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.
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
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
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
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
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
Be Strong International Feeds 500 Families in First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Be Strong International distributed 500 boxes filled with canned goods and food items, gift cards to purchase fresh turkey or ham, and other items for needy families suffering from food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic during their first-ever Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event. The event took place on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. - November 24, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Pioneer of Tourette Syndrome Awareness and Advocacy Set to Retire
Faith W. Rice, founder and executive director of NJCTS has announced her retirement. - November 24, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Intelliversity Announces Project Jericho
An example of “health-care diplomacy” at work - November 23, 2020 - Intelliversity
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2022+ Latin American Key Color – Despertar (Awakening)
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors at the 2020 Virtual Summit mid-November. The Color Marketing Group’s 2022+ Latin American Key Color “Despertar (Awakening)” is an intense, saturated orange hue. Despertar (Awakening) is the color destined to symbolize the emergent spirit of change and growth. - November 21, 2020 - Color Marketing Group
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2022+ North American Key Color – New Day
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors at the 2020 Virtual Summit mid-November. The Color Marketing Group’s 2022+ North American key color “New Day” is a light, fresh blue with red influences. New Day is an inspiring color designed to convey the classic connotation of hope and new beginnings. - November 21, 2020 - Color Marketing Group
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2022+ European Key Color – Sunny Side Up
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors at the 2020 Virtual Summit mid-November. The Color Marketing Group’s 2022+ European Key Color “Sunny Side Up” is soft medium yellow. Sunny Side Up appears to radiate shimmering light and is destined to represent the empathetic and kind side of humanity. - November 21, 2020 - Color Marketing Group
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2022+ Asia Pacific Key Color – Hope
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted key colors at the 2020 Virtual Summit mid-November. The Color Marketing Group’s 2022+ Asia Pacific Key Color “Hope” is a clear yellow with low chromacity and a slight touch of red. Hope is created to exude optimism and renewal as the region, with the world, continues to emerge from the pandemic. - November 21, 2020 - Color Marketing Group
Scout Leader Soars to Earn Wood Badge with Church of Scientology’s Troop 313
On November 17, 2020 Scout BSA Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, celebrated a one-of-a-kind accomplishment when their Troop Chairwoman who earned her Wood Badge, which is the highest training level a Scout leader can get. The recipient of the Wood Badge... - November 21, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to Safety Harbor and Lutz
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, will expand Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) into Safety Harbor (zip code 33759, 34695, 33761) and Lutz (zip code 33548, 33549) in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The program will... - November 21, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Partner with The Pax Center to Keep LaPorte County Well-Fed and Well-Loved on #GivingTuesday
The Pax Center is engaging food insecurity and improving our community's health with access to healthy and nutritious foods, education, and advocacy through a network of food pantries, community meals, and community gardens. The Pax Center invites LaPorte County to help keep LaPorte County well-fed and well-loved by donating on #GivingTuesday. - November 21, 2020 - The Pax Center
Hoboken Hospitality Alliance Presents Fetchstr.com & Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to Help Hoboken Restaurants Survive
HoHA Provides New Business and Relief Services to Support the New Jersey Restaurant Community During Second Wave of COVID Pandemic - November 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Mr. Dhruv Galgotia Plans Grand Entry in Health Care Sector with Investment of 1200 Crores
Net Worth of Dhruv Galgotia rises to 3000 Crore as he enters HealthCare sector after being a leader in the education sector. - November 20, 2020 - Galgotias University
Executive Chief Resident of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia Irving/NewYork-Presbyterian, CBRE Chief Financial Officer Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Dr. Nana Sarpong, executive chief resident for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center through NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Leah Stearns, chief financial officer at CBRE, as the newest members of its national board of directors. - November 20, 2020 - The Posse Foundation
Clearwater Community Volunteers Creates Holiday Memories for Foster Families
On November 14, 2020, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center hosted the Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (PCFAPA) for a holiday photoshoot. Families were hosted one at a time in the CCV Center so as to respect social distancing guidelines. “The beginning of... - November 20, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Young Artist Academy™ 41st Awards Announcements: 4 New Special Merit Recipients; 22 New Awards Presenters
Trevor Noah, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Cuban, Brooke Shields, Mario Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Robert Herjavec, and more. - November 19, 2020 - Young Artist Academy
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Pasta for Packs Raises More Than $21,000
Proceeds to benefit Operation Food Search's backpack program. - November 19, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Help Pack the RV with Christmas Wishes for Toys for Tots This Saturday
Mid Florida RV Rentals & Services presents the 1st Annual Pack The RV Toy Drive partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots program on Nov. 21, 2020. - November 18, 2020 - Mid Florida RV Rentals & Services
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Mission: St. Louis
Mission: St. Louis has received a $3,732.23 donation from Saint Louis Closet Co. through the giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. Funds raised will assist the nonprofit’s workforce and education development programs, Beyond Jobs and Beyond School. The donation is a direct result of a... - November 18, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Katie’s Pizza to Donate 500 Frozen Pizzas Before Thanksgiving
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing their plans to give back ahead of Thanksgiving by donating 500 frozen pizzas, in one day, to five local area food banks. They will also host Giveback Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for Stella's Wish in Rock Hill through limited patio seating and... - November 18, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Eureka Digital is Signing an Agreement with WHO and Egyptian MOH
Eureka Digital, the well-known digital marketing agency focused on healthcare field, has just signed an agreement with WHO and Egyptian Ministry of Health to launch one of the biggest anti-tobacco campaigns in Egypt. The burden of tobacco consumption rates in Egypt are among the highest in the... - November 18, 2020 - eureka digital
The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Awards Grant Funding to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant Funding in Support of Virtual WISE Center Adult Program - November 14, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Operation Food Search's Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $77,000
27th annual "Swing to Heal Hunger" fundraiser benefits nonprofit's programs. - November 14, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Force For Good Business and American Cancer Society Collaborate to Launch Leadership Ambassador Program, a New Way for Business Leaders to Fight Cancer
Strategic collaboration between Force for Good Business and American Cancer Society Delivers leadership development program aimed at developing and mobilizing leaders in the fight against cancer. - November 14, 2020 - Force For Good Business
Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Launch Virtual “Meet a Charity” Networking Event
On Wednesday December 16, 2020 the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition (TBCC) will launch their “Meet a Charity” networking event. Tampa Bay charities can participate by recording a two-minute video presenting themselves and their charities. The video will be posted on the Coalition Facebook... - November 12, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
CT-Based Mattress Concierge Donates Much-Needed Mattresses to Furniture Sharehouse of Westchester County
Mattress Concierge donates much needed mattresses and bunkee boards to Furniture Sharehouse, a furniture bank serving Westchester County, NY. - November 11, 2020 - Furniture Sharehouse
WIN Warehouse Distributes $70,000 in Toys to Bridgeton Toys for Tots
WIN Warehouse has recently distributed $70,000 worth of toys to Bridgeton Toys for Tots as part of their initiative to distribute more than $1 million worth of toys to children. So far, WIN has distributed $250,000 worth of toys to its nonprofit partners through Operation Toy Deploy: Million Dollar... - November 11, 2020 - WIN Warehouse
JB Dondolo, Inc. Hosts Voices for Water Awards November 14, 2020
JB Dondolo, a 501(3)c organization will honor extraordinary water changemakers who advance JB Dondolo’s mission to provide access to clean water at their first annual Voices for Water Awards. The event will be livestreamed November 14, 2020 at 3pm ET on e360tv. Also celebrated will be... - November 10, 2020 - JB Dondolo
Randolph Partners with Non-Profit Angel Flight NE
Give a Pair, Change a Life Holiday Campaign Helps Fund a Flight. - November 09, 2020 - Angel Flight NE