Philanthropy Press Releases
Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation Gets Support From MISSION BBQ American Heroes Cup Campaign
Today, The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation and MISSION BBQ announced the launch of the latest "American Heroes Cup" campaign. Nearly half of the proceeds from the sale of the iconic cup will supplement the Foundation's efforts to…
Latino Community Fund Announces Health & Wellbeing Initiative in Partnership with Consulate General of Mexico
LCF Georgia, recognizing the critical importance of binational collaboration to address challenges in health access from the Latino community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, is excited to announce a partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico through the Ventanillas de Salud…
Help Line Offers Solace and Comfort to Those in Need of Someone to Talk to
Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Torino and Pro.Civi.Co.S Torino, the Civil Defense Volunteers of the Scientology Community, set up a telephone line called "Words of Comfort"—a helpline for anyone needing someone to talk to.The volunteers decided to provide this…
Cedar Enhances Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility With Relaunch of Cedar Cares
Cedar, a leading patient engagement and financial technology platform, today announced the relaunch of Cedar Cares, the company's charitable initiative. Cedar Cares will amplify the mission of Cedar by supporting nonprofit organizations that are improving access to healthcare, tackling climate…
Stop the Killing: Peace Ride Unites the Community
The sound of revving motors filled Spring Valley Park September 20 as 143 motorbikes, souped-up cars and 4-wheelers lined up for the first United in Peace Ride through Greater Kansas City. United in Peace is a multiethnic, multifaith movement that…
Scientology Initiative to Contain the Coronavirus Ignites a Grassroots Movement for Help Throughout South Africa
Since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown began, teams of South African Scientology Volunteer Ministers have been working around the clock, sanitizing orphanages, retirement homes, schools, churches, government offices, taxis and buses to prevent the spread of the virus. They are often…
Natura Bissé Celebrates the First Charity Edition of Beauty Lovers Day
Since 2014, Beauty Lovers Day has been celebrated as Natura Bissé’s International Beauty Day. On the occasion of this holiday, most of the brand's exclusive spas and retailers around the world dress in red and share festive surprises. This International…
Scientology Volunteer Ministers: Supporting Kids as They Start a New School Year Online
Volunteer Ministers with the Church of Scientology in Seattle formed a work party to put together school supplies for 200 students which included backpacks for each, dictionaries, pencils, erasers, paper, pens, highlighters, flash drives, earbuds, notebooks and many other essential items including…
Church of Scientology Kansas City: Part of the Interfaith Community Helping Kansas City Get Through the Pandemic Safe and Well
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Church of Scientology Kansas City volunteers have spent the last many Thursdays providing very needed food to vulnerable families. The Scientologists participate in the food drives organized by the Justice Center, Boone Tabernacle Church and Mt. Sinai…
South African Scientology Volunteer Ministers Contribute 200,000 Hours to Help Stop the Coronavirus
Since the coronavirus lockdown began in South Africa in March, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have contributed over 200,000 hours to contain the deadly pandemic. The team of 286 volunteers, including some 40 pastors of various religions, have sanitized more than 7,000…
Atlanta-Based Fintech Startup Closes $1.1M to Enable Greater Generosity for Donors and Nonprofits
Vennfi, the financial technology company for tax-exempt payments, announced that it closed a pre-seed funding round of $1.1M, composed of a diverse set of seasoned private investors. It will use the investment to expand the platform's capabilities and increase its…
CA Lending Company Launches Corporate Initiative to Lend a Helping Hand in Orange County With 'LoanMe Cares'
LoanMe kicks off the "LoanMe Cares" initiative with a $10,000 donation to Children's Hospital OC (CHOC), to help support the treatment of 250,000 children annually, regardless of their parent's ability to pay. A few short weeks later, LoanMe participated in…
Growing Impact Investing Club Seeks to Transform Food System
Today, Arabella Advisors and its food-system investment team announced the launch of “Good Food Ventures III.” Good Food Ventures (GFV) is a private impact investing club that provides members with access to hard-to-find, professionally vetted, early-stage impact investment opportunities. All…
Randall's Island Park Alliance Announces Drive Shack to Open on Golf Center Site
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) today announced that Drive Shack Inc. plans to open a new golf entertainment and recreation complex in Manhattan after the Company was awarded a site at Randall’s Island Park by New York City Department…
Randall's Island Park Alliance Fielding Dreams Gala 2018
On Wednesday, March 14, the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) hosted its 2018 Fielding Dreams Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City with 650 guests in attendance. The event, co-chaired by Lucy Fato, Executive Vice President and General Counsel…
Craig and Martine Zinn, and Subaru of Pembroke Pines Chooses JAFCO as Beneficiary Charity for the Share the Love Event
JAFCO celebrated the holiday season with their annual Family Funday. This annual event has become a staple for the families they serve at the JAFCO Children's Ability Center. The day was filled with holiday spirit as the families celebrated the…
'Operation Deep Dive' to Examine Veteran Suicide Causes and Factors
America’s Warrior Partnership, University of Alabama researchers and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation have partnered on a four-year research study that will examine the factors and potential causes involved in suicides and early mortality due to self-harm among military veterans. Funded…
Michael Gabelli Donates $10K to Goodwill NYNJ
Goodwill® Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. ("Goodwill NYNJ") is pleased to announce that Michael Gabelli has made a $10,000 donation to create the Michael and Kristina Gabelli Fellowship, which will provide transportation assistance and/or Driver…
Products on the Go Distributing 1,000 Diaper Sets to Hurricane Harvey Victims; Begins Preparations for Irma
Products On the Go, a South Florida-based company that sells pre-packaged, natural blend diaper sets, has begun shipping 1,000 of their specially formulated Diaper Changing Kits to the displaced people affected by Hurricane Harvey. Products On the Go is partnering…
Digital Donations Launches Learning Center for Nonprofit Organizations
Digital Donations, Inc., a global provider of alternative fundraising solutions that integrate a donation request at the point of sale, ATMs, online and on mobile devices, today announced the launch of the Digital Donations Learning Center, an educational platform that offers on-going…