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 Hunger Site Celebrates 10 Years of "Click to Give - It's Free!"
The Hunger Site celebrates its tenth anniversary beginning in June 2009. Since its inception as the world’s first “Click to Give” website, millions of people have clicked on the yellow button at www.thehungersite.com or shopped at The Hunger Site’s store. The result has been... - June 17, 2009 - GreaterGood
Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Collecting Used Books to Raise Funds for Cancer Support Programs
To raise funds for its free programs of support and education for people with cancer and their families, The Wellness Community is collecting new and used books. - June 15, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Student Plans Eagle Scout Project to Benefit Foster Care Children
Boy Scout Delivers Camping Trunks for Hillsides Summer Camp - June 13, 2009 - Hillsides
7 Promotions, Inc. Walks for the March of Dimes - March of Babies
Hiring managers and nine team members of 7 Promotions, Inc. decided to participate in March for Babies – a 6 mile walk put together by the March of Dimes. The money 7 Promotions, Inc. team members raised supports programs in Westchester county communities that help mothers have healthy,... - June 13, 2009 - 7 Promotions, Inc.
Kelly Media Group Announces Media Buying Promotion for TV, Radio, Billboard and Newspaper Advertising
Kelly Media Group, a global full-service advertising agency, announced a new media buying promotion in which they are offering free telephone marketing services for companies in US and UK that commit to one of their airtime buying packages. The airtime buying promotion includes all media buying plans for television, radio, billboard or print newspaper ads. The free phone services will include marketing tools like voice broadcasting and (IVR) interactive voice response. - June 12, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Solar Power System Available to One Qualifying Non-Profit
Greater Los Angeles secular 501(c)(3) organizations may submit qualifying information to receive a grant of solar power equipment for their building. - June 12, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Sign Up to Play in the Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package. - June 12, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
Counterpart International Awarded 5-Year Funding Agreement by USAID for Civil Society Strengthening Programs
Counterpart International (Counterpart) announced today that it received a five-year Cooperative Agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement the “Global Civil Society Strengthening” program. The Leader with Associates (LWA) will provide... - June 11, 2009 - Counterpart International
GVI Launches a Full House of Volunteer Options in South Africa
South Africa has always proved to be a popular destination with incredible scenery, stunning wildlife – and now with a wide range of volunteering programs from Global Vision International (GVI) – it now has the options for the conscious traveler. - June 11, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Chicago Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Sponsor the Special Olympics of Illinois
This Chicago Moving Company supports local charities. - June 10, 2009 - All My Sons
Ad2 MIAMI Reveals Public-Service Ad Campaign to Benefit StandUp for Kids & Its Efforts to Help South Florida’s Homeless Youth
On Saturday, June 13, Ad2 MIAMI, the young professionals’ branch of Greater Miami’s Advertising Federation, will reveal an emotional, yet effective public-service ad campaign this summer for the non-profit StandUp For Kids, an organization that helps the homeless youth and at-risk teens. - June 10, 2009 - Miami International University of Art & Design
Helping Yourself by Helping Others
Quit smoking, help children. - June 10, 2009 - WorldQuitSmoking
National Portrait Gallery Embraces Mobile Technology
London Museum is Now One of Several UK Cultural Institutions Using Mobile Tours. - June 10, 2009 - Guide by Cell
Custom Motorcycle Company Applauded for Helping Charities
Demon's Cycle Inc. have been recently thanked for their involvement in charities to help children in local communities and across the country. By donating and sponsoring charities including cancer and diabetes charities, Demon's Cycle Inc. are reaching out to children and achieve real results, for real people. - June 10, 2009 - Demon's Cycle Inc.
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, 1st Lupus Organization Ever Selected as Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity for the ING New York City Marathon 2009, making it the first lupus organization ever to host a team in this famous race that has a broadcast reach to more than 300 million people worldwide. The Foundation currently has 25 openings for runners to participate in their “Team Life Without Lupus.” - June 09, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
KnaEco International Offering Virtual Customized and Cost-Effective Services to Nonprofits
KnaEco International, Inc. is offering a virtual customized consultancy to nonprofits nationwide that are being impacted by the economic downturn. Services range from grant writing, community-based research, collaborations, nonprofit business development, marketing, and advocacy services on Capitol... - June 09, 2009 - KNAECO International, Inc.
Lansing Community College, Going for World Record to Raise Money for Local Kids
Lansing Community College and Culinary Professor Chef Nick are attempting to break the world record for the largest slab of fudge. Proceeds from the sale of the fudge go to support kids in need. Please help support this great cause, order your fudge today at www.candyrecord.com. - June 08, 2009 - Lansing Community College record event
Dozens of U.N. Groups, NGOs and Tech Companies Join BluMail to Provide “Make-A-Difference” Internet Portal for Developing Nations
Leading UN groups, NGOs, nonprofits and tech firms join BluMail as alliance members to make a difference in the lives of millions of people in developing nations. Launched in the fall of 2008 at the UN with support from UN groups and the Cisco Foundation, BluMail provides free e-mail accounts, educational content, employment leads, and information on entrepreneurship, networking, mentoring, and volunteering to individuals in developing countries who are new to using the Internet. - June 06, 2009 - BluMail
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Marks Impact of 25 Years of Service to Region
Foundation makes $25,000 anniversary grants to 25 nonprofit organizations in region. - June 05, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
MCT Donates $1 Million in Scholarships to Chicago Area Students
Magnus Charitable Trust has chosen the recipients of its 2009 Scholarship and will be hosting a celebratory event for the 2004 and 2009 Scholarship recipients and their Mentors on June 27, 2009. - June 04, 2009 - Magnus Charitable Trust
S.H.E. Supports Local Women’s Causes with Multi-Media Gallery Event: Renowned Pastry Chef to Unveil New Confections at Fundraiser
S.H.E. – Survive, Heal, Empower – will host a fundraiser for underserved women and female survivors at the Ven Sherrod Gallery, 1906. S. Halsted St., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 20. The event will feature music of Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan, and the unveiling of a new line of confections, "Sweet & Naro" by renowned pastry chef Alissa Narow. - June 04, 2009 - S.H.E. - Survive, Heal, Empower
Nonprofit Health Clinic Faced Tough Times Now Celebrates 4th Anniversary and Continues to Serve Uninsured
The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Health Clinic, (CVIM), that serves uninsured population, celebrates it's 4th year of service in March. Despite hard economic times, the uninsured population continues to be served. - June 03, 2009 - The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
4th Annual Salem Vegan Food Drive Launches for 2009, Donate Throughout June
This year's annual Salem Vegan Food Drive, a 100-percent vegan charity food drive that actively engages the entire city of Salem, Massachusetts, each June, requesting residents to make their charitable food donations vegan, officially launched in Salem on June 1, and will run throughout the month. - June 03, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
The Society of Education Consultants Calls for Input from Education Consultants Into New 'Exploratorium' Service Under Development
The Society of Education Consultants is developing a new service designed to provide a distilled source of critical information to SEC members. The SEC welcomes contributions to the development stage from practicing education consultants. - June 03, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
ARISE Helps Florida’s Juvenile Justice Staff Master the Art of Staff Training
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives participants the knowledge and confidence they need to become leaders and teach others how to conduct two-day life skills facilitator training. - June 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "Spirit of America" Concert
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents the "Spirit of America" concert on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. Music by Dvorak, Gershwin, Albert, Mann, Sousa and Smith will be performed. - June 02, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Nonprofit Fundraisers Personalize Donor Outreach with ResultsPlus 10 from Metafile
Fundraising software enhances success of donor outreach by enabling highest degree of personalization for nonprofit organizations - June 02, 2009 - Metafile
Easter Seals Annual Walk With Me to Raise Funds and Awareness
A Family Event for All Fitness Levels. - June 02, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning Musical, RENT to Chicago Suburbs
Introspect Theatre presents the Broadway musical RENT June 18-27, 2009 at 8 pm Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60120 - June 01, 2009 - Introspect Theatre
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
Pakistan's Host Families on Brink of Their Own Displacement, World Vision Warns
*Culture of hospitality pushed to its limits as communities provide refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing violence *Hosts selling assets and sharing everything they have, risking extreme poverty and their own displacement *A host villager agonizes, "It will be easier to die than to ask the displaced to leave." - May 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Prophet Bryant William Hewitt, from Broadway to Rock N Roll Promoter to Homeless to Leader in Ministry
National ministry through blessed sponsorship program and with experienced media and entertainment ties, makes movement to change the lives of the homeless nation wide. - May 29, 2009 - mcn ministries
Laurie Green to Receive Board of Governor's Award
Laurie Green to receive Board of Governor's Award for her countless hours of community service with a local rape crisis center. - May 29, 2009 - Laurie Green
Kelsey Smith Foundation Awards 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Shawnee Mission West Senior
Greg and Missey Smith awarded the 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Bruce Georgiana, a Shawnee Mission West High School Senior. - May 29, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
USAID Funded Turkmen Governmental Delegation Study Tour to U.S.
An official Turkmen government delegation has recently returned from a 7-day study tour in the United States sponsored by USAID under the Local Government Strengthening Program and implemented by Counterpart International and the Urban Institute. The delegation was comprised of the Director of the... - May 28, 2009 - Counterpart International
Homeless Shelter Honors Six Graduating Residents
Ground Zero Rescue, a tri-county homeless shelter, kicked off a celebration service on Saturday in honor of six shelter residents who successfully completed the 90-day Center of Hope course program. A cookout, sponsored by the Sunset Café located in Samson, Alabama and hosted by Abundant... - May 28, 2009 - Ground Zero Rescue Missions
Marquette Managment Launches Community Life Program
Marquette blends technology and good old fashioned values in program that is a win-win for business and customers. - May 26, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
Plan Canada Launches Pakistan Appeal to Help 500,000 Children in Escalating Pakistan Conflict
Plan Canada is launching a nationwide fund raising appeal to help more than 800,000 people fleeing into refugee camps to escape the escalating conflict between the Taliban and government forces in northwest Pakistan. "This is the greatest exodus of a terrorized population in such a short... - May 26, 2009 - Plan Canada
Project Lifesaver Program to Receive Statewide Recognition
Project Lifesaver International is proud to announce recognition as the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2009 Best Practice Award winner in the Senior Safety category within the Commonwealth of Virginia. - May 26, 2009 - Project Lifesaver
United Cultures Organization (UCO), a New International Art Culture Platform
The purposes of the United Cultures Organization are to promote international peace through art, to develop friendly relations among cultures and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of people, organizations and cultures in attaining these ends. - May 26, 2009 - United Cultures Organization
Global Water Sponsors Steve Carlson as He Prepares to Compete in Cozumel Mexico’s Ironman
Global Waters is proud to announce the sponsoring of Steve Carlson as he prepares to compete in Conzumel Mexico's Ironman scheduled for this November. - May 25, 2009 - Global Water
The AlumniCard Network Launches "Alumni Talk" a Forum for Alumni Associations
Information about the AlumniCard Networks forum "Alumni Talk." - May 25, 2009 - AlumniCard
"American Bikers for Charities™" Located in Cheyenne, WY Are Hosting the "Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Run" June 13, 2009
Due to the horrific story based around a 2 year old little girl named Katelynn Stinnett, local Bikers in Cheyenne, WY have started a New Group in order to support Child Abuse in Wyoming. A.B.F.C.™ was originated in January of 2009 in Cheyenne, WY. - May 24, 2009 - American Bikers For Charities
Mobile Giving Symposium Benefits Nonprofit Community
Guest Speaker to Focus on Raising Funds & Securing Donors Using Text Messaging. - May 23, 2009 - Guide by Cell
ARISE Will Present Its Life-Changing Training Programs at the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL
Dozens of representatives from juvenile justice and nonprofit organizations will engage in a presentation outlining the remarkable ARISE Life Skills and CHOICES training programs. - May 23, 2009 - ARISE Foundation