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.
Creating the Greenest and Most Energy Efficient Air and Seaports in North America
(Virtual Event) MAREA to host Port of Seattle’s Keith Warner January 25, 2022, @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. - December 30, 2021 - Mid Atlantic Renewable Energy Association
Benbassat Digital Consultants to Provide Free Advertising for Non-Profits Interested in Conducting Outreach to Latinos in the Triad
Benbassat Digital Consultants, a multi-faceted media and web design agency based in Greensboro is providing to access to an important segment of the population in the Triad area at no cost to non-profit entities interested in reaching Latinos. The agency publishes two Spanish-language news-media... - December 30, 2021 - Benbassat Digital Consultants LLC
Philanthropist, Producer Lily Lisa, Named Second Time as Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador
Filmmaker honored as “Goodwill Ambassador” at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards. - December 28, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Couture Cake Bakery Grants Wedding Wishes
January 1, 2022 marks the 5th anniversary for local cake bakery Candyland Designs. This year brings a new image, focus and team of professional designers hyper focused on catering to the wedding industry in charitable ways that bring together local wedding professionals and volunteers. In 2020,... - December 25, 2021 - Candyland Designs
Dismas House Receives $12.5k Grant from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Dismas House announced it has received a $12,500 discretionary grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT). - December 24, 2021 - Dismas House of Nashville
Shoppes On Memorial Teams Up with Date Academy to Host Series of Youth Entrepreneur Pop-Up Shops and Workshop Sessions for Local Young Innovative Leaders
Stone Mountain based mall host a youth pop up shop to highlight local kidpreneurs and offer them workshop classes to teach them the tools of the industry. - December 22, 2021 - Shoppes On Memorial
Mi Casa Resource Center® Delivers Holiday Spirit to Westwood Neighborhood
Mi Casa Resource Center®, Denver Police Department, and FirstBank provide nearly 1200 toys to the local community. - December 21, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center
Riviana Foods Donates Over 130,000 Servings of Carolina® Rice to Families in Need in New York City
Riviana Foods Inc. announced, today, it has donated over 130,000 servings of Carolina® Rice to benefit families in New York City who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Carolina Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes communities that were... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
Riviana Foods Donates Over 70,000 Servings of Mahatma® Rice to Families in Need in Houston, Texas
Riviana Foods Inc. announced today it has donated over 70,000 servings of Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa to benefit families in Houston, Texas who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Mahatma Rice Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
Lifespire’s Zahir Mohammed Recognized with Direct Support Professional of the Year Award 2021
Community Care Rx honored the dedicated and compassionate individuals that comprise the Direct Support Professionals community. In light of the recent heath crisis created by the pandemic, Community Care Rx saw the incredible lengths direct support professionals (DSPs) went to ensure the safety, well-being and inclusion in the community of the people they support. - December 21, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.
Terminally-Ill Maine Man to Ride "The Polar Express™ Train Ride" with Grandsons
Dream Foundation helps family create lasting and cherished memories. - December 18, 2021 - Dream Foundation
The Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic is Back in 2021
2021 Commonwealth Scholars Recognized at Pre-Tournament Banquet - December 17, 2021 - Commonwealth Motors
Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Lifespire Commemorated 7 Decades of Giving Uninterrupted Hope to 100,000 New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Since 1951. Lifespire Marked 21 Months of Uninterrupted Care Given to a Nation Crippled by a Pandemic. - December 16, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.
Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine Donates 100% of "No Show" Fees from 2021 to Adoption RI for Christmas Gifts
Dr. Stephen Petteruti of Intellectual Medicine donates $3,000 to Adoption RI to raise awareness this holiday season. - December 16, 2021 - Intellectual Medicine
The New York Junior League Announces Its 2022 Outstanding Sustainers and Outstanding Volunteers to be Honored at the 70th Annual Winter Ball
The NYJL to Celebrate Outstanding Sustainers Jeannie A. Egas-Trouveroy and Dr. Jephtha Tausig and Outstanding Volunteers Raven Carter, Anna Guerin, Natalie Ings, Jeri Powell, and Pamela Siler. - December 16, 2021 - New York Junior League
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donated Over $3,000 to St. Louis Arc, Providing Services to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Through their giveback program, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. donated $3,129.44 to St. Louis Arc. Their donation will go directly toward the nonprofit’s Employment Services program to help people with disabilities prepare to enter the workforce. - December 16, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party Unites Hundreds, Raises $75K for Local Children in Foster Care
Robert and Michelle Holiday is a tradition that has grown from a gathering of friends to a gathering of friends and community dedicated to helping foster children, full of love and a passion to make a difference. - December 15, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Loretta Adu Honored as a Woman of the Month for November 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Loretta Adu of Burien, Washington is honored as a Woman of the Month for November 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of nonprofit/fundraising. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - December 15, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Abyssinian Development Corporation and Goddard Riverside Chosen as New York Junior League’s 2021–2022 Community Improvement Project Sites
The New York Junior League’s (NYJL) Community Improvement Project has selected the Abyssinian Development Corporation and Goddard Riverside as its 2021–2022 community partners. The Community Improvement Project (CIP) creates a one-year partnership with a selected organization to... - December 15, 2021 - New York Junior League
Arch Grants Awards $400,000 to Four Portfolio Companies in Fall Growth Grants Cycle
Arch Grants has officially awarded $400,000 in non-dilutive grants to four of its portfolio companies through its Growth Grants program. The list of companies includes Big Heart Tea Co., Native Pet, Rebundle and Swipesum. Earlier this spring, Arch Grants awarded $200,000 to two additional portfolio... - December 15, 2021 - Arch Grants
La Roca FC Partners with Refugee Soccer
La Roca Futbol Club is teaming up with Refugee Soccer to collaborate and commit to serving, supporting, and maximizing opportunities for refugees here locally in Utah and across the USA. - December 13, 2021 - La Roca Futbol Club
Posse Foundation Welcomes New Director to Lead New York Chapter
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Dr. Michell Tollinchi to oversee local program operations in New York. - December 13, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
PAWS NY Joins the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half as a Charity Partner
The organization has participated as a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half each year since 2016. - December 12, 2021 - PAWS NY
Canine Center Announces 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive
The 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive aims to provide additional Canine Centers that are needed in more communities around the country in order to serve the sheer volume of at-risk dogs that can desperately benefit from our programming. - December 11, 2021 - Canine Center
The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Will Host a Gala to Assist Women-Led Businesses Affected by the Pandemic
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host the 1st Annual World-Class Women's Winter Gala at the River Spirit Casino and Resort. All funds raised will assist minority and women-led businesses affected by the pandemic. - December 10, 2021 - The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
New Roofs Given to Three Jacksonville Teachers
Reliant replaced roofs for free in Fifth Annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. - December 10, 2021 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
Francis Santa Takes Action to End Hunger in Israel
The Boca Raton Business Owner, Francis Santa, Gives Back to Those in Need. - December 09, 2021 - Francis Santa
Beyond Spots & Dots Delivers Hope to Less Fortunate Children Through Toys for Tots Program
Agency contributes to Toys for Tots for eighth consecutive year by collecting toys for the holiday season. - December 09, 2021 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Achieves Nearly 95% Vaccination Rate
St. Louis’ largest senior living communities has one of the highest vaccination rates in the state. - December 09, 2021 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Journey of My Mother’s Son Podcast Host Releases Second Book
Author and podcast host, Dan Clouser has re-released his book, The Beauty of a Diamond, Through the Eyes of a Coach with ten additional chapters. - December 08, 2021 - The Journey of My Mother's Son
Homeinc Creates the Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive
Homeinc, a real estate company in Florida, has just kicked off the first annual Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive in loving memory of their friend and co-worker, Stefano Barbosa. Stefano loved all things Christmas and was an avid biker and Lego fanatic. Homeinc is requesting donations of new bikes, bike helmets and Legos. All donations will be party of Santa's Workshop for foster children in Broward County. - December 08, 2021 - Homeinc
RIHI’s Annual Marine Toys for Tots Collection is Back This Year
Rhode Island Home Improvement is excited to announce their holiday Marine Toys for Tots toy collection is back this year. The annual collection event at RIHI’s Showroom began December 2nd and will run through December 18th. RIHI’s goal as a drop off location is to collect new unwrapped... - December 08, 2021 - Rhode Island Home Improvement
IDI Consulting Gives Back to the Community in Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Local IT consulting company collects toys for less fortunate children. - December 08, 2021 - IDI Consulting
TRHT Selma Completes Dallas County Area Study
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) in partnership with the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation (SCNTR) has sponsored and completed a year and half long research study involving 500 respondents from Dallas County and the surrounding Black Belt counties as part of its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation initiative (TRHT Selma) begun in 2017. - December 08, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Meals On Wheels for Kids’ Holidays On Wheels Needs Volunteers to Help Deliver Food and Gifts on December 13
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, is in need of volunteers to help fulfill its annual Meals On Wheels for Kids’ (MOW4Kids) Holidays On Wheels program on December 13. - December 08, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
WriteTouch Consulting & Kimokeo Foundation Announce a 15-Grant Project Partnership to Create a Cultural Out-of-School Program for Fluent Hawaiian Speaking Youth
WriteTouch Consulting and Kimokeo Foundation partner on a 15-Grant project to create an out-of-school program. - December 06, 2021 - WriteTouch Consulting
Jc Foundation Trust Launches a New Community Platform, JCFT HUB
JC foundation trust (JCFT) announces the launch of its online community platform called "JCFT HUB" to help people find support and advice on social issues. - December 05, 2021 - JC Foundation Trust
Grass-Roots Belmont Activist Group Acquires Non-Profit Status
CFRB, Inc. incorporated as a 501(c)(4) non-profit reinforces mission to make a positive impact on Belmont’s future by holding Belmont’s elected and appointed officials responsible for transparent, accountable and financially responsible governance. - December 05, 2021 - Citizens for a Fiscally Responsible Belmont, Inc.
Middletown, Ohio Businessman & Entrepreneur Matt King Makes History with Substantial Crypto Contribution to Community Center
On this Giving Tuesday, history has been made in Middletown Ohio. This is one of the first times in the United States that an endowment fund has been jump started by cryptocurrency. Local businessman and entrepreneur Matt King, who is the Director of Marketing and Business Automation at Hightowers... - December 04, 2021 - Stephen L. Hightower
Tennessee to Celebrate International Human Rights Day for 2021
Tennesseans gather each year in December to celebrate International Human Rights Day. - December 04, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Episcopal Community Services Names Julia Nemon Montijo COO
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) has named Julia Nemon Montijo as the new Chief Operating Officer. In her role as COO, Nemon Montijo will be responsible for ECS’s operations, including its Head Start and Housing & Clinical Services programs IT, Accounting, Facilities, and Nutrition Services. ECS serves more than 7,000 people in San Diego County, providing social services focusing on early childhood development, homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment. - December 03, 2021 - Episcopal Community Services
Six New Board Members Join The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks
The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks – the official philanthropic partner for Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve – welcomes six new members to its board of directors. These new board members hail from a variety of... - December 03, 2021 - The Alliance for Florida's National Parks
Millions of People Come Together to Celebrate Generosity, Share Kindness & Drive Record-Breaking Giving on GivingTuesday 2021
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, reports record-breaking giving by millions of people worldwide during the annual GivingTuesday celebration on November 30, 2021. In a single day, people in the United States gave $2.7 billion. - December 02, 2021 - GivingTuesday
"A Still Small Voice" Book to be Published and Podcast Launched with Timeless Sermons and Life Lessons from Legendary Pastor and Broadcaster
“A Still Small Voice: A memoir of life lessons, collection of sermons and commentaries,” is a collection of curated sermons by Faush, along with commentaries and reflections from other thought leaders who knew him and continue to change lives. The work is also a tribute to the elder Faush that follows the documentary film ON AIR produced by his son, Rev. Dr. Erskine “Chuck” Faush, Jr. “I am sharing what some might call history, and what others might call holy,” said Faush, Jr. - December 02, 2021 - The FSE Company
Feed a Billion and Fulton County Partners Provide Meals for 1,000 Families During Holidays
Leading up to Thanksgiving 2021 Feed A Billion, Fulton County, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, MaYapinion LLC Consulting, Southwest Food Service Excellence, LLC and countless individuals came together to package and distribute more than 1,000 meal bags to families in need. The event, led by Feed A Billion, was an opportunity to assist Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools in keeping their students healthy and nourished during the holiday week. - December 02, 2021 - Feed A Billion
Nicky Dare, Founder of iDARE®, Inc., Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement; Pledges to #GivingToSaveLives and #iDARE1MSmiles Global Awareness
iDARE®, Inc. 501(c)(3) nonprofit with its grassroots mission to save lives, joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement; Pledges to #GivingToSaveLives and #iDARE1MSmiles Global Awareness to Stay Prepared. #GivingTuesdayEveryTuesday - December 02, 2021 - iDARE® Inc
La Roca FC Partners with Summit Journeys
La Roca Futbol Club joins forces with Summit Journeys to help kids build confidence while experiencing new adventures. - December 01, 2021 - La Roca Futbol Club
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Awards Over $40,000 in Grants to Local Educators
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to local educators this year, bringing the total amount of grants and student scholarships awarded since 2015 to over $550,000. The non-profit foundation awards educator grants, annually, ranging from $500 to $2,000 throughout... - December 01, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Join Clean Ocean Access for Its Upcoming Land to Sea Speaker Series to Discuss "Eating with the Ecosystem"
Clean Ocean Access, a nonprofit organization with the vision of a clean, healthy ocean that is accessible to all, hosts another Land to Sea Speaker Series with Kate Masury on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to share the story of a place-based approach to sustaining New England's wild seafood. - December 01, 2021 - Clean Ocean Access
Real Estate Boss Team to Hold Free Milk & Cookies with Santa Event in Manalapan, NJ
The Real Estate Boss and his Team from Coldwell Banker Realty are sponsoring a free event to the public. Milk & Cookies with Santa will be an interactive event, they will serve milk and cookies. You can take pictures with Santa, please remember to bring your cell phones and cameras. - December 01, 2021 - Real Estate Boss Team of Coldwell Banker Realty