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.
Mary’s Center Named One of The Washington Post’s 2016 Top Workplaces in Greater Washington
The Washington Post awarded Mary’s Center the 2016 Top Workplaces. Mary's Center was one of the 150 organizations who received this honor at a celebration on Thursday, June 16 at the new offices of The Washington Post. - June 19, 2016 - Mary's Center
Matthew Smedley is the New CEO and Executive Director at Mission Possible
Mission Possible is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Smedley as its new CEO and Executive Director. - June 18, 2016 - Mission Possible
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Prepares for Summer of Events
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is preparing for a summer of events, beginning on June 18 and running into the fall. - June 18, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host 250 Children at Summer Meals Kick-Off at Wiggins Park in Camden
USDA and NJDA Officials Expected to Attend June 22 Event; FBSJ Aiming to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children This Summer - June 18, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
R4 Alliance Gains Full Support of Truckstop.com
Truckstop.com, a Boise based national transportation company, recently selected R4 Alliance and their premiere philanthropy. R4 is a national Alliance of over 75 Programs of Excellence who have provided recreation and wellness programs to over 175,000 service members and their families. - June 17, 2016 - R4 Alliance
Brooklyn Community Services Raises Over $1 Million Dollars at 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Gala on June 6 - Includes $500,000 Donation by Philanthropist Charles J. Hamm
Carla Hall, ABC's "The Chew," was emcee for Brooklyn Community Services 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Gala. Honorees included Brooklyn trailblazers: philanthropists and long-time BCS supporters Charles J. and Irene Hamm, NYC First Lady and mental health care activist Chirlane McCray and builder and corporate leader Forest City Ratner Companies' Bruce C. Ratner and MaryAnne Gilmartin - June 17, 2016 - Brooklyn Community Services
GrantNews.press is Looking for Fresh Content from Nonprofits and Small Businesses
GrantNews.press simplifies the grant application process with information on available grants, grants for minorities and women, grant writing, grant writers, crowdfunding, and grant writing education. - June 17, 2016 - GrantNews.press
Project WeHOPE Chosen to be Honored at First-Ever California Nonprofits Day Celebration
On Wednesday, June 22, Project WeHOPE will be honored as a Nonprofit of the Year at a celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento. State Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) selected Project WeHOPE out of hundreds of organizations as an exceptional nonprofit in his... - June 17, 2016 - Project WeHOPE
The Travelers Protective Association Presents Altruism Awards
St. Louis organization recognizes Pennsylvania high school students' benevolence. - June 17, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Charlie Chance (Leukaemia) -- Let's Go Help Save One Life? Only 1 Dollar/Pound Can Really Make the Difference, Organized by: CarolinaCorreiaCosta (Crowdfunding)
CarolinaCorreiaCosta (Crowdfunding) is a company who tries to do the best to save children's lives who have cancer or another types of medical diseases. CarolinaCorreiaCosta's contributions in Crowdfundings campaigns, saved, until now, 8 children, with the cooperation of YouCaring.com. This is one more case that needs the help of everybody and any help is absolutely necessary. - June 16, 2016 - CarolinaCorreiaCosta
Cool Springs to Sponsor Anniversary Tee It Forward Event
Bethel Park Facility to Participate as Sponsor for The First Tee of Pittsburgh 15th Anniversary Event - June 16, 2016 - Cool Springs
Film Festival to Promote a Week of Love, Peace, & Healing Through Cinema
The Inaugural Love International Film Festival in Conjunction with The Lotus Light Children Charity is Set for July 2016 - June 15, 2016 - Love International Film Festival
Operation Food Search Receives $1 Million Gift from St. Louis Foundation
Funds from Crawford Taylor Foundation help agency move forward with capital campaign - June 15, 2016 - Operation Food Search
School is Out, Summer Meals Are in
Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children at 100 Sites; Non-Profit Organization’s Award-Winning Summer Meals Program Expands by 125 Percent Over 2015 - June 15, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces New Regional Advisory Council Chairman
J. Downey Bridgwater, President of Comerica Bank’s Houston market, will chair Free Wheelchair Mission’s new Regional Advisory Council overseeing the states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. Mr. Bridgwater brings nearly 40 years of banking experience as well as... - June 14, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Hotels of Lehigh Valley Are Raising the Bar in Supporting the Local Charities and Nonprofits
There are numerous organizations in the Lehigh Valley doing good for the community. Allentown Rescue Mission works to provide emergency shelter, food, youth and family services, education and job training programs. Habitat for Humanity has been devoted to building "simple, decent, and... - June 14, 2016 - Comfort Suites Allentown
Akshaya Patra Encourages Government School Kids to Dream Big
Aiming for 100 Scholarships in the coming year through a giving every dream a chance inititiative. - June 14, 2016 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Orphanages Receive High Speed Internet and Laptops
Real Recognize Real Foundation Launches #Net4Kids Initiative. 2 Orphanages receive high speed internet and Laptops. - June 13, 2016 - Real Recognize Real Foundation
Scholarships, Community Grants Awarded by Zonta Douglas County
Zonta Douglas County recently awarded two local scholarships and grants to three community groups from its Trivia Night Proceeds. - June 12, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
hussi.e. The Movie: "Can Ugly Ever be Pretty?"
The movie, hussi.e. examines the cruelty inflicted upon dark skinned girls, habitually deemed as less than worthy within the African American culture. The leading character, Desadier (Porsha Ferguson), is thrust into a relentless and profound journey of self-discovery. - June 11, 2016 - HFL Productions
Broward Meals on Wheels Announces New Brand Identity at Gatsby Gala
Renamed Organization Unveils New Logo and Branding to Efficiently Serve the South Florida Community. - June 10, 2016 - Meals on Wheels South Florida
Hundreds Unite in Fort Harrison to Bring Awareness on Human Trafficking
Hundreds of guests unite in the Fort Harrison for the Gentlemen's Ball Against Human Trafficking event. - June 10, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
R4 Alliance is Proud to Host a Special Flag Day Screening of “When War Comes Home”
R4 Alliance hosts screening of TALLWOOD presents Michael King’s Documentary “When War Comes Home” with special guest General Peter Chiarelli. - June 09, 2016 - R4 Alliance
Esteemed Lifetime Member, Albert C. Hanna, Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Albert C. Hanna’s achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation have earned him the position of Professional of the Year 2016 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - June 09, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
"Still Missing Max: Finding Hope After My Marine Son’s Death" – Revised Expanded Edition to be Published by Veteran Publisher
Advance copies now available only from The Campaign – Official release soon. Missing Max is a compelling story of one mother’s journey as Julie recalls the extraordinary events surrounding the death of her Marine son, Corporal Max W. Donahue, who was killed in Afghanistan in August,... - June 09, 2016 - The War Writers' Campaign, Inc.
Fighting Hunger One Purchase at a Time
Many companies decide to give back to the community once they attain a certain level of success. But, Feed the Need Kitchen Supplies LLC has had a humanitarian mission incorporated into its business model from day one. The manufacturer of cooking and entertaining products donates a portion of the... - June 09, 2016 - Feed the Need Kitchen Supplies LLC
National Coalition for Public Procurement to Host Free Webinar Series: The 3 C’s of Cooperative Purchasing
The National Coalition for Public Procurement (NCPP) announced a series of three webinars for public procurement professionals to discover new insights regarding cooperative purchasing. Registration is free, and the webinars may be attended as a chronological series or independently. Each webinar qualifies for one hour of continuing education credit. - June 09, 2016 - National Coalition for Public Procurement (NCPP)
PSI Research Host Charity Auction
PSI Research have recently held an in-house auction to aid the Singapore firm's charitable fund. - June 08, 2016 - PSI Research
Buy1GIVE1 to Host First Virtual Fund-Racer
JOG-Week: The first virtual fund-racer. Jog and raise funds for your favourite project over the week. - June 08, 2016 - Buy1GIVE1
Dream Foundation’s Second Annual Summer Dream Helps Give Life to Final Dreams
Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from fresh, summer themed fundraiser. - June 08, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Rotary District 6960 Steps Up to Support the Wheelchair Foundation
More than $140,000 raised to bring mobility to 1,400 people in need. - June 08, 2016 - Rotary 6960
CNN Anchor to Emcee Friends of Karen Gala Benefit
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its spring gala benefit, A Summer Soirée, on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Brae Burn Country Club (Purchase, NY), hosted by CNN anchor John Berman. - June 08, 2016 - Friends of Karen
J.C. Restoration Volunteers Surpassed Goal to Pack 100,000 Life-Saving Meals
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers set a goal to prepare 100,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC... - June 07, 2016 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
The Tehama County Plow Share Project Awarded "2015 Tehama County Food Champion"
The Tehama County Plow Share Project has been awarded the “2015 Tehama County Food Champion” by the Tehama County Food Alliance for it's service to the local school students and community food pantry system. The Tehama County Plow Share Project began in 2014 and is now an almost four... - June 07, 2016 - Tehama County Plow Share Project
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Partners with GiGi’s Playhouse
President, Maegan Spontak Selects GiGi’s Playhouse as the Club’s Focus Partner for 2016-2017. - June 07, 2016 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
WOMB, INC. Sponsors Its 2016 Sisters Sharing Convocation Opening with The Consecration of Bishop-Designate Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas on July 15, 2016
In its second decade of ministry, Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building, Inc. (WOMB, Inc.) convenes the 2016 Sisters Sharing Convocation on Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ. This year's convocation opens with the Consecration Service of Bishop-Designate Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas as the First Woman Bishop of the Dunamis Covenant Connection (DCC) under the leadership of Arch Bishop Robert Joel Rochford, Sr. - June 06, 2016 - Women Organizing, Mobilizing & Building, Inc.
Mad Men & Martinis - A Retro Cocktail Party for a Cause
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Project Transitions hosts the first annual Mad Men & Martinis retro cocktail party fundraiser to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS. Festivities start at 6:30pm at Galvanize’s offices at 118 Nueces St. Revolution Spirits, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Republic Tequila... - June 06, 2016 - Project Transitions
Chauncey Lufkin, Founder - Announcing Foundation Sponsorship of Culinary Creations Event to Benefit Quantum House
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation is a proud sponsor of Culinary Creations on Monday, June 6, 2016, in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The event is a benefit for Quantum House. - June 04, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Santa Barbara Nonprofit Becomes Member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth (ICTG) has been named an official member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). Founded in 1970, NVOAD is an association of 100+ organizations aimed at mitigating and alleviating the impact of disasters nationwide. The NVOAD... - June 04, 2016 - Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth (ICTG)
Philadelphia is "Making the Link" Between Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
Hepatitis and cancer advocates urge Philadelphia city leaders to help decrease liver cancer rates by making chronic viral hepatitis testing and treatment a local priority. - June 04, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
SPADA-Thon Breaks Record with $33,300 in Funds Raised for Nonprofits
Fundraiser exceeds record by $10,000 and number of dresses collected for charity. - June 03, 2016 - Spada Salon & Day Spa
KP3 Sweets, a Maryland-Based Sweet Shop, Runs Fundraiser for Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Nikki Pruett, owner of KP3 Sweets, a family owned and operated sweet shop, is holding a fundraiser from June 1st to June 15th to support her sister, Tenora Finley, and her breast cancer foundation, Rays of Hope Foundation (ROH). Fifty percent of all proceeds from KP3’s will go towards... - June 03, 2016 - Rays of Hope Foundation
The Battlegrounds Mud Run Benefits Operation Food Search
Non-profit organization receives proceeds and canned food from mud run. - June 02, 2016 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 172 Years of Making a Difference
YMCA Celebrates Founders Day - June 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
2016 Provider Exchange® Launches Second Cohort at LSA Annual Conference
Focusing on Finding Families for Older Youth in Foster Care - May 31, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Give Back Malawai
ITH Charities and FACE of HARVEST (FoH) invite you to a fundraising dinner event, Give Back Malawi, at the elegant Golden Bull Grand Cafe, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on Saturday, June 11th @ 6:00 PM. - May 30, 2016 - ITH Charities
Helping Bags Helps the Homeless by Handing Out Once a Month Bags Filled with Necessities
Helping Bags is an established charity for the homeless in San Diego founded August of 2014 by Evan Pickens and has been 99% self-funded. Helping Bags has handed out hundreds of free bags to the homeless every single month. As they've continued their mission by staying true to their core values Helping Bags has learned a lot about many different types of homeless people and how they got into the situation they've found themselves in. - May 29, 2016 - Helping Bags
Giving the Gift of Sight to Hundreds Around the World
For each pair of eyeglasses purchased by patients during the months of May and June 2016, Linden Optometry, P.C. in Pasadena will make a donation to provide eye exams and eyeglasses to children in underserved communities around the world. - May 28, 2016 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
Dreams for Veterans Fulfills Final Dream for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Longtime Girl Scouts of America Volunteer
Dedicated veteran and volunteer to be honored with the delivery of her final Dream over Memorial Day weekend. - May 28, 2016 - Dream Foundation