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.
Upskilling Veterans to Create More Job Opportunities: Us4Warriors and STEERus Announce New Partnership
Us4Warriors, an award-winning non-profit veteran support organization and STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy have entered a strategic partnership to bring soft skills training and resources to military and veterans seeking to advance their career goals. - January 27, 2022 - STEERus
Dismas House Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Volunteer Appreciation Week
Dismas House, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, recently unveiled the names of its outstanding volunteers and residents in celebration of their volunteer work over the last year. Volunteer Appreciation Week, to be celebrated February 21-25, 2022, will recognize the contributions and... - January 27, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
My Possibilities Receives Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Award will fund the HIPster Health Program. - January 27, 2022 - My Possibilities
Black Belt Community Foundation Opens 2022 Arts Grant Cycle with Call to Workshops and Application
The Black Belt Community Foundation Announces the Opening of 2022 Arts Grant Cycle. - January 26, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Save Our Allies Reacts to President Biden’s “No Apologies” Remarks
Following is a statement from Save Our Allies regarding President Biden's "No apologies" remarks: Save Our Allies, a direct-response Afghan rescue organization, is calling on Congress to demand accountability for the American citizens and allies left in Afghanistan following... - January 25, 2022 - Save Our Allies
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators
Health workers: Join WPSR members and health workers from across Washington in calling on WA leaders in Olympia to take urgent action on climate by signing the #ClimatePrescription petition. The petition will be delivered by bicycle to Governor Inslee on January 28th by health workers who will ride from Seattle to Olympia to highlight the critical need for action in the coming legislative session. - January 25, 2022 - Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Verna J. Kirkness Foundation Announces Their New Executive Director
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation is pleased to announce Amber Boyd as the new Executive Director for the foundation. Amber holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, a Human Resource Management Certificate and a Creative Writing Certificate from the University of Calgary. She is a... - January 25, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Celebrate Inaugural Class of Posse Arts Scholarship Winners at Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Posse Arts Awards Ceremony will honor the Posse Arts Program’s inaugural class, recipients of $5.2 million in full-tuition college scholarships from Bard College, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). Conceived in collaboration with Lin-Manuel and the Miranda Family Fund, the Posse Arts initiative connects young artists from public high schools across the country to top arts-oriented colleges and universities. - January 21, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Star-Studded Fundraising Event to Celebrate Icon Harry Belafonte’s 95th Birthday & 10th Anniversary of Sankofa.org
A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The HB95 benefit evening will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sankofa.org, the social justice organization Mr. Belafonte co-founded. - January 20, 2022 - Sankofa.org
Click & Pledge Launches New Peer-to-Peer Sites Platform to Redefine Nonprofit Fundraising
Click & Pledge launched its new Peer-to-Peer Sites Fundraising Platform today. Nonprofits can use this platform to build Peer-to-Peer campaigns, manage fundraising teams, and promote fundraising goals. - January 20, 2022 - Click & Pledge
Innovation and Value Initiative Elects New Board Members
New Directors Reflect Diverse Sectors of Healthcare. - January 18, 2022 - Innovation and Value Initiative
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at California Indian Museum & Cultural Center - Sonoma County Museum Installs Solar and Cuts Utility Bills
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 76.5 kW solar power installation at the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center in Santa Rosa, CA. Harnessing the power of the sun, the Sonoma Museum has increased the sustainability of their operations while cutting their operating costs by thousands every month. - January 18, 2022 - SolarCraft
Market Broker Helping NYC with Food Insecurity
The Market Broker Giving Foundation has recently teamed up with a few outstanding local New York charities to raise money (and awareness) and donate food to food banks and other local food charities, where food will be distributed to those with food insecurities. - January 17, 2022 - Market Broker
Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely Presented Before the Mexican Congress’ Parliament of Sustainable Peace for the Indigenous People Mexico-Africa
Queen Mother, Community Mayor of Harlem, Dedicated Her 15 Minute Speech to the Immigrant Children Whose Lives Were Lost in the January 9th, 2022 Fire in the Bronx, NYC, USA - January 17, 2022 - New Future Foundation
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Hosts Bloody Mary Brunch
Nonprofit to hold second annual fundraiser to benefit its period supply program. - January 15, 2022 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Lily Lisa, Philanthropist, Receives Certificate of Recognition from the City of La Puente for Her Kindness
Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Lily Lisa continues support of La Puente seniors and homeless by donating pandemic supplies. - January 14, 2022 - Lily Lisa
Brianna Marie Foundation - Offering Hope to Unborn Babies and Their Families
Are you aware that you can operate on babies prior to birth and give unborn babies that have been diagnosed with a negative fetal diagnosis a chance to live a normal, healthy lifestyle. Parents Aran and Patrick Hissam started a non-profit called the Brianna Marie Foundation in honor of their daughter that passed away ten years ago from a fetal illness known as fetal hydrops. To date, the organization has raised over $550K and funds research around the world. - January 13, 2022 - Brianna Marie Foundation
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. Kicks Off 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc. (GSHH) is celebrating the national kick-off of Girl Scout Cookie Season, which will begin locally on Friday, February 11, 2022. - January 13, 2022 - Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Katie’s Pizza Donates to Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, January 25 in Rock Hill, Missouri. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Missouri Heartland Chapter, a nonprofit that strives to end drunk driving,... - January 13, 2022 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
2021 Year in Review: Drug-Free Tennessee
2021 saw many changes to the way nonprofit organizations operate, and Drug-Free Tennessee was no different in that regard. - January 08, 2022 - Drug Free South
Local Nonprofit Hires First Executive Director
Davidson Prison Ministry is a Community Funded Non-Profit Providing a Chaplain and Encouraging Ministry Services to the Offenders and Staff at Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington, NC - January 07, 2022 - Davidson Prison Ministry
Pace Women’s Justice Center and Executive Director, Cindy Kanusher, Receive Awards from New York State Bar Association
On Pace Women's Justice Center's 30th anniversary, the nonprofit and its Executive Director, are recognized for their commitment to increasing access to justice. They are the first organization from the Hudson Valley to receive the Denison Ray Civil Award. - January 07, 2022 - Pace Women's Justice Center
“The Executive Suite,” a Page Turning Thriller Novella. Best Selling Author Leah Orr Raises $1,300,000 for Cystic Fibrosis.
Best Selling Children’s Author Leah Orr takes a "stab" at writing a thriller novella in this 126 page who-dun-it page turner. Hotel Executives trapped with no way to escape, the team has to encounter cryptic clues about their past indiscretions and darkest secrets. They either confess to their colleagues or pay the ultimate price. What are they willing to do to keep their secret? - January 04, 2022 - Orrplace Press/Leah Orr
Reinado Premium Cigars Adding Grand Apex 6 X 60 in 2022
After experiencing success with their initial Robusto Extra in retail environments, Reinado Premium Cigars prepares to release another size to the Grand Apex product line that is dedicated to Lam's father who suffers from Dementia. - December 31, 2021 - Reinado Premium Cigars
ZEAL Invests 1% of Gross Revenue Into Bridging the Gap
ZEAL, an award-winning software consultancy, today announced the commitment to invest 1% of gross revenue into the next generation of technical talent and bridging the digital divide. 50% of the investment went to LEARN academy, who is teaching a new generation of daring and diverse students to be compassionate, curious, and professional web developers, while the remaining 50% went to organizations like One Digital World, and Women in Tech. - December 30, 2021 - ZEAL
Creating the Greenest and Most Energy Efficient Air and Seaports in North America
(Virtual Event) MAREA to host Port of Seattle’s Keith Warner January 25, 2022, @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. - December 30, 2021 - Mid Atlantic Renewable Energy Association
Benbassat Digital Consultants to Provide Free Advertising for Non-Profits Interested in Conducting Outreach to Latinos in the Triad
Benbassat Digital Consultants, a multi-faceted media and web design agency based in Greensboro is providing to access to an important segment of the population in the Triad area at no cost to non-profit entities interested in reaching Latinos. The agency publishes two Spanish-language news-media... - December 30, 2021 - Benbassat Digital Consultants LLC
Philanthropist, Producer Lily Lisa, Named Second Time as Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador
Filmmaker honored as “Goodwill Ambassador” at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards. - December 28, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Couture Cake Bakery Grants Wedding Wishes
January 1, 2022 marks the 5th anniversary for local cake bakery Candyland Designs. This year brings a new image, focus and team of professional designers hyper focused on catering to the wedding industry in charitable ways that bring together local wedding professionals and volunteers. In 2020,... - December 25, 2021 - Candyland Designs
Dismas House Receives $12.5k Grant from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Dismas House announced it has received a $12,500 discretionary grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT). - December 24, 2021 - Dismas House of Nashville
Shoppes On Memorial Teams Up with Date Academy to Host Series of Youth Entrepreneur Pop-Up Shops and Workshop Sessions for Local Young Innovative Leaders
Stone Mountain based mall host a youth pop up shop to highlight local kidpreneurs and offer them workshop classes to teach them the tools of the industry. - December 22, 2021 - Shoppes On Memorial
Mi Casa Resource Center® Delivers Holiday Spirit to Westwood Neighborhood
Mi Casa Resource Center®, Denver Police Department, and FirstBank provide nearly 1200 toys to the local community. - December 21, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center
Riviana Foods Donates Over 70,000 Servings of Mahatma® Rice to Families in Need in Houston, Texas
Riviana Foods Inc. announced today it has donated over 70,000 servings of Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa to benefit families in Houston, Texas who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Mahatma Rice Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
Riviana Foods Donates Over 130,000 Servings of Carolina® Rice to Families in Need in New York City
Riviana Foods Inc. announced, today, it has donated over 130,000 servings of Carolina® Rice to benefit families in New York City who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Carolina Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes communities that were... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
Lifespire’s Zahir Mohammed Recognized with Direct Support Professional of the Year Award 2021
Community Care Rx honored the dedicated and compassionate individuals that comprise the Direct Support Professionals community. In light of the recent heath crisis created by the pandemic, Community Care Rx saw the incredible lengths direct support professionals (DSPs) went to ensure the safety, well-being and inclusion in the community of the people they support. - December 21, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.
Terminally-Ill Maine Man to Ride "The Polar Express™ Train Ride" with Grandsons
Dream Foundation helps family create lasting and cherished memories. - December 18, 2021 - Dream Foundation
The Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic is Back in 2021
2021 Commonwealth Scholars Recognized at Pre-Tournament Banquet - December 17, 2021 - Commonwealth Motors
Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Lifespire Commemorated 7 Decades of Giving Uninterrupted Hope to 100,000 New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Since 1951. Lifespire Marked 21 Months of Uninterrupted Care Given to a Nation Crippled by a Pandemic. - December 16, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.
Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine Donates 100% of "No Show" Fees from 2021 to Adoption RI for Christmas Gifts
Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine donates $3,000 to Adoption RI to raise awareness this holiday season. - December 16, 2021 - Intellectual Medicine
The New York Junior League Announces Its 2022 Outstanding Sustainers and Outstanding Volunteers to be Honored at the 70th Annual Winter Ball
The NYJL to Celebrate Outstanding Sustainers Jeannie A. Egas-Trouveroy and Dr. Jephtha Tausig and Outstanding Volunteers Raven Carter, Anna Guerin, Natalie Ings, Jeri Powell, and Pamela Siler. - December 16, 2021 - New York Junior League
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donated Over $3,000 to St. Louis Arc, Providing Services to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Through their giveback program, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. donated $3,129.44 to St. Louis Arc. Their donation will go directly toward the nonprofit’s Employment Services program to help people with disabilities prepare to enter the workforce. - December 16, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party Unites Hundreds, Raises $75K for Local Children in Foster Care
Robert and Michelle Holiday is a tradition that has grown from a gathering of friends to a gathering of friends and community dedicated to helping foster children, full of love and a passion to make a difference. - December 15, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Loretta Adu Honored as a Woman of the Month for November 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Loretta Adu of Burien, Washington is honored as a Woman of the Month for November 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of nonprofit/fundraising. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - December 15, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Abyssinian Development Corporation and Goddard Riverside Chosen as New York Junior League’s 2021–2022 Community Improvement Project Sites
The New York Junior League’s (NYJL) Community Improvement Project has selected the Abyssinian Development Corporation and Goddard Riverside as its 2021–2022 community partners. The Community Improvement Project (CIP) creates a one-year partnership with a selected organization to... - December 15, 2021 - New York Junior League
Arch Grants Awards $400,000 to Four Portfolio Companies in Fall Growth Grants Cycle
Arch Grants has officially awarded $400,000 in non-dilutive grants to four of its portfolio companies through its Growth Grants program. The list of companies includes Big Heart Tea Co., Native Pet, Rebundle and Swipesum. Earlier this spring, Arch Grants awarded $200,000 to two additional portfolio... - December 15, 2021 - Arch Grants
La Roca FC Partners with Refugee Soccer
La Roca Futbol Club is teaming up with Refugee Soccer to collaborate and commit to serving, supporting, and maximizing opportunities for refugees here locally in Utah and across the USA. - December 13, 2021 - La Roca Futbol Club
Posse Foundation Welcomes New Director to Lead New York Chapter
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Dr. Michell Tollinchi to oversee local program operations in New York. - December 13, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
PAWS NY Joins the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half as a Charity Partner
The organization has participated as a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half each year since 2016. - December 12, 2021 - PAWS NY
Canine Center Announces 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive
The 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive aims to provide additional Canine Centers that are needed in more communities around the country in order to serve the sheer volume of at-risk dogs that can desperately benefit from our programming. - December 11, 2021 - Canine Center
The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Will Host a Gala to Assist Women-Led Businesses Affected by the Pandemic
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host the 1st Annual World-Class Women's Winter Gala at the River Spirit Casino and Resort. All funds raised will assist minority and women-led businesses affected by the pandemic. - December 10, 2021 - The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc.