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.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Announces First Inclusive Education Program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Greenville, SC, has established the EMBRACE Program, the first inclusive education program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery. They will welcome two students during its inaugural 2016-2017 school year. This academic endeavor will provide an inclusive educational experience for students with mild to moderate intellectual abilities that have traditionally been separated into a segregated classroom and denied equal opportunities in education. - August 05, 2016 - Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School
100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme Commemorative Dinner
Celebrating Canada’s Military Heritage and Supporting Youth Education - August 04, 2016 - PPCLI Foundation
Food Bank of South Jersey Posts Stellar Result for American Institute of Baking Audit
Non-Profit Organization’s 940 Score Ranks in Top 5% of Food Banks Nationally - August 03, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Author Leads Campaign to Prevent Suicide
Professional writer and novelist Desiree Granby, inspired by her work with sufferers of depression, is launching a national campaign to offer support and prevent suicide. - August 03, 2016 - The Sunflower Effect With Desiree Granby
Celestron Hosts First Ever "La Moonwalk" Charity Art Show and Full Moon Star Party Benefitting the Planetary Society and Freearts.org
Experience an evening of Moon-Inspired art and sounds from around the world; an interactive pop-up art show fusing art, entertainment, and science into one fun filled event. Celestron is extremely excited to bring to the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area, LA MoonWalk, on Thursday,... - August 02, 2016 - Celestron
Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison Park Showcases Canine Fashion Show, Raises Funds for Humane Society
The Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison Park hosted its first dog show. The dogs, dressed up in an assortment of costumes, strut down the runway in support of the Humane Society. - August 02, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Hire Divers of Lake George Announces Need for Volunteer Divers for “Keep The Queen Clean” Underwater Cleanup
Hire Divers Association (HDA) announced that it will hold a Volunteer underwater cleanup effort in conjunction with the Fund for Lake George’s Keep The Queen Clean annual effort. The Dive is planned for Saturday, August 6, 2016. Should weather prevent the dive an alternate date will be announced. As always, Certified Divers are responsible for their own gear and must be in excellent physical condition. To participate in the dive please RSVP ASAP to the contact information below. - August 01, 2016 - HIRE DIVERS
Alameda County Salvation Army is Under New Leadership
New County Coordinators and Chairman of the Board Take Charge of Local Social Services Nonprofit - August 01, 2016 - The Salvation Army of Alameda County
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE Partners with MassMutual
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE will offer MassMutual’s Philanthropic LifeBridge™ Program. - August 01, 2016 - PROTECTION FROM ABUSE Security Services
HIREDTexas Job Club Has Impressive Speaker Lineup to Assist Job Seekers Free Presentations and Classes Offered in Round Rock
HIREDTexas Job Club, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization established to assist Round Rock area job seekers, has announced the weekly topics to be presented at their weekly meetings in August. The meetings are free for anyone currently in a job transition or contemplating making a change. - August 01, 2016 - HIREDTexas
Church of Scientology’s Charity Coalition Highlights Cooperative Efforts to Eliminate Human Trafficking
The bi-monthly Charity Coalition Luncheon will be held on August 17th in the historic Fort Harrison. On average, representatives from over 40 different charities attend the luncheons. - July 31, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Club Esteem Hosts Rock the Casbah - Party for a Purpose
Club Esteem, a free nonprofit after school program for economically disadvantaged children announces its annual party with a purpose fundraiser Rock the Casbah scheduled for October 1st, 2016. - July 31, 2016 - Club Esteem, Inc
Re-Awarding Asia's Dignitary Man of the Year to Former Prime Minister of Nepal at the 4th G.O.D. Awards
Princess Maria Amor announced the re-awarding of Asia's Dignitary Man of the Year to His Excellency Khil Raj Regmi, former Prime Minister and former Chief Justice of Nepal at the 4th G.O.D. Awards in New York. - July 31, 2016 - We Care for Humanity
Founder of Bat World Sanctuary Recipient of Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
Amanda Lollar of GFAS-accredited Bat World Sanctuary is the eighth recipient of the Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence given annually by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. - July 31, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Saudi Royals as Chief Guests at the 4th G.O.D. Awards and 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit
We Care for Humanity (WCH), Princess Maria Amor Torres announced that His Highness Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Saud and his wife Her Highness Princess Nouf bint Mitteb bin Abdullah Al Saud are attending the 4th Global officials of Dignity Awards in New York as Chief Guests. - July 31, 2016 - We Care for Humanity
Congregation Hosts Carnival to Support Families
The community event will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. - July 31, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Kevin O'Connor of Belleview, Washington Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Kevin O'Connor recognized with Nathan Sallop Excellence in Leadership Award at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Patricia Niles of Dallas, Texas Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Patricia Niles recognized by Association of Organ Procurement Organizations for outstanding contributions to the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Peace, Love & S’mores: 5th Annual S’more Social and Holistic Fair to Benefit Families with Special Needs to be Held on August 6, 2016
5th Annual S’more Social and Holistic Fair to benefit families with special needs to be held on August 6, 2016. Final preparations are underway for the S’more Social, a one-day benefit event bringing together artists, authors, holistic healers and other professionals in the field of mind, body and spirit from across the state. - July 30, 2016 - The HeartGlow Center
Brian Shepard of Richmond, Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Chief Executive Officer of UNOS Brian Shepard recognized for his commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Marilyn Pongonis of Columbus, Ohio Receives Communications Award from Organ Donation Association
Marilyn Pongonis was presented with the 2016 AOPO Reg Green Award for Excellence in Communications at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Susan Gunderson of St. Paul, Minnesota Receives Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Susan Gunderson, chief executive officer and founder of LifeSource, recognized for contributions in support of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations and its mission. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Maria Stadtler Joins Organ Donation Association Staff
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations welcomes Maria Stadtler as education program administrator. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Melson Named New York Sportscene Children Foundation’s Humanitarian Honoree
WBC USNBC junior middleweight champion, West Point graduate and Army Reserve Officer Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson has been selected as New York Sprotscene Children Foundation’s (NYSCF) Humanitarian Honoree. - July 30, 2016 - Team Fight to Walk
Kensington's SafeGrip Rugged iPad Cases Help Protect Donated Devices for Young Patients at East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Cases Offer Drop Protection and Security so Kids Can Enjoy the Tablets While in Treatment or Recovering from Procedures - July 30, 2016 - Kensington
WROC News8 Rochester Receives Award from Organ Donation Association
CBS affiliate station in Rochester, New York recognized for outstanding contributions to organ, eye and tissue donation. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Burton Mattice of Dallas, Texas Receives Achievement Award from Organ Donation Association
Burton Mattice recognized with AOPO Lifetime Achievement Award for nearly 40 years of dedication and service to the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Registration Opens for the Inaugural Par-Tee for Tots
Golf Tournament benefits Child Care of Southwest Florida. - July 29, 2016 - Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Cedar Lake Cellars Donates $2,000 to USO of Missouri, Inc.
St. Louis winery hosts fundraiser for non-profit organization. - July 28, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
530 Fullerton Foundation Rebrands as Care For Friends
Organization chooses new name to better reflect scope of homeless services provided. - July 28, 2016 - Care For Friends
Larkswood Digital Design for Beyond Profit, Non-Profit and Third Sector
New Essex-based web design agency Larkswood Digital offer their considerable web experience to help beyond profits, non-profits and third sector organisations use technology to do good things. - July 27, 2016 - Larkswood Digital
The Big Backpack Event Hits Harborside Event Center July 31
Thousands of kids will receive free school supplies at Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida’s back-to-school celebration. - July 27, 2016 - Multicultural Centre
S&H: Sharing Shoes and Happiness to 3,000 World Vision Children
S&H and World Vision have partnered to provide children in Batangas and Cavite new shoes this school year. Many of the children received their very first pair through the partnership, while others were glad to replace their already worn-out footwear. Children from Cavite were among the first... - July 27, 2016 - World Vision Development Foundation Inc Philippines
World Vision, Philam Life Help Children Through "Legacy Gift"
World Vision and Philam Life are providing sponsors the gift of leaving a legacy - by allowing them to help sponsored children throughout the rest of their lifetime and beyond. - July 27, 2016 - World Vision Development Foundation Inc Philippines
BeAKidsHero Online Training Series Helps Parents Protect Children from Sexual Predators
BeAKidsHero has launched a free 3-part online training series for parents about child sexual abuse prevention. - July 25, 2016 - BeAKidsHero™
First Cryptocurrency Gift Card Sold at Silent Auction
A 2GIVE cryptocurrency paper wallet known as a Gift*Card was sold at a non-profit's silent auction. The Bitcoin of social tipping fetched a 250% premium over market value. - July 25, 2016 - Strength in Numbers Foundation
2nd Annual Fundraiser to Bring Aid to Child Care Communities Nationwide
T&L Foundation for Child Care Information Hosts Summer Sips and Strokes Event to Create Healthier Lifestyles for Children in Child Care - July 23, 2016 - T&L Foundation for Child Care Information
International Creativity for Social Change Event: The 2016 Creative Activist Virtual Summit, Hosted by Author & Activist Rae Luskin
Rae Luskin, author of the award-winning book "The Creative Activist," will be hosting The Creative Activist Virtual Summit from August 15th – 22nd, 2016. Featuring 24 expert guest speakers, the goals of this year’s summit are to provide practical tools, fresh ideas, and... - July 22, 2016 - The Winning Adventure
Google Louisville Seminar Supports Local Non-Profits
Google and one of their Premier Partner Agencies, Direct Online Marketing, are hosting an interactive digital marketing seminar to help local Louisville companies grow their business online. All proceeds will benefit Dress for Success Louisville and Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, two non-profit organizations based in Louisville that are dedicated to empowering the future local workforce. - July 22, 2016 - Direct Online Marketing
American Veterans Committee Partners with Operation Making Careers Possible
American Veterans Committee will partner with Operation Making Careers Possible (Operation MCP) to help veterans, nationally and globally, prepare them to succeed in their search for jobs as they transition from the military into their civilian careers by referring members seeking assistance with... - July 22, 2016 - Operation MCP
Impact Thrift Stores Announces Grand Reopening at New Space in Norristown Centre
Date: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Norristown Centre, 1700 Markley St. Norristown, PA 19401 Details: Impact Thrift Stores will hold a Grand Reopening celebration for its new Norristown store location on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities will include... - July 22, 2016 - Impact Thrift Stores
Kepley BioSystems Selected as Finalist for 2016 Hello Tomorrow Global Startup Challenge
Kepley BioSystems announced today that their team has been selected as a Top 500 Startup for the 2016 Hello Tomorrow Challenge. Hello Tomorrow is the world’s leading nonprofit aiming to accelerate science and technology entrepreneurship. Their mission is to catalyze the intersection of top... - July 21, 2016 - Kepley Biosystems Incorporated
Reality Changers Sends 100 Inner-City High School Students to Live The Collegiate Experience at UCSD
The San Diego based non-profit has provided scholarships for over 700 to attend UCSD’s Academic Connections program to date. - July 21, 2016 - Reality Changers
Charity Runners Run from Rochester, NY to Boston, MA During 400 Mile Relay for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s)
Eclectic group will run 400 miles from Rochester, NY to Boston, MA to raise funds for ALS TDI and Hearts for ALS NY. - July 21, 2016 - Ray’s ALS Relay Run Across America
Denver-Area Landlords Campaign Connects Residents with Affordable Housing
Metro-wide effort aims to recruit 120 new landlords to participate by year’s end - July 21, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Clearwater Celebrates First Anniversary of Downtown Humanitarian Centers with Block Party
To celebrate a year of community collaboration, nearly three thousand people gathered on Clearwater’s Cleveland Street on 16 July 2016 for a family-friendly Block Party. The Church of Scientology supported humanitarian program centers celebrated their first anniversary. - July 20, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
LA Corporate Challenge - 500 Businesses, Thousands of Employees, a Fun Filled Time for Everyone
500 businesses will compete in this years Corporate Challenge in Los Angeles. The focus is health, wellness, and team building..... - July 19, 2016 - Los Angeles Corporate Challenge
Member of NFL Hall of Fame, Andre Reed, Participates in Fort Harrison Park’s First Fundraiser
A fundraiser will be held in the Fort Harrison Park in support of the non-profit organization, the Humane Society of Pinellas. Special guest, Andre Reed, will be there in support of the event. - July 19, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
The Raw Beauty Project Celebrates Beauty, Power, and Passion with Los Angeles Exhibit Debut Sept. 17, 2016
The Raw Beauty Project is an innovative photo exhibit that celebrates women with disabilities. The goal of the exhibit is to redefine perceptions of beauty, educate audiences, and empower all women. The Raw Beauty Project advocates for inclusion and inspires all to embrace their beauty, own their power, and live their passion. The Project launched an Indiegogo campaign on June 20 to raise funds for the LA exhibit at Paul Mitchell The School – Pasadena, to be held on Sept.17, 2016. - July 19, 2016 - The Raw Beauty Project
Former President of Ecuador, Rosalia Arteaga is 4th G.O.D. Awards Latin Woman of the Year
Her Excellency, Rosalia Arteaga will be honored at the 4th Global Officials of Dignity Awards (G.O.D. Awards) and scheduled to speak at the 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit on August 17-19, 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. - July 17, 2016 - We Care for Humanity