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.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Help Greenwood Take Back Its Community
This week, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers announced a 500-man community clean-up in Clearwater’s North Greenwood neighborhood to be held on Saturday July 29th. Volunteers will meet at 8:00am for a complimentary continental breakfast before starting. All are welcome to participate. Over... - July 14, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
New York State Senator Elaine Phillips Tours Helen Keller National Center and Presents Resolution of Support
Senator's visit commemorates 50th anniversary of HKNC. - July 14, 2017 - Helen Keller National Center
North Florida Land Trust Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
Three new members at large join the board to bring unique and fresh perspective to the mission. - July 14, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Monkey Around at the Zoo with Homes for Autism
Homes for Autism will host Monkey Around at the Zoo on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan. Participants can register at www.crowdrise.com/monkey-around-at-the-zoo. Monkey Around at The Zoo will be a family-friendly "FUN DAY" coordinated and contained... - July 13, 2017 - Homes for Autism
Rebuilding Together Atlanta Celebrates 25 Years of Safe and Healthy Homes
Local Non-Profit Rehabs 25 Low-Income Homes in Commemoration of Its Anniversary - July 13, 2017 - Rebuilding Together Atlanta
Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Reaches GuideStar Platinum
Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results - July 13, 2017 - Volunteer Firefighter Alliance
Africa Water Wells Fundraising for 2 Additional Water Wells for 2 Schools for the Deaf in Sotik, Kenya
Africa Water Wells, founded by Sandy & Bud Mulcahy, has expanded their mission beyond clean water to include free AA and medical care, women's empowerment programs, and donated used laptops to primary schools in and around Sotik. They are now fundraising for additional water wells including two for Schools for the Deaf without access to clean water in Sotik, Kenya. - July 12, 2017 - Lee Mulcahy
Akraya Founder, Sonu Ratra Opens Her Business and Home to Afghan and Rwandan Entrepreneurs
Akraya will be hosting and mentoring 2 delegates from Afghanistan and Rwanda from July 15th to July 20th. Celine Uwnineza, is the founder of Right Seat, a Human Resources firm in Rwanda and Masoom Ibrahimi, is an award-winning Documentary Filmmaker in Afghanistan. Both women will spend the week meeting with the Akraya team, learning best practices, and strategies they can apply to their business when they return to their countries. - July 12, 2017 - Akraya
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits Announce Partnership
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits join forces at its 1st Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sloan's Ice Cream in CityPlace Doral on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research. The Co-Founder of the newly formed We Care Chemo Kits... - July 12, 2017 - We Care Chemo Kits
Two Cans of Food and RC Racing Fun to Help Hungry Families in Pensacola
R/C race track staff will be stationed at King Cobra of Florida Outdoor RC Track from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every tuesday to collect donations of canned food items at the organization's "2-Can Tuesdays" event. The company is asking the community to take part in the food drive to help feed... - July 12, 2017 - King Cobra of Florida, Inc.
Cole Link Foundation Announces Its 2017 Inaugural Benefit Bash to Celebrate Its Grand Opening in Tarpon Springs
Tampa Bay’s newest nonprofit is gearing up to party. And, everyone is invited to have a good time for a good cause. - July 12, 2017 - Cole Link Foundation
Custom Hand–Crafted Classic Spinning Diamond Eternity Band Profits Benefit Charity
Summer Spotlight 2017 - 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 ASPCA. - July 12, 2017 - Certified Diamonds & Gemstones, Inc.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Celebrates "Deaf-Blind Awareness" on Anniversary of Birth of Helen Keller
Governor marks the occasion by hosting representatives of Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) and its state partners. - July 12, 2017 - Helen Keller National Center
Teen Girls Empowerment Camp Aims to Build Confidence Through Fitness and Friendships.
Girls empowerment camp sells out in 2 months in its third year. Camp aims to build confidence in young girls and reshape summer day camp with a large variety of wellness activities and trailblazing women speakers. - July 12, 2017 - FITGirl, Inc.
Gastric Cancer Foundation Announces Leadership Transition - New Co-Chairs to Advance Gastric Cancer Research Through the Registry and Research Scholar Program
The new co-chairs have been active in helping the Foundation expand its visibility and sharpen its strategic focus to support research funding for the disease and help those suffering with it. - July 11, 2017 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
Former NCAA, NFL Running Back Diagnosed with ALS Has Final Dream Fulfilled
National dream-granting organization gives life to final Dream of family vacation. - July 11, 2017 - Dream Foundation
New Conference for Nonprofits Launches in Southwest Florida
New conference for nonprofits in Tampa, September 21, 2017. - July 11, 2017 - Phil-Com, LLC
Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee Marks 60 Years of a Commitment to Faith, Pluralism and Improved Quality of Life
Shia Ismaili Muslims join with partners of the AKDN in celebrating His Highness’s endeavour to promote peace and progress. - July 10, 2017 - Aga Khan Development Network
Ibis Charities Foundation Awards Grant to Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs, Florida, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Ibis Charities Foundation. Funding provided by the Ibis Charities Foundation will be used to provide individualized health education, skills training and support to blind and visually-impaired individuals in Palm Beach County. - July 09, 2017 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Receives Grant from the 2017 Honda Classic
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs, Florida, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $3,500 grant awarded on behalf of American Honda and the Board of Directors of Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. from the 2017 Honda Classic. This grant will be used to support the Kids’ Club, an outreach program for blind and visually impaired children and their families. - July 08, 2017 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
The Scientology Information Answers Questions, Makes Friends with the World
This week the Scientology Information Center will be celebrating its 2 year anniversary. The Center is located at 500 Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater, has brought 14,195 visitors from all over the world in to the center to learn about Dianetics, Scientology and the Church’s humanitarian activities. The Information Center is operated by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. - July 08, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology Lets Freedom Ring, Celebrates with Festivities in Downtown Clearwater
On Tuesday, the 4th of July, the Church of Scientology in Clearwater celebrated America’s Independence with a large park fair and a dinner with their community partners in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. At Osceola Park, on the corner of Fort Harrison Avenue and Drew Street,... - July 08, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Theatre Arts Academy Presents Inaugural Production of Beauty and the Beast JR
Sudbrink Performance Academy brings new life to the "tale as old as time" - tickets on sale now at sudbrinkacademy.com - July 07, 2017 - Sudbrink Performance Academy
Ex Catholic Provides Materials for Catholics from EvangelicalOutreach.org
"Good News For Catholics" contains five of the most important spiritual truths that Catholics need to know, according to ex-Catholic Brother Dan Corner of EvangelicalOutreach.org. With 1.3 billion Catholics scattered throughout the world and 23% of the United States population, this gospel tract has incredible potential for the good of their eternal souls. - July 05, 2017 - Evangelical Outreach
Farm Share, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New Semi-Truck to Its Fleet with the Help of the Publix "Food For All" Campaign and The Batchelor Foundation
Farm Share, Inc.— a non-profit organization dedicated to the recovery and distribution of nutritious and healthy food to individuals and families in need --- today announced the addition of a new semi-truck to its growing fleet of trucks. Thanks to a Publix “Food for All” donation... - July 02, 2017 - Farm Share, Inc.
Driving Out Summer Hunger with the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Mobile Meals Program
Bus Stop Café Provides Safe Space for Kids in Need to Read and Eat Where They Live and Play - July 01, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Project LINK Seeking Sponsors for Their Annual Back to School Event
Project LINK is seeking sponsors for their annual back to school event. Project LINK is a community based, organization dedicated to promoting education achievement, expanding access to community service providers, and improving the quality of life for low-income individuals via targeted case management programs focusing on children and their families that resides in Hillsborough County, Florida. - June 30, 2017 - Integrale Advisors LLC
Celebrating Independence for Disabled Citizens on July 4th
LaunchAbility kicks off their "Independence" fundraising campaign to help intellectually developmentally and disabled (IDD) adults find their own independence through assisting them find jobs fitting their unique skills. - June 30, 2017 - LaunchAbility
Drive a Senior and Get Involved Company Are Making Everyday Independence Day for Seniors This Fourth of July
Get Involved Company is helping Drive a Senior, a local Austin nonprofit, celebrate this Independence Day in a unique way. - June 30, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces Grant Support from W.K. Kellogg Foundation for Local Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Engagement
BBCF named as TRHT place grantee joining 13 other TRHT places nationwide. BBCF will organize all TRHT Selma place activities. - June 30, 2017 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Lockdowel and HOLZ-HER Equipment to Manufacture Closets at AWFS Las Vegas Closets Produced Will be Donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada
Lockdowel, glue-less, snap-together assembly and HOLZ-HER will be manufacturing three complete closets a day at AWFS Las Vegas July 19-22, booth 7065. All closets built will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. - June 29, 2017 - Lockdowel
Georgia Scientologists Recognize the International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Church of Scientology Atlanta hosted motivational speaker James Brown, who, in 1992, was shot in the neck over a drug deal and paralyzed from the neck down. Mr. Brown, in coordination with the Georgia Foundation for a Drug Free World, now uses this experience to teach at risk youth the importance of leading a drug-free life. - June 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Pernille Ripp to Keynote CUE 2017 Fall Conference
CUE is thrilled to announce that Pernille Ripp will be the Closing Keynote speaker at the CUE 2017 Fall Conference to be held October 27-28 at American Canyon High School in the Napa Valley. Pernille Ripp will deliver the Closing Session and Keynote on Saturday, October 28, from 3:30 - 4:30... - June 29, 2017 - CUE
A Night of Art, Beauty & Fashion Benefiting Texas Lawyers for Children - Work of HeART on July 27
Skin Snob and Elle Marie Beauty present a Night of Art, Beauty & Fashion at Samuel Lynne Galleries in Dallas. Benefiting Texas Lawyers for Children - June 29, 2017 - Elle Marie Beauty
Warrior Canine Connection Receives Grant from Carrington Charitable Foundation to Help Meet Growing Need for Service Dogs to Support Veterans
Warrior Canine Connection is pleased to announce it has received a generous grant from the Carrington Charitable Foundation. WCC will use the funds to support its mission of providing canine therapy to help Veterans reconnect with life, their families, their communities and each other. WCC uses a... - June 29, 2017 - Warrior Canine Connection
Historic Championship Won
The First Ever Adaptive MMA Bantamweight Champion - Garrett “G-Money” Holeve - was named by Spire Sanctioning and Gateway Fighting Series on June 23rd, 2017 in St, Charles, Mo. - June 28, 2017 - Garrett Holeve
Sounds of Juneteenth’s Freedom Ring True at Church of Scientology Gospel Concert
On June 24th, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization held a Gospel concert in the Historic Fort Harrison’s Auditorium. The event was held in celebration of Juneteenth, a national celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in America. The featured act was Au’Niece... - June 28, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search to Hold Seventh Annual Tomato Explosion
St. Louis agency teams up with more than 80 local restaurants to stop summer childhood hunger. - June 28, 2017 - Operation Food Search
CUE Expands Professional Development Offerings
CUE has announced an expansion of its incredibly popular Rock Star Camps, which now include specialty camps and this year for the first time ever, a Primary Education Rock Star Camp. CUE Rock Star camps are known for inspiring educators by leveraging the latest and greatest tools, apps, and practical approaches with an all-star cast of faculty members, many of whom are Leading Edge Certified, Apple Distinguished Educators, Google Certified Innovators, and Microsoft Innovative Educators. - June 27, 2017 - CUE
Artist Alexey Steele Brings Inspiring Message, Celebrates Unsung Hero of Urban Neighborhood Through Public Art
New Life-Size Painting of 75-Year-Old Gardener Unveiled at New Gallery in Impoverished Scottsdale Section of Carson. - June 26, 2017 - Alexey Steele
At the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy, Dhamani 1969 Team Plays in Support of Field in Trust and Children Bereavement UK
Premium, award-winning, luxury jewellery house Dhamani 1969 has supported two British charities - Fields in Trust and Child Bereavement UK – both of which have Prince William as Patron. The charities are benefiting from funds raised through the annual Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy, which... - June 26, 2017 - Dhamani 1969
NYC Local, Bruce Bent II, Helps Preserve Historic Statue in Abingdon Square Park
Bent donates to NYC Parks Department; contributes new sign to park statue honoring NYC WWI soldiers - June 26, 2017 - Bruce Bent II
Black Belt Community Foundation Receives $1.4 M Grant as Official Head Start Grantee. Will Administrate Work Across Four Counties of Alabama.
Black Belt Community Foundation selected as Head Start Grantee for Dallas, Choctaw, Marengo and Wilcox Counties. Selma-based organization will provide high-quality services to the children and families of the Black Belt region. Will host community information sessions starting immediately. - June 25, 2017 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County Forms Strategic Partnership with Lodi Boys & Girls Club
The collaborative agreement unites both organizations for a synergistic partnership building upon each of their current capacities and capabilities. - June 25, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County
The British Hungarian Society Hosts Professor Tibor Frank’s Fascinating International Relations Talk: "Hungary and Britain: A History of Wishful Thinking?"
The British Hungarian Society is proud to announce that Professor Tibor Frank will present a fascinating talk on the rich history of British-Hungarian international relations in June at the Carlton Club. This is the latest in a series of events hosted by the Society, which was founded in 1990 and has enjoyed the patronage of Otto von Habsburg and the support of ambassadors and other dignitaries from both countries. - June 24, 2017 - The British Hungarian Society
NAIFA Jacksonville Members Visit Federal Lawmakers
2 members joined hundreds of other professional insurance agents, advisors, brokers, consultants and employee benefit specialists from across the country in Washington, D.C. on May 24 to meet with U.S. Senate and U.S. House members and their staff as part of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’s Annual Congressional Conference. - June 24, 2017 - NAIFA Jacksonville
Shoes That Fit Named Nonprofit of the Year
Shoes That Fit - a national nonprofit based in Claremont, California - has been named Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Chris Holden. As Shoes That Fit celebrates its 25th anniversary of providing new athletic shoes to kids in need, they do so with a renewed focus towards achieving their vision that one day, every child in America who needs hew shoes gets new shoes. - June 24, 2017 - Shoes That Fit
Helen Keller Services and Its National Center Celebrate "Deaf-Blind Awareness Week"
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC), a division of Helen Keller Services (HKS), is proud to once again mark Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (June 25th through July 1st) with a national advocacy campaign, it was announced by HKNC Executive Director Susan... - June 24, 2017 - Helen Keller National Center
Evangelical Outreach Provides Easy to Print Free Gospel Tracts and a Free Ministry Packet
Evangelical Outreach announces that it is providing easy to print free gospel tracts and a free ministry packet. In doing so, Brother Dan Corner of Evangelical Outreach is making this information available to assist Christians and provides references from the New Testament: "Soul winning is... - June 23, 2017 - Evangelical Outreach
Inspiring Hearts to Change the World
Inspire Hearts Fundraising is a special appeals, or collective giving company, that focuses on empowering nonprofits through trainings, seminars and consulting to transform their special events and maximize their donations raised day of with exceptional ambassador talent to accentuate year round. - June 23, 2017 - Star Benefit Auctions