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.
Campaign to Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Launches Today
A former Obama Administration official announced today the launch of a campaign to draft Andrew McCabe for the Democratic Party nomination for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, the seat currently held by GOP Representative Barbara Comstock. - January 03, 2018 - Draft Andrew McCabe for Congress Committee
AMCD Urges Support for Iranian Anti-Government Demonstrators
The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) applauds the proud Iranian people’s peaceful protests over the actions of the few non-elected, self-appointed Iranian regime officials. They encourage the Trump administration to extend active support to the large and growing secular element... - December 30, 2017 - The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy
Trayvax and Area Businesses Donate Over $2000 in Toys and Books to Seattle Children's Hospital
Trayvax and neighboring businesses raised over $2000 to purchase toys and books for Seattle Children's Hospital this holiday season. Trayvax spent the money at local toy shops and bookstores to keep the money circulating in the community. - December 29, 2017 - Trayvax
Texas Trust Donates $8,500 to Three Community Charities
Texas Trust Credit Union traded turkeys for cash, donating $8,500 to three mission-oriented charities this Christmas. Instead of receiving turkeys and hams this year, employees elected to donate the money that would have been spent to several charitable causes. Mission Arlington received $5,000... - December 29, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Fresh Air Vallejo & Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Oppose Vallejo Cement Factory Proposal
Pollution and lack of Environmental Justice in South Vallejo neighborhood nearest to proposed Orcem Americas cement grinding operation top SEIU’s list of concerns. - December 28, 2017 - Fresh Air Vallejo
Feeding the Island Food Drive: Makers Nutrition Gives Back to the Community
Makers Nutrition helps fellow Islanders who are enduring tough times by collecting 1,634 pounds total in non-perishable foods to donate to Island Harvest. - December 28, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Charity Swing Dance Helps Create “Miracles” for At-Risk Youth
On the 21st of December, Savoy South Dance Hall hosted the monthly Swing Dance for Charity. Forty dancers gathered on this evening in the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, to show their support to the young women in the Miracles Outreach... - December 28, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Charitable Giving Legacy of Donald & Versie DuPont
Life Well Lived Charity held their Scholarship Award and Inaugural Launch on December 9, 2017 which resulted in three students receiving a Legacy Scholarship in the amount of $500 each, sponsorship for over twenty local students/parents to attend the College and Military Recruitment Exhibit and hot meals being packaged and delivered to local home-bound seniors. Life Well Lived Charity was formed to honor the legacy of charitable giving Donald & Versie DuPont built together for 50 years. - December 27, 2017 - Life Well Lived Charity, Inc.
Safety Center Returns with Alive at 25 Presentations at Oakridge High School for Its Fourth Year with Funding from State Farm
Funding from Sate Farm has made it possible for Safety Center to return to Oakridge High School for its fourth year presenting to the entire 10th grade the lifesaving information of the Alive at 25 program. With continued funding the Safety Center has established its presence at Oakridge,... - December 23, 2017 - Safety Center
Annual Love and Help Children Banquet Awards 22 Youth
On December 16th, The Way to Happiness (TWTH) Association of Tampa Bay held their 2nd Annual Love and Help Children Awards Banquet in the historic Fort Harrison, the international religious retreat for the Church of Scientology. Twenty-two youths were acknowledged for their community service in... - December 23, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
The SEO Works Helps Launch Leading Viral Charity Campaign
The campaign, led by a 6-year-old boy with an incurable heart condition has gone viral after receiving celebrity backing. - December 22, 2017 - The SEO Works
Donating Unused IT Equipment Could Cost You Millions of Dollars
With Data Breaches Becoming More Prevalent, Donated Computer Equipment Unwittingly Yields Confidential Data - December 21, 2017 - e-End
Latcareers.com Reviews Hundreds of Toy Requests for Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Bilingual Diversity recruitment job board to provide toys to families in need at 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. - December 21, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Horyou Launches #HoryouLightChallenge to Promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
On its 4th anniversary, Horyou, the Social Network for Social Good, will invite the winner to attend to the Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum in September 2018, in Singapore. - December 21, 2017 - Horyou
Solutions for a Healthier World and Filiberto's Team Up to Help Save Patients
Solutions for a Healthier World, a non-profit public charity, is conducting a three month "roundup" fundraising campaign with Filiberto's Restaurants in Arizona. The money raised will go towards treating patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. - December 20, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
One World for Life Adds Fourth-Generation Firefighter to Board of Directors
One World for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying first responders worldwide, recently appointed Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a fourth-generation firefighter and nationally acclaimed advocate for crisis stress intervention in first responders, to its board of directors. One World for Life was founded by former congressman, Curt Weldon, who also founded the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 1987. - December 20, 2017 - One World for Life
In-Gauge of Polk County Announces Church - Guardian Training
Armed Guardian Training for faith based organizations - Because we are no longer safe in our places of worship. - December 20, 2017 - In-Gauge of Polk County
Bloomex Launches Partnership with Starlight Australia Children’s Foundation
Bloomex is proud to announce its partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight) for 2018. Through this partnership, Bloomex has committed to supporting seriously ill children and their families across Australia. In its first year of partnership, Bloomex will work with Starlight... - December 20, 2017 - Bloomex Australia
Cauldron Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Cauldron, an online platform that helps student entrepreneurs launch their business, has won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow Younkyung Cho, one of Cauldron’s co-founders, to finish the online platform. Ms. Cho is a recent graduate from... - December 19, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
The First North Korean Rotarian
Canadian Rotary club welcomes its first Honorary Member from the DPRK (North Korea). - December 18, 2017 - Rotary China
Cleveland Area Businesses Join Forces to Spread Christmas Cheer
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1 pm, a large group of small business owners will meet at Lokal Real Estate at 3719 W 140th in Cleveland to assemble 100 gift bags to distribute to disadvantaged Cleveland residents. The bags will be delivered to the Salvation Army on Monday, December 18th. Several... - December 15, 2017 - Tall Tower Real Estate Marketing
Tropical Smoothie Café is Sending a Dreamer to the TaxSlayer Bowl
Three local cafés raised money for Dreams Come True. - December 15, 2017 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Jax
United Energy Trading Adopts Family of Seven for Operation Santa
Energy Company partners with local charity center to provide Christmas presents for war-torn family of refugees. - December 14, 2017 - United Energy Trading
Future Culture and Community of the Living Earth
Avenya, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has spent two years researching the effects of reawakening the human connection to the spiritual dimension of the Earth and they recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short documentary film about this connection. - December 12, 2017 - Avenya
Tulo Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Tulo, a woman-startup focused on giving international adventure travelers authentic travel experiences, has won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow the company to begin website development and complete its marketing plan. “Support from the... - December 12, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
“Don’t Gag Me” Report Issued by Sorry Works
Confidentiality clauses in med-mal settlements focus of study by national patient safety group. - December 11, 2017 - Sorry Works! Inc.
CS Health Tech is Launching Cognitive Coaching Bots in China
A Chinese technology firm wants to use AI robotics to deliver cognitive training service to people with dementia. - December 10, 2017 - CS Health Tech
Actors Theatre Workshop Hosting 27th Annual Holiday Celebration for At-Risk Youth
Builders of the new world gatherings on Dec 12 & 13, 2017. - December 10, 2017 - Actors Theatre Workshop
Marla Simpson, President of Brooklyn Community Services, to be Honored by Human Services Council in New York City on December 11
Marla Simpson, President and Executive Director of Brooklyn Community Services (BCS), will receive the Human Services Council’s Leaders of Influence Award at the HSC 22nd Annual Leadership Awards Reception - December 10, 2017 - Brooklyn Community Services
The/Nudge Plans to Scale Nationally in Its #SkillIndia Mission
The/Nudge Foundation, a nonprofit that works towards poverty alleviation in India, is scaling nationally in its #SkillIndia mission. The Rockefeller Foundation has provided USD 250,000 to support capacity building and technology to enable scaling. - December 09, 2017 - The Nudge Foundation
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Sends Forth Their Lay Missioner Class of 2017
This is MKLM’s 50th Lay Missioner Class Since 1975. - December 08, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Texas Trust Donates $5,000 and Hundreds of Gifts to Toys for Tots
At the annual Toys for Tots toy drive, Texas Trust Credit Union delivered hundreds of toys and a check for $5,000. This is the sixth year Texas Trust has played a key role in the annual toy collection event, held at the Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts. Texas Trust collected toys at... - December 08, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
IDI Consulting Hosts Third Annual Toys for Tots Foundation Collection
IDI Consulting hosts its third annual Toys for Tots Foundation holiday drive, a holiday gift collection sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps benefitting local less-fortunate youth. The company participated for the first time during the 2015 holiday season, garnering a generous amount of gift... - December 08, 2017 - IDI Consulting
Sister Cities International Appoints Roger-Mark De Souza as New President and CEO
Sister Cities International, the national association of U.S. sister city organizations and the premier global leader in citizen diplomacy, today announced the appointment of Mr. Roger-Mark De Souza as its new President and CEO, effective January 2nd, 2018. “We are thrilled and honored to... - December 08, 2017 - Sister Cities International
Dream Foundation Announces the Appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to Its National Board of Directors
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, announced the appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to its National Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Stegall will assist with overseeing Dream Foundation’s activities as well as assisting with... - December 08, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Karen Sue Newberry Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen Sue Newberry of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of veterans services. About Karen Sue Newberry Karen Sue Newberry is the... - December 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Toll Brothers Takes Stand Against Childhood Cancer by Raising Money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Toll Brothers raised $67,000 company wide during the annual event. - December 07, 2017 - Toll Brothers Colorado
All Star Driver Education Seeks Coat Donations
All Star Driver Education and One Warm Coat® have teamed up this winter to spread warmth...one coat at a time. - December 06, 2017 - All Star Driver Education
Toys 4 KC Toy Drive in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, Missouri has a new foundation committed to aiding families in the Kansas City area that are battling the hardships of childhood cancer called The 10th Player Foundation. This Christmas season The 10th Player Foundation is hosting a toy drive for the families at Children's Mercy Hospital called Toys 4 KC. Hoping to gain support they have placed toy donation drop boxes at select locations around the Blue Springs area. - December 06, 2017 - The 10th Player Foundation
Bloomex Launches "Season of Hope Collection" in Support of Canadian Cancer Society
As part of its ongoing partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), Bloomex Canada is launching a Seasons of Hope Collection on December 1, 2017. Bloomex will donate 15 per cent from each sale of these special products to CCS. The donation will be used to fund the most promising cancer... - December 06, 2017 - Bloomex
Bloomex is a Proud Supporter of Starlight Australia Children’s Foundation (Starlight)
Bloomex is a proud supporter of Starlight and is lending its their support this December with the launch of a special Starlight Christmas Collection. The Collection consists of four products, the Festive Cheer Bouquet, Starlight Christmas Bouquet, Season of Joy Centrepiece, and Sweets and Cheer... - December 06, 2017 - Bloomex Australia
HavenCon Proudly Announces the It’s Your Haven Foundation for LGBTQ+ Geeks, Gamers and Creators. Sets Live Stream Event for December 8th and 9th.
HavenCon is excited to announce the launch of the It’s Your Haven Foundation, based in Austin, Texas. The foundation promotes inclusivity and diversity at their annual HavenCon convention, which gives marginalized creators and attendees the opportunity to explore “geek” fandoms... - December 05, 2017 - It's Your Haven Foundation
MSL & Company Presenting at Inaugural Co-Liv! Conference/Lab at Impact Hub San Francisco
MSL continues the discussion on affordable housing strategies presented earlier in the year (at the Harvard University’s conference on Strategic Affordable Communities) when Principal, Macy Leung, kicks off the “Conversation on Affordability and Shared Housing,” a moderated panel, at the Co-Liv! Conference. Leung will lead the discussion with a presentation on current housing challenges, and MSL’s impact-driven development and advisory projects, aimed at addressing current community needs. - December 05, 2017 - MSL & Company, LLC
Dustin Rose Releases His Newest Album, "Catch The Wind"
Dustin Rose releases his first Christian album, "Catch The Wind," with Portland-Based BentBeat Productions - available on Amazon.com, iTunes, Spotify, and all major music sites. - December 05, 2017 - BentBeat Productions
New Leadership Team at Elwyn
One of the Philadelphia-area’s most recognized and historical nonprofits is getting a major leadership facelift, as the new President and CEO of Elwyn, Charles McLister, redesigns and rebuilds the organization’s executive team in his first six months. The newly formed 14-member executive team has veteran leaders who come largely from the health and human services industry, including new hires from AstraZeneca, Universal Health Services, Acadia Health, Sheppard Pratt Health System, and others. - December 05, 2017 - Elwyn
Podcaster Awarded Top Fundraiser by South Oakland Shelter
Eric Fadie of The Detroit Cast was awarded the top fundraiser at the “Dancing with the Detroit Stars” Event Held to Benefit the South Oakland Shelter. - December 04, 2017 - Radio For One Studios, LLC
Couple Helped During Their Time of Need Pay It Forward in Puerto Rico Over the Holidays
On November 28th, Mark Ruff and Trish Williams from Clearwater flew to Puerto Rico to help rebuild the island, paying forward the help they received more than a year ago by the Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers. - December 02, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates Jean Donovan with a Presentation of Her Guitar
The event commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of the four churchwomen in El Salvador in 1980. - December 01, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Over 300 Compton Unified Students Are Treated to a Play Day and Tennis Tips from US Open Women’s Champion Sloane Stevens
On Monday, November 27, over 300 students from 14 elementary schools across Compton Unified School District descended upon the beautiful UCLA Tennis Center, ready to show off their tennis skills and receive some pointers from one of the best, tennis star Sloane Stephens. This... - December 01, 2017 - Compton Unified School District
Davidson Realtor Mirtha Barzaga to Host Holiday Donation Drive for Local Families in Crisis
Join Davidson Realty agent Mirtha Barzaga for her annual Holiday Toy & Food Drive on Saturday, December 2 at the King & Bear amenity center. - December 01, 2017 - The Davidson Companies