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 Black Belt Community Foundation Legacy Award (Oct. 18, 2016) to Honor John D. Johns, CEO & Chairman of Protective Life Corporation for Philanthropy Leadership
On October 18th at 6pm in Birmingham, AL at The Harbert Center, the Black Belt Community Foundation's 3rd annual Legacy Award Dinner will honor John D. Johns, CEO and Chairman of Protective Life, for his leadership in philanthropy that has directly benefited the Black Belt region of Alabama. - October 01, 2016 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Boy Scout Troop 313 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Church of Scientology
This year, Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, celebrated its 20th Anniversary with many major accomplishments along the way, including Scout Leaders receiving the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. First established in July 1996, the troop has... - October 01, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Arcus Foundation and Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Partner for 2016 Great Apes Giving Day
Third Annual Day of Giving on October 4 to Benefit Thirty-Four Ape Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers in Africa, Asia, and North America - October 01, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Scientology Information Center Offers Its Next Community Mixer with Tools for Stress and Confusion at Work
On October 12th, the Scientology Information Center located in downtown Clearwater will host a seminar on, “How to deal with stress and confusion in the workplace.” The event is free and open to the community. Refreshments will be served. It will take place between 6-8pm. - September 30, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Don Schoendorfer to Appear on "New Day Northwest" on Monday, October 3, 2016
Dr. Don Schoendorfer, Founder and President of Free Wheelchair Mission, will be a featured guest on KING5 television’s New Day Northwest on Monday, October 3, 2016. Don Schoendorfer is a biomedical engineer who makes his home in Santa Ana, California with his wife, Laurie. They enjoy... - September 30, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
IDI Consulting Supports Blood Cancer Research Through Light The Night Walk
The Pittsburgh-based IT company is lending its support to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to create a better outlook for children with cancer. - September 29, 2016 - IDI Consulting
Don Schoendorfer to Appear on "Great Day Houston" Live on Thursday, September 29, 2016
Dr. Don Schoendorfer, Founder and President of Free Wheelchair Mission, will be the guest speaker on the award winning "Great Day Houston" live on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Don Schoendorfer is a biomedical engineer who makes his home in Santa Ana, California with his wife, Laurie. - September 28, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Welcomes Newest Board Member
Meals On Wheels of Tampa elected a new board member, Christine (“Chris”) Smith, this month. - September 28, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Summit Funding’s JJ Mazzo Joins Giveback Homes and Funds a Home for a Family in Nicaragua
JJ Mazzo, a nationally recognized top producing mortgage originator, is announcing his membership and donation to build a complete home for a deserving family in Nicaragua. - September 26, 2016 - The Mazzo Group
Texas Trust Presents Tom Cravens with the Inaugural Dream Builder Award
Tom Cravens, a well respected Arlington resident and businessman, was recognized for his vision for rejuvenating downtown Arlington. The award was presented by Texas Trust CU at the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation annual luncheon. - September 26, 2016 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Exchange Club of Norwalk General Membership Meeting
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, (04/05/17) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center located at 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. Norwalk Planning & Zoning Director Steven Kleppin will be the guest speaker. Free to members, guests pay $30.00, which includes dinner. The... - September 26, 2016 - Norwalk Exchange Club
EAC Network Honored as Not-for-Profit Finalist at Prestigious HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards
EAC Network is thrilled to announce it was honored as a finalist in the not-for-profit category at HIA-LI’s 22nd Annual Business Achievement Awards on September 20th at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The human service agency was selected among hundreds of applicants for its deep... - September 24, 2016 - EAC Network
Association Transforms Strategic Partnership Approach to Maximize Member Value
AMC Institute, the trade association for the association management company community redesigned its approach to strategic partnerships resulting in the selection of Association Headquarters, the AMC division of AH, to be its strategic management partner. The new alliance will allow AMCI to continue to build its value proposition for member firms and the associations they serve as well as extend the organization’s growing influence internationally. - September 23, 2016 - AMC Institute
Baby K’tan, LLC is Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer Survivors
Baby K’tan is donating funds to make an impact in the lives of young breast cancer survivors. - September 23, 2016 - Baby K'tan, LLC
Buy a T-Shirt, Save a Rainforest
The world's largest custom t-shirt company, SunFrog.com, has partnered with socially conscious lifestyle brand Cuipo to help save tropical rain forests everywhere. SunFrog and its affiliates across the globe will promote a unique collection that will save one meter of rainforest per... - September 22, 2016 - SunFrogShirts.com
Foundation for a Drug Free World Spreads Knowledge Throughout Clearwater Community
On September 17th, volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug Free World, a non-profit organization supported by the Church of Scientology, continued to distribute educational materials, providing answers and solutions to drugs. Going door to door, over the last few weeks they provided over 1,300... - September 22, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Employees of Massachusetts Dealership Respond to the Needs of Dealership Employees Affected by the Flooding in Louisiana
Marty’s Buick GMC Isuzu hosts a Car Show to raise funds for NADA’s Emergency Relief Fund. - September 20, 2016 - Marty's Inc.
FYNE Donates This Past 9/11's Earnings to National September 11 Memorial & Museum
"FYNE: The Place for Domains" had previously vowed to contribute all of its September 11th, 2016 sales revenue to the official non-profit charity that operates the museum and memorial at the former site of the World Trade Center in New York. - September 20, 2016 - FYNE
Homes for Heroes® Presents Dallas Police Department with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes, Inc. awards Chief David O. Brown and the officers of the Dallas Police Department their National Hero Spotlight Award and also donates $3,000 to the Dallas Police Association Crisis Intervention Program. The award presentation will take place September 22, 2016 at the Tower Club... - September 19, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Helping Israel Fund - Golish Financial Group Annual Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament Benefits Soldiers of Israel Defense Forces
A great day of golfing fun for a great cause. That’s what’s planned for the Annual Helping Israel Fund charity golf tournament on Monday, Nov. 14th, 2016 when golfers tee off at the Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton, Florida. The tournament is dedicated in loving memory of Avraham... - September 17, 2016 - Helping Israel Fund
Church of Scientology Announces Fort Harrison’s Facilities Available for Events
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announced that the Historic Fort Harrison’s facilities are available for charities and non-profit organizations to hold their own events and fundraisers free of charge. The Fort Harrison is the International Religious Retreat for the Church... - September 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun
Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping thousands of young community members conquer their limitations, breakdown borders and rise above expectations. From his start as a public school educator in Miami-Dade County, to... - September 15, 2016 - The Motivational Edge
Safety Center's Peer-to-Peer, Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receives Funding from the Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Empowering Students to Create Real Change, Lead, Impact, and Reach Youth Making a Difference in Teen Safe Driving Decisions - September 14, 2016 - Safety Center
Doing Good for the Girls - Local Bay Area Non Profit Recognized by UN
Asante Africa Foundation (based in Oakland) has been recognized by the United Nations as a Best Practice to Do “Good” for Girls. The UNGEI Good Practice Fund supported organisations and local governments from across the globe to shed light on best practices and lessons learnt in gender focused education initiatives. Out of 450 global nominations, 17 programs-including Asante Africa Foundation were chosen to be highlighted as unique and creative ways of promoting and sustaining girls’ education. - September 14, 2016 - Asante Africa Foundation
TechStarters: IT Support: Voted Best of Biz 2016
What an amazing honor. TechStarters received 2016's readers' choice award for the best IT support company in South Jersey. As an industry leader, TechStarters will continue to improve services and create a consistency of quality customer service. TechStarters is a team of nerds that takes pride in... - September 14, 2016 - TechStarters
Furniture Sharehouse Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with "‘Power of 10" Gala on October 28th
Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester’s Furniture Bank, will host its "Power of 10" Gala on Friday, October 28th, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club. Event to raise funds to provide free furniture to local families in need. - September 14, 2016 - Furniture Sharehouse
Uplift Community Comes to East Dallas
Local Entrepreneur, Matthew Newman and other business and community leaders host free community forum to discuss what it means to “Go Local” and its importance. - September 14, 2016 - Matthew Newman
Supporting Youth Education Programs Exploring Canada’s Military History
The Military Museums Foundation and the PPCLI Foundation are co-hosting a Gala Commemorative Dinner at the Military Museums to support youth education programs which bring to life Canada's rich military heritage. - September 14, 2016 - PPCLI Foundation
Food Bank of South Jersey Delivers Record-Setting 170,000 Summer Meals
Strong Support from Volunteer and Business Communities Enable FBSJ Staff to Reach Milestone - September 14, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Travelers Protective Association to Hold First Annual "Hear to Win" Fundraiser
St. Louis organization to raise money for its scholarship fund. - September 14, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
The Heinz Endowments Awards Corporate America Supports You $100,000
Corporate America Supports You (CASY) is proud to announce receipt of a $100,000 grant from The Heinz Endowments. While the unemployment rate for post-9/11 Veterans dropped to a record low in 2015, underemployment continues to be a problem for Veterans of all eras. Building on a 2015 study by the... - September 14, 2016 - Corporate America Supports You AKAA VetJobs
EAC Network In-Home Caregiver Services to Expand to Long Beach Area
EAC Network’s Senior Respite program is excited to announce its expansion of in-home caregiver services to Long Beach and the surrounding areas of Island Park, Oceanside, and East Rockaway. The program provides a caring and trusted companion to stay with a family member for brief periods when... - September 13, 2016 - EAC Network
The California Fire Foundation Brings the Heat for Firefighter Appreciation Month
The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is commemorating Firefighter Appreciation Month throughout September. This month-long initiative is dedicated to acknowledging our heroic California firefighters. Local, statewide, and nationwide businesses will participate by... - September 13, 2016 - The California Fire Foundation
Get Lapel Pins Partners with Smile Train to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Children with Clefts
GLP has designed an exclusive set of pins to support Smile Train's mission. The set sells for an MSRP of $30 and is available online at getlapelpins.com. The pin set includes a happy face pin and a sad face pin. Each set sold will benefit Smile Train and will help to create new smiles for children in need around the world. The company will donate $25 from each set sold to Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity. - September 12, 2016 - Get Lapel Pins
EurAupair Has Announced That Their Annual Staff Conference Will Begin on October 7th, 2016
USA au pair agency, EurAupair, has announced that their annual staff meeting will be conducted in the middle of October this year and will include participation of overseas partners as well. The staff conference will be held between October 7th, through to October 16th. The main goal of the annual... - September 11, 2016 - Eur Aupair
The Initiators of "The Summer Cinema Camp of Peace" Together with the Patron Igor Iankovskyi Summed Up the Charity Project
In Kiev, "Ukrainian Crisis Media Center" held a press conference devoted to summarizing children's charity project "The summer cinema camp of peace." - September 11, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
New Cybersecurity Non-Profit America's Secret Weapon in Cyberwar
The creation of a unique nonprofit dedicated to helping defend the nation while also helping the community was a long time in the making. The co-founders of a new nonprofit took their call-to-action from the tragic events of 11 September 2001 and took their inspiration from the 25 January 2015... - September 11, 2016 - Cyber Institute
First National Good Neighbor Day Celebration Hosted at the Scientology Information Center
On Wednesday September 28th, the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater will be hosting a special reception in honor of National Good Neighbor Day for members of the community. Guests are asked to bring hygiene supplies for the homeless. The reception will include music and light refreshments in the Historic Bank of Clearwater Building from 6-8pm. All are welcome. - September 10, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Tampa Bay Realtor® Opens Novel Charity Fundraising Firm
Tampa Bay area Realtor Scott H. Lewis says that his new company, Affinity House, has assembled all the elements needed to generate thousands of dollars for area nonprofits except one – he needs to find charities willing to accept the money. - September 10, 2016 - Affinity House, LLC
Esteemed Member, Philanthropist Albert C. Hanna Will be Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals in 2016 as the Bio of the Month of December
Albert C. Hanna’s achievements in the field of Philanthropy earned him the position of Professional of the Year 2014 and 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. He is also a member of the America’s Registry’s Roundtable. In honor of his accomplishments, he is slated to be Bio of the Month of December 2016, following his induction into this year’s prestigious Hall of Fame. - September 09, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Gift of Life Marrow Registry to Attempt Guinness World Records™ Title for Largest Cotton Swab on World Marrow Donor Day
Campus Ambassadors Organizing Bone Marrow Drives Globally - September 09, 2016 - Gift of Life Marrow
The Spine Health Foundation Presents 2016 Hope Award to Dr. Ken Smith
Dr. Ken Smith receives the 2016 Hope Award. The Hope Award symbolizes excellence in accomplishing the mission of the Spine Health Foundation and is offered to an individual who has selflessly provided his or her time to help fulfill our goals of helping others get back to life - September 09, 2016 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Vietnam Veteran to Take Honor Flight to Fulfill Final Dream
John Lechowicz to visit Washington, D.C. to tour war memorials and receive Vietnam War Commemoration Pin. - September 09, 2016 - Dream Foundation
New Children's Book Inspired by Theater-Loving Squirrel
ASD Publishing announces release of children’s book author Gregory G. Allen's third book, "Irving the Theater Nut!" that celebrates theater, chasing dreams, and teamwork. - September 08, 2016 - ASD Publishing
2nd Anniversary of the Charity Coalition to Bring Hundreds to Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison
On Wednesday, October 5th, over 250 members of charities and non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area are coming together at the Fort Harrison in celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of the Charity Coalition events, hosted by the Church of Scientology in Clearwater. All non-profit organizations... - September 08, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
IDEX and Black Lives Matter Announce Global Partnership
The partnership between the Black Lives Matter network and and the San Francisco-based International Development Exchange provides incubation services and global learning opportunities for the movement for Black lives. - September 07, 2016 - Thousand Currents
Scientology Information Center Features First Opera Concert
On Saturday the 27th of August, 50 guests attended an opera concert in honor of The Way to Happiness with Ms. Susanne Epple, opera singer from Austria, performing a popular selection of opera songs in Italian, French, German and Czech accompanied on piano by Rosalia Maresca at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - September 05, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Rappellers Go “Over The Edge” in Support of The Heights Foundation
Eighty people can check rappelling down 19 stories off their bucket lists this fall. The fundraiser, benefiting The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 12 & 13 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Participants are asked to raise... - September 03, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
School Supply Sponsorship Program to Benefit Louisiana Students Following Historic Flooding
In response to the historic flooding in Louisiana, Educational Products, Inc., the leader in prepackaged school supply programs, has initiated the Louisiana Flood Relief School Supply Sponsorship Program as part of a national effort to provide relief for the victims of flooding. EPI has teamed up with the Louisiana Association of United Ways to offer individuals the opportunity to sponsor $15 school supply packs. For every 5 packs purchased online, EPI will donate 1 pack to the relief effort. - September 03, 2016 - Educational Products, Inc.
Charm City Run to Team with Komen Race for the Cure to Motivate Runners and Manage One of Largest Races in Maryland
Charm City Run is excited to partner with Komen Maryland Race for the Cure to offer group training programs targeting the October race in Hunt Valley. Ladies' nights and a donation Saturday will also be held at all Charm City Run locations this fall to raise money and awareness for the cause. When it comes time for the race on October 23, the Charm City Run events team will be managing and timing the event. - September 02, 2016 - Charm City Run