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.
Volunteers Sow the Seeds for Children’s Gardening Classes at Clearwater Community Gardens
The Clearwater Community Garden will pilot it's upcoming Children's Gardening Course with PCFAPA, a Clearwater foster parents association. - August 26, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search Collects 53,000 Pounds of Food
Nonprofit's 10th annual Shop Out Hunger Day efforts equate to more than 145,000 meals for the area. - August 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Portion of Saint Louis Closet Co.’s Sales Planned for Foster Care
Saint Louis Closet Co. announced that they will be allocating a percentage of gross sales throughout September for their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. Each month, the custom closet manufacturer chooses a nonprofit organization and they have officially selected Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition as their next recipient. - August 26, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Meals On Wheels for Kids Launches in Clearwater
Delivering meals and shelf stable food to children, and their families, while attending school from home through virtual or online learning. - August 26, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Troop 313 Adult Leader Accredited for Leadership Training Course
On August 9th, Sarah Smith-Harvey, adult volunteer for Troop 313, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, completed her training to deliver the Wood Badge course for Scouting. The Wood Badge is leadership training for adult volunteers. “I attribute my success to my... - August 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
COVID-19 Hero and Food Pantry Are Given Free Roofs by a Local Company
Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters (Reliant) is pleased to announce the recipients of their Fourth Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. This program was created in 2017 as a way for the Jacksonville-based company to give back to the community by providing local residents in need... - August 22, 2020 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Elizabeth Reeve is Chosen as Central Oklahoma Elegant America's Miss Agribusiness
Elizabeth Reeve, a resident of Oklahoma City, earned the title of Central Oklahoma Elegant America's Miss Agribusiness through her advocacy in agriculture, commerce, and disabilities. - August 22, 2020 - Elizabeth Reeve
Elwyn Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Hazard and Bonus Pay for Front-Line Workers
The human services organization faced with unprecedented challenges from COVID-19 receives the second largest award from the Wolf Administration. - August 20, 2020 - Elwyn
Beyond Spots & Dots Announces $15,000 Women-to-Women Grant Program Recipients
Agency awards $5,000 grants to three women-owned businesses. - August 19, 2020 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
PPE: COVID-Related Profits Contributed to Non-profits
The newly launched Battle COVID Movement (www.BattleCovid.org) is a unique social enterprise selling PPE and UVC sterilization and disinfection equipment and distributing 100% of net profits to charities supporting vulnerable populations. - August 19, 2020 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation
Be Strong International to Provide School Supplies for Needy Families
Be Strong International (BSI), joined by the City of Palmetto Bay, will distribute school supplies at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to needy families on Friday, August 21. The “Be Strong Day Back-to-School Drive-Thru Distribution,” is the first school supply distribution in the Palmetto... - August 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Katie’s Pizza Plans Giveback for Saint Louis Crisis Nursery
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is planning their next Giveback Tuesday event in Town & Country for Tuesday, August 25, where Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will be the sole recipient. This nonprofit has been a national leader in child abuse and neglect prevention for 34 years, offering... - August 17, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Today, Saint Louis Closet Co. made a donation of $2,745 to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital through Closets for a Cause. The total donation is the direct result of a percentage of gross sales made throughout July. So far in 2020, Saint Louis Closet Co. has donated $15,615 to... - August 15, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Clearwater Community Volunteers Sow the Seeds for Children’s Gardening Classes at Community Gardens
Local nonprofits assist the Clearwater Community Gardens in a beautification project on August 10, restoring the environment and garden grounds to thier natural beauty. - August 12, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Hears the Facts on Human Trafficking
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - August 12, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Food Security Assurance Delivered to Your Door; New Focus on Food Security in Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic
Providence International in Redding, CA, is now offering a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription service which delivers locally-grown fresh produce to homes and businesses. The food is sourced from local farmers, including crops from Providence’s own Garden of Hope Farm, and... - August 11, 2020 - Providence International
JB Dondolo, Inc. Launches “Music For Water” Campaign Benefitting The Navajo Nation
JB Dondolo, a 501(3)c organization based out of Dallas, Texas, launched their first annual “Music for Water” competition, an annual campaign open to amateur and professional musicians. Musicians will produce high-quality recordings of songs and compete for the top five spots. One song... - August 09, 2020 - JB Dondolo
Operation Food Search Holds Gleaning Event
Nonprofit's newest partnership involves harvesting unwanted produce for food insecure families. - August 08, 2020 - Operation Food Search
22 Years Later, "Sam" the Oak Tree Remains Alive and Healthy
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declared August as “Tree Check Month,” there is one tree you can’t help but notice in Downtown Clearwater, “Sam” the live oak tree that earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1998 as the largest tree ever... - August 08, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local Vulnerable Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids is set to host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza, touted as Palm Beach County’s biggest birthday celebration, all proceeds will benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - August 06, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Clearwater Community Volunteers Gives PAL’s Students 3,600 Reasons to Get Back to School
On July 30, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) provided the Pinellas County Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) a donation of over 3,600 school supplies items such as pencils, crayons, notebooks and even scientific calculators for the high schoolers. PAL is an independent non-profit... - August 05, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Wallis Companies Raise $50,000 for Operation Food Search
Locally owned On the Run stores keep team members employed and help local community. - August 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
GivingTuesday Launches Global Learning Initiative and Microgranting for Grassroots Leaders
GivingTuesday's Starling Collective is a new global learning collaborative for grassroots leaders, offering coaching +$250,000 in microgrants to accelerate innovative approaches to generosity. - August 04, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Changing the Image of Men: L&R Productions Sings for a Healthy Manhood
Connecticut musicians and founders of L&R Productions, concerned with the current image of manhood, release two original songs about becoming a good man. - August 04, 2020 - L&R Productions
Dream Foundation Announces Director of Development
Susie Willett joins national dream-granting organization. - August 04, 2020 - Dream Foundation
Clearwater Community Volunteers Helps Foster Parents Association Get Kids Back-to-School
The Clearwater Community Volunteers and PCFAPA partner to give away school supplies to over 80 foster families in Pinellas County. - August 04, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Community Gardens Grow Nonprofit Partnerships with Help of the Clearwater Community Volunteers
The Clearwater Community Gardens have partnered with additional nonprofits for their grounds beautification project with the help of the Clearwater Community Volunteers. - August 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Way to Happiness Puts Out Friendship Day Challenge 2020
The Way to Happiness Association reminds all of Tennessee to spread kindness to one another through virtual resources. - August 01, 2020 - The Way to Happiness
Troop 313 Climbs up the Ranks with New 1st Class Scout
On Friday July 24, Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, announced Matthew Trainor as their newest First Class Scout. “We can’t quite meet normally,” said Matthew Trainor, newest First Class Scout for Troop 313. “But we have a... - July 31, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
PAWS NY Receives $20,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has received a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help keep more pets in loving homes and out of shelters in New York City. PAWS NY is the only nonprofit organization in New York City that is dedicated exclusively to providing services to help vulnerable... - July 31, 2020 - PAWS NY
Promise To Myself Release New Single and Brings a New Sound for the Band with "killmeslow"
Even after releasing their sophomore EP “I Might Be Crazy” in February 2020 and a pandemic hitting the world, that hasn’t stopped Promise To Myself from pushing forward with writing songs and keeping up with their fans on social media while waiting on live shows to... - July 30, 2020 - Promise To Myself
1st Asia Pacific Virtual Hepatitis Summit (APHS)
On World Hepatitis Day, the International Institute for Human Development along with partners organized the 1st Asia Pacific Hepatitis Virtual Summit inviting people across the world, particularly resource-constrained countries - to discuss strategies and approaches to find the “missing... - July 30, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
MOSTe Names Christine McKay as Vice President of Board of Directors
MOSTe (Motivating Our Students Through Experience), a 501(c)(3), is proud to announce that Venn Negotiation founder & CEO, Christine McKay, has been appointed as Vice President of the Board of Directors. Both McKay’s personal and professional background give her insight into the... - July 29, 2020 - Venn Negotiation
The Scientology Information Center Celebrates Its Anniversary by Providing Assistance to the Community
July 15th, 2020 marked the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater and its anniversary provides a new opportunity to assist residents during these difficult times. - July 29, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Catholic Charities of St. Louis and Operation Food Search Host Drive-Through Event
Nonprofits provide food and personal supplies to the public. - July 29, 2020 - Operation Food Search
World Reach Out Together Day: The Impact
The 12-hour series reached a global audience, built and strengthened international professional connections and partnerships, and highlighted a broad range of resources for mental health support. - July 29, 2020 - Reach Out Together
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to KidSmart
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing their plans to make an impactful donation to KidSmart through Closets for a Cause. A percentage of gross sales from August will be donated to assist the organization by equipping numerous students with the school supplies they need during this time. - July 29, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Clearwater Community Volunteers Help Some “PALs” to Get Back to School
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) are once again teaming up with the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL), providing 150 school bags filled with school supplies. The school bags will be distributed to the kids of the PAL program on the 6th of August. “The Clearwater... - July 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partners Named Co-Chairs of Old Newsboys
Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partners Named Co-Chairs of Old Newsboys. There are many charities in St. Louis, but perhaps none of them is as extensive or synonymous with St. Louis, as Old Newsboys, now a charitable project of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. - July 27, 2020 - Stange Law Firm, PC
Webtivity Launches New Website for LifeJackets
This new website highlights the educational and promotional products LifeJackets features. LifeJackets wanted a modern website with a simple, yet eye-catching design meant to entice visitors into making a purchase. Its unique category of products attracts an equally discerning exclusive clientele that prefers the ease of access for their shopping experience. - July 26, 2020 - Webtivity Marketing & Design
DIY Service Dogs? Medical Mutts Launches Online Service Dog Classes
Dog owners all over the country can now learn how to train their own service dogs. Live and interactive, this step by step course is an innovative option for those who can't afford the wait or the cost of a fully trained service dog. - July 25, 2020 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
SEALKIDS Hosts 2020 Columbus Salute To SEALKIDS with Alden Mills
This December support children of Navy SEALs by attending SEALKIDS Columbus Salute To SEALKIDS dinner with keynote speaker - American businessman, entrepreneur, author, speaker and former Navy SEAL Alden Mills. - July 25, 2020 - SEALKIDS
SEALKIDS 5K in a Day Fundraiser
Sunday, July 26, 2020, Help SEALKIDS Serve Navy SEAL Children Through Donating to Help Reach 5K in One Day - July 25, 2020 - SEALKIDS
Caregiver Saathi is Now a Community Partner of the University of Hong Kong
The University Of Hong Kong and Caregiver Saathi have initiated a partnership with a view to providing experiential learning to the students of the University. Students interning at Caregiver Saathi will gain experience in the healthcare space and specifically around psycho-social aspects of... - July 25, 2020 - Caregiver Saathi
MOSTe Welcomes New Board Leadership
First-generation college graduate takes the reins of college-access nonprofit. - July 24, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
Children Leading the Way in Giving Back
Easterseals North Georgia has been selected as a beneficiary of the 2020 Jump Ahead Benefit Horse Show. - July 24, 2020 - Easterseals North Georgia
The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Neighborfood Express
New program helps feed kids and families living in food insecure neighborhoods. - July 24, 2020 - Marcus Harris Foundation
As Troop 313 Returns Victorious from Summer Camp, a Look at Scouting and Camp’s Origins
On Saturday June 18, Scout Troop 313 chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization returned tired but victorious from their camp at Camp La-No-Che earning dozens of merit badges during their one week trip. “Our boys are always thrilled to go camping,” said Chris... - July 22, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Youth Garden for Good at Clearwater Community Gardens with Help from Clearwater Community Volunteers
On July 17 the Clearwater Community Gardens began planning for their grounds beautification project in partnership with the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV). The nonprofits are partnering on the project to facilitate the start of an environment-focused educational program for children in the... - July 22, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Teams with Tigerlily Foundation for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
Largest scientific conference dedicated solely to breast cancer research and treatment takes #InclusionPledge to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color - July 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation