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.
LT Senior Services Continues Its Monthly Hybrid Series for Seniors with Discussion on "The Healthy Brain Initiative"
Join LT Senior Services and Debbie Hanna of Alzheimer’s Texas for this discussion on The Healthy Brain Initiative, which improves understanding of brain health as a central part of public health practice. This is the second hybrid event on LT Senior Services' 2023 schedule. - February 16, 2023 - Cummings Realty
Mars Bank and Butler Radio Team Up to Support Veterans in Need
Mars Bank and the Butler Radio Network (WBUT, WISR, The Rock Station 97.7) teamed up to support Butler County Veterans in Need. Through a combination of fundraising events, online donations, and donations from the bank, its customers and staff, $4,000 was donated to Veterans in Need. Veterans in... - February 16, 2023 - Mars Bank
Atlanta Jewish Life Festival Returns Again on March 5
The Atlanta Jewish Life Festival is returning for a fourth year to the world-famous Georgia Aquarium. Tickets are on sale now for the March 5 event scheduled from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. entering through the Ocean’s Ballroom entrance. The event, founded by the Atlanta Jewish Times, is... - February 15, 2023 - Atlanta Jewish Times
USA Girl Scouts Overseas & Pop Singer/Songwriter Set to Launch Smart As A Cookie: The Podcast on February 16
Smart As A Cookie: The Podcast, presented by USA Girl Scouts Overseas in partnership with Pop Singer/Songwriter Kristina Lachaga, is set to launch Thursday, February 16. Through interviews with female special guests, Smart As A Cookie aims to teach entrepreneurship skills to tweens, teens, & beyond, while inspiring listeners to #FollowYourHeartsDream™. Hosted by Lachaga, Smart As A Cookie will feature Tokyo 2020 & Beijing 2022 Olympians, entrepreneurs, CEOs, changemakers & more. - February 14, 2023 - Kristina Lachaga
NACCE Celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week with Regional Education & Business Leaders; Announces New Awards
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) celebrated National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb 11-18 by taking part in a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges entrepreneurs and business leaders. The ceremony, hosted by Parts Life, Inc., of Moorestown, included... - February 13, 2023 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Girls on the Run Southern Utah Volunteer Coaching Opportunities: Register by February 21, 2023
Girls on the Run Southern Utah’s coach registration is now open. Girls on the Run is a nonprofit that offers programs to strengthen third-to-eighth-grade girls’ social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills. The evidence-based curriculum helps participants build confidence, deepen relationships and successfully navigate life experiences. They are seeking 25 volunteer coaches for the Spring 2023 10-week program starting February 27, 2023. - February 13, 2023 - Girls on the Run Southern Utah
Project PRC Launches to Address Housing Crisis and Homelessness in America
Homelessness and hunger are two of the most pressing issues facing communities across America. However, it can be difficult to know how to make a meaningful impact on these issues. Find out how you can help. - February 11, 2023 - Pioneer Realty Capital
Let’s Radar! Blue/Yellow Ukraine USA Announces Radar Systems Continuing Crowdfunding Campaign for Ukraine
Blue/Yellow (USA (501(c)3) and Lithuania), along with 3 other NGOs have launched a campaign, ending 2/24, to purchase advanced multifunctional tactical radar systems able to detect small objects as well as missiles, for Ukraine: RADAROM!/Let’s Radar! Nearly $8M have been raised in under 10 days. That's 8-10 systems, which have a radius of 60 m. Many more are needed. - February 11, 2023 - Friends of Blue Yellow Ukraine USA NFP, Inc
Santa Rosa Church Goes Solar with SolarCraft - Bayside Church in Sonoma County Now Powered by the Sun
Novato- and Sonoma-based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 131.5 kW solar electric power installation at Bayside Church in Santa Rosa, CA. Located in northern Sonoma County, Bayside Church will benefit from an estimated $56,000 in annual electricity savings while powering its... - February 10, 2023 - SolarCraft
“The She Shed,” a Historical Mystery Novella Set in Jensen Beach. Local Author Raises $1,300,000 for Cystic Fibrosis.
Best selling children’s author and thriller novelist, Leah Orr, is killing it with her newest novella, "The She Shed." This 220 page, three hour mystery was written especially for readers who enjoy a mystery, but have limited time to read. Jensen Beach, Florida is a quaint coastal... - February 09, 2023 - Orrplace Press/Leah Orr
The Matter of a Child's Heart
Parents and Founders of new nonprofit have a special reason to focus on heart health this February during American Heart Health Month. - February 07, 2023 - Strongest Hearts
Volition America and Marucci Sports: Partners Rooted in Purpose
Marucci Sports is the latest partner to join Volition America’s curated coalition of premium lifestyle brands, building towards unity in our country and inspiring the power of choice. Volition America is a movement changing the way we connect with America, through innovative apparel and... - February 07, 2023 - Marucci Sports
Hispanic Lyric Opera en East Boston - Zarzuela Performance
On March 5, 2023, at 4 pm, Boston Opera & Zarzuela will hold “Zarzuela en East Boston” at Zumix, located 260 Sumner St., East Boston, MA 02128. This family-friendly concert consists of some of the most well-known romanzas and ensembles of the Hispanic Lyric Opera repertoire. Zarzuela is the Hispanic equivalent of Opera in Spanish, and as a Hispanic lead nonprofit organization it is part of Boston Opera & Zarzuela’s mission to share its musical heritage in Boston. - February 06, 2023 - Boston Opera & Zarzuela
S.D. Mack Events Now Offers Free DJ Services for Charity and Select Fundraising Events
S.D. Mack Events, founded by Legendary 70s Disc Jockey Steve Mack, is now offering free DJ Services for charity and select fundraising events. For over 45 years, Steve Mack has worked actively as a New York-based club and special events DJ. Mr. Mack was the house DJ for several important organizations, including The New York Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the New York Chapter of the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation. - February 03, 2023 - S.D Mack Events
Vivez La Musique Presents the World Peace Concert and World Music Trophy Grand Finale
A multicultural event for global change. - January 29, 2023 - Vivez La Musique
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Earns Prestigious Memory Care Certification
The nonprofit's Mother of Perpetual Help residence is the first Missouri community to achieve Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care (PAC) skills certification. - January 28, 2023 - Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
Holocaust Film Inspires Indiana Town
"The Ice Cream Man," a short film about the Holocaust starring Noah Emmerich will be shot this March in Columbus, Indiana. Based on the true story of Ernst Cahn, a popular Jewish owner of an ice cream parlor in Amsterdam, who in 1941 was targeted by SS Lieutenant Klaus Barbie, the infamous "Butcher of Lyon." Cahn's actions sparked a series of events that led to what became known as The February Strike, the first and largest anti-Nazi protest during World War II. - January 27, 2023 - The Ice Cream Man
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Hosts Third Annual Bloody Mary Brunch
Nonprofit's fundraiser to benefit its program that annually provides one million period supplies to girls and women in the St. Louis region. - January 26, 2023 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Breaking Taboo Launches 2nd Annual Breaking Taboo Week, January 23-29, Dedicated to Practicing Self-Care
#BreakingTabooWeek runs from January 23-29, 2023 and emphasizes Self-Care practices that can contribute to a happy and healthy 2023. - January 26, 2023 - Breaking Taboo
TSEP Receives a $50K Grant from Google to Address the Lack of Diversity in the Tech Industry Through Culturally Relevant STEM Pipeline Programs
The Social Engineering Project (TSEP), a STEM nonprofit organization designed to address the lack of diversity in the tech industry, has received a $50,000 grant from Google’s Global Data Center RISE program to motivate and inspire underrepresented students of color to pursue technical careers. - January 25, 2023 - The Social Engineering Project, Inc.
Introducing Monarch Racing, Presented by KaiVelo: the SF Bay Area's Newest Elite Women's Road Cycling Team
KaiVelo, the leading California cycling charity organization, is proud to present Monarch Racing, the newest addition to the domestic elite women's road cycling scene. Founded by a group of passionate and experienced cyclists, Monarch Racing aims to mentor and prepare ambitious athletes from Northern California for elite races such as the National Championships and the Tour de France. - January 24, 2023 - KaiVelo Foundation
5th Annual Nick Mamalakis Memorial Cornhole Tournament Benefiting HUGS to be Held on Feb. 4
The 5th Annual Nick Mamalakis Memorial Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 4 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Forest City Gun Club, located at 9203 Ferguson Avenue in Savannah. All proceeds will benefit Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS), a local non-profit organization that... - January 22, 2023 - Heads Up Guidance Services
The Market at 3 West Ridge Benefiting HUGS & P.A.C.K. to be Held Feb. 7-9
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will host its annual fundraiser, The Market at 3 West Ridge, from Tuesday, February 7 through Thursday, February 9 at 3 West Ridge Road on Skidaway Island. This year’s event will benefit Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS) and People of Action Caring for Kids... - January 22, 2023 - Heads Up Guidance Services
OneEach Technologies Launches In-Kind Donation Solution for Nonprofits to Drive Donor Engagement
OneEach Mindful Giving in-kind product donation solution helps nonprofits generate new donations and engage with more donors by deploying in less than two months. - January 22, 2023 - OneEach Technologies
2022 Year in Review - The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee
2022 saw growth for The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, the local chapter of the international organization The Way to Happiness Foundation. - January 21, 2023 - The Way to Happiness
The 2023 Nancy Frankel Artist Award is Presented to Anne Marchand
Washington, DC's Zenith Gallery Director Margery Goldberg has selected Anne Marchand to receive the 2023 Nancy Frankel artist award. This annual prize was established the year of Nancy's tragic death to recognize one of America's greatest artists and to continue her legacy in the culture. - January 20, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
Tampa Technology Companies Join Forces with Salty Soul Foundation for a Beach Cleanup
Several of Tampa's largest tech companies joined forces with the Salty Soul Foundation to participate in “Tampa Tech Beach Cleanup” event. Despite the chilly weather, over 185 volunteers from the tech companies and the community came together to collect over 550 pounds of trash from Dunedin Causeway beach. - January 19, 2023 - Salty Soul Foundation
Soukup to Host Strategic Goal Setting Webinar for Nonprofits
January is a great time to check your progress and re-align your team to maximize your impact in 2023. - January 19, 2023 - Soukup Strategic Solutions
Big Water Marina and Campground Hosts 2nd Annual Polar Bear Jump
On Saturday, February 18, 2023, Big Water Marina and Campground will host its second annual polar bear jump into Lake Hartwell to raise awareness and funds for the Anderson County Red Fez Shrine Club. The day will kick off at 10:00 AM with day-of registration & check-in for the polar bear jump, and participants will plunge into Lake Hartwell at 11:00 AM. The event is open to the public. There will also be multiple raffles including a free half-day pontoon rental. - January 19, 2023 - Big Water Marina and Campground
2023 Marks 75th Anniversary for Crazy Horse Memorial
The iconic South Dakota attraction is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Crazy Horse Memorial. As the work on the mountain continues, the mission of the memorial has grown in size and scope. - January 18, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
Rebuilding Together Houston - Martin Luther King’s Vision of Change is Alive with This Volunteer Partnership
Third Ward Senior Homeowner received needed home repairs from Rebuilding Together Houston and Reliant Energy. - January 18, 2023 - Rebuilding Together Houston
UFirst CU Becomes First Jersey Sponsor of La Roca FC
La Roca Futbol Club chooses Utah-based credit union to sponsor jerseys. - January 17, 2023 - La Roca Futbol Club
The Center for Adoption Support and Education and Comfort Cases Join Forces to Enhance Nationwide Support to the Foster and Kinship Community
The Center for Adoption Support and Education announce its partnership with Comfort Cases. - January 17, 2023 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
It's Time for a Different Approach to Social Justice: the Ally Ring Launches Today; be a Part of Creating More Unity & Equality for All
Have you ever been in a situation where you were with a group of people, and someone used a racial slur, told an insensitive joke, or said something that wasn’t politically correct? That’s why Robert MacPhee launched a unique project - the Ally Ring. It’s a brand new concept designed to be a very different approach to addressing the world’s serious social justice problems. - January 17, 2023 - Ally Ring
The New York Junior League Announces Its 2023 Outstanding Sustainers and Outstanding Volunteers to be Honored at the 71st Annual Winter Ball
The NYJL to Celebrate Outstanding Sustainers Barbara Etzel and Marion S. Hedges and Outstanding Volunteers Blythe Winchester Brock, Marie T. Finan, Andrea Theresa McDermott, Christina Bott Murphy, and Contessa Officer. - January 16, 2023 - New York Junior League
Nashville Religion Communicators Encouraged to Enter and Win DeRose Hinkhouse Awards
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - January 14, 2023 - Religion Communicators Council
New Animated Short, The Bridge, Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge. - January 12, 2023 - PAWS NY
Pool Shark H2O Partners with USA Swimming Foundation to Offer Free Swimming Lessons - Help Us Save Lives
The economic and social impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic has restricted parents' and guardians’ ability to enroll their children in swimming lessons, resulting in an increase in cases of children drowning. Pool Shark H2O is partnering with the USA Swimming Foundation to reverse this trend and make swimming lessons more accessible. - January 10, 2023 - Pool Shark H2O, Inc.
End the Legacy, Dedicated to Providing Resources to and Advocating for the Genetic ALS and FTD Community, Presenting to FDA January 12
Individuals impacted by hereditary ALS and FTD announce the establishment of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for their community, Genetic ALS & FTD: End the Legacy. ALS and FTD are neurodegenerative diseases. ALS affects the motor system and leads to rapidly... - January 10, 2023 - Genetic ALS & FTD: End the Legacy
The National Widows Association: Founder Dedicates Her 60th Birthday to Helping the Cause of Providing Awareness, Community, Support, and Resources for Widows
Darlyn Turner, the founder of The National Widows Association, decided that for her 60th birthday, instead of having a fancy gala for herself and family, to host a Birthday Benefit Bash. Darlyn founded NWA one year after the sudden passing of her husband in 2018. After discovering the neglect, oversight, and lack of resources available to widows, Darlyn decided she had to become a voice to this population of over 258 million women worldwide. - January 09, 2023 - The National Widows Association
Shyne Awards Foundation Seeks Nominations to Honor Achievements of Young Leaders
Nominations open for 14th Annual Shyne Awards honoring accomplishments of teens, young adults. - January 09, 2023 - The Shyne Awards Foundation
PAWS NY Raises $114,000 to Support Work Leading into 2023
All funds raised will allow the organization to continue to provide pet care support to older adults and other New Yorkers in need. - January 09, 2023 - PAWS NY
New England’s Longest Running Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
25th annual adaptive Winter Sports Clinic, for veterans with disabilities, takes place January 9-13 at Mount Sunapee. The longest-running but also the second-largest in the United States. - January 06, 2023 - NEHSA
The 9th Annual Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic
The Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament which first started in the mid-1970’s returns to the court with equal billing for the girls and boys teams. - January 05, 2023 - Commonwealth Motors
Locally Recognized Cranberry Junction Ice Cream Store Restores Hope to Caregivers with Its Philanthropic Efforts Through It's Cones for Caregivers Program
Cranberry Junction Ice Cream, under the leadership of Mohammad Mahmoud, in Hackensack, New Jersey, once again brings holiday delight to caregivers, essential workers and local providers through Cranberry Junction’s Cones for Caregivers Program with expansion set for this 2023 year. Mr. - January 03, 2023 - Cranberry Junction Ice Cream
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Awards $704,000 in Grant Funding to Gatesway Foundation
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLBank) has awarded Gatesway Foundation with a grant of $704,000 for use toward the Housing Transformation Plan for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This grant was provided through the FHLBank Topeka – Affordable Housing Program (AHP). - December 31, 2022 - Gatesway Foundation, Inc.
Gatesway Announces Relocation of Business Office to Metro Tulsa
Local non-profit relocates Business Office to CityPlex Towers in Metro Tulsa. - December 30, 2022 - Gatesway Foundation, Inc.
Chevy Dude Sets an Example of Generosity by Gifting a Car to a Struggling Single Mom
Mike Davenport, a famous YouTuber, gifted a car to a struggling single mom with the help of Jacobs Well, a Southern Indiana nonprofit organization. - December 28, 2022 - Mikes Car Store
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY Named Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, one of the nation’s premiere half marathons that will take runners on a 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan on March 19, 2023. The race is organized by New York Road... - December 27, 2022 - PAWS NY
Salvation Army Expects Increase in Demand for Services with Frigid Weather
With the mercury set to plunge later this week in the region and the end of kettle donation season fast-approaching, The Salvation Army of Central Virginia is gearing up for an increase in demand for their services, while at the same time making a last-minute push for donations to their Red Kettle campaign to help cover costs. - December 24, 2022 - The Salvation Army Central Virginia