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.
AAHD Calls on Women with Disabilities to Schedule Their Clinical Breast Exams and Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, and women with disabilities often face... - October 15, 2021 - American Association on Health and Disability
UNDISCOVERED Media Launch & Fashion Show in NYC on United Nations Day, October 24
On October 24, United Nations Day, Riwayat Films International presents an exclusive, exciting charitable event: a media launch and fashion show that will introduce the brand UNDISCOVERED, an international designer and model competition promoting diversity and inclusion, and offering aspirants... - October 15, 2021 - Riwayat Films International
PAWS NY Resumes Housecall Program to Help Clients and Pets in Need
The organization also launches “No PAW Left Behind,” a campaign to fulfill all current client needs. - October 14, 2021 - PAWS NY
Sky Wars Raises More Than $5,000 for Two Area Nonprofits
St. Louis' largest fireworks show supports AGAPE and Wags & Whiskers. - October 14, 2021 - Missouri Pyrotechnics Association
Epworth Children & Family Services to Host 19th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction
St. Louis non-profit organization to use proceeds for programs and services. - October 14, 2021 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Seven Long Islanders to Receive 2021 WVI Dolphin Foundation Spirit of Youth Sports Awards
WVI Dolphin Foundation, a 501(c)3 dedicated to furthering veterans and “sports for good” causes, has announced its 2021 honorees for the Spirit of Youth Sports Awards on Long Island. Those to be recognized include Barry Baker, Jr., Bob Catell, Amanda Ferranti, Guy Leggio, Nick & Tony Luisi and Jennifer Marks. All to be feted at Riverhead Gala hosted by Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine on November 18. - October 12, 2021 - WVI Dolphin Foundation
Nonprofit Launches to Provide Women with Training and Resources for Self-Defense
Raising Tactical Daughters (RTD), an organization founded on empowering daughters everywhere, today announced the launch of its nonprofit geared toward educating and providing resources to women of all ages to best protect themselves. The nonprofit invests proceeds from its online store into... - October 11, 2021 - Raising Tactical Daughters
Clubhouse International Partners with World Federation for Mental Health and 20 Clubhouses in Recognition of World Mental Health Day and the Transformative Power of Work
Clubhouse International is pleased to present their World Mental Health Day 2021 campaign, Work WORKS. The initiative highlights and promotes Clubhouse Employment Programs as a gateway to recovery. - October 10, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Myriad Provisions Continues to Give Back
MPI shows appreciation for those working in education during the pandemic by donating school supplies to a local elementary school deer to an employee's heart. - October 09, 2021 - Myriad Provisions International
Public Charity Kicks Off Annual Million Dollar Toy Distribution for Children in Need
For the second year in a row, WIN Warehouse, a public charity that connects nonprofit organizations with corporate excess inventory, is announcing its plans to distribute $1 million worth of toys to children in the local community. Operation Toy Deploy will start October 11, 2021, and will continue... - October 09, 2021 - WIN Warehouse
BBCF Football Contest Will Support William and Geraldine Curry Scholarship Fund
Contest to put the power of Alabama football to work in creating academic and leadership opportunities for youth in the Alabama Black Belt. - October 08, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Garcelle Beauvais, Actress and TV Personality to be Honored at 7th Edition of Catwalk for Charity, Benefiting Haitian Children
Catwalk for Charity will take place on Sunday, October 24, 12pm - 4pm, at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne (Miami). Garcelle Beauvais will be honored and other celebs/VIPs will be in attendance. The Catwalk for Charity event benefits children from Miami’s underserved communities and impoverished children in Haiti and around the world by providing access to quality education and healthcare. - October 08, 2021 - Angels for Humanity
Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist, Rotary, Join for Week of Service to Celebrate Community
Service clubs work together to make a difference in communities; Celebrate Community, a joint initiative of the four major volunteer service organizations, will launch this year with a focus on local community service during the week of October 10 to 16. - October 07, 2021 - Optimist International
Mary Crowley Cancer Research Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Jon Friedenberg
Jon Friedenberg brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership to his new appointment as Chief Executive Officer at Mary Crowley Cancer Research. - October 07, 2021 - Mary Crowley Cancer Research
President of Save the Rainforest Pens a Cinderella Tale Like No Other
Everyone needs a little escape now and then, even from work as important as saving tropical forests. Writing "Ardennia" provided Mr. Calhoun with just such an escape. Those who read the book will be able to escape for a few hours as well. - October 06, 2021 - Bruce Calhoun
The Citizen Science Lab Receives $300,000 Grant from the Eden Hall Foundation for SeaPerch Program
Funding will aid in transportation costs and allow nonprofit to expand program to a wider demographic. - October 06, 2021 - The Citizen Science Lab
Golfer Registration Extended to Wednesday, October 6, at 5 PM ET for Spooktacular Golf Tournament
Calling all golfers, the golfer registration deadline for the Tampa Crossroads’ Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now extended to Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 5:00 PM ET. Register to play today at https://tampacrossroads.com/golf/. With proceeds benefiting Tampa Crossroads’ programs... - October 06, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Black Belt Community Foundation’s “Throw & Go” Football Contest Returns for 2021
Black Belt-wide effort involves BBCF Community Associates Across 12 Counties. Donors Have a Chance to Win Iron Bowl Tickets. - October 06, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Lakurt D. Harris Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Lakurt D. Harris, of Burton, Michigan, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of motivational speaking. About Lakurt D. Harris Lakurt Harris is the president... - October 05, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Twentyfour-Seven’s Reimagined Anti-Trafficking QR Code® Limits Corporate Liability While Making Human Trafficking Reporting Accessible to Everyone
A QR Code can limit a corporation's liability under the trafficking victims protection act; while improving reporting and evidence abilities for police. - October 04, 2021 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.
Clubhouse International World Seminar Convenes Virtually, Dr. Ingrid Daniels, President, World Federation for Mental Health to Open Proceedings
The five-day Seminar will provide an opportunity for education, dialog and sharing of best practices developed by Clubhouse International’s global network, which are aimed at helping people living with mental illness around the world regain a respected place in society through work, education, wellness and community. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the global mental health landscape, how to strengthen Clubhouse Employment Programs and so much more. - October 04, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Construction of a Memorial Hospital in Africa Announces $500,000 Matching Gift
Vision Africa Ministries based in Dallas, Texas, a faith-based organization primarily serving Nigeria since 1997, is pleased to announce a significant Lead Gift for the Agnes Onuoha Memorial Hospital capital campaign. The $500,000 pledge is a matching gift and will help fund the construction and... - October 04, 2021 - Vision Africa
National Drive Electric Week, Huntington Beach, by Plug In To Excitement, Saturday October 9, 2021, 10 AM to 4 PM
Due to the catastrophic oil spill in Huntington Beach, the event is rescheduled for November 6, 10AM - 4PM in the same location. In the interest of public health and safety, California State Parks closed the beach and parking lot for 2 weeks, which includes the parking lot venue for this event. - October 02, 2021 - Plug In To Excitement
Lily Lisa Receives Second Woman of the Year Award from Art 4 Peace
Art 4 Peace Names Fashion Icon, Lily Lisa, Woman of the Year. - October 02, 2021 - Lily Lisa
Medical Mutts Service Dogs Holds Open House with Demonstrations, Live Music, and Dog Costume Contest
On October 16th, 3-7:00pm, Medical Mutts Service Dogs, invites the local community to meet their staff and service dogs in training. Medical Mutts is a service dog organization specialized in training rescue dogs as service dogs for people who suffer from conditions such as diabetes, seizures or... - October 02, 2021 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Omni-HC Selected to Participate in “Audience Amplification” Workshop at Prestigious Global Medical Affairs Meeting
Omni Healthcare Communications has been selected by the Medical Affairs Professional Society to convene a workshop on scientific communication amplification at the MAPS 2022 Global Annual Meeting. - October 02, 2021 - Sunny Ayr Holdings
DC Central Kitchen Launches Comprehensive Campaign with $2 Million Public Match
DC Central Kitchen has launched the Bringing the Kitchen Home campaign as it prepares to move into a new home on Buzzard Point in Southwest DC. Craig Newmark Philanthropies (craigstable) and three area family foundations have pledged to collectively match the next $2 million in donations. - October 01, 2021 - DC Central Kitchen
Saint Louis Closet Co. Plans Donation to Empowering Saint Louis Art Studio
Saint Louis Closet Co. plans to donate a portion of their October sales to Artists First through their Closets for a Cause give-back program. Artist’s first is an inclusive Saint Louis non-profit art studio that empowers artists of all abilities. They use creative self-expression to build equity, equality, and empowerment in the Saint Louis region and beyond. - October 01, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Innovation and Value Initiative Opens Registration for Methods Summit to Drive Patient-Centered Value Assessment
National Quality Forum’s Dana Gelb Safran Will Keynote October 27 Event - September 30, 2021 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Zebra Technologies Recognizes Denali Advanced Integration for Supporting Front-Line Workers
Denali Advanced Integration Honored with $5,000 Donation for Communities In Schools of Washington - September 30, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration
Human Rights Day Committee Calls for Nominations for 2021 Awards
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place virtually on December 9th. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - September 30, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Mi Casa Resource Center Hosts Minority Small Businesses at Denver Startup Week
Mi Casa Resource Center and Denver Startup Week unite to host a panel of minority small business owners; draw attention to challenges, successes, and community support. - September 29, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center
Maxine Oliver-Benson Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Maxine Oliver-Benson, of San Leandro, California, has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate investments. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - September 29, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes
For the start of Bullying Prevention Month, four advocates from New Jersey tell their story in new PSAs for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 28, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
PAWS NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care Receive Three-Year $400,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together
PetSmart Charities has awarded a three-year, $400,000 grant to three New York City-based organizations as part of their Preserving Families Initiative. The grant will support a new partnership between Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY, Animal Haven and Search and Care. The funding promises to... - September 28, 2021 - PAWS NY
CJ Van Green Selected for SVPSA Fellowship
NAMI San Antonio staff member selected for prestigious fellowship with Social Venture Partners San Antonio. - September 27, 2021 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Antonio
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Enhance®Fitness, a Program that Treats Arthritis Through Fun, Laughter and Friendship
Program proven to reduce arthritis symptoms and increase physical function in a social atmosphere. - September 27, 2021 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The AngelWing Project Presents Clay's Place: Inside My Blue Mind, an Exhilarating New Play That Transports Audiences to Memphis's Beale Street Set in 1956
Set against the backdrop of the renown and popular downtown Beale Street; Clay Carter and Turner Davis are first cousins. Born in the lower Mississippi Delta, as teens they hopped a train aiming to leave the deceptive, one-sided sharecropping system in search of a better life. - September 23, 2021 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.
Troy Aikman Brings Final Smile to Dying Young Fan
25-year-old Mark Melchiore from Philadelphia, PA shared a final smile with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and FOX Sports lead NFL game analyst, Troy Aikman, a man Mark had long admired. After Mark had been diagnosed with Glioblastoma and given a life expectancy of just one month, Mark's... - September 23, 2021 - Dream Foundation
The 39th Annual Drive for Life Gala Raises Over $800,000 for Charity
The 39th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Charity Gala surpassed its initial goal of raising $750,000 by bringing in over $800,000 for charity. The event, which took place on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, featured special guest speaker and NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace. The night’s big winner, Beth Kalleward, won the charity raffle, opting to walk away with $30,000 in cash over the 2021 Honda Accord option. - September 23, 2021 - Zeigler Auto Group
Michael Todd Beauty Creates Pretty N’ Pink Bundle in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The skincare experts create Pretty N’ Pink tool bundle to raise awareness for breast cancer. - September 22, 2021 - Michael Todd Beauty
Supportive Housing Development in District 9 Inaugurated as The Etta James
On September 22, 2021 Homeless Health Care Los Angeles (HHCLA), RMG Housing, and SDS Capital Group (SDS) will hold a press conference alongside LA City Councilmember Curren Price to commemorate the first permanent supportive housing development project in District 9 that launched their innovative partnership. - September 22, 2021 - Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
Chicagoland Locals Look to Bring Awareness to the Global Poverty Level
The Pass My Plate campaign, benefitting the American Foundation for Children with AIDS, looks to raise awareness of the global poverty line by asking participants to live on $1.90 for a week in November. - September 22, 2021 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Ready Readers, Helps Preschool Students in Low-Income Communities
Saint Louis Closet Co. is donating $3,715.93 to Ready Readers, through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. The money from this donation will enable the organization to purchase and distribute more resources to children in need. Some of these materials include books, supplies for... - September 22, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Patrick Henry College is Awarded Candidacy for Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS)
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS-COC) has granted Candidacy status to Patrick Henry College. As an institutional, regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, SACS-COC accredits nearly 800 institutions primarily in the... - September 21, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Resident Participates in Honor Flight
World War II veteran Richard Crespi recently honored in Washington, D.C. - September 19, 2021 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
AHHC of NC Partners with National Minority Health Association to Mobilize Home Care, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care Staff in Fight Against COVID-19
The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC of NC) is pleased to announce that they have partnered with the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) to help launch the new Flex for Checks program as part of the ongoing fight against COVID-19. The Flex for Checks... - September 17, 2021 - Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina
Relationship Experts to Share Insight During Marriage Makeover Affair
Several of South Florida’s premier relationship experts will graciously provide their professional insight and experience to an audience of couples and singles alike at Be Strong International’s Annual (BSI) Marriage Makeover Affair, occurring Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the... - September 16, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Risk Communication Expert Dr. Vincent Covello Launches Online Training
World-renowned risk communication practitioner Dr. Vincent Covello has launched Pathway to Risk, High-Concern, and Crisis Communication, an online, video-based course on the principles and tools of risk communication. - September 16, 2021 - Pathway Communication
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation for Care and Counseling
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, September 28 in Rock Hill, Missouri. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Care and Counseling, a nonprofit, interfaith counseling center serving the St. Louis area. Every month,... - September 16, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria