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.
Project Boon and Bloomington Community Health Center Join Forces for July’s Backpack Giveaway & Resource Fair in Bloomington, CA
Free Event Will Provide Health Screenings, Back-to-School Backpacks, and a Warm Meal to Local Families in Need. - June 01, 2019 - Project Boon
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Luncheon
Mr. August Ryan taught nonprofit leaders the make or break factors of picture taking that result in photos that communicate their message to the nonprofits’ communities. The seminar was held as part of the monthly luncheons at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in downtown Clearwater. - June 01, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Teaches Youth to Have a Fun and Safe Summer
Among the activities at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center’s Pre-Memorial Day event, families and children of all ages participated in Shihan Walter Evans’ self-defense in Osceola Courtyard in downtown Clearwater. Guests also enjoyed games and refreshments. - May 31, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
UCP of Greater Cleveland's 33rd Annual Golf Tournament Takes Place Monday, June 3rd
Presented by Medical Mutual - May 31, 2019 - UCP of Greater Cleveland
Protesters March in Red for the Red Rage Reproductive Rights Protest
Lines of protestors in red will march in the Arts District of Las Vegas in solidarity with all those who will bleed and die as their reproductive rights are denied. - May 30, 2019 - Haven Craft
Nathaniel's Hope Launches Make 'm Smile Festival in Downtown Orlando Lake Eola This Saturday
The 17th Annual Make 'm Smile festival hosted by Nathaniel's Hope is among the largest event in the nation celebrating VIP Kids with special needs and their families. Make 'm Smile honors 3000 VIP kids/families and brings together 450 area volunteers, 120 vendors/exhibitors plus more than 50 corporate and community sponsors for a day full of family fun, interactive games, food and entertainment. Top 8 American Idol Finalist Alyssa Raghu and her band Latitude 28 headlines on the live stage. - May 30, 2019 - Nathaniel's Hope
Ryan Rossow, Co-Founder of the South Bay Food Initiative, Receives Charlaine Deatherage Award from Mira Costa High School
Mira Costa High School recognizes their highest ranking Juniors, with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher, at the All Awards Ceremony on March 29, 2019. - May 30, 2019 - South Bay Food Initiative
Junior Achievement of North Florida Has Released Their 2019 ROI
Survey of students, teachers and volunteers measures JA success. - May 30, 2019 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
1-800-PACK-RAT Renews Partnership with Homes For Our Troops
1-800-PACK-RAT Extends Partnership with Homes For Our Troops to Provide Portable Storage Containers for Home Build Sites. - May 29, 2019 - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Colorado Burger King Franchisee, Ocedon, Donates $5,600 to The Home Front Cares
Ocedon Recently Partnered with Military Veterans Organization, The Home Front Cares, to Support the Men and Women Who Serve Our Country. - May 29, 2019 - Ocedon
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to Host 26th Annual Western Roundup Event for Oncology Kids and Their Families
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) prepares to kick off the summer with its annual Western Roundup on Sunday, June 9th. - May 29, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
WIN Warehouse Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Headquarters
On March 14, WIN Warehouse held a ribbon cutting for their renovated St. Louis headquarters to signify a grand reopening. The event was also an open house for its members, including nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches. Speakers included Josh Wilson, president/executive director of... - May 28, 2019 - WIN Warehouse
Summer Food Service Program - Free Meals
ThruGuidance Ministries, Inc. announces sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be provided to all children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age to surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. - May 28, 2019 - ThruGuidance Ministries, Inc.
New “fasting to Feed” Campaign Launches During the Month of Ramadan
Humanity First USA (HFUSA), with the support of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, is launching its Fasting to Feed campaign during the final 10 days of Ramadan this year through June 6, 2019, in an effort to help Americans suffering from hunger. By fasting for over 16 hours a day during this month,... - May 26, 2019 - Humanity First
Global Peace Foundation Malaysia Lights up Sarawakian Village with Solar Energy
In the small village of Sion in Sarawak, 45 families have been living without electricity for the past 27 years. Through Global Peace Foundation Malaysia's All-Lights Village initiative, the solar energy was brought to relieve the energy poverty in Sion. - May 25, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Goes Down the Rabbit Hole to Acknowledge Volunteers
At the CCV Center volunteer appreciation tea party tables were set up with Alice in Wonderland quotes, red roses and “EAT ME” & “DRINK ME” signs. - May 24, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Lampkin Foundation Calls for Volunteers for June 1 Tree Planting Event
Join D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation volunteers and its community partners as it holds its second neighborhood tree planting event Saturday, June 1, 2019. This year’s event will take place at Ontario’s Veterans Memorial Park located on Grove and D St. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in lending a hand can drop in anytime that morning. - May 23, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
First Responders Unite to Arrest and Extinguish ALS
Inaugural Arrest and Extinguish event at Tanglewood raises over $50,000 for ALS research. - May 23, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Author, Nicole Thompson Seeks to End the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities with Newly Released Book, Black Therapists Rock: a Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts
Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts seeks to end the mental health stigma in Black communities. Since trauma is healed better collectively, each author shares personal accounts of depression, abuse, grief, and other forms of trauma that is often ignored in the community. The authors’ vulnerability gives hope to people with similar experiences. Nicole’s chapter reveals childhood memories of her mom’s depression that ended with her lifeless body lying next to her at age 8. - May 23, 2019 - GOAT Educators
Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Luncheon is a Tremendous Success
Over $160,000 raised to support the program at the heart of our community. - May 23, 2019 - Dream Foundation
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Fusion Medical Staffing Takes Corporate Responsibility to the Next Level
Company becomes the first medical staffing agency committed to making a donation to NAMI for every completed travel assignment beginning May 1st, 2019. - May 22, 2019 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Rose Only Colorado Hospital Continuing to Earn Straight A's from Leapfrog Group
Rose Medical Center is one of 41 hospitals nationwide to continue earning straight A's from The Leapfrog Group. - May 22, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Medical Mutts Helps Owner Train Her Own Seizure Alert Dog and Get Her Life Back
Dublin is a very special basset hound. This unusual service dog never misses a seizure and alerts Olivia so that she can prepare and get to a safe place. With him by her side, Olivia has been able to get her life back. Diagnosed with epileptic seizures after high school, Olivia, now in her... - May 21, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Celebrates Their Awards Gala at the Mansion at Oyster Bay
Tonia DeCosimo, founder of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) celebrated their Awards Gala at the Mansion at Oyster Bay in Woodbury, New York on May 16, 2019. This event was held to celebrate all women. Fifteen extraordinary women were chosen to be honored with... - May 21, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
IVI Launches Value Blueprints Research Brief Series; Series Explores Research and Methods to Improve Value Assessment
Briefs Highlight: Lung Cancer Patient Perspectives Are A Missing Piece of Value Assessment Puzzle; "Value of Hope" Offers Potential Enhancement to Next-Generation Value Assessment - May 20, 2019 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Yardstick Management Expands Leadership Team with the Appointment of Several Talented Senior Consultants
Yardstick Management Welcomes Jeana Brown, Melanie Calhoun and Gil Rodriguez to Leadership Team. - May 18, 2019 - Yardstick Management LLC
Children Honor and Help Mom for Mother’s Day at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted Mother's Day Celebration to commemorate all of mom's love and care throughout the years. - May 18, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Masons Set Three Years of Mother’s Day Celebration in Stone at Historic Fort Harrison in Downtown Clearwater
The Church of Scientology hosted the Third Annual Mother's Day Celebration for Stone Square Masonic Lodge No. 42 at downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison to honor moms everywhere. - May 18, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Lauded Motown Songwriter Paul Lubanski Pens Powerful Pro-Life Ballad
"Dear Mom," Michigan native Paul Lubanski’s 21st song release is spiraling around-the-world with the help of the Christian pro-life community. Its message is profoundly presented both lyrically and performance-wise. It features a mellifluous anonymous female voice speaking to her... - May 17, 2019 - Paul Lubanski
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Receives an A in Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group for Tenth Consecutive Time
The A-rating for Spring of 2019 marks five-years of consistent A-ratings for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. - May 17, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Junior Achievement of North Florida Celebrated 100 Years of Service at the Hall of Fame Luncheon
Darnell Smith was presented with the Thompson S. Baker Award. - May 17, 2019 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Brings Active Shooter Awareness to Kansas City
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host an active shooter town hall meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, with keynote speaker from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisor (PSA) team. - May 16, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Reality Changers Launches Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate 18th Birthday
Reality Changers Launches Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate 18th Birthday. Throughout the Weekend of May 16-19, 2019 All Funds Given Will be Doubled. - May 16, 2019 - Reality Changers
Operation Food Search Hosts Summer Meals Kickoff
Food & Fun Club serves up nutritious food and educational inspiration. - May 16, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search to Present at School Nutrition Association's Conference
St. Louis non-profit agency representatives to give insight, facility tour. - May 16, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Acquire Volunteers at Local Boys and Girls Club
Part of the Acquire team donated their time to a local Boys and Girls Club by helping out with an after school program for elementary and middle school kids. - May 15, 2019 - Acquire
JC Miller Pens a Wildly Compelling Tale in Faith-Based Debut Book Series
"I Am Rahab: A Novel" is a profound story of sacrifice and redemption set to modern times. - May 15, 2019 - Jess, Mo' Books LLC
Waldorf Publishing and ShaggyPup.com, Both Based in Grapevine, Texas Are Thrilled to be Donating Over 55,000 Books to Goodwill with a $750,000 Retail Value
Waldorf Publishing and ShaggyPup.com strives to benefit local causes and create a feel good story in a world that is in need of more stories to make people smile. - May 15, 2019 - Waldorf Publishing
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Advocates at 2019 Crystal Vision Awards
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) hosted its annual Crystal Vision Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Noah’s Event Venue in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities... - May 14, 2019 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
A Fireman and His Rescue Dog on a Mission
Penelope, an Australian shepherd mix, has an important mission: helping her person cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Nathan is a fire fighter. Over the past decade, his family had noticed a significant change in his behavior at home and interactions with his loved ones. Years of... - May 14, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor
First Responders Unite to End ALS at Inaugural Arrest & Extinguish Event
On May 18th, first responders will unite for a tug-of-war event at Tanglewood to raise money for ALS research. - May 11, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Meals On Wheels of Tampa to Deliver Hurricane Preparedness Packs to Elderly & Homebound Neighbors Saturday Morning
On Saturday, May 18th, Meals On Wheels of Tampa (MOWTampa) will provide over 800 hurricane preparedness packs to all program recipients in preparation for this year’s hurricane season. The hurricane packs will consist of nonperishable food for up to five days, water, shelter information... - May 11, 2019 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Nonprofit Releases 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 14-Year Data Set (2005 to 2018)
In 2018, canines killed 36 Americans, pit bulls contributed to 72% of these deaths. Over the last 14 years, canines killed 471 Americans. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (311) and rottweilers (47), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - May 10, 2019 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Shows Local Families the "Fourth" Within
Local families gather at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to celebrate a fun and safe Star Wars Day, known as "May the 4th be with you." - May 10, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Adult Leader of Boy Scouts Troop 313 Receives Silver Beaver Award from Greater Tampa Bay Area Council
Peggy Kirk, adult leader of Boy Scouts Troop 313, received the Silver Beaver Award during the 2019 Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Banquet for her outstanding demonstration of dedication to Scouting. - May 10, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Foster Homes Needed for Exceptional Dogs
Medical Mutts, a nonprofit service dog training organization, specializing in training dogs to help with diabetes, seizures or PTSD, is looking for very special people to foster their dogs. “Our dogs need to spend times in regular homes,” explains Melissa Morris, Director of training at... - May 09, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Home Health Leaders Applaud House Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Home Health Reforms
Partnership and NAHC commend bipartisan lawmakers for introducing legislation to refine new Medicare home health payment model. - May 09, 2019 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
SimplyCast Partners with the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia
SimplyCast has partnered with the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia to provide digital engagement technology to non-profit organizations across the province. This partnership will allow non-profit organizations to harness the power of online communication to connect with their audience and stakeholders. SimplyCast is proud to be able to support non-profit initiatives in Nova Scotia through this partnership. - May 09, 2019 - SimplyCast