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.
Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Launches “January for Giving”
The holiday seasons usually see a skyrocketing number of donations. As the “season of giving” ends with the New Year, the need for charitable donations doesn’t lessen. To raise awareness and increase donations to local non-profits, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition has launched... - January 09, 2021 - Church of Scientology FSO
2020 Year in Review: Drug-Free Tennessee
2020 saw many changes to the way nonprofit organizations operate and Drug-Free Tennessee was no different in that regard. - January 09, 2021 - Drug Free South
Mitigation Project in West Roseville Marries Land Conservation with Residential Development
Today, the California Rangeland Trust announced the permanent conservation of 87 acres of open space in West Roseville, known as the Creekview Northern Preserve. The Rangeland Trust partnered with the land development and homebuilding company Anthem United who funded the conservation easement on... - January 07, 2021 - California Rangeland Trust
APTQI Charitable Giving Program Supports Organizations Encouraging Diversity Across the Physical Therapy Profession
APTQI donations will be used to support scholarship and outreach initiatives. - January 04, 2021 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Feed A Billion Announces Nicole F. Roberts as New Executive Director
Feed A Billion is an international nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of exploitation by feeding girls in need - ensuring families don't have to make difficult decisions that often result in girls leaving school, marrying early or entering into servitude or the workforce. Today, Feed A Billion... - January 04, 2021 - Feed A Billion
Moms Take on the World for Sick Kids
Inspired by their children's fight for survival, moms take on the world for treatment of devastating birth defect to save other peoples' children. - December 31, 2020 - CDH International
IREM Austin Announces 2020 Award Recipients for Excellence in Property Management
The Institute of Real Estate Management Austin Chapter announces winners of its 2020 awards recognizing excellence in property management to outstanding professionals. For over 80 years, IREM has set the standard for professionalism in the real estate industry through adherence to the highest... - December 31, 2020 - IREM Austin
Succeeding with SAD: Reach Out Together's Profiles of Seasonal Mental Health Struggles
A small series of profiles from Reach Out Together's Mental Health Impact Series, with a focus on their end-of-2020 theme: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). - December 31, 2020 - Reach Out Together
Community Comes Together for Holiday Party to Benefit Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children
The dream of two caring people grows into a community coming together for abused, neglected and abandoned children raising over $30,000. Local Palm Beach County heroes, Michelle Stokes and Robert Donohoo throw a holiday party at their house every year and invite their friends and loved ones. While... - December 27, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Operation Food Search Launches Missouri School Breakfast Website
Nonprofit's site features interactive map highlighting statewide school breakfast participation. - December 24, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Robert Fiederlein Joins Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation as CFO
Fiederlein will have financial oversite of new East End Maker Hub and will also serve as President of the Urban Partnership Community Investment Fund. - December 23, 2020 - Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation for Pedal the Cause
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing plans to allocate a portion of their January sales to Pedal the Cause through Closets for a Cause. This nonprofit provides critical funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital through an annual... - December 23, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Bozeman Chiropractor Clinic Sponsors a Charity Drive for Love INC Ministry
Waypoint Chiropractic, a chiropractic clinic in Bozeman, Montana, has announced that they are sponsoring a charity drive for Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ) for more than four weeks. - December 23, 2020 - Waypoint Chiropractic
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to DEAF, Inc. for Signing Santa Event
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing the latest donation they have made through Closets for a Cause – $3,449.32 to DEAF, Inc. Funds raised will support the nonprofit’s “Breakfast with Signing Santa” event this month, where Santa Claus uses sign language to communicate with... - December 19, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall Elected to SACSCOC Board of Trustees
Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy D. Hall has been elected to serve on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Her term runs through Dec. 31, 2023. The SACSCOC is the regional body for the... - December 18, 2020 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Community Impact Network Presents $159,000 Grant to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to utilize generous one-year grant for children and family programs. - December 18, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Be Strong International Wins 2020’s Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented BSI with the 2020 Diamond Award for "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year" during a virtual ceremony on December 15. BSI was chosen for its ability to act quickly and shift during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the innovative ways the nonprofit was able to keep its services relevant and sustainable. It was also commended for prioritizing corporate social responsibility and for its exceptional team. - December 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Families of World War II Veterans Holds Annual Fundraiser
Families of World War II Veterans held its annual fundraising event last month. Veterans, sponsors and special guests attended this year’s virtual event to honor our nation’s veterans and contribute to the Families of World War II Veterans scholarship fund. The Families of World War II... - December 17, 2020 - Careington
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over in the fields of healthcare and religion. These individuals are... - December 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Training Program
$60,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County - December 16, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Local Triple-Threat Artist and Beauty Queen Releases Debut Single
Miss South Florida Fair Juliette Valle’s Christmas single released on December 14, with all proceeds to help fund organ donation programs. - December 15, 2020 - Juliette Valle
akoyaGO and Pinkaloo Announce Partnership
akoyaGO Announces Partnership with Pinkaloo to Help Foundations Empower Giving - December 15, 2020 - akoyaGO by Bromelkamp
SBA and SCORE Manasota Present “Marketing in the Digital World” Four Virtual Events
4 Livestreams for Small Business Success in Creating Effective Inbound and Outbound Strategies - December 15, 2020 - SCORE Manasota
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
COVID-19 Heroes and Non Profit Given Free Roofs by Jacksonville FL Company
Reliant Completes Fourth Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative Recipients - December 12, 2020 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
IDI Consulting Supports LLS Light the Night and Toys for Tots Drive
IT consulting company gives back to charitable organizations and spreads holiday hope. - December 11, 2020 - IDI Consulting
300 Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver "Holidays on Wheels," a Meals on Wheels for Kids Program, on Wednesday, December 16
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, needs volunteers to sign up to deliver "Holidays On Wheels" (HOW), a Meals On Wheels for Kids program, on Wednesday, December 16. This special seasonal program was developed, in partnership with Metropolitan... - December 11, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
CACAF Solace Virtual Series Brings Mental Health to the Forefront
The Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (CACAF) is presenting a limited-edition series on mental health called, Solace Virtual Series: What’s Stressing You? The series, which began on Saturday, November 28 and featured Dr. Jeff Gardere, will continue each Saturday through December 12. - December 10, 2020 - Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation
Operation Food Search Hires Kristen Frazier
Frazier to serve as St. Louis nonprofit's Human Resource and Diversity Equity Inclusion Manager. - December 10, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Spread Kindness by Giving at Local Blood and Canned Food Drive
It’s the giving season, and the “Let’s Spread Kindness” initiative is giving back to our community with a blood and food drive on Wednesday, December 9 from 11 AM to 4 PM ET at 1906 North Armenia Avenue in Tampa. OneBlood’s Big Red bus will be on site accepting blood... - December 09, 2020 - Sky Strategic Marketing
The He & I Band Shares Their Recovery Story
He & I Band’s debut with BentBeat Productions focuses on a list of real-life subjects revolving around substance recovery, love and loss, and their faith with their 16-song album, This is Life. - December 08, 2020 - BentBeat Productions
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer organization established by a Black, first-generation immigrant woman and patient-led organization will open the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Maimah Karmo, President and Founder of the Tigerlily Foundation, has set the stage for a new... - December 07, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
I Will Survive Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Join IWS for a unique Live experience with community leaders, health demos, art and speakers. - December 07, 2020 - I Will Survive, Inc.
KidVisionaries.com Launches New Kids/Teens Only Crowdfunding Platform to Support the Dreams of Young People
KidVisionaries.com launches a first of its kind donation-based crowdfunding platform dedicated solely to support the dreams and aspirations of youth age 18 and under. Their mission is to empower all kids and teens with the resources they need to achieve any goal or vision. - December 07, 2020 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
India Can Still Achieve TB Elimination Target by 2025
The International Institute for Human Development, India (IIHD India) and Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC) organized a live seminar to deliberate on how to ensure continuity of TB Care in COVID19 crises. Dr. Ruchi Sogarwal, Chief Executive Officer, IIHD India said, “COVID19 has... - December 07, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
Tigerlily Foundation to Lead Historic Special Session on Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
Tigerlily Foundation co-hosts this historic special session in collaboration with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), titled Setting the Stage for Health Equity, Collaboration and Partnership, on December 8, 2020, to discuss continued collaborative action towards health equity in breast cancer care, at SABCS 2020. The event is designed to foster transformational dialogue and lead to specific strategies to end barriers at every level of healthcare for people of color. - December 05, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
GWEN Global 5th Annual Awards Ceremony
GWEN Global 5th Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates Ms. Dionne Warwick’s 80th birthday. - December 05, 2020 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
Operation Food Search Receives More Than $1.9 Million
Nonprofit secures second round of CARES Act funding from St. Louis County. - December 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Scholarships from US Liberian NGO Allow Women with Physical Disabilities to Receive Vocational Training in Liberia
KDE Disability Africa Foundation (KDE) partners with Tuan Wreh Institute (TWI) to provide Tailoring and Computer Literacy for physically challenged young women at their new Training and Skills Acquisition center in Liberia with goal of stimulating employment, entrepreneurship, and reducing poverty. - December 05, 2020 - KDE Disability Africa Foundation
Be Strong International to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Children
Be Strong International will host a Holiday Toy Drive on Friday, December 11 in Florida City, FL where over 200 underserved children between the ages of 3-13 will receive age-appropriate unwrapped toys just in time for the holiday season. The drive will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Point Crossing Apartments. - December 04, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
After Year of Global Crisis, Millions Respond with Massive Swell of Generosity and Shared Humanity on GivingTuesday 2020
The GivingTuesday Data Commons reports total giving increased from $1.97 billion to $2.47 billion in the United States alone, representing a 25% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2019. Further, GivingTuesday estimates that 34.8 million people participated in GivingTuesday 2020, a 29% increase over 2019. - December 03, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Carson-Based Community Organization Awarded $15,000 Bank of America Grant on #GivingTuesday to Continue Critical Needs Services During Prolonged Pandemic
Award winning “Love My Neighbor” program pivoted from arts workshops for at-risk youth to food aid and art kits for homebound families. - December 03, 2020 - Artward Initiative
2020 Winter Holiday Soiree Takes Festive Fashion Online for a Cause
Wondering what to wear this holiday season? Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Dillard's are taking the “2020 Winter Holiday Soiree” online on Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 6 PM to 7 PM ET to showcase all that is merry, bright, and fashionable for the holidays. You can join the fun,... - December 02, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Toys for Tots
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing their plans to donate to the St. Louis Area Toys for Tots following all sales from December. A portion of those sales will be allocated to the nonprofit who provides toys, books, and other gifts to less fortunate children. Following a successful Toys for Tots... - December 02, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Neighborhood Fiber Co. (NFC) Gives, Gifts & Grants Change
Karida Collins founded the Neighborhood Fiber Co. (NFC) in 2006. Today, NFC is known throughout the globe for its vibrant hand-dyed yarns named for the colorful neighborhoods of Baltimore City. Now, Collins is leveraging her Art, Crafting and Fashion base into a social justice initiative, NFC Momentum Fund. The NFC Momentum Fund has raised over $100,000 and is providing much needed and well serving grants to the smallest community based organizations on the frontline of need, impact and change. - December 01, 2020 - Neighborhood Fiber Co.
Bleuet Offers Giving Gifts Holiday Marketplace to Help Those in Need & Support Girl Entrepreneurs
Giving Gifts Donate to Nonprofits Founded by Tween & Teen Girls - December 01, 2020 - Bleuet
GivingTuesday Set for Worldwide Celebration of Generosity on December 1
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, is rallying a wave of giving and unity in the annual celebration of generosity happening on December 1. In this continued period of unprecedented need, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to show kindness and... - November 30, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Feed a Billion and Atlanta Partners Provide Thanksgiving Meals for 1,000 Families
Feeding With A Purpose: Providing nutritious meals for girls in need around the world has been the primary focus of Feed A Billion, but this Thanksgiving with help from Fulton County organizations and individuals, the nonprofit was able to feed 1,000 families. - November 27, 2020 - Feed A Billion
Oasis Financial Proudly Supports the Truth Hope & Justice Foundation
Chicago-based social justice and police reform movement receives financial support for Oasis Financial, national leader in pre-settlement and medical funding. - November 25, 2020 - Oasis Legal Finance