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.
America’s Second Harvest Delivers Millions of Meals from Tampa Bay Food Bank
America’s Second Harvest of Tampa Bay (http://www.a2htampabay.org) delivers almost 10 million meals to local hungry people from their Tampa Bay Food Bank. - July 15, 2009 - America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay
Placido Domingo Named Ambassador
Guide for the Arts names Washington National Opera’s Maestro as first D.C. recipient. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC
Mikko Nissinen Accepts Boston’s Guide for the Arts Ambassador to the Arts Award for 2009-2010 Season
Recognizes his artistic leadership at Boston Ballet, establishment of important educational programs. - July 14, 2009 - InStep Communications LLC
Free Teleclass Reveals 6 Steps to Getting More Leads, Clients, and Results with Social Media Marketing
Participation in social networks continues to grow at a frenetic pace in 2009, and success-minded professionals are hungry for short cuts, straight-shooting advice, and results for their efforts. To meet that need, social marketing firm Epiphanies, Inc. is hosting a free teleclass, "The 6-Step Social Media Kick Start: How to Get More Leads, Clients, and Results (and Have a BLAST Doing It)," Wed. July 15th, 2009 at 1pm EST. Register at http://www.EpiphaniesInc.com/SocialMediaKickStart.php. - July 14, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Twitter for Charity? - German Man Takes Charity and Social Media to a New Level
The 999999Followers Project was created to give a twitter account to a charity with 999,999 Twitter followers and a place to broadcast its message. - July 14, 2009 - 999999Followers
Yoga, Meditation & Discourses on 'The Science of Soul, Path to Self Realization & the God-Realization' by Swami Mukundananda in Plano, TX, Between 19-26 July, 2009
Rejuvenate Body, Mind & Soul with simplified Yoga-Meditation techniques, synthesizing ancient yoga systems such as Ashtang yog, Dhyan yoga, Samkhya yoga etc. Learn from Swami Mukundananda, the yoga techniques such as Subtle Body Relaxation, Creative-Meditation (Rup Dhyan), Di-Vibe Asanas-Pranayam, don’t miss the Enlightening Discourses to recharge yourself and Nurture your soul. - July 14, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
EmpowHer Institute Announces Executive Appointments
Betty LaMarr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EmpowHer Institute announced the appointments of Claudia Johnson and Dr. Reri MacLean to the positions of President and Board Secretary, respectively. - July 13, 2009 - EmpowHer Institute
Skylark Taxi to Sponsor 2009 Wichita Falls, Texas MDA Car Show and Cruise
Skylark Taxi and Airport Express will again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Wichita Falls, Texas 2009 MDA Car Show this Labor Day. - July 13, 2009 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Strength of One Indiana Company Grants Three Magical Wishes
When DEFENDER Direct CEO Dave Lindsey, decided to reach out to the community with the help of his employees, he never thought the power of a wish could inspire his employees to raise a whopping $9,000 in just three weeks. With another $9,000 matching funds, DEFENDER Direct will enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, to grant three wishes of children battling life-threatening medical conditions. - July 13, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
HomeAid Teams Up with Movers.com
Moving resource website to donate $1 per qualified user to local HomeAid chapters. - July 13, 2009 - Movers.com
China Flooding Update from World Vision
"Seasonal floods often have hidden effects on children. We must not grow accustomed to the fact that floods force children to evacuate their homes, affect school attendance, and erode family income," said World Vision’s regional vice president Watt Santatiwat. "In southern... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
Pop Culture Pros Rally to Help a Colleague in Need
Free Lunch Studios announced today that they will serve as host for the Rusty Haller Benefit Auction and Gallery event. On Sunday, July 19, 2009, the CT-based creative studio will open its doors to the public for the purposes of celebrating the life and career of cartoonist, Rusty Haller, and... - July 11, 2009 - Free Lunch Comics
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Appoints Tim Crockett to the Board
Tim Crockett, Executive Director, AKE Group, joins HSFA's Board of Directors - July 11, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) Urges All to Join Sept. 22 One Web Day Global Celebration
The Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) enjoins all Internet users and all computer-based businesses and establishments to support the Sept 22 "One Web Day," the global celebration of the internet. The First in the Philippines. The One Web Day Jam on September 22 to be held at the... - July 11, 2009 - Philippine Internet Users' Society
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance today announces it has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. Each year, the Ward Group – a leader of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry... - July 10, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Regional Arts & Culture Council Awards $7,850 to MIKE Program for Mural Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
MIKE Program announces a $7,850 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council. The Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education (MIKE) Program will collaborate with the Portland Occupation Industrialization Center (POIC) to use the grant to fund a 100’ x 20’ mural on the west wall of... - July 10, 2009 - MIKE Program
Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board
The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Venice, Florida Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Giving back to their customers on July 18, 2009 with a fun day of shopping specials, food and entertainment. - July 10, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Children Lift Their Voices at Summer Retreat
Choral Arts Link will host the MET Summer Camp for rising fourth through 12th grade singers and the Mini MET Camp for rising second and third graders, July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the W. O. Smith Community Music School, 1125 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203. - July 10, 2009 - Choral Arts Link, Inc
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Chelsea District Library for Oral History Project
Two-Year Grant to Support Project Documenting History of the Chelsea Community - July 09, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Trinity Academy Of Raleigh Student Supports 2009 North Carolina Education Ball
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that Alexandra Oliver, a drama and dance student at the academy, served as a judge at the 2009 North Carolina... - July 09, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Rich History Sails Forth Using New Cell Phone Audio Tour
Lively Voyage Through National Park Begins with a Cell Phone Call. - July 08, 2009 - Guide by Cell
Autograph Store Charity Fundraising Helps United Way Exceed Fundraising Goals
Autograph Store Charity Fundraising is pleased to announce its sponsorship of three recent United Way charity auction gala events. The successful fundraising conducted at these charity galas will allow the United Way to fund a number of programs. Autograph Store is proud to have been a part of... - July 06, 2009 - Autograph Store
Riverside Friends "Give Wright" to Help Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Non-profit consultant Cynthia Wright named Leukemia-Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year for fundraising efforts in Riverside, California. - July 06, 2009 - The Wright Image
Insured Travelers Trigger Worldwide Donations
Travelers register their favorite Cause, Charity or Non-Profit, purchase travel medical or trip insurance or international medical coverage and a donation will be made by Lifeline Plus Inc. The contribution will generally be a tithing and therefore equal to 10% of the insurance cost; it will be paid directly to the charitable organization. - July 04, 2009 - Lifeline Plus Inc
BBB Warns of Profiteers Selling Celebrity Memorabilia
Enterprising individuals seek to capitalize on recent celebrity deaths by selling memorabilia and commemorative items at premium prices. Most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold are only sentimental. The true value of collectibles is dependent on the rarity of the item, and mass-produced commemorative items are not likely to appreciate in value. - July 04, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Leading Fireworks Company Provides Nonprofits Creative Ways to Fundraise
America’s nonprofit groups – from churches to community organizations – are feeling the economy’s pinch on vital fundraising efforts, and are tapping into creative opportunities to address fiscal shortfalls. Those that have long relied on the annual sale of consumer... - July 03, 2009 - TNT Fireworks
Pluff Mud Connect Offering Thrive! Prize to Local Nonprofits
Answering One Simple Question Could Yield $1,000 - July 03, 2009 - Pluff Mud Connect
Hot Rods, Choppers, Zombies and Beer Promised at Seattle’s Hot Rod Monsters Film Festival
Presented by Go-Kustom Rekords & Films is the first ever Hot Rod and Monster Film Festival to be held at 911 Media Arts in Seattle, Washington, July 18th & 19th, 2009. Additional sponsors include Ol Skool Rodz , Car Kulture Deluxe, The Pin-Up Angels and The Rat Bastards Car Club. - July 02, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
New Amazing Kids! Website Sparks Dreams and Inspires Children
In celebration of its eleventh year helping kids worldwide realize their amazing potential, Amazing Kids! has re-launched its premier website for children: amazing-kids.org Easy-to-navigate and sporting a fresh new look, the redesigned website is not your typical redesign conceived and executed by... - July 02, 2009 - Amazing Kids!
NISS Launches New Website
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), an independent research institute through which the statistics community serves the nation, is pleased to announce a major redesign and improvement of its website, www.niss.org. Along with an attractive new design and layout, the new website... - July 02, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Stopping More Than Sexting, He is Saving Our Digital Generation: A 21st Century Folk Legend in the Making
To many he is known as this century’s visionary behind 21st Century Digital Responsibility. In some circles he is referred to as the father of digital safety. To his peers he is regarded as an instrumental leader of proactive 21st century education and awareness. To his family, he is simply... - July 01, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
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Michael Jackson Immortalized with Dedication of Star
The world was recently saddened by the sudden loss of pop icon Michael Jackson. In memoriam of this legendary and one-of-a-kind performer, Ztarlet.com has dedicated an actual star in his memory – as a symbol of the bright light that Jackson brought to the music industry and his millions of loyal fans across the globe. - July 01, 2009 - Ztarlet.com
Annual Fundraiser for Palomita Education Fund Shines in Tough Economy
Second Annual Piensa Mas Alla…, Think Beyond Charity Event Great Success - July 01, 2009 - Palomita Clothing
Public Affairs and Current Issues to be Debated on New Maryland Talk Radio Show
GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new radio show “Fresh Voices.” - June 30, 2009 - The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc.
Launch of New Website Announced by The Society for Mishnah Study JewishdeathandMourning.org provides Torah Study for Departed Loved Ones
JewishDeathandmourning.org is a new non profit website for Jews to learn about the religious practise of hiring Torah scholars to recite kaddish and yizkor prayers or study Mishanah on behalf of departed loved one. Prayers and Torah study is a 3000 year old custom to provide merit to the soul of departed loved ones. - June 29, 2009 - Jewish Death and Mourning
LogoSurfing.com Selected as Promotional Supplier by United Way of Greater Duluth
The United Way of Greater Duluth has selected LogoSurfing to provide their campaign promotional back sacks. - June 29, 2009 - LogoSurfing.com
Zera Construction & Armenian Relief Mission Work Together to Recycle a Playground for Orphaned Armenian Children
Commercial concrete restoration contractor Zera Construction and the non-profit Armenian Relief Mission have once again joined together, this time with the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, to disassemble the village's used playground set so that it can be sent to Armenia and rebuilt to benefit orphaned children. - June 28, 2009 - Zera Construction
Children’s Miracle Network Teams Up with High Octane Thrills
Year One of a Three Year Deal will showcase “Racing for Miracles” Program. - June 27, 2009 - High Octane Thrills
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Begins New 'Wounded Veterans' Project
The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita has begun a new project to assist returning wounded veterans who live in the Santa Clarita Valley. - June 27, 2009 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
Code of Conduct Applies to Disaster Relief
National Relief Charities signs the voluntary Code of Conduct followed by the American Red Cross and NGOs in Disaster Relief. NRC believes the NGO principles apply for most organizations that provide material aid or disaster relief. - June 26, 2009 - National Relief Charities
All My Sons Moving Offers Launches Charity Site for the Communities They Serve
The All My Sons Moving Charity Site is live. All my Sons Moving invites select organizations to use their services. - June 26, 2009 - All My Sons
Cross International to be Featured on the Hugh Hewitt Show — a Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show
Nearly 1 million radio listeners across the country will tune into the Hugh Hewitt Show tonight from 6 to 9 EST and hear how they can help African AIDS orphans through Cross International. - June 26, 2009 - Cross International
Vermont Video Resume Project Announces Initiative to Support the Unemployed
The Vermont Video Resume Project utilizes 21st Century technology to empower the unemployed community in their job search. Social Media is driving this community run project, increasing reach and efficiency for Vermonters. Web Video Resumes are a tool that give the unemployed an edge finding a new career. - June 25, 2009 - Vermont Video Resume Project
Extending Mobility and Hope to Disabled Georgians
US-government sponsored Counterpart International's Community & Humanitarian Assistance Program (CHAP) and CHAP’s partner organization Charitable Fund “Ertguleba” arranged a joint charitable ceremony in Vake Park of Tbilisi, which was dedicated to distribution of new... - June 25, 2009 - Counterpart International
Counterpart Helps Improve Sanitary and Hygiene Situation at ‘Olympus’ Educational Complex by Renovating the Laundry and Ironing Room
Ambassador Marie L., Yovanovitch, of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia and Gerald Oberndorfer, Director of Humanitarian Programs, U.S. Department of State cut the ribbon opening the newly reconstructed laundry at Olympus Educational Complex in Nork on May 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Counterpart... - June 25, 2009 - Counterpart International
Counterpart International Teams with Department of State to Help Khuroson Residents Displaced by Mudslides
Invaluable resources and supplies delivered to the homeless in Tajikistan by Counterpart International - June 25, 2009 - Counterpart International
Non-Profit Organization, Herocare Supports MDA's Fire-Fighter Chili Cook-Off
Herocare San Diego was proud to support the local fire fighter heroes and the Muscular Dystrophy Association by sharing Ben & Jerry's ice-cream at a fundraiser held June 20th. - June 25, 2009 - Herocare, San Diego