Latest News - Non Profit

Shop handmade to support women around the world

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan continues 25th anniversary celebration by awarding grants totaling $125,000 to 50 nonprofit organizations that serve people with disabilities throughout the region.

Children’s Progress announced today that CEO Kevin Greaney will be honored as “Man of the Year” by the Physically Challenged Irish and American Youth Team on Friday, December 4, 2009.

Taryn Birkmire, President of the Long Island Chapter of the NYS Association of Health Care Providers (HCP), is this year’s recipient of the 2009 Member of the Year Award named for Edna A. Lauterbach.

Spokane, WA factoring company volunteered for the 10th Annual Tom's Turkey Drive. Complete turkey dinners were sold to grocery store patrons for $15 and donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, which supports 20 emergency food banks in the Spokane area.

Blue Water Spa will host a Community Food Drive benefiting the Interfaith Food Shuttle of NC, December 12th, 2009 from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Cinema West and Elliott Homes are hosting a sneak preview event on Dec. 9, 2009, kicking off the grand opening of Folsom’s new Palladio 16 Cinemas, Sacramento region’s only all-digital projection theatre. Proceeds will benefit Mercy Foundation.

Concert Band Newly Selected To Represent California at 3rd Annual National Community Concert Band Sousa Festival & 2010 National Festival Of The States In Washington

Non-profit organization SOS Children’s Villages will be receiving $4,500 from money raised at 14th Annual Gala of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc.

Today it was announced that The Silver Star Families of America (SSFOA) and Military Connection.com have found the best Veterans Affairs and the best Military Primary Care Doctors in the country.

The Shop Rat Foundation has received a $10,000 grant for the Jackson Community Foundation to support its operations.

Qittle™ Mobile Marketing Firm Fills Non-Profit Position

The IJIS Institute announces the release of a new document, NIEM Conformance for RFPs. The document is intended to be a resource for justice and public safety practitioners to help ensure RFPs meet best practices for information sharing.

More Than 25 Vendors To Participate In Holiday Event

The BBC 2 Wake up to Wogan show launches “Things that Money Cant Buy” auction for Children in Need on Monday 16th November with a Wainwright walking package staring Julia Bradbury and The Skiddaw Hotel in Keswick.

Some of America’s leading authors have donated signed copies of their best selling books to be auctioned online by a British Multiple Sclerosis charity BrAMS.

To mark International Volunteer Day on December 5, youth development charity, Lattitude Global Volunteering is recognising its volunteers both in the UK and abroad who contribute over 40,000 volunteer hours every week.

Indian citizens sign on airline ticket to get PM to attend climate change negotiations

The Jerry Clark Foundation whose goal is to create individuals that will be assets to society celebrates its first year of service to the Atlanta community

Yakimbi launches Peoplesboat.com – The unique website for the round the world charity boat that everyone can have a picture or logo on.

Planeterra’s “Project Cuzco Kids” Will Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Adventure Tour Participants Exploring Peru's Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley.

Attorney Scott Murray, Esq. and Jason J. Guari, Esq. served on the Host Committee for an evening fundraiser benefiting Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County.

Please help us provide a Christmas for Seniors That Would Otherwise Not Have Christmas This Year.

Planeterra’s “Project Cuzco Kids” Will Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Adventure Tour Participants Exploring Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

Answer Center America teams up with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to help brighten the holidays for local families and children.

BrainLine received the Best in Class Award, the highest award in the Health/Nutrition Category, from Interactive Media Council, Inc. The IMC recognizes excellent web design and development with their Interactive Media Awards.

The Silver Star Families of America announces the election of a new National President and Board of Directors.

The Pilot Light Foundation and the Sudan Self Help Foundation have teamed up to bring the Micro-Credit Project to refugees of war in Southern Sudan. This type of micro loan was brought to the forefront by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus.

Avenue Pink issues a call to action to join the fight against HIV/AIDS with an HIV/AIDS awareness/testing digital campaign, challenging participants to share "photo stories" of his/her World AIDS Day event experience, launching on December 1.

C.E.O. Women Founder and CEO Farhana Huq receives commendation for the organization’s efforts in assisting low-income immigrant and refugee women

Eden Autism Services Florida’s urban-farming project, the “Garden at Eden,” will host an open house and hayride, free and open to the public.

A brand new web resource has just launched aiming to help non-profits raise more money despite the bad economy.

Providing local help for the homeless this season could not be easier; from November 27th through Saturday, December 9th, local New Yorkers can donate toys for homeless city kids at any Manhattan Mini Storage location.

DSA donations directed to Pickens County Habitat

Crossville donations directed to Appalachian Youth Center

Taking a break and having a laugh at the Triad Theatre to support a life-saving program for the animals of New York City.

Gina Sanchez, financial stability coordinator for La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha, was named “Hispanic Woman of the Year” for Southeastern WI and was honored with “Gina Sanchez Day” proclaimed by Waukesha Mayor Larry Nelson.

The second edition of India Denim Day 2009 event was organized on 1st December 2009, coinciding with the World AIDS Day, to promote HIV & AIDS Awareness at the Federation of Indian Export Organizations building, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi.

On the heals of a successful NSIA Washington event, Grant Putnam is also the auctioneer for this Holiday Banquet and Auction. The silent auction and cocktails will begin the evening followed by dinner and closing with the live auction.

People living in the United States are blessed with opportunities to develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills and to pursue their own individual dreams.

Founded by university students in 2009, the Canadian Hero Fund is a registered charity dedicated to assisting military families, with a focus on grassroots initiatives and youth engagement.

Houston, TX – On Sunday, December 6, 2009, 4pm, Dr. Sandy Murphy and Elect Lady School of Ministry & Mentoring Academy sponsors ministry license and ordination service “The Prophetic Outpouring” at Signs & Wonders Apostolic Outreach Ministry.

The spa’s first annual Crop for the Cure event brought together women from all walks of life who want to find a cure for breast cancer.

Ooh! La, La! Couture in collaboration w/ Family 1st & the United States Marines offer hundreds of underprivileged Toys for Tots girl recipients a chance to meet their favorite celebrities and a surprise beautiful dress for the holidays.

MVP Owner gives her time, money to non-profit organization

HAD Found is taking women who have been exposed to abuse and on December 12, 2009 will be completely making them over for the new year.

‘The VOW’ helps women reach inner enlightenment

The PSL Sunset Rotary’s first Golf Collection Program has created a tremendous response from the community. The club created the program to collect used golf equipment to benefit Port St. Lucie High School’s Boys’ Golf Team.

An Evening benefiting The American Diabetes Association

A three-day build brigade will be held December 4-6 to provide severely injured SSG Maurice Craft with a new specially adapted barrier free home. The build brigade will take place at 3637 Ambition Road in Fayetteville, NC.