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.
Regional Maryland Children’s Nonprofit Celebrates a Decade of Service
Equipment Connections for Children has donated over 2,000 pieces of equipment over the past 10 years to over 1,500 children living with disabilities and has saved their families an estimated $2.5M in equipment costs. - July 28, 2019 - Equipment Connections for Children
Roselle Savings Bank Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA - July 27, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Plasticos Enhances Board of Directors with Four Prominent New Business Leaders
Plasticos has strengthened its board of directors by adding four prominent business leaders. - July 27, 2019 - Mission Plasticos
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds Mandela Day Tribute
Part of an international movement spanning 192 countries, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is raising awareness of human rights in commemoration of Mandela Day. - July 27, 2019 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Local Mom and Pittsburgh Musicians "Band Together" to Raise Autism Awareness with Benefit Single on MTS Records
“Band Together Pittsburgh” is releasing an Autism Awareness single. “Differently Abled Man” was penned by Lisa Satira Brozek, for her son, Christopher. It will be released on MTS Records. - July 26, 2019 - MTS Management Group
CANstruction Raises More Than 25,000 Pounds of Food
St. Louis charity competition donates non-perishables to Operation Food Search. - July 26, 2019 - Operation Food Search
On August 18, Wear Your Nerdiest Costume and Run for a Great Cause at the Race 4 Research 5K in Cambridge
On Sunday, August 18, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) will host the annual Race 4 Research 5K and Walk in Technology Square, Cambridge. The event will feature a chip-timed nerdy 5K road race (costumes encouraged), a 4-mile ALS awareness walk and wheelchair ride along the Charles,... - July 26, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Jefferson’s Ferry’s John Sini Named Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge New York
Professional association for the senior adult care industry recognizes member of Board of Trustees. - July 26, 2019 - Jefferson's Ferry
2019 Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree
The Paiute Trail ATV/UTV Jamboree celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Marysvale, Utah on August 7-10, 2019. Free public access to trial rides, events, and entertainment. - July 25, 2019 - Paiute Trail Jamboree
Global Ensemble Unites Instruments from Every Country Together to Promote Peace and Tolerance
The Pangean Orchestra (TPO) has taken the initiative to counter the growing racist tensions by uniting 40 pro musicians from every continent on the planet to perform one another's music in new breathtaking ways. Led by visionary World Maestro Colin O'Donohoe, TPO is raising funds for concerts in both the USA and Turkey. These 2 prominent regions will be the base where the message is sent to the world. - July 25, 2019 - The Pangean Orchestra
Family from Prescott, AZ is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Nelson family knows all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Their son was the recipient of the SDWR diabetic alert dog, Endy in 2018. Endy is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Nelsons and helping their son manage and face the everyday... - July 25, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Community by GiveCentral: Advanced Visualization for a Better Management
GiveCentral Community, which has resulted out of an integration between GiveCentral and Salesforce is a platform that helps in maximizing a nonprofit’s output and results. A newly launched product that enables nonprofit fundraisers to stay deeply connected with donors, this enterprise also... - July 24, 2019 - GiveCentral
Junior Achievement of North Florida Receives $120,800 Grant from The Jim Moran Foundation
Funding will support JA’s Eating Healthy on a Budget program. - July 24, 2019 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
Adoptions From The Heart Hosts Third Annual Zumba®-Thon Event
For three years now, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) has hosted an annual Zumba®-thon event, which raises money for AFTH’s Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund. This year, Zumba®-thon takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the Greater York Center for Dance... - July 24, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
Nuka Solomon Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Free Wheelchair Mission
Nuka Solomon has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM), a world leader in mobility solutions for people with disabilities in under-resourced nations. Solomon has been Executive Director for the last two years. Solomon’s promotion more clearly defines... - July 24, 2019 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Clearwater Community Volunteers Take Tea Time to Tackle Illiteracy
The Clearwater Community Volunteers hosted a french-themed tea party in honor of french national day to gather school supplies for their upcoming Back to School Bash for Foster and Adoptive Families. - July 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepare Foster & Adoptive Families for School
On Saturday July 27th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will host a Back to School fair benefitting foster and adoptive families in the Tampa Bay area. More than 200 backpacks filled with new schools supplies will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. The festivities will... - July 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to Speak at Dress for Success Tampa Bay Benefit
The Nonprofit Is Hosting “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment” to Celebrate, Encourage, and Inspire Women in Our Community - July 19, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors
Meals on Wheels San Francisco is building a new, 37,000 square feet kitchen that will increase its capacity to provide home-delivered meals to the growing population of food-insecure seniors living in the City. - July 18, 2019 - Meals on Wheels San Francisco
Inaugural Careers in Sports Expo, Designed to Introduce Youths to Paths Outside the Playing Arena, Set for Aug. 10th at Banc of California Stadium
Careers in Sports (CIS), a newly founded non-profit organization that connects high school student-athletes to the vast career opportunities in the sports industry, will host its first expo on Saturday, August 10th in partnership with the LAFC Foundation at Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club. “Our singular purpose is to give young student-athletes a fair chance to make it in the world outside the playing arena,” said Kimberly Frelow, CIS Founder. - July 18, 2019 - Careers in Sports
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Runway for Hope
A Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefiting Mary Crowley Cancer Research. - July 18, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Kresge Foundation Selects Mary’s Center for National Next Generation Initiative
Mary’s Center is proud to announce that the Kresge Foundation has selected their organization for the second cohort of its national Next Generation Initiative. Mary’s Center will join nine other private nonprofit and public human services organizations advancing the social and economic... - July 18, 2019 - Mary's Center
DonorDrive Wins Multiple American Web Design Awards for the Fifth Consecutive Year
The 2019 American Web Design Awards from Graphic Design USA Magazine have been announced and for the fifth year running DonorDrive has won multiple awards. Winning entries were for custom theme designs for fundraising sites. Among the winners was the Sanford Health Foundation site used to fundraise through DonorDrive for endurance events, do-it-yourself fundraising and community events. - July 16, 2019 - DonorDrive
Registration Opens for The International iPain Summit 2019
The International Pain Foundation is pleased to open registration for the 12th Annual iPain Summit, taking place November 14–16th, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA as part of #NERVEmber nerve pain awareness month. Chronic pain affects 1 out of 5 people in North America. In extreme cases, patients find themselves misunderstood, isolated, and can eventually fall into depression. - July 16, 2019 - International Pain Foundation
Mary’s Center Receives Baby Monitor Donation from Panasonic
Mary’s Center announced today it received a donation of 500 baby monitors from Panasonic Corporation of North America. “We feel so honored that Panasonic donated monitors to Mary’s Center,” said Maria Gomez, CEO/President of Mary’s Center. “It not only provides... - July 16, 2019 - Mary's Center
Merrimack Valley Overdose Awareness Day - #MillCityRemembers
Get involved to prevent the tragedy of overdose. Knowing how to prevent overdose does make all the difference. - July 15, 2019 - Heroin Is Killing My Town, Inc.
Civil Society Calls for Stronger Commitments, Concrete Actions for Sustainable Development
Development actors from around the world gathered in New York for the Senior Level-Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Among them were civil society leaders from the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness. - July 15, 2019 - CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness
Ohio Businessman and Philanthropist Stephen Hightower Organizes and Partners with Kroger to Provide Vital Necessities for Tornado Victims
On May 28th, 2019 tornadoes ripped through the greater Dayton area leaving a trail of widespread damage. More than 60 homes were completely destroyed, not to mention over 60,000 residents left without electricity. Additionally, the storms caused catastrophic damage to the city’s water... - July 14, 2019 - Stephen L. Hightower
TFI Envision President Joins Impact Fairfield County
Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. has now joined Impact Fairfield County as Marketing and Communications Co-Chair. Impact Fairfield County is a collective giving circle that engages women of Fairfield County, CT in local philanthropy on a deeper level. It... - July 13, 2019 - TFI Envision, Inc.
The Church of Scientology Hosts a Tropical Downtown Block Party this Weekend
On Saturday July 13th from 5-10pm the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will be holding its summer family-friendly Downtown Block party, this time with a tropical theme. The event will take place at its usual location on Cleveland Street at Fort Harrison Avenue and Watterson Avenue with non-profits and family activities throughout both streets. - July 13, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Family-Friendly 4th of July Revel Bring Hundreds to Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
One of the families from the Tampa Bay area that gathered in the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in downtown Clearwater to celebrate the 4th of July. Over 360 guests enjoyed the CCV festivities before watching the fireworks over Coachman Park. - July 13, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
School Supply Donations Are Our Cup of Tea at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center July 14th
In answer to an urgent need for school supplies for Pinellas County foster children, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will host a benefit tea party to collect supplies for a back to school event on July 14th at their downtown Clearwater center. - July 13, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Hosts 8th Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success
A Movement Dedicated to Celebrating and Empowering Women on Their Quest Towards Leading an Active and Healthy Lifestyle. - July 12, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Adoptions From The Heart Recognized by HRC Foundation for LGBTQ Inclusion Efforts
Today, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), a licensed 501 C-3 nonprofit agency, proudly announced that it is being recognized in Celebrating Everyday Change-Makers in Child Welfare, a first-of-its-kind report highlighting more than 70 child welfare agencies across the country that partnered with the... - July 12, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
How Avant Healthcare Professionals is Helping Foster the Next Generation of Leaders
Local staffing company aims to give central Florida students a bright future. - July 12, 2019 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
50,000 Veterans and Families Find Employment
CASY and MSCCN Impact Over 50k Veterans and Their Families with High-Quality Jobs - July 11, 2019 - Corporate America Supports You AKAA VetJobs
Direct Auto Insurance Celebrates the Back-to-School Season by Giving Away Laptops and Backpacks
Leading auto insurance group to give away 38 Chromebook laptops as part of their online and in-store Back-to-School Sweepstakes starting July 22. Additionally, backpacks will be gifted with an in-store quote or three referrals. - July 11, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Be The Difference Foundation and Judy’s Mission to End Ovarian Cancer Announce Wheel to Survive Houston Event
An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research - July 11, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive Colorado Event
An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research. - July 11, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
WIN Warehouse Partners with Men’s Wearhouse for 12th Annual Suit Drive
WIN Warehouse, a public charity that connects nonprofit organizations with corporate excess inventory, is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse to launch its 12th Annual Suit Drive. Donations will be given to men and women in need of interview and business clothing. - July 10, 2019 - WIN Warehouse
Celebrate Ginger Rogers' Birthday at the Owens-Rogers Museum in July and August
The Owens-Rogers Museum: Birthplace of Ginger Rogers located at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri will host special events in July and August 2019 in celebration of Ginger Rogers’ birthday. - July 08, 2019 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Takes Families Around the World of Music
On Sunday, June 30th, the “Music of the World Charity Concert” brought several dozen people together to the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center. The concert’s headliner was International singer, Judy Bachar, who performed songs in 3 different languages, representing 4... - July 06, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Men and Women in Business Entrepreneurs Flaunt Their Crowning Achievements at the Historic Fort Harrison
On Saturday, June 29th, The Herman and Mary Allen Foundation held their 3rd Annual Men and Women in Business Showcase in the Crystal Ballroom of the historic Fort Harrison Hotel with over 120 guests in attendance. The showcase helps small-business owners realize their potential through personal... - July 06, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program Starts a New Class After Completing a Successful Year
The Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program will start a new class on August 15. Manufacturing companies that are seeking to train machinists are encouraged to enroll their employees in the program before classes begin. The new class of apprentices will join those already working towards their State of Florida journeyworker certification. The program typically takes 4 years to complete and the apprentices will learn the trade from professional machinists. - July 05, 2019 - Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program
Dementia Society of America Begins Accepting Five Cryptocurrencies
Dementia Society of America is proud to announce a new blockchain partnership with The Giving Block, and is now accepting donations in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and USD Coin (USDC). - July 04, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
Makers4Good Launches HELIO to Bring Light and Power to the World
The ultra-efficient solar lantern, flashlight, and power bank that provides the light you need, when you need it. - July 04, 2019 - Makers4Good
National Mill Dog Rescue Implores Pet Owners to Act with Care This Fourth of July
As residents begin planning their Fourth of July celebrations, National Mill Dog Rescue is putting out a plea asking that animals be kept in mind, as there is often an increase of lost pets following the Fourth of July. - July 04, 2019 - National Mill Dog Rescue
Junior Achievement of North Florida Has Received a Challenge Grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Fund
Nonprofit is asking the community to help them reach this financial goal. - July 04, 2019 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
Rotary Club Supports Cancun General Hospital with $500,000 USD of Medical Equipment
Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside to bring over 3 million dollars worth of medical equipment and supplies into southern Mexico over the next year. - July 01, 2019 - Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside
Drug-Free Tennessee Provides Tools to School Resource Officers
Drug-Free Tennessee recently participated in the national conference of school resource officers which coincided with International Day Against Drug Abuse. - June 29, 2019 - Drug Free South