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.
Yahoo! for the Global Learning Foundation
The Global Learning Foundation secures funding from the Yahoo! Employee Foundation. - March 17, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Local Veteran Injured Twice in Iraq Receives Free Bed to Help Him Sleep Through the Night
Nightmares and severe pain keep Albuquerque veteran up all hours of the night, bed donation to help him get the sleep he deserves. - March 16, 2008 - Craftmatic
Ozzie’s Anniversary Fete Underway
Phoenix — Ozzie's Furnishings, 3931 E. Indian School Road, is kicking off three weeks of celebratory sales to mark its 1st Anniversary. - March 15, 2008 - Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix
Ecumen Expands Its Senior Housing Development Team by Welcoming Julie Murray
Ecumen, which is one of the country's largest non-profit senior housing, aging services and senior housing development companies, has named Julie Murray as a director of real estate development services. She joins Ecumen from Dallas-based Greystone Communities, a developer of continuing care retirement communities. - March 14, 2008 - Ecumen
Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham Give Support to the Mukuru Promotion Centre
Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham have donated funds to the Mukuru Promotion Centre located in the district of Nairobi in Kenya. - March 14, 2008 - Mukuru Promotion Centre
Gregory Poole Marine to Sponsor "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" to Benefit Bear Creek Center
Gregory Poole Marine of Beaufort, NC, has signed on to help sponsor “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” an afternoon of live bluegrass music, wine tastings, arts and crafts and more at the Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, NC, to benefit the Bear Creek Center for people with... - March 14, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Niger Educational System Associates Partner with Malaria Foundation International
Recognizing that ending Malaria requires much more than bednets, the Niger Educational System Associates (NESA) partners with the Malaria Foundation to implement a long-term plan focused on education and economic development. - March 13, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
SmartVolunteer Partners with Good News Broadcast
In an effort to drive skill-based volunteering to the forefront of volunteer recruitment and engagement, SmartVolunteer has partnered with Good News Broadcast. On Thursday, February 21st, SmartVolunteer was interviewed by Paul Sladkus, Executive Producer of Good News... - March 13, 2008 - SmartVolunteer
Humanity First Continues to Provide Aid to Peru Earthquake Victims
Following the disastrous 8.0 earthquake which greatly disrupted the livelihood of southern Peru, Humanity First deployed a first responder team to many villages, eventually bringing much needed food and medicinal care to victims. More than half a year later, the region is still struck with poverty,... - March 13, 2008 - Humanity First
23rd Annual a Toast to the Triangle Takes in Record Breaking Proceeds
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™ raised more than $212,000, a record breaking amount for the annual fundraiser. The 23rd annual Toast was held on Sunday, March 9 at North Carolina... - March 12, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Private and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Encourages International Exchange and Cooperation
Atlas Service Corps, Inc. (Atlas Corps), a new international nonprofit organization bringing global nonprofit leaders to the United States, announces support from DuPont for its inaugural fellows program. As a founding corporate sponsor, DuPont will support 2007-08 Atlas Corps Fellow Gargi Saha... - March 12, 2008 - Atlas Service Corps, Inc.
Freeport Injured Veteran to Receive Free Bed to Help Him Sleep Through the Night
Recent survey states 92% of severely injured vets have trouble sleeping; Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds and leading nonprofit to donate one bed a week to a severely wounded veteran from the War on Terror. - March 12, 2008 - Craftmatic
Misty Richards is Selected as the 2008 National Student President-Elect of the American Medical Women's Association
Ms. Richards is a Third Year Medical Student at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. - March 11, 2008 - Engeye
UN, Kids for Kids, Government of North Darfur Unite to Deliver Medical Equipment to Remote Hospital in Darfur
Kids for Kids’ Trustees Patricia Parker MBE and Alastair King-Smith arrived today in Khartoum after a week in North Darfur where they were able to deliver medical equipment to a remote rural hospital. Mellit is home to over 151,000 people, plus an emergency displaced camp of thousands, but... - March 11, 2008 - US Friends of Kids for Kids
CentraCare Health Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting
CentraCare Health Foundation, located in Central Minnesota, has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to provide counsel as it prepares for a major campaign. - March 09, 2008 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Sikhcess™ Volunteers Distribute More Than 42,000 Meals in a Single Night in Worldwide Campaign to 'Feed the Homeless'
Global effort surpasses expectations with more than 120,000 meals distributed to-date; preparations for additional campaigns already actively underway. - March 09, 2008 - Sikhcess
Coaching for Commitment: “It Will Revolutionize the Way You Think About Coaching”
Cindy Coe, President of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD) an international executive coaching and consulting firm based in Pueblo West, Colorado, today announced the much anticipated release of Coaching for Commitment: Achieving Superior Performance from Individuals and teams (Ed. 3) by John Wiley & Sons Publishers. - March 08, 2008 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.
Adoptee, Comedienne and Author Alison Larkin Brings Her Wildly Popular Comedy to JourneyToMe.com and Adoption Today Fundraiser on April 3rd
Tickets available immediately to see Alison Larkin perform, read and sign copies of her book The English American and hear Crush Quarterback John Dutton and his wife Terina Dutton share their personal adoption story to Miki. - March 08, 2008 - Journey To Me
The 7th Annual Big Bad Ball Announces 2008 Planning Committee
The 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), an event to benefit Hospice of Wake County, has announced that the 2008 planning committee for the event has been formed. Members of the committee will chair subcommittees, such as corporate sponsorship and silent auction for the black-tie event. - March 07, 2008 - Big Bad Ball
Fluke Accident in Iraq Leaves Local Marine Severely Burned; Trouble Sleeping
Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds and leading nonprofit donate bed to local vet to help him sleep soundly. - March 07, 2008 - Craftmatic
Boot Camp for New Dads Receives Grant from Pacific Life Foundation
The Pacific Life Foundation of the Pacific Life Insurance Company has recently bestowed a grant upon Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches around the country. The grant will be used to develop... - March 07, 2008 - Boot Camps for Dads
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April 10 Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers: Abigail Disney of the Daphne Foundation and NY Times Bestselling Author, R. Stephanie Good, Esq. - March 07, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
ExecUchange President Serves on Triangle Go Red for Women Luncheon Executive Leadership Team
Linda Leake, president of execUchange (www.execuchange.com), a national firm that helps clients grow their companies, has been named to the Triangle Go Red For Women Luncheon executive leadership team. As a team member, Leake will help raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of... - March 05, 2008 - execUchange
Stalking Expert and Author Detective Mike Proctor to Speak During Feel Safe Again, Inc. Conference and Dinner
"Feel Safe Again, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Detective Mike Proctor, stalking expert, criminal consultant and author of “How to Stop a Stalker” as the keynote speaker for our upcoming First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner. We have also recently received Continuing Education approval from the Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work," said Cheryl Darisse, founder and president. - March 02, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
Ted Rhodes Legends Tour and International Players Tour to Hold Annual Golf Classic
The International Players Tour (IPT) will join Ted Rhodes Legends Tour in the annual event as part of their regular schedule to support junior golf programs, as well as to honor one of the true legends of the game – Ted Rhodes. The two organizations have signed a multi-year Strategic Partnership Agreement to work together on several initiatives. - March 01, 2008 - International Players Tour
Requesting Volunteers – Old Colony Elderly Services Needs Volunteers to Keep the Meals on Wheels Program Rolling
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) is in desperate need of volunteers for its Nutrition Program sites in Brockton. - March 01, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Date Announced for 2008 Big Bad Ball
April Mills, event co-chair for the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), has announced that the event has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. The Big Bad Ball is a black-tie event hosted by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club. This... - February 29, 2008 - Big Bad Ball
Bondurant-Area Businesses Come Together to Help Wounded War on Terror Veterans
Auction to raise money for area troops injured in recent overseas conflicts. - February 29, 2008 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
WSI Equips Chamber of Commerce with Search Toolbar to Help Charities
Internet Surfers Contribute Funds Without Spending a Penny. - February 29, 2008 - WSI Internet
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Receives Anonymous Endowment
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization has received an anonymous endowment. The $10,000 donation was made in honor of Ida Mae, Jerry and Barbara Clark. The endowment will go towards helping the Me Fine... - February 28, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Announces Global “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up” Fundraiser
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) and the American Alpine Institute are teaming up again to host Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up. The global climb-a-thon will increase awareness of the pediatric AIDS pandemic and raise funds for life-saving anti-retroviral (ARV) medication, food,... - February 28, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
NASDVA Mid-Winter Conference in Washington, D.C.: the Executive Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Victor R. Biggs, Scheduled to Speak
The Executive Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Victor R. Biggs, will be presenting the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial project backed by Congress, before the members at the NASDVA Mid-Winter Conference. - February 28, 2008 - Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Triangle Go Red For Women Luncheon Announces Executive Leadership Team
Kathy Peterson, vice president of corporate relations for the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org), has announced that the Triangle Go Red For Women Luncheon executive leadership team has been formed. Team members will help raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of... - February 27, 2008 - Go Red For Women
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 16th Annual Walk with The Animals Set for March 22; Mayor Ron Loveridge to Serve as Grand Marshal
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center presents its 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser on March 22, Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, with Mayor Ron Loveridge as Grand Marshal. Classic rock station KOLA 99.9 FM with Patti Banner will broadcast live from the event. - February 25, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Local Veteran Hopes Bed Donation Will Help Him Cope with Restless Nights
Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds and leading nonprofit donate bed to local severely wounded Colorado Springs veteran - February 24, 2008 - Craftmatic
4-H Looks to Bark to Boost the Foundation’s Legacy
Bark Communications is pleased to announce that they will be working with 4-H Ontario on a new campaign to boost the awareness of the Ontario 4-H Foundation Legacy Endowment Fund. - February 23, 2008 - Bark Communications
Progressive U Announces New National Spokesperson
Shayla Price is appointed by student run organization as national spokesperson. - February 23, 2008 - ProgressiveU
Army Medic Lays Ghost to Rest, and Finally Sleeps Through the Night
Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds and leading nonprofit donate bed to local wounded Oswego veteran - February 22, 2008 - Craftmatic
A Toast to the Triangle Announces 2008 Media Sponsors
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Development Disabilities, has announced the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ official media sponsors. Sponsors include: ABC11, BP Studios, Curtis Media Group’s 680 WPTF and Y102.9 FM stations and Women’s Edge... - February 22, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Holy Cow Branding, Inc. Donates to Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Holy Cow Branding Inc., a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency, has donated their services to the organization. Holy Cow Branding has redesigned Me Fine’s... - February 22, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Politics to Romance, Employment to Taxes; Tough Questions – Good Answers Offers Technique for Answering Difficult Questions in Every-Day Life
New Book Shows How to Take Control of Tough Questions Asked in Your Professional or Personal Life and How to Answer Them Effectively. How many times have you been asked a question by your lover, boss, child or even an IRS agent that left you speechless? That will never happen to you again thanks to the new book Tough Questions – Good Answers: Taking Control of Any Interview (Capital Books). - February 21, 2008 - Calcagni Media
Pet Adoption Forges Strong Friendships
Best Friend Pet Adoption families, volunteers, and litter will celebrate one-year birthday together again. - February 21, 2008 - Best Friend Pet Adoption
Foods Resource Bank Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Resource Development Consulting and Coaching
Foods Resource Bank, located in Western Springs, Illinois, has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to provide development consulting and executive coaching services. - February 21, 2008 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Lupus Gala Brunch Honoring Local Volunteers and Supporters, Scheduled for April 27, 2008
On April 27, 2008 from 12 noon to 4pm at the Melville Marriott, the Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate will be holding a Gala Brunch to raise funds and honor several supporters who have gone above and beyond the call in the fight against lupus. - February 20, 2008 - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate
Jim Horan Named Hepatitis B Foundation COO
James Horan has been named the Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Hepatitis B Foundation, a world-class nonprofit research organization headquartered in Doylestown, Pa. - February 20, 2008 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Benefit Concert - March 16, 2008 5:00PM at St. John's RC Church in Piermont, NY to Aid Needy Families in Rockland County Communities
The Grace Charitable Foundation is sponsoring a benefit concert on Sunday March 16, 2008 at 5:00PM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Piermont, NY. The concert titled “An Irish Tale” is a delightful evening of Irish song and story, featuring tenors Jim Russell (New York City Opera)... - February 19, 2008 - The Grace Charitable Foundation, Inc
MYS Releases Video About the Global Directory of Web Sites That List Online Volunteer Opportunities
This video will help to clarify that MYS's global directory does not list online volunteer opportunities but is a unique global recruitment resource for a non-profit organization asking: "Where can we list our online volunteer opportunities for potential volunteers to see them?" - February 18, 2008 - Macdonald Youth Services
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS Presents "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart" by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
Announcing the release of the new children's picture book, "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart", by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW. - February 16, 2008 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Progressive U Announces Fall 2007 Blogging for Progress Scholarship Winners
The Spring 2007 ProgressiveU.org Blogging for Progress Scholarship winners are Navamon Aunaetitrakul of New York, Katie Wickswat of New York and Lance Kates of Oklahoma. - February 16, 2008 - ProgressiveU
Businesses Fall in Love with Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association offers countless reasons to embrace the convenience of containerized storage this Valentine's Day. Portable storage containers have been a boon for consumers who want to take some of the hassle out of moving, but containerized storage can also be a boon... - February 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association