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.
Chaco Culture National Historic Park Announces Photographer as Inaugural 2016 Artist in Residence
The non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) in cooperation with the Chaco Culture National Historical Park of the National Park Service, along with the Friends of Chaco Culture National Historical Park announced today that Stan Honda, a photographer will be the park’s March 2016... - March 06, 2016 - National Parks Arts Foundation
MTS Management Group Artists Donate Tracks for Children's Cancer Charity
MTS Management Group artists Ed Roman, Kinderjazz, Madelyn Victoria and Xander Demos have donated previously released tracks to help raise funds for a children's cancer charity, Children with Cancer. - March 06, 2016 - MTS Management Group
Unsung Heroes 4th Annual Leadership Gala
The Unsung Heroes Awards is in its fourth consecutive year, candidates are recognized for their outstanding commitment to excellence through academic achievement and visionary leadership. The Unsung Heroes Awards founded by Jeffrey Coprich, Jr. and Jeffrey Coprich, Sr. raises awareness about the importance of uplifting the Los Angeles community and beyond. - March 06, 2016 - Coprich & Coprich
A Century’s Missionary Report Card from an African Viewpoint
The book, “Precious Mt. Silinda United Church of Christ (UCC) Mission,” by Mrs. Kate E. Sukuta is an informative book about Western Christian missionary work in Zimbabwe, Africa. The author found herself in a unique position of witnessing over a century of Christian work through her... - March 05, 2016 - Sukuta Technologies, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce President
Many refer to Mr. Schaefer as a visionary. Since being named chief financial officer of Better Home Health Care Agency, the company has received the New York State Association of Health Care Providers “Heroes in the Home” award. - March 05, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Future Electronics President Robert Miller Congratulates MADC for Heart Foundation Fundraiser
Robert Miller, President of Future Electronics, is pleased to recognize the MADC team for its recent American Heart Foundation fundraiser. - March 05, 2016 - Future Electronics
Anais and Mirabelle Lee Named as the Black Cotton Foundation’s 2016 Jasmina Anema Youth Award Recipients
Adorable Twin Sister Prodigies Continue the Standard of Youth Excellence; Bring Excitement to the Organization - March 04, 2016 - Black Cotton Foundation, Inc.
SureFire CPR Joins American Heart Association for 35th Annual Heart Walk
SureFire CPR will offer free CPR training to companies that raise over $10,000 during the 35th Annual Heart Walk held at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. - March 03, 2016 - SureFire CPR
Town Mayor Launches Mayors Against Drugs National Campaign in the U.K.
Taking a personal stand against the drug pandemic that affects communities across the country - March 03, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Dream Foundation Appoints Health Care Industry Leader to National Board of Directors Jeff Shaner, PSA Healthcare COO, Newest Addition
Dream Foundation today announced it appointed Jeff Shaner, a leader in the health care industry, to its National Board of Directors. “We are excited that Jeff Shaner’s in-depth knowledge of the health care industry and passion for Dream Foundation will help us expand Dream... - March 03, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Oldest Jewish Children’s Sleepaway Camp in America Prepares to Pass Torch After Thirty Years
Jordan Dale to retire from Surprise Lake Camp after transforming iconic institution. When Jordan Dale first became Director of Surprise Lake Camp, its claim to fame was the experiences it generated and not necessarily the amenities it provided. From first class bunks for the campers to the brand new Henshel Family Swimming Pool, Dale has brought this legendary camp into the 21st century with a flourish. - March 02, 2016 - Surprise Lake Camp
Jennifer Braster Named to Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas Board of Directors
Braster is managing partner of Maupin·Naylor·Braster law firm and co-founded the animal law section of the Nevada State Bar Association. - March 02, 2016 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
Free Wheelchair Mission and MIT Students Work Together on Handcycle Design and Testing
In November 2015, students in Matt McCambridge’s D-Lab: Mobility Wheelchair Design in Developing Countries course at MIT built a prototype of Free Wheelchair Mission’s GEN_4 handcycle. The GEN_4 differs from FWM’s three previous generations of four-wheeled wheelchairs. The... - March 01, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Forcing Apple to Help Government Violates Constitution, Says A Just Cause
Abuse of Power is Becoming Commonplace by Government & Courts Since 9/11, Says A Just Cause - March 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
Zoe for President: New Candidate Announces Her Run for Commander in Chief in 2064
The Y organizes Zoe for President, symbolizing the potential of all children. - March 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Abolition Amendment: Second Draft of Animal Emancipation Amendment Published; 30-Day Public-Comment Period Begins
The Humane Party has published the second full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. Upon ratification, the Abolition Amendment will immediately abolish the property status of all animals, thereby ending the meat, dairy, egg, vivisection, and other exploitation-based and killing-based industries. This draft will now be available for comments, criticisms, and editorial suggestions from the public through March - March 01, 2016 - The Humane Party
Inventor of the World’s First Doughnut Warming Mug to Announce Launch of New Company, Best Morning Ever, Inc., at the Home & Housewares Show in Chicago
The Best. Morning. Ever. Mug is a doughnut warming mug that went viral during it's successful Kickstarter campaign late last year. The new startup will make it's debut at the upcoming International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago March 5th-9th. - February 29, 2016 - Best Morning Ever
Broward Meals On Wheels to Participate in Nationwide 2016 March for Meals
Support Will Help to Fight Senior Isolation and Hunger in Broward County. - February 29, 2016 - Meals on Wheels South Florida
Scholarships Available for Corporate Wellness & Healthcare Reform Training & Certification – Apply Today
The CHWA and the HCRCPI are granting qualified individuals a scholarship for the CCWS and the CHRS courses. - February 29, 2016 - Corporate Wellness Conference
EurAupair Announces Winner of the 2016 Au Pair Awards, Elise Ducamfrom France
EurAupair, an official United States government designated exchange visitor program sponsor, announces the winner of 2016's Au Pair of the Year - Elise Ducam of France. - February 28, 2016 - Eur Aupair
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Honors Members, Max L. Manning and Mary A. Manning, as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year 2016
For their achievements and accomplishments in the field of Nonprofit/Humanitarian/Missionary services, Max L. and his wife, Mary A. Manning (In Memoriam) of Topeka, Kansas will be honored as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year 2016. - February 27, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Family Promise Celebrates Effort to Shelter Families
Annual report details program successes and updates - February 26, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Women’s Fitness Studio Donates Exercise Classes to Local Nonprofit
Wise Women Fitness, a “women’s-only” personal and small group fitness training studio committed to empowering women to achieve optimal levels of health and wellness in their lives, is pleased to announce the donation of small group fitness services to participants of “Dress for Success Tampa Bay” – a local women's nonprofit organization. - February 26, 2016 - Wise Women Fitness
Bat World Sanctuary Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
“Bat World Sanctuary truly maintains the welfare of the bats as their highest priority as demonstrated by their individualized intensive care of non-releasable bats and the extremely high survival rates of the bats they rescue, rehabilitate and release back into the wild,” says, Kellie... - February 25, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Handheld Stories Brings Its Unique Curriculum to the Oglala Lakota Reservation
Locally Based Charity Holds Silent Auction to Shine Light on Tribal Issues. - February 24, 2016 - Handheld Stories
Gerard Fox Law and Time Warner Cable's Hispanic Employee Group Lend a Helping Hand to NY Common Pantry
Gerard Fox Law teamed up with Time Warner Cable's Hispanic employee group (¡Hola TWC!) and NY Common Pantry this February to lend a helping hand in their community. Volunteers contributed by packing and distributing food for neighborhood residents to help further the Pantry’s mission of... - February 24, 2016 - Gerard Fox Law
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Celebrates 50 Years of Service
1966 grassroots effort evolves to serve over 40,000 community members annually - February 24, 2016 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
What America's Private Adoption Agencies Need More Than Baby Cuddlers
Despite one East Coast adoption agency's clever appeal for volunteers to cuddle babies for adoption, what the majority of American adoption agencies need most is about more than just new foster homes for newborns awaiting adoption. - February 22, 2016 - Abrazo Adoption Associates
Local Nonprofit Holds Excess Inventory Sale
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Sells Excess Clothing, Shoes, Purses to Support Mission and Ongoing Needs. - February 21, 2016 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
RastafariUnion Golden Jubilee Celebration - Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia Visit to Jamaica
RastafariUnion is hosting a seven-day celebration and informational symposium highlighting one of the most significant events in Jamaican history, an event that was the catalyst for the global spread of Reggae Music, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia's visit to the island. The celebrations will highlight food, fashion and cultural entertainment from around the world centered on the Jamaican culture that inspired it, Rastafarians and their Roots Reggae Music. - February 20, 2016 - RastafariUnion
Registration Open Until March 31 for Zonta's April 9 Trivia Night
Teams of six adults will compete in eight rounds of trivia for cash prizes. - February 20, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
2016 Wesley Ridge Black History Month Luncheon
Wesley Ridge Retirement Community will host a Black History Month Luncheon this Thursday, February 19th, 2016 from 10:30a to 1:30p. The luncheon will celebrate trailblazers in the Central Ohio community, including a program on the Isabelle Ridgeway Nursing Center, founded in 1916. - February 18, 2016 - Methodist ElderCare Services
Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing, Development and Safety (F.R.I.E.N.D.S.) 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 F.R.I.E.N.D.S. as of February 23, 2016. Verification means that F.R.I.E.N.D.S. meets the criteria of a true... - February 18, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Rescue of the Gyumri Zoo Lions in Armenia
WVS (the Worldwide Veterinary Service) along with its partners has successfully rescued the Gyumri Zoo lions. The Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) is a UK registered charity that provides a sustainable veterinary resource to assist animal charities throughout the world. From disaster emergency response to training and education, our aim is to provide a fast action veterinary response to charities and animals in need. - February 18, 2016 - Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS)
Joining Pacific Communities Ventures for Lunch is an Investment in Quality Jobs
While our economy has improved on paper, most of us know that isn’t the whole story. Since the end of the Great Recession, 11.3 million jobs have been created but average wages have dropped 23 percent. The strongest growth has been in low-wage work, at places like strip malls and fast-food... - February 18, 2016 - Pacific Community Ventures
The Youth Mentor's Workshop Initiates a Funding Campaign to Go National with Its Program
Mentors help kids learn how to turn dreams into reality. At the Youth Mentor's Workshop they are social entrepreneurs building a way for mentors to help others' dreams come true. The Workshop is made up of kids who are guided by mentors who receive financial support from revenues generated by the sales of 2MAC sports drinks. The drinks are made by ex-long term unemployed people training to go back to work in the food manufacturing sector. - February 18, 2016 - The Kid Mentor's Workshop
Drug Fight Takes on New Urgency in South Los Angeles
Church of Scientology Community Center announces free training and drug education materials for educators, community groups and mentors. - February 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
"Safety for Sarah" Invites Film and TV Production Sets to Join in a Moment of Silence
The Sarah Jones Film Foundation continues its efforts to raise awareness for film and television production safety to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of Sarah's tragic passing on the set of the film "Midnight Rider." - February 16, 2016 - Sarah Jones Film Foundation
IEDC Celebrates Economic Development Week from May 8-14
Celebration will bring awareness to the economic development industry and professionals - February 16, 2016 - International Economic Development Council
Alzheimer's Association of Michigan Eligible for Michigan Tax Refund Contributions
Taxpayers have option to donate through Michigan Income Tax form. - February 15, 2016 - Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Great Lakes
South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) 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 South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA) as of February 12,... - February 14, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Envision Brings Horses to Help Kids at Camp Kangaroo
Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship partners with Seasons Hospice and Kachina’s Place to help grieving children. - February 13, 2016 - Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc
Helvetic Clinics Budapest, One of the Best Dental Clinics in the World, is Proud to Announce Its Partnership with UNICEF, Hungary
For each crown, for each implant, Helvetic Dental Clinics commit to donating 1€ (1 vaccine) to support the UNICEF program to eradicate polio. Helping eradicate polio is their contribution to giving back their smile to thousands of children. - February 13, 2016 - Helvetic Dental Clinics
Save Our Cemeteries Announces First Lecture of 2016
“New Orleans - Life and Death in the Big Easy”: A Lecture by Cheryl Gerber - February 13, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
WCGNM to Hold Fashion Show Fundraiser @ 19 Main
WCGNM is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Collectively, WCGNM Members are Living the Volunteer Spirit through raising funds and supporting projects throughout the local community. All of their programs are funded through donations, volunteering, and fundraising efforts of the club. - February 10, 2016 - Woman's Club of Greater New Milford
Save Our Cemeteries Gets Re-Interred Uptown
New Orleans Non-Profit Relocates to Larger Office Space in Garden District February 1st, 2016. - February 09, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
Assessment Shows Nation’s Guard is Down Against Zika Virus and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) supports President Barack Obama’s request of $1.8 billion to combat Zika virus. Declared a “global health emergency” by the World Health Organization, Zika virus increasingly threatens to spread local epidemics in the... - February 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Goodwill’s Impressive Customer Experience Re-Design Boosts Sales
Over the past several weeks, Goodwill unveiled new retail stores that are delighting shoppers and improving sales. With help from marketing strategy firm Lenati, Goodwill has transformed the customer experience to be more modern, relevant and easily navigable. - February 08, 2016 - Lenati
Food Bank of South Jersey Transitions to Automated Client Management System
Oasis Insight Supports Real-Time Record Keeping, Improves Accuracy of Reporting Between FBSJ and Partner Agencies - February 08, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Eta Zeta Chapter's Annual Blue Revue Pageant: Babes in Toyland 2016
The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Eta Zeta chapter will host their annual Blue Revue Pageant with a “Babes in Toyland Theme” on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Stillman College Campus, Wynn Center, Presentation Room at 4:00 pm. The pageant is open to males and females ages 3-15. - February 08, 2016 - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Eta Zeta Chapter