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.
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
Timucuan Parks Foundation Celebrates Supporters of Preservation Parks
Awards Presented During the 27th Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony - June 29, 2019 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
High Schoolers Encourage Seniors to Exercise with Resistance Bands
Meals On Wheels of Tampa and HSLB partner to encourage more movement among the homebound. - June 29, 2019 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
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
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Historic Young Women’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Listening Summit
Tigerlily Foundation is leading the charge to make an impact on MBC related concerns and young women of color, by hosting the first ever Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities Listening Summit on March 20, 2019. This unique forum gave young women of color a platform that was different from the norm - they voiced their needs as the experts, while industry, healthcare and policymakers listened. - June 28, 2019 - Tigerlily Foundation
My Brother’s Birdies Golf Classic to Benefit My Brother’s Keeper
Charity Golf Event to Benefit Boys & Young Men of Color. - June 25, 2019 - My Brother’s Birdies Charity Golf Classic
L.A. Entrepreneur is Honored for Her Groundbreaking Work with Autistic Musicians
This week, Founder and Executive Director of Jazz Hands for Autism, Ifunanya Nweke, is being honored by the Los Angeles-based Empowerment Congress as one of its distinguished 40 Under 40. The annual award recognizes young leaders for outstanding achievement in the fields of labor, business, public... - June 25, 2019 - Jazz Hands for Autism
Life Fest Will Provide Free Mental Health Counseling in Kansas City
Two Missouri Mental Health Providers Team Up to Reverse Suicide Trends in the Midwest. - June 23, 2019 - Signature Psychiatric Hospital
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi
Katy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. Her family is hopeful that a service dog will provide assistance to calm Katy during times of anxiety and be a constant friend. The dog is named after fallen officer Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis. - June 22, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Celebrating Our Immigrant Youth, Community, & Soccer
Celebrating Immigrant Youth & The Power of Community Community Supports Unaccompanied Minors on and Off the Field What: Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin, one of the Bay Area’s largest human services agencies, hosts their Fourth Annual Futbol con Corazón... - June 21, 2019 - Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin
The Cassata Foundation Awards $5000 in Scholarship Grants to High School Seniors
The Cassata Foundation recently presented their Scholarship Grants to several High School Students from the Half Hollow School District Hills West Awards Ceremony. The grants were presented by Rosario Cassata, President and Trustee of the Cassata Foundation, to three High School Seniors. The... - June 20, 2019 - The Cassata Foundation
Dozens of Chicago Businesses Join “Stopping Traffic,” a Fashion-Forward Fundraising Event to Benefit Rahab's Daughters in Their Fight Against Human Trafficking
Deanna Marie (DM) Label and Stan Mansion are proud to host “Stopping Traffic with Rahab’s Daughters,” a fabulous evening of fashion and fun, for a most worthy cause. This red-carpet fundraising event will benefit local non-profit Rahab’s Daughters in their fight to rescue,... - June 20, 2019 - Deanna Marie Label, LLC
Orangetheory Fitness and Augie’s Quest Collaboration Funds Innovative Research at the ALS Therapy Development
This past May over 1,100 members of Orangetheory Fitness ran, rowed, and lifted, earning “splat points,” which they turned into $4.5 million in donations for Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS. With this donation Augie’s Quest is supporting non-profit biotech, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), to fast track cure-driven drugs for ALS. - June 20, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Nonprofits Learn How to Inspire Others to Donate at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Luncheon
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will host its monthly charity networking luncheon on June 26th featuring guest speaker Mr. Terry Hitchcock, inspirational speaker for over 10 years and recipient of the Distinguished Medal of Merit from President Reagan. - June 20, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search Names School Superintendent to Its Board
Saint Louis Public Schools' Superintendent Dr. Kelvin R. Adams joins agency's board. - June 20, 2019 - Operation Food Search
GiveCentral Announces GC and Salesforce Sync
GiveCentral, a multi-platform online donation tool that helps small to mid-size nonprofits with their fundraising and donor management efforts, is pleased to announce GiveCentral and Salesforce Sync for nonprofits. GiveCentral offers a secure, open payment gateway that integrates with your... - June 19, 2019 - GiveCentral
Clearwater Center Helps Community Celebrate Father’s Day
The CCV and Way to Happiness Centers of downtown Clearwater celebrate Fathers Day with a myriad of games and competitions all at no cost to local families and children. - June 19, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
National Nonprofit Executive Kimberly Zimmer Named President and CEO of Helen Keller Services
Kimberly Zimmer, Goodwill Industries International Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President, Global Affairs, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Helen Keller Services (HKS), a national nonprofit organization founded in 1893 comprised of Helen Keller Services for the... - June 19, 2019 - Helen Keller National Center
Eleven Eleven Chicago Hosts Culinary Fight Club Blended Burger Battle Tour on June 17
The national food sport series, Culinary Fight Club (CFC), (http://culinaryfightclub.com/) makes its sixth stop in Chicago for their 2019 Blended Battle tour at host venue Eleven Eleven Chicago (https://elevenelevenchicago.com/) on Monday June 17. This year, chefs will battle across an expanded... - June 15, 2019 - Culinary Fight Club
Gentlemen’s Course Educates Locals on Human Trafficking at Historic Fort Harrison with 2019 Gentlemen’s Ball
Church of Scientology's Fort Harrison Hotel hosts 2019 Gentlemen's Ball Against Human Trafficking in partnership with the Gentlemen's Course, a youth educational program on etiquette and human rights. - June 15, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Mary’s Center’s President/CEO, Maria Gomez, Honored as First Inductee to the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Hispanic Business Hall of Fame
Today, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) announced Mary’s Center’s President and CEO, Maria Gomez, as the first ever inductee of its newly established Hispanic Business Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame is to recognize business leaders whose legendary... - June 15, 2019 - Mary's Center
The Scientology Info Center Announces Surpassing 44,000 Visitors
As it approaches its 4th year anniversary, The Scientology Information Center in the Historic Clearwater Building announces that they have surpassed the 44,000 visitor mark. - June 15, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to Pay Tribute to America’s Independence This Fourth of July
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center invites local community to celebrate a family-fun filled 4th of July. - June 14, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Wimbledon Woman Wins Second Award for Her Volunteer Work with Charities & Community Groups in the South-East
Karin Flower, from Wimbledon, recently received the Care Campaign for The Vulnerable Award for her support of the campaign's movement to make safety monitoring mandatory in Care Homes in the UK. It was presented by CCFTV founder Jayne Connery. - June 13, 2019 - Celeb FC
Colorado Man Builds Boat to Pedal Around the World Chasing World Record
On April 1, 2020 Paul Spencer will leave Jinji Cycles in Denver, Colorado on his bicycle, starting his journey pedaling around the world by bike and boat. In his quest to break the Guinness World Record of the Fastest Human Circumnavigation of the Globe, Paul will pedal over 60,000 miles, many of... - June 12, 2019 - Paul Spencer
Operation Food Search Receives $25,000 from FRAC
Non-profit agency to use grant to promote school breakfast participation in Missouri. - June 12, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Financial Literacy Conference in Atlanta
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host the 2nd Annual Financial Literacy and Small Business Awards Conference this month in Atlanta, Georgia. - June 11, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
"Lead with Your Heart" Now Available on Amazon
"Lead with Your Heart" will change your perception about life. Change your perception, change your life. It’s a story about survival and triumph. The strength of the human will. But most of all it’s a love story. How a connection between two strangers with 10,000 miles... - June 11, 2019 - Mother Martha Family Foundation
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R.
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P., of Flemington, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of dentistry. Each... - June 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
WOMB, Inc. Celebrates Thirty Years of Empowering Women and Their Families at the Agape Fest Holy Convocation in Princeton, NJ
Bishop Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas will be honored at the Bishop's Banquet by Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building, Inc. and Agape Tabernacle International Fellowship for her visionary leadership in the Church, Community and Academy. Ticket proceeds aid the Queen Mothers' School building project in Ejisu (Ghana, West Africa) which is spearheaded by the reigning Queen Mother of Ejisu, Nana Yaa Asantewaa, II. - June 09, 2019 - Women Organizing, Mobilizing & Building, Inc.
Trek Across Country Raises Awareness of Childhood Cancer
Thomas Curran Walks to Raise $20,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation - June 09, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Champions for Philanthropy to Honor Athletes for Giving Back at Most Valuable Philanthropist Basketball Awards
CFP will honor Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat and retired NBA champion Derek Anderson, alongside Dave Sanderson, at the event during NBA Draft Week. - June 09, 2019 - Champions for Philanthropy
South Nassau Communities Hospital Supporters Raise Nearly $600K
South Nassau's supporters from local business, civic and community groups flocked to the popular outing, which is the largest and most successful hospital golf outing on Long Island. - June 08, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Ticking Down to Team Tecsew’s Scafell Pike Charity Climb
It’s not long to go now for Tecsew’s Scafell Pike Charity Climb for Dementia UK. - June 08, 2019 - Tecsew Ltd.
Historic Fort Harrison Will Host Gentlemen’s Ball for Raising Funds to Tackle Human Rights Abuse
On June 8th, the historic Fort Harrison hotel of downtown Clearwater will host the Gentlemen's Course 2019 Gentlemen's Ball Against Human Trafficking to raise funds for tackling human rights abuse in the state of Florida. - June 08, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Honor Fathers This Father’s Day
On June 15th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will hold a pre- Father's Day Celebration to honor dads from across the Tampa Bay Area in a series of family oriented games and competitions. - June 08, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Toll Brothers Colorado Takes Stand Against Childhood Cancer with June 8 Alex's Lemonade Days Events
Proceeds from the June 8 events benefit the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fight childhood cancers. - June 08, 2019 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Puget Sound Business Journal Honors Denali at Corporate Citizenship Awards
Puget Sound Business Journal has named Denali Advanced Integration a 2019 Corporate Philanthropy List Maker. Denali was honored at the 2019 Corporate Citizenship Awards. - June 07, 2019 - Denali Advanced Integration
BWHI Joins Congressman Jimmy Gomez and Senator Patty Murray to Introduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019
Today, The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to introduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019. The legislation would expand access to preventive, lifesaving women’s health screenings... - June 07, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
CANstruction to Benefit Operation Food Search
Nine St. Louis teams to build structures at Saint Louis Science Center using only canned goods. - June 07, 2019 - Operation Food Search
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute to Debut "Mobile Entrepreneurship Leadership & Training Bus" (M.E.L.T. BUS) on Friday, June 7 in Boynton Beach
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will officially launch the Mobile Entrepreneurship Leadership & Training Bus (#MELTBUS) on Friday, June 7 at 6:30 PM at the First Transit Boynton Beach Headquarters, located at 3800 S. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33496. The mobile unit was converted from a... - June 06, 2019 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
WGU North Carolina and Families Forward Charlotte Sponsor Free Book Fair at Hornets Nest Elementary
More than 5,100 books distributed to students. - June 06, 2019 - WGU North Carolina
Sophia Edwards-Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., DABR Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sophia Edwards-Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., DABR of Lutz, Florida has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the... - June 05, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Corinne Marie Photography, $5 Bling Envy by Amanda & Skeleton Key Brewery Join “STOPPING TRAFFIC,” a Fashion-Forward Fundraising Event to Benefit Rahab's Daughters
Deanna Marie (DM) Label is proud to announce more of the amazing people who have joined in the fight against human trafficking and will be participating in STOPPING TRAFFIC. Co-hosted by Stan Mansion, this fundraising event will benefit local non-profit Rahab’s Daughters in their fight to... - June 03, 2019 - Deanna Marie Label, LLC
The Way to Happiness Association Helps Reform Inmates
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has long helped people by spreading calm through The Way to Happiness booklet. - June 02, 2019 - The Way to Happiness