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.
Business of Sports Summit (BOSS) to Educate At-Risk Tampa Youth in the Business Aspects of the Multi-Billion Dollar Sports-Business Industry
NFL Player Holds Youth Summit While Recognizing MLB’s Jimmie Lee Solomon and Jordan Brand’s Howard White. - January 30, 2009 - June Family Foundation, Inc
SPOT Opens Its First Spay/Neuter Clinic
Stop Pet Overpopulation Together or SPOT, is opening its first spay/neuter clinic on February 19th. Join SPOT in support of February’s National Spay/Neuter Month for the clinic’s grand opening with music, food, giveaways, an auction and more. SPOT's Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is located on the corner of 62nd Avenue and 44th Street N in Pinellas Park. Stop on by February 19th at 6pm for the ribbon cutting or visit spotusa.org for more info. - January 30, 2009 - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together
Cross International Alliance Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Worldwide Aid to the Poor
Cross International Alliance, the affiliation of two South Florida-based international relief agencies, has reached a significant organizational milestone – the distribution of $1 billion worth of food, medicines and other resources to social outreaches in developing countries since its... - January 30, 2009 - Cross International
Muslim Charities Raise £7 Million for Gaza
One month on from the start of the conflict in Gaza five of the UK’s leading Muslim charities have raised more than £7 million to help the beleaguered Gazan population. - January 30, 2009 - Muslim Charities Forum
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
All My Sons Moving and Storage Partners with Build-A-Bear Workshop to Bring Furry Hugs to Local Children’s Hospital
All My Sons Moving and Storage excitedly opens the doors of its trucks, but this time it’s not to fill them with furniture. All My Sons has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to support their Stuffed with Hugs program which donates stuffed animals to the local charities. All My Sons was eager to collaborate with a company so dedicated to creating happiness in the community. - January 29, 2009 - All My Sons
Autism Event to be Held in Berks County
Registration Now Open for Symposium and Fair about Autism - January 28, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Natalie A. Zappella as Program Associate
Zappella will support programming and grant making activities of the Community Foundation, and explore the Foundation’s role in supporting older adults and livable communities in southeast Michigan. - January 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
HUD Awards $2,000,000 to Goodwill for LaBelle Housing Construction
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received $2 million in funding to construct housing for people with disabilities in Hendry County. - January 28, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Justice Dept Intervene on Racial Tensions in Paris, TX (Public Meeting 1.29)
Department of Justice mediators are addressing racial conflict in Paris, TX after the death of resident Brandon McClelland. - January 27, 2009 - Lone Star Legal Aid
Wobblimind Media Releases Dancing in Amdo DVD
The Most Complete Report Produced to Date Concerning the Tibet/China Crisis now on DVD exclusively available at Amazon. - January 27, 2009 - Wobblimind Media
Deborah Kerr Joins Perrone Group
The Perrone Group is pleased to announce that Deborah Kerr has joined their team as Director of Sales and Strategic Marketing. Ms. Kerr will be based at Perrone Group’s Corporate Headquarters in Hingham, MA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. She will work with... - January 27, 2009 - Perrone Group
Texas Self Storage Market Survey Results Published
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the publication of the results of its fourth annual market survey. The report with exclusive data not available elsewhere contains analysis and commentary specific to Texas. This is an important report for anyone in the financial and capital markets who regularly make, rate, or analyze investments in the self-storage industry. It is a must for developers, lenders, owner/operators, brokers and appraisers interested in the Texas storage market. - January 27, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Multicultural Gathering in Israel Promotes Inner Peace
Fifth International Kabbalah Congress Hosted at Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds Presents Alternative to Current Chaotic Lifestyle. - January 27, 2009 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Fab Four Mania Coming to San Diego to Raise Funds for the Vision of Children Foundation
The Vision of Children Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, announced that the Fab Four, the ultimate Beatles tribute, will be performing at its annual benefit concert on May 2, 2009. The concert will be held in the state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall located in Sorrento Valley. The Beatles-themed evening promises to deliver a groovy time including cocktails and hor d'oeuvres served in an electrifying sixties atmosphere. - January 26, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation
Forward Ever Backward Never Campaign Promotes Charitable Projects by Africans for Africa
A new, unique & critical effort to engage Africans abroad in the issues vital to the progress of the African continent. http://www.forward-ever.org - January 25, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation
ARISE Brings Vital Anger and Stress Management Training to the Tampa Bay Area Youth Services Staff
ARISE Foundation will conduct its CHOICES workshop Jan. 27-30 in Tampa at 5118 N. 56th St., Suite 206. BAYS operates 7 youth programs under the umbrella of the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice. The training will take place daily from 9AM to 4PM. - January 25, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Chinese Volunteers Celebrate New Year with Foster Care Children
Local Kiwanis Club of Arcadia Volunteers Expose Los Angeles Kids to Chinese Traditions. - January 25, 2009 - Hillsides
CHF International Joins NetHope Information Technology Collaboration
CHF International has become the 26th member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and conservation. NetHope enables members to extend their communications infrastructure and... - January 25, 2009 - NetHope
Goodwill to Provide Career Training to Charleston Park Residents
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received a $40,000 grant from Lee County to provide career development services at the Charleston Park Community Center. This training should be of a great benefit to Charleston Park, as the community's residents have income and education levels well below the Florida state average. - January 24, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members, Elects Officers
Texas Self Storage Association welcomes three new board members and elects new officers for the 2008-2009 service year. - January 23, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Edith J. Castillo as Program Officer
Castillo's primary responsibility will be to provide program support for the New Economy Initiative. - January 23, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Triple Knot Productions Forms Partnership with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association
Triple Knot Productions, a non-profit video production in Florida partnered with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association of Boston. Together, they have formed, Achieve Through Motivation. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team Assists in Search for Missing Immokalee Boy
The Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team (FL-3) joins search for missing six-year old Adji Desir in Immokalee, Florida. Fifteen members of the Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team, accompanied by members of the Tampa Bay Search and Rescue Team, assisted the Collier County Sheriff’s... - January 22, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
President Obama's Youth Celebration “Chooses to be King” Come to D.C., Washington with G.O.O.D music artist Tony Williams as He Performs Alongside Jay Z and Kanye West
Come to D.C., Washington with G.O.O.D music artist Tony Williams as he performs alongside Jay Z and Kanye West. - January 20, 2009 - Tony Williams
Affordable Renewable Energy Solutions for Oklahoma's Businesses, Churches, Municipalities, Schools, Casinos, Etc.
Code Green Energy offers affordable wind turbines and solar panels for consumers and businesses. They provide free, no obligation energy analyses and help with financial incentive paperwork. - January 20, 2009 - Code Green Energy
WorldSharp 2008 Tax Form Software for All 1098’s, 1099’s, 5498’s and W-2G’s Now with Enhanced Importing
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. Announces the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1099 Item Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is ready for Distribution. The new version has an enhanced Import capability and Vista support. - January 18, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) to Hold “Party Hearty” Fundraiser at Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on February 12th, 2009
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) is hosting a fundraising event, “Party Hearty” at the Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge on February 12th. Not only does ODAF promote organ donation awareness, it also focuses on the families of organ donor “heroes” who are left behind, providing scholarships for college and vocational schooling and funds for family necessities. - January 18, 2009 - Organ Donor Awareness Foundation
North Carolina VAR Adds NComputing to Virtual Desktop Technology Solutions
Ultra Low Cost Computing for Schools, Business, and Manufacturing - January 17, 2009 - Data Connections Inc
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Announces Grassroots Political Institute
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) invites all activists and community leaders to participate in a Grassroots Political Institute on Wednesday, February 4th at the IFGE 2009 Conference in metro Washington DC. The Grassroots Political Institute is a free, day long... - January 17, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
Forbes Recognizes Maryland Nonprofit
IMA World Health was recently included in the Forbes' list of 20 most efficient large charities in the United States. - January 17, 2009 - IMA World Health
Trust for Architectural Easements Issues Letter to President-Elect Obama on Historic Preservation, Sustainability and the Financial Crisis
The following is a letter from the Trust for Architectural Easements to President-elect Obama on historic preservation, sustainability and the financial crisis. Expansion of existing federal historic preservation tax incentives will stimulate the economy and protect the environment. - January 15, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Local Moving Company Assists Hispanic Nonprofit with Deep Roots in DC Area
Allstate Professional Movers, a premier commercial moving and storage firm in the Metro DC area, announced that they have signed on to relocate the Spanish Educational Development Center (SED Center) from its current locations to their new facility. - January 15, 2009 - Allstate Professional Movers, Inc
Climb the Highest Mountain in Africa to Help Children with AIDS
Challenge Yourself to Save Lives - January 14, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Stray Rescue of St. Louis Launches New Website Aimed at Placing Rescued Animals in Loving Homes
Stray Rescue of St. Louis has launched a new website (http://www.strayrescue.org) in partnership with Walmedia (http://www.walmedia.com), a local web design company in St. Louis, MO. The new website instantly catapults Stray Rescue's web presence into the upper echelon of animal rescue and... - January 13, 2009 - Walmedia, LLC
The Wild Horse Freedom Bracelet
To heighten awareness of America's Wild Horses and Burros and to promote their preservation. - January 11, 2009 - "The Wild Horse Freedom Bracelet"
Together We Can Change the World
Charities get a boost: Tough times have made a double blind for Charities, the demand grows and the funds decrease. Learn about this unique and totally Free Fundraiser. - January 10, 2009 - Together We Can Change The World
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Nagaswami S. Vasan, DVM, PhD, to Receive Outstanding Medical Educator Award
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Nagaswami S. Vasan, DVM, PhD, will receive the Outstanding Medical Educator Award. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® ceremony on May 6, 2009 at... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Kenneth G. Swan, MD, Recognized for “Excellence In Medicine”
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Kenneth G. Swan, MD, will receive the Edward J. Ill Physician’s Award®. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® ceremony on May 6, 2009 at... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Aaron Shatkin, PhD, to be Recognized as Outstanding Medical Research Scientist
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Aaron J. Shatkin, PhD, will receive the Outstanding Medical Research Scientist Award for Basic Biomedical Research. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Jill A. Lipoti, PhD, Recognized for Protection of New Jersey Residents
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Jill A. Lipoti, PhD, will receive a Special Award for her achievements in protecting and maintaining the safety and welfare of the people of New Jersey. The award will be presented at the... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Fred M. Jacobs, MD, JD, to Receive Peter W. Rodino, Jr., Citizen’s Award®
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Fred M. Jacobs, MD, JD, will receive the Peter W. Rodino, Jr., Citizen’s Award®. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® ceremony on May 6,... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Gary S. Carter to Receive Outstanding Medical Executive Award
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Gary S. Carter, FACHE, will receive an Outstanding Medical Executive Award. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® ceremony on May 6, 2009 at the... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Joseph R. Bertino, MD, to be Recognized as Outstanding Medical Research Scientist
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Joseph R. Bertino, MD, will receive the Outstanding Medical Research Scientist Award for Clinical Research. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards®... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
John W. Beckley to Receive Verice M. Mason Community Service Leader Award on Behalf of Hunterdon County Partnership for Health
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that John W. Beckley, MPH, will receive the Verice M. Mason Community Service Leader Award on behalf of Hunterdon County Partnership for Health. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation Announces 2009 Honorees
Carrying forward a seventy year tradition of recognizing exceptional physicians and leaders in healthcare, the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation today announced the 2009 honorees for the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards®. The Excellence in Medicine Awards are named... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is announcing the release of the State Trust Concept, a document that outlines how the State of North Carolina can establish a Trust with respect to the ownership and management of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project on behalf of North Carolina... - January 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $600,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
Grants awarded to improve the quality of life in the region. - January 08, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Despite Fresh Violence, Maryland Nonprofit Continues Work in D.R. Congo
IMA World Health continues its work providing basic health services in the D.R. Congo, despite recent violence that has displaced more than 300,000 people. - January 08, 2009 - IMA World Health