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.
Community Foundation Challenge—Arts & Culture Surpasses Expectations
Preliminary report states $4.8 million raised thus far. - August 30, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Chris Elliott Fund to Receive Proceeds from Sammamish Nights
Funding is desperately needed to find a cure for brain cancer and patient advocacy. For instance it takes over $1,000 to help three people suffering from the disease to seek the appropriate advanced brain cancer treatment for their individual case. - August 29, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Boys Town Nevada Receives $50,000 Grant from MGM Mirage Voice Foundation
In these tough economic times, experts predict that the likelihood that parents will neglect or abuse their children increases in direct proportion to their stress level. Recognizing the need to provide support and resources to families in crisis, the MGM Mirage Voice Foundation awarded Boys Town... - August 29, 2009 - Boys Town Nevada
Con Edison, AXA Foundation, CIT, Hess, McGraw-Hillm, & Morgan Stanley Will Discuss Nonprofit Funding
On September 23 the Grantmakers will gather at Con Edison’s Headquarters in Union Square for the next session in the Support Center for Nonprofit Management’s New Strategies in Grantmaking series. - August 29, 2009 - Support Center for Nonprofit Management
Own a Ferrari F430 Coupe for Just $20: Making A Dream Come True, Inc is Offering a Ferrari as the Prize of Their Raffle
Making A Dream Come True, Inc is hosting a Ferrari Raffle to raise money for children with incurable diseases and seniors with unmet basic needs. - August 28, 2009 - Raffle Mansion Charity Promotions, LLC
The Community Rallies to Save the African Heritage Cultural Center from Proposed Budget Cuts
Community Leaders will hold peaceful rally on August 29 @ 10 AM at The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. - August 27, 2009 - African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
BAPS Charities Organizes Over 35 Walkathons Across North America in the Month of September
September is National BAPS Charities’ Walkathon Month Supporting President Obama’s Service Initiative “United We Serve” - August 27, 2009 - BAPS Charities
Local Family Continues Walk to Honor Mother
Bridgewater Walk Helps Raise Money for Ovarian Cancer Research - August 27, 2009 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure Comes to Salt Lake City
This year’s Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure in Salt Lake City will take place at Wheeler Historic Farm on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. The event, to be held in 35 cities across the country as well as online, is sponsored by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network... - August 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Salt Lake
Anger Management Agency Adds Spanish Speaking Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service the most widely used source for anger management education and anger management classes in Los Angeles is now serving Spanish speaking clients. - August 25, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
HobnobCharleston Supports Charleston Fun Club in Setting a New World Record
Hobnobcharleston is so excited to announce support for the Charleston Fun Club in the effort to break a world record for the largest egg toss. This is a huge event in partnership with the Charleston RiverDogs designed to raise money for the MUSC Children’s Hospital. The egg toss is scheduled... - August 25, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
California Tow Truck Association Applauds Decision of City Council to Stay Out of Vehicle Storage Business
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) applauds the San Bernardino City Council members who unanimously voted to reject the proposal presented by the San Bernardino Police Department to create a city run impound yard on Monday, August 17, 2009. According to an article in the Contra Costa... - August 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Melba Bayer Meyers Gives $50,000 to Aid Native America
Meyers Trust awards NRC $50,000 for food for Native Americans. - August 23, 2009 - National Relief Charities
Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes the National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's foundation, which serves to bridge the gap between young people with special needs and the world around them, has announced that it's name has changed to the National Inclusion Project. - August 22, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
NH Creative Firm Selected for Collateral Development for Global Climate Change Organization
Creative firm selected to provide marketing/design support for global initiative to combat climate change in Boston. - August 22, 2009 - Bluehorse Creative
Credit Restoration Consultants Proudly Presents The Foundation for Coloring Away Pain's 2nd Annual Fundraising Event
Proceeds to benefit The Foundation for Coloring Away Pain, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping children cope with life changing and traumatic events by providing them with topic specific coloring books. - August 22, 2009 - William E. Lewis Jr & Associates
GiveForward Partners with City Chase
This year, GiveForward.org, a new online fundraising website committed to helping individuals and non-profits raise money for good causes, is going to be a part of City Chase Chicago. - August 21, 2009 - GiveForward
Non-Profits Leading Other Employers with Salary Increases
WageWatch, Inc. has released the Greater Delaware Valley Non-Profit Compensation Survey results online. The timing is ideal for large and small non-profit organizations that are in need of local and accurate wage data to maintain a strong, post-recession workforce. According to the data from the... - August 21, 2009 - WageWatch, Inc.
Evangelicals Call for Response to Caritas in Veritate
“Doing the Truth in Love” statement calls for evangelical Christians to wrestle with Pope Benedict XVI’s recent encyclical on economic development and globalization. - August 21, 2009 - Cardus
Livewire Gives Back to the Community
Livewire is celebrating their grand opening and thought a great way to celebrate is to give back to the community during this difficult time in our economy. - August 21, 2009 - Livewire Church
D. Earl Barnes' Service Honored in New Exhibit in The Whalehead Club's Wildlife Museum
Though he passed away over thirty-eight years ago, Dempsey Earl Barnes’ life work and contribution to the State of North Carolina has been uniquely honored and lives on in the newest exhibit at The Whalehead Club Wildlife Museum. The museum is located in the Outer Banks of North... - August 20, 2009 - Marketing Specifics
Back-to-School for Homeless Children Made Easier by Doorways for Women and Families Program
With their lives upended, homeless children face larger obstacles in adjusting to school. To ensure a smoother transition back into the school year, Doorways for Women and Families, Arlington’s leading provider and advocate for victims of homelessness, violence and abuse, is running a two... - August 20, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
$3.75 Million Secured for Region’s Arts and Cultural Organizations
Tremendous outpouring of gifts demonstrates the high value that individuals place on arts and cultural activities throughout southeast Michigan. - August 20, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Ghana Surgical Mission - Free Surgeries for Those in Need
The Humanity First surgical team to Ghana continues its mission to help local doctors and improve the quality of surgical care in Africa. The team started its mission this year on August 5th, 2009 at the Korle Bu hospital, the main teaching hospital in Ghana's capital, Accra. So far, the team has performed 21 Free operations and plans to do about 20 more in the remaining days of their surgical mission. - August 20, 2009 - Humanity First
Putting the Kids Back in the Spotlight
Kids In The Spotlight Inc presents A Night of Entertainment with all proceeds going to Kids In The Spotlight- a not for profit organization which provides film training for foster and under-privileged youth. - August 20, 2009 - Kids In The Spotlight
Psychological First Aid: An Adaptation for Communities
Thousand Waves Features Anne Parry of Chicago’s Office of Violence Prevention for Upcoming Meditations on Activism Presentation. - August 20, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Cross International Reaches a New Audience Through Social Media
The South-Florida-based nonprofit relief and development agency, Cross International, is using social media to connect with supporters and share information faster. Through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging, Cross is now able to quickly provide the latest news, stories, and photos from the projects it supports around the world. - August 20, 2009 - Cross International
SofterWare Ranked on the 2009 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 54.2%
Inc. magazine today ranked SofterWare, Inc. 3,913 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent- minded... - August 19, 2009 - SofterWare
CharityTracker Free to Christmas Assistance Providers During 2009 Christmas Season
It has been two years since the national release of CharityTracker. Since then, CharityTracker has been implemented in over 200 communities. In celebration of the two-year anniversary of CharityTracker and its overwhelming success, Simon Solutions has announced that they are offering free use of... - August 19, 2009 - Simon Solutions
Eisen Marketing Group Joins Local Nonprofit in Bettering Lives of Students
EMG Employees Are Members in Fall Adopt A Class Program. - August 19, 2009 - The Eisen Agency
American Friends of Kronberg Academy Makes Its Palm Beach Debut with a Series of Chamber Music Concerts
A Press conference to be held on August 19, 2009 at 10:30AM at Nick and Jonnies Patio Bar and Grill on Palm Beach will be the launching pad for the American Friends of the Kornberg Academy. - August 18, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Aid to 20,000 American Indian Students
This year, 20,000 Native American students in need will have National Relief Charities in their corner. - August 17, 2009 - National Relief Charities
South Florida’s Finest Couples to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
South Florida’s most outstanding couples will be honored for their success in business, leadership in the community, and unparalleled support of charitable causes on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Fort Lauderdale Pier 66. - August 17, 2009 - William E. Lewis Jr & Associates
Splash for a Cure: Family Fun for a Cause in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Couple Honor Son with First Annual Fundraiser for the Ishan Gala Foundation, Raising Money to Fight Deadly Childhood Cancer, Neuroblastoma - August 15, 2009 - Ishan Gala Foundation
Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay Beneficiary of Intl Youth Theatre
Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay (http://www.youthforhumanrights.org) is the beneficiary of International Youth Theatre’s endearing performance of Annie Jr. - August 15, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay
Autism Speaks Hosts 2009 Ride for Autism Speaks, Chicago, IL
All are welcome, whether to ride a motorcycle, support Autism Speaks or just enjoy a great show. Join Autism Speaks and ride through Chicago toward a cure for autism! Show dedication by joining Autism Speaks for a day filled with music, food, motorcycle riders, autism supporters and families from across the area at the 7th Annual Ride for Autism Speaks event. - August 13, 2009 - Autism Speaks Chicago Area
Don't Stop Believing- Vitamin Angels Celebrates 15 Years and 15 Million Children at Celebration of Angels Fundraiser
Vitamin Angels and New Hope Natural Media are joining together to host the largest industry-wide event at Expo East to save the lives of children worldwide. Lack of essential nutrients is responsible for one-third of all maternal and child deaths worldwide. Vitamin Angels closes that gap by... - August 13, 2009 - Vitamin Angels
Action Sports Network ActionProfiles.com Steps Up to the Plate to Help Provide Aid for South Africa
ActionProfiles.com, an action sports network has partnered with InOurOwnQuietWay.org in an effort to raise money and awareness to the drought problem in Kenya, Africa. Kenya is in the throes of a three- year drought that has affected millions, and the two organizations are hoping to see dams built... - August 13, 2009 - ActionProfiles.com
Church Elects New Minister While the Former Continues Making Miraculous Recovery
A feel good story about a small, progressive church that celebrates its one year anniversary of the former minister's incredible, hospital bed selection of the same scripture that was read in his church the next day. - August 12, 2009 - Swedenborgian Church of Puget Sound
College Park Rotary Club Honors 14 with Paul Harris Fellow Award
he Rotary Club of College Park honored 14 members of the College Park community and important supporters of Rotary as Paul Harris Fellows on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The Paul Harris Fellowship is named after Paul Harris, one of the three founding members of Rotary. The Fellowship was established in 1957 to express appreciation for monetary contributions of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation’s humanitarian and educational programs. - August 12, 2009 - Rotary of College Park
Operation Life Transformed Celebrates Culmination of 7-Week Ride Across America
Operation Life Transformed (OLT), 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting active duty military spouses to include the guard and reserve as well as care-givers of our wounded soldiers, today announced that it is celebrating the completion of its 2009 fundraiser, Ride Across America. - August 10, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Fix That Foreclosure
If you lost a property through foreclosure from 2004 to 2009, you may be entitled to a money settlement. A large number of these foreclosures were improper due to violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) or predatory lending practices by the lender. It is estimated that 85%... - August 10, 2009 - Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc.
Governor Lynch Commends Young Changemakers
Governor John Lynch and Ashoka’s Youth Venture® will celebrate New Hampshire’s young social entrepreneurs at Dinner on the Lawn: Get Social with Changemakers from 5-8 p.m. on August 21, 2009. The event will showcase youth in New Hampshire who are actively making positive social... - August 10, 2009 - Youth Venture
Barry Woodard Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Barry Woodard, managing partner at Hometowne Realty Group, has been named to the nonprofit’s board of directors. As a board member, Woodard will provide feedback and support regarding... - August 09, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Family Service’s Operation Fill-a-Backpack Drive is in Full Swing
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child that desperately needs support. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start school off on the right foot. - August 08, 2009 - Family Service
NetHope Welcomes FINCA International as the Newest Member of Their Information Technology Collaboration
FINCA International, a nonprofit providing financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs, has become the 27th member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian development, emergency response, and... - August 08, 2009 - NetHope
Drop It at the Door: ARISE Gives New Mexico Teachers the Skills They Need to Reject Negative Emotions
ARISE will journey cross-country to bring anger and stress management to the staff of Academy of Trades and Technologies. - August 07, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Montessori School Takes Page from Its Own Creative Textbook
Escuela del Sol has hired a design firm to help communicate its unique brand of creative education to its constituents—internal and external - August 06, 2009 - Ripe Inc
NISS 2009 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research & Distinguished Service Awards Presented at JSM Reception
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announces that Ramanathan Gnanadesikan, retired statistician, is recipient of the 2009 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. Vijay Nair and John Rolph are the recipients of this year’s NISS Distinguished Service Awards. The awards were also presented on August 3 at the NISS-SAMSI reception in Washington DC. - August 06, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Community Workforce Solutions Announces Expanded Mobile Work Crew Availability
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. announced today that their mobile work crew is available to partner with community businesses and organizations for clean-up and maintenance services. - August 05, 2009 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.