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.
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
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
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
23rd Annual A Toast to the Triangle Announces Ticket Sales
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ online ticket sales. Tickets are $100 per person and are available on the organization’s event Web site,... - January 14, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Craftmatic Adjustable Beds Joins Forces with the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to Give 55 Beds to Wounded Troops
Craftmatic to donate one adjustable bed a week to injured warriors through the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Family Support Network. - January 13, 2008 - Craftmatic
Sikhcess™ Announces Launch of Sikh Community’s Global ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign in March 2008
Sikhcess™ to launch worldwide ’Feed the Homeless Campaign’ on March 1, 2008 with volunteers in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. - January 13, 2008 - Sikhcess
Creativity Unleashed - a "Build a Purse Kit" for Girls of All Ages by dekoposh
dekoposh is pleased to announce the introduction of its Posh Mini Purse™ “Build a Purse Kit”- the first and only of its type hands-on activity for girls of all ages. The Build a Purse Kit consists of a food grade metal tin approximately 6”x4”, high-end decorative felt,... - January 11, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Receives 2008 Maggy Award
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the foundation has received a Maggy Award for Best Charity from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the community an opportunity to vote for the “Best Of”... - January 11, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
A Toast to the Triangle Announces Call for Volunteers
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced a call for volunteers for the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™. Volunteer positions range from guest entry, set-up staff, restaurant coordinators, judging runners, to auction staff. - January 10, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
New Non-Profit Des Moines Company Offers Hope to Students in Tutoring, Counseling, Child Obesity and Summer Camps
Student Service company offers after school tutoring, counseling, child and teen obesity services and much more. - January 10, 2008 - The Orange Planet
Need Help Getting Beyond the Holidays?
South Shore Elder Services announces new “Holiday Tips Program.” - January 10, 2008 - South Shore Elder Services
Comedy Night at Venus II to Raise Funds for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield
Laugh out loud and raise funds for a great cause - the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield - at Comedy Night at the Venus II, 277 Ocean Street in Brant Rock. - January 10, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Donation Helps Wounded Los Angeles Area Veteran Sleep Through the Night
Craftmatic Adjustable Beds and Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes announce name of first of 55 wounded troops to receive free beds in 2008 - January 09, 2008 - Craftmatic
CTC International Directly Responds to Violence in Kenya; Resources Are Needed to Continue Progress
CTC Volunteers Currently on the Ground in Maai Mahiu Distributing Food and Aid to Refugees Displaced by the Violence. - January 06, 2008 - CTC International
New Children's Picture Book, Creation's Praise, Provides Inspirational Thirty-One Day Devotional for Children
Creation's Praise, a bright and colorful thirty-one day devotional for young children. Written in poetical form and filled with animals and all creation praising and thanking God. Also included are daily opportunities for adults and children to spend time together praising and thanking God for His tender love and care. Designed, so adults can lovingly introduce their little ones to the great universal symphony of praise to God. - January 05, 2008 - Praise Expressions, Inc.
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
"Helping victims of stalking become survivors, and educating the public with our "End This Silent Fear" campaign." - January 04, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
Sikhcess™ Announces International Expansion of Sikh Community’s Efforts to Feed the Homeless
Sikhcess™ continues its community service expansion, taking off in four continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. - January 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
International Affairs Council Announces North Carolina’s 2008 American Marshall Memorial Fellows
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the North Carolina winners of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) for 2008 by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The 2008 American Marshall Memorial Fellows will each spend 23... - January 03, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Website for Women Fighters Delivers on Mission - Wfighter.com Sponsors Established Female Fighter, First-of-Its-Kind Charity Event
Newly established website for women fighters and fight fans announced it will sponsor veteran Muay Thai fighter in upcoming rematch and support charity Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA promotion in Washington. - December 29, 2007 - Wfighter.com
Riverside Humane Society (CA) Reaches Milestone in 110-Year History with 1000th Pet Adoption for 2007
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center on Dec. 19 set an all-time record in adoptions for one year with its 1000th adoption for 2007, smashing the previous record of 640 set in 2006. - December 24, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Publishing Firm Changing Name Effective Jan. 1
Feeding Pets of the Homeless - December 24, 2007 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Online Volunteer Shows Quality Video Production Doable via the Internet
It was 2004 when Detroit-based Kibben Miller came across an Internet-based volunteer opportunity that he saw as a perfect fit for both his lifestyle and skill set as a video editor. Although Miller was initially somewhat skeptical of whether or not the Internet could be used as an effective... - December 21, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Old Colony Elderly Services "Elves" Helped to Ensure a Happy Holiday for Those in Need
In an effort geared to ensuring a happy holiday for seniors and children in the area, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Home Instead Senior Care of Whitman and the Marshfield Ladies Club collaborated on a Holiday Gift Project which spread much joy and good cheer. - December 21, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Kids Spread Holiday Cheer with Homemade Cards for Seniors
The Marshfield Boys and Girls Club children have been as busy as Santa’s elves, constructing 100 holiday cards for the area’s seniors. - December 21, 2007 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
The Biggest Potluck in the Nation
Union Station Foundation’s Annual Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park Brings 3,500 meals and holiday cheer to Pasadena's homeless community members. - December 21, 2007 - Union Station Foundation
SmartVolunteer is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Mary Roben as Executive Director of SmartVolunteer
SmartVolunteer is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Roben as Executive Director of SmartVolunteer. Ms. Roben comes to SmartVolunteer with over 13 years of management, leadership and strategic analysis experience with HBO and holds an MBA in Business Management from Long Island University. - December 21, 2007 - SmartVolunteer
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $7.5 Million in Grants to Improve Region’s Quality of Life
The board of trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recently approved $7.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the seven-county region and beyond. The board approved the grants at its quarterly meeting in December. The... - December 21, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
DirectBuy Employee Clowns for Kids
DirectBuy of Springfield Receiving Manager Gets Silly for a Serious Cause. - December 20, 2007 - DirectBuy
Tsunami-Affected Communities Set Course for Long-Term Development
World Vision enters final stages of multi-country response; agency to continue development work in affected communities. More than 11,000 homes constructed at three-year mark - December 20, 2007 - World Vision US
Get Organized Month(SM) 2008 Promises to be Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its fourth annual Get Organized Month(SM) in January 2008. Get Organized Month(SM) is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional... - December 19, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest For Business Event
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. WorldQuest for Business is a global knowledge competition and... - December 19, 2007 - International Affairs Council
David Parikh Named Melvin Jones Fellow
Stanton Lion David Parikh has received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. - December 18, 2007 - Stanton Lions Club
A Toast to the Triangle Releases Podcast with Guest Kristi Yamaguchi
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast featuring commentary from Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist and honorary chair for the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™. In the podcast, Yamaguchi provides event... - December 18, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
Shefali Sunderlal Shandel, President of Cry America Inc., Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Shefali Sunderlal Shandel, President of Cry America Inc., has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Shefali makes her home in Brookline Massachusetts and earned her Masters Degree from the University of India. Cry America is a registered non-profit organization in... - December 18, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Foundation Provides New Shoes for Needy Children
Barefoot Kids Foundation and Payless ShoeSource Inc. have teamed-up to provide $25. Footwear Shopping Cards for America's Kids in Need. - December 15, 2007 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Jackson Hole Creative Media Agency Has Fun with Holiday Message While Helping Families in Need
Circumerro, a creative media agency based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, creates SaveTheElves.org, spoofing on Jackson’s National Elk Refuge, spreading holiday cheer, and raising funds for Children’s Learning Center’s “Adopt-A-Family” program this holiday season. - December 14, 2007 - Circumerro
Portable Storage Helps Bring Holiday Cheer
The National Portable Storage Association applauds its membership for donating portable storage containers to worthy causes during the holiday season and beyond. - December 13, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Boston Pops Holiday Concert Auction to Benefit New England String Ensemble
NESE Music Director Federico Cortese Conducts Boston Pops Holiday Concerts. - December 13, 2007 - New England String Ensemble
Mellon Award Honors International Efforts to Improve Reading Technology for People with Print Disabilities
The Swedish Library of Talking Books and Braille (TPB) is among the winners of the second annual Mellon Awards for Technology Collaboration (MATC). In the spirit of the award, TPB shares the spotlight with the DAISY Consortium, a global network of organizations working to make books and other printed material accessible to people with print disabilities. - December 13, 2007 - The DAISY Consortium
Cascade Community Credit Union's Annual ‘Rudolph Run Toy Drive' Wraps-Up on December 15
Cascade Community Credit Union, a local co-op credit union committed to exclusively serving residents of Douglas County, concludes the annual Rudolph Run Toy Drive this Saturday, December 15th with a live radio broadcast held at the credit union’s West Harvard branch (1123 W. Harvard). Over... - December 12, 2007 - Cascade Community Credit Union
“Social Venture” Impact Makers Celebrates First-Year Anniversary by Proving Its Unique Model
The nation’s first consulting firm designed to give all its profits away to support charitable community programs celebrated its first anniversary by becoming the largest corporate donor to its first nonprofit charitable partner, Safe Harbor. The competitive social venture grossed more than $500,000 providing consulting services in information technology, healthcare, and project management to clients across the US. - December 12, 2007 - Impact Makers
Avoid Snail Mail: Send Christmas e-Cards to Help Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association has launched their Christmas e-card service, and is asking individuals and companies to use the cards to help give underprivileged children what for most will be their first ever holiday break away from home. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Jill Mastrangelo 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 Jill Mastrangelo, an account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has been named to the organization’s board of the advisors. As a... - December 11, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Chrysallis - Close to Disability Will Participate in the Kick-Off Meeting of the "European Dimension in Parent Education" European Project
Chrysallis - Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of the “European Dimension in Parent Education” European project that will take place on 11-14 December 2007 in Riga, Latvia. The “European Dimension in Parent Education” project is funded by the Life... - December 09, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
A New Mom Finds a Creative Way to Give to Charity This Season
The New Mom's Best Babysitting & Parenting eBook was created to provide moms with helpful tips and raise money for charity. Available on lulu.com, the 71-page downloadable book is full of tips, forms, advice and quotes to help mothers transition into parenthood. A portion of the proceeds will go to The International Rescue Committee, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Drive Kids to be Fit. - December 07, 2007 - Lia Prewitt