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.
In New Fundraising Effort, Herberger Theater Gives Donors a Surprise Bonus
On pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phoenix landmark Herberger Theater has embarked on an unusual, even memorable, fundraising effort to support ongoing and future expenses. - July 01, 2020 - Biltmore Portrait Studios
Reach Out Together Globally: A Canadian Non-Profit’s International Impact
From an event in India to a global virtual summit, Reach Out Together calls on entrepreneurs and community leaders to close gaps in mental health awareness and services. - July 01, 2020 - Reach Out Together
Dress for Success Tampa Bay and CareerSource Tampa Bay Open Second Boutique for Local Women
Dress for Success Tampa Bay recently celebrated the Grand Opening of their second location at CareerSource Tampa Bay with a ribbon cutting. Dress for Success Tampa Bay currently is offering tours of the new boutique to small groups, in compliance with CDC recommendations and local safety guidelines. - July 01, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Katye Kellye & The Essentials Announce Benefit Single Release
Proceeds from music downloads will benefit Nurses House COVID-19 Relief Fund. - June 29, 2020 - Katye Kellye and The Interruption
National Non-Profit Organization Devises One Simple Solution to Resolve Three Complex Challenges: Special Needs Children, City Budgets, and Nonviolent Offenders
A solution to city, county, and state budgets - learn how non-violent offenders can stay out of the system by helping special needs kids through community service. - June 28, 2020 - Reachout America
Church of Scientology Nashville Helps Communities Stay Well as the City Reopens
The Churches of Scientology Disaster Response is known for helping communities during times of emergency. - June 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
US-Based Texting Service Expands Social Positivity Tool to Canada
Take2Minutes, a free web- and text message-based service that provides subscribers with daily positive messages, gratitude and sleep exercises, guided meditations, and more, is proud to announce the expansion of their unique social positivity tool to Canada. This is their largest expansion since... - June 27, 2020 - Take2Minutes
First Scout to Go Eagle in 2020 for Troop 313
On Saturday 20 June, Alex Harvey was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at his troop’s Court of Honor held at Camp Soule. Alex became the thirty-third Eagle Scout of Troop 313. Troop 313 is chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. For his Eagle Scout project Alex chose... - June 27, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
5th Annual Zero Energy Inventory Now Open; List Your Zero Energy Home at https://inventory.teamzero.org
Team Zero (the Net Zero Energy Coalition) is embarking on its 5th annual Zero Energy Residential Buildings Inventory in the US and Canada. The national nonprofit is asking for all those in the US and Canada involved in zero energy home design and construction to register their projects at... - June 26, 2020 - Team Zero
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Saint Louis Closet Co. has selected SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital as the next recipient for their giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. This time, a percentage of gross sales from July will be donated to support the ongoing needs of the hospital for enhancements to programs,... - June 26, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Operation Food Search Receives $75,000 from MAZON
Nonprofit to use funds for local anti-hunger strategic initiatives. - June 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Underscore Films Releases Global Documentary, "Everyday Heroes"
This documentary serves as a time capsule, reflective of how the world united together. - June 25, 2020 - Underscore Films
Resilient Americana: Virtual Reality Painting Gallery Focuses on Unity Sustained by Shared Values
Resilient Americana: Virtual Reality Painting Gallery launches as a virtual reality gallery showcasing Dave Alber’s Hybrid VR Paintings™ celebrating American virtues. This VR gallery is available online. The exhibition showcases virtual reality paintings of small town America and American cultural sites as reflections on the resilience of American virtues during difficult times. - June 25, 2020 - Dave Alber
BJC HealthCare Now Offering Award-Winning Enrich Financial Wellness Program to Employees
BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the U.S., is offering personalized financial wellness education from Enrich to its 31,000 employees. - June 25, 2020 - iGrad
Youth Sports Nonprofit Uses HealthShield to be First in Country to Get Kids Back on Lacrosse Field Safely; Intermountain Lacrosse Scans Nearly 4000 Players on Opening Day
42Chat, an award-winning provider of AI chatbot solutions, announced that Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) was able to open up its fields to players before any other league in the U.S. by using HealthShield, an SMS-based COVID screening tool to help businesses reopen quickly. IMLAX is a 501(c)3... - June 23, 2020 - 42Chat
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands Into Wimauma
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 Wimauma in Hillsborough County. This expansion is made possible by a charitable contribution from The Valencia Lakes Sports Charity... - June 23, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
On June 25, "How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series” to Feature Two Big Names in the Washington State Brewing Scene
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is excited to announce that on Thursday, June 25, they will be hosting the second episode of their new “How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series,” featuring Kevin Smith of Bale Breaker Brewing Company and Mike Smith of B.T. Loftus... - June 20, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
On Wednesday, June 17, employees of Saint Louis Closet Co., presented Harper Zielonko, director of resource development at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis, with a giant check for $2,781. This donation, made through Saint Louis Closet Co.’s giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause, comes from... - June 20, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
This July Support Navy SEALs Children in The SEALKIDS 2020 Virtual Challenge
This July support a group of children who are constantly overlooked, Navy SEALs children. Help create a world in which SEALs never have to choose between the needs of their children and the needs of their country. Help SEALKIDS fundraise to provide educational support and financial aid by signing up for SEALKIDS Virtual Challenge this July to provide impactful opportunities for every child of every Navy SEAL. - June 20, 2020 - SEALKIDS
The Hand Sanitizer Guys (Herndon, VA) is Hosting an Event Saturday June 20th to Raise Money for the Virginia Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
The Hand Sanitizer Guys of Herndon, VA in partnership with Kickers Sports & Martial Arts Complex of Ashburn, Virginia are hosting a hand sanitizer clearance sale and open house on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Kickers Sports & Martial Arts Complex 21750 Red Rum Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147. - June 19, 2020 - The Hand Sanitizer Guys
Operation Food Search to Host 27th Annual Golf Tournament
Swing to Heal Hunger fundraiser to benefit non-profit agency's programs and services. - June 19, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Meals on Wheels St. Petersburg Prepares Seniors and Homebound for Hurricane Season by Delivering Life Saving Packs
On Saturday, June 20, Meals On Wheels St. Petersburg will pack over 100 hurricane preparedness packs, at Daystar Life Center, to be delivered on Monday, June 22 to all program recipients in preparation for this year’s hurricane season. The hurricane packs will consist of nonperishable food... - June 18, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Nancy Perry Graham, Stand Together Senior Editorial Director, Joins Dream Foundation
Multi-journalism award-winning Graham to join the Board of the national dream-granting organization. - June 18, 2020 - Dream Foundation
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation to CHAMP Assistance Dogs
On Tuesday, June 23, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s Rock Hill location will be hosting Giveback Tuesday for CHAMP Assistance Dogs. This nonprofit places skilled service dogs with people who have disabilities to help them lead lives of greater independence, and places facility dogs... - June 18, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
AppIt Ventures, an Industry-Leading Custom Software Development Company, Has Completely Rebranded
AppIt Ventures, an industry-leading custom software development company, has unveiled a new logo and a new website as part of their rebranding initiative. The name, AppIt Ventures remains the same, however, the company may now also be referred to as just "AppIt." Since AppIt's inception... - June 17, 2020 - AppIt Ventures
Lion's Choice Donates Nearly $21,000 to Operation Food Search
Fast food restaurant's guests contribute to round-up fundraising campaign. - June 17, 2020 - Operation Food Search
FundLife Receives $20,000 Donation from Bank of Philippines Foundation for Its COVID-19 "One Bayanihan" Emergency Relief Project
FundLife, a local Educational NGO secures the support the Philippines leading Bank, BPI, to increase it's COVID-19 Emergency Response to support the country's most vulnerable people. - June 17, 2020 - FundLife International
Neuro Diverse Living to Develop Lifelong Housing & Job Opportunities for Those with Autism and Other Neuro-Diversities
Neuro Diverse Living, a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded to empower and elevate people with autism and other neuro-diversities, this week announced they are seeking out partners and corporate sponsors to establish their first sustainable personal care home community. Considering the cost of caring for... - June 15, 2020 - Neuro Diverse Living, Inc.
Reaching Out Together: a Virtual Series for Mental Health Awareness
Amidst the mental health crisis concurrent with COVID-19, Canadian non-profit Reach Out Together will host its fourth annual global event to promote mental well-being---this time as a virtual series. - June 15, 2020 - Reach Out Together
Cardinals Care Donates $50,000 to Operation Food Search
Gift to provide approximately 22,500 nutritious meals to children this summer. - June 14, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search Hosts Summer Child Nutrition Webinar
St. Louis nonprofit shares summer food resources with those experiencing food insecurity. - June 12, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Open Security Summit 2020 Hosts 10 Days of Training Sessions
In 2020, before the main Summit event that occurs from the 15th until the 19th of June, the Open Security Summit CIC is hosting 10 days of training sessions from June 1 until June 12. This event is currently taking place 100% virtually, with more than 560 participants from more than 50 countries... - June 12, 2020 - Open Security Summit
National Patient Advocacy Organizations Band Together for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
National breast cancer patient advocacy organizations frustrated by the lack of measurable action taken to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color, come together to sign the #InclusionPledge. - June 11, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Esports Communities Celebrate Juneteenth to Take Action for Social Justice
On June 19, 2020 7PM - 12AM, the live broadcast of the virtual esports gathering to celebrate Freedom for All will be available on twitch.tv/axisreplay | youtube.com/axisreplay | facebook.com/axisreplay |mixer.com/axisreplay, and hosted on partner broadcasts, twitch.tv/checkpointXP | ESTV and more. - June 11, 2020 - Axis Replay
Join the “Let’s Spread Kindness” Initiative
If there’s one thing that the world needs right now, it’s kindness. For Sky Strategic Marketing, kindness is a core belief for the agency. Today marks the official launch of the agency’s “Let’s Spread Kindness” initiative, which aims to spread kindness all over... - June 10, 2020 - Sky Strategic Marketing
Operation Food Search Launches Summer Meals Kickoff
Nonprofit adjusts nutritious food program to address the current climate. - June 10, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Doner Designs Completes Charity Sale of Time Machine Bass Guitar
Last week the Doner Designs time machine theme bass was sold to Arend Raby, a bass player and collector of unique instruments. Doner Designs Founder, Steve Doner, said that 100% of the proceeds were donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. - June 08, 2020 - Doner Designs
Community Rowing of San Diego Partners with Elite Academic Academy to Support Students’ Extracurricular and Career/Vocational Interests
Students are invited to enroll and learn to row, kayak, and stand-up paddle board. - June 07, 2020 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Click & Pledge Reaches Year 20 Milestone
Since 2000, Click & Pledge has helped turn over 20,000 dreams into realities. - June 07, 2020 - Click & Pledge
Jacksonville Company Grants New Roof to COVID-19 Heroes in Its Annual Program
Reliant Announces Fourth Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. Reliant, a family-owned company that opened in 2015, is partnering with the roofing manufacturer, GAF, to give away a free roof to one healthcare worker or first responder in Northeast Florida. - June 06, 2020 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Tennessee United for Human Rights Lifts Up All People
Tennessee United for Human Rights wants to lift up all people to bring about change and justice in the world. - June 06, 2020 - United for Human Rights
The Cassata Foundation Donates 300 Meals
Feeding the Local Community While Supporting Local Merchants - June 05, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
Live Well Foundation Donates $30,000 to Community Foundation of South Lake to Feed Those in Need
Collaborating with Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC), Live Well Foundation of South Lake continues to support the community. - June 05, 2020 - Live Well Foundation of South Lake, Inc.
Operation Food Search Earns Highest GuideStar Recognition
Nonprofit recognized for transparency with its strategies and finances for third consecutive year. - June 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Beyond Spots & Dots Launches $15,000 Women-to-Women Grant Program
Agency to provide $15,000 in grants to three women-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19. - June 04, 2020 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
STOMP Out Bullying Challenges the Public to #TakeAKnee Everyday at 1:00 PM (EST)
The leading nonprofit is dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred - Today, STOMP Out Bullying announces the #takeaknee campaign which will take place daily at 1:00 pm (EST). The leading nonprofit has always been dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred. Now, more than ever, the public must work to “End The Hate and Change The Culture.” - June 03, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Honors New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to honor 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... - June 03, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Debut Single by Wife of Veteran is a Musical Tribute to Generations of Soldiers
Opera Mezzo Soprano Natalja Sticco's debut single reflects her own American journey and personal connection with military. - June 02, 2020 - Natalja Sticco
Bayer Fund Donates $100,000 to Operation Food Search
Gift to strengthen growing food programs and community partnerships. - May 30, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Katie’s Pizza Raises $4,100 for Nonprofit in Single Day
Following a brief two-month break for Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria, their Giveback Tuesday event returned strong on Tuesday, May 26. They were able to make $4,100 in profits, in a single day, through curbside pickup and frozen pizza delivery. 100% of those profits has been donated to the... - May 30, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria