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.
LaBelle Housing for People with Disabilities Moves One Step Closer
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. has broken ground on Palmetto Ranch, a 14-unit apartment complex designed for people with disabilities in LaBelle, FL. - February 26, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
San Diego American Marketing Association Presents 11th Annual AMA Cause Conference
Conference designed to help nonprofits survive and thrive with effective corporate and community partnerships during difficult economic times - February 26, 2009 - San Diego American Marketing Assoc.
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Raises Money and Awareness for Africa: Hosts VIP Party Fundraiser to Support African Cause at the Hotel Icon to Raise >$5000
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, whose mission is to “provide access to education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa,” hosts invite-only VIP party on Saturday, 3/20/09 (7 –10 pm @ Hotel Icon, Downtown Houston). Event is also the Exclusive VIP Pre-Party for DJ Pete Tong/Deadmau5’s concert. The party will raise awareness about The EFHF as a nonprofit charity, as well as the need for support for basic education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa - February 25, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
Triple Knot Productions Seeks Generous Donors
Triple Knot Productions, a 501 (c) 3, not for profit video production company seeks donations and funding. Triple Knot Productions specializes in documentaries about individuals living with disabilities and how they overcome them. - February 25, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc
Brian Verdugo, Finalist in Lenox Extra Mile Hero Contest
Brian Verdugo is one of the 10 finalists for the Lenox Extra Mile Hero Contest. The contest honors heroes who go the extra mile. Brian is competing for the Grand Prize to be split with his charity YFC/USA. - February 24, 2009 - Brian Verdugo
Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. Taps Non-Profit Veteran as Its Executive Director
Pier A. Hickman Blake named Foundation's new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer. - February 22, 2009 - Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.
NextStep Recycling Expands Electronics Recycling and Reuse Services in Oregon
NextStep Recycling, Willamette Valley's largest non-profit electronic refurbisher/recycler, will be holding its grand opening celebration for its new Springfield Donation Depot and ReUSE Store on Friday, February 27th 2009. - February 21, 2009 - NextStep Recycling
Pinstripe Marketing Launches Advertising Campaign for SPOT
Pinstripe Marketing will unveil a new advertising campaign for SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together) at the grand opening of its first spay/neuter clinic today in Pinellas Park. - February 21, 2009 - Pinstripe Marketing
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Releases Podcast on Kramden Institute Partnership
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org) has announced the formal release of an audio podcast featuring Linda Harrill, president and CEO of CISNC, and Mark Dibner, executive director of Kramden Institute. In the podcast, Harrill and Dibner discuss why the organizations... - February 21, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
The Nightwatch Program Unveils New Website
Interactive website allows users to comment and request information quickly. - February 20, 2009 - The Nightwatch Program
Pinstripe Marketing Launches Pro Bono Advertising Campaign for SPOT
Pinstripe Marketing will unveil a new advertising campaign for SPOT’s (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together) grand opening of its first spay/neuter clinic tomorrow in Pinellas Park. Last September, the Pinstripe team selected SPOT as their 2008-09 pro-bono client. “We believe it is the... - February 20, 2009 - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together
Make-A-Wish with Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Company
Dreams of Hitting the Trails in Baja Mexico Come True for North Carolina Teen - February 19, 2009 - Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Company
1916 to Perform at The 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games 2009
There has never, in the history of music in Bakersfield, been such a band with this passionate Celtic/Rock sound. Come to the highland games and listen for yourselves. The band 1916 is your band from your town. Supported by the Kern County Scottish Society, 1916 will perform at this year's Scottish... - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games – Saturday, April 4th, 2009
On Saturday, April 4th, 2009, the Kern County Scottish Society will hold its 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA. Also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, this all-day cultural event can be enjoyed by the entire family. Join us for Celtic music, food, dancing, athletic events and Scottish clan history and dress. - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
Spare Some for Autism Announces Sponsors and Chairperson for 2009 Bowling Challenge
Carolina Hurricanes and NBC17 Will Present 2nd Annual Fundraiser. - February 18, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism
Mott's Teaming with the Community
Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.
Real Men Cook in Miami
Real Men Cook, a charity organization which is based out of Chicago, Illinois is coming to Miami. The organization holds an annual event each year on Father’s Day in top cities throughout the U.S. This year's 20th event, will be hosted by Executive Chef Ron Duprat. - February 16, 2009 - Ron Duprat Foundation
The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards
The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Annual Calendar Photo Contest Call for Entries
Stop Pet Overpopulation Together (SPOT) is hosting its 4th Annual Pet Photo Contest in search of 100 cats and dogs for the 2010 calendar. - February 13, 2009 - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together
John W. Nick Foundation, a Male Breast Cancer Foundation is Hosting an Online Auction to Help Offset Loss of Donors
In this recession every industry is hurting. Charities are no exception. Please check out their auction and support a good cause. - February 13, 2009 - John W. Nick Foundation
Anger Management Center Produces Second Animated Short Film
Daybreak Counseling Service a provider of anger management education produces its second animated short film. - February 11, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Goodwill to Break Ground on LaBelle Apartment Complex: "Palmetto Ranch" Will Provide 14 Units for People with Physical Disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is preparing to break ground on what will be its 13th housing complex, and first in Hendry County. - February 11, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda
Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
IMA President Paul Derstine Announces Retirement
Paul Derstine, president and chief executive officer of IMA World Health for 17 years, has announced his decision to retire late in 2009. During his tenure, IMA has grown from a small non-profit distributor of donated medical products to an internationally recognized leader in the global health... - February 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
The Moto-Angel Foundation to Exhibit at Chicago International Motorcycle Show
he Moto-Angel Foundation (TMAF), a non-profit organization focused upon providing assistance to rider, families and communities will be exhibiting at Booth #2348 at the Chicago International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont, IL on February 6-8th, 2009. Originally TMAF had arrangements to co-exhibit... - February 08, 2009 - The Moto-Angel Foundation
Jenny Buccos Made Honorary Bedouin Man
Jenny M Buccos founded ProjectExplorer.org to foster a new generation of global citizens and found herself meeting Middle Eastern Royalty, having tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and even being made an honorary Bedouin Man in the Jordanian desert. - February 06, 2009 - ProjectExplorer
WorldSharp 1042-S Tax Form Preparation System for 2008 Now Shipping
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. announced the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1042-S Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is shipping. 1042-S is the Tax Form is filed for a Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. - February 05, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
Plano Area Mothers of Multiples (PAMOM) Annual Gala and Fundraiser
PAMOM has opened their online auction and has tickets available to attend the organization's annual gala, both available to the public. - February 05, 2009 - Plano Area Mothers of Multiples
Patricia Kennedy, Founder of Peace One Earth, Hosts Cocktail Reception for Sloan Gibson, President and CEO of the USO
A truly impressive group of guests came to the Beverly Hills home of Patricia Kennedy, founder of Step Up 4 Vets and designer of the Peace One Earth Medallion, to meet Sloan Gibson, the recently elected President and CEO of the USO. "I am always there to support our servicemen in anyway I... - February 05, 2009 - Peace One Earth
Latino Charity Night Brings Together Education and Fashion
Piensa Mas Alla, Think Beyond Charity Event Hosted by Hispanic Scholarship Fund and Palomita™. - February 04, 2009 - Palomita Clothing
17 Chicago Bartenders Virtually Undress to Raise Money for Charity - "Inspired by President Obama's Call to Service," Says One of the Bartenders
Chicagoans create a unique, one-of-a-kind online competition to raise money for charity: www.chicagotakesoff.org/bar-lesque.html. - February 03, 2009 - Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
SofterWare Has Acquired Agena Informatique, Canadian Distributor of DonorPerfect
SofterWare acquired Agena Informatique, the long-time distributor of the company’s DonorPerfect fundraising software in Quebec. - February 02, 2009 - SofterWare
Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated Spokesperson Datwon Thomas is Featured on the Latest BET J Show MPR: Profiles of Urban Entrepreneurs
MPR: Profiles of Urban Entrepreneurs, a new BET J series, profiles today's young, black entrepreneurs. In it's latest episode MPR explores the lucrative business ideas that made Datwon Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of XXL Magazine and Editorial Director or KING and RIDES Magazine a financial success. - January 31, 2009 - Hip-HopTV24/7.org Incorporated
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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