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.
IVI Appoints Dr. Richard Chapman as Chief Scientific Officer
ICER Director of Health Economics Joins High-Growth Value Assessment Nonprofit. - January 26, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art
Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II
Dierbergs' Campaign Raises More Than $118,000 for Operation Food Search
Annual holiday program assists local families experiencing food insecurity. - January 26, 2021 - Operation Food Search
The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Its #35for35 Drive
New fundraising initiative designed to combat food insecurity. - January 23, 2021 - Marcus Harris Foundation
Troop 313 Soars Higher than Ever with 34th Eagle Scout
Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, is proud to announce their newest Eagle Scout, Andrew Lumsden, the 34th member of the Troop to attain this rank Andrew’s Eagle Scout project benefitted Clearwater’s Moccasin Lake Park which is a 51-acre nature... - January 23, 2021 - Church of Scientology FSO
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Image Impact, A Non-profit, Announces a Scholarship to Help College Students with Disabilities
Image Impact 501(c)(3) Scholarship to Help College Students with Disabilities. Image Impact will provide ten, $250 scholarships to help college students with disabilities become self-advocates and successfully attain jobs and internships. Image Impact empowers students to break through workforce barriers and open doors through its Mentoring 4 Impact program providing enrollees with career readiness workshops and one-to-one mentoring. - January 21, 2021 - Image Impact
Katie’s Pizza to Host Giveback for Girls Inc. of St. Louis
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place at their Rock Hill location on Tuesday, Jan. 26 for Girls Inc. of St. Louis. Funds raised will assist the nonprofit’s after-school programming, summer programing, transportation costs, and much more. - January 21, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Stamm Media Taps Event and Digital Marketing Veteran, John Boler, to Lead National Sales of Virtual Events and Interactive Technologies
John Boler to serve as Vice President – Business Development for Leading Virtual and Hybrid Event Producer and Interactive Solutions Provider, Stamm Media - January 19, 2021 - Stamm Media
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
National Early Literacy Nonprofit Organization Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Reach Out and Read welcomes new board members, Laura Bailet, Ph.D., Nathan Chomilo, MD, Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc, and Paul LeBlanc to the national, early literacy organization’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to welcome four outstanding and committed individuals to the Reach Out... - January 19, 2021 - Reach Out and Read
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. Moves Operations to a New and Larger Location to Support Rapid Growth
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc, a leader in service dog training, has relocated to a new home on the North East side of Indianapolis, IN. The new location provides 2400 square feet of shared office space, conference room and intake area as well as 3000 square foot kennels for expanded training,... - January 16, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Scouting for Food Raises More Than $21,000 for Operation Food Search
St. Louis nonprofit also receives over 21,000 food items from Lion's Choice food drive. - January 16, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates $3,022 to Toys for Tots
Saint Louis Closet Co. is donating $3,022 to the St. Louis Area Toys for Tots through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. The designer, manufacturer, and installer of custom closets and organizational systems’ donation will support the nonprofit in providing toys, books, and other... - January 16, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Wendy Gonzalez, Product Marketing Manager at Google, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - January 15, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Irish American Partnership Announces $1 Million Gift to Peter McVerry Trust to Expand Offerings for Homeless and At-Risk Youth
The Irish American Partnership (the Partnership) in association with the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT), is pleased to announce a philanthropic partnership to develop a comprehensive educational program aimed at the prevention and alleviation of youth homelessness in Ireland. The investment was made possible by Partnership support, particularly from Partnership Chairman and Founder of national general contractor Clune Construction Company, Michael T. Clune, and his secondary school friend. - January 15, 2021 - Irish American Partnership
West Central Community Development Group Announces 2021's Board of Directors
The West Central Community Development Group (WCCDG), a non-profit organization whose mission is to revitalize the West Central Corridor (Historic Route 66), has announced this year's board of directors, including 12 incumbents and 3 new members. New Members: Carlos Garcia: Board Member –... - January 15, 2021 - West Central Community Development Group
SolarCraft Complete Solar Power Installation for West Marin Medical Center; West Marin Medical Practice Flips the Switch to Solar and Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the design and installation of a 11.2 kW DC solar electric system West Marin Medical Center in Point Reyes Station, CA. - January 14, 2021 - SolarCraft
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders Promotes Patricia Phillips to Executive Director
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) has announced that Patricia Phillips will now lead the non-profit as the newly appointed executive director. Phillips, a resident of Teaneck, started with NJCTS in 2016 as the Education Outreach Coordinator and was responsible for... - January 13, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chris Freeman, Vice President of HIV Business Unit at Gilead Sciences and U.S. Army Captain Veteran, Joins Dream Foundation
Freeman to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - January 12, 2021 - Dream Foundation
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
Scientology Information Center to Launch Talks in 2021
In honor of the New Year and to assist the community to make a fresh start with practical tools in 2021, the Scientology Information Center will be starting educational talks about basic concepts in Scientology starting Saturday, February 6. - January 09, 2021 - Church of Scientology
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 - Partnership of Rangeland Trusts
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