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.
Brotherhood Ride 2008 Fundraiser Completes First Leg of Nine Day Bike Ride for "Charleston 9"
Firefighters and other volunteers are raising money by riding 600 miles on bicycles from Naples, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina to honor nine Charleston firefighters that lost their lives on June 18, 2007 doing what they love to do -- fighting fires and saving lives. All funds raised will aid the families of the "Charleston 9." The ride began May 24 in Naples, FL and ends on Sunday, June 1 in Charleston, SC. - May 28, 2008 - Brotherhood Ride
Heart Full of Soul Being Sent to Military Hospital
The inspirational autobiography titled "Heart Full Of Soul" by Taylor Hicks are being sent to patients at Walter Reed Military Hospital. - May 26, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
ProgressiveU Announces the Launch of Their Phoneraiser Campaign
ProgressiveU.org will begin collecting used cellphones, ink cartridges, digital cameras, MP3s players and handheld video game consoles for donation to Phoneraiser. - May 24, 2008 - ProgressiveU
Ann Munoz-Furlong Appointed to APFED Board of Directors
Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, accepts appointment to the APFED Board of Directors. - May 24, 2008 - APFED
Just Cause Awarded Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant to Assist Refugees with Job Advancement
Just Cause, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Founded by Lorrie King. - May 23, 2008 - Just Cause, Inc.
Local Charity Starts Fundraiser to Give-Away a Dream Home
The Danielle DeMarzo Foundation is offering South Floridian donors an opportunity to win their dream home in its latest charity fundraiser. - May 23, 2008 - Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc.
Global Sources Details Plan to Distribute Up to RMB 1,000,000 to Aid Sichuan Earthquake Victims
Global Sources plans to distribute the funds to various charities including China Youth Development Foundation, Half the Sky Foundation and Red Cross of China. - May 22, 2008 - Global Sources
Bill Phillips' Transformation Challenge Donates $109,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Bill Phillips, the former chairperson and CEO of EAS and the author of the best-selling health and fitness book “Body for Life” recently made a $109,000 personal donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Mr. Phillips' donation came about as part of his Transformation... - May 21, 2008 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Chicago Cares Opens Registration for City's Largest Day of Service: Thousands of Volunteers to Transform Chicago Schools
Nearly 40 Chicago schools, home to 24,000 students, are transformed by Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon volunteers. - May 21, 2008 - Chicago Cares
Executive Director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS Reports Account of Trip to Zimbabwe, One of Few Americans to Travel There Since Presidential Election
Launches Emergency Campaign to Raise Funds for Life-Saving Antibiotics. - May 20, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Street Flips is Flipping the Streets
Street Flips (www.streetflips.com) is an arts & entertainment organization dedicated to promoting flipping/tricking above the influence of recreational drug-use and does live performances in addition to shooting a reality web show online to raise money and inspire kids to get out of the house,... - May 19, 2008 - Street Flips
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
SOS Children’s Villages Shares a Celebration of Home
For South Florida’s foster kids, home is a very special word and, for the hundreds of foster children that have come through their doors, SOS Children’s Villages – Florida is a very special place. On April 27, the organization and their community of supporters celebrated their 15th year of service with a “15 and Fabulous” Birthday Bash at Boca West Country Club. - May 18, 2008 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
Diabetic Foundation Brings "Sex and the City" to Miami with Screening and Silent Auction
The Diabetic Foundation will host a private screening of "Sex and the City" with a VIP reception and silent auction, in Aventura on June 1st. The screening of the film will be followed by a "Cosmos and Champagne" reception where guests can bid on items that tie into the film's theme. In 2006, the Diabetic Foundation was formed, a non-profit organization designed specifically to benefit underprivileged South Florida families whose children are suffering from juvenile diabetes. - May 17, 2008 - Diabetic Foundation, Inc.
National MS Society Receives $10,000 Donation from Fonville Morisey Realty's 12th Annual Golf Tournament
The National MS Society was presented with a $10,000 donation at the conclusion of the 12th Annual Fonville Morisey Realty Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament, held at Wildwood Green Golf Club, allowed more than 110 sales associates and employees the opportunity to give back to the local... - May 17, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
David Williams, CEO of Make-A-Wish, Talks About Compassion Driven by Purpose on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Williams, CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about how compassion driven by purpose has enabled the granting of over 160,000 wishes to children having life threatening conditions. Williams discusses the importance mission focus: knowing exactly what your business is, what it is good at and what it’s not. Williams also provides other insights about building a successful business that are applicable to both profit-making businesses and non-profits. - May 17, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Global Sources to Donate Up to RMB 1 Million for China Earthquake Relief
Team Members Ready to Volunteer for Aid Programs, Company Actively Looking at Ways to Help Communities Rebuild. - May 17, 2008 - Global Sources
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
New Service at LoyaltyMatch.com Helps Raise Profile and Cash for Non-Profit Groups of All Sizes and Interests
Community Commerce™ launched by LoyaltyMatch.com, the online marketplace for frequent flier and loyalty program miles and points collectors, is a new and innovative way for people to help good causes. Churches, schools, sports teams, community groups and other causes large and small can benefit. - May 15, 2008 - LoyaltyMatch.com
Burma Global Action Network Urges Efficient Aid for the Humanitarian Crisis in Burma Through Effective Channels
Over 100,000 Dead with Mainstream Aid Organizations Unable to Reach Affected Areas. - May 15, 2008 - Burma Global Action Network (BGAN)
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Honors Two Women as 2008 Volunteers of the Year
Linda Cavender and Minn Poe of Riverside, CA, have received the 2008 Friends of the Animals Award for their years of dedication and varied work on behalf of the cats and dogs at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center. - May 15, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
The Children of the Dump celebrates ten years of helping the poor children of Puerto Vallarta receive an education. - May 14, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Climbers to Attempt to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States En Masse to Raise Funds for Children With AIDS
Summer Summit Challenge to be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. - May 13, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Myanmar Relief Options
Getting relief through to the victims of Nargis Cyclone. - May 13, 2008 - US Asian Chamber of Commerce
GBBR Charitable Foundation Accepting Summer 2008 Grant Applications -- Baltimore Area Housing, Education and Community Development Groups Encouraged to Apply
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) Charitable Foundation is announcing the availability of grant money for organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in Baltimore-area neighborhoods. Groups providing assistance with homeownership, fair housing practices, community... - May 12, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
DC AHEC Hosts the 1st Annual "DC African Health and Empowerment Day" Health Event
The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. The unique needs of the African community must also be met if health care disparities are to be eliminated in the District of Columbia. - May 11, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
Shine Advertising Named Agency of Record for Wisconsin Cheese, Growing Regional Shop to Represent National Icon
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, a nonprofit organization of Wisconsin dairy producers that promotes the consumption of milk, cheese and other dairy products made in America’s Dairyland, has named Shine Advertising agency of record for Wisconsin Cheese, following a month-long review with... - May 10, 2008 - Shine Advertising
Humanity First to Provide Clean Water to Over One Million People
In a recent effort to aid victims still suffering from the wreckage caused by the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan, Humanity First has initiated a water filtration project that is projected to provide water accessibility to 1.26 million people. With Humanity First’s investment of over... - May 10, 2008 - Humanity First
Hundreds March and Demand Accountability from Politicians
Forum and march to be held to protest displacement of low income families due to massive development and shut down of day care centers in low income communities in Brooklyn and NYC. - May 10, 2008 - Families United for Racial & Economic Equality (FUREE)
Announcing the Launch of Burma Global Action Network (BGAN)
Internet Activism Organization Effectively Supporting the Freedom of Civilians and Monks of Burma Through Internet Networking. - May 10, 2008 - Burma Global Action Network (BGAN)
Portion of Proceeds from "Rhode Island’s Got Talent" to be Donated to Women’s Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties
The 2008 Rhode Island’s Got Talent show, presented by The East Bay Chamber of Commerce, will donate a portion of the proceeds from this event to the Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties (WRC). - May 09, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
Strong Buyer Interest in Indonesian Natural Products Exhibited at China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Gifts & Home Products
Non-Profit Export Service Centre Showcases One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Home Decor, Sandals with Recycled Tires for Soles, and New Eco-Friendly 'Ship & Show' Bamboo Packaging System at Global Sources Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. - May 08, 2008 - Global Sources
Non-Profit Kearny Alliance Asia Appoints Alexander Boome as Program Director
Focus on Advancing Mission of Aid Through Trade, Enhancing Job Creation, Export Development and Scholarship Programs Across Asia. The Kearny Alliance Asia, an affiliate of the nonprofit Kearny Alliance 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, appoints Alexander Boome as program... - May 07, 2008 - Global Sources
Better Boys Foundation (BBF) "Fights" for North Lawndale Kids
Better Boys Foundation (BBF) “Fights” for North Lawndale Kids at 5th Annual Gala Fundaraiser. - May 07, 2008 - The Better Boys Foundation
Junior League of Toronto Trains At-Risk Teen Girls for 10k Run
JLT Kickstart for Health inspires Toronto youth to make healthy lifestyle choices. - May 06, 2008 - JLT Kickstart for Health
Gracie and Diane Unleash TLC to Help Homeless Animals Find a Home
A One-of-a-kind Service Dog Team - Gracie the Italian Greyhound and Diane the Author, Singer, Educational and Motivational Speaker both have overcome life's challenges to bring hope to many. - May 06, 2008 - Diane Dike
Cintas Foundation Presents Finalists’ Exhibition for 2008 Emilio Sánchez Visual Arts Award
Opening Reception on May 10th; Award Ceremony May 20th. - May 05, 2008 - Cintas Foundation
Sikhcess™ Announces Launch of Its 'Community Cleanup' Campaign in the United States and the United Kingdom
Sikhcess™ volunteers in the United States and in the United Kingdom plan to spruce up neighborhood living spaces and areas, including parks, highways, schools, playgrounds, and sidewalks. - May 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
MADD Founder Candace Lightner to Appear on Healing the Grieving Heart National Radio Show
Founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving to be interviewed by “Healing the Grieving Heart” Hosts, Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley on May 1, 2008, sponsored by The Open to Hope Foundation. - May 01, 2008 - Open to Hope Foundation
Local Resorts Teams Up With EFSN to Support California Schools
Educational Foundation Support Network has teamed up with WorldMark by Wyndham® to contribute funds through a community outreach program called Simple Fundraiser. - May 01, 2008 - Simple Fundraiser
Free Wheelchair Mission Local "Walk for Mobility" Event to be Hosted by Jones YMCA
Walk for Mobility Event will honor local residents who did not let being confined to a wheelchair stop them from making the community, thus the world, a better place, as well as raise funds to give the gift of mobility to others. - May 01, 2008 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIABU) Partners with Children’s Hospital Boston on Animation Project Event
CDIABU 3D Animation students tackle an inspiring project in a 24-hour animation marathon. - April 30, 2008 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
Thomas-Somero Design Increases Charitable Donations
Hollywood-based design team Thomas-Somero Design donates over $30,000 in services to various charitable causes. - April 28, 2008 - Thomas-Somero Design
Mother Earth Fundraising Allows Schools to ‘Raise Money Responsibly’
Website featuring eco-friendly products offers alternative to traditional catalog-style fundraisers. - April 27, 2008 - Mother Earth Fundraising
Söfft Shoe Company Donates Shoes to Teachers of the Not-for-Profit Program, Dancing Classrooms
Söfft Shoe Company, makers of women’s footwear brands Söfft and Softspots, today announced they are donating shoes to the teachers of Dancing Classrooms, a project of the American Ballroom Theater Company, a not-for-profit organization based in New York City. Dancing Classrooms was... - April 26, 2008 - Sofft Shoe Company
MAYA Launches Rhiza Labs to Bring Information-Sharing Technology to the Public Sector
The MAYA Group has launched Rhiza Labs, LLC, a software company that builds web-based applications to unify community information and improve decision- making in the public sector. The new company is an outgrowth of MAYA’s unique business incubation process that encourages internal research... - April 26, 2008 - Rhiza Labs
The 7th Annual Big Bad Ball Announces 2008 Silent Auction Co-Chairs
The 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), an event to benefit Hospice of Wake County, has announced that Allison Davis, owner of Sandfoot Photography, and Sarah Place, president and CEO of Place Trade Financial, will serve as silent auction co-chairs. The black-tie event is scheduled for... - April 26, 2008 - Big Bad Ball
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Garner Office to Hold Barbeque Fundraiser to Benefit Me Fine Foundation
Meredith Morgan, president of the HPW Foundation (www.hpw.com/AboutOurCompany/foundation.htm), Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s nonprofit organization that supports local charities, has announced that the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Garner office, located at 1002... - April 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Award-Winning Children's Organization Jumpstart Teams with LL Cool J and Eight Best Selling Authors to Celebrate Education At Fourth Annual "Scribbles to Novels" Benefit
“Scribbles to Novels” Also Serves as Launch Platform for the 2008 “Read for the Record” Campaign with Featured Book “Corduroy.” - April 24, 2008 - Jumpstart
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International