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.
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.
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.
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Receives $50,000 Grant from The Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana is aging. As it does, CICOA Aging & In-home Solutions has to find additional funding sources to meet the increasing community demand for in-home services for seniors and people of any age living with a disability. CICOA is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant for general operating support from the James Proctor Fund for Aged Men and Women, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation. - October 08, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Catholic Charities USA Wins Love Your Neighbor Award
Catholic Charities USA, the national office for over 1,700 local Catholic Charities agencies and institutions nationwide, is the 2009 recipient of the Catholic Digest Love Your Neighbor award. As the award winner, Catholic Charities USA received $5,000 to put toward their mission. Representatives... - October 08, 2009 - Catholic Digest
Silly Sally’s Events Expands and Gives Back
As Fall Begins, Silly Sally’s Brings Smiles to Those who Need it Most. - October 08, 2009 - Silly Sally's Events
HobnobCharleston Announces Trish McEvoy’s “Gorgeous Red” to Benefit Lowcountry Aids Services
This is a huge event for Charleston SC. Trish McEvoy has graciously provided an amazing lip color to raise money for Lowcountry Aids Services just in time for Aids Awareness. HobnobCharleston will be involved in the launch of the product at Social Wine Bar on East Bay with DJ Spaced Invaders and world renowned makeup artist Andrew Peterson. - October 08, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
New Ann Arbor Law Practice Offers Big Firm Sophistication at Affordable Rates to Businesses and Creative Entrepreneurs
Attorney Zachary V. Moen has opened a new law practice in downtown Ann Arbor to provide local businesses and creative entrepreneurs with the same sophisticated and high quality representation that he provided to large national and international corporations during his career at large law firms,... - October 07, 2009 - Zachary V. Moen, attorney. counselor. advocate.
Discovered Money Fundraiser to Benefit Orangewood Children’s Home
Discovered Money fundraiser will allow us to more effectively contact and research non-profits and schools that have Unclaimed Property - October 07, 2009 - Discovered Money
Discovered Money Finds Approximately $100,000 of Unclaimed Property Due St. Joseph Med Corp
Discovered Money’s efforts to volunteer to help nonprofit organizations and schools obtain their Unclaimed Property continues to yield results. - October 07, 2009 - Discovered Money
Very Important Relationships, Inc. Partners with Feed the Children; Explodium.com Set to Boost Feed the Children Fundraising
VIR, Inc. has developed an exciting new online marketing solution (Explodium.com) for Feed The Children. The site will provide Feed The Children with an Online CashBack Mall, social network and much more. Every time a supporter shops in the mall, the supporter will receive CashBack, and Feed The Children will receive a donation as well. - October 07, 2009 - Very Important Relationships, Inc.
Lithuania Are Crowned the First Ever World Online Debating Champions After Narrowly Defeating England in a Hard Fought Final
Lithuania wins a tight decision over England in a worthy finale of the Inaugural World Online Debating Championship. - October 07, 2009 - Debatewise
Location Intelligence Crucial to Toronto Bomb Scare Evacuation
When a bomb scare in Toronto triggered an emergency evacuation, David Merkley activated his GIS Emergency Locator Application to ensure that high risk residents were assisted through the evacuation. As Regional Manager, Decision Support at Central East Community Care Access Centre (Central East... - October 06, 2009 - APOS Systems Inc.
Tuvalu Visualization Project Was Launched
Tuvalu Visualization Project is an art project visualizing information of Tuvalu on Google Earth. This project has been executed as a joint research of NPO Tuvalu Overview and Hidenori Watanave Laboratory @ Tokyo Metropolitan University from September 2008. - October 04, 2009 - Hidenori Watanave Laboratory, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Marketing Firm is Accepting Nominations to Donate Web Design Services to a Christian or Fledgling Non-Profit Organization
Eagle Soars Marketing will be accepting nominations and using their talents and expertise to design a web site for a Christian or fledgling non-profit organization. To be considered, qualifying organizations must complete and submit a Nomination Form to the company on or before December 31,... - October 04, 2009 - Eagle Soars Consulting
Albert Bros., Inc. Mettle Forged in Brass City
Fifty-one years ago , a disillusioned post-graduate student at Brown University who thought he wanted to become a college history professor phoned to tell his father he was leaving school and heading back home to join the family business. Academia’s loss was Waterbury’s gain. The... - October 04, 2009 - Albert Bros. Inc.
Underdog Zingerdoodle Vying to Win $100,000 for the ASPCA
Rescued Lake Elsinore Pup Frances, Flaunts Her Stuff for Philanthropy - October 03, 2009 - Samantha Franklin
Holly Hirshberg Commissioned a Yellow Rose of Texas
The Dinner Garden Executive Director Holly Hirshberg has been commissioned "A Yellow Rose of Texas" by Governor Rick Perry. - October 03, 2009 - The Dinner Garden
ARISE to Conduct Its Renowned Master Training Workshop in Marianna with a Select Group of Florida Juvenile Justice Staff
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives juvenile justice staff the understanding and assurance they need to assume leadership roles and teach others how to facilitate ARISE life skills groups. - October 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
“Green Solutions,” Local-to-Global:
ECOfashion Pioneer Marci Zaroff Introduces Al Gore to South Florida. - October 02, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
New Deals Make Gossimer Bigger, Better and Smarter
October is going to be hot with offers, extended support, and enhanced serviceability, as Gossimer has acquired HiTek Networks, and launched new and improved Support desk. The web hosting world is abuzz by the two important developments in Gossimer. - October 02, 2009 - Gossimer
Picasso’s Launches “Green-Together” Products at City of Hope’s Walk for Hope, October 25
Picasso’s Café, Bakery and Catering Company is making great strides in their goal to become the most “green” café and catering company in the San Gabriel Valley. Over the last few years Picasso’s has implemented a number of ambitious climate-friendly policies and introduced several eco-friendly products to the café and its catering services. But perhaps the most innovative product used by Picasso’s is the new Bottle Box™ by Direct Pack Inc., made from recycled water bottles. - October 02, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
Lighthouse Abuse Shelter Launches Its First Web Site for Abused Women and Children in the Kentucky Area
Lighthouse Abuse Shelter, a non-profit organization, launches its first web site for abused women and children in the Kentucky area. The site, donated by AutoWeb Technologies, will focus on promoting awareness and fund raising efforts online. - October 02, 2009 - AutoWeb Technologies
Over 3500 Expected to Join Together at the 10th Annual Central New Jersey Walk Now for Autism Speaks at Mercer County Community College Raising Over $200,000
Increasing Awareness and Raising Funds to Support Research into the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Developmental Disorder - October 02, 2009 - Autism Speaks, NJ
World Vision’s Hirsch Assumes Global Ambassador Role
Dean R. Hirsch, stepping down as president and CEO of World Vision International, will become the organisation’s global ambassador, beginning October 1. Hirsch, who joined World Vision in 1976, will represent the organisation at various meetings, events and other engagements. He will be... - October 02, 2009 - World Vision US
Conservative Fervor Over NEA Controversy Fuels the Flames of Chicago Arts Entrepreneurship Organization
Entrepreneur the Arts® founder Lisa Canning vocally responds to claims that the White House is pushing a propagandistic agenda through the National Endowment of the Arts. - October 02, 2009 - Entrepreneur the Arts
Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego & Enjoy a Concert for Courage
Kids Included Together’s ‘Over the Edge’ & ‘Concert for Courage’: two daring and dynamic charity events benefiting San Diego youth. - October 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together
LicenZing LLC is Recognized as Women Owned Business of the Year of San Rafael, CA
Molly Robbins Entrepreneur honored by Women’s Initiative of Self -Employment - October 01, 2009 - LicenZing, LLC
Chicago Photographer Uses Camera to Raise Funds for Typhoon Ondoy Victims in the Philippines
Michele Rivera from Misha Media Photography, will be hosting a fundraiser on October 3, 2009 in Morton Grove, Il. She will be photographing portraits and headshots with 100% of proceeds going to Philippine National Red Cross to help the victims of Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines. - October 01, 2009 - Misha Media Photography
New Partnership to End Hunger in the United States
The World Food Garden has partnered with two organizations, Dinner Garden and Ample Harvest, to provide support to home and community gardeners and to promote food security for all. They are calling it a 123 Partnership. For Step 1, The Dinner Garden provides free fruit and vegetable seeds,... - October 01, 2009 - WorldFoodGarden.org
Bone Cancer Dogs Launches the Premier Online Resource for Dog Owners and Veterinarians
Yes, dogs can get bone cancer. Over 10,000 cases are diagnosed each year. When given this diagnosis, overwhelmed dog owners don’t know where to turn for help. Bonecancerdogs.org provides information, support and hope. - September 29, 2009 - Bone Cancer Dogs, Inc
The Flores and Foley Roofing & Sheet Metal Companies Volunteer in the Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz
Flores & Foley participated in the Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz at The Cottages at Cornerstone, along with six local builders. - September 29, 2009 - Flores & Foley
San Francisco Mayor Declares October 8 'SFCASA Day'
Join the Celebration at ‘Hot Reggae Nights’ Benefit Event at Foreign Cinema - September 29, 2009 - San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
New Hampshire Readies for 23rd Global Peace Event
Local Non-Profit Announces Youth Leaders Selected to Participate in the 2009/2010 Peace Initiative - September 28, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Georgian Gymnasium Opens Its Brand New Cafeteria and Kitchen
Counterpart International (Counterpart) reconstructs school’s facilities for neediest Georgian children - September 27, 2009 - Counterpart International
New Book Release: Dyslexia Wonders
This book was written by 12 year old Jenny Smith. It talks about dyslexia from a child's point of view. There is also information in this book about learning techniques that works for Jenny and many others. - September 27, 2009 - DyslexiaWonders,LLC
Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council Taps Cincinnati PR Firm for Brand
Leading Cincinnati Public Relations Firm EMG to Develop Identity, Outreach - September 26, 2009 - The Eisen Agency
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (www.cfsem.org) approved $1,043,379 in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the region. The Board approved the grants at its September meeting. The following organizations are among those... - September 26, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Diamonds International Launches DiamondsInternational.org, a Website That Showcases the Charities They Support Worldwide
Diamonds International, the world’s largest duty free jeweler, has launched DiamondsInternational.org, a charity site focused on community outreach, fundraising and sponsorships for communities that are home to DI cutting, polishing and retail locations worldwide. - September 25, 2009 - Diamonds International
The Center for Association Resources Partners with BFMA
Strategic partnership will allow BFMA to become more efficient in serving its members. - September 25, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources
Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters to Find Funniest Speech
Listening to a bunch of speeches hardly sounds like fun, unless it's at their Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest going on Tuesday September 29th 2009 at Prestigious Speakers. - September 25, 2009 - Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters BCN
Military Spouses Helping Raise Funds for USA Cares’ Warrior Treatment Today Program
Military spouses across the country are creating “one of a kind” TShirts for their deployed loved ones through the TShirts 4 Soldiers program. This program is a unique and fun way for Americans to support our deployed troops, while helping wounded warriors here at home. - September 25, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Volunteers Wrap to Benefit National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project recently announced their 6th annual holiday gift-wrapping awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. The campaign will take place in shopping malls and stores across the country throughout the 2009 Holiday season. - September 25, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
Cuts for Cats and Canines Event to Benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that Salon Moxie is having a Cuts for Cats and Canines event on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For a $20 donation, customers will receive a professional human wet haircut and 100 percent of... - September 25, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Metro Centre Announces Free Outdoor “Movies Under the Stars”
Movies Under the Stars: Disney's Bedtime Stories staring Adam Sandler (PG). Join them as they kick-off their new, free outdoor movie series. (near Alexander Travel)* Free popcorn and soft drinks sponsored by Hecht-Stout Insurance.** Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show on their huge screen. Family activities will take place before the movie. *Weather permitting **While supplies last. - September 24, 2009 - Metro Centre
Rick Snyder to Keynote TiECon Midwest 2009
TiE Detroit announces Rick Snyder as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009 - September 24, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Celebrates Five Years of Assisting Families Worldwide
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Sept. 1, 2009 marked the organization’s fifth year anniversary of assisting families worldwide. Me Fine provides financial assistance to families that are sacrificing their... - September 24, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.