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.
Across the Border to Help Horses in Arizona
Liz Mitten Ryan, world-renowned Canadian Artist-Author-Equine Communicator will appear at Equine Voices fundraiser in Tucson, Arizona to meet the people and sell copies of her book "One with the Herd" A Spiritual Journey in support of Equine Voices mission to rescue mares and foals from slaughter. - February 15, 2008 - Liz Mitten Ryan
A “Heartfelt” Approach to Fighting AIDS
A critically acclaimed leader in body painting and fine-art photography is joining the national effort against AIDS. Lennox Studios has created an image specifically designed to raise money for Aids research. Partnering with the AIDS Research Alliance in Hollywood, California, Lennox Studios is... - February 14, 2008 - Lennox Studios
Bear Hugs for U.S. Soldiers
Beginning this Memorial Day, 210,000 red, white and blue teddy bears inscribed with "We Support and Hug You" will be delivered to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. An additional 90,000 teddy bears will be distributed to soldiers recuperating in VA hospitals across America. - February 13, 2008 - Hamblett Venture Partners
WeAreSingleMoms.Org Launches Informational and Forums Site
Single Mothers’ Social Organization Goes Beyond MySpace Profile - February 13, 2008 - WeAreSingleMoms.org
NBC17 Signs on as Media Sponsor for Spare Some for Autism Event
NBC announcer and Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines to participate. - February 13, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Team Double-Click Expands Services to Non-Profit Organizations
Team Double-Click®, the nation’s largest virtual staffing firm, offering a full array of services through its qualified virtual assistants, has expanded its service to include non-profit organizations. These organizations, which thrive on the efficiency and economical use of their... - February 11, 2008 - Team Double-Click
Sikhcess™ Global ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Launches in Birmingham
On Saturday 1 March 2008, a group of over 60 volunteers will prepare and distribute over 2000 food packages to local homeless shelters and community centres marking the first UK ‘Feed the Homeless’ campaign, a global initiative supported by members of the Sikh community. Volunteers... - February 11, 2008 - Sikhcess
Hal Colston, Founder of Good News Garage and Neighborkeepers, Profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us”
Hal Colston, founder of two successful anti-poverty programs, Good News Garage and Neighborkeepers, is profiled in the current issue (dated February 11, 2008) of People Magazine in their “Heroes Among Us” column. - February 11, 2008 - Good News Garage
Create The Change Announces Tornado Relief Efforts; Charitable Group Opens Their Heart to Help Victims
When Create The Change heard that thousands of people were devastated by a string of deadly tornadoes that swept through five southern states; they jumped into action to help. With a team of volunteers, Create the Change is leading a fundraising effort to directly help individuals and families who... - February 11, 2008 - Create the Change Inc.
Carolina Hurricanes’ Glen Wesley and Wife Named Honorary Chairs for Fundraising Event
Glen and Barbara Wesley to serve as Honorary Chairs for Spare Some for Autism Celebrity/CEO Kids Bowling Challenge. - February 09, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Taylor Hicks Fans Hold Drive for Burn Victims
Taylor Hicks fans hold drive for the Kacy Hardenbrook Fund. - February 09, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit - Broadway as You've Never Seen It Before at The Ridgefield Playhouse
Come see the Broadway shows you love like you’ve never seen them before. The sidesplitting savagery known as “Forbidden Broadway” is on the road again. Now celebrating its 25th year, this year’s version includes the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked,” Billy Joel’s “Movin' Out,” and new looks at old favorites. This comedy musical review that affectionately spoofs the shows we all love, will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008. - February 08, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Feel Safe Again, Inc. Announces First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner
Feel Safe Again, Inc. a statewide grassroots non-profit organization for victims of stalking cordially invites you to attend their First Annual Stalking Conference in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police, the National Center for Victims of Crime - Stalking Resource Center, and AWARE... - February 08, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
Sikhcess™ Receives Approval as Not-for-Profit Organization in the United States
Sikhcess™, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service and equality, today announced that the Organization has received formal approval as an official not-for-profit organization by way of 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt status, and as... - February 08, 2008 - Sikhcess
Bed Donation Helps Injured Palm Bay Soldier Sleep Soundly
Leading military nonprofit teams up with Craftmatic® Industries to combat looming sleep problem that affects 82% of severely wounded veterans. - February 08, 2008 - Craftmatic
NPSA Thought Leaders Gather for Spring Seminar
Portable storage industry players will meet in Winston-Salem, N.C. this spring to share best practices for the portable storage industry. - February 07, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Theme Song for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Hits Airwaves to Raise Funds
42nd and Nelson, to donate 50% of proceeds from “That’s All I’m Asking For” to charity helping wounded veterans. - February 06, 2008 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The Mardi Gras Party Continues at The Ridgefield Playhouse with the Return of Buckwheat Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco's powerful and haunting version of the classic, "Cryin' in the Streets" appears on "Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast" along with songs by Allen Toussaint and Dr. John (both of whom have appeared at the Playhouse). After a sold out performance in 2007, Buckwheat is bringing that New Orleans sound to The Ridgefield Playhouse during Mardi Gras, on Sun., Feb. 17 at 8 p.m., as part of the Danbury Audi Jazz Series. Each attendee gets Mardi Gras beads as they enter. - February 05, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities Receives $15,000 Anonymous Donation
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that the Center has received an anonymous sponsorship donation of $15,000 dollars for the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™ event. The $15,000 anonymous donation represents the largest... - February 04, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Israel Hosts World's Largest Multicultural Bonding Event
Over 2500 Guests from 53 Countries to Participate in 2008 International Kabbalah Congress, spreading a Universal Message of Love to the World the Week before Valentine's. - February 04, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
MYS Demonstrates Online Volunteers Can be Retained for Years
An online volunteer can be retained for years if appropriately screened, assigned and recognized, even though the non-profit has never met their volunteer face-to-face. - February 03, 2008 - Macdonald Youth Services
Action Alameda Re-Launches Website
Action Alameda announced today that they have re-launched their website organized along topics of interest to Alameda residents. - February 02, 2008 - Action Alameda
Tyvek Suit and Disposable Apron Manufacturer MPE, Inc. Stepped-Up Donations, Giving New Meaning to the Phrase Disposable Income
MPE – the world’s leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing, including gently worn disposable coveralls, plastic aprons, jumpsuits, lab coats, plastic suits, pants, shirts, biohazard suits, and other Tyvek® and Kleenguard® safety apparel – donated $52,706 in 2007, up from the $26,727 the company gave the year before. - February 01, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
Fasting for a Cause this Ash Wednesday
An ancient holiday gets a new spin - young people fasting to fight global poverty. Global Fast is a youth movement that empowers young people to create real change. With the motto, "Give one day, change lives forever," fasters around the nation have already impacted hundreds or thousands of lives in Haiti, the Philippines, Sudan and Ethiopia. Launching on Feb 6 through March, this year's Global Fast will create material and spiritual change through fasting, prayer and charity. - February 01, 2008 - Global Fast
Me Fine Foundation Announces A Tribute To The Legends
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that A Tribute To The Legends will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium. The Auditorium is located at Johnston Community College at 245 College Road in... - February 01, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
More Languages Given a Boost with Volunteer Software Translation Project
The localisation company, Translate.org.za, have launched a year long project called Decathlon to translate ten computer programs into various international languages. - February 01, 2008 - Translate.org.za
Non Profit Lantawood to Provide Free Training to Atlanta Movie Producers
Experienced and first time movie producers get opportunity for free training and career assistance to boost the new movie industry of the South, growing from Atlanta, Georgia. - January 31, 2008 - Lantawood Inc
Theresa Nichols Named Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s "Volunteer of the Month"
Kudos to Marshfield resident Theresa Nichols, who was named January’s “Volunteer of the Month” by the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - January 31, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Teens to be Treated to Intimate "Conversation with…" Singer Songwriter Randi Driscoll, Interviewed by Radio Personality Midori
Teen Girls can meet Randi Driscoll and 94.9 FM DJ Midori live at Young Women’s Leadership Program, which provides Free Training and Development to San Diego’s ‘emerging and undiscovered’ young women. Event date: Saturday, February 2, 2008 9:30 am -11:30am - January 30, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
Canine Wines Announces Inaugural Donations to Animal Rescue Partners Over $1,300 in Direct Funds and $7,500 of Product Donated in Initial Year of Operations
Canine Wines, a boutique winery producing premium California wines and sharing the proceeds with animal rescue organizations, announced today that they have donated over $1,300 in direct funds and $7,500 in wine since the launch of the brand on October 1st of this year. $5 per bottle of wine sold... - January 30, 2008 - Canine Wines
Dawn of the Teen-Age Philanthropist – How One 19 Year-Old University Student is Saving Lives by Creating Educational Computer Games
When 19 year-old Chung-Guk Kim decides he wants to take on a cause, you can bet the results will be anything but small. This is evidenced by the grand debut of his latest project - a new, web-based charitable foundation entitled FreePoverty.com. - January 30, 2008 - FreePoverty.com
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Academic WorldQuest
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced that the 2008 Academic WorldQuest will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Marbles Museum, located at 201 E. Hargett St. in Raleigh. Academic WorldQuest is a global knowledge... - January 30, 2008 - International Affairs Council
A Toast to The Triangle Announces Platinum Circle Sponsor
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced its 2008 Platinum Circle Sponsor for the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The sponsorship, which is the largest, recognized donation of year, has been presented by West Brother’s... - January 30, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Miss Ukraine to Host Chert Poberi Café First Special Night
Miss Ukraine 2007, Lika Roman will be the guest of honor for the opening night of Chert Poberi Special Event Nights(Ch.P.Nights), www.ChertPoberi.com with the support of Beauty in You non-for-profit organization. The opening promises to be a momentous occasion for the Russian speaking community in... - January 29, 2008 - Chert Poberi
Fundrasier Donates New Shoes for Kids in Need
Barefoot Kids Foundation and Gregorio’s Family Restaurant will hold a fundraiser dinner on January 29, 2008 from 5-9PM at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive in the downtown Carlsbad Village Faire to benefit local Kids in Need. Gregorio’s Restaurant will donate a percentage of your dinner bill to the Barefoot Kids Foundation. Enjoy the food and help generate donations for a good cause. - January 29, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $45,000.00 in Haircuts for Community Center Blood Drive in the Fox Cities
Free Haircuts. Donate Blood and receive a free haircut during the month of February. - January 28, 2008 - Sport Clips Haircuts
Come Celebrate and Honor New York's Puerto Rican Women
Edith Padilla, president of the New York Chapter of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Woman, Inc. invites all to the "Luncheon and Installation Ceremony of the 2008 Board of Directors" coming Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 12:30-3pm. Joel Rivera, New York City Council Member Majority Leader... - January 28, 2008 - National Conference of Puerto Rican Woman, Inc.
Christopher Richardson Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Jennifer Terry, president of the Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org) board of advisors, has announced that Chris Richardson, an associate at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, a full-service international law firm, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board... - January 25, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Sikhcess™ Unveils New Website to Assist Volunteers with Worldwide Initiative to ‘Feed the Homeless’ in March 2008
Sikhcess™, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service, community, and equality for mankind, today unveiled its redesigned website (www.sikhcess.com) with significantly enhanced interactive content and event-scheduling... - January 25, 2008 - Sikhcess
Cecy Cowger Glenn, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Charlotte County, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Cecy Cowger Glenn, Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Charlotte County, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Cecy makes her home in Englewood, Florida and is the current Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Charlotte County; an organization... - January 24, 2008 - Princeton Premier
NPSA Announces New Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2008. - January 24, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Wave Foundation Supports SRI’s Operation Whale Shark
Wave Foundation of Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium has awarded $6,200 to Operation Whale Shark, a study conducted by the Shark Research Institute (SRI). The Wave grant, together with funds from the World Wildlife Fund, is helping SRI scientists identify the size, structure, and habits of the... - January 23, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
International Affairs Council Nominated for World Affairs Council of America President’s Award
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) of Raleigh (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization has been nominated for the World Affairs Councils of America’s (WACA) 2008 President’s Award for Council Excellence. To be eligible for this... - January 23, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield Announce New Programs & Events
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield announces several upcoming fun programs and events. The 1,000 member strong club provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment. - January 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Speaking of Women’s Health Hosts Corporate Breakfast & Preview Event
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation and president of Iatria Spa, has announced that the organization will host a Corporate Breakfast & Preview event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club, located at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall. The... - January 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Diana Heggie, Managing Director of Scope, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Diana Heggie, Managing Director of Scope, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Diana makes her home in Victoria, Australia and attended the University of Melbourne where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy. Scope is a nonprofit... - January 19, 2008 - Princeton Premier
5th Annual Glass Slipper Ball Presented by Zonta Three Rivers North Slated for February 9, 2008
Pittsburgh North's biggest fundraising event is celebrating five years of raising money for women in need. The Glass Slipper Ball, scheduled for February 9, 2008, has already raised $210,000 for scholarships. The annual sell-out charity event features two dozen restaurants and wineries that will present signature samplings of fine food and wine. - January 18, 2008 - Zonta Three Rivers North
Tips for Social Activists
The World Social Forum on January 26, 2008 highlights for activists to find better ways to generate ideas and sell them. Author and activist Chester Davis offers suggestions that activist groups can use to generate better ideas and sell them more effectively. - January 17, 2008 - Chester Davis
Bed Donation Helps Burned San Antonio Soldier Sleep Soundly
Craftmatic Adjustable Beds and the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to donate 55 beds in 2008. - January 16, 2008 - Craftmatic
Here Comes the (Doggie) Bride
Proceeds of doggie wedding to benefit Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. - January 16, 2008 - Humane Society of the Treasure Coast