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.
Acquire Supports Dress for Success Organization and Attends Fashion Show
Since returning to the Raleigh market last year, Acquire has gained a reputation for being involved in the surrounding community. Most recently, they attended the first annual Unveil Fashion Show & Benefit sponsored by Gilded Bridal and Vidrio in support of Dress for Success. The fashion show... - April 12, 2018 - Acquire
Susan G. Komen® Central Indiana Fundraising Dollars to Save Hoosier Lives in 2018
Investment in local programs will address key barriers for breast cancer patients - April 12, 2018 - Susan G. Komen Central Indiana
Dallas Pain Relief Company Helps Relieve the Pain of Grad School Expenses
Ted’s Brain Science Products, a startup founded by UTD neuroscientists, is helping financially struggling neuroscience students further their careers with a $3450 donation to the Larry Cauller Travel Award scholarship. Cofounder Dr. Ted Price explains, “One of the most important ways... - April 11, 2018 - Ted's Brain Science
MyHuntPath – “Headhunting” Job Search Skills Now Available to All Job Seekers
SearchPath International announces the launch of MyHuntPath, the first Career Education Platform offering a self-directed technology solution that shares the techniques and methodologies of the executive recruiter with job seekers at every stage of their career path. MyHuntPath... - April 11, 2018 - SearchPath Global
Plant Five for Life Launches Pilot Program at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Plant Five for Life will pilot its first program planting five native trees as a gift to every child born at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC this April, Arbor Day month. A total of 5,000 trees will be planted for 1,000 newborns. The Plant Five for Life community network of partners, including... - April 11, 2018 - Plant Five for Life
Operation Food Search Announces Board of Director's Officers
St. Louis, Mo. non-profit also adds three new members to board. - April 11, 2018 - Operation Food Search
St. Germaine Children’s Charity to Host Fund Raiser at Bay City Brewing Co.
A San Diego charity focused on preventing child abuse is holding a fund raiser at a local San Diego brewing company. - April 11, 2018 - St. Germaine Children's Charity
Haiti to Lead the Way in Revitalizing Sister City Relationships for the Caribbean
As the country with the greatest number of sister city relationships in the Caribbean region, Haiti is set to lead the way in the revitalization of these relationships and development of new ones. The Caribbean region has 54 sister city relationships, and with the appointment of a Caribbean... - April 09, 2018 - Sister Cities International
Children’s Home Network’s A Night to Remember Benefits At-Risk Children in Tampa Bay
Children's s Home Network host new spring event benefitting local abused, neglected and abandoned children. - April 08, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Youth Achievement Luncheon Presented by the 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
The Youth Achievement Luncheon is the Signature Fundraiser for 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc. and a great way to honor and showcase their mentees and their accomplishments. - April 07, 2018 - 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
Georgia Land & Cattle Presents “Barks & Brews,” a Fundraising Event Supporting “Companions For Heroes” on Armed Forces Day in Savannah, Georgia
Infield Media & Promotions has partnered with Companions for Heroes and Georgia Land & Cattle to present and promote a Fundraising Event called “Barks & Brews.” This event will be held on May 19th at 1733 E. President St, Savannah, GA 31404. The event will be held from 11:00... - April 07, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
Boy Scout Troop 313 Finds New “Campground” at New Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Boy Scout Troop 313, based out of Clearwater, Florida, have found a new home for their weekly meetings - the brand new Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center, supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. Now in its 22nd year, this Troop has made well over 30 Eagle Scouts. - April 07, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Ferguson Roofing Celebrates 80 Years in Business with Charitable Campaign
Ferguson Roofing is proud to announce its “80 in 80” campaign to honor area organizations and charitable events before celebrating its 80th year in business in 2019. The campaign launched Sun., April 1. The “80 in 80” campaign features three distinct categories of support,... - April 07, 2018 - Ferguson Roofing
Victoria McGrath Foundation Launches in Time for Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary
Five years after she was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing, and two years after her tragic death in a car accident, Victoria McGrath’s family is launching a foundation dedicated to “opening doors and uplifting lives.” The foundation will support causes Victoria was passionate about including caring for children with disabilities, refugee children, and veterans and their families. - April 06, 2018 - Victoria McGrath Foundation
27th Annual Central Jersey RV Show & Food Drive April 20-22; Largest RV Sales Event of Spring at PNC Arts Center
The Annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive celebrates its 27th year and expects to break last year’s record crowd and food donations. The dates for this year’s event are Friday, April 20th through Sunday April 22nd. Show hours are 10am until 7pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am until 5pm on Sunday at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Please visit www.nj-rv-shows.com for further information. - April 06, 2018 - Scott Motor Coach
Allstate Brings Free Operation Kidsafe Event to San Diego
Join Allstate and Agent Doug Eisold for a fun filled family event with food, activities and first responders with tips on how to keep you and your family safe. Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Events are happening all across the U.S. and Canada. An event has been scheduled for your area. - April 06, 2018 - Operation Kidsafe
My Rare Son 2nd Annual Fashion Show
Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs; it is a chronic life-changing disease that can lead to right-sided heart failure if left untreated. - April 06, 2018 - My Rare Son
Relief Team United Hosts Fundraiser for Companions for Heroes April 27th at Kingsland Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY
Infield Media & Promotions has partnered with Companions for Heroes and The Relief United Team to present and promote a Fundraising Event called “Project Hero.” This event will be held on April 27th, 2018 at the Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The event will be held from 5:30 to 10:00 PM. The Relief United Team has pledged 100% of the donations and profits will go directly to Companions For Heroes. - April 05, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best non-profit and advocacy Websites in the world will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - April 04, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala
All proceeds will go towards the construction of a private kitchen and cafeteria at Ggangu Heritage Primary School to further streamline the existing lunch program. - April 04, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Old Louisville is Celebrating the 7th Annual Springfest in Toonerville Trolley Park on May 19
Springfest is Old Louisville's biggest springtime festival and neighborhood market and is always free and open to the general public. Springfest kicks off at 10 a.m. and rocks, eats, and shops until 9 p.m. - April 04, 2018 - Toonerville Neighborhood Association
San Francisco Peer-Based Healthcare Provider Appoints New Member to Its Executive Team
St. James Infirmary Names Maitri Compassionate Care Development Officer Toni Newman as Its Executive Director. - April 04, 2018 - Maitri Compassionate Care
The Way to Happiness Association Announces Third Annual "Green It Up" Event
The Way to Happiness Association is observing World Environment Day on June 2nd with a networking meeting on behalf of the environment. - April 04, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
"Project Home: The Next Battle" Wins This Month's Best Documentary in UK Monthly Film Fest
The film's release comes at a time of political discussions about using service dogs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Filmed in North Carolina and Virginia, "Project Home: The Next Battle" details the work of Canines for Service, and how the nonprofit changed three veterans' and their service dogs' lives. The trailer is available at clickandpledge.org/project-home. - April 03, 2018 - Click & Pledge
Driller to Driller Foundation is Hosting the First Annual Gary Van Horne Memorial Dinner & Luau. Sending Bakersfield High School Seniors to College or Trade School.
The Driller to Driller Foundation is set to host the first annual Gary Van Horne Memorial Dinner Friday, April 27, 2018 at Coconut Joe’s banquet hall, 4100 Easton Drive 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Dance to live music with J2 & the Bizzness, while raising money for the Gary Van Horne Memorial... - April 03, 2018 - Driller to Driller Foundation
Bringing the Spirit of New Orleans to a City Near You
A lot of exciting details regarding the 4th Annual Jazz Crawl for Charity and associated Kickstarter are being worked out. This is the first release. - April 02, 2018 - JAZZ Crawl for Charity
Healthy Humor Co-Founders, in Live WNYC Interview, to Discuss How Performers Create Joy for Thousands
Two of Healthy Humor's Co-Founders to be Interviewed Live on New York NPR Affiliate, WNYC, on Monday, April 2, 2018. What: Healthy Humor Co-Founders Dina Paul-Parks and Deborah Kaufmann will be interviewed Live on Radio Program Midday on WNYC. When: Monday, April 2, 2018 at 12:40 pm... - March 31, 2018 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
RSI Bank Partners in Support of The Gateway Family YMCA
RSI Bank provides funding for YMCA programs to support the Rahway community. - March 31, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2018 to Host Fundraising Event at St. Petersburg Yacht Club for SailFuture Group Home for Boys
The Leadership St. Pete® (LSP) Class of 2018 will host their second fundraising event, “Sailing into the Future,” on April 10th, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, to raise money for a renovation project for SailFuture Group Home for Boys. The event will be held at St. Petersburg Yacht Club... - March 31, 2018 - SailFuture
Helping Those Who Help: Ready‑for‑Action New Home Opens for Clearwater Community Volunteers
At exactly 1:30 pm on March 24, 2018, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, cut the ribbon on the new Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in Downtown Clearwater. The site of the opening ceremony was packed with more than 500... - March 31, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Shorecrest Hosts 13th Annual Relay For Life Event
Shorecrest Preparatory School will host its 13th Annual Relay For Life event on Friday, April 6, 2018. Relay For Life brings communities together to remember loved ones lost, honors survivors of all cancers, and raises money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer. - March 30, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Stanley Black and Decker Partners with Reebok HQ to Raise Awareness for Boston Dress for Success and Girls At Work Charities
As we finally say goodbye to frigid temperatures and snow storms, Stanley Black & Decker is bringing together the Seaport Boston community for a time of fun, food and fundraising for two area charities – Boston Dress for Success and Girls at Work. Leveraging their Boston-based Breakthrough Innovation Factory and Reebok’s new Flagship store, the manufacturing giant is seeking to bring in the spring weather with a step in the giving direction. - March 29, 2018 - Stanley Black and Decker
Florida Company on a Triple Bottom Line Social Impact Mission in Agriculture
Growmor, LLC is a newly formed sustainable agriculture and education company in Florida on a social impact mission. Not only does Growmor seek to bring flavor and variety back into your diet they also seek to empower the under-utilized through Agrication - agricultural education. They say their... - March 28, 2018 - Growmor
Reliant Roofing Announces Second Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative
A good roof protects our home, keeps us dry and shelters us from storms. It’s something that some of us take for granted but for many people in our community, the effects of Hurricane Matthew are still being felt. For some of these families, the cost of replacing a damaged roof is simply beyond their reach. Reliant Roofing knew there was an opportunity to help and that’s why they created their Every Shingle Heart Initiative. - March 28, 2018 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Bridges of Indiana Celebrates World Autism Day April 2, 2018
Bridges of Indiana (State-Wide) and Bridges Autism Therapies in Evansville will recognize World Autism Day on April 2, 2018. Bridges invites clients, families, guardians, care team members, community members and other interested parties to its offices in Evansville, Indianapolis, Terre Haute,... - March 27, 2018 - Bridges US
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Rolls Out New Virtual Walk
NJ Walks for TS supports the various educational programs delivered throughout the state. - March 24, 2018 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Makefield Women's Association Reaches $200,000 Milestone for Local Charities
The Makefield Women's Association (MWA) announced that they have surpassed a fundraising milestone of over $200,000 in donations to local non profits in the past ten years. The group will celebrate at their April membership meeting where this year’s proceeds will be distributed to their... - March 24, 2018 - Makefield Women's Association
Foster VC Kids: Urgent Need of Homes for Children and Teens, Especially in the Cities of Oxnard and Ventura
In Ventura County there are nearly 800 children and teens in foster care, many of whom are in immediate need of a stable and loving home environment. - March 24, 2018 - Foster VC Kids
Lupus Advocacy Requests Granted in 2018 Budget Bill
The Omnibus Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2018 approved by the House of Representatives 256 to 167 today includes key provisions the Lupus Research Alliance and lupus advocates have worked for all year. Lupus advocates, participating just two days before the vote in our annual Capitol Hill... - March 23, 2018 - Lupus Research Alliance
Tokyo Joe's Does Good with the Do Good Roll
Tokyo Joe's, a fast-casual Asian Restaurant with locations in Colorado, Arizona, Texas and Southern CA to raise funds for Local Animal Shelters and support groups by donating a portion of proceeds from the Do Good Sushi Roll to local animal shelters and support groups in our community. - March 22, 2018 - Tokyo Joes
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Honorees of Its Annual Golf Outing
All net proceeds will benefit expansion of the hospital’s Emergency Department in Oceanside, which currently serves 70,000 patients a year in a space built for 35,000 patient visits. - March 21, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event to Benefit Law Enforcement Scholarships – Building a Legacy of Hope in the Face of Tragedy
Noah’s Army Foundation’s inaugural memorial event to benefit law enforcement scholarships for Polk County, Florida. In the face of the tragic death of future hopeful Sheriff’s Deputy, Noah Jeffries, his family established the Noah’s Army Foundation to inspire and build a stronger future for others and the community. Saturday, March 24th at Tenoroc Range in Lakeland, FL, from 8am to 1pm, stand with us to continue his legacy of helping others. - March 20, 2018 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc
New Sober Living Environment for Teens is Now Registered with CCAPP in California
Hosanna Transitional Living is a Christian based post-treatment transitional housing and sober living environment for adolescent males in Castro Valley, California. They applied for and received registration with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) to ensure they meet the highest possible standards for sober living homes in Northern California. - March 20, 2018 - Hosanna Transitional Living
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Colorado Festival Premiere at the 20th Annual Xicanindie Film Fest in Denver
Denver will get to witness how Luis Iga's LatinX award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and breaking the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - March 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Fingerprinting Express Gives Back with Its Culture to Care™ Program; Launches Fourth Nevada Location, March 21
Fingerprinting Express, the superior industry leader in digital fingerprint background checks, donated more than $60,000 in services and fees in the years 2016-17 with its Culture to Care™ program. The local family owned company, led by CEO, Monica Pappas, is known for its responsible... - March 20, 2018 - Fingerprinting Express
Trusted World's Impact Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue
Trusted World’s CEO, Michael Garrett visited the Houston area and Port Arthur on March 7-8, 2018 to discuss the ongoing relief efforts of Trusted World. Trusted World’s in-kind donation to Hurricane relief organizations to date totals over 19 million. - March 20, 2018 - Trusted World
Women of In-Gauge Score Gold at Polk Senior Games
The Women of In-Gauge of Polk County take 4 medals, including 2 gold, at the 2018 Polk Senior Games' Pistol Competition. - March 20, 2018 - In-Gauge of Polk County
Gregory Englesbe, Prominent Palm Beach Businessman Contributes to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Englesbe, prominent Palm Beach businessman and CEO of E Mortgage Management has contributed to the cause in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. - March 20, 2018 - E Mortgage Management
Fred's Footsteps Announces $5 Million Milestone of Funding to Families Caring for Ill Children
Fred’s Footsteps today announced a funding milestone: It has provided over $5 Million in support to families in the Philadelphia region who are caring for a critically ill, injured or disabled child. “This is an impressive milestone for us, our donors, and our partners,” said... - March 20, 2018 - Fred's Footsteps (The G. Fred DiBona Jr. Memorial Foundation)
Emerging Singer-Songwiter Olivia Kellman to Donate Proceeds from Her Empowering Anthem Voices Need Sound to the Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund
The Hopeful, Inspirational Track - Written to Speak Truth to Power and Give Voice to the Voiceless - is from the Multi-Talented Artist's Critically Acclaimed Debut Album "On My Way." - March 19, 2018 - Olivia Kellman Music