Philanthropy Press Releases
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…
Kindness Restores Faith in These Challenging Times
While encouraging friends, neighbors and local merchants to help bring the pandemic under control by complying with protocols, Volunteer Ministers from the Edinburgh Scientology Church, the Hubbard Academy of Personal Independence (HAPI), help brighten the days of those isolated by the lockdown.Since May, Edinburgh VMs have…
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…
Neighborhood Health Center Receives $100K Grant From the Oregon Community Foundation
Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Washington County CARES Program Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation to sustain dental care programs serving low-income populations. NHC is a non-profit community health center that offers…
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…
Randall's Island Park Alliance Donates Produce from Urban Farm to Support Local Food Pantries
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) announced today that it will donate fresh produce from its Urban Farm to help community food pantries fight hunger during the COVID -19 pandemic. RIPA will be donating to two food pantries in New York…
Swiss Scientologists Reach Out With Vital Information on Prevention
Volunteer Ministers from the Churches of Scientology of Switzerland are providing educational booklets to help the community continue the progress made so far in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. And a study released June 1 highlights why these booklets are important. The study,…
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…
Gunther Motor Company Invests $25,000 in HOPE South Florida to Aid in Their Work in Combating the Community Impact of COVID-19
Gunther Motor Company announced it would be presenting HOPE South Florida with a gift of $25,000 in support of their works in aiding individuals within the South Florida community faced with struggles brought on by the effects COVID-19. For 50…
CNote's Promise Account Taps Power of Cash for Competitive Returns + Social Impact
Driven by the conviction that cash holdings are an underused tool for social good, CNote has launched the Promise Account, a cash solution for foundations and other institutional investors that’s optimized for returns, impact and insurance. The Promise Account targets…
Calling All Teens Who Want to Make a Difference: Riley's Way Foundation Announces the Call for Kindness
In a new year and decade, in a country divided, Riley’s Way Foundation challenges U.S. teens, 13 to 19, to apply for grants to bring more kindness into the world. On Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in honor of Dr. Martin…
Michael Gabelli Donates to The Jackie Robinson Foundation
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (“JRF”) has received a $10,000 donation from Michael Gabelli to support its celebrated JRF Scholarship Program. Founded in 1973 by Rachel Robinson, Jackie Robinson’s widow, the JRF Mentoring and Leadership Development Program addresses the financial need of…
Agape Youth and Family Center to Host Annual Arise Empowerment Experience for Women and Girls
Agape Atlanta Youth and Family Center will host the second annual Arise: An Agape Empowerment Experience for Women and Girls on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, from 1:30–4 p.m. at Flourish Atlanta. Arise is an Agape fundraising event created for both mothers and…
Steinger, Greene & Feiner Announces Winner of Fall 2019 Child Advocacy Scholarship
The law firm of Steinger, Greene & Feiner has announced California resident Gabriella Sergi as the winner of its the semi-annual Law Scholarship for Child Advocates. Gabriella is attending the University of California Hastings College of the Law and is…