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.

Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Advocates at 2018 Crystal Vision Awards

Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) hosted its annual Crystal Vision Awards ceremony on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Best Western Premier in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. LEBW was honored to have Governor Jim Doyle as Keynote speaker and Master of Ceremonies, Ms. Amy Carlson, NBC15 News. Since 2007,... - March 13, 2018 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin

TEACH Has Officially Serviced Its 1,800th Child

TEACH has been able to serve over 1800 children in 22 hospitals in the U.S. and Israel but hopes to expand in the coming year, to reach even more children. To support this endeavor, a campaign has been launched to spread TEACH’s mission and to secure the financial support necessary to bring educational and entertaining activities to hundreds of additional children. https://teach4kids.networkforgood.com/projects/45491-teach - March 11, 2018 - TEACH

Mary’s Center Celebrates 30 Years of Service in the DC Metro Area

From a small basement to eight locations, the Center has touched thousands of lives. - March 09, 2018 - Mary's Center

John Maxwell and His Team Deliver Strategic Leadership Development Tools for Costa Rican Transformation at Request of Costa Rican President

John C. Maxwell and his team of certified international coaches, volunteers and leaders, including Walter Finnigan local certified coach and founder of LEAF Advising, are converging on San Jose, Costa Rica at the invitation of President Luis Guillermo Solis. This special delegation will conduct a... - March 08, 2018 - LEAF Advising

Click & Pledge Announces Video Player That Accepts Online Donations

pledgeTV™, a revolutionary online video player, lets viewers donate directly to an organization while donors watch their videos. pledgeTV™ is free for all Click & Pledge accounts to access. - March 07, 2018 - Click & Pledge

New Mobile Application "thirty2give Virtual Mentoring" Provides a Global Framework for Transferring Knowledge

Business executives to launch a disruptive innovative approach to mentoring that will contribute to the success of people around the globe from all walks of life and professions. - March 07, 2018 - thirty2give

March 2018 is Supply Management Month

ISM-Houston, Inc. Joins Other Supply Management Associations Worldwide To Recognize March 2018 as Supply Management Month. - March 07, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.

Honoring Community Volunteers for National Volunteer Week

Recognizing and thanking Tampa Bay area volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to important causes. - March 07, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO

NJ-Based Meal Prep Company Eat Clean Bro Pays for the $1,600 Uber Ride

Kenny Bachman, the 21 year old with the $1,600+ Uber bill from West Virginia to New Jersey just got hi saving grace: NJ-based meal prep company, Eat Clean Bro has offered to pay for his ride. Prior to Eat Clean Bro offering to cover the Uber fare, old Bachman started a GoFundMe page to help him pay for his ride. Now, in collaboration with Eat Clean Bro, Bachman will be giving all GoFundMe donations to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) an organization dedicated to creating safe roads. - March 06, 2018 - Eat Clean Bro

Who Was Christopher Columbus? Experts Near Astonishing Consensus

Twenty specialists from Europe and America will gather in Lisbon this week. They believe it's time to conclusively validate their decades of research into the origins and the role of history's most famous navigator. Though important questions remain unanswered, the wide-ranging body of facts and inferences that's been assembled appears sufficient to demolish a long-established mythology surrounding Columbus. - March 06, 2018 - Association Cristovao Colon

Parkland Shooting Victim Retains The Berman Law Group

One of the last victims of the Parkland school shooting in Florida has been released from the hospital. - March 06, 2018 - The Berman Law Group

Black Belt Community Foundation Announces 2018 Arts Grant Cycle

BBCF to fund arts organizations across Alabama's Black Belt. Application materials now available and schedule for six grants writing workshops announced. - March 03, 2018 - Black Belt Community Foundation

Under One Roof – The Fort Harrison: Non-Profits Network to Create a Better Community

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 about 100 guests representing 37 charitable organizations attended the first Tampa Bay Charity Coalition luncheon of the year in the Church of Scientology's Fort Harrison Ballroom. The non-profit representatives networked and helped themselves to a buffet lunch... - March 03, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO

Campaign Promises Global Impact for Eating Disorder Treatment

The Center for Balanced Living launched a crowdfunding campaign this morning to fund development of technology to improve the quality and effectiveness of treatment for eating disorders. The application, which uses smartphone technology to collect nutrition and symptom-related information, is the... - March 02, 2018 - The Center for Balanced Living

St. Louis Area Foodbank Names Meredith Knopp President and CEO

The St. Louis Area Foodbank, the bi-state region’s largest nonprofit food distribution charity, has named Meredith Knopp President and CEO, effective February 26. She succeeds Frank Finnegan, who retired after leading the agency for nearly 30 years. Under Finnegan’s leadership, the... - March 02, 2018 - St. Louis Area Foodbank

Brave Trails Fourth Annual Camp Out Welcomes Hayden Byerly and Karamo Brown

Brave Trails, one of the nation’s only leadership summer camps for LGBTQ youth is thrilled to announce that Hayden Byerly (The Fosters) and Karamo Brown (Queer Eye) will be making special guest appearances at their Fourth Annual Camp Out benefit event. - March 01, 2018 - Brave Trails

South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $1.5 Million Gift from Feil Family Foundation

The donation is the largest single one of its kind the hospital received in 2017 and the largest single year gift to South Nassau by the Feil Family Foundation. - March 01, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

Invisible Disabilities Awareness Campaign Gives People Opportunity to be Heard and to Win Great Prizes

Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA) and Allsup launch the #IAmInvisibleNoMore Video Campaign and Contest allowing those impacted by invisible disabilities to share their stories to bring awareness and have the opportunity to win prizes. - February 28, 2018 - Invisible Disabilities Association

U.S. Congressman Jody Hice Visits Bulldog Steel Fabrication

U.S. Congressman Jody Hice visited Bulldog Steel Fabrication to recognize their success, and thank them for their high level of support in the community. Bulldog Steel was chosen for a Congressional visit based on their contributions and continual engagement in numerous volunteer opportunities around their local area. - February 28, 2018 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC

Legendary Street Artists Donating Iconic Work for "Art for Dogs" Auction Benefitting the Little Red Dog Rescue

The Little Red Dog, Inc. (TLRD) today announced it is partnering with legendary street artists for an exhibition and auction titled “Art for Dogs” at The Forest & Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach on Saturday, March 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds from the event and auction will support... - February 28, 2018 - The Little Red Dog, Inc.

A Batman Inspired Shirt "The Cassata" by Robert Graham

As a Curator Collector Rosario was afforded the opportunity to be involved on the 2018 Spring Season and has had a shirt designed and honored with his family name on it. Rosario has named his shirt “The Cassata” which represents the colors of his 1966 boyhood hero the Cape Crusader Batman aka Adam West. - February 27, 2018 - The Cassata Foundation

Bloomex Launches Partnership with the Cancer Council of Australia

Bloomex Australia is proud to announce the launch of its relationship with the Cancer Council of Australia as an official Community Supporter. This will include support of campaigns including Australia's Biggest Morning Tea in May, Daffodil Day in August, and Girls' Night In during October. As part... - February 27, 2018 - Bloomex Australia

Moms March Movement Takes Declaration of Mothers to Congress

Released May 2017, the Declaration of Mothers has been signed by thousands of women in over 4,000 cities and every state in America has signed the Declaration. Governors have issued proclamations recognizing the Declaration of Mothers and on February 2nd, Congresswoman Diane Black (Rep, TN) introduced the Declaration of Mothers into the Congressional record. So what is this document taking the nation by storm? - February 27, 2018 - Moms March Movement

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Xi Omega Chapter Promotes Heart Health

Local Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter Educates the Washington, DC Community About Heart Disease - February 27, 2018 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter

Jon Letko, CEO of Global Healthcare Management to Sponsor 2018 Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run

Global Healthcare Management proudly announces its sponsorship of the 2018 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run. Global Healthcare Management will show their support for the Valerie Fund by signing on as a major sponsor of this event, a commitment that includes a donation of... - February 26, 2018 - Global Healthcare Mgmt

Kirkwood Deli and Convenience Sponsors Dash at Dusk Run/Walk Event for Every Body

Two blind board members of the Spirit of Discovery Park reached out to the Kirkwood Deli and Convenience to show their appreciation for their kindness, and formed a bond of friendship. - February 26, 2018 - Spirit of Discovery Park

The 2nd Annual Desire to Inspire Awards Partners with KNEKT TV to Bring the Awards Show Live to the World

Focused on Social Good, the Award Winning KNEKT TV announces that the Second Annual Desire to Inspire Awards will be live on KNEKT Television on Saturday, February 24th at 6:30pm PST. - February 24, 2018 - KNEKT®tv

2018 Miss Cinderella Charity Candidates Compete for Donations Using Online Charity Auctions and Charity Golf Tournament

Miss Cinderella Charity Ball nominates 20 candidates vying for the Crown - 2018 Miss Cinderella. Winning candidate is determined by the candidate who raises the most money which supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington, TX. Candidates this year have fundraiser events such as local restaurant meetings, speaking to Civic organizations such as Kiwanis and Lions Clubs. However, this year Miss Cinderella Candidate Sierra Scala has launched an online charity auction and Golf Tournament. - February 24, 2018 - CharityFundraiser.com

Florida Shooting Highlights the Mission of Bearacade Lockdown Response Systems

Bearacade product rapidly secures classrooms and offices during attacks. - February 23, 2018 - National School Control Systems, LLC

Dream Foundation – Amedisys Foundation Partnership to Fulfill 100th Dream

Louisiana hospice patient to enjoy final family barbecue. - February 23, 2018 - Dream Foundation

22 Prominent Women and 1 Young Woman to be Honored at the Women of Achievement Awards on March 1st, 2018

The 13th annual Women of Achievement Awards will recognize and honor 22 distinguished women and one young woman for their efforts and accomplishments within their professional fields and communities. This event marks the beginning of Women’s History Month in Pittsburgh and celebrates the... - February 22, 2018 - Cribs for Kids

Scottsdale Philharmonic to Perform Free Concert on April 15

Three additional free classical music concerts are scheduled in 2018. - February 22, 2018 - Scottsdale Philharmonic

Children’s Hope Partners with Harvest Family Life Ministries Loving Foster Families Needed

Children’s Hope Residential Services (CHRS) has partnered with Harvest Family Life Ministries to bring the City of El Paso, TX an opportunity to open their hearts to some children and families in need. - February 22, 2018 - Children's Hope

Perthera Inc. and Blue Faery Announce Their Partnership Against Liver Cancer

Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with Blue Faery, the leading Hepatocellular Carcinoma advocacy group in the US, with the goal to provide liver cancer patients with therapeutic treatment options precisely matched to their individual... - February 20, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.

Lifetime Moving & Storage Gives Back to the Community

Lifetime Moving & Storage, a Phoenix-based full service moving company is participating in the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for the 3rd year now. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. - February 20, 2018 - Lifetime Moving & Storage, LLC

TEACH Expands to Second Hospital in Michigan

The non-profit now has volunteer college students and medical students conducting science experiments with sick children in hospitals in five different states. - February 19, 2018 - TEACH

Swan Killing Case Reward Rises to $4,000: Interest in Illegal Shooting Case Continues

A $4,0000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the conviction of the person(s) who illegally shot "Chuck" the Trumpeter Swan in Sunriver on Thanksgiving. - February 19, 2018 - Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory

The Lint Center Announces The McGaughey Family Scholarship

The Lint Center for National Security Studies is pleased to announce the McGaughey Family Scholarship ($1,000). - February 19, 2018 - Lint Center for National Security Studies

Clearwater Couple “Paying it Forward” in Puerto Rico with the Scientology VMs Return After Disaster Relief Mission

On Sunday, Feb 11th, Mark Ruff and Trish Williams, Scientology Volunteer Ministers, returned to Clearwater from Puerto Rico where they helped on disaster relief for two months. Mark and Trish said they helped people all over Puerto Rico even in the mountains where the roads were almost impassable. - February 17, 2018 - Church of Scientology

Ed Greene to Emcee 14th Annual Trivia Night

The April 7 Trivia fundraiser features cash prices for trivia winners. - February 16, 2018 - Zonta Douglas County

ICNA Outraged at School Killings in South Florida

The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) expresses its outrage at the shooting that took place in a high school yesterday in South Florida. The indiscriminate attack at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Broward County killed 17 according to the latest media reports. “Our hearts... - February 15, 2018 - ICNA

NubianFlix™ Joins the #BlackPantherChallenge Movement to Send Brooklyn Children to See Black Panther

NubianFlix™ joins the #BlackPantherChallenge movement to send Brooklyn children to see Black Panther. Initially started by Frederick Joseph for Harlem children, it began to spread throughout the country when Fred challenged others to do the challenge too. The Brooklyn campaign being, spearheaded by Pearl Fields of NubianFlix™ & Anthony Lockett-Larsen has managed to raise $2,574 of their $10,000 goal & will be providing tickets to children in Walt Whitman middle school & Children of Promise NYC. - February 14, 2018 - NubianFlix™

Gil Smith Launches Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.

Announces the launch of a new business "Infield Media & Promotion, Inc." by a well-known Washington, DC executive. - February 14, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.

Giving Vision – Honoring Bobsled Champion Steven Holcomb’s Legacy in PyeongChang

Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb, who passed away last May, will be honored at this year’s Winter Olympic Games for his advocacy work on behalf of patients suffering Keratoconus, the degenerative eye disease that almost derailed his racing career. Holcomb was in training for the Vancouver... - February 13, 2018 - Boxer Wachler Vision Institute

Eighteen Architects Selected Nationwide to Receive 2018 AIA Young Architects Award Including One from Texas

The American Institute of Architects announced the 18 recipients of the National 2018 Young Architects Award, including one from Texas. Local Austin Architect, Jamie Crawley of HA Architecture is a native of Montreal, graduate of Plano East High School in North Texas and Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture. The award now in its 25th year, celebrates emerging professionals who have been licensed 10 years or fewer and who have made significant contributions to the field. - February 13, 2018 - HA Architecture