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.
Hurricane Harvey Food Relief Efforts Get a Much Needed Boost from "Feeding Texas" Organic Growers
Organic Growers Across from California, Oregon, and Arizona send truckloads of organic food to Victoria and Corpus Christi Texas into Feeding America, Feeding Texas food banks, and disaster zones. - October 16, 2017 - Wholesome Harvest
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Receives Petit Family Foundation Grant in Support of Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) recently received a $4,000.00 grant from The Petit Family Foundation in support of the inaugural “Speaking of NEC: Unplugged” event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating... - October 16, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
The Insider Threat Alliance Launches for the Public and Private Sectors
On October 11th, 2017, The Insider Threat Alliance (ITA) was officially launched in Washington, D.C.. A registered 501 c(3) nonprofit, ITA was created to form a non-partisan forum dedicated solely to advancing the federal government and private sector’s capabilities to prevent, detect and mitigate insider threats. - October 16, 2017 - Insider Threat Alliance
First Service Credit Union Hosting Donation Drive for Houston Food Bank
Non-perishable food can be donated from October 16 - November 17 at any First Service Credit Union community branch. - October 14, 2017 - First Service Credit Union
Swing Dance Fundraiser to Benefit Pinellas County Foster Children
On October 19th The Savoy South Dance Hall is hosting their next monthly Swing Dance for Charity event in Downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. A donation of $15 is requested to participate. All funds go directly to the... - October 14, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
SEER Introduces Digital Primary Market Area (PMA) Analytics for YMCAs
The new interactive PMA is a powerful tool that will help Ys better understand their diverse market areas and the members they serve, provide leadership with invaluable data for capital planning, and present marketing personnel with branch level insight to build plans for the many communities they serve. - October 13, 2017 - Seer Analytics
shē thing Inc. Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
Charity pledges to provide dignity, freedom and power to women. - October 13, 2017 - she thing
NAMI Sarasota County Has Its First Ever Fundraising Event
NAMI Sarasota County is having its first ever fundraising event, Out of the Blue, on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Architectural Salvage, 1093 Central Avenue, Sarasota. The event will feature music by Rallo Pucci and catering by Simply Gourmet. Pam McCurdy will provide the humor during the raffle and silent auction. - October 13, 2017 - NAMI Sarasota County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County to Participate in the Rothman Institute’s Trenton Half Marathon
Run for Club Kids will take place on October 28, 2017 as part of the Trenton Half Marathon to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County - October 13, 2017 - Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County
The Center for Family Safety & Healing Hosts Inaugural Where’s The Line? Event
The fundraising event will take place Thursday, October 12, 2017, from 5:30pm-8pm at Germain Lexus of Easton located at 4130 Morse Crossing, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The campaign is a first-of-its kind effort designed to increase awareness of family violence and to provide appropriate resources to individuals who witness potential acts of family violence. - October 12, 2017 - The Center for Family Safety & Healing
Embrace the Movie, a Fundraiser for the Your Time Women’s Empowerment Foundation, is at the Kramer IMAX Theater in Regina, Saskatchewan Wednesday November 29, 2017
REGINA - Brought to you by Mrs. Canada Globe and Eye Inspire Events, a fundraiser for the Your Time Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Embrace will be at the Kramer IMAX Theatre in Regina Saskatchewan for a one-night limited screening. The movie will be playing Wednesday November 27th, 2017... - October 12, 2017 - Mrs Canada Globe
Open Sky for Autism Takes Off on November 11
Air Hollywood Partners with the TSA, REACH Services, Crew Presidential, and Commercial Aviation Personnel to offer a free program to assist families living with autism rediscover the confidence, comfort, and enjoyment of air travel. - October 11, 2017 - Air Hollywood
KNEKT TV Announces Hooked on Fashion Tour Date in Hollywood
Focused on Social Good, the Award Winning KNEKT TV announces a Hollywood, California Tour Date of October 20, 2017 at Le Jardin in Hollywood. - October 11, 2017 - KNEKT®tv
Medical Missionaries is Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign
Medical Missionaries is once again participating in the Combined Federal Campaign which facilitates support from federal civilian workers and military personnel. Medical Missionaries solicits support from federal employees. - October 11, 2017 - Medical Missionaries
Operation Food Search Raises More Than $53,000 at Golf Tournament
24th annual fundraiser to benefit St. Louis non-profit agency's programs and services. - October 11, 2017 - Operation Food Search
The Battlegrounds Collects Muddy Shoes for Non-Profit Agency
Money to help St. Louis' Operation Food Search address the area's hunger issues - October 11, 2017 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
Palm Beach Based Jet Company Sends Relief to the Caribbean
Exclusive donates thousands of pounds of supplies to all affected by devastating hurricanes. - October 10, 2017 - ecs inc
New York-Style Salsa Artist, NYJoe, Releases First Single "One More Chance." Live Concert with Big Band on November 18 with Portion of Proceeds Going to Puerto Rico.
Nuyorican Salsa artist “NYJoe” releases his first single “One More Chance” worldwide and performs live on November 18th at the Cuban Civic Club in Tampa. This social event will feature live Salsa, Bachata and Merengue music, dancing, and food. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a Puerto Rico Relief Efforts at the wake of Hurricane Maria. - October 10, 2017 - Hands in Motion Music & Marketing
More Field-Trips for More DC Students; DC Collaborative to Receive Largest Whole Foods Market 5% Community Giving Day Donation
Kicking off National Arts and Humanities Month, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will receive a $28,000 donation from DC Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5 Percent Community Giving Day, recently held Wednesday, September 20, making it the largest 5% Day in DC to date. - October 10, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Safety Center's Teen Safe Driving Campaign Receives Funding from The Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Youth Take Action to End Distractions by Empowering Students throughout California to Create Real Change - October 10, 2017 - Safety Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital 5K Walk & Health Fair to Help Raise Funds for Cancer Care
The 5K Walk traverses the neighborhoods surrounding the hospital from 9 -10AM, and the Health Fair and Fall Festival will be held outside in the hospital's parking lot from 10AM – 1PM. Admission to both events is free. - October 08, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Elanders Americas Achieves Idealliance G7® Master Qualification
Elanders Americas has, for the seventh consecutive year, achieved G7® Master Qualification, awarded by Idealliance®. - October 08, 2017 - Elanders Americas
Kane Partners Supports Puerto Rico Relief Fund
Kane Partners Helps the Victims of Hurricane Maria by Collecting Donations and Funds - October 07, 2017 - Kane Partners
MakeYourVegas.com - Las Vegas Shooting Brings Community Together
Las Vegas community bands together in the wake of a horrific act of violence. Local companies, community leaders and prominent citizens contribute to help the victims and their families. - October 07, 2017 - MakeYourVegas.com
Miracles Outreach’s “From Runaway to Runway” Fashion Show Highlights Victims Turned Victors
On September 30th, more than two-hundred supporters of Miracles Outreach, a non-profit organization housing at risk youth to reduce factors leading to juvenile delinquency, gathered in the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International Religious Retreat, to hold their 5th annual... - October 07, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Producer Actor Lily Lisa Recipient of Arts 4 Peace Award
Arts 4 Peace Awards recognizes Philanthropist, Lily Lisa for her work with the homeless. - October 06, 2017 - Lily Lisa
South Nassau Communities Hospital's New Gala Raises $637,000
Due to the generosity of many local business and individual sponsors, the event raised a gross total of $760,020 (a net of $637,805) in support of the expansion campaign, realizing a net increase of 8 percent over last year's gala. - October 06, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mary’s Center Honors Clark Construction with Community Service Award
The Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 06, 2017 - Mary's Center
The Battlegrounds Raises Funds for Operation Food Search
Nearly 800 pounds of food also collected for St. Louis non-profit agency. - October 06, 2017 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
CSI Bequest Promotes Safer Veteran Bathrooms with Purple Heart Homes
Donation of 500+ dual purpose grab bars and commercial-grade shower curtains made to veteran's organization Purple Heart Homes by CSI Bathware. - October 05, 2017 - Component Sourcing International
United Capital Partners Sources $180K in Equipment Financing for a Non Profit Human Services Agency
Customer looking to relocate its head office and required an equipment funding line to purchase the equipment. - October 05, 2017 - United Capital Partners
MVPSF Receives the Largest Donation in Organization’s History Estate of Mountain View Resident Contributes $250,000
Thanks to the generosity of estate managers for long-time Mountain View resident Elizabeth Ruth Wallace, the Mountain View Public Safety Foundation has received its largest-ever donation - $250,000 to support and enhance public safety education in Mountain View. “We are grateful and excited... - October 05, 2017 - Mountain View Public Safety Foundation
Brooklyn Artist Creates "Prints for Puerto Rico" Hurricane Relief Effort
Brooklyn Artist, Subway Doodle, Designs Print to Support the Hurricane Recovery and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean - October 05, 2017 - Subway Doodle
Mary’s Center Honors The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
The Building Stronger Communities Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 05, 2017 - Mary's Center
CDJ & Associates Teams with Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions and Beaumont Health System to Support Family2Family Detroit Has Heart Event
Family2Family presents star-studded gala to support family support initiatives and recognize NFL great & Detroit Lion, Herman Moore as the 2017 recipient of the “One Heart Award.” The event, slated for October 7th, 2017 at Andiamo’s Riverfront-in GM’s Wintergarden is in remembrance and honor of the late NFL Hall of Fame honoree and Detroit Lion Charlie Sanders. Event management by CDJ & Associates. - October 05, 2017 - CDJ & Associates
Elephant Aid International (EAI) Working with Puerto Rico Government to Retire Zoo Elephant to Georgia, USA, Refuge
EAI is coordinating with the Puerto Rico government to retire Mundi, a 34-year-old female African elephant, to EAI’s new refuge in Attapulgus, GA; launching fundraising campaign to cover the cost of the move. - October 04, 2017 - Elephant Aid International
Elaine G. Adevai Honored as a Prominent Business Leader for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 35 years in the fields of psychology and nonprofit... - October 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hanson Consulting Group CEO Helps Send Students to CWU
In partnership with Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, Amy and Pete Hanson gift $100,000 in tuition to support students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in STEM. - October 04, 2017 - Hanson Consulting Group
$1,000 Raised for Kiva During Reviews for a Cause of Which Exprance Raised $20
During a fundraiser called Reviews for a Cause sponsored by UpCity, a total of $1,000 was raised of which Exprance was able to raise $20. - October 04, 2017 - Exprance
DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy & Food Run Thunders Into Its Third Decade
Now in its third decade, the oldest and largest suburban Chicagoland toy run takes place Sunday, October 8. Multiple registration points feed into parade staging at Knuckleheads Tavern in Elburn. The motorcycle parade begins at 12:30 and concludes at the Batavia VFW grounds. Toy and food donations benefit multiple area charities. - October 04, 2017 - DuKane Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois
Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Survivors Have a Voice
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Shannon M. Deitz, author, speaker, and founder of Hopeful Hearts Ministry offers hope to survivors. - October 04, 2017 - Hopeful Hearts
Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st
The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) honors its 2017 award recipients on Oct. 21st at the 10th Annual Awards Gala, Laugh Out Loud, in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s Awards Gala, sponsored by Fireplace Warehouse ETC. is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds, plus honor incredible eight individuals and organizations making positive contributions towards understanding and education of invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2017 - Invisible Disabilities Association
27 Year Epileptic Starts His Own Organization
National nonprofit A Hero for Epileptics has officially launched by Bruno Fiacco, Founder, and his wife, Michelle Fiacco, Co-Founder. Bruno was diagnosed with Epilepsy at 10 years old and struggles with seizures everyday. - October 03, 2017 - A Hero for Epileptics
Datarecovery.com Offers Free Services to Personal Computer Users Affected by Recent Hurricanes
Datarecovery.com, a worldwide leader in data recovery technology, announced free services for victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. Personal computer users can receive any of Datarecovery.com’s standard hard drive, flash drive, and cellphone data recovery services free of charge. - October 02, 2017 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Local Whiskey Lab Company Supports Habitat for Humanity Women Build at Hard Hat and Black Tie Event
BRAIN Labs, LLC donated a Whiskey Lab Double Barrel Gift Pack for auction at Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East Hard Hat & Black Tie Event. These unique vessels are designed for home enthusiasts to explore “barrel aging” whiskey or other spirits, without the barrel. The seventh annual event will be held at the Portland Art Museum Friday, October 6th. - October 02, 2017 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
200+ Lives Have Been Saved by Transparent Hands – A Mile Stone Has Been Achieved
Transparent Hands has achieved its first mile stone by saving 200+ lives. - October 02, 2017 - Transparent Hands
bambu® Announces Membership with 1% for the Planet
Their member companies have donated more than $175 million to our environmental nonprofit partners to date. Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment and, only 3% of that comes from businesses. - October 02, 2017 - bambu®
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Provides a Breath of Hope Amidst Chaos in Puerto Rico
This week, six Clearwater Scientologists who are members of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) Disaster Response team travelled to Puerto Rico to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria relief efforts. - September 30, 2017 - Church of Scientology
United for Human Rights Presents “Where is Your Child?” Seminar on Online Safety
On October 17th, United for Human Rights will host their “Where is Your Child” seminar on online safety. Deputy Jessica Hughey of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will share what has happened in the past and what parents can do to protect their privacy and the privacy of their... - September 30, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada of Ontario, Becomes the First Equine Sanctuary Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries in Canada
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada as of September 28, 2017. Accreditation signifies that The Donkey Sanctuary... - September 30, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries