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.

Volcani Institute Partners with Concordia on Campaign for a Sustainable Global Food Supply

Concordia in partnership with the Volcani Institute is working toward the development of innovative cross-sector partnerships that will ensure a sustainable global food supply. - June 23, 2017 - Concordia

Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption of Illinois 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 Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption as of June 21, 2017. Verification means that Field of Dreams Horse... - June 23, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to Lead the LGBT Pride Parade’s Summer of Love Contingent

Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to lead the Pride Parade’s Summer of Love contingent, Hearts Sky Written Above San Francisco, All Celebrating 50 Years of Striving for LOVE Equality. - June 22, 2017 - Now Share LOVE

LENDonate Changes The Game of Nonprofit Financing by Creating Swift Access to High Quality Loans

One-of-a-Kind Online Platform Launches to Enable Nonprofits to Source Loans and Donations Simultaneously through a New, Innovative Process - June 22, 2017 - LENDonate, Inc.

Brad Montague to Keynote CUE 2017 Fall Conference

CUE is excited to announce that Brad Montague will be the Opening Keynote speaker for the CUE 2017 Fall Conference to be held October 27-28 at American Canyon High School in Napa Valley. Brad Montague will deliver the Opening Session and Keynote on Friday, October 27, from 8:30 - 9:30 am. Montague is an award-winning writer and director working to creatively communicate hope to children of all ages. He is the creator of Kid President. - June 22, 2017 - CUE

Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Receives Grant from the Quantum Foundation

Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. has announced it is the recipient of a $30,00 grant from the Quantum Foundation. - June 22, 2017 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.

Free Wheelchair Mission Gives Away One Million Wheelchairs to People in Developing Nations

Orange County nonprofit to celebrate one million lives transformed through the gift of mobility at Miracle of Mobility gala on July 13. - June 22, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Church of Scientology’s Family-Friendly Block Party Provides “Something To Do” This Summer

The Church of Scientology in Clearwater is hosting their next Community Block Party with face painting, bouncy houses, train rides, carnival games and free food on Saturday, July 15th. - June 22, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO

Rain Bird Joins Forces with "Military Makeover" to Update Kansas Veteran’s Landscape

Rain Bird recently partnered with mini-series “Military Makeover,” airing on Lifetime TV, to help create a beautiful, water-efficient landscape for U.S. Army veteran Zeke Crozier and his family of Overland Park, Kan. While serving in Afghanistan, Crozier was injured and still suffers... - June 22, 2017 - Rain Bird

Dream Foundation & Headspace Announce Partnership

Meditation app teams with national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to introduce an essential element of palliative care. - June 22, 2017 - Dream Foundation

$10,000 Raised at the 5th Annual Tom Olen Memorial Golf Outing

O'LYN Roofing held the 5th Annual Tom Olen Memorial Golf Outing on June 15th, 2017 at Brookmeadow Country Club. Over $10,000 of funds were raised and will go directly to beneficiaries of the Tom Olen Memorial Fund. - June 22, 2017 - O'LYN Roofing

Construction of the Bill Monroe Museum Needs a Final Push

With ground having been broken on May 22nd, the Bill Monroe Museum is becoming reality. Today, the Bill Monroe Museum launched a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. This is in response to a need for funds to finish the build-out of the inside of the building. While the... - June 21, 2017 - Bill Monroe Museum

Elaine G. Adevai Honored as Biography of the Year and a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored as the Biography of the Year for 2017 and a Prominent Business Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of achievement for over 35 years in the field of nonprofit... - June 20, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

CUE Offers Membership Promotion to Celebrate 40 Years

CUE is now offering free memberships to celebrate the organization’s 40-year anniversary in 2018. The promotion reduces the annual dues and is CUE’s way of thanking its members for forty years of inspiring innovative learners. Interested educators can access the CUE website and sign up for a one-year membership. - June 20, 2017 - CUE

New Tool Helps Nonprofits Add Cost-Savings & Functionality

A new tool from Acceptiva will enable grassroots nonprofit organizations to use PayPal to cut costs while also offering the professional-looking and secure online interface donors demand. "Many smaller nonprofits who receive online payments for event tickets or fundraising campaigns do so... - June 19, 2017 - Acceptiva

Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st

George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest

Long Awaited Sanctuary to Benefit the Virginia Range Wild Horses

Equine Legacy Ranch (ELR) announces the purchase of over 650 acres of land north of Reno, Nevada, to be used as a sanctuary for Virginia Range wild horses removed from the range and a center for wellness and healing. A partnership between ERL and Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will create the largest private wild horse rescue operation and sanctuary in northwest Nevada. Many volunteer opportunities will be created through the establishment of this extraordinary sanctuary. - June 16, 2017 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund

Over 700 Free Bags of Produce to be Delivered to the Homes of Senior and Homebound Neighbors This Saturday

On Saturday, June 17th, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups will participate in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW!) program. This program, partnered with Feeding Tampa Bay, will help increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers... - June 16, 2017 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa

The Battlegrounds Raises $4,000 for Operation Food Search

More than 1,500 pounds of food also collected for St. Louis non-profit agency. - June 16, 2017 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake

Zonta Douglas County Awards Community Grants

With proceeds from its annual Trivia Night fundraiser, Zonta Douglas County recently awarded grants to three community groups that serve women and children, $1,000 to Zonta International, and two $2,000 scholarships that will be matched by Arapahoe Community College. - June 15, 2017 - Zonta Douglas County

Missouri Ranks 42nd on Annual Summer Meals Report

More low-income students received summer meals in July 2016. - June 15, 2017 - Operation Food Search

Austin Dog Alliance Therapy-Dog Program Receives Grant to Calm Traumatized Families in Child-Welfare Court

Austin Dog Alliance will expand its Therapy Dogs in the Courtroom program services to three additional child-welfare courts with grant from Texas Bar Foundation. - June 15, 2017 - Austin Dog Alliance

Operation Food Search Hires New Director of Advocacy and Research

Trina Ragain to focus on increasing St. Louis agency's overall engagement efforts. - June 14, 2017 - Operation Food Search

John Eagle Honda Paying for Dog Adoptions

John Eagle Honda of Houston Joins Thousands of Volunteers for Team Honda Week of Service, June 9 - 18 by Paying for Dog Adoptions - June 14, 2017 - John Eagle Honda of Houston

Nora J. Robinson Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Nora J. Robinson of Knoxville, Tennessee has been honored as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Nora A. Robinson Ms. Robinson is the Director of Events and Development at the YWCA... - June 13, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry

Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival

Henry Delozier Elected Chairman of Board at Audubon International

Specialist in investment banking, real estate development and golf asset ownership and operations supports global mission of environmental care. - June 10, 2017 - Audubon International

Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary of Tennessee 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 Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary as of June 6, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Safe Harbor... - June 10, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Gentlemen’s Ball Community Fundraiser Raises Awareness on Human Trafficking

On June 3rd, Christopher King, humanitarian and grandson of the Blues Legend B.B. King, hosted the “Gentlemen’s Ball” charity benefit at the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. The event’s beneficiary was anti-human... - June 10, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO

Car Show Donates to Local First Responders

Fred Britenstine Memorial Car Show honors namesake’s passion for helping people. - June 09, 2017 - Fred Britenstine Memorial Car Show

Operation Food Search to Hold Shop Out Hunger Day

St. Louis agency hosts its ninth annual summertime food drive. - June 09, 2017 - Operation Food Search

Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste

Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org

Boat Donation Program to Benefit Boating Safety

The ABYC Foundation has announced a vessel donation program, accepting new and used powerboats, sailboats and personal watercrafts. Donors will have the opportunity to receive a tax deduction while supporting the mission of the ABYC Foundation. ABYC Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to... - June 08, 2017 - ABYC

Toll Brothers Colorado Takes Stand Against Childhood Cancer with June 11 Alex's Lemonade Days Events

Event can enter raffle for professionally-built lemonade stand, enjoy lemonade and make a donation to fight childhood cancer. - June 08, 2017 - Toll Brothers Colorado

Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Hosts 5K for JA Run/Walk

Youth Financial Literacy Nonprofit Seeks to Empower Young People Through Fitness - June 08, 2017 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

Mary’s Center Prepares for Washington’s Day of Giving: Activism Starts @ Home

Do More 24 Seeks to Raise Nearly $2 Million to Support D.C, Maryland and Virginia Residents - June 08, 2017 - Mary's Center

Texas Native Now Training in NYC Wins National EN POINTE: Classical Ballet Competition

A Texas native, who ventured to New York City at age 17 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer, won first place and $12,000 in the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) national EN POINTE: Classical Ballet Competition held in Boca Raton, Florida. Five dancers collected $31,000 in prize money sponsored by the National Society of Arts and Letters. - June 07, 2017 - National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida East Coast Chapter

MDO Partners to Sponsor First Annual eMerge "Tee Up for Charity" Golf Tournament

Tournament to Take Place Sunday, June 11th, Benefiting Non-Profit The First Tee Miami - June 07, 2017 - MDO Partners

Wayne Economic Development Council Selects Jorgenson Consulting for President Search

The WEDC has selected Jorgenson Consulting, Inc. to conduct a national search for President. - June 07, 2017 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.

Global Strategy to End Clubfoot Disability 2030 Launched on World Clubfoot Day

Clubfoot Disability Affects 174,000 Children Annually. - June 07, 2017 - CURE International

Summer Dream Fashion Show Raises Funds for Dream Foundation Dreamers

Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from the Santa Barbara event. - June 07, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Narrative 4 Presents a Night of Music & Literature at University of Limerick Featuring Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Leah Siegel, Colum McCann & More

Four world-renowned musicians – Mickey Madden, Leah Siegel, David Gungor and Colm Mac Con Iomaire – will join literary luminaries Colum McCann, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Assaf Gavron, Ruth Gilligan, Ishmael Beah and Rob Spillman – for an evening of stories and song highlighting the global nonprofit, Narrative 4. The event will be moderated by Narrative 4 board members Tyler Cabot and Greg Khalil. - June 06, 2017 - Narrative 4

J.C. Restoration Volunteers Succeed in Packing Over 100,000 Life-Saving Meals

J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers set a goal to prepare 100,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC... - June 06, 2017 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.

Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center Set to Break Ground on Area's First Indoor Therapy Riding Arena

Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center, Inc. (TRRC) of Glenwood, MD is set to officially break ground on the area’s only indoor sensory-sensitive therapy riding arena on Saturday, June 10, 4pm, at a celebration event at the 55-acre farm on Shady Lane in Glenwood, MD. The indoor arena, once constructed, will serve the growing population of children and young adults diagnosed with autism and other sensory-processing challenges such as Autism, Asperger’s, ADD, ADHD and others. - June 06, 2017 - TRRC

Community Charity Coalition – Inspiring the Next Generation

On Wednesday, May 24th, over 100 guests gathered for the May Charity Coalition luncheon in the Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison Crystal Ballroom. Guests were treated to a 5-star meal and an afternoon of inspiration on how greater coordination between like-minded charities help improve... - June 06, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO

DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign

Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org

Humanity First USA Launches National Donate a Lunch Day

Humanity First USA Urges Support from all Americans to Fight Hunger in America Humanity First USA will launch its national Donate a Lunch Day on June 10, 2017. This day aims to combat hunger, which currently impacts 50 million Americans. Humanity First USA encourages its supporters to skip one... - June 05, 2017 - Humanity First

Dallas Cowboy Hall of Famer Randy White Fishes Lake Texoma  to Benefit North Texas Children