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.
New Roofs Given to Three Jacksonville Teachers
Reliant replaced roofs for free in Fifth Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. - December 10, 2021 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Francis Santa Takes Action to End Hunger in Israel
The Boca Raton Business Owner, Francis Santa, Gives Back to Those in Need. - December 09, 2021 - Francis Santa
Beyond Spots & Dots Delivers Hope to Less Fortunate Children Through Toys for Tots Program
Agency contributes to Toys for Tots for eighth consecutive year by collecting toys for the holiday season. - December 09, 2021 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Achieves Nearly 95% Vaccination Rate
St. Louis’ largest senior living communities has one of the highest vaccination rates in the state. - December 09, 2021 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Journey of My Mother’s Son Podcast Host Releases Second Book
Author and podcast host, Dan Clouser has re-released his book, The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of a Coach with ten additional chapters. - December 08, 2021 - The Journey of My Mother's Son
Homeinc Creates the Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive
Homeinc, a real estate company in Florida, has just kicked off the first annual Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive in loving memory of their friend and co-worker, Stefano Barbosa. Stefano loved all things Christmas and was an avid biker and Lego fanatic. Homeinc is requesting donations of new bikes, bike helmets and Legos. All donations will be party of Santa's Workshop for foster children in Broward County. - December 08, 2021 - Homeinc
RIHI’s Annual Marine Toys for Tots Collection is Back This Year
Rhode Island Home Improvement is excited to announce their holiday Marine Toys for Tots toy collection is back this year. The annual collection event at RIHI’s Showroom began December 2nd and will run through December 18th. RIHI’s goal as a drop off location is to collect new unwrapped... - December 08, 2021 - Rhode Island Home Improvement
IDI Consulting Gives Back to the Community in Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Local IT consulting company collects toys for less fortunate children. - December 08, 2021 - IDI Consulting
TRHT Selma Completes Dallas County Area Study
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) in partnership with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation (SCNTR) has sponsored and completed a year and half long research study involving 500 respondents from Dallas County and the surrounding Black Belt counties as part of its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation initiative (TRHT Selma) begun in 2017. - December 08, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Meals On Wheels for Kids’ Holidays On Wheels Needs Volunteers to Help Deliver Food and Gifts on December 13
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, is in need of volunteers to help fulfill its annual Meals On Wheels for Kids’ (MOW4Kids) Holidays On Wheels program on December 13. - December 08, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
WriteTouch Consulting & Kimokeo Foundation Announce a 15-Grant Project Partnership to Create a Cultural Out-of-School Program for Fluent Hawaiian Speaking Youth
WriteTouch Consulting and Kimokeo Foundation partner on a 15-Grant project to create an out-of-school program. - December 06, 2021 - WriteTouch Consulting
Jc Foundation Trust Launches a New Community Platform, JCFT HUB
JC foundation trust (JCFT) announces the launch of its online community platform called "JCFT HUB" to help people find support and advice on social issues. - December 05, 2021 - JC Foundation Trust
Grass-Roots Belmont Activist Group Acquires Non-Profit Status
CFRB, Inc. incorporated as a 501(c)(4) non-profit reinforces mission to make a positive impact on Belmont’s future by holding Belmont’s elected and appointed officials responsible for transparent, accountable and financially responsible governance. - December 05, 2021 - Citizens for a Fiscally Responsible Belmont, Inc.
Middletown, Ohio Businessman & Entrepreneur Matt King Makes History with Substantial Crypto Contribution to Community Center
On this Giving Tuesday, history has been made in Middletown Ohio. This is one of the first times in the United States that an endowment fund has been jump started by cryptocurrency. Local businessman and entrepreneur Matt King, who is the Director of Marketing and Business Automation at Hightowers... - December 04, 2021 - Stephen L. Hightower
Tennessee to Celebrate International Human Rights Day for 2021
Tennesseans gather each year in December to celebrate International Human Rights Day. - December 04, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Episcopal Community Services Names Julia Nemon Montijo COO
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) has named Julia Nemon Montijo as the new Chief Operating Officer. In her role as COO, Nemon Montijo will be responsible for ECS’s operations, including its Head Start and Housing & Clinical Services programs IT, Accounting, Facilities, and Nutrition Services. ECS serves more than 7,000 people in San Diego County, providing social services focusing on early childhood development, homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. - December 03, 2021 - Episcopal Community Services
Six New Board Members Join The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks
The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks – the official philanthropic partner for Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve – welcomes six new members to its board of directors. These new board members hail from a variety of... - December 03, 2021 - The Alliance for Florida's National Parks
Millions of People Come Together to Celebrate Generosity, Share Kindness & Drive Record-Breaking Giving on GivingTuesday 2021
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, reports record-breaking giving by millions of people worldwide during the annual GivingTuesday celebration on November 30, 2021. In a single day, people in the United States gave $2.7 billion. - December 02, 2021 - GivingTuesday
"A Still Small Voice" Book to be Published and Podcast Launched with Timeless Sermons and Life Lessons from Legendary Pastor and Broadcaster
“A Still Small Voice: A memoir of life lessons, collection of sermons and commentaries,” is a collection of curated sermons by Faush, along with commentaries and reflections from other thought leaders who knew him and continue to change lives. The work is also a tribute to the elder Faush that follows the documentary film ON AIR produced by his son, Rev. Dr. Erskine “Chuck” Faush, Jr. “I am sharing what some might call history, and what others might call holy,” said Faush, Jr. - December 02, 2021 - The FSE Company
Feed a Billion and Fulton County Partners Provide Meals for 1,000 Families During Holidays
Leading up to Thanksgiving 2021 Feed A Billion, Fulton County, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, MaYapinion LLC Consulting, Southwest Food Service Excellence, LLC and countless individuals came together to package and distribute more than 1,000 meal bags to families in need. The event, led by Feed A Billion, was an opportunity to assist Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools in keeping their students healthy and nourished during the holiday week. - December 02, 2021 - Feed A Billion
Nicky Dare, Founder of iDARE®, Inc., Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement; Pledges to #GivingToSaveLives and #iDARE1MSmiles Global Awareness
iDARE®, Inc. 501(c)(3) nonprofit with its grassroots mission to save lives, joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement; Pledges to #GivingToSaveLives and #iDARE1MSmiles Global Awareness to Stay Prepared. #GivingTuesdayEveryTuesday - December 02, 2021 - iDARE® Inc
La Roca FC Partners with Summit Journeys
La Roca Futbol Club joins forces with Summit Journeys to help kids build confidence while experiencing new adventures. - December 01, 2021 - La Roca Futbol Club
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Local Educators
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount of grants and student scholarships awarded since 2015 to over $550,000. The non-profit foundation awards educator grants, annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000 throughout... - December 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Join Clean Ocean Access for Its Upcoming Land to Sea Speaker Series to Discuss "Eating with the Ecosystem"
Clean Ocean Access, a nonprofit organization with the vision of a clean, healthy ocean that is accessible to all, hosts another Land to Sea Speaker Series with Kate Masury on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to share the story of a place-based approach to sustaining New England's wild seafood. - December 01, 2021 - Clean Ocean Access
Real Estate Boss Team to Hold Free Milk & Cookies with Santa Event in Manalapan, NJ
The Real Estate Boss and his Team from Coldwell Banker Realty are sponsoring a free event to the public. Milk & Cookies with Santa will be an interactive event, they will serve milk and cookies. You can take pictures with Santa, please remember to bring your cell phones and cameras. - December 01, 2021 - Real Estate Boss Team of Coldwell Banker Realty
14th Annual Night of Light Tree-Lighting Ceremony Honors Organ, Tissue, Eye Donors Who Gave Gift of Life
Ceremony hosted by Indiana Donor Network begins at 4:30 PM, Wednesday (Dec. 1) at the corner of Locust Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., across the street from the Ford Center in downtown Evansville. - December 01, 2021 - Indiana Donor Network
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Providing Hope to Disadvantaged Children
Through their monthly giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing plans to donate a portion of their December profits to Toys for Tots Bridgeton, MO. - December 01, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to Hold First Annual Diaper Blowout Drive-Thru
Nonprofit to offer free diapers to help families in need during the holiday season. - December 01, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Innovation and Value Initiative Research Identifies Concrete Steps to Increase Patient Representativeness in Healthcare Research
IVI Presents Research Poster and Participates in Two Panels at ISPOR Europe 2021. - November 30, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Partners with The Giving Block to Accept Cryptocurrency on #CryptoGivingTuesday and Beyond
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS looks to increase donations and attract younger, and tax savvy Cryptocurrency users to fight the battle against AIDS and extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. - November 30, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run Returns to In-Person Racing This December
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run – the festive holiday-themed running race – will return to in-person racing this year, with the goal of raising $60,000 to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Now more than 15 years old, Denver’s annual Jingle Bell Run... - November 29, 2021 - Arthritis Foundation Colorado
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Joins the GivingTuesday Movement
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS joins the GivingTuesday movement, a global day of giving to ignite hope worldwide. - November 26, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The Scientology Information Center Announces Community Events to "Sleigh" Holiday Blues
On Saturday, December 11th, and Sunday, December 19th, the Scientology Information Center will host special holiday gatherings and events to usher in the holiday season. - November 26, 2021 - Church of Scientology
Bradley Angle, a Multi-Faceted Domestic Violence Agency, Announced That It is Now Able to Accept Cryptocurrency Donations
Bradley Angle opened its domestic violence shelter in 1975, becoming one of just a handful in the country and the first on the West Coast. While 75% of Bradley Angle’s budget comes from government funding, it needs to raise the rest from private foundations, businesses, and individuals. Now,... - November 26, 2021 - Bradley Angle
Longbridge Financial Partners with Feeding America for Thanksgiving Promotion
Longbridge Financial, a national reverse mortgage lender and servicer, has partnered with US hunger relief organization, Feeding America in support of the 38 million Americans, including 12 million children, struggling with hunger. Longbridge will make a $25 donation for every retail loan... - November 24, 2021 - Longbridge Financial
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Raises More Than $120,000
St. Louis' largest senior living communities surpasses 24-hour fundraising goal. - November 24, 2021 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Pangea Properties Gifts Thanksgiving Meal Baskets to Its Residents in Need
Pangea Properties, through its 501(c)(3) arm Pangea Cares, undertook the assembly and distribution of the baskets in Chicago and Indianapolis for the fourth straight year. - November 23, 2021 - Pangea Properties
ArmeniaFund Will Host 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon in Support of Urgent Humanitarian Aid & Recovery of Communities in Armenia and Artsakh
ArmeniaFund, a 501C3 Charitable Organization, will host its 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon 2021 on November 25 from 4pm-8pm PST in support of the ongoing recovery efforts comprising of emergency humanitarian aid; housing construction; medical relief; vital infrastructure repairs, including road repairs; cultural-recovery programs; including counseling, schooling, education and children's enrichment services for close to 100,000 persons displaced by last year's 44-day War. - November 22, 2021 - ArmeniaFund
Wylie Ventures President, ValueAct Partner Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Forrest E. Wylie, president of Wylie Ventures LLC, and Briana Zelaya, partner at ValueAct Capital, as the newest members of its national board of directors. - November 22, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
LPA Statement Regarding Voxzogo™
Little People of America (LPA), the world’s oldest and largest support organization for people with dwarfism and their families, has been tracking biotechnical developments for the treatment of individuals with Achondroplasia. LPA President, Mark Povinelli, says, "With the FDA approval... - November 21, 2021 - Little People of America Inc.
GivingTuesday 2021 Preview Brings Together Leaders & Experts
Taking place just one week before the highly anticipated #GivingTuesday 2021, a special virtual preview - held via Zoom - will offer partners, media and friends the chance to learn first-hand about emerging trends taking place around this global day that celebrates giving in all its forms. - November 20, 2021 - Global Extrovert
2021 Toys for Tots Collection Under Way in Flemington
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington is teaming up with the US Marine Corps Reserve to support their annual Toys for Tots drive as a drop-off site. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Farmers of Flemington building located at 23 Royal Road in Flemington between 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F. - November 20, 2021 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Network to End Hunger Seeks Donations This #GivingTuesday to Provide Holiday Meals Delivered to Home Bound and Transportation-Disadvantaged Families with Kids
Network to End Hunger’s Meals On Wheels for Kids program ensures every Tampa Bay family has a nutritious and joyous holiday season. - November 20, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Elwyn Earns Highest Cleaning Industry Standard Award
Elwyn, the internationally-recognized nonprofit human service organization announced Elwyn Industries has achieved the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and the CIMS-Green Building (GB) Certification with honors. ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning... - November 19, 2021 - Elwyn
Operation E.L.F. Has Begun Delivering Magic Once Again
Operation E.L.F. was founded in 2000 and is a 501c3 tax-deductible charity. The elves are already gearing up for this holiday season. In their 21 years of working, the organization has fulfilled over 30,000 holiday wishes for children from Roxbury, Mass. to Brattleboro, Vermont. - November 18, 2021 - Operation E.L.F.
Soldiers’ Angels Home of the Brave Corporate Sponsors Shared Their Gratitude Throughout Veterans Day Week 2021
Employees from seven sponsoring corporations volunteered to honor veterans at Veterans Affairs Medical Center facilities across the country through Home of the Brave. - November 18, 2021 - Soldiers' Angels
Be Strong International to Host Their Annual Winter Charity Gala in Support of Miami’s Individuals, Families and Communities
The event will highlight the true reason for the season at the spectacular waterfront, The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, FL. - November 18, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Navajo Power Nears Completion on $10 Million Fundraising Round
$3 million investment by W.K. Kellogg Foundation the cornerstone of a landmark deal that furthers Navajo Power's mission of lifting up Tribal communities through the development of clean energy projects on Tribal land. - November 17, 2021 - Navajo Power
Half a Million Nails: Habitat for Humanity Team Build Celebrates Milestone Roof Install in Stanton, California
Antis Roofing and partner Eagle Roofing Products drove their 500,000th nail into donated roofing last month, establishing their long-term commitment to Habitat for Humanity in Southern California. - November 17, 2021 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
Mi Casa Resource Center® and Wells Fargo Work Together to Help Entrepreneurs
Mi Casa Resource Center expands its Business Pathways program to provide technical assistance to Colorado’s most underserved entrepreneurs with Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund. - November 16, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center