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.
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
New Picture Book Reveals the Inner Workings of the Clothing Donation Bin Business and Exposes the Dark Truth About What People Really Donate
An experienced charity donation truck driver opens up about the realities of his job, exposes the international phenomenon of donation bin dumping and shares images of the many horrific items people choose to donate to their favorite charities. - September 03, 2018 - Zelpha Comics and Publishing Ltd.
The Fix Luxury Retreat During the Toronto Film Festival
the[fix] is a celebrity favourite with an enviable roster of A-listers benefitting from some fixing. As such, it was only fitting that the[fix] would offer their own take on the gifting suite where stars not only get lavished with curated swag, but also get to indulge in some much needed care for... - September 03, 2018 - the[fix]
IAHSP Hosts the 2018 Home Staging Conference & EXPO Oct 18-20 Featuring the Scott Brothers - Jonathan & Drew - HGTV's "Property Brothers," as Keynote Speakers
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP) is hosting the 2018 IAHSP Conference & Expo Oct 18-20 in Charlotte, NC. Keynote Speakers for this event are Drew & Jonathan Scott - HGTV's "Property Brothers." Top industry professionals will be speaking and sharing business strategies and success tips with attendees from around the world. - September 02, 2018 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
82 Year Old Stage 4 Cancer Patient to Model on the Runway During New York Fashion Week
82 year old Sarasota resident and Stage 4 cancer patient will fulfill a dream in New York as she models on the SMGlobal Catwalk during New York Fashion Week with non-profit organization, Say YES to Hope and their signature program, "Surviving in Fashion." - September 01, 2018 - Say YES to Hope
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Holly Springs, NC
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a 74-year-old woman in Holly Springs, North Carolina. - September 01, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Honor Sacrifice with Patriot Day Banquet
On September 8th, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers are holding their Patriot Day Awards Banquet to honor those who worked tirelessly and lost their lives serving at Ground Zero. The event will be held at Downtown Clearwater’s Historic Fort Harrison at 5:30pm. There is no cost to... - September 01, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Be The Difference Foundation Announces Honoring and Remembering Event Dallas, TX
Join Be The Difference Foundation in celebrating ovarian cancer awareness month while honoring and remembering supporters and volunteers who are helping make a difference in the battle against ovarian cancer at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Laura Rathe Fine Art 1130 Dragon Street, Dallas, TX. - September 01, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Tea Time for Tennis – Global Community Tennis Association to Hold Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
On Saturday September 1st, Global Community Tennis Association (GCT), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is holding an afternoon tea fundraiser in the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. Tickets to the tea are $20 each and it... - August 31, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Fort Harrison Historic Tour Provides a Look Into Past and Present Community Activities
Saturday, August 25th 18 people visited the Historic Fort Harrison to see the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization’s religious retreat. They learned about its history, got their questions about the religion answered and saw some of the community activities the Church hosts as well. - August 31, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation Award $69,000 in Scholarship Funds for 2018-2019
The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. (Club) and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce they have awarded scholarships to 16 outstanding women attending universities in the District of Columbia. The Club awarded $44,000 through its medical and nursing scholarship... - August 31, 2018 - Zonta Club of Washington, D.C.
Chicago Eco House to Have Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Chicago’s South Side on September 8 at 3 p.m.
Chicago Eco House, a non-profit that works to restore the inner city through sustainability and green energy, announces its official grand opening and ribbon cutting of Vernon Park Gardens located in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. at 6025 S. - August 30, 2018 - Pangea Properties
Senior Dogs at Stop the Suffering Fetch Grant
Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Stop the Suffering are among the winners. Stop the Suffering in Columbus is one of 66 animal welfare groups in 30 states who were chosen from more than 300... - August 30, 2018 - Stop the Suffering
Day of the African Equestrian: Celebration Extended to a Second Day - Singer/ Songwriter Drea D’nur to Headline Benefit Concert in Tryon, NC on Sept. 17
The celebration of African participation in the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games has been extended to a second day. A day of targeted activities has been added for Monday, September 17th in the Town of Tryon (North Carolina) - culminating with an evening of musical entertainment at the Rogers Park Amphitheater. Scheduled performers include Drea d'Nur, The Lemira Percussion Ensemble and Katrina "Kat" Williams. Beneficiaries include: Africare and the Focus on Africa Program at Merrill College. - August 29, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
Margaret Keymetian Ng, MSOD Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Margaret Keymetian Ng of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of non-profit services and organizational development. About... - August 29, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
ATL Beltline Neighborhood Grows in Secret
Outside investors enhance Chosewood Park neighborhood by growing community. Revitalizing a Neighborhood. - August 28, 2018 - Beltwood Property Management
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at New Life Christian Center; Novato Church Goes Solar and Cuts Energy Expenses
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 111 kW DC solar system at New Life Christian Center in Novato, CA. The system is designed to offset close to 93% of their annual utility bills for the church and school facilities. New Life is reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - August 28, 2018 - SolarCraft
Joey’s P.A.W. Helps Over 60 Special Needs Dogs in One Year
Joey’s P.A.W. has helped over 60 special needs dogs have a better quality of life since the founding of the organization in August 2017. Over the past year, 58 dogs have been outfitted with wheelchairs, five dogs have received custom prosthetics and six dogs have been adopted. “All... - August 27, 2018 - Joey's P.A.W.
Cribs for Kids Partners with First Responders in National Public Safety Initiative Program
Cribs for Kids has proudly partnered with local, regional and national first responders in a National Public Safety Initiative. Cribs for Kids’ National Public Safety Initiative is a program seeking to educate first responders on infant safe sleep and empower them to then educate parents and... - August 27, 2018 - Cribs for Kids
Pangea Properties Donates Backpacks and School Supplies to 400 Chicago Youth
Pangea Properties, a private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), partnered with The Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) on Aug. 9 to provide 400 children with backpacks and school supplies. For the 6th year in a row, volunteers from Pangea Properties helped direct 400 elementary-aged... - August 27, 2018 - Pangea Properties
Tampa Bay Charities Make New Contacts Through Speed Networking at Fort Harrison
On Wednesday, August 22, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization held its bimonthly Charity Coalition Luncheon, a networking event for non-profit organizations and charities. Over 50 Tampa Bay non-profit organizations were represented including the Pinellas Sheriff’s Police... - August 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
One Year After Historic Hurricane Season Matthew 25: Ministries Continues to Provide Long-Term Relief
One year later, Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH continues providing aid to areas that were affected by the historic series of hurricanes that swept through the Gulf Coast and Caribbean last fall. In 2018, Matthew 25 has shipped approximately 60 truckloads of long-term recovery and relief to hurricane victims of Harvey, Irma and Maria. - August 26, 2018 - Matthew 25: Ministries
TFI Envision Helps with Clarity of Purpose for Homes With Hope
HWH reached out to TFI Envision, Inc. for their brand overview and research services. - August 26, 2018 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Operation Food Search Partners with Volunteer Management Software Company
St. Louis non-profit agency is the area's first organization to utilize Community Connect program. - August 25, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Songs for Sound #HEARtheMUSIC Project Supports America’s Heroes Living with Hearing Loss at the 100th American Legion National Convention
The #HEARtheMUSIC Project travels the nation to raise Awareness, increase Access and encourage Action around hearing loss, the number one service-related injury affecting veterans. - August 24, 2018 - Songs for Sound
Africa Wide Gospel Outreach Joining Many Ministries May 2020
Mass gospel outreach program to be accomplished as visioned by evangelist Ms. Jennifer Wilde’s vision of “One God – One Day – One Africa” (1GDA), unites many renowned ministries for May 2020 for the whole continent of Africa. - August 24, 2018 - One God - One Day - One Africa
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 11-Year-Old Boy in Saskatchewan, Canada
An 11-year old boy named Sascha living in Saskatchewan, Canada, received a very special delivery today of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. - August 24, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
PRxP of KS LLC Achieves Accreditation with ACHC
PRxP of Kansas Pharmacy proudly announces it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Specialty Pharmacy Services. Accreditation is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC... - August 24, 2018 - Healthcare Ventures Group/Physicians Rx Pharmacies
Healthy Humor to Launch Red Nose Docs at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Nation's largest healthcare clowning organization adds another of America's preeminent pediatric institutions to its ranks. - August 23, 2018 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Indie Filmmaker's Investigation of an Unsolved Murder Piques the Interest of Professor Angela Bell of Southern University Law Center
Inspired by a story that was kept alive by her grandfather, A.L. Smith unravels the mystery surrounding the murder of Mrs. Mary Allen Booth, the wife of a prominent Shreveport business owner. Mrs. Booth's semi-frozen remains were discovered in Frierson, Louisiana near the home of Lemon Howard, a mentally disabled African-American youth. Howard is wrongfully accused of the crime and tragically spends 42 years in Louisiana's penal system. - August 22, 2018 - ALS Creations, LLC
The Book Fairies Names Rebecca Kennedy Lakhani Executive Director
In Wake of 1 Millionth Book Donation Earlier This Year, Literacy Non-Profit Makes Push for Growth in Donor Base with Addition of Development Veteran - August 22, 2018 - The Book Fairies
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 10-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 10-year-old boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada. - August 21, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Rising Ground & Edwin Gould, Two of Metro New York’s Leading Human Services Organizations, to Integrate Operations
Union will streamline costs and broaden social impact; Rising Ground’s management proficiency and Edwin Gould’s intimate partner violence expertise will enhance programs of both organizations. - August 19, 2018 - Rising Ground
The Boy Scouts Dive in to a Different Dimension with the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre
On Tuesday August 14, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, opened and supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, hosted the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre in their final rehearsals of their upcoming presentation of L. Ron Hubbard’s pulp fiction story The... - August 19, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Scubanauts Dive Into Their Next Regional Meeting at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On Saturday August 18, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, will host the regional meeting of SCUBAnauts International, Inc., a non-profit organization that teaches marine science through SCUBA diving to local youth to develop... - August 19, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Children’s Home Network’s Kinship Program Celebrates Grandparents in Tampa Bay as Mayor Bob Buckhorn Proclaims September 14th as Grandparents Day Celebration 2018
The Kinship program of the Children’s Home Network will celebrate all grandparents, and relative caregivers raising children in Tampa Bay on September 13th and 14th in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Sadly, there are many children ages 0-18 in Tampa Bay who are removed from their parents... - August 18, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Rock-A-Thon, Food Drive & Vendor Fair to Benefit East Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry & Neighborhood Church Seniors
On August 25, 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm, Neighborhood Church will be holding a Rock-A-Thon, Food Drive, & Vendor Fair at Desert Christian School Wrightstown Campus located at 9415 Wrightstown Rd., Tucson, AZ 85715. The food drive will benefit the East Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry. The mission... - August 17, 2018 - Neighborhood Church
Boat Manufacturers Work to Minimize the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) harm water access, fishing, boating and tourism. A technical information report has been published for boat manufacturers to reference that provides information regarding Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) with consideration to the design and construction of boats, trailers, engines, components, and accessories in order to minimize the spread of AIS. - August 15, 2018 - ABYC
Patient Safety Movement’s 2018 Midyear Planning Meeting is Sold Out
The 2018 Midyear Planning Meeting, co-convened by UCI Health, brings together leading medical experts for an intimate examination of the 6 leading causes of preventable patient deaths in hospitals. - August 14, 2018 - Patient Safety Movement Foundation
Percussion Play Introduces New Grand and Baby Floor Pianos
Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - August 14, 2018 - Percussion Play
Back to School Movie Night Offers Supplies and Moral Code
On Friday, August 3, The Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay, internationally supported by the Church of Scientology, hosted its First Annual Back to School Movie Night at Osceola Courtyard in Downtown Clearwater. The event featured a school supplies giveaway, a showing of the movie School of... - August 13, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Inclusive Play Places, LLC Launches “Tony’s Place, Autism & Special Needs Gym” in Minneapolis/St. Paul
One in 59 children in America will be diagnosed with autism every year. Inclusive Play Places, LLC will open Tony’s Place, Autism & Special Needs Gym in Northtown Mall, Blaine Minnesota, in October 2018 to provide support for families with children on the spectrum as well as those with other abilities to create an inclusive play place where children of all abilities may play together. - August 09, 2018 - Inclusive Play Places LLC
Refugee Student Spearheads Opening of an Aerospace Lab to Promote STEM Education and Launches First Social Entrepreneurial Aviation Product
Stratos Aviation Association announces the establishment of the Stratos Aerospace Lab coinciding with the launch of its first social entrepreneurial product: Ventus, designed and engineered by a Syrian-Armenian refugee student in Montreal, Canada. - August 09, 2018 - Stratos Aviation
ADP Partners with National Black MBA Association Chicago for the Premier Chicago Area One-Day Conference for Diverse Leadership & Advancement
Business Leadership Institute - Circle of Influence Conference is believed to be an event not to be missed. The Business Leadership Institute (BLI) is an annual one-day power-packed conference filled with seminars and networking geared toward industry best practices in leadership, innovation, and... - August 08, 2018 - National Black MBA Association Chicago
Autism Service Dog from SDWR Delivered to 7-Year-Old Boy in York, Maine
A 7-year-old Boy in York, Maine named Jackson received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - August 08, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR