Philanthropy Press Releases
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…
Chris Long to Donate 10 Game Checks to Educational Equity Cause; Launches 'Pledge 10 for Tomorrow' Campaign
The Chris Long Foundation announced today that Chris Long will donate his upcoming 10 NFL game checks to further his support of educational equity. In conjunction with his contribution, Long is launching the Pledge 10 for Tomorrow campaign. The campaign…
Square Feathers Sews Pet Beds for Shelters of Animals Displaced by Hurricanes
As people are suffering in the aftermath of two consecutive hurricanes – Harvey and Irma, thousands of pets are faced with the extraordinary hardship of being displaced. As countless humane society-like organizations have rushed from all parts of the country to…
American Heart Association Walk in Asbury Park
“The walk was terrific, as the guy in charge of the weather I did great,” said Survivor Ambassador Howard Schoor as he started off the day sharing the story that brought him there, “I had no symptoms whatsoever. I felt no chest…
BW NICE's Somerset Chapter Announces Businesswoman of the Year
Sejal Sharma, has been selected as this year’s Businesswoman of the Year from BW NICE, Inc. Somerset County Chapter. Sejal oversees operations, business development, corporate relations, and strategic planning for the Executive Health Program as well as Bloodless Medicine and Surgery…
Bringing Supplies to Those in Need in Puerto Rico
Gas shortages, blocked roads, and flooding from Hurricane Maria are still making access to simple necessities such as food and water a challenge. So a team of Scientology Volunteer Ministers was happy to work with Puerto Rico Representative Jorge Navarro…
Canine Heroes Who Saved Lives in Mexico
Los Topos, the famous Mexican search and rescue team, pulled 33 men, women and children from the rubble of the Sept. 19 earthquake. But on nearly a third of these rescues, two sniffer dogs were a vital component: Zeus is…
Gregory J. Pepe Appointed to the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Board of Directors
Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Gregory J. Pepe has been appointed to The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Board of Directors. The New Haven County Bar Association recommended that Mr. Pepe be its…
iPOP!'s Next Big Star, Barbara Garcia, Makes Her Way to the Stage at the International Presentation of Performers in Las Vegas for 2018
iPOP! is the world’s leading talent event which promotes emerging talent to leading agents, managers, casting directors, and music industry professionals. Approaching their 13 year anniversary, many rising talents like Barbara Garcia aspire to strut their stripes on the show…
Taiwan Minister of Interior Awards Church of Scientology
Taiwan’s Minister of Interior Jiunn-rong Yeh presented the country’s Excellent Religious Group Award to the Church of Scientology of Taiwan in September in recognition of the outstanding work of the Church and its parishioners in providing humanitarian and social betterment programs for the people…
Helping Puerto Rico Recover From the Deadly Hurricane Season
Puerto Rico is utterly devastated. That was the painful fact of life that struck Kristie, a Scientology Volunteer Minister from Florida, who arrived Tuesday, Sept. 26. She is one of hundreds of Volunteer Ministers (VMs) arriving in Puerto Rico over the…
Raising Funds to Put Rockport, Texas, Back Together After Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey struck, radio and TV host and activist Kerri Kasem posted on her Facebook: “Houston needs help! Heading there today... Going with the amazing Volunteer Ministers who I went to Haiti with. They bring supplies, food, medicine, doctors, nurses, EMTs…
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…
Samaritan's Feet Announces 2017 'Hope Givers' and Honorees for the 'Person of the Year'
Samaritan’s Feet International is pleased to announce 12 outstanding honorees and servant leaders who exemplify its mission through their professional and philanthropic contributions to community and service as ‘Hope Givers’. These individuals and couples are committed to “inspiring others in…
Tervis and Disabled American Veterans Provide More Than $1 Million in Veteran Benefits
Tervis, the Florida-based drinkware company, donated more than $34,000 to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) through their July 4 partnership. Since each $1 donated to DAV in 2016 resulted in $34 in earned veteran benefits and services, the partnership has the…
Hello Neighbor Recieves $130K in Funding From USA for UNHCR and the Heinz Endowments to Assist Refugees in Post-Resettlement
Hello Neighbor, a mentorship program for post-resettlement refugees in the U.S., is proud to announce it has secured funding from USA for UNHCR and The Heinz Endowments. The combined $130,000 in funding will be used to run Hello Neighbor’s pilot…
Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Baton Rouge, Church of Scientology Dedicates New Louisiana Home
July 8 was a red-letter day for Louisiana, as leaders in the state's capital welcomed the Scientology Mission of Baton Rouge to its new, expanded home. The hot Louisiana sun warmed attendees as hundreds gathered for the grand opening ceremony just blocks…
Chefs' Showcase — Great Food for a Great Cause
At the Fifth Annual Chefs' Showcase in Clearwater, Florida, connoisseurs from across the Tampa Bay region were treated to the best in cuisine and the incomparable service and ambiance of the Church of Scientology Fort Harrison religious retreat. Cosponsored by…
Unlimited Horizons: The Freewinds Maiden Voyage Anniversary Recaps Transcendent 12 Months for Scientology
Saint Lucia—an Eastern Caribbean island nation famous for its pair of dramatically tapered mountains, volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, fishing villages, and an interior rainforest that leads to cliff-edge waterfalls—was the postcard-perfect scene for the convergence of several hundred of the…
Purple Lotus Walks a Mile in Her Shoes
Domestic violence should not happen to anybody. Ever. Period. Yet, on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and…
