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.
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Kicks Off "The Big Ask" Year-End Campaign
Nonprofit needs community's help to provide diaper and period supplies. - November 11, 2022 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
goimagine Raises $400,000 in Funding to Expand Philanthropic Handmade Marketplace
goimagine.com announced today the closing of $400,000 in financing to help further the growth of the handmade marketplace that’s donating 100% profits to help children in need. “Since launching in 2020, we have gained the support of over 3,000 makers & artists in our mission to... - November 10, 2022 - goimagine
Hope for the Future Honors DHS Workers
Clotiel Howard, Executive Director of Hope for the Future, hosted an Appreciation Dinner for Oklahoma Department of Human Services’ child welfare professionals. The invitation-only event took place at Poe Bouyz House, 3500 N I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, on October 29th. Local businesses... - November 10, 2022 - Hope for the Future
Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, the Nation’s Top-Ranked Social Work Scholar in Aging and Expert in Long-Term Care Joins Dream Foundation
Dr. Zimmerman has joined the National Board of Directors of the dream-granting organization. - November 10, 2022 - Dream Foundation
Pack the Pantry Virtual Food Drive Aims to Support Local Community Colleges
Food Drive to Fill Local Community College Food Pantries. - November 08, 2022 - California Coast Credit Union
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $500,000 McAuley Ministries Grant for New Building in the Hill District
The Citizen Science Lab, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides award-winning STEM programs to underrepresented youth, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from McAuley Ministries towards Project Dream--their new capital campaign to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory in the Hill District. The... - November 08, 2022 - The Citizen Science Lab
The Lynne Cohen Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of the Kickin’ Cancer! 5K in Brentwood, LA on Nov. 13
Los Angeles-based Foundation for women's breast and ovarian cancer prevention invites participants to walk/run/stroll in support of their cutting-edge preventive care clinic at USC on November 13, 2022. - November 08, 2022 - Lynne Cohen Foundation
Independent Living, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years Serving People with Disabilities in the Mid-Hudson Valley
On Saturday, October 1, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) celebrated its 35th Anniversary Gala: “Onward 2022!” at Newburgh’s hottest new venue, the Silk Factory. Attended by over 225 guests including area dignitaries, disability advocates, donors and friends. The event honored three... - November 05, 2022 - Independent Living Inc
19th Annual Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show Combines Antiques, Whimsy & a Bit of the Unexpected to Raise $1.4 Million for Omaha's Public Garden
The 19th annual Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show was held Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2, with more than 3,500 guests in attendance to share their love of antiques and raise $1.4 million to support Lauritzen Gardens. The four-day event, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Omaha, featured 23 antiques exhibitors from across the country and offered attendees educational experiences and dynamic presentations by speakers Alex Papachristidis, Aldous Bertram and Karen MacNeil. - November 04, 2022 - Lauritzen Gardens
The In-Person IPAC2022NV & Teach1Serve10 Free Clinic Days Are Postponed Due to Exemption Delays, Unforeseen Circumstances & Unpredicted Charges. Stay Tuned.
The Integrative Providers Association and the Compassion Center postpone their disruptive clinical incubation, Teach1Serve10 Free Clinic Day, and the In-Person Companion Medical Conference (IPAC2022NV) due to delays in exemptions, circumstances beyond their control and unpredicted charges that continue to grow. As such, the Boards have decided to postpone the in-person conference, live-stream the education and move the free clinic day off-site to an established neighborhood clinic system. - November 04, 2022 - Integrative Providers Association
Cody Pools Raises Over $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops During CodyShack 2022 Charity Golf Tournament
Cody Pools, the nations #1 Pool Builder for 10 years running, recently completed their annual CodyShack charity golf tournament on October 14, 2022. - November 04, 2022 - Cody Pools
Making Dreams Come True Gala to Support the Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park
“Making Dreams Come True” is the theme of the 6th Annual Costume Ball and Gala on November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park, benefiting The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity based in Bayside, Queens. The foundation has made 160 “dreams come... - November 04, 2022 - Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York
Florida Non-Profit Seeks to Have Public Sex Offender Registry Deemed a Violation of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Public safety organization wants the sex offender registry abolished. They have initiated a petition to the United Nations seeking to have the registry declared a human rights violation. - November 03, 2022 - Florida Action Committee, Inc.
California Premier JLG Dealer Elite Construction Equipment Raises $40,000 for At-Risk Youth and Drug Prevention
Los Angeles County Sherriff Alex Villanueva accepts a check on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Youth Foundation, and says, "We're just fighting a battle from hell now with this fentanyl. (The money) is going to a good cause." - November 01, 2022 - Elite Construction Equipment
Visionary Acquisitions Gives Back to the Humane Society
In the month of September, the Visionary Acquisitions team collected donations for the animals in need at the Humane Society of Raleigh County in Beckley, WV. The Humane Society of Raleigh County, established in 1979, is a non-profit organization missioned to prevent animal abuse and neglect. Over... - October 30, 2022 - Visionary Acquisitions, Inc.
Free Solutionary Guidebook Gives Teachers the Tools to Help Students Create a Better World
The Institute for Humane Education (IHE) has produced a newly-revised version of its downloadable Solutionary Guidebook. - October 28, 2022 - Institute for Humane Education
Chicago’s Doughnate Pizza Employs Unique Way to Aid Homeless & Needy
Enlists Pizza Parlors & Restaurants to Provide Food to Shelters - October 25, 2022 - Doughnate Pizza
Veterans Taking Action on Military/Veteran Suicide After Losing Son by Forming 4WARD Project
It's past time to end 22 a day, the military/veteran suicide problem. Two Army veterans who lost their son, Eric, to suicide in 2016 are taking action to get people talking about it, all while honoring their son's memory. They're doing it with rocks. Yes, rocks. - October 25, 2022 - 4WARD Project
Alfred Street Baptist Church is the Largest Faith-Based Donor in the Nation to HBCUs
$1 Million Check Presented to Jackson State University During Halftime of 2022 Homecoming Game. - October 24, 2022 - Alfred Street Baptist Church
Nashville Religion Communicators Learn from Video Production Professional
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - October 23, 2022 - Religion Communicators Council
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension has reopened 6 East State as a ministry site for its members and the community. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is officially opening the site with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. The venue has been open and operating since June 2022. Community leaders will be attending this event. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension is under the Southeastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. - October 22, 2022 - Lutheran Church of the Ascension - Savannah
Golf Tournaments Are Booming & Orange County Golf Events is Helping Organizations Along the West Coast to Navigate Their Planning Details
The event industry is flourishing, and rightfully so following two brutal years of planning hiatuses that crippled the economy. People are eager to get back to a sense of normalcy and are seeking out human connection in the form of social gatherings, including concerts, festivals, and sporting... - October 20, 2022 - O.C. Golf Events
Daguerreian Society Photo Fair, Oct. 29 in Chicago, to Offer Rare Antique Images and Ephemera
Trade fair, first time in Chicago, will feature a wide range of 19th-century photography, from one-of-a-kind cased images to rare and historically important prints. - October 20, 2022 - The Daguerreian Society
New York Junior League’s Community Improvement Project Announces Lantern Community Services and Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter as 2022-2023 Partners
The New York Junior League’s (NYJL) Community Improvement Project (CIP) has selected Lantern Community Services and the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter as its 2022–2023 community partners. Each year, the NYJL’s CIP partners with Manhattan-based nonprofit organizations to... - October 19, 2022 - New York Junior League
Dress for Success Tampa Bay is "Going Places" for Annual Luncheon
When a woman is empowered, the heights she can achieve and the places she can go are unlimited. This year, “We Are Going Places” is the theme of Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s annual luncheon and fundraising event, taking place from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET on Wednesday, October 19,... - October 19, 2022 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Globally Renowned Animal Communicator Sue London Gives Back to Pets in Need
Sue London has been sharing her abilities with local communities in Ridgeway, Fort Erie, St. Catharines, Crystal Beach and other parts of Southern Ontario. She has also partnered with PetValu in St. Catharines for a series of talks, events, and hands-on healing. She will teach attendees about reiki and how to decipher signs from their pets (living and crossed over). - October 18, 2022 - ExV Agency
2023 Concert Event Will Shine Light on the Power of Individuals to Impact Climate Crisis
In response to a worldwide failure to make sufficient strides toward ending the global climate crisis, activist Laughlin Artz and his organization 2030 or Bust will bring a top-shelf roster of musical talent, athletes, celebrities, and environmental activists to Southern California for the “2023 Concert for Power.” Organizers plan to build the event around a unifying message stressing the role of human empowerment on a global level. - October 17, 2022 - 2030 or Bust
Silver Lining Riding Announces Its 2023 Showcase and Special Olympics Celebration
Silver Lining Riding (SLR) invites the public to attend their Annual Rider Showcase and Special Olympics Regional Show on February 25 and 26 at the Little Kentucky Stables in Waddell, AZ. - October 17, 2022 - Silver Lining Riding
UAE Schoolgirl Recognised as Canon Youth Champion for 2022
A school girl in the UAE was awarded this years Canon Youth Champion of the Year award for her achievement in the field of education and women’s empowerment. - October 16, 2022 - SpunkGo
Gatesway Breaks Ground on New Community Home
Local non-profit breaks ground on new community home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. - October 16, 2022 - Gatesway Foundation, Inc.
Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®
National Program Seeks to Help Those Living with Dementia Avoid Harm. October 20 Returns as National KeepSafe Day™. - October 14, 2022 - Dementia Society of America
4th Annual Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event Supporting First Responders in Polk County, FL
The 4th annual Noah Jeffries memorial sporting clays event will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Lakeland, FL. The primary fundraiser of Noah's Army Foundation, Inc. held annually to help support causes for first responders in Polk County, Florida. - October 14, 2022 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc
Baillie Russell Brown Selected as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has once again been named as a Top Executive by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Baillie Russell Brown Baillie Russell Brown is the director... - October 14, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
End of Year Brings New Hope as Patchwork Pastures Animal Sanctuary Hosts Its Second Annual Christmas in October Barn Sale
Fill your heart with holiday magic and jump start your holiday shopping experience on October 29 & October 30. Donations of gently used or new items will be accepted up through October 28. Let's fill that barn. - October 14, 2022 - Patchwork Pastures Animal Sanctuary
Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"
The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership
Salads 2 Your Door Will Donate to Chabad of Chesterfield; Help Provide Soup to Sick People in the Community
Salads 2 Your Door is announcing plans to donate its proceeds from the month of October to Chabad of Chesterfield. This nonprofit organization serves as a welcoming hub for Jewish members of the greater St. Louis community regardless of their affiliation, religion, status, or... - October 14, 2022 - Salads 2 Your Door
International Fluids Consortium Expands Its OEM Membership
The International Fluids Consortium (IFC) has added another key OEM to its collaborative effort. Aurobay (formerly Volvo Cars), Honda, Hyundai Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Renault, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota are recently joined by General Motors in this not-for-profit... - October 13, 2022 - International Fluids Consortium
Huntington Study Group Enrolls First Participant for Its Observational Study to Test the Reliability of the Virtual Use of the Unified Huntington’s Disease Rating Scale
The Huntington Study Group (HSG), a world leader in conducting clinical trials for Huntington’s Disease (HD) for over 30 years, together with its Clinical Research Organization (“CRO”), the HSG Clinical Research, Inc., today announces the enrollment of the first participant of its... - October 12, 2022 - Huntington Study Group
JASNA Southwest Announces 2022 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners; Contest Becomes Official Program of the Jane Austen Society of North America
Announcing the 2022 winners of The Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest Region Young Filmmakers Contest. The contest encourages creative visual interpretation of Jane Austen and her novels. This year, the contest was adopted by JASNA to be a national program. Entry deadline for 2023 is August 28, 2023. - October 12, 2022 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
GRCIE Announces 2 Milestones
GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems (GRCIE), a non-profit focused on broadening the universe and diversity of cybersecurity professionals in the U.S., is pleased to announce two significant accomplishments. The first is a prestigious award bestowed on the organization. The second is a new project called... - October 11, 2022 - GRCIE
The Center for Adoption Support and Education Partners with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services to Host a Fund Day for Families
The Center of Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) ™ in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) hosted a Family Fun Day on September 24, 2022, at 2923 E. Biddle Street, in Baltimore. To celebrate the Grand Opening of the BCDSS KinCare Center for... - October 10, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Clubhouse International Partners with World Federation for Mental Health and 8 Member Clubhouses in Recognition of World Mental Health Day and the Power of Wellness
Clubhouse International is pleased to present our World Mental Health Day 2022 campaign, Wellness WORKS. The initiative highlights the positive impact of wellness on mental health and promotes Clubhouse wellness programming as an essential tool for mental health recovery. - October 10, 2022 - Clubhouse International
Kicks for a Cause Announces Its “One Step at a Time” Campaign
Today, Kicks for a Cause announces its “One Step at a Time” campaign. Their Executive Director, Will Shields, will be crossing the state of Florida from west to east, starting November 19. - October 10, 2022 - Kicks for a Cause
The If You Could See Me Project Welcomes Brand New Podcaster to Fledgling Network
New podcast seeks to expand the If You Could See Me Project's reach for empowering, inspiring, radical content that takes shame off the table. - October 09, 2022 - If You Could See Me
Echo Park Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals to Serve as Donation Site for "Walking Together" Shoe Donation Drive
Echo Park Swan Boats by Wheel Fun Rentals is pleased to announce they have partnered with the Volunteer Collective and Shoes for the Homeless, Inc. to serve as a donation site in the upcoming “Walking Together” Shoe Donation Drive at Echo Park that runs from October 8th – 16th,... - October 09, 2022 - Wheel Fun Rentals
Seaworthy Collective Launches Founder Mentorship Program
The Program Ushers in a New Organizational Vision Titled Seaworthy 2.0. Founders from around the country are encouraged to apply. - October 07, 2022 - Seaworthy Collective
The Bollywood Ball Fundraiser by Boot Out Breast Cancer Raised £106,000
On the 10th September 2022, Bolton-based charity Boot Out Breast Cancer held their 10th ball at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. On the night, over £106,000 was raised catapulting the total fundraising figure for NHS Hospitals to £1,395,000. - October 07, 2022 - Boot Out Breast Cancer
The IPA Confirms IPAC2022NV Medical Conference at Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas, NV with CME on Cannabis, Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Mental Health & More
The Integrative Providers Association (IPA) is holding its next Annual Integrative Providers Association Conference 2022 at the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 13-15, 2022. Included in the IPACs are a variety of Edutainment and Networking Events, Engaging Pre-Recorded Content on Psychedelics, Cannabis and More with 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM Centered Around Providers “Transitioning to Individualized Wellness Management” - Plus a Bonus Day-3 Clinical Practicum. - October 06, 2022 - Integrative Providers Association
BAMSI Receives Funding to Expand Behavioral Health Services
BAMSI has been awarded over $5M in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. - October 06, 2022 - BAMSI
Family Promise to Host Night Without a Bed Social Media Challenge to Raise Awareness of Family Homelessness
Participants are asked to spend one night sleeping anywhere outside of their bed to support Family Promise. - October 06, 2022 - Family Promise