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.
Brent W. Thompson Named 2016 Winner of Islands Society’s “Lowcountry in the Asian Century Essay Contest”
Military attorney stationed at Schofield Barracks wins first place in national essay competition. - December 07, 2016 - Pacific Islands Society
Little Brown Girl Helps Father Figures Send an Empowering Message to the Young Girls in Their Lives
Beginning as a poem penned on a napkin, Little Brown Girl has grown into a full-blown children's book project. The inspiration for this project came directly from the birth of Brian Lawrence's daughter Nile. He knew he would read to his daughter, and wanted the first words he read to her to set the... - December 06, 2016 - Little Brown Girl Book
Bravo TV's Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood to Host: A Fashion Show & Holiday Toy Drive, Benefiting Toys for Tots and a Santa Monica Charity at Le Meridien Delfina
With an innovative fashion collaboration, Fashion Speaks and The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles will produce a fabulous red carpet fashion charity extravaganza. On the same night, under the same roof and on the same runway, seasoned fashion designers will come together with Art Institute’s student designers. All will take place at the ultra-luxurious Starwood-brand hotel Le Meridien Delfina (Santa Monica, California) hosted by Bravo TV star Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood. - December 06, 2016 - Joshua Washington
#ServingHopeLV Recognized by NV State Governor Brian Sandoval for Work with Las Vegas Homeless Population
#ServingHope LV, which served over 64,000 meals to the Las Vegas homeless population in 2016, was recognized for outstanding service to the community. - December 06, 2016 - Siloh Moses
#ServingHopeLV Founder Wins "Hometown Hero" Contest for Work with Las Vegas Homeless Population
Siloh Moses, the founder of #ServingHopeLV, is recognized for his work with the homeless community in Las Vegas in Cox Communication Media’s "Hometown Hero" contest. - December 06, 2016 - Siloh Moses
The Blue Hat Foundation, Inc., Accepted Into Membership of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
The Blue Hat Foundation is the newest organization invited into membership to the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. - December 04, 2016 - The Blue Hat Foundation
Far View Horse Rescue of Colorado 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 Far View Horse Rescue as of December 2, 2016. Verification means that Far View Horse Rescue meets the criteria... - December 04, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
EcoMark Solar Completes "Kilowatt Can Drive" for Rocky Mountain Human Service
EcoMark donated one food item for every kilowatt of solar the company sold during a two-week period and its employees also donated food and funds. - December 03, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
#GivingTuesday Raises Nearly $57,000 for Operation Food Search
St. Louis non-profit organization experiences 214% increase over last year's efforts. - December 03, 2016 - Operation Food Search
Santa Brings Toys for At-Risk Kids at Clearwater’s Winter Wonderland
On Saturday December 17th, Winter Wonderland will open its gates early for some of Pinellas County’s at-risk youth. The children include foster children and at-risk youth from around the county. “This is a party just for them,” said Dylan Pires, Community Affairs Director for the... - December 03, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
#ServingHopeLV Teams Up with One Warm Coat to Provide 287 Gently Used Coats to Less Fortunate in Las Vegas
Las Vegas’s dropping winter temperatures and winter winds are unforgiving for those who do not have somewhere warm to go home. #ServingHopeLV helped raise gently used coats that will help 287 people protect themselves from the elements this winter. - December 02, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Mantality Donates $2,500 to Des Moines Police Officers' Credit Union
Low testosterone treatment centers support area's fallen officers. - December 02, 2016 - Mantality
Roswell Mardi Gras Ball to Boost Local Causes and Holiday Gift-Giving
The Second Annual Roswell Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser is coming up February 25, 2017, to benefit both Skyland Trail and Roswell Woman’s Club. And, come tax-time, it could bring a welcome deduction - because all ticket purchases are fully tax deductible! - December 01, 2016 - The Voilà Foundation
#ServingHopeLV Founder Wins Entrepreneur Pitch Contest for His Concept for Non-Profit Restaurant
#ServingHopeLV, founder Siloh Moses wins "Get Started" Entrepreneur pitch contest put on by Inc. Magazine, Cox Media, and Vegas Inc Magazine for his idea of a non-profit restaurant, Fork & Spoon LV. - December 01, 2016 - Siloh Moses
"Las Vegas Sun" Reporter Interviews Founder of #ServingHopeLV, Revealing What It Really Feels Like to be Homeless
Siloh Moses, the founder of grassroots organization #ServingHopeLV - which is dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas - tells "Las Vegas Sun" reporter Andrea Domanick what it really feels like to be homeless and how the community can help. - December 01, 2016 - Siloh Moses
#ServingHopeLV Completes Their First Backpack Drive for Title I Elementary School with Success
#ServingHopeLV, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas, presented over 950 backpacks stuffed with school supplies and hygiene supplies to students at Title I elementary school in a surprise assembly. - November 30, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Zonta Douglas County Delivers Safeway-Provided Meals to 222 Denver Metro Area Families
The 3,000 lbs. of Thanksgiving Day food was enough to feed more than 1,300 people. - November 30, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
Donor Matching Donations Up to $50,000 for School That Gives Students a Voice in Their Education
Makarios Community School is the first and only democratic free school in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The school has received a promise from a generous donor who will match funds up to $50,000 on #givingtuesday, November 29, 2016. Donations will support an increase in staff salaries and... - November 29, 2016 - Makarios Community School
VICE.com Reporter Stops by #ServingHopeLV & Finds Inspiration in Their Mission to Feed the Less Fortunate
VICE.com reporter Ocean Malandra stopped by #GiveBackMondays, a weekly event held by #ServingHopeLV, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas, where he found himself inspired. - November 29, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Care for Friends Receives Toiletry Kits for Chicago’s Underserved
Nonprofit partners with law firm to serve Chicago’s Homeless. - November 29, 2016 - Care For Friends
Mary’s Center Named “2016 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits
Award Based on Outstanding Online Reviews. - November 28, 2016 - Mary's Center
2016 Stressless Charity Donation Drive for Area Homeless Shelter
Retailer LifeStyles Furniture of Davenport, Iowa is partnering with Ekornes of Norway to raise awareness and donations for area homeless in the Quad Cities. Customers donating $50 through the store to the Humility of Mary Shelter will receive up to $400 off stressless seating. The donation drive started November 23rd and will end January 16th. - November 28, 2016 - LifeStyles Furniture
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
Elayna Fernandez Awarded Best Latina Blogger and Top Latina Influencer for the Second Year in a Row
Elayna Fernandez, of Fort Worth, Texas, also known as “The Positive MOM,” was named one of the Top Latina Influencers in the U.S. and awarded as the Best Latina Lifestyle Blogger of 2016 by LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media) for her remarkable labor of love, empowering moms to live a life with purpose on purpose. - November 27, 2016 - ThePositiveMOM.com
Community Assistance Group to Receive Tech Donation on Giving Tuesday
The Electronic Recycling Association to present 14 computers to Manitoba’s Riverton & District Friendship Centre. - November 26, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
“Kids Teach Kids” Morality, Staying Clean and Human Rights at Fort Harrison
On Saturday, November 26th, She Helps to Empower (S.H.E.) will have their “Kids Day” community event in the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. This is where over 100 kids and parents will come together to learn about morality, the truth... - November 26, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
"Goodbye, Emma" Helps Children Relate to Hardships Their Peers, Children Refugees, Face When Fleeing War, Leaving Behind Memories, Toys, Pets...
It is hard to imagine tough choices children refugees face when forced to leave their homes and memories behind. Young protagonist in "Goodbye, Emma" has to decide how many of his favourite toys, books, board games, and family pictures he could fit in his only suitcase. But leaving his beloved pet dog Emma behind is one of the hardest things to do. Struggling with the idea of introducing the topic of refugees to the little ones? "Goodbye, Emma" is the book of choice for 3 to 7 year olds. - November 25, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd
Family Emergency Shelter to Receive Tech Donation on Giving Tuesday
The Electronic Recycling Association to present 11 computers to Calgary’s Inn from the Cold. - November 25, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital's 2016 Annual Carnation Ball Raises $707,217 for Emergency Medical Care
The $707,217 (a net of $587,325) will support South Nassau's Emergency Services Department Expansion Campaign. - November 25, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Michigan Economic Developers Gather to Learn Ways to Push Michigan’s Economy Ahead
The Michigan Economic Developers Association (“MEDA”) will hold its annual Fall Economic Development Toolbox event at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West Hotel on December 1st. MEDA organizers are proud to announce that a wide variety of economic developers from all throughout Michigan are... - November 24, 2016 - Michigan Economic Developers Association
Statewide Effort Celebrates Philanthropy
Family Promise to participate in 2016 Colorado Gives Day - November 23, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
FreightCenter Announces Toys for Tots Drop-Off Site at Palm Harbor Office
FreightCenter continues its tradition of giving back to the community by announcing it will be accepting toys on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program of Pinellas County. - November 23, 2016 - FreightCenter.com
Apex for Youth: Highlights from Thursday Night’s Omakase at Masa, a Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Apex for Youth
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to be a contributing donor at Thursday night’s intimate fundraising dinner to benefit to Apex for Youth at Masa. Chef Masa himself prepared Omakase at his eponymous restaurant in The Time Warner Center in New York on November 17, 2016. Apex for... - November 22, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program—27 Years and Running
Training for a race event is better with a group. Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring. - November 21, 2016 - NIFS
Meals On Wheels of Tampa to Raise Funds for fresh Produce on Wheels deliveries this #GivingTuesday, a National Day of Giving
Meals On Wheels of Tampa (MOWTampa) goal of $3,000 on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 29, to raise funds for fresh weekend produce deliveries. - November 20, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
EurAupair Announces Four Cultural Meeting Ideas for Community Counselors and Their Au Pairs
EurAupair has announced four ideas community counselors and their au pairs can use for their cultural meetings this fall. EurAupair, a non-profit cultural exchange sponsor, has announced four ways community counselors have helped expand their au pairs cultural understanding of America through volunteering efforts, cultural museums, local seasonal attractions, and the all-American road trip. - November 20, 2016 - Eur Aupair
ACE Mentor Houston’s 5th Annual Fundraiser Event “Build it Forward” Needs Sponsors
Help ACE Mentor Houston give back to the community - November 19, 2016 - ACE Mentor Houston
Metal Panels Inc. Reaches Out to Provide Aid to Hurricane Matthew Victims
Metal Panels Inc. donates metal panels and fasteners to help rebuild homes in Haiti destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. - November 19, 2016 - Metal Panels Inc.
The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation Supports Their Local Community with a Grant to Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester’s Furniture Bank
The HG Realtor Foundation presented a donation check to Furniture Sharehouse on Wednesday, November 9th at their warehouse location. Furniture Sharehouse helps people in need put their homes and lives back together. - November 19, 2016 - Furniture Sharehouse
Sunscreen Film Festival Gets Mid-term Boost from Master Impressionist at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison
On Saturday, the 12th of November, film actor and master impressionist, Jim Meskimen, performed at the Fort Harrison for “Six [Months] ‘Til Sunscreen” to benefit the Sunscreen Film Festival. Mr. Meskimen’s impressions were a hit, as could be told by the continual laughter of... - November 19, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Nate Boyer Teams with RP/6 at Rallying America Event
TA Group Hosts Fundraiser to Scale Veteran Transition Services Globally. - November 18, 2016 - TA Group
999 Club Night Shelter for Homeless People – Open Longer Thanks to New Funding
South London homelessness support charity the 999 Club aims to open its Night Shelter for two ten week seasons in 2017, extending the period rough sleepers can stay off the streets and receive further support beyond winter. - November 18, 2016 - 999 Club
Homes for Heroes Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Give Back to Over 100 Jacksonville, FL Area Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Mario Gonzalez and Susan Severson of Jacksonville, FL for serving 120 local heroes, providing over $188,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - November 17, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Doing Good, Nonprofit, Strives to Increase Volunteerism in Communities & Plans to Increase Initiative with Funds Earned with Zap Fundraiser
Doing Good serves as a hub for volunteer opportunities, celebrate those who do good, & share stories to inspire people to get involved. Fundraiser is going on to help raise funds to increase this initiative and improve communities. - November 16, 2016 - Doing Good
Toll Brothers Colorado Supports Operation Holidays from Home for Fifth Year
Supplies will be collected for troops in Qatar. - November 16, 2016 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Providence Making Strides Team Makes 2016 Their Year to Shine Yet Again, Despite Hurricane
2016 has been another successful year for the Providence Booby Brigade, a community-driven fundraising effort that benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Events this year included a Casino Night party, charity golf tournament, and other special activities for Providence residents and their friends and families. So far the team has raised over $27,000 for the cause so close to their hearts, and has been recognized as one of the highest fundraisers again this year. - November 16, 2016 - ABD Development Company
The Children's Security Blanket to Ensure Families of Children Battling Cancer Experience More Joy and Less Worry for the Holidays
Anonymous donors enable nonprofit to provide an early Christmas for many families. - November 14, 2016 - Children's Security Blanket
Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization Announces Winners of 2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards
2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards were given out on November 3rd to recognize the best in mobile marketing, mobile technology and mobile development from around the Atlanta Metro. - November 14, 2016 - Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization
Color Marketing Groups Unveils New Brand Image
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, announced today its rebranding strategy to align with the organizations ever so colorful and innovative image. - November 14, 2016 - Color Marketing Group
Michigan’s Property Restoration Service, ProRestore, Donates $3,000 to American Legion’s Berkeley Post Towards Restoration Activities
ProRestore, the round-the-clock property restoration service of Michigan, has announced that it is donating $3,000 in cash to the Stanley J. Fons Post 374, Berkeley, part of the American Legion in Michigan. The Post, which is currently facing financial hurdles, will utilize part of the money to... - November 13, 2016 - ProRestore