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.

Helping Bags Celebrates Three Years of Service

Helping the homeless since summer 2014 Helping Bags has donated over 10,000 bags. - September 07, 2017 - Helping Bags

ViRural & C3 Announce US-Africa Telecommunications Merger

The new combined company C3 Africa will focus on extending critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecommunications services to unserved and underserved communities across Africa. - September 07, 2017 - C3 Africa

PanLbilt Global Responds to the Recovery Effort to Return Residents to Permanent Houses in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Irma

Rapid Assembly Building Kits Accelerate Recovery after natural disasters. - September 07, 2017 - PanLbilt

Bellafina Chocolates is Having a Celebration

Bellafina Chocolates’ much anticipated mural, “A Celebration of Women, Children and Chocolate” is now complete. A celebration of the community volunteers and local artists that made the project possible is planned for September 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 123 Cherokee Street in... - September 07, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates

Institute for Healing of Memories – North America Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation

The Institute for Healing of Memories – North America is honored to announce it has received a Capacity Building grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) for $25,000, which will support Veteran Healing of Memories Workshops in Chattanooga, TN and Los Angeles, CA. Gloria... - September 06, 2017 - Institute for Healing of Memories - North America

Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting Lives the Company's Core Values; Assists Those Affected from Hurricane Harvey

Shine window care and holiday lighting is a nationwide franchise organization that showed their true colors when Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. - September 06, 2017 - Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting

The Akshaya Patra Foundation and MUFG Launch High-Tech Kitchen at Narsingi, Telangana

The kitchen will serve mid-day meals to over 35,000 children in the region - September 06, 2017 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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