Socially conscious companies are having a moment, and making a serious global impact. TOMS Shoes has forever changed the way that retail approaches philanthropy, and with Whole Foods, Inner City Threads, Olivia Wilde’s Conscious Commerce, and other companies following suit, it’s amazing to see the way that major brands are becoming humanitarian leaders. One new […]
There are several different nonprofit organizations out there, some big and some small. Altruist is a new organization that has a fresh and innovative approach to giving. The website explains that if you donated just $1 per month, we could raise over $38 million for non-profits every year. We had a chance to interview Jared […]
Earlier this month, various New York City law firms laced up their skates to compete in a hockey tournament that benefitted Ice Hockey In Harlem. Dubbed the Lawyers’ Cup, this fundraiser-tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event, and one that raises vital funds for Ice Hockey In Harlem, an organization dedicated to education and […]
World’s Best Cat Litter™ is partnering with four of the world’s most Internet famous cats to launch the largest GiveLitter™ charities yet. The goal is to raise 50,000 pounds of litter to shelter cats in need. The cats participating are Lil BUB, Hamilton the Hipster Cat, Murdock the Marvelous and Nala Cat. All of these […]
Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) is the world’s largest reservation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of retired Thoroughbred horses. Thousands of horses have been cared for with the help of TRF’s services, and dedicated humanitarians and equestrian-enthusiasts have helped to put the organization on the map. Since 2011, the Earle I. […]
Saturday, March 15th, 2014 marked the third anniversary of the horrific Syrian Conflict, a civil struggle that has reportedly claimed the lives of 140,000 innocent people, and has forced 2 million more to flee. At the heart of this struggle are the Syrian children that many are now referring to as a “lost generation” because […]
The United Nations’ UN Women branch recently launched the HeForShe Campaign, an initiative to end violence against women on a global level. HeForShe is a movement that focuses on encouraging men to stand up for the rights of women everywhere. Every day, women around the world face economic inequality, violence, sexual assault, and other injustices; […]
You already know that innovation and technology are the most prominent qualities found in Silicon Valley, but now you can also associate “philanthropy” with the land of start-ups. Earlier this month, Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff teamed up with Tipping Point Community, one of the largest poverty-fighting organizations in the Bay Area. Together, Benioff and Tipping […]
Kids of Kathmandu is a non-profit organization that utilizes artistic resources to raise awareness about the needs of orphans in Kathmandu, Nepal. Founded by modern furniture designer Andrew Raible and his partner, photographer Jami Saunders, Kids of Kathmandu’s mission is to raise funds to better the lives of Nepali orphans, and to increase global visibility […]
Anyone who has fostered an animal, grown up with a family pet, or has spent time around dogs is familiar with the benefits of bonding with animals. Safe Humane, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago knows how profound this kind of bond can be, and is using it to empower and educate local at-risk youth. […]