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.
Community Rowing of San Diego Receives $5,000 Grant from LA84 Foundation
Community Rowing of San Diego (“CRSD”), a leading promoter/developer of scholastic rowing in San Diego, received a $5,000 grant on December 5, 2015. The grant was endowed by the LA 84 Foundation for the purpose of providing the capital needs to CRSD to purchase a trailer and three new... - January 12, 2016 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Giants of Generosity to Hold Third Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Showcase to Benefit N.J. Residents in Need; Early Bird Tickets Available Through January 20
Statewide online 50/50 raffle is open to the public; winner to be announced at March fundraising event, which raises money to support Bergen County residents in need and who have nowhere else to turn. - January 08, 2016 - StarrGates Business Communications
Heather Allen Named Executive Director of Cat Care Society
Leading the entire organization, Heather Allen assumed the executive director position of Cat Care Society on January 5, 2016. - January 08, 2016 - Cat Care Society
Lee Schaefer Appointed to Managing Director of "The Spirituality Circle"
Formal announcement of Lee Schaefer's appointment as Managing Director of Spirituality Circle. - January 07, 2016 - Spirituality Circle
You First Foundation Donates $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital
You First Foundation has donated $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital so the hospital can buy items to lighten up kids' hospital stays. - January 07, 2016 - You First Foundation
LEAP Finishes Phenomenal 2015, Welcomes in Powerful Beginning to 2016
Having recognized unprecedented success in 2015, LEAP, LLC is poised for an even greater 2016, as it starts the year by adding Major General Roger Blunt (Retired) to its leadership. - January 07, 2016 - LEAP LLC
Lutheran Services in America Announces Habitat for Humanity, Y-USA, and Johns Hopkins University as Keynote Speakers for Its 2016 Annual Conference
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is excited to announce its 2016 Annual Conference keynote speakers: Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity; Johnathan Lever, Vice President for Health Strategy & Innovation, Y-USA (YMCA of the USA); and Dr. Kathryn Edin, Bloomberg... - January 07, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Majeed Ekbal Continues Efforts to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims
The effort to aid Nepal earthquake victims continues with the help of Majeed Ekbal's fundraising. - January 07, 2016 - Majeed Ekbal
GFAS Announces New Avian Care Roundtable Series for National Bird Day 2016
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an international sanctuary accreditation body, is announcing a new training series they are sponsoring in recognition of National Bird Day on January 5th, 2016. Representatives from animal shelters, avian rescue centers and sanctuaries are invited to... - January 07, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Insight Global Gives Back
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, has done its part to give back to the community. In 2015, every Insight Global branch participated in at least one service project benefiting a charity or organization of its choice. In addition to three companywide fundraisers held throughout the course... - January 06, 2016 - Insight Global
Agilon Announces Their Strategic Partnership with ADVIZOR Solutions, the Leading Provider of Data Discovery and Analytic Modeling in Fundraising
AGILON, LLC is proud to announce their partnership with ADVIZOR Solutions to provide data discovery and analytic modeling solutions for Agilon’s One Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) and Donor Outreach solutions for higher education, health care and other not-for-profit... - January 06, 2016 - Agilon, LLC.
Picture Your Rescue Giveaway Recipient Named
Zoetis donates $1,000 to Hope for Horses equine rescue. - January 06, 2016 - Equine Network, LLC
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre in Malawi is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, the only globally recognized organization providing standards to identify legitimate animal sanctuaries and wildlife rescue centers, has awarded accredited status to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, located in Malawi, as of December 21, 2015. As confirmed... - January 06, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Rx Partnership Awarded Grant from the Mary Washington Hospital to Support Medication Access at Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic
The clinic has accessed more than $23.9 million worth of free medication and assisted over 6,200 patients with the help of nonprofit Rx Partnership and the financial support of the Mary Washington Hospital and other funders. - January 06, 2016 - Rx Partnership
Second Helpings Names Director of Culinary Job Training
Second Helpings, the food rescue, hunger relief and culinary job training organization in Central Indiana, announced today the hiring of Chef Vincent Kinkade as Director of Culinary Job Training. As the new Director of Culinary Job Training, Chef Kinkade will assume the role of preparing students... - January 06, 2016 - Second Helpings
Taco Bueno Restaurants to Accept Donations for Red Cross Tornado Relief Efforts
Taco Bueno will also donate to the Dallas Chapter of the Red Cross. - December 30, 2015 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Joanne Serraino
Joanne Serraino, of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Nonprofit Operation Management. - December 30, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Access Riviera Creates #Coffee4Charity: Swapping Coffee Beans for Classroom Supplies
Donate coffee money to a fundraising initiative that supports an orphanage in Uganda. - December 30, 2015 - AccessRiviera
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Devastating Tornadoes
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is responding to tornadoes that swept through the Dallas/Fort Worth area and across parts of northeastern Texas Saturday, causing major damage. M25M is bringing relief supplies including personal kits, cleaning kits, paper products, tarps, blankets, toys, first aid and safety supplies. - December 30, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Co|Operative Announces Opening of Coworking Space and Business Incubator in Alamance County, NC
Co|Operative, a shared co-working space & business incubator, has announced that a public open house will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the newly completed space. The event will be held onsite at 200-B N. Main St. in Graham, NC. A private, invitation only party will be held prior to the public open house on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. - December 29, 2015 - Co|Operative
Passage Home Hosts Holiday Workshop for Raleigh Families Fighting Poverty and Homelessness
Holiday Celebration Gives Raleigh Parents Assistance in Making Christmas Special for More Than 300 Children. - December 28, 2015 - Passage Home
SunFrog Shirts Partners with Toys For Tots to Support Otsego County
SunFrog Shirts recently donated ten new bikes to the Toys for Tots program through the Otsego County Community Giving Program. Marine Staff Sgt. Brain Parfitt was present at the SunFrog headquarters to accept the bikes on behalf of Toys for Tots. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver,... - December 25, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
MTD4LYFE and Michael Tobias Design (MTD Bass) Host Their Fifth Annual Concert at 2016 NAMM Show to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
With the success of last year’s Fourth Annual MTD Family Reunion, and with thousands of dollars raised to support The Wounded Warrior Project, MTD4LYFE announced that their Fifth Annual MTD Family Reunion (#MTDFR5) will take place at The 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim this January. 100% of the proceeds from this event will support WWP. - December 25, 2015 - The ECI Group
Animal Rights Reaches New Heights: The Humane Party Publishes First Draft of the Abolition Amendment, 30-Day Public Comment Period Begins
The Humane Party today published the first full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. This draft will now be available for comments, criticisms, and editorial suggestions from the public for the next thirty days. The Abolition Amendment, upon ratification, will abolish slavery with respect to all animals, thereby putting an immediate end to the meat, dairy, egg, and other exploitation- and killing-based industries. - December 25, 2015 - The Humane Party
Family Promise Welcomes New Team
Nonprofit greets incoming executive director and board members. - December 25, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
LEAP Makes the Holidays Brighter for D.C. Area Youth
In its annual gift-giving tradition, LEAP, LLC, leads the way for the annual LEAP toy drive, helping to ensure brighter holidays for disadvantaged area youth. - December 24, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Holiday Tails: Therapy Dogs Make Christmas Eve Visits to Austin Area Nursing Homes
Austin Dog Alliance volunteers will bring gifts and furry affection to Austin, Texas nursing homes on December 24. - December 24, 2015 - Austin Dog Alliance
Arizona Flower Market Gives Away Roses in Exchange for Toys and Food Donations to Benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona Flower Market is supporting The Society of St. Vincent de Paul by offering a free dozen white roses to any customers between now and close of business on Christmas Eve, simply by bringing a donation of food or a toy. - December 23, 2015 - Arizona Flower Market
eGumball, Inc. Gives Back with Share Our Selves' Adopt a Family 2015
A group of eGumball, Inc. employees volunteered at the Share Our Selves Adopt A Family event on December 16th in Costa Mesa, CA, wrapping gifts, sorting food, and organizing the donations for Orange County families in need. eGumball, Inc. is honored and thankful to have participated in this event,... - December 23, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.
Bethany Arts Community Announces Launch
Mission to create a space and environment where the many forms of art can be learned, produced, and flourish. - December 23, 2015 - Bethany Arts Community
Partners of the Americas (Partners) to Develop Leadership Training Curriculum to Empower Community Leaders Across the Americas
Partners of the Americas is developing an integrated leadership training curriculum that will expand the leadership capacity and technical skills of emerging leaders and prepare them to tackle the most serious challenges faced by communities across the Americas. The project is funded by a $50,000... - December 22, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Soxxy Partners with Bridgeport Rescue Mission to Give Away Thousands of Socks to Homeless in Fairfield County, Connecticut
#SoxxySouls Giving Event at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission on December 21 – Socks are the #1 Requested Items at Shelters - December 21, 2015 - Soxxy
Zonta Douglas County Tells Powerful Domestic Violence Stories Through "Silent Witness" Figures Displayed in Castle Rock
Each silhouette figure tells their story relating to a true domestic violence event. - December 20, 2015 - Zonta Douglas County
Toll Brothers Colorado Collects Nearly 600 Pounds of Supplies for Operation Holidays from Home
Non-perishable food and personal items were collected and sent to Lt. Jared Smith and his Military Support Group through the Operation Holidays from Home program. - December 20, 2015 - Toll Brothers Colorado
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Leaps Past the 9000 Mile Marker in Charitable Racing
Having participated in endurance sports since 2011, LEAP CEO and fitness expert, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, will close out 2015 with over 9000 miles run to support charitable causes. - December 19, 2015 - LEAP LLC
New WordPress Plugin Makes Managing Volunteers Easy
Wired Impact, an online marketing company focused on nonprofits, has made it easier to manage volunteers with their new, free Wired Impact Volunteer Management plugin for WordPress. - December 19, 2015 - Wired Impact
Camelback Ventures Invests $450,000 in Women and Entrepreneurs of Color Creating Social Impact
Nonprofit Fellowship Program Closing the Gap in Access for Social Entrepreneurs with Early-Stage Education Startups - December 18, 2015 - Camelback Ventures
Lions Tigers and Bears Founder Presented with Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) presented the seventh Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence to Bobbi Brink in a ceremony at Lions Tigers and Bears sanctuary on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Staff, volunteers and community supporters of the sanctuary, including a... - December 18, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Fashion Show Brings Together the Best of Denver’s Fine Arts with High Fashion for an Unforgettable New Year’s Celebration
This will be the first time the Colorado Symphony has been involved with a Live Fashion Show. This event will target a new demographic for the Colorado Symphony, and collaborate with a new industry altogether. This will also be a first for the involved fashion designers, including Project Runway All-Stars Winner, Mondo Guerrra. The New Year’s Masquerade & Fashion Show is the premier event introducing this fusion of High Fashion and Fine Arts in Denver. - December 17, 2015 - Soul Makers LLC
Allied American University Exemplifies Holiday Spirit for a Great Cause
AAU employees organize a canned food drive competition to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. - December 17, 2015 - Allied Business Schools
Cat Care Society’s Year-End Appeal Shares Bella’s Story
The Society’s Expanding Foster Care Program Gives a Young Tabby a Second Chance - December 17, 2015 - Cat Care Society
From Fat Boy to Fit Man - an Inspiring True Story of an Obese Man and How He Overcame Obstacles to Loose Over 100 Lbs. on His Own...One Step at a Time
On December 11th, 2015 Eli Sapharti launched his newest book "From Fat Boy to Fit Man: A One Step at a Time Success Story" during a red carpet event that was held inside Kitchen 305 in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Eli Sapharti is best known to be an author, columnist and motivational... - December 16, 2015 - From Fat Boy to Fit Man
Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from ExxonMobil
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced nine new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by ExxonMobil to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Colombian Vocational and Technical Higher Education Institutions and U.S. Community Colleges Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced five new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by SENA-CAF to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced eight new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by Campus Puerto Rico to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more globally competent workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Matt Blatt Auto, Food Bank of South Jersey Team to Distribute 250 Christmas Dinners to Gloucester County Families
Glassboro-Based Automotive Dealership Donates $7,500 for Holiday Food Purchases - December 16, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
TFI Envision, Inc. Gets Involved
At TFI Envision, they work hard everyday to connect their client’s products and services to their target audience, but after hours, they are all involved in a wide range of nonprofit activities. - December 16, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Mom's Grassroots Movement Redefining Crisis Response
Carry the Future is an organization that on a global level has volunteers personally distributing donated baby carriers and essential survival items to refugee mothers and fathers as they are fleeing violence, oppression and persecution. Carry the Future began in September 2015, with a mom who had humble expectations of raising funds to provide wearable baby carriers to refugees that were in need. Within days, Carry the Future's campaign went viral. Visit www.carrythefuture.org to learn more. - December 16, 2015 - Carry the Future
Tampa Bay Tarot Readers Hold Holiday Food Drive
Members of the Tampa Bay Area Tarot Meetup will provide free readings in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items to be given to Feeding America Tampa Bay. The event will be held Sunday, December 20, at Beef O'Brady's in Land O'Lakes. - December 16, 2015 - Christiana Gaudet
Cobra Systems, Inc. Holiday Charitable Giving x2: Crittenton Services and Toys-for-Tots
Cobra Systems, Inc., a leading provider of industrial print solutions and its employees, are feeling more generous than ever this holiday season. They have chosen two very deserving charitable organizations to donate to this year: Crittenton Services, a local (Fullerton, CA.) nonprofit organization helping Children and Families of abuse and neglect, and Toys-for-Tots. If you would like to donate, contributions can be dropped off at Cobra Systems, 3521 E. Enterprise Dr. Anaheim CA. - December 15, 2015 - Cobra Systems, Inc.