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.
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 dba 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
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Schedule for "Hunger Action Month" Events
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced a series of fundraising and community service events to be held throughout September in support of Hunger Action Month – Feeding America’s nationwide campaign to engage the public to make a difference in the fight against... - September 02, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
A Unique Women's Only Event - Feminine & Fierce: a Self-Protection & Defense Event
This event is for women only and will focus on different aspects of self-protection and defense. Speakers will present on a number of topics, such as concealed carry training, defense with firearms within the home, home security systems, non-lethal forms of defense, a demonstration of physical self-defense methods, and identity protection. Lunch will be provided. - September 01, 2016 - Gun Powder Gals
Xclaimed Ministries "Mobile Stage Project" Underway
A little over a year since their last "Concert in the Park" event, Xclaimed Ministries rolls out their "Mobile Stage Project" in San Diego. - September 01, 2016 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Howey Horse Haven Rescue of Florida 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 Howey Horse Haven Rescue (HHHR) as of August 29, 2016. Verification means that Howey Horse Haven meets the... - September 01, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Way to Happiness Association Cleans More than Trash at Neighborhood Clean-Up
Volunteers from around the community came together on August 27th to pick up trash in the East Gateway neighborhood. But what they left behind was even more significant –The Way to Happiness, a non-religious moral code based on common sense. 10 bags of trash were collected and over 200... - August 31, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Racing to Give Metro Atlantans a Place to Lay Their Heads: "Race for Rest" Bed Race Benefits Recently Homeless
The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta recycles donated furniture by giving it to individuals and families coming out of homelessness and fleeing domestic violence as well as countless others struggling to make ends meet. On Saturday, September 17, the "Race for Rest" 5K and Bed Race will take place at Atlantic Station, serving to raise awareness of and funds to support the Furniture Bank and its mission to make houses of homes. - August 31, 2016 - Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
Tech-Centered "21st Century Rehab Project" Gives Calgarians with Disabilities a Boost
The Electronic Recycling Association donates computers, servers and phones to the Rehabilitation Society of Calgary. - August 28, 2016 - Electronic Recycling Association
Cocktails for a Cause … Designing the Future
Supporting Women’s Empowerment Programs - August 28, 2016 - Melissa Tenzer
Impact Thrift Store Now Open in Norristown Centre
New store offers abundant bargain shopping in spacious location in Montgomery County. - August 28, 2016 - Impact Thrift Stores
Local Non-Profit Rallies Community Support for Greenfield K-9
MECA Foundation to Hold 1st Annual Luncheon for New Police Dog - August 27, 2016 - MECA Foundation
The Battlegrounds Collects Muddy Shoes to Benefit Operation Food Search
Money to help local organization deal with the area's hunger issues - August 26, 2016 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
Community Unites in Fort Harrison for 2nd Annual Community Garden Fundraiser
The Clearwater Community Gardens utilized the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom for its 2nd annual fundraising brunch, bringing over 100 people to contribute to this non-profit organization. - August 26, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO
Charity Coalition Non-Profits Learn New Skills and Network at the Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison
On Wednesday, August 17th, the Church of Scientology in Clearwater hosted their bi-monthly Charity Coalition Luncheon in the Fort Harrison with about 100 guests in attendance and over 40 different organizations represented. The Community Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology in... - August 26, 2016 - Church of Scientology FSO