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.
My-State Trek Virtual Event Provides New Opportunity to Support ALS Research While Social Distancing
Virtual event provides opportunities to get active at home and raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). - April 29, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Saint Louis Closet Co. Continues Charity, Despite COVID-19
Following a brief delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing the continuation of Closets for a Cause – their local giveback effort. At the end of May, a percentage of gross sales will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis. All funds raised will go to the... - April 29, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
National Breast Cancer Non-Profit Turns Loss Into an Opportunity to Help Others
The Tigerlily Foundation launches a virtual programming series that provides free health and wellness support for individuals during these challenging times surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Pure Cat Initiative" was launched in honor of Catherine "Cat" Odderstol. Cat was dedicated to helping others have a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness and believed it should be a standard way of life, not just during challenging times. - April 28, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
TravCon and Fusion Medical Staffing to Provide Meals for Frontline Medical Professionals
Now, more than ever, we have a responsibility to serve our frontline healthcare workers who are sacrificing so much for the health of our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many healthcare workers are unable to leave hospitals to get food due to long shifts and limited resources. Let’s feed our healthcare workers, who work tirelessly to keep the rest of us safe and healthy. Join in the movement to provide #MealsForMeds. - April 24, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
NoonyBook.com Becomes a Community Partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition to Assist in COVID-19 Efforts
Online e-commerce and media company, Noony Media Group/NoonyBook.com is pleased to become a community partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition in solidarity fighting COVID-19. The e-commerce media company will provide access to free audio and e-book through Kindle, beginning today and running through July 16, 2020. In addition, the company will donate a portion of proceeds to the AAUC from merchandise and book sales on NoonyBook.com. - April 24, 2020 - Simply Me Box
Double Cola Announces Fundraiser for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank
The Double Cola Company is proud to announce a new fundraising campaign in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. This network of over 240 nonprofit agencies anticipates an additional cost of at least $100,000 per month due to COVID-19 and its calculated economic impact. Double Cola is... - April 24, 2020 - Double Cola
Epworth Children & Family Services to Partner with NAACP St. Louis County
Nonprofit to distribute 1,000 donated meals weekly to its community during COVID-19 pandemic - April 24, 2020 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Elwyn Receives $1,125,000 Gift for COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The human services organization faced with unprecedented challenges from COVID-19 received this immensely generous support from the Addison Hines Trust. - April 24, 2020 - Elwyn
Free On-Line Courses to Help Beat Isolation Stress Offered in Clearwater
The Scientology Volunteer Ministers Center, located in Clearwater Florida, is now offering free on-line courses on how to alleviate stress and anxiety, improve your relationships with others, be more productive. A team of online supervisors are readily available to assist you through your study,... - April 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
In Partnership with Procter & Gamble, Matthew 25: Ministries is Providing COVID-19 Disaster Response
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are collaborating together via multiple channels to provide maximum support for those on the front lines of preventing, containing and treating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). - April 23, 2020 - Matthew 25: Ministries
North Florida Land Trust’s Director of Land Stewardship Has Completed a Prestigious Leadership Training Program
Elizabeth Guthrie graduated from the UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute. - April 23, 2020 - North Florida Land Trust
Care 2 Communities (C2C) Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need with Relief Fund for Haiti, Joining #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving and Unity
Care 2 Communities (C2C), a Boston-based nonprofit organization, is responding to meet the needs of COVID-19 in Haiti by starting COVID-19 Response Fund by participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020. The fund will equip health workers and community clinics with essential protective equipment and medical supplies that will help to slow the spread of the virus in an impoverished country with already-fragile health system. - April 23, 2020 - Care 2 Communities
Get CVRD! Mask Making Coalition Rises Up to Cover Essential Farm Workers
Several established LA-based clothing companies have joined forces to make masks with the mission of sustaining local employees and protecting essential farmworkers. The coalition, called CVRD (Covered) Mask, is working with the United Farm Workers to distribute the donated masks. CVRD Mask's reusable face coverings are made with sustainable bio-based fabrics to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. - April 22, 2020 - CVRD Mask
Diamond Wholesale Group, Inc.'s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diamond & Custom Jewelry Profits to Benefit Charity
18% of the profits from all of Diamond Wholesale Group, Inc.'s international diamond & custom jewelry sales during the coronavirus (COVID-19) global lockdown will result in a charitable donation benefiting the ASPCA. - April 22, 2020 - Diamond Wholesale Group, Inc.
PHIT America Launches "50 Million Healthy Kids" Campaign with Online Petition
One Million American Signatures Needed to Create More Active Kids, Place Fitness Programs Back in Schools - April 21, 2020 - PHIT America
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication is Proud to Welcome New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to welcome their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased to... - April 21, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hoboken Locals Launch Hoboken Hospitality Alliance (HoHA) to Support New Jersey Restaurant Industry During Times of Crisis
New organization to spotlight local “ghost kitchen” Founder, Corey Manicone, and Goldcoast restaurateurs Anthony Pino (Pino Hospitality Group) & Kevin Cox (Montclair Hospitality Group) on Tuesday, April 21 to kick-off local support efforts. - April 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Givecentral Resources for COVID-19 Help Churches Increase Their Donation
Effective fundraising for nonprofit organizations - April 19, 2020 - GiveCentral
Door of Hope Ministries Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need by Joining #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving
Faith-based nonprofit raising funds for survivors of trauma and abuse. - April 18, 2020 - Door of Hope Ministries
Scientology Volunteer Minister Delivers Food and Hope During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Churches of Scientology Disaster Response is always active in times of disaster. This has not changed with the unseen enemy of COVID-19. - April 18, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Los Angeles College-Access Nonprofit Takes 20th Annual Fundraiser Online
Los Angeles college-access nonprofit takes 20th annual fundraiser online; Across social distance, MOSTe plans an inspiring virtual benefit - April 17, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
Subway® Restaurants and Feeding America® Partner to Provide 15 Million Meals
For every Footlong purchased, Subway will donate a meal to Feeding America. - April 17, 2020 - Subway
Responsible Policies for Animals Urges Top Officials: Tell Public COVID-19's Root Cause
Responsible Policies for Animals urges five top officials to inform the public about the root cause of COVID-19: the meat delusion. - April 17, 2020 - Responsible Policies for Animals
Adoptions From The Heart Announces Heidi Gonzalez as the New Executive Director
Heidi Gonzalez, former associate director of 501 C-3 nonprofit Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), has been promoted to her new role as the adoption agency’s executive director. Gonzalez holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University, as well as a Master’s in... - April 17, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Making Holistic Wellness Accessible to the Community
Local nonprofit, The Community for Holistic Integration, furthers its mission of bringing holistic wellness to Central PA through connection, education, and integration by releasing its first book offering tools and techniques for creating positive change. - April 16, 2020 - P.A.V.E. Press
New Police Memoir "The Backpack" Tells an Inspiring Story of Overcoming Pain, Addiction and Depression
Police officer Brandon Hultink was wounded in the line of duty, paralyzed, in despair and ready to end it all, but he climbed out of depression and addiction into a new life, as detailed in his new autobiography, "The Backpack." - April 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Bank of America Awards Grant to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for COVID-19 Emergency Food Response. - April 16, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Broward County Homeless Advocate Dr. Kenisha Bryant Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Respected housing specialist brings expertise in residential placement for at-risk individuals to social justice nonprofit organization. The Florida Justice Center, a social assistance nonprofit organization, announced today the addition of Dr. Kenisha Bryant to its board of directors. Dr. Bryant... - April 16, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project Presents 15th Annual Turtle Splash - It’s a Fundraiser to Help Local Charity Raise Funds and Awareness for Important Cause
The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project presents their signature Annual Fundraising event, Turtle Splash! on Saturday, May 2 at noon - broadcast Live on Facebook. “This is the 15th year we have held this event to benefit The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project’s Quality-of-life support programs for individuals with... - April 15, 2020 - The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project
Epworth Children & Family Services Receives $9,000 Emergency Fund Grant
Nonprofit secures assistance from St. Louis Children's Service Fund during pandemic. - April 15, 2020 - Epworth Children & Family Services
STOMP Out Bullying Tackles Cyberbullying During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in kids and teens usage of digital platforms for personal use and for online learning. With the increased usage of digital devices and social media apps, students who are prone to being bullied in school are likely to now be cyberbullied. - April 14, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
1000 Men Empowerment Group Has Partnered with Simple Medical Benefits to Provide Tele-Medical Services
Bruce Johnson, motivational speaker and founder of the 1000 Men Empowerment Group, a non-profit organization, which assists veterans, men, women and youth in transition, as well as provides job opportunities, has joined as a partner with Simple Medical Benefits (SMB) to provide Tele-Medical... - April 13, 2020 - 1000 Men Empowerment
West Coast Self-Storage Locations Accepting Donations of Personal Protective Equipment
The Pacific Northwest storage operation is asking the community to donate surplus PPEs at all of its locations. - April 11, 2020 - West Coast Self-Storage
2020 Spring Benefit Fundraiser for PAWS NY Moves Online
In order to prioritize the health of our supporters, the PAWS NY Spring Benefit scheduled for May 5 has been cancelled. - April 10, 2020 - PAWS NY
Matthew 25: Ministries and Cintas Partner Together for COVID-19 Relief
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization and Cintas, the industry leader in supplying corporate identity uniform programs, entrance and logo mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, industrial carpet and tile cleaning are partnering together to provide desperately needed PPE, first aid, safety and hygiene supplies to organizations fighting COVID-19. - April 09, 2020 - Matthew 25: Ministries
UNC-Chapel Hill Fraternity Donates Over $17,000 in Dues to Local Charity to Help Feed Hungry Kids After Schools Close Due to COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at UNC-Chapel Hill donated $17,600 on April 6 to a local nonprofit in order to help feed children in Orange County who normally depend on the breakfast and lunch offered at school for regular meals. Vance Brice, President of... - April 08, 2020 - Delta Kappa Epsilon
Jedtainment Releases Collaborative Song to Lend a "Helping Hand" in Fight Against Coronavirus
Virtual World's Top Performers Pool Their Talents to Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief - April 08, 2020 - Jedtainment
Hutton Broadcasting Announces "Band Together Santa Fe to Feed Those in Need"
The Hutton Broadcasting family of radio stations, their website santafe.com, their associated platforms and employees, along with the community of Santa Fe are banding together to help local food distributors The Food Depot, Kitchen Angels and FeedSantaFesFirstResponders.org raise money during this unprecedented time. Band Together Santa Fe to feed those in need. - April 07, 2020 - Hutton Broadcasting
The James Family Charitable Foundation Donates 100,000 Meals to Nonprofit Feeding America’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Fund
As a result of the current coronavirus pandemic, according to Feeding America, food banks across the country will need an estimated $1.4 billion over the next six months to provide food to people facing hunger. The James Family Charitable Foundation is committed to providing meals for these families in need. - April 07, 2020 - The James Family Charitable Foundation
Operation Food Search Starts Emergency Meal Distribution with Saint Louis Public Schools
Nonprofit now delivering 1,000 meal packs on a weekly basis. - April 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Carnivore Meat Company Kicks Off “Vital Relief Challenge” with $100,000 Donation to Green Bay WI Community
Carnivore Meat Company and its family of brands announced today it will donate $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations as part of its COVID-19 community response initiative. In addition to their donation, the company is... - April 04, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Vital Essentials Launches Vital Relief Challenge with $100,000 Donation
To kick off the Challenge, Vital Essentials announced it’s donating $100,000 to Green Bay area nonprofits including food pantries, shelters and other community outreach organizations. “As an essential manufacturer of pet food, we’re blessed to be able to continue to successfully operate with a safe and healthy team,” says Carnivore Meat Company CEO and Owner Lanny Viegut. “Unfortunately, others have landed in some pretty tough spots.” - April 04, 2020 - Vital Essentials
100%® Gives Back to Those on the Front Lines
Sport performance eyewear company donates personal protection equipment (PPE) and a portion of all online sales proceeds to CDC Foundation and to those fighting COVID-19. 100%®, the San Diego-based sports performance company, has announced today that they sent a shipment of performance... - April 03, 2020 - 100%
Froggy's Fog Makes Huge Impact by Changing Focus to Hand Sanitizer
Froggy's Fog shut down production of Theatrical Effects Fluids to manufacture Hand Sanitizer for essential workers. By tripling output over a weekend, Froggy's Fog has been able to offer jobs to the local community impacted by COVID-19 layoffs and business closures. Froggy's Fog has donated thousands of dollars worth of hand sanitizer to local communities, organizations and essential workers. - April 03, 2020 - Froggy's Fog
People in Recovery Handing Out Masks and Sanitizer to the Homeless
Merryman was alarmed and saddened to discover that many of the homeless seemed completely unaware of COVID-19 and its risks. “It’s clear we need to be educating our vulnerable populations about the risks of COVID-19 to help protect them and others," said Merryman. - April 03, 2020 - Set Free Baptist Fellowship
New Tool Helps Nonprofits Respond, Recover from COVID-19 Impact
A new tool in Tampa Bay has been launched by Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay to help the region’s social sector respond and recover from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. “In most disasters -- financial or otherwise -- volunteers play a core role in response and recovery,”... - April 01, 2020 - Social Venture Partners
Pastor Anita P. Latin Celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Pastor Anita P. Latin of Rodeo, California has been celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for the past 12 years in the fields of religion and community services. Rising Stars... - April 01, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
AmpleHarvest.org Empowering America's Gardeners Respond to COVID-19 Crisis
Home Gardeners Can Assist Food Pantries Experiencing a Surge of Need Due to Crisis. - April 01, 2020 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Help from Home
Volunteers of the Clearwater Community Volunteers create "how to" videos from home to benefit local nonprofits. - April 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Online Christian Revival "For Such a Time as This..." to Provide Encouragement and Hope
Bob Thibodeau, Pastor with Freedom Through Faith Ministries, has organized a two day, online Christian Revival focused on “Words of Encouragement and Hope,” to take place on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET both days. The event is called, “For Such A... - March 31, 2020 - Freedom Through Faith Ministries