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.
#NazmiyalGivesBack! Helping Kids with Life Threatening Illnesses Find the Light - Nazmiyal Antique Rugs Launches New Philanthropic Endeavor with The Pinwheel Project!
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC is doing its part to help make the world a better place. Teaming up with a tiny but mighty foundation: The Pinwheel Project, Nazmiyal will be working hard to bring much need joy to kids with with life threatening illnesses who are forced to endure long term hospital stays and palliative care. - April 19, 2017 - Nazmiyal Collection
A Cause to Celebrate: OnPoint Manufacturing Donates Singer Sewing Machines to Catholic Charities of Tennessee – Local to Local
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, the leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, announced today that it is giving back to the local community by donating several Singer sewing machines to Catholic Charities of Tennessee’s Sewing Training... - April 19, 2017 - Performance Healthcare Products
Since 1997 This Community in South Dakota Has Been Practicing Modern "Barn Raising" Using Enterprise Facilitation - 20 Years of Local Sustainability
The South East Facilitation project in rural South Dakota celebrates 20 years of helping local entrepreneurs with Sirolli Enterprise Facilitation social technology. - April 19, 2017 - Sirolli Institute
Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with The Salute Military Golf Association
Ship Sticks, the world's largest golf bag shipping company, announces they have partnered with the Salute Military Golf Association to ship custom adaptive golf equipment for wounded military veterans. - April 17, 2017 - Ship Sticks
Scientology Public Information Center Surpasses Its 11,000 Visitor Mark
On April 6th, the Manager of the Scientology Information Center, Amber Skjelset, announced that the Center surpassed its first milestone since its ribbon cutting ceremony on July 11th, 2015. As of this past week, the number of the Center’s guests, who come from all over Tampa Bay and the world, surpassed the 11,000 mark. - April 16, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Charity Provides Scholarships to Needful Youth
Herman and Mary G. Allen Community Outreach Organization awards scholarships to two high school students for their hard work in school and in the community at the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. - April 15, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Fifth Annual “Food Bank Hunger Games” Cooking Competition
Corporate Teams Compete to Raise Funding for FBSJ’s Hunger Relief Programs for Children. - April 15, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Southern California NGO Advising United Nations Group on Fuel Transport and Security
Fuel Relief Fund Heads to Ghana to Lend Expertise at One of the World’s Six Humanitarian Response Depots. - April 14, 2017 - Fuel Relief Fund
Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab of Wisconsin 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 Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab, Inc. as of April 12, 2017. Verification means that Pony Tales Refuge &... - April 14, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired to Present Prestigious Leslie Dana Gold Medal at Visionary Gala in St. Louis
Prestigious medal will be awarded to internationally renowned clinician-scientist, Dr. Joel S. Schuman MD at 2017 Visionary Gala on April 22nd. - April 13, 2017 - Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired
StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers
StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids
Elkwater Investments, Inc Announces Opening of Office for Landshark and Bubba's Coffee in Tampa, FL
Landshark and Bubba's Coffee to open corporate offices in Tampa bay. - April 13, 2017 - Elkwater Investments Inc
Operation Food Search to Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week
St. Louis non-profit agency to honor the efforts of more than 7,000 individuals. - April 13, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Black Belt Community Foundation to Host 2017 Arts Grant Ceremony April 29, 11AM at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library in Selma to Award $80K in Grants
Over $80,000 will be awarded to community based arts organizations across twelve counties of the Alabama Black Belt. Ceremony on April 29th in Selma will announce organizations with successful applications chosen for these grants. - April 13, 2017 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Names Trenton High School West Senior as 2017 Youth of the Year
Trenton High School West Senior named 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Youth of the Year. She will be moving on to compete for NJ Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year. - April 12, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County
Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit Three Oakland County Charities
The Rochester Junior Women's Club to host the 3rd Annual "Haute to Trot" Kentucky Derby charity event in May. - April 11, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
Church of Scientology Announces Spring Block Party for Community
On May 6th 2017, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is sponsoring a Spring Downtown Block Party. The event will take place on the corner of Cleveland and South Fort Harrison Avenue from 6-10pm. The party is free to the community. All are welcome. - April 09, 2017 - Church of Scientology
National Volunteer Appreciation Month Spurs Banquet to Acknowledge Volunteers
On Wednesday April 26th, the Church of Scientology and the Charity Coalition are hosting the Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet at 5:30pm in the Historic Fort Harrison in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Nominated guests will receive certificates and a special award acknowledging... - April 08, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
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 is an initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for veterans and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of depression, PTSD and other forms of mental illness. - April 08, 2017 - PPCLI Foundation
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Program
Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will be recognizing the Best Advocacy Website, B Website and Best Non-Profit Websites as part of the 2017 WebAward Program. - April 06, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
A Night of Fashion Hosted by Award-Winning Actress Tangi Miller
A Night of Fashion is an annual charity event to support the mission of I Will Survive, Inc. It features a fashion show, live music, dinner, silent auction, survivor HOPE ceremony, and more. - April 06, 2017 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Vibrant Palette Presents “Emergence: An Exhibition of Initial Works,” April 13
Studio for adult artists with developmental disabilities presents artwork by eight Seattle artists. - April 06, 2017 - Vibrant Palette Arts Center
A New Name for the Oldest LGBT Film Festival in South Florida
The MiFo LGBT Film Festival gets a fresh new look with a re-branding to help expand its audience and further its mission of educating and entertaining through culturally diverse LGBT film. - April 05, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
New Missouri Nonprofit Names Board of Directors
The MO Better Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Missourians with physical disabilities has announced that the following individuals will serve as founding members and officers of the MO Better Foundation Board of Trustees: · Andrew Tessmer, an... - April 05, 2017 - MO Better Foundation
Chequemates! a Prosocial Outreach Group Shunning Bad with Good
A unified effort to educate, cater and protect the weak, vulnerable and violated. - April 05, 2017 - Chequemates Prosocial Outreach
Lyrics for Lucas Foundation to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Playground
On April 22, 2017, the Lyrics for Lucas Foundation will be hosting a musical tribute and celebration in support of the Where Angels Play Foundation and Lucas’ gift to the Garden Friends Learning Center in Sayreville, NJ. The event will be a day of celebration and remembrance for Lucas... - April 05, 2017 - Eneractive Solutions
Keep Irving Beautiful Works with Youth and Faith Groups in Blanket Project - “No-Sew” Blankets Made and Donated to Charities Blanket Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is fortunate to work with many volunteers who enjoy doing whatever they can to make a positive difference in their community, whether that is participating in a cleanup or park beautification project, or in a recent addition to KIB’s programs – making... - April 05, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association
Young Performer Promotes Anti Bullying Program in Honor of Brendan Carr
Young performer in the Long Island NY (Nassau County) area splits money collected for chance to travel abroad to promote anti-bullying program after learning that talented teen Brendan Carr of Long Beach, NY took his life after having been targeted by a local bully. Brianna McDonough, 16, calls on other young musicians and activists to support the work of Long Island Coalition Against Bullying in order to fund antiviolence programs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and beyond. - April 04, 2017 - Brianna McDonough
Meet One Small Family with a Really Big Idea to Help Make a Change in the World. This Florida Family is Kicking Off a 15-State Road Trip to Help 15 Charities as They Go.
A Tampa Bay area family is getting ready to hit the road on an adventurous journey. They will be living small, working hard and changing lives, one mile at a time. They will be driving up the East coast, traveling through 15 states, to work with a charity in every state. One goal of the trip is to not just help, but to share the stories of the people and places along the way. Using social media they will be able to take followers, from all over the world, along with them to share the experience. - April 03, 2017 - Tripping for Charity
Church of Scientology Shares Historic Heritage with Community Through Historic Buildings Tours
On March 25th over two dozen Tampa Bay residents enjoyed the monthly Historic Buildings Tour of the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International religious retreat and Historic Clearwater Building, home of the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater. The guests... - April 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Longevity Pilates of Verona, New Jersey Clothing Drive
Longevity Pilates and Longevity Too are collecting gently used workout clothing for the Newark Yoga Movement. - April 01, 2017 - Longevity Pilates LLC
Human Rights Advocate takes on Human Trafficking in Florida
Gracia Bennish, the President of United for Human Rights Florida, a non-religious, non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, went to Tallahassee on March 27th to support bills which collectively forward human rights and stifle human trafficking. According to the Florida... - March 31, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search Raises $105,000 at Purses for Pantries Fundraiser
Event proceeds to feed area's hungry. - March 31, 2017 - Operation Food Search
53,000 Convened in 148 Venues Across the World to Celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) recaps the activities that took place as part of 7th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 6-12) and announces the winners of the associated Fly It Forward® Challenge. Albuquerque Sunport, USA, wins the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title. Lachute and Brampton-Caledon airports, both in Canada make the podium. Other titles go to winners in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and Turkey. - March 30, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
Could Free Tuition be the Wave of the Future?
Ecosa Institute of Arizona thinks so and offers its Ecological Design Certificate tuition-free for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. - March 30, 2017 - Ecosa Institute
Goodwill® Expands Presence and Showcases Environment Design Package Developed by TFI Envision
Good things take time. And in the case of Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut, Inc., they are making headway in refreshing their stores with the messaging and retail environment design that TFI Envision, Inc. created for them. It is critical to effectively communicate the mission of the... - March 29, 2017 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Children’s Non-Profit Planning Its Summer Gala for June 2, 2017 in Purchase, NY
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its summer gala benefit, Catch the Spirit! on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY. The evening will include gourmet dining, fun cocktail tastings, musical entertainment, and... - March 29, 2017 - Friends of Karen
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) Receives Grant from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
F.A.R.M.S. is proud to announce MRDT as one of their new funding partners. - March 27, 2017 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
Brooklyn Community Services Invites Volunteers to Spring Into Action and Help Low-Income Brooklynites from March 20 – April 4
Brooklyn Community Services Kicks-Off Fifth Annual Spring into Action. Public is invited to join a growing movement to Unite ONE Brooklyn Community through volunteer service. There’s over 20 interactive and educational volunteer projects including: gardening, neighborhood beautification, park & beach clean-up, reading to children, mentoring youth, financial literacy, physical fitness, pop-up thrift shop, immigration forum, police & sports, bowling and yoga. - March 25, 2017 - Brooklyn Community Services
Church of Scientology and the Way to Happiness Celebrate Earth in Special Celebration
The Scientology Information Center and the Way to Happiness Foundation of Tampa Bay invite all in the community to Celebrate Earth Day through music and inspiration on Sunday April 23rd at 500 Cleveland Street between 6:30 and 8:30pm. - March 25, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Charity Navigator Welcomes Larry Lieberman as Chief Operating Officer
Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities, announced today at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington DC, that it has appointed Larry Lieberman as Chief Operating Officer. - March 24, 2017 - Dynamite Labs
Serving San Bernardino at IVRS & Project Boon's Annual Easter Luncheon
For many, Easter is a time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring, not to mention it’s the most important day on the Christian calendar. But for some San Bernardino County residents who live in underserved communities, there is little to celebrate this year... - March 24, 2017 - Project Boon Inc.
Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM) is Hosting a Screening Event for Open Call Winners
Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM) will be hosting a Spring Screening on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm in celebration of the TEAM Video Open Call winners. This free event will also be simulcast to college campuses and other sites around the country. The main event will be held at the... - March 24, 2017 - Together Empowering Asian Minds
Williamsburg Business to Host April Fundraiser for Local Children with Autism
Williamsburg personal training studio, Results Performance Training to raise money for One Child Center for Autism with Bootcamp Classes during the month of April, recognized as Autism Awareness Month. - March 24, 2017 - One Child Center for Autism
2017 Recipient of Hasir Charitable Fund: Hawaii Literacy
The Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby’s International Realty (HASIR) Charitable Fund at Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) made a presentation to the fund’s 2017 grant recipient, Hawaii Literacy, on Friday March 10th at the Kahala office of LIST Sotheby’s International Realty, 4211... - March 23, 2017 - LIST Sotheby's International Realty
Human Trafficking Victim Unchained, Now Spokesperson for Human Rights
On Monday March 20th, United for Human Rights, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, hosted an in-depth briefing on human trafficking. The speakers included a survivor of 5 years of slave labor and two people with a proven record in the eradication of human... - March 23, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO