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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Taylor Hicks Fans Hold Drive for Burn Victims

Taylor Hicks fans hold drive for the Kacy Hardenbrook Fund. - February 09, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout

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

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