Kate Kibbey, Wayne County, Mich., named 2008 Toyota National Family Literacy Teacher of the Year; includes $5,000 for literacy program and Kibbey will be featured on electronic billboard in Times Square.
- October 9, 2008National Credit Union Foundation received Better Business Bureau's Seal of Approval for its charitable efforts.
- October 9, 2008United Way and National Football League partnered for Hometown Huddle program to promote youth activity and fitness.
- October 9, 2008Greg Babe, president and CEO, Bayer Corporation, named board chair, Bayer USA Foundation.
- October 9, 2008Chronic Disease Fund raised over $135,000 through Shine On fundraiser for medical support of underinsured patients.
- October 9, 2008Fireman's Fund Insurance Company's Heritage Program has given $20M in donations to fire departments since inception in 2004.
- October 9, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development, Johnson & Johnson and World Wildlife Fund partnering to support health, population, environmental needs in Kenya, Nepal, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- October 9, 2008Anita L. DeFrantz, president, LA84 Foundation, to be inducted into International Women's Forum Hall of Fame.
- October 9, 2008Charles Bronfman Prize accepting nominations for $100,000 prize for humanitarian efforts by groups or individuals below age 50; nominations online.
- October 9, 2008Make-A-Wish Foundation presented Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards to 11 celebrities and industry leaders their help granting children's wishes.
- October 9, 2008Timothy F. Munoz, senior VP and head of marketing, Legg Mason, named to board, Business Volunteers United Maryland.
- October 9, 2008Robert F. Sherman, former program director for effective citizenry, Surdna Foundation, named executive director of Action Center to End World Hunger, Mercy Corps.
- October 9, 2008Jossey-Bass published "Winning Grants Step by Step, 3rd Edition," guide for grantseekers by Mim Carlson and Tori O'Neal-McElrath.
- October 9, 2008KDK-Harman Foundation launched new website created by NPower Texas.
- October 9, 2008Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy seeking nominations for Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards; online applications due Dec. 4.
- October 9, 2008New York Community Trust honored by United Hospital Fund during black-tie gala for efforts to address important health-care issues.