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.
American Receivable Corporation - Special Rates for Houston
American Receivable Corporation is now offering special rates for Houston. American Receivable is Texas Proud and is currently offering special rates to businesses in Houston needing capital to recover from Hurricane Harvey. While there is so much that still needs to be done, some of these... - September 05, 2017 - American Receivable Corporation
Gaming with Purpose - Mobile App Raises Awareness of Ocean Pollution, Donating a Percentage of Revenue to Marine Clean Up Efforts
Future Fighters™ is an app-based gaming platform set out to create an alternative in the way gaming can be viewed, played and integrated into one’s life. It began as a way to reach the masses through social media and mobile gaming that will not only educate but also inspire and be the start of a real movement. - September 05, 2017 - Future Fighters
Still’s Disease Community Has a New Home as the International Still’s Disease Foundation, Inc. Officially Dissolves
Still's Disease Awareness Day, September 7th, 2017, will serve as the official transition day to celebrate the relocation of the International Still's Disease Foundation, Inc. to their new home under IFAA – International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis - September 05, 2017 - IFAA
"Tasting for a Cause"
In the spirit of giving and helping others, Party at My Place Tastings & Events begins its new business venture with fundraising tasting parties as its primary focus. - September 04, 2017 - Party at My Place Tastings & Events
Texas OCC is Coming to Help
Orange County Choppers and the Hudson Valley SPCA to Help Hurricane Affected Families and Animals in Texas Orange County Choppers (OCC) and the Hudson Valley SPCA (HVSPCA) jointly announced efforts to provide assistance to humans and animals affected by hurricane Harvey in south Texas. As we have... - September 04, 2017 - Orange County Choppers
National Bar Association Organizing Members to Support Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts Legal Experts Offer Guidance in the Face of Devastation
“We must call upon our lawmakers to heed the clarion call to action and make sure that they honor their duty to ensure that we have a federal budget that includes funding for FEMA as well as National Flood Insurance Programs. The NBA implores Congress to not play political games with the lives of those who have lost so much in life and property.” - NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 03, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club Hosts Its 19th Annual Lobster Boil
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club anticipates raising over $5,000.00 for local charities with one of the most-loved area fundraisers. - September 03, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
Rocker and Skincare Organization Unite to Help Sick Children
ExPürtise® Scientific Skincare partners with rock star Matt DiRito to give the "Star Treatment" to children battling cancer. - September 03, 2017 - ExPürtise
Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary of Cozumel, Mexico is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary as of September 1, 2017. Verification means that Rancho Universo A. - September 03, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
North Sound Community Invited to Support Recovery
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. - September 02, 2017 - North Sound Recovery Coalition
Tammy Lane Productions Presents the Apocalypse Experience as a Different Type of Event During the Halloween Season That Challenges You to Face Your Future and Fight Fear
Capernaum First Century Village Event Center and Live Productions along with Tammy Lane Productions brings an exciting, terrifying production to the Weatherford area. In its second year of production, the Apocalypse Experience combines professional actors with realistic special effects in a brick and mortar town for guests to experience a 45-minute live action walk through of what could happen during the end times. - September 02, 2017 - Capernaum First Century Village
Witt O’Brien’s and SEACOR Donate 100,000 Outreach Program Meals to Children Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Two companies donate nutritious meals to help food banks feed children and families devastated by Hurricane Harvey. - September 02, 2017 - The Outreach Program
Custom Hand–Crafted Classic Spinning Diamond Eternity Band Profits Benefit The American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
18% of the Profits from all of CDGI's Limited Edition Classic Hand-Crafted Spinning Rare White & Fancy Colored Diamond Eternity Band sales will result in a charitable donation benefiting The American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. - September 02, 2017 - Certified Diamonds & Gemstones, Inc.
Florida Coalition for Children Awards Larry Cooper from the Children’s Home Network Social Worker of the Year
The Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) has awarded Larry Cooper, Chief of Prevention and Intervention Services at the Children’s Home Network, 2017 Social Worker of the Year. The Florida Coalition for Children is an advocate for Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected, and at-risk... - September 02, 2017 - Children's Home Network
Get Involved Company is Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising with Crowdsourcing
Get Involved Company, the leader in crowdsourcing software for getting more of the crowd involved in helping nonprofits, is now on the TEN Funding Portal. - September 02, 2017 - Get Involved Company
The Travelers Protective Association Donates $20,000 to CID
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society supports local school for the deaf. - September 02, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Brooklyn Community Services Holds 2017 ONE BK Unite Walk at Prospect Park on September 17
Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser to Support BCS’s Programs and Services to Uplift People Living in Poverty. Workout Routines with ONE BK Unite Fitness Ambassador Scott "BurnHard" Bernard and his Partner Hurricane. There are Prizes, Face Painting, and Dog Walking. - September 02, 2017 - Brooklyn Community Services
Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida Respond to Texas Floods
50 volunteers from the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida left Clearwater this week to join the growing number of people in Houston to help in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “Hurricane Harvey has affected over 30,000 people so they need all the help they can get,” said Ms. - September 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
World’s First Public Recognition Company is Open for Business
Planet’s Choice has evolved the greeting card. - August 31, 2017 - Planet's Choice
MSL & Company Sponsors Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization 2017 DC Panel Event
MSL & Company, LLC announced they will sponsor Strategies for the Preservation of Affordable Housing in the Global City, part of the Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization (HREAO) event taking place September 28, 2017, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, at Goulston & Storrs PC, 1999 K Street NW, Washington DC, 20006. - August 31, 2017 - MSL & Company, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Jeffrey Feil Honoree of Its 2017 Gala
The Soirée will also honor South Nassau's Rajiv Datta, MD, of Muttontown, NY, and Lori Edelman, RN, of Long Beach, NY, who will be presented with the hospital's Mary Pearson and the Cupola awards respectively. - August 31, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mrs. Akie Abe, the Spouse of Prime Minister of Japan, Joins Academics, Food Activists and Food Industry Experts to Discuss Food and Peace in NYC
Roundtable Discussion on Food & Diplomacy with Mrs. Akie Abe as Guest of Honor, followed by Meet & Greet Session and Special Reception. - August 30, 2017 - Santos Marketing Group
Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation Funding Stem Cell Treatment for Lupus Sufferer
Arizona based 501(c)(3) brings innovative stem cell therapies and treatments for autoimmune diseases to those unable to afford them. - August 30, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
OncoTAb Publishes Results on New Blood Test That Aids in Early Breast Cancer Detection
A new blood test kit created by researchers from the University of North Carolina can help women catch changes in their blood that could indicate the development of breast cancer. The test, named Agkura™, is becoming available nationwide this week through an Indiegogo campaign. Funds raised will help get the word out about the kit to doctors and oncologists nationwide and assist in further research. Researchers also believe that development of a test for pancreatic cancer is on the horizon. - August 30, 2017 - OncoTAb, Inc.
UniGuide® Launches Kickstarter Campaign Sweepstakes
UniGuide, the lifestyle site that makes eco-friendly and vegan living easy, launches a sweepstakes today to promote its UniGuide Kickstarter campaign. The sweepstakes, which will run from August 30 through September 6, 2017, will give eligible participants the chance to win a selection of prizes with a total value of $250. - August 30, 2017 - Olive App, LLC
Forever Living Products, Global Arizona-Based Company, Calls for Donations to Forever Giving to Help Aid Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Forever Living Products, LLC., an Arizona-based company with a local salesforce in Texas, is encouraging Arizona residents to help the Houston, TX area affected by Hurricane Harvey by donating to the charitable organization Forever Giving. - August 30, 2017 - Forever Living Products
Greenwell Foundation Hosts Northrop Grumman
Years of corporate philanthropy supports veterans and community programs at Greenwell - August 30, 2017 - Greenwell Foundation
Former Kansas Secretary of Commerce Joins One Heart Project as Executive Director
One Heart Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing incarcerated and at-risk youth a second chance. - August 29, 2017 - One Heart Project
PIL Creative Group Named Advertising Agency of Record for the 55th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association, Inc. has selected PIL Creative Group as its advertising agency of record for the 55th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival after a three-month evaluation process. PIL Creative Group is an independent design, marketing and advertising agency based in Coral Gables, FL. - August 29, 2017 - PIL Creative Group
No-Kill Animal Shelter Gets Tacky to Save Lives
2-Day Tack, Plant & Yard Sale Sept. 1, Sept. 2, 7am-2pm at Animal Village NM No-Kill Animal Shelter, Alamogordo. - August 29, 2017 - Animal Village NM No-Kill Shelter
Inspire Health 365 Announces Partnership with Blessings in a Backpack to Help Provide Meals to Elementary School Children on the Weekends
Inspire Health 365 has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack, to help provide meals over the weekend for "at risk" elementary school children. These students are given a bag of food on Fridays filled with non-perishable food items that require little to no preparation. - August 27, 2017 - Inspire Health 365
Nathan Mitchell Jazzes Up Fort Harrison for World Humanitarian Day Concert
On August 19th, Nathan Mitchell, acclaimed musician living in the Tampa Bay, performed a concert celebrating World Humanitarian Day in the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. He was joined by local artist, Janeane Ponder. The evening’s... - August 25, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Children’s Home Network’s Kinship Program Celebrates Grandparents in Tampa Bay
The Kinship program of the Children’s Home Network will celebrate all grandparents, and relative caregivers raising children in Tampa Bay on September 7th and 21st in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Sadly, there are many children ages 0-18 in Tampa Bay who are removed from their parents... - August 24, 2017 - Children's Home Network
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Donation Presented to Support Power Scholars Academy at The Gateway Family YMCA - August 23, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Food Bank of South Jersey Asks Area Residents to Join Nationwide Effort in Taking Action to End Hunger
FBSJ Announces Schedule of Fundraising and Community Service Events to Promote Hunger Action Month™ - August 23, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Children’s Home Network to Reach More At-Risk Children Thanks to a Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant
The Children’s Home Network has recently been awarded a generous funding gift from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to extend educational development to Tampa Bay children victimized by abuse, neglect and abandonment. - August 23, 2017 - Children's Home Network
Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 22, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Edna Johnson Will Trust Helps NARA - The Breathing Charity
Antony Caulfield presented a cheque for £5,000 to NARA – The Breathing Charity from the Edna Johnson Will Trust. - August 20, 2017 - Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors
Huntington’s Disease Society of America Announces Team Hope Walk in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Affiliate hosts the 6th Annual Walk on Sunday October 1st 2017 at Craig Ranch Regional Park. Please join HDSA Las Vegas Affiliate at the Team Hope Walk in Las Vegas being held on October 1, 2017 at Craig Ranch Park. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. Registration begins at 8:00am and the walk kick-off begins at 9:00am. - August 19, 2017 - Huntington’s Disease Society of America Las Vegas Affiliate
Vietnam Marine Veteran Receives Celebration of Life & Special Honors
National dream-granting organization’s Dreams for Veterans program fulfills final Dream - August 19, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Church of Scientology Continues Human Rights Campaign at Anti-Hate Vigil in Tampa
Among representatives from organizations and faiths, Reverend Pat Harney spoke to hundreds at an anti-hate vigil in Downtown Tampa. - August 19, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Nonprofit Successfully Opens Healthcare Clinics in Every Indian State
CURE International India Expands Its Clubfoot Disability Treatment Program in South Asia - August 18, 2017 - CURE International
Two Brothers Demonstrate a Profound Sense of Taste; Expand Miracle Fruit Farm Availability
Can their mission to create awareness about the benefits of Miracle Fruit reach those who need it most? - August 16, 2017 - Miracle Fruit Farm
Care For Cops Hosts Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Shootout September 4
The Twelfth Annual Charity Golf Classic celebrates the great work of Georgia law enforcement officers and raises funds to support the families of those who have fallen in the line of duty. The Tournament includes raffle prizes, auction items, as well as long drive, closest to pin and putt competitions. - August 16, 2017 - Care For Cops, LLC.
First Service Credit Union Plans Special Events for City of Katy’s Waffle Week Aug. 21-25
Free, fresh-made waffles will be delivered to educators and first responders - August 16, 2017 - First Service Credit Union
TTMS Meeting & Event Division to Host Vendor & Craft Show to Help Stop Human Trafficking
TTMS Meeting & Event Division proudly presents an event with something for everyone. Great shopping, prizes, 50/50 raffles and more. - August 16, 2017 - TTMS Corporation
Cole Link Foundation’s 2017 Inaugural Benefit Bash and Grand Opening Raised Funds and Launched Tarpon Springs Nonprofit to Begin Charity Programs
The new Foundation was honored with the keys to the city by Mayor Chris Alahouzos. - August 16, 2017 - Cole Link Foundation
Rahway Branch Hosts Art Workshop Series Art Exhibit
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Partners with Cerebral Palsy League - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation to Hold the Final Run for Our Fallen Heroes
This run has been going on for 10 years and has gotten way too big for one person to maintain so it will end. - August 14, 2017 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
Pulte Homes Gives Back to At-Risk Children in Tampa Bay Through Their Annual Building to Make Lives Better Charity Golf Tournament
Last year, the West Florida Division of Pulte Homes held its first annual Building to Make Lives Better Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Children’s Home Network in Tampa, Florida. Proceeds raised supported the organization’s mission of improving lives and changing life... - August 13, 2017 - Children's Home Network