 and 20. - September 02, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
Free Concerts in the West End
Free and Live! Are there any better words to hear in the same sentence as concert? West End Association's merchant members have joined together to support the return of free concerts to Dallas' West End. Concerts will take place every Friday night September through October with music ranging from Indie and Classic Rock to Country and Big Band Party. Attendance is expected to top 500 each week. - September 01, 2009 - West End Association
Chicago Man is Flying Nonstop on JetBlue for 30 Days. Auctioning Himself as Human Billboard. Entire Proceeds to Benefit Children in Africa
To raise support and create awareness for a new elementary school in Zambia Africa, Greg Krause has committed to fly, virtually non-stop, via jetBlue airlines for 30 consecutive days. He is auctioning off the rights to advertise on himself during the course of this journey. The entire amount of the winning bid will be donated to a help new elementary school located in Zambia, Africa. - September 01, 2009 - Greg Krause
MobileCause Announces Partnership with ACS Technologies and Parish Data Systems - Partnership Provides Clients with the Latest in Text-Messaging Ministry Solutions
ACS Technologies, the leader in information management solutions for religious organizations, is pleased to partner with MobileCause which helps organizations launch and manage mobile micro-donations, messaging, and mobile-to-screen interactions from one easy-to-use web-based interface. MobileCause services are utilized by some of the most innovative causes in the US...like Charity: Water, Invisible Children, Africare, National Breast Cancer Foundation, LOVE146, VIRGIN Unite, and many more. - August 31, 2009 - MobileCause
Santa Clarita Businessman Spearheads Wounded Veteran's Project for Rotary Club
Santa Clarita businessman Jim Lentini, a wounded Korean veteran, came up with an idea to help the wounded returning veteran's serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. - August 31, 2009 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club