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.
Church of Scientology Hosts an Evening of Latin Jazz
On Saturday, September 9th, Harlem Nights Benefits is presenting an evening of Latin Jazz in the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, to benefit the Clearwater Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The event features the Terry Edwards Latin... - August 12, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Healthy Humor Partners with Moose Toys to Launch Red Nose Docs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Announcing the expansion of the Healthy Humor program to a new hospital - August 11, 2017 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
The Travelers Protective Association Presents More Than $20,000 in Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society gives 42 scholarships to those in need. - August 11, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Makers Nutrition’s Casual for a Cause Program Raises $2500 for Vitamin Angels
Dietary supplement manufacturer Makers Nutrition® raises $2,500 through its Casual for a Cause fundraising program to assist Vitamin Angels in its fight against malnutrition. - August 11, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Feed-A-Million Project Gospel Show
On August 20, 2017, the Feed-a-Million project presents the F.A.M Gospel show hosted by Deon Rollins. The event will be held at Gee's, 3415 52nd Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 from 3-7pm to raise money to feed the homeless. - August 11, 2017 - Feed A Million Project
New Option for Nonprofits Will Reduce Online Fundraising Costs and Increase Security
Another new payment processing option from Acceptiva will enable nonprofit organizations of all sizes to use Stripe to cut processing costs, eliminate PCI DSS compliance and offer the professional-looking and secure online interface donors demand. "Many nonprofits who would like receive... - August 09, 2017 - Acceptiva
Operation Food Search to Host Bake for Good Event
St. Louis non-profit agency to host culinary class featuring King Arthur Flour's Paula Gray. - August 09, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Eastern National and Passport To Your National Parks® Announce Total Solar Eclipse Cancellation Stamps
Circle the date! In honor of the all-American total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, Eastern National and Passport To Your National Parks® are excited to announce special edition “Time-of-Totality” cancellation stamps. These cancellations will be available at the following 19... - August 08, 2017 - Eastern National
Delaware Resident is Semifinalist on the World’s Largest Speech Championship Stage
Biagio V. Schettini rose above a pool of 30,000 Toastmasters participants. - August 08, 2017 - Advocates for Progress
Roselle Savings Bank Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA. - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Evoke Healthy Foods Donates 14,000 Bags of Muesli to Western NY Food Banks
Evoke Healthy Foods has donated its muesli to Foodlink in Rochester, NY and Food bank of WNY, with 7,000 bags to each. The organic and gluten free muesli will be available to agencies which provide food to and children served by the food banks in the Buffalo and Rochester areas. “We have had... - August 06, 2017 - Evoke Healthy Foods
Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals of Maine is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals as of August 3, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Maine... - August 06, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) Partners with Atlanta Black Restaurant Week to Benefit Local and State Hunger Relief Entities
Atlanta Black Restaurant Week has graciously agreed to provide F.A.R.M.S. with a donation to contribute to our food bank programming with local and state hunger relief entities. - August 05, 2017 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
CURE International Names Steve Hitt Executive Director of CURE Zambia
Veteran Healthcare Administrator Joins Nonprofit Hospital - August 05, 2017 - CURE International
The Horse Shelter of New Mexico is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to The Horse Shelter as of August 1, 2017. Accreditation signifies that The Horse Shelter meets GFAS’s... - August 05, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Midwest Eye Consultants to Host Bark & Brew to Benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind
The First Annual Bark & Brew will be held in downtown Wabash on August 26. There will be a Bow WOW contest, food vendors, live music, a silent auction and more. Net proceeds will be donated to Leader Dogs for the Blind. - August 05, 2017 - Midwest Eye Consultants PC
TFI Envision Wins Award of Excellence for Brand Identity
The Connecticut Art Directors Club presented its 42nd Annual CADC Awards on June 29th at Marquee Events in Hartford, CT. TFI Envision received an Award of Excellence for Building One Community™ Logo. - August 05, 2017 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Elaine G. Adevai Recognized as a Top Woman of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Women of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of nonprofit services. About Elaine G. Adevai Ms. Adevai has over... - August 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Church of Scientology Commemorates World Humanitarian Day with Concert
Nathan Mitchell, performer of Gospel, R&B, Funk, Blues and Smooth Jazz, will be featured at a concert dedicated to World Humanitarian Day at the Historic Fort Harrison. - August 04, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Volunteers Adopt Senior Mobile Home Park
Saturday, July 22, 2017 was a wonderfully received "Day Of Action" for residents of the Bermuda Senior Adult Mobile Home Park in Mission Hills, CA. - August 03, 2017 - Neighborly Volunteers, Inc.
Fort Worth Movers Helping End Hunger
Fort Worth moving company works to end hunger by collecting food from customers and delivering to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. - August 02, 2017 - The Moving Factor
Farm Animal Rights Movement to Rally Thousands of Animal Right Activists in the Nation's Capital
What: 2,000 animal rights activists representing 90 organizations from 12 countries When: August 3rd - 6th, 2017 Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Why: To train, to network, and to plan strategies for the coming year More: 80 sessions,... - July 31, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Global Oneness Day Opens for First Time to Sponsorship
Massive audience primed for messages from sponsors aligned with evolving consciousness. - July 31, 2017 - Humanity's Team
Summer Charity Coalition Luncheon Unites Tampa Bay
On July 19th, the Church of Scientology hosted their Summer Charity Coalition Luncheon in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. There were 100 guests who learned about Operation HOPE, the featured charity, and got to know each other during the special speed networking segment. After a... - July 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Enduo Clothes: A Free Clothing Giveaway
Faith Harvest Church launches its first annual free clothing giveaway on Saturday, August 5, 2017. The intent of Enduo Clothes is to empower those in need of apparel with gently used and new clothes. This event, which targets women, men, youth, and infants, will be held at Faith Harvest Church in... - July 28, 2017 - Faith Harvest Church
GiveCentral Presents 9 Brilliant Fundraising Trends for Non-Profits in 2017
Competition is increasing day by day, and with increasing competition comes a change in how you should approach your fundraising. Bridget Mayer from GiveCentral.org talks about marketing and technology trends that will rule the nonprofit sector in the coming year and how nonprofits can stay ahead of the curve with these insights. - July 27, 2017 - GiveCentral
Church of Scientology Celebrates "Freedom of Religion" for All Faiths
On July 22nd the Scientology Choir, guest singers and members of the local community came together in support of freedom of religion at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. Guests were treated to the 2nd Annual “Night of the Arts for Human Rights” concert, focusing on Human Rights Article 18, “Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.” - July 27, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology, Downtown Merchants & Tampa Bay Families Celebrate Summer Together
July 15th the Church of Scientology sponsored Block Party in downtown Clearwater brought local merchants, non-profits and over 2,500 residents of Tampa Bay in a joyous family celebration of summer. - July 27, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Madina Village School Seeking Funds to Offer Healthcare and Aid to a War-Torn Community.
Madina Village School, Inc. is launching a capital campaign for $395 thousand dollars to provide medical care to the Madina Village community. The Madina Village is seeking funds to establish the Madina Village Clinic. The Madina Village School is the fruit of the work of a lifetime for many... - July 27, 2017 - Madina Village School
CrowdBuild the Donor Development Tool Partners with In Focus Brands Inbound System
For decades, donor development has been letter (now email) campaigns and calling lists. The motto of quantity over quality still runs the thinking and the process. CrowdBuild™ brings an integrated solution to build engaged donor relations to many non profits and educational institutions. Thecrowdbuild.com is further accelerating donor acquisition with the partnership. - July 26, 2017 - In Focus Brands
JFS Launches Case Management Services for Adults with Special Needs
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) recently launched Case Management Services for Adults with Special Needs. - July 26, 2017 - Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
100,000 Children Rescued from Life-long Clubfoot Disability
Non-profit CURE reaches milestone to eliminate clubfoot as lifelong disability. - July 26, 2017 - CURE International
Veterans to Walk 200 Miles to Raise Awareness for Their Comrades
Veterans from the Commonwealth, who have been impacted by suicide, are ruck marching across Massachusetts to bring awareness to the epidemic of Veterans Suicide and the needs of Veterans. Vet Ruck New England will be a 200-mile, nonstop, day and night, ruck march through almost 50 small towns... - July 26, 2017 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Pelzer for Congress Holds Announcement Rally
Pelzer: This is not the start of a political career--it’s the end of business as usual. - July 24, 2017 - Pelzer For Congress
North Florida Land Trust Received Unanimous Approval in the First Step to Lease Brewster Hospital
Nonprofit is interested in relocating headquarters to the historic building. - July 23, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Conference for Nonprofits Announces All-Star Speaker Lineup
Phil-Com, LLC has released the lineup of speakers for its upcoming conference, NPInfusion, a networking and educational event for nonprofit professionals, members of boards of directors, and students planning a career in the sector. NPInfusion is a crossover event that will share information and... - July 23, 2017 - Phil-Com, LLC
New Cookbook Reveals Family Secret Recipes
Written by native South Carolinian, Darren Campbell, Charleston’s Gullah Recipes is available for $11.99 online at gullahrecipes.com, and sold on amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. It features 50 favorite family recipes, some of which are identical to what Darren grew up eating in his... - July 22, 2017 - Darren Campbell
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Board of Visitors Appoints Attorney Brent M. Buckley as Board Chair
Buckley King is proud to announce that its managing partner, Brent M. Buckley, has been appointed chair of Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Board of Visitors. In that role, Buckley will serve as a senior advisor to the dean of the 120-year-old law school. - July 22, 2017 - Buckley King
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Emma's House - “A Special Place for Special People”
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to all areas of Irving, including Emma’s House, a non-profit organization that provides after-school and summer activities for teens and young adults. On Tuesday, July 18, KIB staff visited the summer campers at Emma’s House, and brought their... - July 21, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Fresh Drinking Water from the Atmosphere 40-Liter Residential Appliance
Enjoy pollutant & mineral-free fresh drinking water produced from the atmosphere that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards without disturbing existing water supplies. - July 20, 2017 - PanLbilt
Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation of Florida is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation as of July 14, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Equine Rescue and... - July 20, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Twilight Jumpers at Buckeye Horse Park to Benefit CANTER Ohio. Friday July 21st at 5PM - First Jumpers start at 7PM. Free to the public.
Buckeye Horse Park is a 501(3)c non-profit organization located on route 224 just outside of Canfield, OH. CANTER Ohio, is also a non-profit group that specializes in retraining retired race horses to do other jobs such as polo, jumping, trail riding, etc.Buckeye is hosting this event, and all proceeds are going to CANTER Ohio. They have jumpers coming from all over the area, including locally as well as Cincinnati and Cleveland. - July 20, 2017 - Buckeye Horse Park
Youth Empowerment Summit-YES is Hosting a Youth Visionary Fundraiser & Blue Ribbon Cutting Event
An Evening of Opportunity to Empower & Support our Youth - July 20, 2017 - Youth Empowerment Summit-YES
Global Keynote Speaker Holly Dowling Leads Session at United Nations Foundation Leadership Summit
World-renowned speaker joins United Nations Foundation to support advocacy for girls and women worldwide. - July 19, 2017 - Holly Dowling
Eastern National and Women’s Rights National Historical Park Introduce Philanthropic Partnership
The Campaign for Wesleyan Chapel aims to raise funds to support the development, installation, and stewardship of an exhibit that will enhance visitors’ understanding of the space. - July 19, 2017 - Eastern National
Thousands in Downtown Clearwater for Church of Scientology’s Community Block Party
On July 15th, over 2,500 people attended the summer Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization’s carnival-themed block party on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater. Guests enjoyed food and activities including face painting, train rides, carnival games and more, all paid for by the... - July 19, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Martina Sykes’ The heART Mission Partners with Bay Area Studios Foundation for Community Outreach and Panel Discussion
The heART Mission is teaming up with St. Petersburg, Florida’s Bay Area Studios Foundation for an entertainment industry discussion. - July 18, 2017 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
cureCADASIL Association Announces Publication of Dr. Arboleda-Velasquez’s Study Showing Promising Results of Notch3 Antibody in a Mouse Model of CADASIL
cureCADASIL, a Plainsboro, NJ non-profit focused on funding research and raising awareness for the rare, genetic disorder cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts (CADASIL) continued support of preclinical CADASIL research by Dr. Joseph Arboleda-Velasquez from Schepens Eye... - July 15, 2017 - cureCADASIL Association
The Travelers Protective Association Holds 127th National Convention
Missouri-based organization raises more than $20,000 for its scholarship trust. - July 15, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Ash Properties and Atlantic Self Storage are Collecting School Supplies for First Coast Kids
Back 2 School Supply Drive to benefit local students as emerging First Coast leaders. - July 15, 2017 - Ash Properties