Philanthropy Press Releases

​As 2018 drew to a close, Indonesia was reeling from the last of nearly 2,000 disasters in the previous 12 months. Tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, flooding and mudslides killed thousands and left hundreds of thousands homeless.   Catastrophes are common in this island nation, the…

For three decades, Drug-Free Marshals have been setting an example for Ontario youth and this year was no exception. The group held its annual Christmas festival—a fun-filled afternoon of games and entertainment. This year’s festival included music, hot chocolate, arts and…

Volunteers distribute copies of "The Way to Happiness: A Common Sense Guide to Better Living"—along the Champs-Elysées and throughout the 8th arrondissement, which has been a flashpoint for the riots. In shop windows, they place copies of a poster calling for calm and they…

When TradePMR, a custodial and brokerage-services provider dedicated to serving registered investment advisors (RIAs), announced their plans earlier this year to celebrate its 20th anniversary by organizing and participating in 20 service projects, all led and staffed by TradePMR employees, it…

​Oklahoma City Public Schools has begun implementing an early childhood literacy and family engagement program in its elementary schools that aims to develop long-term reading habits among children in Oklahoma City. The program is being funded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur…

On Thursday, Nov. 29, Red Sneakers for Oakley and E.A.T. (End Allergies Together) co-hosted the sold-out first annual fundraising event at Club Colette to support food allergy awareness and research toward a cure. Almost all of the attendees wore their “most…

Scientology Network’s DESTINATION: SCIENTOLOGY, the weekly travelogue series that takes viewers inside Scientology Churches all around the world and discovers what makes each one unique, announces an episode featuring Harlem, New York, on Dec. 3, 2018. DESTINATION: SCIENTOLOGY airs Monday at 9 p.m.…

Giselle Foundation is a registered foundation with the government of Kenya working to improve the lives of children, youth and women — to better their health, education and economic opportunities. One of the most serious threats to their wellbeing is drugs.…

​​​​GiveGab, the Nonprofit Giving Platform, was established in 2011 with the mission to make it easier for fundraising professionals to be great at their jobs. And they’ve proven over the years to have done just that, helping tens of thousands…

The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (“CFP”) is pleased to announce that Michael and Kristina Gabelli have made a $25,000 donation that will help provide college scholarships for military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.…

Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring the work of anti-drug activist Vasu Yajnik-Setia premiering Nov. 14, 2018. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs…

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…

Every runner on the planet is invited to run on World Run Day, Nov. 11, 2018. The event is intended to attract the most passionate runners on the globe with its virtual celebration of running. Runners run a distance of…

New Hampshire State Representative Tim Josephson (D-Canaan) has always been and continues to be focused on improving education and finding solutions for the opioid epidemic plaguing rural New Hampshire. He has now upped his ante in these efforts by joining…

Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring the work of community activist, Jorge (Jerry) De Tagle, premiering Oct.…

​The “Bandit” is finally coming out on World Run Day, this November 11! So too are the Naked Runners, The Hash House Harriers, and all types of fleet-footed Charity Runners. Every runner on the planet is invited to run in…

With its mission to bring unconditional help to communities across the Western United States, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Cavalcade has been doing just that since August in the St. Louis metro area. The Scientology Volunteer Minister (VM) program, inaugurated by Scientology founder L. Ron…

 The D'Addario Foundation continues its legacy of partnering with hundreds of music programs serving thousands of kids, data has shown conclusively that immersive music education programs could be the single, most effective way to engage students, build self-confidence and create community. This…

Music marked the opening of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers European Continental Cavalcade on Medborgarplatsen Square, one of the largest squares in Stockholm, with passersby joining in the dancing. Although Stockholm is ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, there,…

Mayors and government officials across the U.S. filled backpacks with food for students in their communities as a part of the fifth annual “Blessings in a Backpack Day.” More than 75 city leaders joined forces with local Blessings in a…