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.
Film and Television Star Christina DeRosa Will be Racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser
Actress Christina DeRosa will be racing in the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Fundraiser, Saturday May 2, 2009. The navigator will be David Albert Pierce of the Pierce Law Group. The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is ignited by the desire to help Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and PADRES Contra El Cáncer end kids' cancer. The Honorary Chair is Eva Longoria Parker. - April 30, 2009 - Christina DeRosa
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Across North America in April and May
Sikhcess™ volunteers prepare to feed homeless communities in honor of Vaisakhi, a celebration of selfless service, equality, and ‘giving back’ during India’s harvest season in the months of April and May. - April 30, 2009 - Sikhcess
Unity in Motion Inc. Granted 501(c)(3) Status
Unity in Motion, Inc. (UIM), a youth-focused social service organization in Milwaukee, WI today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. - April 30, 2009 - Unity in Motion, Inc.
The Homeland Security Foundation of America to Offer President’s Volunteer Service Award
HSFA is proud to announce the availability of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer commitment. - April 30, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Habit for Humanity Goes Solar in Bullhead City, Arizona
Habitat for Humanity selects DJH Construction, Inc. to install a solar photovoltaic system to a residential project in Bullhead City, Arizona. - April 29, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
May 18th Golf Tournament Helps Raise Funds for NATHA
The inaugural NATHA (Neighbors Acting Together Helping All) Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at the exclusive and private La Canada Flintridge Country Club. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., a delicious bbq lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m., and the tournament will begin at noon... - April 29, 2009 - NATHA
Advocates for Children Presents Duck Derby 8: You Lucky Duck
Spring has arrived once again and Duck Derby 8: You Lucky Duck is right around the corner. On May 16, ducks of all ages will come together with Advocates for Children to send thousands of ducks down the Etowah River in effort to raise support and awareness for the organization. With the 8th annual... - April 29, 2009 - Advocates for Children
World Vision India and Odyssey Jointly Conduct the Big Read
World Vision India, a child-focused, Christian relief and development organization, in association with Odyssey, a premier leisure store chain, organized a book-reading session, as part of the Global Campaign for Education’s Big Read initiative. - April 26, 2009 - World Vision India
Blackhouse Design Co. Announces the Launch of the "One Thread" T-Shirt Design Contest for the Sole of Africa
Blackhouse Design Co. is proud to announce the launch of the "One Thread' t-shirt design contest for the Sole of Africa. Proceeds from the design competition "One Thread" will go to support HIV/AID's related community-based projects in the Americas the Caribbean and Africa. About... - April 25, 2009 - Blackhouse Design Co.
Does Your Website Suck? Fluid Fusion, a Website Design and Development Company, Provides a Five-Point Checklist That Reveals the Secret to Successful Websites
Learn the 5 things every site needs to be successful and be ranked at the top of the search engines. - April 24, 2009 - Fluid Fusion
"Lose the Training Wheels" Gives Atlanta Kids with Special Needs Opportunity to Soar
The Fischer Foundation, in cooperation with Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Dept. will host a Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp for the first time in the Atlanta area to help children with special needs learn to ride a two-wheel bike independently. The Lose the Training... - April 24, 2009 - Fischer Foundation
The Maurer Foundation Announces Grant from The Assurant Foundation
The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education has been awarded a grant from The Assurant Foundation to support their Community Breast Health Programs. Through public education, The Maurer Foundation delivers knowledge and hope while empowering women of all ages and life stages to become their... - April 24, 2009 - The Maurer Foundation
Raymond Vineyards Joins the Fight to End Childhood Hunger in America
Raymond Vineyards has joined Share our Strength® in their fight to end childhood hunger in America by pairing with over 20 of the finest San Francisco chefs and restaurants for the Taste Event. - April 23, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Raquel Crummitt for Woman of the Year
Become a Champion of Hope. Support Raquel Crummitt by making a donation today through online donations http://nfl.llsevent.org or by joining their event on April 29, 2009 5 p.m. at Seven Bridges. Please contact Raquel for details. - April 23, 2009 - National Premium, Inc.
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Will Ship School Books to Umuokpu Village in Nigeria Thanks to Successful Fundraiser Party
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, was successful in reaching its $5000.00 fundraising goal for their “Textbook Drop” project to ship brand new textbooks to the Community Secondary School in Umuokpu village, Nigeria. To achieve this goal, on Friday March 20, 2009, The EFHF hosted a V.I.P. Pre-Concert Charity Party for the Pete Tong/Deadmau5 concert. - April 23, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
NAFA Announces 2009-2010 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce the volunteers leaders who comprise the 2009-2010 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. - April 23, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Auctioneer Establishes Michigan Benefit Auction Program
An auctioneer in good standing with the Michigan State Auctioneers Association has recently released a new program to aid all non-profit organizations in the state of Michigan. Top Hat Auctions, Appraisals & Sales is now almost exclusively focusing on conducting Benefit Charity Fundraiser Auctions in the state of Michigan, working with church groups, community groups, fraternal organizations and non-profit organizations that would like to conduct a fun, classy fund raiser event. - April 23, 2009 - Top Hat Auctions, Appraisals & Sales
New Study Details Impact of Economic Crisis on College Enrollment: Report Drives Colleges to Ramp Up Services
Over 70% of incoming college freshmen and their families are considering BIG changes in their college plans due to the current economic climate. This new study, which includes regional breakouts, puts hard figures to what has been speculation on the part of colleges, students and government officials over the past few months. - April 22, 2009 - Longmire & Co., Inc.
Preventing Violence with "Spirit"
Thousand Waves Martial Arts to Join Chicago Fitness Enthusiasts in Fundraiser for Violence Prevention Programs. - April 22, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
AIM for Youth 5th Annual "Community Kid's Day"
AIM for Youth, a non-profit organization aimed at serving underprivileged youth through professional athletes and entertainers, is kicking off its 5th Annual “Community Kid’s Day”, a city-wide health awareness fair where up to 1,000 youth and their families can receive free... - April 22, 2009 - AIM for Youth
Thousands Flee Conflict in Sri Lanka; World Vision Increasing Response
Needs of children are paramount as resources are stretched with influx of displaced - April 22, 2009 - World Vision US
Frontier Fort Faire and Public Archaeology Event Scheduled for May 2
Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society Announces Launch of First Annual Frontier Fort Faire at Historic Fort Daniel in Celebration of 2009 May Archaeology Month. - April 22, 2009 - Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society
650+ Students Across the Nation Join Forces to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Communities
More than 650 students at 11 college and university campuses across the nation are joining forces the week of April 20 to raise awareness of the need for clean drinking water in Africa. - April 22, 2009 - Nuru International
Cross Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating for Sound Fiscal Management from Non-Profit Watchdog Charity Navigator
Cross International, a South-Florida-based charity providing relief and development aid to the poor overseas, recently received a 4-star rating from industry watchdog Charity Navigator for its ability to effectively manage and grow its finances. - April 22, 2009 - Cross International
D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services and Other Organizations to Attend ARISE Life Skills Group Facilitator Training and Help At-Risk Youth Reshape Their Lives
ARISE Foundation will conduct the latest in a series of intensive staff training sessions that began in Washington in 2004. The training will assist the dedicated DYRS staff and others in teaching valuable life skills to the youth in their care. - April 22, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Palm Beach County Based Rainbow Marketing Inc. Announces the Addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to Its List of Clients
Annette Gray, CEO of Rainbow Marketing Inc. (RMI) announced today the addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to its client list. The private institution Kronberg Academy has become synonymous with the task of ensuring that the future generations of world-class Violin-Viola-Cellists are given a comprehensive musical education. Rainbow Marketing Inc. is charged with successfully launching the American Friends of Kronberg Academy. - April 21, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Families Gather in Largo for 5th Anniversary Celebration of Local Support Group for Hydrocephalus
Several families gathered today in Largo Central Park for a picnic to celebrate five years and continue to build a local support group for families dealing with Hydrocephalus. Five years ago, Paula and her husband, Mark held their very first picnic at their home in hopes of finding other families... - April 21, 2009 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.
The Friends of Druid Hill Park Maryland Announce Maryland State 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner
The Friend of Druid Hill Park select a Winner of the Maryland 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest. - April 20, 2009 - The Friends of Druid Hill Park
Operation: Kid Equip Gains a Boost from Fiscal Sponsorship Under the North Woodward Community Foundation
Operation: Kid Equip's new agreement with the North Woodward Community Foundation will enhance the connectedness and quality of life for families in Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan. - April 19, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
Net Impact Austin One Year Anniversary Party
Come join their 1 year anniversary on April 23rd at J Black's. Chances for prizes, free food and drinks, and supporting great nonprofits. - April 19, 2009 - Net Impact Austin
NetHope Increases Its Impact by Welcoming the Canadian Red Cross as Its Newest Member
The Canadian Red Cross, a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has become a federated member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and... - April 19, 2009 - NetHope
Anthony J. Trentini Foundation Awards 2009 Technical School Award
The Trentini Foundation, a volunteer-run organization honoring the late Anthony Trentini by awarding college scholarships in his memory, has announced that Mark Shimmel is the recipient of its 2009 Technical School Award. The Wake Forest-Rolesville senior will be presented with the award at the 29th Annual Anthony J. Trentini Foundation Scholarship Banquet held in Downtown Wake Forest Apr. 25. - April 19, 2009 - The Anthony J. Trentini Foundation
Golfers Hit Links to Benefit Children's Home
The 15th Annual Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Golf Outing is May 4th at Summit Hill Country Club. Just a few team and sponsorship slots are still available--get your registration in right away. - April 19, 2009 - Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire Office Hosts Spring Cleaning Event
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the HPW Foundation, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s nonprofit organization that supports local charities, will host a spring cleaning event to benefit Me Fine Foundation at the Kildaire... - April 19, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Wharton Welcome Weekend Keynote Speech Delivered by Alumnus and National Kidney Registry Founder & President, Garet Hil
Announcing Research Identifying $100 billion in U.S. Health Care Cost Savings. - April 18, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
New Social Media Tool Offers Teens a Chance to Fuel Their Social Passion
An innovative technology helps inspire a new generation of young social entrepreneurs. GivingPoint (www.mygivingpoint.org) is the first website developed that rewards teens for service learning and contributing their time, talent and treasure. For every 500 points earned on the website, teens can apply for $250 micro grants for their favored nonprofits. - April 18, 2009 - Myfifident Foundation
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Viruses, Spyware, Cyber Bullying, Predators, Sexting! What's the Next Digital Disease and Why This Institute's Program Holds the Cure
Not too long ago, the terms “predators” and “cyber bullying” were fixtures in national headlines, and prior to that, it was “spyware,” and prior to that, it was “Spam.” It does not make sense for our “experts,” doctors, media, kids, parents, educators, law enforcement and government to discuss problems facing our digital generation (especially our youth) after these issues become epidemics, because at that point, it is already too late. - April 17, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Golf Partnership Hopes to Provide Increased Funds for North Carolina Organizations
Global Golf Consultants, Inc.,(www.globalgolfconsultants.com) North Carolina’s leading golf event management company announced on April 1st that it will become the newest member of the Golf Tournament Association of America (www.gtaaweb.org). The GTAA is a national organization based out of... - April 17, 2009 - Global Golf Consultants, Inc
Local Nonprofit Organization Receives Web Design and Development at No Cost
Blue Tangerine Solutions is donating their skills and expertise in Web design and development to the Indian River County Day of Service. - April 17, 2009 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
Asia Pacific Warmly Welcomes the Regional Head Quarter of International Association of Medical Tourism (IAMT) Upon Its Inauguration
IAMT has opened its regional office for the Asia Pacific region. This office will provide logistic support for IAMT's global operations as well provide information about US and Europe hospitals to patients in Asia Pacific countries. - April 15, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
MM Deaton Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that MM Deaton, a marketing consultant for DL Investment Group, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board member, Deaton will use evidence-based marketing and... - April 15, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Making Sense of Giving Away Change
BusinesSuites Harborplace searches for nonprofit organizations in need of conference room space. - April 14, 2009 - BusinesSuites
BBB of Eastern NC Offers Tips to Protect Identity
Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina is offering advice to help consumers protect themselves against identity theft. In addition, BBB is hosting a free document shredding event on April 18. - April 14, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Ashland Fine Jewelry Store is More Than Fine for the Community
Giving back to the community is essential for caring individuals. Ashland Oregon's "jewels", Gold and Gems' Ron and Richard Hansen, recently supported the Mobility Unlimited Jazz & Jewels annual fundraiser by offering a black diamond necklace. - April 14, 2009 - Gold and Gems Fine Jewelry
64 Year Old Runs 100 Miles to Celebrate Birthday
April 18th Effort To Raise Awareness of KEYS100—Prostate Cancer Benefit Race on May 16-17, 2009. KEYS100 Race Director and Fort Lauderdale resident will run solo, Key Largo to Key West; friends to provide crew support. - April 13, 2009 - UltraSports, LLC
Non-Profit Osteonecrosis Resource Center Launches Avascular Necrosis Web Site and Research Portal
The Osteonecrosis Resource Center is a newly-formed non-profit corporation (501c filing in progress) with the mission and intent of advancing education and research into the disease Osteonecrosis, also known as Avascular Necrosis (commonly referred to as AVN). The Osteonecrosis Resource Center's... - April 12, 2009 - Osteonecrosis Resource Center
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors American Cancer Society’s Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Rocky Top Hospitality will sponsor the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. The Triangle Swing Fore a Cure is an annual golf tournament that raises funds for the American Cancer... - April 12, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality