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.
Downtown Clearwater Scientology Information Expands Offerings, Answers Questions
The Scientology Information Center announces new videos bringing greater understanding about the vast world of Scientology. - January 27, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Doing God’s Work Better – Tampa Bay Charities Learn Organizational Skills at Charity Coalition
On January 18, 2016, the Church of Scientology held the bi-monthly Charity Coalition Luncheon in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. There were 84 guests in attendance, representing 50 different organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, Clearwater Garden Club, Religious Community... - January 27, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired Awards Grants Totaling $21,000
The Travelers Protective Association assists 48 individuals in 23 different states. - January 27, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Military Combat Veteran Serves Again in the Fight Against Breast Cancer After Losing Mom
A Night of Fashion is an incredible charity event held at the exquisite Callanwolde Fine Arts Center on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm to support the programs of I Will Survive, Inc. Save the date by getting tickets today. - January 26, 2017 - I Will Survive, Inc.
BCU Doubles Down on Financial Wellness with Enrich Education Platform
Partnership to produce financial well-being command center for Credit Union members. - January 26, 2017 - iGrad
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Rubin S. Cooper as 2017 Professional of the Year
Dr. Rubin S. Cooper, of Hollis, New York has recently been recognized as a 2017 Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pediatric Cardiology. - January 26, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Elwyn to Receive Transform Award
Elwyn to Receive Musicopia Award. Elwyn is proud of its partnership with Musicopia and honored to be a 2017 Transform Award recipient. The Transform Award will celebrate the vibrant partnership between Elwyn and Musicopia. Elwyn’s Board of Directors, CEO, teachers and staff work with... - January 26, 2017 - Elwyn
Orlando Psychic Helen Announces Military Salute Discount on 96.9 FM Radio
On Radio 96.9 FM February 5 - 6, 2017, Orlando Psychic Helen sends out a salute to our military troops on air and offers discount readings to our troops. She asks everyone to not forget our military's strong efforts and dedication to our country. And for those that can give our troops job opportunities, it would be a big help to our military. - January 25, 2017 - Orlando Psychic, Helen
Texas Eagle Scout Alumni Gathering at State Capitol Feb. 4
Eagle Scout Alumni from across Texas are invited to a Texas Eagle Scout Alumni Gathering on Saturday, February 4, 10:30 am in the Capitol Auditorium of the Texas State Capitol Building in Austin. This Gathering of Eagles coincides with the annual Scouting Report to the State of Texas and follows... - January 25, 2017 - Bartlett:creative
iRestify Teams Up with William Osler Health System Foundation
iRestify announces a partnership with the William Osler Health System Foundation. For every new customer signup, iRestify will make a $2.00 donation towards supporting the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Etobicoke General Hospital. - January 25, 2017 - iRestify
All for Alzheimer’s Wine Tasting Event Hosted by The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and Port of Leonardtown Winery
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in partnership with the Port of Leonardtown Winery, is proud to host another awesome All for Alzheimer’s Wine Tasting Event. This event will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Port of Leonardtown... - January 23, 2017 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
Fundraiser to "Raise the Roof" Over a Haitian Orphanage School
On February 18th, the Haitian Mission Par La Foi is holding their “Raise the Roof” Haitian themed event in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. They will be raising funds to put a roof over their orphanage’s school. The Haitian Mission Par La Foi is a non-profit... - January 21, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Team Registration Open Until March 25 for Zonta's April 8 Trivia Night
Cash prizes for the top three trivia teams have been increased at this annual fundraising event. - January 20, 2017 - Zonta Douglas County
The Food Bank of South Jersey Aims to Tackle Hunger with “Souper Bowl” Celebrations
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has announced their Super Bowl-inspired initiative to tackle hunger by encouraging individuals to host a Souper Bowl Party where they can host a food drive and/or fundraiser to benefit FBSJ. Participants are invited to submit their celebration as a #KickOffForKindness Watch Party through Born This Way Foundation for a chance to be thanked with Lady Gaga tickets. - January 20, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Local San Antonio Nonprofit Veteran Organization Nominates First Female Chairperson
Confidential Government Solutions, a 501c3 nonprofit career education and training company for Veterans, Military Members in transitions and their families, nominated and approved two new board members, and their first non-military female Chairperson. The new Board Chairperson is Mrs. Sheema... - January 19, 2017 - Confidential Government Solutions
Eric LeGrand Partners with Athletes Brand in Campaign to Benefit the Reeve Foundation
Former Rutgers University football player designs T-shirt to raise proceeds for and awareness of spinal cord injuries (SCI). LeGrand was paralyzed during a football game in 2010 and has since served as an ambassador for SCI as he strives to one day walk again. - January 19, 2017 - Athletes Brand
Mary’s Center’s Appoints Two New Board Members
Each brings a diverse set of skills to guide and support the Center’s work. - January 19, 2017 - Mary's Center
Halifax Humane Society Receives Record Capital Campaign Contribution
Halifax Humane Society received an $800,000 contribution from Nancy and Lowell Lohman of Ormond Beach, FL towards the Society’s Reimagining the Future for their Community’s Animals capital campaign; a record capital campaign contribution. Because of the Lohman’s ongoing generous support, Halifax Humane Society’s main building will be renamed into the Nancy & Lowell Lohman Adoption & Pet Center at Halifax Humane Society. - January 19, 2017 - Halifax Humane Society, Inc.
GRANTfinder's Funding in Action Presents Interactive Workshop with Leading Funders
Funding in Action is the latest GRANTfinder event, geared towards helping those in the voluntary, community and charitable sectors understand and experience the world of funding. - January 19, 2017 - IDOX
Dr. Jennifer Thomm Makes Record Breaking Donation in Sarnia Ontario Canada
Dr. Jennifer Thomm, a Dentist located in Sarnia Ontario Canada at Great Lakes Dental hosted her 7th Annual Stocking Stuffer Fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospice. This year’s goal was to sell 400 packages and generate a combined donation of $1,600. Instead, Dr. Jennifer Thomm and her team at Great Lakes Dental were able to sell 643 packages, with all proceeds matched 100% by Dr. Thomm. The total donation for this year’s fundraiser came in a record-setting $2,574. - January 17, 2017 - Great Lakes Dental
Veterans and Families Give Top Ratings to R4 Alliance Member Non-Profits
National non-profit R4 Alliance announced today that a recent online scientific study of military veterans, their families, and supporters offered exceptionally high evaluations of member organizations’ providing recreation and wellness programs. “R4 has always set out to recruit... - January 17, 2017 - R4 Alliance
Chaplain Marilyn Rensink Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Chaplain Marilyn Rensink of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of religion. About Chaplain Marilyn... - January 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Civitan International to Hold Leadership Training for District Governors in Birmingham
Civitan International is hosting the organization's annual Leadership Academy for district governors in Birmingham beginning January 20, 2017. The four-day conference is designed to help volunteer leaders from around the United States and Canada share different perspectives about good citizenship... - January 17, 2017 - Civitan International
Insight Global Gives Back
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, continued its commitment to give back to the community in 2016. Over the past year, the company supported nearly 50 local charities and organizations, held three company wide fundraisers and donated approximately $275,000 for a variety of causes. The... - January 17, 2017 - Insight Global
Ray Lewis Gifts First Two Limited-Edition Bourbon Bottles to Trump and Pence
Ray’s Reserve Kentucky Bourbon on Sale February 15. - January 17, 2017 - Daytoon, Inc.
It's a New Year: Time to Live Incredible
A Multi-Cultural Empowerment Session Awakens Greenville Offering hope for people in need of encouragement and direction. Genuinely ZOE, a non-profit organization in Greenville, South Carolina announces its first event of the 2017 New Year, “Live Incredible.” Live Incredible is an... - January 14, 2017 - Genuinely ZOE
Dr. Shekhar Challa Joins Bioscience Americas Board of Advisors
Co-Founder of the Kansas Medical Clinic is a renowned gastroenterologist. - January 13, 2017 - Bioscience Americas
Toll Brothers Raises Money for Men's Health Issues
Toll Brothers' Colorado Division organized a local campaign for Movember to raise money and increase awareness of men's health issues. - January 13, 2017 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Lennon-Aid Gifts PICU Families
Lennon-Aid Foundation gives to families with children in PICU/NICU at Childrens Hospital of San Antonio. - January 12, 2017 - Lennon-Aid Foundation
Cupid’s Undie Run Taking Over San Francisco for Children’s Tumor Foundation
Non-profit charity organization Cupid's Undie Run to raise money in fight against neurofibromatosis in San Francisco with help from Pedro’s Cantina, February 2017. - January 12, 2017 - SF Bay Area Cupid's Undie Run
"Butterfly Effect" in Full Effect at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison for a Night for Scholarships
On January 7th, the Butterfly Effect of Golf held the first annual “Night for Scholarships” event in the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International religious retreat, with over 200 guests in attendance. The “butterfly effect” is the idea that... - January 12, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Clearwater’s Downtown “Gateway” to See Beautification
The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay announced its first cleanup of the New Year will be held on January 28th in a Clearwater neighborhood known as “The Gateway.” People of all ethnic and religious backgrounds will come together with volunteers from the Church of Scientology,... - January 12, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Scientology Information Center Announces First "Blast Friday" Open House for 2017
On Friday, January 27th, the Scientology Public Information Center hosts it’s first Open House of 2017 during Clearwater’s “Blast Friday” concert on Cleveland Street from 5-10pm. - January 11, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Mary’s Center to Launch its 2017 Energy Assistance Program in Prince George’s County
The program will pay up to $500 of energy and gas utilities for needy residents. - January 11, 2017 - Mary's Center
Letwaitis to Lead Vistage CEO and Business Executive Group in Chicagoland
Jo T. Letwaitis' WHY of inspiring and promoting the power of peer engagement and thoughtful challenge has led her to become a Vistage CEO and Chair. By leading private advisory boards for CEOs, Business Executives and other C-level executives through monthly meetings, she assists them with issue processing, fueled by the strength and energy of other members. In addition, she meets one-to-one with each member monthly to discuss other matters that are relevant to their success. - January 09, 2017 - Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2017 Award for Poetry to Peter Meinke
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and lovers of poetry to celebrate the 2017 William Meredith Award for Poetry. The prize carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a collection of Meinke’s essays, TO START WITH, FEEL FORTUNATE by Poets-choice.com. Each reflection on American culture relies on poetry to frame the issue at hand and provide a broader spiritual context. Each essay is beautifully illustrated by the author's wife Jeanne Meinke. - January 09, 2017 - The William Meredith Foundation
Major Merger Announced Between Non-Profits Providing Clean Drinking Water to Rural African Villages
Two non-profit organizations that work to supply clean drinking water to impoverished people in underdeveloped countries are merging to form a single organization. The merger will allow the combined organization to more efficiently serve the people they are helping. - January 08, 2017 - Wells for Relief International
2016 Year in Review – Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Nashville Chapter
2016 saw the expansion of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, Nashville Chapter, carrying out the work of the international organization in the Southeast United States. - January 08, 2017 - CCHR Nashville
GFAS Announces Avian Advocacy Series for National Bird Day 2017
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an international sanctuary accreditation body is announcing a new webinar series they are sponsoring in recognition of National Bird Day on January 5, 2017. The two-part series, which will begin on Tuesday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m. EST, will explore a... - January 07, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Austin-Startup to Bring Next Generation of Fundraising to Nonprofits
Get Involved Company receives funding to bring the next-generation of crowdfunding-type campaigns to nonprofits and social good organizations. The company's all-in-one software solution enables supporters to donate money, volunteer, give wish list items, and social share so 100% of would-be supporters can get involved and the nonprofit gains on many fronts. - January 06, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Giving Hope 365 Launches Shoe Collection Drive
Giving Hope 365 Launches Shoe Collection Drive to raise money to continue their efforts to feed and clothe the homeless as well as assist the underprivileged with basic needs in and around the Atlanta, GA area. Shoe donations will also support micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce... - January 06, 2017 - Giving Hope 365
Mission Federal Credit Union Partners with CBS Channel 8 on Their 8’s Go Red for Women Campaign
Mission Federal Credit Union is partnering with CBS 8 for the second consecutive year on 8’s Go Red for Women project benefiting the American Heart Association San Diego Division. Mission Fed is proudly launching its Red Dress Pin and Paper Heart campaign beginning January 17, 2017 through... - January 05, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Church of Scientology Choir Celebrates Banner Year of Inspiration and Uplifting the Community
On the 29th of December the Church of Scientology Choir gathered to celebrate their banner year of outreach, inspiration and revisited their heritage and beginnings as a choir at the Church of Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - January 05, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Kate Ceberano Concert Shows “Something CAN Be Done About It” at Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison
On Saturday, January 21st, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VM) Florida Chapter is holding their 40th Anniversary event and concert featuring international award-winning recording artist and songwriter Ms. Kate Ceberano in the Historic Fort Harrison, demonstrating their motto: “something... - January 05, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Zonta Douglas County Delivers Safeway-Provided Holiday Meals for Nearly 1,000 People
Members of Zonta Douglas County and their family members partnered with their local Safeway store to deliver meals for nearly 1,000 people for the holidays. - January 05, 2017 - Zonta Douglas County
WeText Provides Pasadena Tournament of Roses® with Real-Time Emergency Text Messaging
WeText, a leading mobile communications technology company based in Orlando, Fla., was selected by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® to provide a best-in-class, SMS/Text-based Emergency Alert System for internal communication during 2016-2017 Tournament of Roses events. The WeText Emergency... - January 04, 2017 - WeText
San Diego Cultural Festival to Help El Cajon District to Transform Into the Next Little Italy
San Diego's largest Lunar New Year Festival featuring Asian delicacies and unique cultural delights, now with more carnival rides and a beer garden new for 2017. - December 31, 2016 - Little Saigon Foundation
Belle Hall Holiday Food Drive Raises 1,230 Pounds of Food to Stock ECCO’s Pantry
The Alan Donald Team at Keller Williams Realty sponsored a Christmas Food Drive for East Cooper Community Outreach that crushed their 1000-pound goal. - December 31, 2016 - The Alan Donald Team at Keller Williams
City of San Mateo Welcomes Downtown San Mateo’s Largest Mural, Good Life
The San Mateo community and greater Bay Area are invited to a commemorative celebration welcoming the Good Life Mural by renowned Bay Area artist, Brian Barneclo, at the Downtown San Mateo Train Station. The festivities begin at 4:00 on January 5, at the Downtown San Mateo Train Station. A no-host happy hour celebration at Vault 164 on B Street will immediately follow the ceremony. - December 30, 2016 - Inspire Art Exhibits
Family Promise Seeks Community Partnerships
Nonprofit in need of support to shelter families in 2017 - December 30, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver