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.
Franklin Lakes Preschoolers Raise Money with Their Art Auction
This month, on February 10th, The Learning Experience Preschool in Franklin Lakes hosted their annual BeCause our Hearts Beat Art Auction, one of their favorite philanthropic events of the year. Tying in Valentine's Day and American Heart Month, their preschoolers created heart art and sold it to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. - February 18, 2017 - The Learning Experience, Franklin Lakes
Sangsangai Announces 501c(3) Non-Profit Status
Sangsangai, a New-York based non-profit organization committed to building earthquake-resistant private homes in Nepalese villages, while also developing customized economic development plans for each village, announced today that as of November 17, 2016, the organization has acquired a tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service. - February 18, 2017 - Sangsangai
Actor Bill Pullman to Deliver Commencement Address at Warren Wilson College
Bill Pullman will underscore the importance of community in a speech at his sons' alma mater in Asheville, North Carolina. He plans to look closely at the idea of “changing the world.” With so many different changemakers trying to engage in different ways, Pullman said it is harder to know what a new and “changed” world looks like. - February 17, 2017 - Warren Wilson College
Dr. Jeanne King, PhD. Releases New eBook; Shows the Way Narcissistic Abuse Lives in Intimate Relationships
Is narcissistic abuse in your intimate relationship? Narcissistic abuse has a selfish, uncaring evil ring to it. When you hear it singing from within your relationship, you know you are in danger. You know the inevitable harm done when you ignore/tolerate/enable these dynamics. But, your whole... - February 16, 2017 - Partners in Prevention
Texas Self Storage Association Surpasses $1 Million Lifetime Giving Amount for Shriners Children’s Hospital - Galveston
Members of the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) reached a significant milestone in their lifetime giving total of $1 million by raising more than $188,000 this year for the Shriners Children’s Hospital - Galveston. TSSA has raised funds for the hospital for the past 15 years. This is the... - February 16, 2017 - Texas Self Storage Association
Finance Industry Veteran Behind Non-Profit “Business Plan Without Borders" for Immigrants, Refugees via Borders.Org
Serial entrepreneur and veteran business plan advisor Paul Azous announced that he has recently launched a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable in society with their business startup needs. The organization, Business Plans Without Borders (www.Borders.org) assists... - February 16, 2017 - Borders.org
Charity Coalition Offers Expansion for Non-profits
March Charity Coalition is inviting members and supports of Tampa Bay area non-profits to a networking luncheon. - February 16, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search Receives $30,000 Grant from PNC Foundation
St. Louis, Missouri non-profit organization to use grant for its healthy cooking program - February 16, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Church of Scientology Announces Historic Buildings Tour
Special Tour of the Historic Fort Harrison and the Clearwater Building announced to the community. - February 16, 2017 - Church of Scientology
U.S. Bank OC Marathon: Racing Toward $1 Million
Charities will be the big winners as event gears up to double last year’s goal; Event dates: Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7, 2017 http://www.ocmarathon.com - February 15, 2017 - OC Marathon
Seattle Nonprofit Announces New Board Leadership
Teens In Public Service (TIPS) announced its recent elections for new and re-appointed board members for 2017. Two of the four board positions have been newly filled by individuals in support of TIPS’ mission to produce future leaders committed to their communities by connecting teens with life-changing opportunities and internships at nonprofit organizations. - February 15, 2017 - Teens In Public Service
Options Imagined, North New Jersey's Most Innovative Support Coordination Agency, Presents: Rockin Camp Warren 2017 on Saturday, July 8 @ 11:30am
Visitors with all levels of ability will enjoy a park like setting while listening to fantastic live music, enjoy a dip in the pool, get your face painted, enjoy your picnic basket or just relax on your lawn chair in an inclusive, accepting environment. Free prize giveaways. - February 14, 2017 - Options Imagined A NJ Nonprofit Corporation
Acclaimed Los Angeles Auction House Provides Incentive for Charitable Giving
Do you work for a non-profit organization or want to raise funds for a charitable cause? Westfield Auctions is proud to announce opportunities for charities to attract philanthropic bidders to live auction events in your local area. Having held weekly auctions in Southern California since 1999, the... - February 13, 2017 - Westfield Auctions
Volunteers to be Honored at Wish Night 2017 Gala
Two volunteers will be honored by Make-AWish® Tri-Counties at the 8th Annual Wish Night gala on March 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Westlake Village. Meredith Garofalo/KEYT News Channel 3 has been named community partner of the year for her dedicated community outreach efforts. Francisco Bracho,... - February 12, 2017 - Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties
CBS4's Ed Greene to Emcee 13th Annual Zonta Trivia Night
The April 8 fundraiser features cash prizes for the the top three teams. - February 11, 2017 - Zonta Douglas County
South Nassau Receives $1 Million Donation from Feil Family Foundation
The Feil family has gifted more than $5 million to South Nassau in the past several years. This includes a $3 million donation in the spring of 2011. - February 11, 2017 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Internationally Acclaimed Artists Bring Soul to Clearwater for Black History Month
International Non-Profit, United for Human Rights, is hosting a concert in celebration of Black History Month featuring internationally acclaimed Nathan Mitchell and Gisele Jackson. - February 11, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search to Hold Fourth Purses for Pantries Fundraiser
St. Louis non-profit organization to use proceeds to feed area's hungry - February 11, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Robin Hood Donors Volunteer for Annual HOPE Count of New York City’s Homeless Population
The Robin Hood Foundation pulled together its community of donors to support fellow New Yorkers. The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was privileged to offer a helping hand as Robin Hood volunteers for the annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE). - February 09, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Robin Hood Donor, Chauncey Lufkin Attends The Fourth Annual Robin Hood Investor Conference at 1 Hotel in Brooklyn New York
Chauncey Lufkin, Founder of The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation, attended The Fourth Annual Robin Hood Investor Conference on November 28 and 29th in Brooklyn, New York. The event, now in its fourth year, was presented by J.P. Morgan and was hosted at the new 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge -- prior to... - February 09, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
BC Tennis Charity Helps 5,000 Children
Kids tennis charity in Victoria, BC is growing at a phenomenal and unexpected rate. In less than 3 years, they have introduced more than 5,000 disadvantaged kids to the game. - February 09, 2017 - The Society for Kids at Tennis
Play for Peace Announces the 2017 Feast for Peace
Annual dinner will raise funds for the Chicago-based nonprofit and support its mission to bring peace to children in communities in conflict around the world. - February 09, 2017 - Play for Peace
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces 2017 Arts Grant Cycle
Announcing that BBCF is accepting applications for arts grants funding in conjunction with the Alabama State Council on the Arts. - February 09, 2017 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Operation Food Search Launches Campaign's Public Phase
St. Louis non-profit organization has already raised 91% of $7 million goal. - February 09, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Fashion Unleashed “Barkfast at Tiffany’s” Fashion Show & Vegan/Vegetarian Brunch Fundraiser for Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation
Fashion Unleashed “Barkfast at Tiffany’s” Fashion Show & Vegan/Vegetarian Brunch Fundraiser for Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation Presented by Fashion for Profit and For The Love Events. - February 08, 2017 - Fashion Unleashed
Rotary Club of Gaylord Cash Mob
The Rotary Club of Gaylord, Michigan supports local businesses in unique fashion. Rotary Club of Gaylord has been busy putting “Service Above Self” this winter. Club members have been out braving the cold to support economic development in what is known as the “Cash Mob.” - February 08, 2017 - Rotary Club of Gaylord
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth to Receive 100 Donated Laptops
ERA and Hitachi Solutions Canada, Ltd. partner to provide a truckload of donated tech. - February 08, 2017 - Electronic Recycling Association
Free Wheelchair Mission Names New Executive Director
Nuka Solomon has been named Executive Director for Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM), a world leader in mobility solutions for people with disabilities in developing countries. She will report to President and Founder, Dr. Don Schoendorfer. Solomon comes to Free Wheelchair Mission from United Way of... - February 07, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
World Vision to Respond to Flooded Villages in Agusan del Sur
Following the massive flooding in some areas of Mindanao, World Vision will be distributing clean water kits that include Procter & Gamble (P&G) water purifier packets, filter cloth and jerry cans and hygiene kits in the next days. “We initially aim to assist 2,500 families in the... - February 07, 2017 - World Vision Development Foundation Inc Philippines
National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park Hosting First Virtual Reality Artist in Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Gettysburg Foundation, announced today that Lathan Mastellar will be the first artist whose “paintbrush” is Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Gettysburg NMP. He... - February 05, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Data For A Cause Challenge
Launched to Help Not-for-Profit Organizations Use Data for Social Change. - February 05, 2017 - Data for a Cause
Ski for a Cause, for Applause, Just Because
It’s official, six more weeks of winter according to Phil. Skiers and Supporters of the Elwyn community are hitting the slopes on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, Pa. for The Teddy Bedrossian Ski-a-Thon. The Ski-a-Thon honors the life of Teddy Bedrossian, an... - February 04, 2017 - Elwyn
2017 Pennsylvania Bigfoot Camping Adventure Fund Raiser
This three day outdoor event will feature lectures, workshop presentations, Bigfoot related films, A Cookout, Vendors, Live Music, Hikes and outings in which proceeds will benefit three Fayette County Pennsylvania Charities. - February 03, 2017 - Pennsylvania Cryptozoology Society
Reaching the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness 2017 – The Second Annual Fundraising Campaign
The Second Annual Reaching the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for veterans and their families suffering for the devastating consequences of depression, PTSD and other forms of mental illness. - February 03, 2017 - PPCLI Foundation
Prediq Media Group Partners with Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business to Launch Cause Marketing Project
Prediq Media Group, a South-Florida based digital marketing agency, recently partnered with Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business to launch Cause Marketing Project, an initiative designed to help eight local non-profits increase brand awareness, attract donors and maximize... - February 02, 2017 - Prediq Media Group
Building One Community Launches New Name
Building One Community launches their new name after working with TFI Envision, Inc. to undertake a total rebranding. - February 02, 2017 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Volunteers Bring Spirit of Unity, Clean Neighborhood in Shooting’s Wake
Volunteers from They Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay did a neighborhood clean-up just blocks way from where a local shooting had just occurred. - February 02, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Human Trafficking Awareness Events Promote Education, Empowerment
The Renee Jones Empowerment Center (RJEC) - a Cleveland-based non-profit organization offering support services to victims of sex trafficking - will present at two awareness events this week. - February 02, 2017 - Renee Jones Empowerment Center
2 Weeks Before Valentine’s Day - Free Wheelchair Mission Asks You to Share Love
Humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit launches 2 Weeks of Love Challenge on Facebook. - February 01, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
February is New Home Kits for Foster Care Kids Month – Will You Get Involved?
“Children often leave their current foster care homes with little to no possessions of their own,” said Oliver Roy, founder and Executive Director, The Linner Foundation. “This adds a significant level of stress to an already highly uncertain situation for these young children. We can all help ease some of their fears by providing them with a simple gift of toiletries and grooming items that solely belong to them as they transition to a new home.” - February 01, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Precision Door Service of Northeast Florida Helps Tackle the Fight Against Hunger
Before Super Bowl LI, there is SOUPer Bowl II. In an unforgettable evening, over 22 favorite local chefs will team up to help tackle hunger, by creating a line-up of delectable soups. Attendees will sample a large selection of gourmet soups. In addition, they will select a carefully handcrafted... - February 01, 2017 - Precision Door Service
Support Dogs Announces Capital Campaign Efforts
Organization fundraises for new headquarters while celebrating its 30th anniversary - February 01, 2017 - Support Dogs
Scientology Information Center Bridges Gaps, Brings Diversity to Blast Friday Open House
Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater was a hub of activity on Friday January 27th for the Blast Friday Concert. The Scientology Information Center in the center of it all held an open house while several thousand people of all ethnic backgrounds visited downtown Clearwater during the Blast Friday concert. - February 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Children’s Non-Profit Names Two New Board Members
Friends of Karen, a non-profit that helps families in NY, NJ and CT who have a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, names two new board members. - February 01, 2017 - Friends of Karen
The Fuoco Group Joins the Palm Beach County Medical Society as Circle of Friends Member
The Fuoco Group (TFG) a leading CPA and consulting firm on the east coast has announced its Circle of Friends membership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. - January 31, 2017 - Fuoco Group
Free Wheelchair Mission Named Official Charity Partner of the OC Marathon
Annual “Run for Mobility” Aims to Lift 2,500 Lives Off the Ground on May 6, 2017 - January 31, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
New Jersey Artists and Art Organizations to Join Together to Raise Money for MS Research
JAMS (Jersey Artists against MS) will take part in the MS Walk on Sunday, April 30 in Lake Como, NJ. - January 31, 2017 - NewJerseyStage
Impact Branding Consulting Revamps Philanthropic Initiatives
Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign to Positively Impact 1000 Lives - January 28, 2017 - Impact Branding Consulting, Inc.
Launching DIYC Youth Sailing Auction with Nautical “Garage Sale”
Help raise sales for sails benefitting the littlest of salts at Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation’s Nautical “Garage Sale,” held Saturday, Feb. 11, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at DIYC, located at 1315 Severn Ave. Tampa, FL 33606. Visit www.diyc.org/youth-sailing/donate-to-youth-sailing for all event information and to donate. All proceeds 100-percent support scholarships, safety equipment, and success of the DIYC Youth Sailing Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization. - January 27, 2017 - Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation
Angelique Espinoza, Kim Felton, and Sue Heilbronner to be Honored as YWCA Community Champions
YWCA Boulder County announced today that Angelique Espinoza, Kim Felton, and Sue Heilbronner will be honored as YWCA Community Champions at YWCA’s annual Cabaret Gala. The Cabaret Gala will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the University of Colorado... - January 27, 2017 - YWCA Boulder County