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.

Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes

For the start of Bullying Prevention Month, four advocates from New Jersey tell their story in new PSAs for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 28, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

PAWS NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care Receive Three-Year $400,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together

PetSmart Charities has awarded a three-year, $400,000 grant to three New York City-based organizations as part of their Preserving Families Initiative. The grant will support a new partnership between Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care. The funding promises to... - September 28, 2021 - PAWS NY

CJ Van Green Selected for SVPSA Fellowship

NAMI San Antonio staff member selected for prestigious fellowship with Social Venture Partners San Antonio. - September 27, 2021 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Antonio

The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Enhance®Fitness, a Program that Treats Arthritis Through Fun, Laughter and Friendship

Program proven to reduce arthritis symptoms and increase physical function in a social atmosphere. - September 27, 2021 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The AngelWing Project Presents Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind, an Exhilarating New Play That Transports Audiences to Memphis's Beale Street Set in 1956

Set against the backdrop of the renown and popular downtown Beale Street; Clay Carter and Turner Davis are first cousins. Born in the lower Mississippi Delta, as teens they hopped a train aiming to leave the deceptive, one-sided sharecropping system in search of a better life. - September 23, 2021 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.

Troy Aikman Brings Final Smile to Dying Young Fan

25-year-old Mark Melchiore from Philadelphia, PA shared a final smile with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX Sports lead NFL game analyst, Troy Aikman, a man Mark had long admired. After Mark had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma and given a life expectancy of just one month, Mark's... - September 23, 2021 - Dream Foundation

The 39th Annual Drive for Life Gala Raises Over $800,000 for Charity

The 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala surpassed its initial goal of raising $750,000 by bringing in over $800,000 for charity. The event, which took place on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, featured special guest speaker and NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace. The night’s big winner, Beth Kalleward, won the charity raffle, opting to walk away with $30,000 in cash over the 2021 Honda Accord option. - September 23, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group

Michael Todd Beauty Creates Pretty N’ Pink Bundle in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The skincare experts create Pretty N’ Pink tool bundle to raise awareness for breast cancer. - September 22, 2021 - Michael Todd Beauty

Supportive Housing Development in District 9 Inaugurated as The Etta James

On September 22, 2021 Homeless Health Care Los Angeles (HHCLA), RMG Housing, and SDS Capital Group (SDS) will hold a press conference alongside LA City Councilmember Curren Price to commemorate the first permanent supportive housing development project in District 9 that launched their innovative partnership. - September 22, 2021 - Homeless Health Care Los Angeles

Chicagoland Locals Look to Bring Awareness to the Global Poverty Level

The Pass My Plate campaign, benefitting the American Foundation for Children with AIDS, looks to raise awareness of the global poverty line by asking participants to live on $1.90 for a week in November. - September 22, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS

Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Ready Readers, Helps Preschool Students in Low-Income Communities

Saint Louis Closet Co. is donating $3,715.93 to Ready Readers, through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. The money from this donation will enable the organization to purchase and distribute more resources to children in need. Some of these materials include books, supplies for... - September 22, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.

Patrick Henry College is Awarded Candidacy for Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS)

The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS-COC) has granted Candidacy status to Patrick Henry College. As an institutional, regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, SACS-COC accredits nearly 800 institutions primarily in the... - September 21, 2021 - Patrick Henry College

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Resident Participates in Honor Flight

World War II veteran Richard Crespi recently honored in Washington, D.C. - September 19, 2021 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

AHHC of NC Partners with National Minority Health Association to Mobilize Home Care, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care Staff in Fight Against COVID-19

The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC of NC) is pleased to announce that they have partnered with the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) to help launch the new Flex for Checks program as part of the ongoing fight against COVID-19. The Flex for Checks... - September 17, 2021 - Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina

Relationship Experts to Share Insight During Marriage Makeover Affair

Several of South Florida’s premier relationship experts will graciously provide their professional insight and experience to an audience of couples and singles alike at Be Strong International’s Annual (BSI) Marriage Makeover Affair, occurring Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the... - September 16, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.

Risk Communication Expert Dr. Vincent Covello Launches Online Training

World-renowned risk communication practitioner Dr. Vincent Covello has launched Pathway to Risk, High-Concern, and Crisis Communication, an online, video-based course on the principles and tools of risk communication. - September 16, 2021 - Pathway Communication

Eight Social Entrepreneurs Raising Capital to Build Businesses That Uplift Baltimore Neighborhoods

Innovation Works & Ignite Capital’s Investor Showcase helps entrepreneurs pitch investment opportunities to socially-conscious investors. - September 16, 2021 - Innovation Works

Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation for Care and Counseling

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, September 28 in Rock Hill, Missouri. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Care and Counseling, a nonprofit, interfaith counseling center serving the St. Louis area. Every month,... - September 16, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria

Keeping Families Connected FriendRaiser Networking Event Was a Success on September 11 at Premier Collection - Bentley Dallas

Keeping Families Connected, a prominent non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, aim this weekend, on the anniversary of 9/11, is to take KFC efforts to even greater heights and thereby ensure that new friends get added to the initiative to help those who are suffering from the woes of... - September 15, 2021 - Keeping Families Connected

Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.™) Receives Contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Free Services to Post-Adoptive Families

Through this new contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is offering free individual and family therapy, support groups, webinars and other educational opportunities to post-adoptive families throughout the state of Maryland. - September 14, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Jean W. Elston Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Jean Elston of Long Beach, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nonprofit housing services. About Jean W. Elston Jean Elston is Acting President and... - September 14, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide

Human Growth Foundation to Host National Growth Awareness Family Day for Individuals Impacted by Pediatric Growth Disorders

HGF to raise awareness for children with rare growth and bone disorders. - September 14, 2021 - Human Growth Foundation

Educational Empowerment: 2020 Companies' Investment in Our Future

2020 Companies (www.2020companies.com) announced today its partnership with the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation (The Foundation) to provide educational assistance to students and classrooms nationwide. The current initiative focuses on employee and community educational support as well... - September 13, 2021 - 2020 Companies

InPowered Business Solutions Raises Awareness and Funding for Dystonia

Local company supports Dystonia community to fuel knowledge and treatments. Approx. 50,000 Canadians cope with the neurological disorder, Dystonia which causes involuntary muscle movements. For Dystonia Awareness Month this September, Alicia McGill, from local accounting & finance business, InPowered Business Solutions, is sharing her story about living with this disorder to increase awareness and inspire others. InPowered is also donating 10% of Sept. sales to fund research and treatments. - September 13, 2021 - InPowered Business Solutions Inc.

Cousin Pat Discusses His YouTube Channel & Podcast

Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, discusses his YouTube channel and podcast and explores how successful people think about success and deal with depression. - September 11, 2021 - Cousin Pat

Ben Wallace Joins the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala as Special Guest Speaker

Zeigler Automotive Group will be hosting the 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala, alongside Greenleaf Trust, Brown & Brown Dealer Services, and Huntington Bank, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center. The event, which will feature special guest speaker and soon-to-be NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, hopes to raise $750,000 this year in benefit the American Cancer Society and various local charities and organizations. - September 11, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group

Nashville Religion Communicators Learn About Young People’s Call to Serve

The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - September 11, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Walkers Unite in Spirit to Support Children Fighting Cancer and Blood Disorders

Information on the 2021 Maine Children's Cancer Program Walk - September 09, 2021 - Maine Children's Cancer Program

Action For Nature Announces 2021 “International Young Eco-Hero Award” Winners.

Today, Action For Nature (AFN) announced its 2021 Young Eco-Hero award winners, honoring 25 young environmental activists from across the globe for their creative initiatives aimed at tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. For the past eighteen years, the International... - September 09, 2021 - Action For Nature

Gelt Financial LLC. Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month

The Gelt Charitable Foundation continues to make a difference with nationwide suicide prevention workshops. - September 09, 2021 - Gelt Charitable Foundation

Black Belt Community Foundation Awards $126,555 for 2021 Community Grants

Online Awards Ceremony - Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10AM CDT; The Black Belt Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2021 Community Grants Awardees from across the Black Belt region. Community-based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties applied for grants across the summer. Over $126,000 is being awarded to 44 community organizations. - September 09, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation

Brad Daugherty, Five-Time NBA All-Star and NASCAR Team Owner, is Dream Foundation’s First Ambassador of Sports

Five-Time NBA All-Star and NASCAR Team Owner Brad Daugherty joins Dream Foundation as its first Ambassador of Sports. Dream Foundation is the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults and their families. Daugherty will serve alongside current Dream Foundation Ambassadors... - September 09, 2021 - Dream Foundation

Ida Hope to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida was a catastrophic event nationwide. The Ida Hope Donation Drive is providing North Texans an opportunity to help Southern Louisiana victims. Seeking partners nationwide. - September 09, 2021 - Ida Hope

Engage Virtual Range Hosts Local Law Enforcement Blue Line Competition

This event is free to all Northeast Ohio law enforcement agencies, and winners will walk away with bragging rights as well as an impressive trophy to display at their department. The goodwill event is designed to show appreciation for all local law enforcement officials and to raise money for the Greater Cleveland Police Officers Memorial Society. - September 07, 2021 - Engage Virtual Range

Humanity First USA 2021 Global Telethon is Presenting #Gifts4Humanity

Globally Humanity First USA is creating awareness of their various human development programs and disaster relief efforts via their Live 2021 Global Telethon on September 5, 2021. Humanity First aims to raise further funds to facilitate more projects as the organization continues to grow rapidly around the world. Event information: https://usa.humanityfirst.org/ - September 07, 2021 - Humanity First USA

Destination Scientology Program Creates Cultural Acceptance

On Saturday, August 14th the Scientology Information Center welcomed Clearwater locals to an afternoon of colorful, dynamic culture during the screening of the Scientology TV Network program “Destination Scientology: Mexico City.” - September 04, 2021 - Church of Scientology

Neighbors Form Friends of Arthur Langford Jr. Park (Formerly Joyland Park) to Steward Park Improvements & Strengthen Community

Friends of Arthur Langford Jr. Park will gain access to park resources and services through Park Pride’s Friends of the Park Program - September 04, 2021 - Friends of Arthur Langford Jr Park

Texas Author Sells Excess Print Copies for Local Children’s Hospital

Texas author, William Gensburger is using excess print copies of his well-praised, mystery novel "Texas Dead" to help raise money for Texas Children’s Hospital, Spring, Texas. - September 03, 2021 - MisterWriter.com

Leading PEO, INFINITI HR, Concludes Its Second Annual School Supply Drive, Providing Nearly 50 Backpacks and $2,000 to Local Children in Need

INFINITI HR raised more than $2,000 in cash and filled nearly 50 backpacks with school supplies. - September 03, 2021 - Infiniti HR

Connor’s Climb Foundation Hosts Annual 5K & Family Walk – a Race to Raise Awareness for Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention

Connor’s Climb Foundation is once again taking to the streets to help increase mental health and suicide prevention education and awareness by hosting their annual 5K & Family Walk. This race, held on September 26th during National Suicide Prevention Month, is an essential fundraiser for... - September 02, 2021 - Connor's Climb Foundation

Dream Foundation Extends Dream-Granting Program to Serve Puerto Rico Residents

Dream Foundation fulfills the final Dreams of terminally-ill adults and their families for those who live within the contiguous United States, Hawaii, Alaska and now, Puerto Rico. “This is the first expansion in the organization’s 27-year history,” says Kisa Heyer, Dream... - September 02, 2021 - Dream Foundation

Tea for Charity Fundraiser Supports Local Charity for International Charity Day

On Saturday September 4, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center will host a “Tea for Charity” fundraising event to assist Global Community Tennis reach their fundraising goal for International Day of Charity. The event will start at 3PM at the Clearwater Community Volunteers... - September 01, 2021 - Church of Scientology FSO

Haiti Renewal Alliance via OneDiaspora.Org Activates Emergency Response Unit for Haiti Earthquake 2021

Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) activated it’s Haitian Diaspora Emergency Response Unit (HDERU) shortly after the August 14, 2021, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southwest Region of Haiti. Diaspora organizations are invited to register at www.Onediaspora.org to streamline the relief efforts. HRA pledges $50,000 towards it’s $3M Earthquake fund goals and encourages friends of Haiti to donate, and pledge towards these relief, recovery and sustainability efforts. - August 31, 2021 - Haiti Renewal Alliance