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.
Girls Ignited: Changemakers Summit 2022
Free virtual fireside chat and Q&A with girls and young women who are founders, entrepreneurs, activists, or in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field and 25 years old and under. - February 23, 2022 - Merrill Keating
Virtual Parliamentarians Hosts a Complimentary Workshop on Parliamentary Procedure
An educational open house featuring a World Champion of Public Speaking, who shares how he makes business meetings effective. - February 23, 2022 - Virtual Parliamentarians
Strategic Partnership Between Project Management Institute (PMI) and Green Project Management (GPM) to Advance Sustainability in Project Management
New partnership will focus on enabling project professionals and changemakers to integrate sustainability into every aspect of project planning and value delivery. - February 22, 2022 - GPM Global
Once Homeless Dogs, Now Service Dogs
Rescued dogs get a second chance as service dogs for people experiencing disabilities. Once surrendered, after months of training, 6 dogs graduate as service dogs. They are ready for their new life, helping a person with a disability gain independence, security, and confidence. Medical Mutts Service Dogs is celebrating their new teams in their upcoming graduation ceremony. - February 19, 2022 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Walmart Foundation Awards Grant to a Cyber Nonprofit That Hopes to Reach Youth Impacted by COVID
Walmart has awarded the Cyber Institute a Community Grant to help the nonprofit collaborate with partners to develop programs to ensure greater inclusion of youth and minorities towards STEM education and cybersecurity careers. Walmart said their award represents a commitment to giving back to the... - February 19, 2022 - Cyber Institute
Baillie Russell Brown Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 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... - February 18, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kidney Care Community Outlines Policy Priorities for 2022
Coalition’s priorities reach across the full spectrum of kidney disease, kidney failure, and transplant. - February 15, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
Broadway Stars Gather & Perform in Naperville: New West Suburban Arts Academy to Host Feb. 18 Gala & Concert
Academy of the Arts, a new, west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its first fundraiser gala and concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, IL. The concert will feature stars from some of Broadway’s biggest shows including Olympian turned Broadways's Peter Pan Cathy Rigby; Arlington Hts., IL. native & Broadway veteran Karen Mason of Mamma Mia, and more. - February 14, 2022 - Academy of the Arts
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services to Host 19th Annual Heart & Cross Gala
Nonprofit holds fundraiser to provide programs and services for those in need. - February 13, 2022 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
New Public Art in Santa Ana, California
On Sunday February 6th community artists revealed a new mural added to Fairview and Edinger, The Heavy Artist announced a gift to the community of Santa Ana. “Bending time and space” is located at the new “El Dorados BBQ.” The artists partnered with a local business owner to create a mural that would help bring more art and culture to the area. - February 12, 2022 - The Heavy
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro
Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro Supports the YMCA - February 11, 2022 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Miami Chiropractor Assists in Development of Sabrina Cohen Foundation Pathway of Inclusion
Dr. Amir Mohit-Kermani helps pave an accessible walkway in BeachView Park with purchase of brick paver to help Sabrina Cohen Foundation realize its mission. - February 10, 2022 - Advanced Chiropractic & Wellness
FOXG1 Research Foundation’s Hourinaz Behesti PhD to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference 2022
The FOXG1 Research Foundation, the rare disease patient organization that is driving the science to find treatments for FOXG1 syndrome, will be presenting at the BIO CEO & Conference on February 14 to discuss Tapping into Therapeutic Development for Rare CNS Disorders. Dir. of Science, Hourinaz Behesti will discuss why FOXG1 is a viable target for biotech investment, and the suite of assets that the FRF has developed and characterized to help accelerate drug development. - February 09, 2022 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Gilead Sciences, Inc. to Help Dream Foundation Fulfill the Final Dreams of More Than 85 Terminally-Ill Adults
Grant funding will bring inspiration, comfort and closure to those facing the end of life. - February 09, 2022 - Dream Foundation
GivingTuesday Announces Two New Global Hubs in Africa and India and Added Staff to Deepen the Movement’s Impact Worldwide
The organization expands its global staff to accelerate innovation and collaboration in the social sector. - February 07, 2022 - GivingTuesday
"Be My Valentine" Craft Fair Comes to Sparks, Nevada
The VFW Post 3396 and its Auxiliary proudly present the "Be My Valentine" Craft Fair on February 12 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the American Legion Hall located on 730 4th St. Sparks, NV. Your one stop to shop for all your Valentines. Find one-of-a-kind gifts, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, Gift Baskets and Handmade Art. Something for everyone. Free Kids Craft Corner, see the Mancave, Special Appearances by Spiderman and Friends. - February 07, 2022 - VFW Post 3396
Local Realtor Announces Partnerships with Community-Centric Non-Profits
Realtor Miles Coleman Pledges Portion of Future Sales Commissions to a Wider Circle and INOVA - February 07, 2022 - Miles Coleman Realtor
Forty Years of Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities and Rebuilding Lives
Rebuilding Together Houston is announcing a year full of special home repair projects, and a 40th Anniversary celebration on May 11th and 12th, 2022. The 40th Anniversary of Rebuilding Together will celebrate corporate partners that make the work possible, and share a vision for the future. It is also a celebration of the thousands of volunteers who provide their time, expertise, and passion to the Rebuilding Together mission. - February 07, 2022 - Rebuilding Together Houston
Carnegie East House Recognized as a Most Trusted Senior Care Service Provider in Insights Care Magazine
Carnegie East House, a nonprofit senior housing community, has received national recognition as one of the "10 Most Trusted Senior Care Service Providers 2021" by Insights Care Magazine. The baby boomer generation is propelling enormous growth in population worldwide. Today, there are... - February 06, 2022 - Carnegie East House
Go-Forth Participates in Go Red Day with American Heart Association as Guilford Go Red Sponsor
Go-Forth Pest Control will be participating in Go Red Day with the American Heart Association as the Guilford Go-Red for Women Platform Sponsor for the second year in a row. - February 04, 2022 - Go-Forth Pest Control
My Possibilities Welcomes Karen Wald as New Chair of the Board
Executive Director of My Possibilities, Michael Thomas, Announces Karen Wald New Chair of the Board and Discussed 2022 State of My Possibilities. - February 04, 2022 - My Possibilities
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Names Two New Board Members
Mark Boyko and Ania Colvin bring extensive experience to the nonprofit. - February 04, 2022 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
February Marks the Official Launch of National Self-Check Month; an Invaluable Reminder That Touching Yourself Could Help Save Your Life
Celebrating National Self-check Month - February 03, 2022 - Self chec
St. Cecilia Church to Raise Funds for "Lift Them Up" Program in El Barrio
St. Cecilia to launch “Lift Them Up” program to provide access to the handicapped and infirm of El Barrio Community. - February 03, 2022 - St. Ceilia and Holy Agony Church
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Empower Cancer Patients
Through their giveback program, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. has chosen the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis to receive a portion of February's sales. This non-profit aims to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action,... - February 02, 2022 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
ST. MARK VILLAGE SAYS FAREWELL TO CEO
Second-generation leader to retire, while family is four generations deep at St. Mark Village. St. Mark Village looks to future as it remains a community of "harmony." Note: Gorddard is CQ. - February 01, 2022 - St. Mark Village
Dr. Joseph J. Plaud Invested by the Roman Catholic Church as a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Dr. Joseph J. Plaud, a clinical and forensic psychologist, the Executive Director of Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC with offices in Naples, Florida and Boston, Massachusetts, and Director of Web Services for the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island was invested by His Eminence Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Boston, as a Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. - January 31, 2022 - Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC
Local Nonprofit Started by Greenville Family to Help Tackle Poor Hygiene Among the Homeless
Started by a local Greenville family, Bright Lights Greenville has grown from a kitchen-table idea into an expanding nonprofit. Bright Lights Greenville serves the homeless of Greenville, South Carolina by providing them with access to hygiene kits. - January 29, 2022 - Bright Lights Greenville
UPS® and The Lonely Entrepreneur® Partner to Empower Diverse Entrepreneurs Across the US
Entrepreneurs to Receive 1 Year Free Access to Platform To Help Grow Their Business. UPS and The Lonely Entrepreneur (TLE), a non-profit that empowers individuals with entrepreneurial skills and support, have partnered to provide Black, Latin, Asian and women entrepreneurs throughout the country... - January 28, 2022 - The Lonely Entrepreneur
Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. Selected as New Technical Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
A&WMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey L. Collett, Jr. has agreed to serve as the next Technical Editor-in-Chief (TEIC) of the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (JA&WMA), one of the oldest (since 1951) peer-reviewed journals covering the fields of air quality and waste management. His appointment begins April 1. For the last 11 years, Dr. Collett has served as Professor and Department Head of the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. - January 28, 2022 - Air & Waste Management Association
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Ed. Sec. Cardona Honor First Winners of Full-Tuition Posse Arts Scholarships to Bard, CalArts, and UNCSA at Awards Ceremony
Twenty-seven high school seniors have learned they will be attending college on full-tuition art scholarships totaling $5.2 million as participants in the new Posse Arts Program. Selected from public high schools in New York, Puerto Rico and cities across the country, the program’s inaugural... - January 27, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Superhero Leadership Academy, Inc. Releases Nalisa Saati as Its Founding Board Member and Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Superhero Leadership Academy, Inc., (SLA) officially and publicly acknowledge that Nalisa Saati was removed as a Founding Board Member and Inaugural Executive Director as of September 20, 2021, which was effective immediately. Miss Saati is also no longer to be considered... - January 27, 2022 - Superhero Leadership Academy, Inc.
Upskilling Veterans to Create More Job Opportunities: Us4Warriors and STEERus Announce New Partnership
Us4Warriors, an award-winning non-profit veteran support organization and STEERus, home to the world’s first Soft Skills Academy have entered a strategic partnership to bring soft skills training and resources to military and veterans seeking to advance their career goals. - January 27, 2022 - STEERus
Dismas House Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Volunteer Appreciation Week
Dismas House, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, recently unveiled the names of its outstanding volunteers and residents in celebration of their volunteer work over the last year. Volunteer Appreciation Week, to be celebrated February 21-25, 2022, will recognize the contributions and... - January 27, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
My Possibilities Receives Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Award will fund the HIPster Health Program. - January 27, 2022 - My Possibilities
Black Belt Community Foundation Opens 2022 Arts Grant Cycle with Call to Workshops and Application
The Black Belt Community Foundation Announces the Opening of 2022 Arts Grant Cycle. - January 26, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Save Our Allies Reacts to President Biden’s “No Apologies” Remarks
Following is a statement from Save Our Allies regarding President Biden's "No apologies" remarks: Save Our Allies, a direct-response Afghan rescue organization, is calling on Congress to demand accountability for the American citizens and allies left in Afghanistan following... - January 25, 2022 - Save Our Allies
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators
Health workers: Join WPSR members and health workers from across Washington in calling on WA leaders in Olympia to take urgent action on climate by signing the #ClimatePrescription petition. The petition will be delivered by bicycle to Governor Inslee on January 28th by health workers who will ride from Seattle to Olympia to highlight the critical need for action in the coming legislative session. - January 25, 2022 - Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Verna J. Kirkness Foundation Announces Their New Executive Director
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation is pleased to announce Amber Boyd as the new Executive Director for the foundation. Amber holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, a Human Resource Management Certificate and a Creative Writing Certificate from the University of Calgary. She is a... - January 25, 2022 - Verna J. Kirkness Foundation
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Celebrate Inaugural Class of Posse Arts Scholarship Winners at Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Posse Arts Awards Ceremony will honor the Posse Arts Program’s inaugural class, recipients of $5.2 million in full-tuition college scholarships from Bard College, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). Conceived in collaboration with Lin-Manuel and the Miranda Family Fund, the Posse Arts initiative connects young artists from public high schools across the country to top arts-oriented colleges and universities. - January 21, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Star-Studded Fundraising Event to Celebrate Icon Harry Belafonte’s 95th Birthday & 10th Anniversary of Sankofa.org
A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The HB95 benefit evening will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sankofa.org, the social justice organization Mr. Belafonte co-founded. - January 20, 2022 - Sankofa.org
Click & Pledge Launches New Peer-to-Peer Sites Platform to Redefine Nonprofit Fundraising
Click & Pledge launched its new Peer-to-Peer Sites Fundraising Platform today. Nonprofits can use this platform to build Peer-to-Peer campaigns, manage fundraising teams, and promote fundraising goals. - January 20, 2022 - Click & Pledge
Innovation and Value Initiative Elects New Board Members
New Directors Reflect Diverse Sectors of Healthcare. - January 18, 2022 - Innovation and Value Initiative
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at California Indian Museum & Cultural Center - Sonoma County Museum Installs Solar and Cuts Utility Bills
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 76.5 kW solar power installation at the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center in Santa Rosa, CA. Harnessing the power of the sun, the Sonoma Museum has increased the sustainability of their operations while cutting their operating costs by thousands every month. - January 18, 2022 - SolarCraft
Market Broker Helping NYC with Food Insecurity
The Market Broker Giving Foundation has recently teamed up with a few outstanding local New York charities to raise money (and awareness) and donate food to food banks and other local food charities, where food will be distributed to those with food insecurities. - January 17, 2022 - Market Broker
Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely Presented Before the Mexican Congress’ Parliament of Sustainable Peace for the Indigenous People Mexico-Africa
Queen Mother, Community Mayor of Harlem, Dedicated Her 15 Minute Speech to the Immigrant Children Whose Lives Were Lost in the January 9th, 2022 Fire in the Bronx, NYC, USA - January 17, 2022 - New Future Foundation
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Hosts Bloody Mary Brunch
Nonprofit to hold second annual fundraiser to benefit its period supply program. - January 15, 2022 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Lily Lisa, Philanthropist, Receives Certificate of Recognition from the City of La Puente for Her Kindness
Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Lily Lisa continues support of La Puente seniors and homeless by donating pandemic supplies. - January 14, 2022 - Lily Lisa
Brianna Marie Foundation - Offering Hope to Unborn Babies and Their Families
Are you aware that you can operate on babies prior to birth and give unborn babies that have been diagnosed with a negative fetal diagnosis a chance to live a normal, healthy lifestyle. Parents Aran and Patrick Hissam started a non-profit called the Brianna Marie Foundation in honor of their daughter that passed away ten years ago from a fetal illness known as fetal hydrops. To date, the organization has raised over $550K and funds research around the world. - January 13, 2022 - Brianna Marie Foundation
Katie’s Pizza Donates to Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, January 25 in Rock Hill, Missouri. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Missouri Heartland Chapter, a nonprofit that strives to end drunk driving,... - January 13, 2022 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria