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.
Tigerlily Foundation Receives Grant to Support Breast Cancer Advocacy Training Program
Tigerlily Foundation awarded $700k grant by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to launch community-based patient advocacy program to dismantle systemic barriers and end disparities for Black women facing breast cancer. - June 30, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
Pangea Properties Partners with Little Free Library
Pangea Properties, through its 501c3 arm Pangea Cares, recently built and installed Free Little Libraries throughout the neighborhoods it serves in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Baltimore. - June 30, 2021 - Pangea Properties
BBBS of Big Sky Country Hosts Comedy & Cocktails
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country is excited to celebrate their 20th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Cocktail Party at Big Sky Resort on July 18 & 19, 2021. This event supports BBBS of Big Sky Country’s 262 participants while celebrating a long-standing Big Sky... - June 30, 2021 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country
Bonusly Users Surpass $1 Million in Charity Donation Contributions
Employees at more than 2,000 companies around the world have collectively donated over $1 million to charity through Bonusly's international digital rewards catalog. User donations to charity via the Bonusly Reward Catalog grew by 450% in 2020, a direct reflection of people's increasing expectations for their employers to be socially responsible and invest in the communities they work in. - June 30, 2021 - Bonusly
JFS St. Louis Receives $35,000 Donation from The Factory
New entertainment club holds preview party fundraiser to benefit nonprofit's food pantry. - June 30, 2021 - Jewish Family Services
Walmart Community Grants Program Awards Be Strong International
Be Strong International (BSI) has proudly partnered with the Walmart’s Community Grants Program to continue to support the unique needs of broken families in South Florida. BSI’s mission to provide holistic educational services and resources to youth and parents from broken families... - June 29, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Delaware County’s Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Awarded $25,000 to Bring Ultrasound Training to Delaware County
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), a leader in medical career training was awarded $25,000 by The McLean Contributionship for the acquisition of equipment to launch a two-year degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. P.I.T. will be the first college in Delaware County to offer the region an opportunity to train to become an Ultrasound Technician at the two-year level. - June 28, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
American First National Bank Provides Sponsorship to Non-Profit
American First National Bank provided a sponsorship to "A Greater Hope" in support of their upcoming Back-to-School-Bash. - June 27, 2021 - American First National Bank
Conversations To Remember Day is June 29
Conversations To Remember is a non-profit organization. The organization tries to create a bridge between seniors and youth and to combat loneliness in senior citizens, many who suffer from dementia. C2R provides residents at assisted living facilities, with companionship by connecting them with volunteer teens and young adults who interact with them via weekly virtual visits. - June 26, 2021 - Conversations To Remember
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation for The BackStoppers
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing plans to donate a portion of their July sales to The BackStoppers through their monthly giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. This nonprofit supports families of fallen heroes such as police officers, firefighters/volunteer firefighters, publicly-funded... - June 26, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Mimi-Choon Quiñones, PhD, MBA, Joins Hispanic Health Council as the Co-Chief Research Officer
Dr. Mimi-Choon Quinones, MBA, has joined the Hispanic Health Council as the co-chief research officer to lead the Research, Advocacy and Training Departments. She is a Medical Anthropologist graduated from the American University in London and has Master’s in Business Administration from the... - June 25, 2021 - Hispanic Health Council
Telgian CEO James W. Tomes Tapped for Arizona Sustainability Alliance Board of Directors
James W. Tomes, President and CEO of Telgian Holdings, Inc., was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance (AZSA). The AZSA, a nonprofit action and advocacy alliance, creates and supports cutting-edge, project-based sustainability solutions throughout... - June 24, 2021 - Telgian
StoveTeam International Addresses a Little-Known Issue Affecting the Health of 4 Billion People Worldwide
When most of us think about nonprofit organizations, we may think of local food banks and nature conservation clubs, but there is another breed of nonprofit: Small international organizations that benefit families in developing countries. StoveTeam International is one such organization, working to... - June 21, 2021 - StoveTeam International
Human Trafficking Victims Receive Support from Oktoberfest Fundraiser
Rotary of Westmoreland will donate the proceeds of their Oktoberfest ticket (on sale now) to Rooted OUTreach, a local organization providing support to victims of human trafficking, assault/abuse and homelessness. - June 21, 2021 - Rotary of Westmoreland
Project P.E.A.C.E. Community Fun Day Attracts Notable Community Support
Students, residents and notable community partners came out in numbers to Community Fun Day at Goulds Park, hosted by Project P.E.A.C.E. and Be Strong International on Friday, June 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests enjoyed live music, free food, and exhibitions from different organizations... - June 20, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
NRCA Members Celebrate Four Years of Keeping Families Safe and Dry...by Raising a Roof at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
In a fourth annual event on June 24, 2021 National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) members will be maintaining the rooftops of Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times while presentations and a festive luncheon provided by CA Love Drop take place with Camp staff and volunteers. - June 19, 2021 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
Drug-Free Tennessee Observes International Day Against Drug Abuse Virtually
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - June 19, 2021 - Drug Free South
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
JFS St. Louis Receives $25,000 Grant for Senior Services
JCA Charitable Foundation grant to support St. Louis' Jewish elderly community. - June 18, 2021 - Jewish Family Services
Alicia Keys’ Charity Keep a Child Alive Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Keep a Child Alive has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7. This year serves as the 50th celebratory running of the marathon. Based in NYC, Keep a Child Alive is a non-profit organization, co-founded in 2003 by Alicia Keys to... - June 17, 2021 - Keep a Child Alive
ChoozeHire CEO Kishore Pallapothu Works Towards Closing the Skill Shortage Gap in IT and Eradicating Poverty
Kishore Pallapothu is a well-known figure in the US. He is a tech-guru, an entrepreneur, an investor and a philanthropist. Having won several awards, he is a figure who is recognised across the US for his work in “Invest In Yourself.” - June 17, 2021 - Chooze Hire
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates Nearly $3,000 to Angels' Arms
Saint Louis Closet Co. is donating $2,972.95 to Angels' Arms through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. Their donation will help the nonprofit stock essential items in their warehouse, including toilet paper, diapers, cereal, detergent and more. This amount is a direct result of a... - June 17, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Hires Two Team Members
Michelle Boatman and Jerrica Franks bring extensive experience to the growing organization. - June 17, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
PAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations like PAWS NY to raise funds to support their missions and services. - June 16, 2021 - PAWS NY
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces the 2021 Community Grant Cycle
The Black Belt Community Foundation is announcing its 2021 Community Grant Cycle. Community-based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter and Wilcox Counties are encouraged to apply. The BBCF invites organizations based in and... - June 16, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Miami-Dade County Partners with Be Strong to Bring Project P.E.A.C.E. to Goulds Community
Project P.E.A.C.E. (People Engaged and Advocating for Community Empowerment) is hosting a Community Fun Day at Goulds Park on Friday, June 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be live music, food, and activities to promote unity between community members, and local community... - June 15, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
The Eichholz Law Firm Announces Recipient of 2021 Scholarship
The Eichholz Law Firm is thrilled to announce the recipient of its 2021 scholarship, Jackson Hogan. The firm has awarded $1,500 to Hogan to help him pursue his academic goals. Hogan recently graduated from The Habersham School with a 4.0 GPA and will be attending Georgia Tech. In addition to his... - June 15, 2021 - The Eichholz Law Firm
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program. “Ms. Kolheim is truly deserving of this opportunity. She is an... - June 12, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Presenting the Inaugural “Great Inclusion Race & Party in the Park”
When: June 26, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm; Where: Midlothian Community Park | 3601 S. 14th St | Midlothian, TX 76065; Why: To promote disability awareness, highlight the amazing city of Midlothian and inspire everyone to be valued, respected and supported in our community. It’s about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential. - June 12, 2021 - Bridges Training Foundation
Nashville Religion Communicators to Hear about Resilience
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - June 12, 2021 - Religion Communicators Council
World Health Organization Includes Clubhouse Model as Example of Rights-Based Approach to Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
Clubhouse International welcomes and supports the launch of the World Health Organization's Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centered and rights-based approaches. Clubhouse International Training Center, Phoenix Clubhouse in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is identified as an example of community-based mental health services that are following good practices which provide quality care and support. - June 11, 2021 - Clubhouse International
The Closet Works Inc. Of Montgomeryville, PA Donates Clothing to the Community
The Closet Works Inc., one of the leading custom closet companies in the Philadelphia area since 1990, continues to work within their community and give back to those in most need. - June 11, 2021 - The Closet Works, Inc.
Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2021 Inductees
The Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. announced the inductees who comprise the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Warren Sapp, Richard Williams, Althea Gibson, and Cori “Coco” Gauff are among 22 members that make up the Hall of Fame’s 2nd class. The inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2020 had 34 members including Richard Rellford, Deion Sanders, and Anquan Boldin. - June 10, 2021 - Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame, Inc.
Artists Unite to Raise Awareness of the Threats Environmental Changes Pose on World Ocean Day
Ocean advocacy nonprofit, PangeaSeed, in partnership with f-stop LLC and their “Print for a Cause” is an initiative to release an artbook featuring select hi-res images from the Sea Walls global public art project on World Ocean Day – 8th June. The book is titled "Sea... - June 09, 2021 - f-stop
Fatherhood is Redefined in Transformative Poetry Book, "A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author"
Author Mario Reyes is celebrating fatherhood through education and edification with his first contribution to the literary world, “A Son with No Father is A Book with No Author.” In this hybrid of poetic short stories, Reyes gracefully, yet unapologetically, tackles complicated subjects... - June 09, 2021 - Mario "Papi Picasso" Reyes
Rivkin Center Hires Molly O’Connor as Incoming Executive Director
The Rivkin Center, a Seattle-based nonprofit working to improve women’s health by helping them prevent, detect early and survive ovarian and breast cancer, has hired Molly O’Connor to lead the organization upon the retirement of the current executive director. - June 09, 2021 - Rivkin Center
The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Launches the 2021 Making Justice Real Campaign
The Legal Aid Society of The District of Columbia (Legal Aid) is launching its annual Making Justice Real Campaign to raise funds that cover the cost of providing free legal services to poverty-stricken individuals and families living in Washington, D.C. The Making Justice Real Campaign brings... - June 08, 2021 - Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Raises $100,000 to Fight Cancer
The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $100,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - June 07, 2021 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi
Volunteer MBC Announces Host Urz Heer, Nominees and Entertainers of the 2021 Virtual V-Oscars
Maritime Ontario presents this year's Virtual V-Oscars, Peel Region's Volunteer Recognition Awards by Volunteer MBC, hosted by UN Women Canadian Delegate, TV host, peace and human rights activist Urz Heer. - June 07, 2021 - Volunteer MBC
Giving Health Partners with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health to Study Delivery of Telemedicine Services to Low-Income, Uninsured Chronic Patients
Unique cooperative study being undertaken by Emory University and Giving Health to advance the reach and power of Telehealth for underserved communities. - June 05, 2021 - Giving Health Inc.
Meals On Wheels Needs Volunteers to Help Deliver Food Packs for Hurricane Season on June 12
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, will deliver hurricane food packs on Saturday, June 12, to all Meals On Wheels St. Petersburg (MOWSP) and Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) recipients in preparation for this... - June 05, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
MedSend and On-Belay Partner to Train African Orthopedic Surgeons
On-Belay Medical and MedSend jointly announce their partnership in training national orthopedic surgeons in Africa. On-Belay Medical has committed $125,000 towards MedSend’s five-year residency programs for training national orthopedic surgeons. On-Belay is an innovative medical device... - June 04, 2021 - MedSend
Troop 313 Soars Higher Than Ever with 34th Eagle Scout
With the help the local Miccosukee District, Greater Tampa Bay Area Council office, Wood Badge staff, camp staff and volunteers, Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, has produced their 34th Eagle Scout, Andrew Lumsden. "Scouting taught me so much about... - June 04, 2021 - Church of Scientology FSO
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Introduces First Period Guide
Saint Louis University graduate students create "Go with the Flow," a menstrual booklet funded by the college's 1818 Community Engagement Grant program. - June 04, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Value Blueprints Research Brief Explores Patient-Driven Value Element Framework to Identify Factors Most Important to Patients
The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI), an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing patient-centric value assessment, today released a research brief describing the application of a patient-driven value elements framework in identifying value elements important to... - June 03, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Blue Shark Vodka & Atlantic Shark Institute Launch Research Project, Tag a Blue or Two
Blue Shark Vodka has partnered with The Atlantic Shark Institute to launch a shark-tagging mission this summer gathering critical data needed for blue shark conservation. Founder Mark Bloomquist will travel with Atlantic Shark Institute founder and executive director Jon Dodd and his team to tag... - June 03, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation for Safe Connections
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing plans to donate a portion of their June sales to Safe Connections through their monthly giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. Safe Connections is the longest-standing domestic/sexual violence, dual-focused nonprofit in St. Louis accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). - June 03, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
ALS TDI Launches New Young Faces of ALS Program
The ALS Therapy Development Institute's Young Faces of ALS program spreads awareness about the impact that ALS can have on young people; launch coincides with MLB's inaugural Lou Gehrig Day. - June 02, 2021 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Liquid Alchemy & Local Non-Profit Hosting First Ever Looney Tunes & Mead/Cider Pairing Event Fundraiser in Wilmington, DE
Saturday Morning Cartoon Throwback for a great cause. Come watch Looney Tunes cartoons, have a mead/cider pairing with your favorite 80’s cereals and participate in trivia and other contests/prizes to help gain awareness for local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of the less fortunate. - May 31, 2021 - To Great Lengths, LLC
JFS St. Louis Food Pantry Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry served 21,500 individuals in 2020, a 30% increase over the prior year. - May 29, 2021 - Jewish Family Services