NonProfit

Pasadena Honors Local Nonprofit and Late Superior Court Judge for Lasting Community Contributions

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Pasadena, CA — At a recent City Council meeting, Pasadena city officials designated October 2024 as “First Tee Greater Pasadena Month,” celebrating the 18th anniversary of the local nonprofit that has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of young people through golf. The council gathered to commend the organization’s efforts in educating youth on life skills and core values through the sport. First Tee Greater Pasadena has greatly impacted the community since its inception, reaching over 245,000 young individuals and their families. The program integrates golf instruction with life lessons and character-building activities, … Read more

Appeals Court Rejects ‘Excessive’ $5 Million Payout in Housing Nonprofit Dispute

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New York – A federal appeals court has overturned a $5 million award originally granted to a housing nonprofit, deeming the sum excessive. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the lower court made errors in awarding the large punitive damages for alleged housing discrimination. The case originated when a housing nonprofit accused a real estate company of racial discrimination, alleging that they deliberately avoided renting apartments to African American tenants. The lawsuit led to a 2019 trial in which the nonprofit was awarded $5 million as punitive damages by a New York district … Read more

Nonprofit Challenges Washington State Prisons on Gender Integration Policies, Considers Legal Action

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Seattle, WA — A prominent civil-liberties group has issued a warning that it may file a lawsuit against the Washington state prison system. The reason cited is the controversial policy that allows individuals who were male at birth but identify as female to be housed in women’s facilities. The nonprofit argues that this practice could potentially violate the rights of female inmates, raising significant security and privacy concerns. Legal representatives from the organization stated during a recent press conference that the introduction of biological males into female prisons has led to a range of issues, … Read more

Former Finance Director in Tennessee Counters Embezzlement Claims, Alleges Corruption Among Nonprofit Leaders

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NEWPORT, Tenn. — In response to allegations of embezzlement, the legal representative for the former finance director of the Cocke County Partnership has declared his client’s innocence, stating she is actively cooperating in a potential state investigation concerning other leaders within the organization. Instead of being implicated in wrongdoing, she is providing evidence to assist authorities, according to her lawyer. The controversy erupted last month when the nonprofit entity responsible for fostering economic development in Cocke County initiated legal action against its former finance director Sommer White, along with District 6 Post 1 County Commissioner … Read more