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.
Simply Organic Beauty Launches Self Love Box to Promote Mental Health Awareness in Beauty Salons
Simply Organic Beauty has partnered with non-profit movement To Write Love On Her Arms to spark thoughtful conversation and awareness around mental health in beauty salons through the launch of their new Self Love Charity Box. Hair Stylists get the reputation of being therapists -- even jokingly... - February 27, 2020 - Simply Organic Beauty
Dallas-Based Non-Profit Welcomes Chicago Columnist Greg Schwem as Honorary Board Member
JB Dondolo, Inc., a 501(3)c organization based out of Dallas, Texas, is privileged to announce their partnership with Greg Schwem. - February 27, 2020 - JB Dondolo
Cribs for Kids® Honors More Than 20 Women at 2020 Women of Achievement Awards
Nonprofit celebrates Pittsburgh women making a difference at 15th annual ceremony. - February 26, 2020 - Cribs for Kids
Operation Food Search Named a Top Place for Women to Work
The Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis recognizes nonprofit for demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace gender equity. - February 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Dr. Nandi’s Blue Tie Gala Takes Aim at Colon Cancer - a Benefit to Take Place March 14 in Detroit
Dr. Partha Nandi, MD FACP, is a practicing gastroenterologist in the Detroit area, Chief Health Editor of WXYZ, ABC Detroit, and host of The Dr. Nandi Show. His foundation, Dr. Nandi Charities, is committed to providing education, prevention, screening, and treatment of colon cancer, and also supporting the research of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance through active fundraising. - February 25, 2020 - Dr. Nandi Charities
Center for Adoption Support and Education Receives Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Expand Regional Tele-mental Health Services
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) will now be able to serve more adoptive, kinship and foster families throughout the state of Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of Northern Virginia through tele-mental health services. Thanks to a grant awarded by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, C.A.S.E. will expand tele-mental health services and remove geographic and financial barriers, allowing more adoptive families access to therapy. - February 25, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing that it has selected Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL) for its next giveback effort - Closets for a Cause. At the end of March, a percentage of gross sales will be donated to DSAGSL. Last month, Saint Louis Closet Co. announced the... - February 24, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Warrior Fitness Camp Supports Robert Irvine’s "Crunch For A Vet Challenge"
Warrior Fitness Camp supports Robert Irvine’s Crunch For A Vet Challenge on February 25th 2020 in Davie Florida. All small group personal training classes will do three minutes of crunches to see how many they can tally up. Each crunch is worth one dollar in which Robert Irvine's Foundation... - February 23, 2020 - Warrior Fitness Camp
Denver Women Smash Donation Goal for Non-Profits on Galentine’s Day
Bae Day is an experience-based event with loads of activities for guests to enjoy all in the name of charity, sisterhood, and self-love. Guests enjoy feeling good about helping others while also experiencing some well-earned pampering. The team at GRL PWRD Events had a goal of raising $3,000 and... - February 22, 2020 - Currently Colorado
Ebony Awakening Celebrates Black History Month Event at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On February 16, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center was host to an event in honor of Black History Month. The event was organized by Ebony Awakening, a nonprofit organization that seeks to assist African American communities to exist in peace, safety, prosperity and happiness. Several... - February 22, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepares to Celebrate Second Anniversary of Community Center Opening
On March 21 the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of their community center located at 133 N. Fort Harrison. Known for their annual Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt and Winter Wonderland, the CCV has hosted over 100 different charities for meetings... - February 22, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration
Muzeo, a hub for creative programming, education and traveling exhibitions, will host The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Taking place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the event is a time of celebrating community connection, the inspirational power of the arts and so much... - February 20, 2020 - The Muzeo Foundation
BCI Skills Center Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Nonprofit's vocational training facility offers employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. - February 20, 2020 - Boone Center, Inc.
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Receives $20K Grant and Hires Program Director
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF) has received a grant for $20,800 from the Central Indiana Senior Fund. The grant was given to allow IPF to expand its reach to more than 50-75 more individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With the grant, IPF was able to hire a new Program Director,... - February 16, 2020 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
Posillipo Ventures CEO Michael Passilla Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Michael Passilla, Chief Executive Officer of Posillipo Ventures, as the newest member of its national board of directors. He has also become chair of the Posse Atlanta Advisory Board, where he has served as a member since 2018. Michael Passilla has 30+ years of... - February 16, 2020 - The Posse Foundation
Founder of Charity Becomes New Author
Combat Veteran Paratrooper, Anisa Palmer, shares in her new book about finding Purpose with I Will Survive, Inc. in order to help others find theirs. - February 15, 2020 - I Will Survive, Inc.
The Book Fairies Named Finalist in 8th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards
Long Island-based non-profit, The Book Fairies has been named a finalist for the Rising Star category of the 8th Annual Long Island Imagine Awards. - February 15, 2020 - The Book Fairies
The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES Announce Their Attendance at the World Biodiversity Forum
At the inaugural World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland in February, TEALEAVES and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden will facilitate a collaborative framework to preserve biodiversity through a network of international organizations. - February 14, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Colorful Cause for a Tea Party at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center helps local Girl Scouts troop to gather supplies for their community project benefiting group homes using tea party. - February 14, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Epworth Children & Family Services Raises More Than $415,000
Funds were raised at the nonprofits' recent 17th annual wine dinner and auction. - February 14, 2020 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Donates $18,000 to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for agency's Operation Backpack program. - February 14, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Shop for a Cause at Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Excess Inventory Sale
Want to shop for designer clothes without breaking the bank and help other women with every purchase? At Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Excess Inventory Sale, you can. The semi-annual sale takes place from Friday, February 28, to Saturday, February 29, and offers high-end clothes at discount... - February 14, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Runners to Host 39th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic to Benefit Meals on Wheels of Tampa and Children’s Dream Fund
The local running group, Tampa Bay Runners (TBR,) will host the 39th Annual Driscoll’s Strawberry Classic Race on Saturday, March 21st through beautiful Temple Terrace. For 38 years, TBR has been organizing a race that benefits local charities and the community. Some of this year’s... - February 13, 2020 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
The O’Connor House Board of Directors is Excited to Announce Michelle Corrao as Executive Director
Michelle Corrao accepted the position of Executive Director of The O’Connor House, effective January 6, 2020. Michelle previously served as the Assistant Director at Prevail, a victim awareness and support program in Noblesville, where she worked in victim services for the last 18 years. At... - February 12, 2020 - The O'Oconnor House
Rentmax.com Owner Starts Nonprofit to Fight Opioid Epidemic in Las Vegas
After both losing sisters to opioid overdoses, Holly Wever and Jennie Slade teamed up with Jennie's family to create Second Chance 5K, a 501(c)(3) charity in Las Vegas. The 4th Annual 5K will be held March 28, 2020 at Givens Elementary. This family friendly event is like no other giving connection, healing and hope to our community battling a national epidemic. - February 08, 2020 - Rentmax Property Management
Junior Achievement of North Florida Named a Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Award Winner
The community voted for the nonprofit to win the regional award. - February 08, 2020 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
Helen Keller Services for the Blind Receives Grant from Long Island Real Estate Group for Low Vision Center Improvements
Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB), a division of Helen Keller Services (HKS), has received a charitable grant of $25,220 from the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG). According to HKS President and CEO Kim Zimmer, the funds will be used to implement essential improvements at HKSB’s... - February 07, 2020 - Helen Keller National Center
Florida Justice Center Wins Pitch Competition
Newly formed non-profit awarded top prize by judges in competition hosted by Broward College and CareerSource Broward. - February 06, 2020 - Florida Justice Center
Operation Food Search Receives $100,000 Grant
Dana Brown Charitable Trust supports nonprofit's Fresh Rx program. - February 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Boone Center, Inc. Wins 2020 Nulogy PackStar Award
St. Louis nonprofit recognized by national software company for its stellar personnel. - February 05, 2020 - Boone Center, Inc.
Live Sympli Offers Alternative to Traditional Furniture Rental or Buy Models
Live Sympli Offers Sustainability Through Charitable Donations. - February 04, 2020 - Live Sympli
SALI Alliance Announces LMSS 1.0 of Legal Matter Standard
Matter standard version 1 release provides a foundation for driving efficiency and enabling change for the legal industry. - February 04, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
Twentyfour-Seven Performs Super Bowl Sex-Trafficking Interference on Game Night
Men volunteer to talk to sex buyers during the Superbowl sex trafficking epidemic. - February 03, 2020 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.
"We R Soccer" Inaugural Soccer Tournament to Benefit Turning Points
"We R Soccer," the inaugural soccer tournament benefiting Turning Points, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 7:30am-6pm at the Manatee County Fairgrounds. At Turning Points, the vision is to live in a community where everyone has an opportunity to have a home. Turning Points... - February 03, 2020 - Turning Points
The Book Fairies Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors
The Book Fairies, Long Island-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy, today is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Austin to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Austin is a highly talented leader with more than two decades of integrated marketing... - February 02, 2020 - The Book Fairies
Rettsyndrome.org to Host 13th Annual Strollathon
Non-profit organization to raise money for research treatments. - February 02, 2020 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
North Florida Land Trust Has Added Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Ryan Switzer and Melissa Long were unanimously elected to the board. - February 02, 2020 - North Florida Land Trust
Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Goes Purple for International Women’s Day
On March 18th, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will have their bi-monthly luncheon. In celebration of International Women’s Day, attendees are invited to wear purple. The luncheon will promptly start at 11:30AM and networking will follow. There is no cost to attend the luncheon. The luncheon... - February 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Scientology Information Center Surpasses 50,000 Visitors
This week, the Scientology Information Center located in downtown Clearwater announced the 50,000th guest has crossed the threshold and toured the Center. - February 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Prince's Innovative Philanthropy Prize Goes to Project C.U.R.E.
The Prince’s Prize Winner for Innovative Philanthropy 2020 is Dr. Douglas Jackson, President, and CEO of Project C.U.R.E. - February 01, 2020 - Project C.U.R.E.
Dope Dog's 2020 Impact Initiative Supports Los Angeles Rescues
CBD Brand Dope Dog Commits to a Year Long Partnership with Deity Animal Rescue in Los Angeles in 2020. - January 31, 2020 - Dope Dog
Newly Unsealed Lawsuit in Federal Court Alleges Ongoing Healthcare Fraud by Stanford and Stanford Healthcare in Palo Alto, California
Stanford Hospital, a purported non-profit organization that has been exempt from paying taxes with the sole intent of offering the best service to the residents of Northern California, is listed as the Defendant in a recently unsealed lawsuit in Federal Court alleging Stanford habitually and schematically defrauded its patients under the guise of false surgical billing. The DOJ filed a new Statement of Interest in the case in Federal Court. - January 31, 2020 - GJLaw
Girl Scouts Paint for a Cause at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Girl Scouts Troop 32827 takes to the canvas in an art workshop sponsored by the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center on January 26th. The troop intends to sell their paintings in a charitable art exhibition, donating all proceeds to a local group - January 31, 2020 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search Marks 40-Year Anniversary with Dierbergs Markets
Dierbergs donates an overall total of more than $50 million worth of product to the St. Louis nonprofit. - January 31, 2020 - Operation Food Search
IVI Announces Six New Members to Board of Directors
IVI, the research-based non-profit organization improving the science and practice of value assessment, unveils six new members to its Board of Directors. - January 30, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Boone Center, Inc. and Midas Hospitality Create Hospitality Program
Nonprofit and hotel industry leader develop employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. - January 30, 2020 - Boone Center, Inc.
MyUS.com Launches Fundraising Campaign Aimed at Providing Funds for Australian Bush Fire Relief Efforts
MyUS.com will match every dollar that is donated up to $10,000 (USD) through Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET. - January 29, 2020 - MyUS.com
Live Entertainment and Giant Silent Auction to Highlight Purse-Impressions Fundraising Event
Purse-Impressions' 1st annual fundraising event, "Bags & Brunch," will feature live music by Acoustic Karma and a giant silent auction to support graduates from rehab start their new life by making a great first impression. The event takes place on Sunday, February 23 at Venues... - January 28, 2020 - Purse-Impressions.com
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Beginning Feb. 1, Saint Louis Closet Co. (www.stlouisclosetco.com) will donate a percentage of gross sales for the month to multiple charities throughout 2020. In February, Saint Louis Closet Co.’s donation will feature Stray Rescue of St. Louis, which rescues about 2,000 dogs and cats from... - January 27, 2020 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Operation Food Search Launches New Cooking Program
Operation CHEF six-week course introduced in 30 schools. - January 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search