Philanthropy Press Releases
The Fourth Annual City Summit and Gala by Founder Ryan Long Honors Colin Farrell and Bella Thorne While Raising Awareness for Charitable Organizations
The City Summit & Gala founded by Ryan Long took place on the weekend of the Academy Awards at Marriott Burbank Convention Center during Feb. 21-24, 2019 to raise awareness for the following beneficiary charities: Global Unity Foundation, Tucker Teens…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Serves Akshaya Patra's 3 Billionth Meal
Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi commemorated The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s serving of cumulative 3 billion meals at an event held at the organization’s campus in Vrindavan, Mathura, on Feb. 11, 2019. The Prime Minister was joined by…
Clear Skies Smile on February's Hollywood Village Cleanup—The First Anniversary of the Community Initiative
In a pleasant break from last week’s rain, it was clear skies Feb. 15, when dozens of volunteers, including members of a local Boy Scouts troop, gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre and set out armed with rakes, brooms and shovels for the…
Faith Leaders Thank Volunteers Who Served in the Aftermath of the Camp Fire
The memory of the Camp Fire may have faded for some, but not for the volunteers who continue to help or the victims still struggling to put their lives back together. Local religious leaders organized a banquet during Interfaith Harmony…
The Akshaya Patra Foundation Awarded the Prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize
On Jan. 16, 2019, the esteemed Gandhi Peace Prize was conferred upon Akshaya Patra for their contribution in providing mid-day meals to millions of school children in India. The International Gandhi Peace Prize, named after Mahatma Gandhi, is awarded by the Government…
Volunteer Helps Indonesia Cope With Disaster
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…
Celebrating Drug-Free Holidays for 30 Years
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 Spread Calm in the Face of French Riots
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…
TradePMR Completes 20th Anniversary Charitable '20-for-20 Initiative'
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…
Raising A Reader Literacy Program Rolled Out by Oklahoma City Public Schools, Reaching Thousands of Families
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…
Red Sneakers for Oakley and E.A.T. (End Allergies Together) Host Evening to Support Food Allergy Awareness and Research Toward a Cure
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…
Diversity Stars in Multicultural Destination: Scientology, Harlem
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.…
Seeking to Better the Lives of Women and Children
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 Nonprofits Raise $52 Million on #GivingTuesday 2018
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…
Michael and Kristina Gabelli Make Donation to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
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.…
VOICES FOR HUMANITY Takes on India's Drug Culture With Vasu Yajnik-Setia
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…
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…
Runners Celebrate Their Sport Worldwide on Nov. 11
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 Working to Improve Youth Access to Technology in Rural America
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…
Voices for Humanity Joins Jorge De Tagle in Fighting Drugs and Crime in the Philippines
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.…