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PPE: COVID-Related Profits Contributed to Non-profits
The newly launched Battle COVID Movement (www.BattleCovid.org) is a unique social enterprise selling PPE and UVC sterilization and disinfection equipment and distributing 100% of net profits to charities supporting vulnerable populations. - August 19, 2020 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation
Independent India Healthcare Reality Check: Policy, Business & Technology Debate by IIHD India
“India will now have to move forward in the new policy era with a new framework and mindset. We have to work on three-agenda points, first nurturing research and innovations; second, encouraging local with a global approach in business and third, producing the right skill-sets while bringing synergies between social, economic, and environment,” said Dr. Ruchi Sogarwal, Founder and CEO, IIHD India during Live Debate on Independent India: Healthcare Reality Check. - August 17, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
UCLA and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) Kick Off Annual “Dribble for the Cure” with Urgent Call for Public to Help Save Lives of Children with Cancer
An annual event that raises money for children's cancer research is going virtual. - August 12, 2020 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Operation Food Search Holds Gleaning Event
Nonprofit's newest partnership involves harvesting unwanted produce for food insecure families. - August 08, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Adoptions From The Heart Hosts First Virtual Week of Workouts
Join Adoptions From The Heart's Virtual Week of Workouts to Honor All Birth Parents. - August 07, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local Vulnerable Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids is set to host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza, touted as Palm Beach County’s biggest birthday celebration, all proceeds will benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - August 06, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Adoptions From The Heart’s "AFTHtv" Dedicates Season 6 to Black Voices in Adoption
This summer AFTHtv is dedicating its entire sixth season to serve as a program giving Black voices within the adoption triad (adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees) the platform to discuss racial matters and adoption in today’s society. New episodes air on the nonprofit’s official... - August 05, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Wallis Companies Raise $50,000 for Operation Food Search
Locally owned On the Run stores keep team members employed and help local community. - August 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Dream Foundation Announces Director of Development
Susie Willett joins national dream-granting organization. - August 04, 2020 - Dream Foundation
PAWS NY Receives $20,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Help Keep Pets and People Together
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has received a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help keep more pets in loving homes and out of shelters in New York City. PAWS NY is the only nonprofit organization in New York City that is dedicated exclusively to providing services to help vulnerable... - July 31, 2020 - PAWS NY
1st Asia Pacific Virtual Hepatitis Summit (APHS)
On World Hepatitis Day, the International Institute for Human Development along with partners organized the 1st Asia Pacific Hepatitis Virtual Summit inviting people across the world, particularly resource-constrained countries - to discuss strategies and approaches to find the “missing... - July 30, 2020 - International Institute for Human Development
Catholic Charities of St. Louis and Operation Food Search Host Drive-Through Event
Nonprofits provide food and personal supplies to the public. - July 29, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Children Leading the Way in Giving Back
Easterseals North Georgia has been selected as a beneficiary of the 2020 Jump Ahead Benefit Horse Show. - July 24, 2020 - Easterseals North Georgia
The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Neighborfood Express
New program helps feed kids and families living in food insecure neighborhoods. - July 24, 2020 - Marcus Harris Foundation
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Teams with Tigerlily Foundation for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
Largest scientific conference dedicated solely to breast cancer research and treatment takes #InclusionPledge to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color - July 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
CSH Awarded $50M in New Markets Tax Credits
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund announced an award of $50 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing) as part of their 2019 round of allocations. “This year’s allocation comes at a... - July 17, 2020 - Corporation for Supportive Housing
DeAnna Minus-Vincent of RWJBarnabas Health Appointed to CSH’s National Board of Directors
CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing), a national nonprofit, recently appointed DeAnna Minus-Vincent, Corporate Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health, to a three-year term. The newest addition to CSH’s Board of Directors represents the significant role hospitals play in addressing the needs... - July 16, 2020 - Corporation for Supportive Housing
Posse Receives Grant from Willis Towers Watson to Support Its Programs Nationwide
The Posse Foundation has announced it received a grant of $110,000 in February 2020 from Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The grant supports Posse Scholars across 10 program sites nationwide through the Posse Veterans Program. Combined with the company’s past support for the program, this grant establishes Willis Towers Watson as a lead corporate sponsor of The Posse Foundation. - July 13, 2020 - The Posse Foundation
Operation Food Search Holds 10th Annual Shop Out Hunger Day
Summertime food drive to help alleviate the area's food insecurity. - July 12, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Dierbergs Markets Raises More Than $160,000 for Operation Food Search
Dierbergs created campaigns to benefit nonprofit's emergency response and Operation Backpack program. - July 03, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search Receives $75,000 from MAZON
Nonprofit to use funds for local anti-hunger strategic initiatives. - June 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
On June 25, "How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series” to Feature Two Big Names in the Washington State Brewing Scene
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is excited to announce that on Thursday, June 25, they will be hosting the second episode of their new “How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series,” featuring Kevin Smith of Bale Breaker Brewing Company and Mike Smith of B.T. Loftus... - June 20, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Operation Food Search to Host 27th Annual Golf Tournament
Swing to Heal Hunger fundraiser to benefit non-profit agency's programs and services. - June 19, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Nancy Perry Graham, Stand Together Senior Editorial Director, Joins Dream Foundation
Multi-journalism award-winning Graham to join the Board of the national dream-granting organization. - June 18, 2020 - Dream Foundation
Lion's Choice Donates Nearly $21,000 to Operation Food Search
Fast food restaurant's guests contribute to round-up fundraising campaign. - June 17, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Cardinals Care Donates $50,000 to Operation Food Search
Gift to provide approximately 22,500 nutritious meals to children this summer. - June 14, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search Hosts Summer Child Nutrition Webinar
St. Louis nonprofit shares summer food resources with those experiencing food insecurity. - June 12, 2020 - Operation Food Search
National Patient Advocacy Organizations Band Together for #InclusionPledge to Ensure Equity for Black Women
National breast cancer patient advocacy organizations frustrated by the lack of measurable action taken to improve healthcare equity and access for women of color, come together to sign the #InclusionPledge. - June 11, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Operation Food Search Launches Summer Meals Kickoff
Nonprofit adjusts nutritious food program to address the current climate. - June 10, 2020 - Operation Food Search
The Cassata Foundation Donates 300 Meals
Feeding the Local Community While Supporting Local Merchants - June 05, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
Live Well Foundation Donates $30,000 to Community Foundation of South Lake to Feed Those in Need
Collaborating with Community Foundation of South Lake (CFSLC), Live Well Foundation of South Lake continues to support the community. - June 05, 2020 - Live Well Foundation of South Lake, Inc.
Operation Food Search Earns Highest GuideStar Recognition
Nonprofit recognized for transparency with its strategies and finances for third consecutive year. - June 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Poet and Poets' Choice Director Richard Harteis is Pleased to Announce the Publication of "Plague Poems: 2020 Vision"
These new works reflect on life since the pandemic began with allusions to Albert Camus’ philosophy and his indictment of the fascism of WWII, a plague which seems to have raised its ugly head in our own time. The collection is augmented with stunning, shamanistic paintings by Rita Dawley as well as beautiful floral images by the Chinese artist Yujuan Zhai (Juner Patnode) symbols of peace and hope. - June 01, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
The Cassata Foundation Gives Supports Local Businesses and Suffolk County Police Department
On Wednesday May 27, 2020, Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn donated to the Suffolk County Police Department 2nd Precinct “500” KN95 face masks, providing “100” meals from NY Panini and a monetary donation of... - May 31, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
Bayer Fund Donates $100,000 to Operation Food Search
Gift to strengthen growing food programs and community partnerships. - May 30, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Goldman Sachs & Co. Managing Director Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Jennifer Kopylov, managing director at Goldman Sachs & Co., as the newest member of its national board of directors. - May 29, 2020 - The Posse Foundation
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces William Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership
Honoring the name and legacy of a Black Belt leader, Rev. William Curry, this scholarship helps youth of the Black Belt to further their education and provide community leadership for the future. - May 29, 2020 - Black Belt Community Foundation
PAWS NY Offering Virtual Volunteer Orientations
With New York City’s stay-at-home orders, PAWS NY continues to connect with potential volunteers via virtual trainings. - May 23, 2020 - PAWS NY
Bunge Donates $25,000 to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for its Emergency Food Response initiative. - May 22, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Tigerlily Foundation Will Host Virtual #ListenUpMBC Confab on Young Women’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Disparities During Women’s Health Month
Three Day Event Convenes Patient Advocates, Healthcare Providers, Scientists, Policymakers, Industry Leaders, Faith and Grassroots Organizations and Influencers for a National Conversation to eliminate the disparity gap and Improve the Health Outcomes of African American Women. - May 21, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation
Catholic Charities of St. Louis and Operation Food Search Hold Food Distribution Event
Nonprofits work together for the first time to feed more than 450 families. - May 20, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search Raises More Than $65,000 from Give STL Day
Nonprofit has sixth highest total out of nearly 1,000 organizations. - May 17, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Black Belt Community Foundation’s “Operation Face Mask” Aids 12 Counties
BBCF has begun its first round of PPE (face mask) distribution across 12 counties of the Alabama Black Belt through partnering with Until We Do It and with the support of Bella Canvas, America's largest t-shirt maker. - May 16, 2020 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Autism Housing Report Announced Same Day as CDC Announces 2.2% of Adults Are Autistic
The release of new CDC estimates that 1 in 45 adults are on the autism spectrum coincides with the announcement of a groundbreaking report to define and segment housing opportunities for autistic adults and others with neurodiversities called A Place in the World. Madison House Autism Foundation's... - May 15, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
Operation Food Search Receives $1.3 Million Grant from St. Louis County
Funds will assist children and families during upcoming summer months. - May 15, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Incredibly Unique Here to Help Foundation is Making Dramatic Impact During Pandemic
Here to Help has helped over 8500 people facing an emergency and is now trying to conquer economic fallout of COVID-19. - May 14, 2020 - Here to Help Foundation
The Cassata Family Donates 1000 N95 Facemasks, 100 Meals and $15,000 to Huntington Hospital
On Tuesday May 5, 2020 Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn, made a donation to Huntington Hospital of 1000 N95 face masks to the medical personnel, provided 100 meals from NY Panini to the employees and staff, and made a monetary donation... - May 07, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
ALS TDI Hosts “Gamers vs. ALS” Virtual Livestream Event to Benefit Critical ALS Research
Gamers can join the livestream video game event on Tiltify, May 3-9, to raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute. - May 03, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
My-State Trek Virtual Event Provides New Opportunity to Support ALS Research While Social Distancing
Virtual event provides opportunities to get active at home and raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). - April 29, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
National Breast Cancer Non-Profit Turns Loss Into an Opportunity to Help Others
The Tigerlily Foundation launches a virtual programming series that provides free health and wellness support for individuals during these challenging times surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Pure Cat Initiative" was launched in honor of Catherine "Cat" Odderstol. Cat was dedicated to helping others have a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness and believed it should be a standard way of life, not just during challenging times. - April 28, 2020 - Tigerlily Foundation