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.
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
Founder of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Visit the Wall
May 30 visit to Memorial at Noon - May 28, 2021 - Friends of Vietnam War Memorial Ad Hoc
Angel Flight NE Celebrates 25th Year of Service
Angel Flight NE celebrates silver jubilee of bringing smiles & hope to patients by coordinating free air transportation to life-saving medical care. - May 27, 2021 - Angel Flight NE
Lula M. Blake Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lula M. Blake of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of advocacy. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order... - May 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Alzheimer’s Association
Saint Louis Closet Co. is donating $3,289.47 to Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. Their donation will help to fund the nonprofit’s advocacy efforts, nationally and locally, and raise awareness surrounding Alzheimer's... - May 27, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to W Pasco: New Port Richey, Port Richey, Holiday, and Hudson
Delivering meals and shelf stable food to children, and their families, when attending school remotely. - May 27, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Observes Period Poverty Awareness Week
The Diaper Bank's St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies program focuses on getting period products to individuals in need. - May 26, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Posse Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Launch Arts Leadership Scholarship in Puerto Rico; Bard College Offers Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships to Students from Puerto Rico
The Posse Foundation is expanding to recruit art students in Puerto Rico through a new project launched in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund and Bard College. Beginning this fall, the college success and youth leadership development organization will identify, select... - May 25, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Martin F. Baumann to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Martin F. Baumann, Adjunct Professor at The Washington Campus, to its Board of Directors. - May 22, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Millions Use Internet to Search for Hope; Nonprofit Responds with Invitation to Explore God
Online ministry responds to pandemic by maximizing impact of digital evangelism while in-person church services remain limited. - May 22, 2021 - Explore God
JFS St. Louis Hires Human Resources Director
Erica Becker to oversee HR management and department operations for the 150-year-old nonprofit. - May 21, 2021 - Jewish Family Services
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces 2021 Arts Grant Cycle
The Black Belt Community Foundation is announcing its 2021 Arts 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 seeks to support organizations who engage... - May 21, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Operation Food Search Names New Chief Operating Officer
Carlton Adams brings 25 years of strategic planning and development to the hunger relief nonprofit. - May 21, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Alexandria Cherry, Vice President, Emerging Markets Group Lead for Rare Disease at Pfizer, Joins Dream Foundation
Cherry to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - May 20, 2021 - Dream Foundation
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation for Peter & Paul Community Services
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, May 25 in Rock Hill. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Peter & Paul Community Services (PPCS). - May 20, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is Opening a New Baltimore City Location
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is opening a new office in Baltimore, co-located with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) at 2923 E. Biddle Street. This new location will be dedicated to helping economically challenged adoptive, foster and... - May 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Pangea Properties Supports Ida B. Wells Educational Programming on Chicago’s WTTW
Financing provided through the firm’s nonprofit arm, Pangea Cares, went toward production of a documentary and website about the iconic civil rights leader, journalist and suffragist. - May 19, 2021 - Pangea Properties
Research Team in Canada Gives Hope to 100,000’s of Children Around the World with New Finding
Charity cheers as research team uses exosomes from amniotic fluid stem cells to treat underdeveloped fetal lungs, restarting growth & normal functioning. - May 17, 2021 - CDH International
Operation Food Search Endowment Campaign Exceeds $5 Million Goal
Sunny Day Endowment, named after the hunger relief organization's longtime leader, recently reached $5.6 million milestone. - May 16, 2021 - Operation Food Search
New Age Marketing Ice Bucket Challenge
Marketing firm in Charlotte participates in their own version of the Ice Bucket Challenge, benefitting the ALS Association. - May 15, 2021 - New Age Marketing Inc.
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
New Jersey Celebrities Come Out for Hunger
With the need greater than ever, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's virtual Blue Jean Ball raises over $1.2 million. - May 14, 2021 - Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Auerbach International Subtitles Inspiring Dalai Lama Documentary in 21 Languages Screened Over Four May-June Weekends
Global streaming release over four May-June weekends of first-ever, self-narrated movie of Tibet's Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, non-violence advocate, and inspirational fighter against adversity and obstacles. An oral autobiography, subtitled in 21 languages. - May 14, 2021 - Auerbach International Inc.
KOCT Television Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Community; The Voice of North County to Host a Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1
Oceanside’s Channel, KOCT Television is kicking off its 40th year by hosting the KOCT Television Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. KOCT Television is one of the last remaining fulfillments of unbiased Public Broadcasting in America today. For the past 40... - May 14, 2021 - KOCT Television
Selma Bartlett Retires After 67 Years in Banking
Meadows Bank announced today that as of April 30, 2021, Selma Bartlett retired from her 67-year career as a bank officer here in Las Vegas. As one of the first female bank officers in the state of Nevada, Selma has been influential in the tremendous growth of Las Vegas, specifically Henderson. - May 13, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Express Mart Raises Nearly $30,000 for Local Bike Program
Express Mart, a local convenience store and gas station chain in Jefferson and Washington County, has raised $29,719.89 in two months to assist Living Life on 2 Wheels. This donation will be made through Express Mart’s new giveback initiative, “em outdoors,” which focuses on getting kids outside. - May 13, 2021 - Home Service Oil
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Adds New Board Member
Cynthia Kirkpatrick brings more than 15 years of financial experience to the nonprofit. - May 13, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to Brandon, Progress Village, Palm River, Riverview
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, is now delivering Meals On Wheels for Kids Tampa Bay (MOW4Kids) in Brandon, Progress Village, Palm River, Riverview in Hillsborough County. MOW4Kids delivers lunchtime meals to children... - May 12, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Expanding Service Into Riverview and Gibsonton
Meals On Wheels of Tampa is expanding into Riverview and Gibsonton beginning June 1, 2021. MOWTampa’s mission is to nourish, enrich and strengthen the lives of seniors and individuals who have difficulty leaving their homes and are challenged to prepare meals. Steve King, Executive Director says, "The hardest calls we receive are the ones from people who need food but are not in our service area. With our new facility, we have the capacity to serve more folks." - May 12, 2021 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa