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.
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Goes Organic with Home Gardening Workshop with Garden Clubs
On September 23, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center is hosting a free organic gardening workshop to local nonprofit garden clubs featuring Ms. Jai McFall. Guests will learn how to grow organic foods, with little to no chemicals, to live healthier lives. Ms. McFall has been in the organic... - September 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Community Leaders Strut for a Cause at Annual Fashions with Flair Charity Fundraiser
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), a non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, held their 15th Annual Fashions with Flair Silent Auction and Fashion Show, their most successful fashion show in over 10 years. The funds raised benefitted the Pinellas Sheriff’s... - September 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
SAFE Federal Credit Union Donates $25,000 for Hurricane Relief
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has donated $25,000 for disaster relief related to Hurricane Florence. The credit union raised most of that amount through the sale of emergency lanterns ahead of the storm, then topped off the donation to make it an even... - September 22, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Jewelers Direct Launches Bling For Blindness Benefit Auction
100 independent retail jewelers join together to bring sparkling change to how the world sees. - September 21, 2018 - Jewelers Direct
Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
America's Got Talent Finalist Katrina "Kat" Williams to Headline Day of the African Equestrian Gala on Saturday, September 22 in North Carolina
Singer, songwriter Katrina “Kat” Williams and her trio will entertain guests at the Day of the African Equestrian soirée on Saturday Evening, September 22nd at Harambee Farm in the Green Creek Township of North Carolina’s Polk County. The evening will benefit Africa focused charities. - September 21, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
Operation Food Search Names Brianna Kinder as Fellow
Fellowship part of St. Louis non-profit agency's "Campaign to End Childhood Hunger" - September 20, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Bloomex Sponsors Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure 2018
Bloomex is proud to be a sponsor of the Canadian Cancer Society’s CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 56 run sites across Canada. Bloomex is delighted to provide pink carnations to all breast cancer survivors on Run day. In addition, the Bloomex FlowerNite team will be on... - September 20, 2018 - Bloomex
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
United Energy Trading Wins Major Award for Decade of Fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Local energy company wins major award for a decade of fundraising. - September 18, 2018 - United Energy Trading
BeatStoc Platform Prepares to Enter Music Industry Market, Offers Innovation with FanVestingTM Platform
BeatStoc is poised to enter the lucrative subscription market, with Billboard reporting there are now 51 Million paid Music Streaming subscribers in the U.S. market. On top of those subscribers, there are an additional 29 million users that are either on free trials or have bundled music service... - September 18, 2018 - BeatStoc
Fifth Annual Kid’s Fun Run - Free Event Hosted by Jon Letko and Global Healthcare Management
Promoting Fitness and Fun for Kids - September 17, 2018 - Global Healthcare Mgmt
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Edmond, OK
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Cash in Edmond, Oklahoma. - September 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Human Development Center Needs Volunteers & Donors for Tampa Street Revitalization Project Starting September 29th, 2018
Tampa charity needs volunteers & donors for a revitalization project for their Tampa Street Headquarters, plan include interior & exterior renovations and a custom sculpture donated by Rustic Steel Creations. - September 15, 2018 - Human Development Center, Inc.
SAFE Federal Credit Union Raises $18,000 for Hurricane Relief Before Florence Arrives
SAFE Federal Credit Union, headquartered in the heart of South Carolina, has raised more than $18,000 for disaster relief in just two days leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Florence in the region. “We saw this as an opportunity to help our members preparing for the coming storm, while... - September 15, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Partners with for Mega Social Media Seminar
On the 13th of October, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center will be presenting a mega seminar on using Facebook to promote Not for Profit events, featuring Natalie Nagengast, Founder of Markets for Makers. The seminar will show how to use this simple, but powerful, tool to create... - September 15, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Activists Worldwide Fast in Solidarity on World Day for Farmed Animals, Tuesday, Oct. 2
On October 2nd, animal rights activists around the globe will fast in solidarity in observance of the 36th annual World Day for Farmed Animals. - September 14, 2018 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Grover Cleveland Inaugural Ball Celebrates New Jersey History on November 10th
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association and The Montclair Orchestra are pleased to invite the public to an interactive and opulent ball celebrating the 1883 Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Upper Montclair Women's Club in Montclair, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 6:30pm. - September 14, 2018 - Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Ultimatum, Inc. Partners with Cajun Navy Relief to Support Their Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Hurricane Florence, a category 1 storm, hit the Carolinas on September 13. Nonprofit organization, Cajun Navy Relief sprung into action with relief efforts, and is currently fundraising using a campaign on Ultimatum. The first $100 in donations made to the campaign will be matched by Ultimatum, Inc., and will go towards supporting the relief effort. - September 14, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Kent Speakman Awarded "Most Influential Producer of 2018" at the 2nd Annual Influencer Awards in Bel Air
Kent Speakman, a Hollywood producer & creator of KNEKT TV has won the Most Influential Producer of 2018 at the 2nd Annual Influencer Awards held in Bel Air. The Influencer Awards (formerly i100) celebrate and recognize individuals who have established a significant broadening influence through... - September 14, 2018 - KNEKT®tv
Kids Book Company Unique Fundraising Program Created for Charities and Community Groups
The Kids Book Company has launched a unique initiative for community groups and charities to be able to fundraise easily through their products. - September 14, 2018 - The Kids Book Company
Operation Food Search's Longtime Executive Director to Retire
Sunny Schaefer played a key role at the St. Louis non-profit hunger relief organization for 22 years. - September 14, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Stedman Graham to Speak at 5LINX National Training Event in Atlanta
Nine-time INC 500/5000 honoree 5LINX announces that Stedman Graham will be the featured speaker at its upcoming National Training. - September 13, 2018 - 5LINX
Instant Imprints to Sponsor the 2018 Tee It Up for the Troops Charity Golf Tournament
The promotional marketing brand will provide apparel and signage for the event on September 17th. - September 13, 2018 - Instant Imprints
MeckEd is Addressing the Opportunity Gap
Charlotte Next, a program of MeckEd, a nonprofit intermediary, is working to close the opportunity gap by providing funding to five Out of School Time providers who will serve 200 Charlotte Mecklenburg middle school students at Albemarie Road Middle School, James Martin Middle School, and Sedgefield Middle School beginning in fall 2018. The schools were selected in collaboration with district leadership and based upon geographic needs, achievement data, and attendance data. - September 13, 2018 - MeckEd
Bloomex Supports Breakfast Club of Canada Through Donation at Checkout
Bloomex is proud to announce that they will be supporting Breakfast Club of Canada through their donation at checkout initiative for the month of September, 2018. Bloomex customers can choose to donate two dollars at checkout when they buy any item at bloomex.ca. All funds raised will go directly... - September 13, 2018 - Bloomex
Ultimatum Public Beta Launched with Five New Charity Partners
After graduating from the Founder Institute accelerator program in July 2018, Ultimatum is now in public beta, and their new website enables customers to turn everyday engagement on social media into donations for nonprofits. As part of their public release, Ultimatum is proud to announce partnerships with five charities: RedRover, The Dru Project, Students for Change, Hearing the Homeless, and The Matthew Shepard Foundation. - September 12, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Love Without Reason SHINE Atlanta Fashion Show; This Event Helps LWR Raise Funds to Help Children with Craniofacial Defects and Bring Awareness About Human Trafficking
The SHINE fashion show is an event that benefits the Chattanooga-based nonprofit, Love Without Reason. Get ready for an exciting night of Fashion, Food and Fun at the SHINE fashion show on Saturday evening, October 6, 2018 at 6PM. The Infinite Energy Center (6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097) will be rocking with the Afro-Indian themed fashion show featuring designers from Atlanta to Africa. - September 12, 2018 - Love Without Reason
The Garden City Hotel Hosts Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction to Benefit USO of Metropolitan New York
The Garden City Hotel is excited to host the Fall Sports Players Ball on Thursday, September 13. The event starts at 6 pm at the Patio Bar and will be celebrating a night of sports featuring a silent auction with autographed sports memorabilia and proceeds will be donated to the USO of Metropolitan New York. Tickets are $25 and include two tap beers. - September 12, 2018 - The Garden City Hotel
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Board Chairman, Mt Sinai Health Network President
In honor of their leadership and vision that led to the affiliation between South Nassau Communities Hospital and the Mount Sinai Health System, Joseph J. Fennessy, and Arthur Klein are the honorees of South Nassau's "Soirée Under the Stars." - September 12, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
International OCD Foundation Announces the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk on October 6th to Kick-Off OCD Awareness Week
This year, to kick-off OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will invite members of the broader mental health community, including related mental health organizations, to come together at the National Mall in Washington D.C. to advocate and raise awareness at the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk. - September 11, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church – September 20, 2018. Open to the Public. Free Parking.
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its September 2018 Colloquium: Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church presented by Dr. Kathleen McChesney, Author and former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI; September 20, 2018; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - September 11, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
ALA Executive Director Among Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives
In its first-ever list of the kind, Crain’s Chicago Business identified 88 LGBTQ leaders from a wide range of sectors: finance, tech, nonprofits, media, the arts and more. The Association of Legal Administrators’ Executive Director, Oliver Yandle, JD, CAE, was one of the individuals... - September 11, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
Operation Food Search Serves Over 92,000 Meals During Summer Program
St. Louis non-profit agency continues program expansion by serving more meals to area youth. - September 09, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Elwyn Adds First Chief Medical Officer to Executive Team
Elwyn, one of the nation’s most-recognized and historical human service providers of behavioral health and developmental disabilities services, today announced that Dr. Kurt Miceli, MD, MBA has been named the organization’s first-ever Chief Medical Officer. Adding a physician leader to... - September 09, 2018 - Elwyn
Spirit Within Art Launches Its Native American Spirit Collection, Featuring 17 Extraordinary Works of Visionary Fine Art by Renowned Artist Shel Waldman
Experienced entrepreneurs, educators and co-founders of Spirit Within Art LLC, business manager Isabella and artist Shel Waldman enjoy creating and offering works of artistic beauty that enlighten, inspire and empower the spirit, illustrating the interconnectedness of humankind with all living things. - September 08, 2018 - Spirit Within Art LLC
Recovery Unplugged Kicks Off National Recovery Month Campaign
Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers kicked-off a multimedia marketing campaign in observance of National Recovery Month. The campaign aims to promote awareness, education, and empowerment throughout the recovery community and their loved ones. Content is being created that celebrate those in recovery, provide information to help people stay clean, and educate loved ones about treatment and the recovery process. - September 08, 2018 - Recovery Unplugged
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Hosts Monthly Networking Luncheon
On the 25th of September, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center is hosting its monthly luncheon for local non-profits to network and discuss how they can work together to achieve their goals. The luncheon provides a venue where nonprofits can form new partnerships to increase the influence... - September 08, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed with Free Wheelchair Mission at Mercer Island Community Center
Powerful Documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," Chronicles One-Million-Wheelchair Journey - September 07, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
IndyCREW Jingled in July
Successful 2018 IndyCREW golf outing results in sizable donations to charitable organizations. - September 07, 2018 - IndyCREW
Say YES to HOPE Gives Stage 4 Cancer Patient Opportunity to Model for the 3rd Time During New York Fashion Week
Darla Rodgers is on fire with life. She is showing everyone that there is always hope. She loves being a model – the dress, hair, makeup and excitement, but to show the world that cancer is not all doom and gloom and to be with the other survivors is a priceless gift she gives to other cancer patients. - September 06, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
Volunteer Service Dog Raisers Needed for Nonprofit Organization
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers (SDWR) is seeking volunteer service dog raisers to assist the nonprofit organization in the vital work it does to fulfill its mission. - September 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Jamar James, Digital Currency Guy, Presents at IVAR Realtor Seminar
Jamar James, the Digital Currency Guy and leading expert, will discuss Bitcoin and its impact on the real estate market, including how to use Crypto Currency to buy real estate and its future impact to real estate professionals. - September 06, 2018 - Digital Currency Guy
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize 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... - September 06, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Partner with Los Angeles Chargers to Enhance Facilities & Programming
Chargers’ corporate partner Bob’s Discount Furniture to join in renovations at BGCMLA Watts/Willowbrook and Challengers Clubhouses. - September 06, 2018 - The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles
The Plexus Groupe Intern Selected as The Council Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Kyle Vitale, a student at Illinois State University and a summer intern at The Plexus Groupe, has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 academic scholarship for the 2018-19 year academic year, as announced today by The Council Foundation. “The Plexus Groupe is very proud of Kyle for being... - September 04, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Transcontinental Electric Skateboard Ride by 61 Year Old Skateboarder
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum founder, Jack Smith (61), has resumed his electric skateboard ride across America. His original 2016 ride began in Eugene, Oregon and ended in Mountain Home, Idaho after 460 miles. His second attempt began on August 16th, 2018 in Mountain Home, Idaho. The e-board ride... - September 04, 2018 - Morro Bay Skateboard Museum
Visiting Public School Teacher Cries Over State of Students Who Couldn't Speak Any English Though in Class for Many Months
The tension a public school teacher experiences when faced by an influx of students from multiple countries can be enormous and has led one teacher to say, “enough is enough.” Tamilla Palmer Perera, the creator of Champion English: How to Speak English Fast, said she was motivated to... - September 04, 2018 - 12 Streams Encouragement Center
Honoring U.S. Senator John McCain and His Work with Walking Shield, Inc. and Impovershed Native American Communities
Walking Shield, Inc. sends its condolences to the family and friends of the late Senator John McCain. They would also like to acknowledge his tremendous support of the efforts to improve the quality of life for American Indian families. Senator McCain assisted with sponsoring legislation to... - September 04, 2018 - Walking Shield, Inc.
Precision Door Service of Northeast Florida Supports The Women’s Center of Brevard County Florida
Precision Door Service of Northeast Florida is proud to support the Women’s Center in Brevard County Florida’s fundraiser event, “Dude Looks Like a Lady – Men Against Domestic Violence.” "It's important for us to be involved and we are honored to support this... - September 04, 2018 - Precision Door Service