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.
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
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
14th Annual Night of Light Tree-Lighting Ceremony Honors Organ, Tissue, Eye Donors Who Gave Gift of Life
Ceremony hosted by Indiana Donor Network begins at 4:30 PM, Wednesday (Dec. 1) at the corner of Locust Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., across the street from the Ford Center in downtown Evansville. - December 01, 2021 - Indiana Donor Network
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Providing Hope to Disadvantaged Children
Through their monthly giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause, Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing plans to donate a portion of their December profits to Toys for Tots Bridgeton, MO. - December 01, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to Hold First Annual Diaper Blowout Drive-Thru
Nonprofit to offer free diapers to help families in need during the holiday season. - December 01, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Innovation and Value Initiative Research Identifies Concrete Steps to Increase Patient Representativeness in Healthcare Research
IVI Presents Research Poster and Participates in Two Panels at ISPOR Europe 2021. - November 30, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Partners with The Giving Block to Accept Cryptocurrency on #CryptoGivingTuesday and Beyond
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS looks to increase donations and attract younger, and tax savvy Cryptocurrency users to fight the battle against AIDS and extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. - November 30, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run Returns to In-Person Racing This December
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run – the festive holiday-themed running race – will return to in-person racing this year, with the goal of raising $60,000 to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Now more than 15 years old, Denver’s annual Jingle Bell Run... - November 29, 2021 - Arthritis Foundation Colorado
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Joins the GivingTuesday Movement
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS joins the GivingTuesday movement, a global day of giving to ignite hope worldwide. - November 26, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The Scientology Information Center Announces Community Events to "Sleigh" Holiday Blues
On Saturday, December 11th, and Sunday, December 19th, the Scientology Information Center will host special holiday gatherings and events to usher in the holiday season. - November 26, 2021 - Church of Scientology
Bradley Angle, a Multi-Faceted Domestic Violence Agency, Announced That It is Now Able to Accept Cryptocurrency Donations
Bradley Angle opened its domestic violence shelter in 1975, becoming one of just a handful in the country and the first on the West Coast. While 75% of Bradley Angle’s budget comes from government funding, it needs to raise the rest from private foundations, businesses, and individuals. Now,... - November 26, 2021 - Bradley Angle
Longbridge Financial Partners with Feeding America for Thanksgiving Promotion
Longbridge Financial, a national reverse mortgage lender and servicer, has partnered with US hunger relief organization, Feeding America in support of the 38 million Americans, including 12 million children, struggling with hunger. Longbridge will make a $25 donation for every retail loan... - November 24, 2021 - Longbridge Financial
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Raises More Than $120,000
St. Louis' largest senior living communities surpasses 24-hour fundraising goal. - November 24, 2021 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Pangea Properties Gifts Thanksgiving Meal Baskets to Its Residents in Need
Pangea Properties, through its 501(c)(3) arm Pangea Cares, undertook the assembly and distribution of the baskets in Chicago and Indianapolis for the fourth straight year. - November 23, 2021 - Pangea Properties
ArmeniaFund Will Host 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon in Support of Urgent Humanitarian Aid & Recovery of Communities in Armenia and Artsakh
ArmeniaFund, a 501C3 Charitable Organization, will host its 24th Annual International Thanksgiving Day Telethon 2021 on November 25 from 4pm-8pm PST in support of the ongoing recovery efforts comprising of emergency humanitarian aid; housing construction; medical relief; vital infrastructure repairs, including road repairs; cultural-recovery programs; including counseling, schooling, education and children's enrichment services for close to 100,000 persons displaced by last year's 44-day War. - November 22, 2021 - ArmeniaFund
Wylie Ventures President, ValueAct Partner Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Forrest E. Wylie, president of Wylie Ventures LLC, and Briana Zelaya, partner at ValueAct Capital, as the newest members of its national board of directors. - November 22, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
LPA Statement Regarding Voxzogo™
Little People of America (LPA), the world’s oldest and largest support organization for people with dwarfism and their families, has been tracking biotechnical developments for the treatment of individuals with Achondroplasia. LPA President, Mark Povinelli, says, "With the FDA approval... - November 21, 2021 - Little People of America Inc.
GivingTuesday 2021 Preview Brings Together Leaders & Experts
Taking place just one week before the highly anticipated #GivingTuesday 2021, a special virtual preview - held via Zoom - will offer partners, media and friends the chance to learn first-hand about emerging trends taking place around this global day that celebrates giving in all its forms. - November 20, 2021 - Global Extrovert
2021 Toys for Tots Collection Under Way in Flemington
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington is teaming up with the US Marine Corps Reserve to support their annual Toys for Tots drive as a drop-off site. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at the Farmers of Flemington building located at 23 Royal Road in Flemington between 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F. - November 20, 2021 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Network to End Hunger Seeks Donations This #GivingTuesday to Provide Holiday Meals Delivered to Home Bound and Transportation-Disadvantaged Families with Kids
Network to End Hunger’s Meals On Wheels for Kids program ensures every Tampa Bay family has a nutritious and joyous holiday season. - November 20, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Elwyn Earns Highest Cleaning Industry Standard Award
Elwyn, the internationally-recognized nonprofit human service organization announced Elwyn Industries has achieved the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and the CIMS-Green Building (GB) Certification with honors. ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning... - November 19, 2021 - Elwyn
Operation E.L.F. Has Begun Delivering Magic Once Again
Operation E.L.F. was founded in 2000 and is a 501c3 tax-deductible charity. The elves are already gearing up for this holiday season. In their 21 years of working, the organization has fulfilled over 30,000 holiday wishes for children from Roxbury, Mass. to Brattleboro, Vermont. - November 18, 2021 - Operation E.L.F.
Soldiers’ Angels Home of the Brave Corporate Sponsors Shared Their Gratitude Throughout Veterans Day Week 2021
Employees from seven sponsoring corporations volunteered to honor veterans at Veterans Affairs Medical Center facilities across the country through Home of the Brave. - November 18, 2021 - Soldiers' Angels
Be Strong International to Host Their Annual Winter Charity Gala in Support of Miami’s Individuals, Families and Communities
The event will highlight the true reason for the season at the spectacular waterfront, The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, FL. - November 18, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Navajo Power Nears Completion on $10 Million Fundraising Round
$3 million investment by W.K. Kellogg Foundation the cornerstone of a landmark deal that furthers Navajo Power's mission of lifting up Tribal communities through the development of clean energy projects on Tribal land. - November 17, 2021 - Navajo Power
Half a Million Nails: Habitat for Humanity Team Build Celebrates Milestone Roof Install in Stanton, California
Antis Roofing and partner Eagle Roofing Products drove their 500,000th nail into donated roofing last month, establishing their long-term commitment to Habitat for Humanity in Southern California. - November 17, 2021 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
Mi Casa Resource Center® and Wells Fargo Work Together to Help Entrepreneurs
Mi Casa Resource Center expands its Business Pathways program to provide technical assistance to Colorado’s most underserved entrepreneurs with Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund. - November 16, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center
Baby K’tan, LLC Hosts Tour for 20 BOOST & G.A.P. Participants
Baby K’tan had the honor of hosting over 20 BOOST & G.A.P. participants at their offices and warehouse in Davie, FL. The young adults with developmental disabilities had a tour and presentations from each department. The questions presented during open Q&A were extremely thoughtful and exhibited the interest in Baby K’tan and how a business runs. - November 16, 2021 - Baby K'tan, LLC
Black Author Launches a Reading Program to Feed Lancaster's Hungry
Local Black author launches a reading program that aims to help Lancaster County food banks meet the needs of their community. - November 16, 2021 - JP Robinson
The Endometriosis Summit 2022 Has Arrived
The Endometriosis Summit, the nation's largest educational entity for patients and practitioners of endometriosis announces its 2022 conference. The 3-day endometriosis extravaganza heads to AdventHealth's Nicholson Center in Celebration, Florida, February 18-20. This year's honorary chair will be incoming AAGL President, Dr. Mauricio Abrao. He will keynote along with Author Jeanne Lenzer, who will speak on financial bias and medicine and Activist Pamela Merritt, a reproductive justice expert. - November 15, 2021 - The Endometriosis Summit
10th Annual GivingTuesday Takes Place on November 30 for a Worldwide Celebration of Generosity
The 10th Annual GivingTuesday celebration takes place on November 30, 2021 with a global network of leaders, partners, communities, and individuals to create a wave of generosity. The organization is sharing a preview of events that are being hosted by nonprofits, brands, small businesses and more to inspire more generosity around the world. - November 15, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Resinate Presents Indoor Cannabis Community Market on November 20 from 12 to 6 PM in Worcester
Resinate collaborates with Massachusetts’ cannabis community to educate and elevate in one convenient festival atmosphere on November 20, 2021 at its Worcester dispensary. - November 15, 2021 - Resinate Inc.
HealthONE Honored as Outstanding Large Business
Association of Fundraising Professionals bestows honor on area philanthropists. - November 13, 2021 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
OMTech to Partner with Maker Community Project for Veterans Day Drive
The Growing Laser Engraver Company will Donate Proceeds to Charitable Causes - November 12, 2021 - OMTech Laser
The Scientology Information Center Reminds Youth That Drugs Shatter Dreams
On Sunday, November 7th, the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater highlights a story of creativity almost halted by drug addiction in Meet a Scientologist: Christoph Roth from the Scientology Network on DirecTV Channel 320. - November 12, 2021 - Church of Scientology
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates $3,398.00 to Artists First, Empowering Artists of All Abilities
Saint Louis Closet Co. donates $3,398.00 to Artists First through their monthly giveback program, Closets for a Cause. Their donation will go directly toward the nonprofit’s art-based programs to help community members with disabilities, veterans, the youth, and elders with memory loss. This... - November 12, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Innovative and Expressive Sportswear Line by PSK Collective: Launching Exclusively at JCPenney
PSK Collective, a collaboration between Founder and World Rugby Hall of Fame Member Phaidra Knight and The Powell Companies Real (TCPR), today announced their new capsule collection available exclusively on jcp.com. The new women’s activewear line was designed for young women who are using... - November 11, 2021 - PSK Collective
Mary’s Center Announces Dr. Tollie B. Elliott, Sr., as New CEO
Dr. Elliott succeeds Maria Gomez, founder of the organization, who will depart at the end of 2021 after 33 years of service. - November 11, 2021 - Mary's Center
Resilient Community of New Brunswick Immerses in Hispanic Culture at Ay Caramba Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market
Servant Leaders and Residents Celebrate the Day of Saint Jude Thaddaeus, October 2021 at Ay Caramba. “New Brunswick is so grateful to Mr. Morales and his family for their dedication and commitment to our community. By celebrating cultural and religious traditions with generosity, they continue to demonstrate the true meaning of social responsibility. Congratulations to Mr. Morales for a great event and heartfelt thanks for his service to our community,” said Mayor Cahill. - November 10, 2021 - Ay Caramba Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market
Dream Foundation Helps Young New York Family Create Final Memories
James Forsyth from Coram, NY, and his wife, Nikole, were married in 2019. After finding true love, the couple could not have been happier. They had their whole lives ahead of them. They envisioned a family, adventure, and, more than all else, love. In December of that same year, the couple were... - November 10, 2021 - Dream Foundation
The Young Artist Academy Honors Martin Lawrence & Tiffany Haddish
42nd Awards - Winners & Special Merit Recipients - November 07, 2021 - Young Artist Academy
San Diego Authors Shine in New Anthology
The San Diego Writers and Editors Guild has launched its tenth anthology, featuring fifty-three stories and six poems from local authors. - November 05, 2021 - San Diego Writers and Editors Guild
Three Jacksonville Florida Teachers Will be Given New Roofs for Free
Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters (Reliant), a local company in Jacksonville FL, is partnering with the roofing manufacturer, GAF, to give three Jacksonville Florida teachers new roofs. After receiving over one hundred nominations, Reliant has selected the three recipients: Michelle Wadsworth, Jerry Langford and Sherrie Fekete. - November 05, 2021 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
A Video Appeal from Antis Roofing Exec Spurs Multiple Companies to Work Together on a New Roof for House of Hope
Antis CEO climbs onto the roof and makes video appeal to fellow industry members to help replace the 27-year-old roof on the transitional housing facility. "We couldn't do it by ourselves." Half a dozen companies answered the call. - November 04, 2021 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
Junior Achievement of North Florida Adds Six New Members to Its Board of Directors
The nonprofit welcomes Dr. Dana Kriznar, Dr. Lakshmi Goel, Dr. John Wall, Jason Spencer, Sheryl Tschimpke and Wendy Alexaitis to the board. - November 04, 2021 - Junior Achievement of North Florida
Color Marketing Group® Announces 2023+ North American Key Color – Bohld
Color Marketing Group, the leading international association of color design professionals, introduced the organizations’ forecasted Key Colors at the 2021 Virtual Summit in early November. Color Marketing Group’s 2023+ North American Key Color “Bohld” is a true, unnuanced, neutral black. - November 03, 2021 - Color Marketing Group
Integrity Now Insurance Brokers Offers California Wide Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Protection from Liabilities with Affordable & Comprehensive Insurance
Experienced brokers at the company can connect you to reliable insurance companies that offer a holistic suite of insurance services across California. - November 03, 2021 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers