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.
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
redpepper Agency Hits One Million Dollar Mark in Free Services Provided During 10 Years of CreateAthon
Nashville-based integrated marketing agency redpepper gives 24 hours of pro-bono work to local non-profits Play Like A Girl, Strick’s Gifts and Hospital Hospitality House. - October 26, 2016 - redpepper
Sonoma-Marin-Napa EWGA Chapter Wins 2016 Cal-Cup Championship
The Sonoma-Marin-Napa (SMN) Chapter of the international Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), won the 2016 California Cup tournament for the second year in a row, and for the fifth time in the 10-year history of the event. The 2016 tournament was the 10th Annual EWGA California Cup... - October 26, 2016 - EWGA Sonoma Marin Napa
Family Life Church's Drop Zone
Join the Brunswick community Sunday, October 30, for a free community event in Brunswick, GA. Family Life Church is hosting its Fall Festival and FLC Drop Zone. The Fall Festival will include hayrides, carnival games, live music, food, prizes, five inflatables, and the FLC Drop Zone. Watch with excitement as hundreds of pounds of candy is dropped from a helicopter onto the Drop Zone at 5140 Blythe Island Highway Brunswick, GA. Copy and paste the link below to watch the highlights from 2015. - October 26, 2016 - Family Life Church
Audubon International Names Christine Kane as New Executive Director
After an extensive search and interview process, Audubon International’s Board of Directors has named Christine Kane as the new executive director for the environmental education organization. Kane comes to the organization with extensive management experience as a leader at several... - October 26, 2016 - Audubon International
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Nominated for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best Not-for-Profit Fundraiser
Best Buddies Tampa Bay’s Champion’s Gala has been nominated for the top Tampa nonprofit fundraiser per the Tampa Business Journal's Readers Choice Awards. Some of Best Buddies Tampa Bay’s outstanding vendors have also been nominated: · hotels (Vinoy, site of the Champion... - October 26, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Veterans Yoga Project Launches National Yoga Event for Veterans Day
Veterans Yoga Project is launching a national weeklong fundraising and awareness-raising event in support of veterans with posttraumatic stress. More than 500 donation-based yoga classes will be taught during the week of Veterans Day, Nov 4-13 to raise money for programs that support our veterans,... - October 25, 2016 - Veterans Yoga Project
Appreciate. Celebrate. Participate. Stephanie's Discount Depot Hosts Family Event This Weekend for Teen Challenge of Peoria.
This Sat & Sun, Oct 29th & 30th, 10 am-6 pm, Stephanie's Discount Depot is spearheading an awareness and fundraising effort for Teen Challenge of Peoria shining a spotlight on an organization that fills a most-dire need in the community...drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Stephanie's is incorporating this effort into a Customer Appreciation weekend event with free food & entertainment and truckload sale of new merchandise, with extra discount throughout the weekend. - October 25, 2016 - Stephanie's Discount Depot
J.C. Restoration, Inc. Raises Over $3,000 for Local Burn Prevention Charity (IFSA)
During the week of September 20th – 23rd, J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) successfully hosted over 230 industry professionals from the insurance and property management sectors from across the Chicagoland area for seminars on fire and smoke damage. Throughout the week, the Illinois Fire Safety... - October 25, 2016 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
The Safe Center LI Earns Re-Accreditation from National Children's Alliance
National Children’s Alliance recognizes The Safe Center for its ongoing delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation. - October 25, 2016 - The Safe Center LI
Grammy-Winning Talent Headlines 20th Annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Four-time Grammy Award winner Esperanza Spalding will be among the outstanding performers as the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with five nights of free concerts Nov. 3-12. drjazzfestival.com Presented by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism, the popular event has... - October 24, 2016 - FEDUJAZZ
Fix Auto Cathedral City and Allstate Team Up to Donate a Refurbished Vehicle to a Local Single Mom
On November 9, Fix Auto Cathedral City, owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Henry and Gloria Arroyo, will host a ceremony with Allstate® Insurance Company to present a refurbished 2007 Chrysler Town & Country to Jennifer Rodriguez, a single mother who is determined to make a better... - October 24, 2016 - Fix Auto USA
Inaugural Lyrics for Lucas Benefit Concert in Support of SUDC Research to Take Place at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey
The Lyrics for Lucas Foundation, along with the SUDC Foundation, will be hosting the inaugural Lyrics for Lucas benefit concert and silent auction at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The event will be taking place at 7pm on October 26, 2016, and is benefiting the SUDC Foundation. Proceeds will go towards support and research for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). - October 24, 2016 - Eneractive Solutions
Hurricane Relief Food Drive for Haiti
Bootcamp for a cause. Join the Upper Cervical Institute of FL and the Eat Better Live Better Foundation as they host a free bootcamp for Haiti relief. Bring nonperishable food, baby items and/or clothes to be donated to Haiti. There will be 3 trainers taking everyone through a great one hour bootcamp. - October 22, 2016 - Upper Cervical Institute of Florida, P.A.
Operation Food Search Raises Nearly $42,000 at Golf Fundraiser
St. Louis non-profit organization benefits from 23rd annual event. - October 22, 2016 - Operation Food Search
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Allscripts CEO
This year's ball will be held on Saturday, November 5 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Last year's Carnation Ball raised over $607,000 (net) to support the Emergency Department Expansion Campaign. - October 22, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Family to Travel to “The Happiest Place on Earth” for a Final Family Vacation
Three generations of family to travel to Disneyland to celebrate the life of an ALS patient. - October 22, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The Sanneh Foundation Awarded $7,050 Grant for Rigamajig™ Play Equipment System from Target and National Non-Profit KaBOOM!
Target and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded The Sanneh Foundation a $7,050 grant to use toward the purchase of a Rigamajig™ Play Equipment System at their Saint Paul-based Conway Community Center to increase access to unstructured, child-directed play. - October 21, 2016 - The Sanneh Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Supporters Donate $56K to Feil Cancer Center
More than 250 residents completed a 3.1-mile walk through Baldwin and Oceanside and used Internet-based Crowdrise to raise the funds, which along with event sponsorships, grossed more than $76,000. - October 20, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mari Barnett and Marlene Emerson Named Chocolate Jubilee Co-Chairs
Alzheimer's Association - Greater Michigan Chapter's 32nd Annual Chocolate Jubilee set for Oct. 29 at MGM Grand Detroit. - October 20, 2016 - Alzheimer's Association - Greater Michigan Chapter
Special Event to Benefit Sibling Support Program at Friends of Karen
7th Annual Benefit for The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to be held Thursday, October 27, 7:00-10:00 pm at Mulino's at Lake Isle, Eastchester, NY. - October 20, 2016 - Friends of Karen
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation, Donor Highlights at Tidal X 1015 Concert to Benefit Robin Hood and Other Not-for-Profit Organizations and Schools
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was well represented at the Tidal X Benefit Concert at the Barclays Center on Saturday October 15, 2016. The Foundation was among many Robin Hood donors at the once-in-a-lifetime benefit concert featuring Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Nikki Minaj, Ms Lauryn... - October 19, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Best Buddies Tampa Bay to Host Buddies Beach Day at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa Barefoot Beach
Best Buddies Team Cristina Scaramuzzi to host Buddies Beach Day at Whiskey Joe's Tampa to raise money for Best Buddies Florida. - October 19, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Alzheimer's Association - Greater Michigan Chapter Names Advocate as Chocolate Jubilee Keynote Speaker
Tyler Leightner, of Marquette, to address gala attendees. - October 19, 2016 - Alzheimer's Association - Greater Michigan Chapter
Gastric Cancer Foundation Event Promotes Research Funding to Improve Treatments and Save Lives - "A Cause for Hope" on November 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Stomach Cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, and is increasingly affecting young people. Yet only a tiny fraction of the nearly 1M gastric cancer sufferers worldwide have well-defined tumor mutations that can be addressed with current treatment options. To increase funding for the disease and encourage more researchers to focus on stomach cancer treatment, the Gastric Cancer Foundation will hold its Annual Event, A Cause for Hope, November 18 in the SF Bay Area. - October 17, 2016 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Conducts Annual Litter Index
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) board and staff members conducted the annual city-wide Litter Index survey on Friday, October 14. As one of the requirements for KIB maintaining the highest President’s Circle level in the Keep America Beautiful program, this survey is performed at approximately... - October 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Kroger Donates Over $60,000 for Hurricane Matthew Relief
Kroger to Donate Food, Water and Cash to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts Throughout Mid-Atlantic. - October 16, 2016 - Kroger
Best Buddies Champion Team to Host Dinner Fundraiser at South Tampa Restaurant
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kailyn Perez and Buddy Campaign Manager Sam Piazza will host a fundraiser. - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Final Produce Delivery of the Year: Volunteers Spent SAT AM Bringing Fresh Fruits/Veggies to Tampa’s Elderly, Disabled and At-Home Neighbors
On Saturday, October 15, over 100 community volunteers, businesses and groups participated in Meals On Wheels of Tampa’s Produce On Wheels (POW) program, in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Dedicated volunteers gave their time,... - October 16, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Kroger Lights Headquarters Pink to Launch Annual #SharingCourage Campaign
Donates $3 Million to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research - October 16, 2016 - Kroger
Young Women Celebrate and Learn Their Rights at International Day of Girl Event in the Fort Harrison
Over 130 young ladies from several Tampa Bay organizations celebrated the International Day of the Girl at the Fort Harrison. - October 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises Funds to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
First Service Credit Union's You First Foundation raises $30,000 in 2nd annual charity golf tournament. - October 14, 2016 - You First Foundation
Details on Shocking Fundraiser for Children with Cancer
Company Raises Thousands for 3, 11 and 13-Year-Old’s While Playing Golf - October 14, 2016 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue of Washington 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 Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue as of October 9, 2016. Verification means that Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue meets... - October 13, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Halloween Themed Race Returns to Scare Hunger Away
Barwick Marketing & Events Group is hosting the 2nd Annual Halloween 3.1 — 5K to Scare Hunger Away on Sunday, October 30 at the Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The event will include a timed and USATF-certified course, trick-or-treat stations for all ages, a Kids... - October 13, 2016 - CUMAC
Operation Food Search Holds "Fruit From the Vine" Fundraiser
St. Louis non-profit agency teams with partners for second consecutive wine campaign. - October 13, 2016 - Operation Food Search
The First Annual Freedom On Festival Honors Veterans and the Nation’s Fallen with Assuming We Survive, All That Remains, Atreyu's Brandon Saller and More
On October 14, 2016 at the Grizzly Rose in Denver, CO., Article 15 Clothing hosts the first Freedom On Festival honoring Veterans and the Nation’s fallen in support of 501c3 Fallen Angel Aviator Foundation. Live performances include Justin Jensonne, Lewis Brice, Assuming We Survive, All That Remains, Atreyu's Brandon Saller and a rowdy debut by the Drinkin’Bros themselves. - October 12, 2016 - Jade Umbrella
International Artist Al3xAndrovA Aligns with Fashion Show Extravaganza to Benefit John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Al3xAndrovA has aligned with Elizabeth’s Boutique and the Hollander Hotel to present the annual Fashion Show Extravaganza, benefiting John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The event will showcase the artist's highly anticipated release of Modern Day Cinderella. Al3xAndrovA... - October 12, 2016 - Storage 2.O rg
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Teams with the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to Bring New, Edmond Campus Both Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds in Time for Their Grand Opening
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church chose Edmond-based, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, to design and install four new indoor and outdoor playground structures for their new Edmond campus building located at 900 N. Sooner Road (west side of I-35 in Edmond, OK.). - October 12, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Matthew 25: Ministries is Responding to Hurricane Matthew
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH is responding to Hurricane Matthew. Matthew 25: Ministries’ domestic Disaster Response Team deployed on Sunday, October 9 with Matthew 25’s full complement of specialized disaster relief vehicles. Expected stops include Charleston and Fayetteville. The Disaster Response Team will continue evaluating all the areas affected by the hurricane. - October 12, 2016 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Del Rio Parks Foundation Announces Title Sponsorship and Entertainment Lineup for Inaugural Bounty & Brew Event
Marking one month until the inaugural fundraiser, The Del Rio Parks Foundation announced today details about its Bounty & Brew Local Food and Texas Craft Beer Tasting event slated to take place at the Del Rio Community Garden in Del Rio, Texas. Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, in cooperation with... - October 10, 2016 - Del Rio Parks Foundation
October 5th Marks Second Anniversary for Charity Coalition
Charities and non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay celebrated the Second Anniversary of the Charity Coalition, with over 70 organizations represented. - October 10, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. Present Year of JUBILEE 2016
The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. present Year of JUBILEE 2016 on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM at the Sheraton Silver Spring. JUBILEE promises to be an evening of enjoyable entertainment with dancing and gourmet dinner. This annual fundraiser raises... - October 08, 2016 - Continental Societies Inc.
The New York Junior League Will Complete 115 Non-Stop Hours of Community Work in New York City to Celebrate Their 115th Anniversary Year
Working with 27 local, non-profit, community focused organizations throughout New York City, volunteers will perform community work non-stop for 115 hours starting Friday, October 14 at 9:00 a.m. and ending Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 a.m. For 115 years NYJL volunteers have tackled critical, social challenges in NYC with hands-on community programs and advocacy efforts targeted at human trafficking, foster care, domestic violence, juvenile justice, teen self-esteem, literacy, among others. - October 08, 2016 - New York Junior League
Redwings Horse Sanctuary of California is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to Redwings Horse Sanctuary (aka Horse Power Sanctuaries) as of September 30, 2016. Accreditation signifies... - October 07, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Bioscience Americas Sponsors "Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation"
Independent not-for-profit will provide stem cell therapies for the less fortunate. - October 06, 2016 - Bioscience Americas
SHAPE Congratulates Dr. MacRae and Team for Winning the $75 Million "One Brave Idea" Award to End Coronary Heart Disease
SHAPE congratulates Dr. Calum MacRae and his team at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for winning “One Brave Idea” competition held by American Heart Association, Google’s Life Science (Verily) and Astra-Zeneca. The winner is funded $75 Million for one brave idea that could lead to the development of a cure for coronary heart disease. - October 06, 2016 - SHAPE (Society for Heart Attack Prevention and Eradication)
Zonta Douglas County, ACC Scholarship Allows Malaysian Mom to Dream of Better Future
Leah Porter, who grew up in Malaysia, recently received a $2,000 scholarship from Zonta Douglas County that was matched by the Arapahoe Community College. The scholarship will allow her to complete her business administration courses at ACC and then transfer to complete her Business Management degree at the University of Colorado. - October 06, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
Tigerlily Foundation President and Breast Cancer Advocate, Maimah Karmo, Featured by Oprah Winfrey on OWN TV
Tigerlily Foundation is excited that its President and Breast Cancer Advocate, Maimah Karmo, was featured by Oprah Winfrey on OWN TV's "Where Are They Now," highlighting the organization's work supporting young women - before, during and after breast cancer. - October 01, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation
Verlo Mattress Donates Sale Proceeds to Naperville Area Humane Society
Verlo Mattress, a company known for helping people to sleep better, recently presented a check for over $1,300 to the Naperville Area Humane Society to provide care for homeless animals, helping dog lovers in Naperville to indeed rest easier. The donation came from a portion of the company’s mattress sales during the Labor Day weekend. - October 01, 2016 - Verlo Mattress