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.
psa3 Helps Veterans’ Organization Raise Its Profile Nationwide with a Groundbreaking PSA Campaign
psa3, an in-demand boutique public service advertising agency, recently produced two high-concept public service announcements for Vet Tix, a burgeoning veterans’ foundation based in Arizona. “I Gave Thanks” and “Give the Experience,” two visually captivating, upbeat... - April 16, 2016 - psa3
Creating Jobs for Talented Refugee & Low-Income Women in the West Bank
Unemployment rates are high across the West Bank, and young women are particularly disadvantaged. Child's Cup Full, a non-profit social enterprise, focuses on the artisan sector to create jobs for refugee and unemployed women to develop their craft skills so they can support themselves, their families, and their communities. - April 16, 2016 - Child's Cup Full
All About Equine Animal Rescue in California 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 All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE) as of April 14, 2016. Verification means that All About Equine meets the... - April 16, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Church of Scientology Welcomes Historic Nashville Inc. for Tour of Building
The Nashville Church of Scientology was honored to host a large group from Historic Nashville, Inc. for a tour of the historic Fall School building, home of the church since 2009. - April 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to Host Its 64th Western Regional Conference in Colorado
Members of the international non-profit organization will gather for a weekend celebration of sisterhood, leadership training and community service. - April 15, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Western Region
Friends of Karen Endorses New "Standards for the Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer and Their Families"
For the first time, there’s a set of national standards that highlights why it’s critical to address the many needs of families caring for a child with cancer. - April 15, 2016 - Friends of Karen
Ampleharvest.org Invites Home/Community Gardeners to Participate in Garden Food Waste Survey
Asking the question: How much more do you grow than you can use? - April 14, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Now Available on tfund™: Custom Fan Jerseys and Tote Bags
Custom apparel fundraising site tfund™ has added even more products for customers to use when creating free crowdfunding campaigns. - April 14, 2016 - tfund
The First Rabbit Sanctuary to Earn Verification from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
"We are excited to announce that Rabbit Sanctuary Inc. is the first lifetime care sanctuary for domestic rabbits to be verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries," says GFAS Executive Director, Kellie Heckman The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to... - April 14, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
"The Blue Bench Thing" is a Fun Event with a Serious Mission
“Friends” themed happy hour and fundraiser tackles sexual assault, bystander intervention in the Denver metro area—with an exclusive performance by Sean Kelly of The Samples. - April 14, 2016 - The Blue Bench
The Ubiquitous Voice Society Launches with 9 Chapters in the US and Internationally
The Society aims to help nurture the next generation of voice interface conversational technology professionals and entrepreneurs. - April 13, 2016 - UVS
Employee Financial Wellness Program Enrich Wins Education Program of the Year Award
Employers are partnering with workers to ease financial stress. - April 13, 2016 - iGrad
Transgender, Mormon Male Joins All-Inclusive Fraternity Sigma Phi Beta at ASU
Augustus Crosby, a current sophomore, Chemical Engineering student, and transgender man at Arizona State University was inducted last Saturday into Sigma Phi Beta’s brotherhood. - April 13, 2016 - Augustus Crosby
One Night Only - A Night of Fashion
A Night of Fashion to... have fun, be inspired by guest speakers, win incrediable door prizes, feel warmth, hear extravagant melodies from Ashthon Jones, Angelina Sherie, and Cristina Quinones, witness exquisite fashion, want to support a breast cancer survivor even more, share a smile, indulge in laughter, network with several business and industry professionals, sample amazing food, indulge in a beverage, and support a great cause all at the same time, for One Night Only. - April 12, 2016 - I Will Survive, Inc.
Soul of WoMen Announces Global Campaign
Soul of WoMen – A Project of the Fuji Declaration announced a global campaign to inspire and empower every woman and man to bring out their authentic self and share their unique gifts to co-create a new future. Soul of WoMen is inviting individuals as well as existing initiatives and... - April 12, 2016 - Soul of WoMen
Domestic Violence Resource Center of New Mexico (DVRC) Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Has Announced That They Have Started a Vehicle Donation Program
Domestic Violence Resource Center of New Mexico (DVRC) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced that they have started a vehicle donation program. They accept vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, trailers, trucks, RVs, industrial equipment, campers and golf carts are also accepted. - April 12, 2016 - One Community Auto, LLC
FanQuake to Sponsor Blake Bortles' Charity Golf Tourney with $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Contest
FanQuake (www.FanQuake.com), a technology startup company with a proprietary platform matching Fans, Talent and Partners, will be sponsoring NFL Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles BB5 Foundation inaugural golf tournament April 15-16 at King & Bear golf course at World Golf... - April 11, 2016 - FanQuake
50 Y/O Author Rides a Bicycle a Thousand Miles for PTSD Awareness
Greg Smith, Author of "3 Easy Meditation Tools that can Change Your Life!" and 'Get Paid to Raise Money for Charity' is riding from Los Angeles to the Redwoods National Park to raise money and awareness for PTSD charities. 75% of the net profits from Smith’s books and over 90% of the proceeds from the Ride for PTSD Affiliate Program go to the PTSD charity of the Month. Smith is giving Meditation, Reiki, Stress Relief and PTSD presentations in various venues as he travels. - April 11, 2016 - Ride for PTSD
Finish The Ride, Run, Walk 'N Roll Event at Griffith Park
The annual Finish The Ride, Run Walk 'N Roll event will be held this coming Sunday, 10 April, at Griffith Park, Supporting Street Safety. - April 10, 2016 - Streets Are For Everyone
"Daily Insights of a Change Agent" Book Release
Kirk Smith Unlimited & Associates announces the release of "Daily Insights of a Change Agent," the first book of the "Change Agent Insight Series." This book is a quick-read, but extensive on substance and impact. - April 09, 2016 - Kirk Smith Unlimited & Associates, LLC
Thousands Will Walk to Create a World Free of MS at Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles on April 17
Nearly 8,000 people are expected to raise more than $1,025,000 to support cutting-edge research and life-changing programs and services for people living with MS at Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles taking place on Sunday, April 17 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living... - April 09, 2016 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
The Church of Scientology Salutes Community Volunteers
On Thursday the 12th of April in honor of National Volunteer Month, volunteers from Consumer Energy Solutions will be recognized for their volunteerism in the community at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater for their tireless work in the community. - April 09, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Queen of SF Bay Area Radio Christie James to Host Pro Wrestling Fundraiser
Pro Wrestling Revolution is pleased to announce the Queen of Bay Area Radio Christie James will be the host of Reina de la Revolucion! Christie has been on the Bay Area airwaves since 2004 and can currently be heard daily as a host of the Chino and Christie in the Morning Show on 98.1 KISS FM. - April 08, 2016 - Pro Wrestling Revolution
Healing Transitions Names Chris Budnick as Executive Director
The Board is confident that Budnick will successfully lead the nonprofit’s current program in Wake County and its expansion in the state. - April 08, 2016 - Healing Transitions
Washington, D.C. Metro Area Family Making Strides to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia
Nickey Family Named the Washington, D.C. Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Mission Family to Help Call Attention to Serious Pregnancy Disorder Affecting Mothers and Babies - April 08, 2016 - PreEclampsia Foundation- Washington D.C.
Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. Recognized as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. of Columbia, Tennessee has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of higher education. About Sue McClain Greenfield, Ed.S. Ms. Greenfield is retired after 40... - April 07, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jake Diekman Kicks Off Baseball Season with New "Gut It Out" Design for Charity
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman is kicking off the 2016 baseball season with the release of a brand new t-shirt design in his “Gut It Out” campaign with Athletes Brand. The new Gut It Out shirt will only be available at AthletesBrand.com/Jake from April 4 - April 18, with... - April 07, 2016 - Athletes Brand
Save Our Cemeteries Announces Second Lecture of 2016
"Beautiful, Historic and Unique Metairie Cemetery" a Lecture by Jerry Schoen - April 07, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
Devoted Foster Mom Receives the Gift of a More Beautiful Home
Inaugural project by Design Heals to benefit a deserving foster parent. Design Heals is a non-profit organization founded by Tiffany Parker of Parker Interiors Staging & Redesign, LLC. The foster parent received a custom-designed multi-functional family room to help her create a stable, nurturing space for the children she welcomes into her home. - April 07, 2016 - Parker Staging & Redesign
Bloom and Adventure to Fitness Launch First-of-Its-Kind Fundraiser
Exclusive partnership provides schools an opportunity to raise money and earn wellness-based incentives from the nation’s leading educational fitness provider. - April 06, 2016 - Bloom
Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Speaks at Jewish Philanthropy Conference and Shares the Stage with Randi Zuckerberg, the Mayor of Jerusalem, and Other Notables
Nate Goodman, age 17, a resident of San Diego, CA shared the stage with Randi Zuckerberg and introduced her keynote address to a crowd of 450 international attendees. The Mayor of Jerusalem attended with his entourage as well as other notable community members and national authorities. The event was held at the Torrey Pines Hilton in the main ballroom during a luncheon on 4/5/16. There was considerable press coverage. - April 06, 2016 - Nate Goodman Enterprises
Northwest CASA Brings "Strike-Out Sexual Assault Event 2016" to Northbrook, IL
The Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (Northwest CASA) announces their annual fundraiser; Strike-Out Sexual Assault Event on Thursday, April 14, 2016, 5:30p.m.-9p.m. at Pinstripes Northbrook (1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062). The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, a dessert... - April 06, 2016 - Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust Awards $15,000 Grant to Food Bank of South Jersey
Funding Enables Hunger-Relief Organization to Deliver Food Assistance to 3000 Veterans Annually - April 06, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
South Nassau Communities Hospital's ER Expansion Campaign Surpasses $4.2 Million
Since the Emergency Department Expansion Campaign began in 2015, the hospital's supporters have donated $3,376,910, pledged an additional $364,731 and secured grants of $500,000. - April 06, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
World Vision PH Partners with "Gift It" to Help Children in Need
A new app aims to change the way we give by making generosity a lifestyle. And you can now use this technology to help thousands of children in need, and even invite your friends to join in the fun. World Vision partners with Gift It, a “crowdgifting” app that allows people to launch... - April 06, 2016 - World Vision Development Foundation Inc Philippines
Local Charity to Receive a Marketing Package Valued at $36,000
The selected charity will receive a free year of SEO, CRO, and Social Media. - April 05, 2016 - Ignite Visibility
Yuri’s Night Teams Up with Disney Junior's "Miles from Tomorrowland" to Inspire Young Kids' Interest in Human Spaceflight
Yuri’s Night has teamed up with Disney Junior's hit intergalactic animated TV series "Miles from Tomorrowland" to release a special at-home party kit of activities, recipes, and crafts for kids and their families in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight into space on April 12, 1961. - April 05, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Charles Belk Named a National Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalist
Entertainment Industry Exec turned Advocate for basic human rights recognized for his national criminal justice reform efforts. Ford Motor Company and Tom Joyner Foundation announced that Charles Belk, Founder and Executive Director of Fitting The Description, is one of ten Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalists, as part of a national campaign honoring the outstanding achievements of ordinary people performing extraordinary work in the African American community. - April 03, 2016 - Fitting The Description
Islands Society Honors Inaugural Sea Islands Community Leader
The Director of the Beaufort County Alliance for Human Services is honored for his strong community commitment. - April 01, 2016 - Islands Society
Best Faith-Based Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best faith-based Websites in the world will be named as part of the 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.WebAward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including all religious denominations web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for advertising web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - March 31, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Turning Point’s 2016 Race for Life 5K Run/Walk Scheduled for April 30th
The Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center (TPPRC) recently announced their upcoming Race for Life event. Turning Point, a non-profit and community-based pregnancy clinic in northern San Diego, relies on donations and fundraising events like the Race for Life to keep their services free of charge... - March 31, 2016 - Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center
Young Professionals Volunteer on Behalf of Multiple Sclerosis
National Volunteer Week is quickly approaching, and one rapidly growing and very active Bay Area group is bringing young people together in the name of community service. The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society’s Young Leaders Network, or MSYLN, is a San Francisco-based group of young... - March 31, 2016 - National MS Society, Northern California Chapter
Interfaith Older Adult Programs Hosts Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Interfaith Older Adult Programs is hosting its third annual Wine & Beer Tasting at The Basilica on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 6:30 - 9pm at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th Street in Milwaukee. Guests will enjoy sampling fine wines, craft beers, appetizers and desserts, and an opportunity to win a great selection of raffle prizes. All proceeds will benefit Interfaith South Shore Regiona's Older Adult Programs. Visit www.my.interfaithmilw.org - March 31, 2016 - Interfaith Southshore Regional
Rahway Branch Announces Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces promotion of Peter Arce. - March 31, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Frizzy’s LTD Announces Availability of Treestamp.com
Treestamp.com - Today, Erica Ziegler-Roberts, President of Frizzy’s LTD, announced beta testing of their new Social Marketing Fundraising site is complete and the site is now readily available to the general public. The site, Treestamp.com, is a crowdfunding site that helps non-profits,... - March 31, 2016 - Frizzy's LTD
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Urges Vigilant Donations Following Government Settlement with Fraudulent Cancer Charities
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Urges Vigilant Donations Following Government with Fraudulent Cancer Charities; BBB WGA Offers Tips to Keep Donors Safe and Secure. - March 30, 2016 - BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Communities for Cause, Inc. Reaches Significant Milestone by Driving Over $2.0 Million in Sales
Communities for Cause, Inc. (CFC) is excited to announce it has surpassed $2M in sales driven to its restaurants and merchants on its CFC ENGAGE MOBILE platform. The platform features businesses willing to donate a percentage of sales to their customers’ nonprofits of choice via a mobile app. - March 30, 2016 - Gary Allhusen
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Hosts Grand Opening to Support Local Charity
Silent Auction & Raffle Aids Moms in Crisis on Mother’s Day. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is helping to spoil less-fortunate mothers on this Mother’s Day through their annual charity. - March 30, 2016 - TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Sacramento
Third Street Music School Settlement’s Annual Spring Gala to Honor: Sting and Brenda Harris at 121st Anniversary Benefit, May 16th
Featuring Special Performance by Third Street Music School Settlement - March 29, 2016 - Third Street Music School
AM Technical Solutions Announces Restructured Executive Team
AMTS, founded in 1994, announces a restructured Executive Team. Tim Self is stepping down as the Chairman of the Board, and will remain the Company Principal. Kelly McAndrew will move into the role of Chairman, and Dan Codi is being announced as the new company CEO. - March 28, 2016 - AM Technical Solutions