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.
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces Fourth Annual 5k Run
On Saturday June 23, 2007 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fourth annual 5k run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile run/walk meandering through Middletown’s... - March 16, 2007 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
Cross Channel Swimmers Half Way to £10,000 Target
A team of local people training for a gruelling relay swim of the English Channel for children’s charity NCH are half way to their sponsorship target of £10,000. The Team Cedric Channel Swimmers – named after NCH mascot Cedric the Dragon – say that reaching the... - March 16, 2007 - NCH
Iatria Day Spa Managing Partner and Spa Director Joins Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors
Cyndy Elkins Named To Local Advisory Board - March 15, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Two Colorado Bioscience Legislative Initiatives Rank Among BIO’s Best Practices in the Nation
Two Colorado bioscience legislative initiatives are included in the national BIO “State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Industry Development,” report issued late last year for state legislation promoting growth of bioscience clusters in 2005-06. Of the 23 standout initiatives, only two other states, California and Texas, had two projects highlighted. - March 14, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Groundbreaking Slated for New Community Center in Tioga
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in the Tioga section of Philadelphia breaks ground on March 24, 2007 for its new "green" family center. The center, the first "green" building in North Philadelphia, will provide increased space for the ministry's services to the working poor. - March 14, 2007 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
Warriors Al Harrington to "Feed the Children" on March 14th in Oakland
Al Harrington, Golden State Warriors Forward, to Provide Gifts of Free Food to Needy Families. 1,200 Children and Families Will Receive Free Food and Personal Care Items. - March 12, 2007 - Al Harrington
WRAL News Anchor to Foster Community Support for Local Nonprofit Organization
Valonda Calloway Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors - March 12, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Plans Unveiled for Nation’s Largest Gathering Ever of Recently Injured and Disabled Veterans
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense and corporate America, unveils plans to bring together 350 disabled soldiers and their families at Walt Disney World. - March 12, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Sweatfree Communities Urges Gov. Patrick to Help End Sweatshops
In light of this week's revelation of a garment sweatshop in New Bedford, Sweatfree Communities urged Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to take action now to end sweatshop exploitation by joining the Governors Coalition for Sweatfree Procurement and Worker Rights. - March 09, 2007 - Sweatfree Communities
Friends of Doylestown Airport Sponsors Its First Information Session for the Community
Did you know Buckingham Township rezoned land with a public well serving Cold Spring Creamery Road to permit fuel storage and solid waste disposal? Did you know the Doylestown Airport is run as a break-even operation by a governing board that is comprised of all volunteers from the community? To... - March 09, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Rayner Institute for Career Advancement Announces Its Sponsorship of the Development of New Think Tank, The Medical Esthetic Policy Network & Patient Advocacy Group
Sponsoring phase one of development of a non-profit endeavor and to encourage participation, the Rayner Institute has made the initial effort to temporarily host the first Web-based international Medical Esthetic Think Tank. The Medical Esthetic Policy Network & Patient Advocacy Group will... - March 08, 2007 - Rayner Institute For Career Development
Local America Supports You Homefront Group Meets with President Bush at the White House
President Thanks Groups for Their Support of Troops and Families - March 06, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Four Colorado Companies Participate at the 2007 Rocky Mountain Bioscience Venture Capital Meeting on the Mountain in Park City, Utah
Four Colorado-based companies are participating at the 2007 Rocky Mountain Bioscience Venture Capital Meeting on the Mountain, March 2-4, at the Park City (UT) Marriott. Dorsey & Whitney, lead sponsor of the event, hosts venture capitalists and area companies to learn and explore bioscience opportunities in the Rocky Mountain Region. Co-sponsors include UV Partners, vSpring Capital and Wasatch Venture Fund. - March 04, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Thousands of Children to Benefit as NCH Appeal Smashes Half Way Mark
Children’s charity NCH today thanked local people and businesses for their “amazing” generosity as it announced that a fundraising appeal on behalf of local children and teenagers had passed the half way mark ahead of schedule. NCH’s West Midlands Every Child Matters... - March 03, 2007 - NCH
NAPE® Oil & Gas Luncheon Raises $250,000 for Wounded Troops
15th Annual NAPE Oil & Gas Expo hosts luncheon and auctions to raise money for wounded Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans - March 01, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Oscar Night(R) in Atlanta Raises $318,000 for Low-Income Familes
Atlanta Residents Prove ‘Ready for Their Close-Ups’ at Atlanta’s Only Official Academy-Sanctioned Oscar Night® Party. - March 01, 2007 - The Center for Family Resources
SmartVolunteer Launches First Online Marketplace for "Skills-Based Volunteer Projects"
Over 100 Non-Profits Sign Up for Volunteers - March 01, 2007 - SmartVolunteer
Oprah Winfrey Fan Starts Blog for Oprah's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa
Longtime Oprah Winfrey fan, Robin Smith, has started a Blog dedicated to the new Oprah's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa also known as: “Oprah’s School”. Oprah’s School Blog is a not-for-profit initiative to publicize and promote Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa and is going to be the premier place for news about Oprah’s School. - February 28, 2007 - Oprah's School Blog
Preserving California’s History
The West Side Lumber Company operated in Tuolumne, California for over 60 years. It was the last narrow gauge logging operation in the West. The history of this railroad will soon be lost if something is not done to protect it. The structures once used as the car shops will soon be destroyed and... - February 23, 2007 - West Side Narrow Gauge Preservation
Senior Vice President of Paragon Commercial Bank Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Jennifer D. Terry, senior vice president of Paragon Commercial Bank, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board member, Terry will assist in developing awareness of the... - February 20, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
UPEACE-US Launches Alumni Coordination Team
The U.S. Association for the University for Peace (UPEACE-US) announces the launch of the University for Peace Alumni Coordination Team (UPACT). UPACT will coordinate the global alumni outreach campaign and engage in fundraising and advocacy activities in support of the United Nations mandated University for Peace (UPEACE). - February 16, 2007 - UPEACE-US
Volunteer Connections Launches New Website Linking Volunteers and Nonprofits, Making it Easier for Winston-Salem Area Residents to Find Ways to Serve
Earlier this month, Volunteer Connections of Greater Winston-Salem officially launched a new Internet website with a volunteer matching database designed to connect volunteers and nonprofit organizations. Now volunteers can easily find opportunities to get involved in their community by visiting... - February 16, 2007 - Volunteer Connections of Greater Winston-Salem
Twenty-Four Colorado Companies Exhibited at the West Coast's Largest Design and Manufacturing Show, MD&M West
Twenty-four Colorado-based companies exhibited at the 23rd annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show in Anaheim, CA, February 13-15. Colorado has a strong medical device manufacturing sector and was well represented at the MD&M trade show and conference. Several of Colorado’s regional economic development agencies were also in Anaheim assisting exhibiting companies and promoting the State of Colorado as a great place for doing business. - February 16, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Leadership Means New Opportunities for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Ray Clifford appointed executive director of the non-profit, nonpartisan organization assisting severely wounded service members from the War on Terror - February 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
IPA Charities Contribute to Lake County Partners
IPA Charities is named a Silver donor. - February 10, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Contribute to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
IPA Charities supports the Risa K. Lambert Luncheon. - February 10, 2007 - IPA
Safe Surrender Site Program Gets a New Online Face, Seeks Volunteers
Leading the fight against infant abandonment, a new non-profit website introduces a searchable national database for infant / newborn Safe Surrender Sites, and seeks others who want to help. - February 07, 2007 - Tekbrokers VENTURES, LLC
Wendy Coulter Named to the Carying Place Board
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has been named to the Carying Place Board. The Carying Place is a Cary-based nonprofit agency serving homeless families. As a member of the board, Coulter will help to carry out the Board’s mission... - February 07, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Friends of Doylestown Airport Announces Growing Support for Its Citizens' Watch Initiative
In response to the flood of attention and positive response generated both in the community through its web site and the local activity on its Web site, http://www.friendsda.org, Friends of Doylestown Airport (FODA) is taking on a commitment to the community to give regular, condensed updates about its progress. - February 06, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Eric Montross Named Honorary Chair of the Me Fine Foundation Board of Advisors
Lisa Valentino, director of development for the Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Eric Montross has joined the organization’s Board of Advisors as Honorary Chair. A former NBA and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill basketball player, Montross founded the Eric Montross... - February 02, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Nationwide Virtual March / Fundraiser Results from New Band Movie
New Band Movie / Documentary, "From the 50 Yard Line" currently in post production, is making 'band nerds' cool one movie goer at a time. Production company launches nationwide Instrumental Music Awareness and Fundraising Virtual March on the Internet after learning of the distressed music education situation across the country. Bands from across the country are signing up and organizing to raise funds for schools and those particpating bands are also listed in the film's credits. - February 01, 2007 - Blake House Media, Inc.
Nonprofit Center at La Salle University Launches New Website for Delaware Valley Nonprofits
Resources for nonprofit organizations in the Delaware Valley just got easier to find with the launching of the new website for The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University at www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org/ Designed for ease of use by nonprofit executive directors and other staff, board members,... - January 31, 2007 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
T&K Attorney to Serve on Executive Committee of U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development
The international law firm of Thompson & Knight is pleased to announce that James C. Morriss III has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development (US BCSD), a non-profit association of businesses whose purpose is to deliver highly... - January 30, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Doylestown Area Citizens Announce Formation of Friends of Doylestown Airport
Friends of Doylestown Airport (FODA) is a grassroots initiative to clarify the issues, dispel the myths and underscore the positive aspects of the plans to improve the Doylestown Airport vicinity and protect open space. In 2001, Buckingham Township and the Bucks County Airport Authority entered... - January 29, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Canadian and German Guests Visit International School of Arizona
The International School of Arizona (ISA) is hosting guests from Canada and Germany this week, giving students the opportunity to learn about other cultures first hand. - January 26, 2007 - International School of Arizona
International Profit Associates Charitable Giving Surpasses $1,000,000 Mark
Buffalo Grove, Illinois (January 25, 2007)- International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) and its foundation, IPA Charities, has donated more than $1,000,000, since its inception, to many local and national charities in the quest to improve communities and the world. Approximately $600,000 of that was... - January 26, 2007 - IPA
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania Staff and Service Recipients to Speak at Monroeville Transportation Hearing
At least 15 speakers, who are employed by or receive human services from Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, will testify at a hearing scheduled to examine the proposed cuts to regional transportation services. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, between 4 and 8 p.m., at the Monroeville Radisson, located at 101 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville. - January 20, 2007 - Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
New Greeting Card Line Benefits Children in Crisis
100% of profits go to charity. - January 19, 2007 - Art with Heart
United Planet to Participate in Bloomingdales's Multi-Charity Event
United Planet will participating in Bloomingdale's multi-charity event, "The Shopping Benefit", on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at Bloomingdale's Chestnut Hill Fashion & Home/Men's stores. The event will be held from 10am-10pm with over 35 local charities participating. "The... - January 17, 2007 - United Planet
JobCentral to Sponsor Leading Industry Blogger
Job Site agrees to 2-year, six-figure sponsorship of Cheezhead.com - January 17, 2007 - DirectEmployers
“Donate Me Something” – a New Approach to Fundraising
A unique concept with a goal of raising $1,014,650 for education by receiving donations from the Internet users. An MBA prospect began a fundraising campaign aimed at collecting enough money to pay off his outstanding debts and at making a million dollars to cover his impending MBA tuition... - January 15, 2007 - Donate Me Something
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Introduces Charitable Endowment Fund
The Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund, a tax-qualified public charity that allows individuals and businesses to simplify the power of giving, is now available through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. according to Don Gillis, Financial Advisor and Investment Advisor Representative of the... - January 11, 2007 - Don Gillis, of Raymond James
New Gallup Poll Finds 46% of Americans 'Just Somewhat Satisfied' with Life: What Makes You Feel Like This?
If you're not satisfied with your life, you're not alone: A January 2007 Gallup poll finds that 46% of Americans are either "just somewhat satisfied" or actively dissatisfied with the way things are going in their personal lives. What makes you feel like this? Inward Quest, an Indianapolis non-profit organization, addresses this question in their personal growth seminars to be held on January 23 and 24, 2007. - January 10, 2007 - Inward Quest, a National Heritage Foundation
Changing the World One T-Shirt at a Time
What do you get when you cross a 13 year old girl with a desire to change the world? You get philanthroteens, a GoodStorm eStore at www.goodstorm.com/stores/philanthroteen . Philanthroteens is an idea originated by 13 year-old Landry Low, a Paradise Valley, Arizona middle school student with a... - January 09, 2007 - Hearts of Stone
Arizona Media Discovers Treasures from Asia at New Retailer, Imports of Bali
Strong media coverage of Imports of Bali store has attracted hundreds of shoppers to this specialty retailer offering home furnishings and jewelry at wholesale prices. This, in turn, has directly helped improve the lives of the poor in developing countries. Imports of Bali... - January 05, 2007 - Kearny Alliance
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Urges Gov. Romney to Sign AED Bill
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association called on Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to sign into law a bill requiring automatic external defibrillators in all health clubs. The Association's board chair, Richard Brown, was saved by an AED at a health club and believes more lives can be saved if AEDs are more widely available. - December 30, 2006 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
$100,000 Raised for HeartShare's Children's Programs
Trees and ornaments and bears, oh my! For the 18th year, HeartShare Human Services of New York hosted its annual Tree Festival to raise funds for children in its foster care and adoption programs and those with developmental disabilities, including the soon-to-open school-age program for children... - December 29, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Selects Mitretek Systems as Preferred Technology Provider for Product Recall Management
Eastern Texas to benefit from use of Risk and Safety Management Alert System (RASMAS) - December 22, 2006 - Noblis
Lights on the Neuse Donates Proceeds to Me Fine Foundation
Local Winter Wonderland Aids Foundation for the Holidays - December 20, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Philadelphia Executive Service Corps Joins Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Consulting Services to Delaware Valley Nonprofits Expand as ESCDV Moves to the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University - December 15, 2006 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University