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St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Observes Period Poverty Awareness Week
The Diaper Bank's St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies program focuses on getting period products to individuals in need. - May 26, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Posse Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Launch Arts Leadership Scholarship in Puerto Rico; Bard College Offers Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships to Students from Puerto Rico
The Posse Foundation is expanding to recruit art students in Puerto Rico through a new project launched in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund and Bard College. Beginning this fall, the college success and youth leadership development organization will identify, select... - May 25, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Angela P. Starnes Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Angela P. Starnes of Golden, Colorado has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Angela P. Starnes Angela Starnes is the owner and director of 5280 Early... - May 25, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Encore Palm Beach County to Celebrate Employers Who Value Mature Workers at Business Awards Breakfast
All too often, the plight of the mature worker is overlooked. The picture becomes even more bleak, according to a report by the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, once the trickle-down impact of seniors forced into early retirement by COVID is factored into the equation. Encore Palm... - May 25, 2021 - Encore PBC
SFCMP Announces Executive Director Lisa Oman to Transition in Fall of 2021. Application Period Opens June 1.
The Board of Directors for the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players today announced that Lisa Oman, after six seasons, is leaving her role as Executive Director which will open up the position on September 1, 2021. Oman shares, “It's been an enormous honor to lead this organization and to... - May 25, 2021 - San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Martin F. Baumann to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Martin F. Baumann, Adjunct Professor at The Washington Campus, to its Board of Directors. - May 22, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Andrews & Associates Counseling Joins More Than 1,300 Partners and Cultural Leaders as Mental Health Advocate on the First-Ever Mental Health Action Day
Today, Andrews & Associates Counseling and more than 1,300 organizations, brands, government agencies and cultural leaders will participate in the inaugural Mental Health Action Day to drive the conversation from mental health awareness to mental health action. Convened by MTV Entertainment... - May 22, 2021 - Andrews & Associates Counseling
Nashville Religion Communicators DayBreak Discussions in June
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - May 22, 2021 - Religion Communicators Council
Millions Use Internet to Search for Hope; Nonprofit Responds with Invitation to Explore God
Online ministry responds to pandemic by maximizing impact of digital evangelism while in-person church services remain limited. - May 22, 2021 - Explore God
The Way to Happiness Association Honors Fathers
The Way to Happiness Association is observing Father’s Day with special virtual messages. - May 22, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
The Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center Says Millions of Americans with Vision Loss Don’t Know There’s Help
More than 3 million Americans 55 and older have difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses and only 5% of the individuals with vision loss who are eligible for services actually seek them. That’s why the Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center (IL... - May 21, 2021 - The Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center
JFS St. Louis Hires Human Resources Director
Erica Becker to oversee HR management and department operations for the 150-year-old nonprofit. - May 21, 2021 - Jewish Family Services
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces 2021 Arts Grant Cycle
The Black Belt Community Foundation is announcing its 2021 Arts Grant Cycle. Community-based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties are encouraged to apply. The BBCF seeks to support organizations who engage... - May 21, 2021 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Operation Food Search Names New Chief Operating Officer
Carlton Adams brings 25 years of strategic planning and development to the hunger relief nonprofit. - May 21, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Alexandria Cherry, Vice President, Emerging Markets Group Lead for Rare Disease at Pfizer, Joins Dream Foundation
Cherry to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - May 20, 2021 - Dream Foundation
Attorney Aaron Parnas Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors
Florida Justice Center, the state’s only criminal legal aid organization, announced today the addition of attorney Aaron Parnas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Parnas joins FLJC after serving as a pro bono attorney and as an advocate for the disenfranchised and marginalized. Bringing a passion... - May 20, 2021 - Florida Justice Center
Drug Enforcement Administration Dallas Office Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Conducts Cleanup at Bird’s Fort Trail Park
The Dallas office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a service project at Bird’s Fort Trail Park, 5756 Riverside Dr. Ten employee volunteers gathered at the park, which is part of Irving’s Campion Trail, on April 20. - May 20, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is Opening a New Baltimore City Location
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) is opening a new office in Baltimore, co-located with the Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) at 2923 E. Biddle Street. This new location will be dedicated to helping economically challenged adoptive, foster and... - May 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Mary’s Center Appoints Two New Board Members
Mary’s Center is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members whose expertise in corporate philanthropy and education will enable the organization to advance its mission of building better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. “Viki... - May 19, 2021 - Mary's Center
Folsom, CA Inventory Professional Achieves Appraisal Examiner Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Cynthia Breazeale for achieving the designation of Certified Appraisal Examiner. - May 19, 2021 - National Inventory Certification Association
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County Announces Graduation Celebration - Annual Scholarship & "Gifts for Grads"
Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County has launched Growing Grads, a new community campaign aimed to celebrate young adults who, despite involvement in the foster care system, are graduating. In conjunction with the launch, Speak Up For Kids received invaluable support from the Leadership Palm... - May 18, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
The Wizard of Loch Haven Park: A Choose-Your-Own-Path Musical Performance
The Wizard of Loch Haven Park is an audience participation and choose-your-own-path musical performance. - May 18, 2021 - Nathan Felix
Research Team in Canada Gives Hope to 100,000’s of Children Around the World with New Finding
Charity cheers as research team uses exosomes from amniotic fluid stem cells to treat underdeveloped fetal lungs, restarting growth & normal functioning. - May 17, 2021 - CDH International
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens in Forest Hills
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is now providing state-of-the-art cancer care services at 96-10 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The newest location will provide cutting-edge cancer treatment, making it NYCBS’s... - May 17, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) Standards Association Has Received Substantial Proposals in Response to Its Call for Technologies
At its 8th General Assembly, the international, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards association has received substantial proposals in response to its Call for Technologies on AI-based Company Performance Prediction Use Case. Meanwhile the development of its foundational AI Framework standard is steadily progressing and the technical review of responses to the Context-based Audio Enhancement (MPAI-CAE) and Multimodal Conversation (MPAI-MM - May 17, 2021 - MPAI
NIDCAP Federation International Releases Videos for Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
The NIDCAP Federation International proudly presents a free series of family resource videos available on their website. Produced by The NIDCAP Federation International, and funded by Dräger, the family resource videos are a series of conversations recorded to help support parents who have a premature or medically fragile baby in the hospital. Three new videos have been released in honor of Kangaroo Care Awareness Day. - May 16, 2021 - NIDCAP Federation International
THIRA Health Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission
THIRA Health was recently awarded the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission. - May 16, 2021 - THIRA Health
Operation Food Search Endowment Campaign Exceeds $5 Million Goal
Sunny Day Endowment, named after the hunger relief organization's longtime leader, recently reached $5.6 million milestone. - May 16, 2021 - Operation Food Search
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
Comedian Pamela Rae Schuller Headlines Activity-Packed Virtual Camp for Tourette Syndrome Families
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) has announced that comedian Pamela Rae Schuller will be performing and speaking to families affected by Tourette Syndrome at this year’s Camp FantasTIC. The virtual camp takes place on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,... - May 15, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 16-22, 2021) Recognizes Impact of Eosinophil-Associated Diseases
The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) will celebrate the 14th annual National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW) from May 16-22, 2021. APFED is engaging people across the world to raise awareness of eosinophil-associated diseases. Eosinophils (pronounced... - May 15, 2021 - APFED
Drug-Free Tennessee Encourages Safe, Drug-Free Summer for Youth
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - May 15, 2021 - Drug Free South
Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Honor Past Heroes on Memorial Day
In honoring the nation’s veterans and service members, mental health watchdog, CCHR, questions potential roll of psychotropic drugs & electroshock in 20-per-day vet suicides and service member suicides. - May 15, 2021 - CCHR Nashville
New Jersey Celebrities Come Out for Hunger
With the need greater than ever, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's virtual Blue Jean Ball raises over $1.2 million. - May 14, 2021 - Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Auerbach International Subtitles Inspiring Dalai Lama Documentary in 21 Languages Screened Over Four May-June Weekends
Global streaming release over four May-June weekends of first-ever, self-narrated movie of Tibet's Dalai Lama, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner, non-violence advocate, and inspirational fighter against adversity and obstacles. An oral autobiography, subtitled in 21 languages. - May 14, 2021 - Auerbach International Inc.
The Way to Happiness Association to Observe World Environment Day Virtually
The Way to Happiness Association is observing World Environment Day with special virtual messages. - May 14, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank Adds New Board Member
Cynthia Kirkpatrick brings more than 15 years of financial experience to the nonprofit. - May 13, 2021 - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Patrick Henry College Wins First and Second Place in the Nation in Collegiate Civic Debate
Patrick Henry College students shut out the competition, including several Ivy League institutions, to bring home both the gold and silver in a national collegiate civic debate competition. Patrick Henry College (PHC) underclassmen, Calvin Huh and Nicholas Storz, won the Lafayette Debates U.S. - May 12, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Meals On Wheels for Kids Needs Volunteer Drivers
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, is in great need of volunteers to help pack and deliver Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties each week. Background checked volunteers drive... - May 12, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Dennis Miralis, Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and Compliance in the 2021 Landscape
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dennis Miralis, Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis will speak at its webcast entitled, “Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence and Compliance in the 2021 Landscape: Going Beyond the Horizon.”... - May 12, 2021 - The Knowledge Group
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Expanding Service Into Riverview and Gibsonton
Meals On Wheels of Tampa is expanding into Riverview and Gibsonton beginning June 1, 2021. MOWTampa’s mission is to nourish, enrich and strengthen the lives of seniors and individuals who have difficulty leaving their homes and are challenged to prepare meals. Steve King, Executive Director says, "The hardest calls we receive are the ones from people who need food but are not in our service area. With our new facility, we have the capacity to serve more folks." - May 12, 2021 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Star Park Las Colinas Teams with KIB for Beautification Project Group Paints at Fritz Park Petting Farm
Star Park Las Colinas, a new Lincoln Property Company apartment community, recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a beautification project. On May 6, four employees met KIB staff at Fritz Park in Irving to paint at the Petting Farm. The enthusiastic group added a fresh coat of... - May 12, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to Brandon, Progress Village, Palm River, Riverview
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, is now delivering Meals On Wheels for Kids Tampa Bay (MOW4Kids) in Brandon, Progress Village, Palm River, Riverview in Hillsborough County. MOW4Kids delivers lunchtime meals to children... - May 12, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Dee Wallace Lends Her Voice to Breast Cancer Survivors in Courageous Warriors - Beauty from The Ashes
Acclaimed actress Dee Wallace working with Darla Rae of Film It Productions narrates her latest feature length documentary, Courageous Warriors, Beauty from The Ashes. This film of extraordinary women, young and old, took their recovery from breast cancer a leap beyond medical diagnosis. They created new paths of wholeness through body, mind, and spirit. Now they offer those gifts to others. - May 11, 2021 - Film It Productions
Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, FASCO Joins Cancer Expert Now as Director of Institutional Relationships
Cancer Expert Now is thrilled to announce that Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, FASCO, has officially joined the leadership team as the Director of Institutional Relationships. Dr. Trump will continue to serve on their Expert faculty as a GU cancer expert and will utilize his extensive knowledge to... - May 11, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Jason Brock Releases New Single by Planting Trees Instead of Dropping NFTs
The cryptocurrency craze is great for artists and musicians, but bad for the environment. - May 11, 2021 - Ventura Artists' Union
New Charitable Giving Report: Donors Shifted and Boosted Giving in Response to Crisis in 2020
New Analysis from GivingTuesday Data Commons Examines U.S. Charitable Giving in 2020, Underscores Volatility as Well as Opportunity for the Social Sector to Increase Generosity. - May 11, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Peter S. Poteres Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Peter S. Poteres of Naperville, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consulting. About Peter S. Poteres Peter Poteres is the president of ETHOS... - May 11, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist Honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education Specialist of Chesterfield, Virginia has been honored as a Top Educator for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and ministry. About Wilma J. Brown-Foreman, Education... - May 11, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Shocking Disparities Galvanize Maryland’s Child Advocacy Community; Advocates for Children and Youth Host Summit to Focus on Advancing Equity
With COVID-19 highlighting or exacerbating disparities, there are organizations and community members working to advance equity for all young people with bold, innovative solutions. This virtual Summit, featuring Chef Jeff Henderson award-winning chef and founder of the Chef Jeff Project, gives attendees a view into this transformational work through storytelling, research and advocacy approaches. - May 10, 2021 - Advocates for Children and Youth