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Keystone House Receives $5,000 Grant from First County Bank
On Wednesday, June 11th Keystone House, Inc., of Norwalk, was the very happy recipient of a $5,000 grant from First County Bank. This Grant will be used for Keystone’s “Home Sweet Home” initiative, a component of their Supportive Apartment Services. - June 15, 2014 - Keystone House, Inc.
Beekeeper Engages Jerry Thomas Elementary Students
Bee Understanding.org, a nonprofit project, is teaching kids the importance of the honeybee through engaging classroom presentations. - June 15, 2014 - United Charitable Programs
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Roselle School
YMCA Provides Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Grace Wilday Junior High School - June 14, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free South Building a Future for Kids Across Tennessee
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is planning a mass distribution effort in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - June 14, 2014 - Drug Free South
Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota to Host 3rd Annual Amazing Race for Courage
The Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota will host its 3rd Annual Amazing Race for Courage on Saturday, September 13th, 2014. All proceeds will benefit the Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center, located in Bismarck, which helps children who are victims of child abuse. - June 14, 2014 - Children's Advocacy Centers of North Dakota
Long Island Philanthropy Makes Long-Term Financial Commitment to Friends of Karen Families
The John and Janet Kornreich Charitable Foundation has pledged $525,000 to Friends of Karen to help provide the resources needed to reach and help even more families across Long Island caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - June 13, 2014 - Friends of Karen
NAFA Requests Senate Extension of Federal Investment in Diesel Emission Reduction Act
Letters from NAFA urging continued financial support were sent to leading members of Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Senate Committee on Appropriations. - June 13, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships Announces Third Annual Connect the Pieces Gala Fundraiser and Auction to Benefit Recovery and Prevention Programs
Recovery Revolution Beach Party, Friday, June 26 at 6:30 PM at the Rose Room in Boise Features “Iron Chef” style cook off, live music by the High Beams, autographed memorabilia from entertainers in recovery, and special recorded greeting from Interim Drug Czar Michael Botticelli and Recovery 2.0 creator Tommy Rosen. - June 13, 2014 - Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships, Inc.
World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live
World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK
Northglenn: Leroy Elementary’s Penny Harvest Benefits Cat Care Society
Cat Care Society (CCS) received a check for $900 “harvested” from pennies collected by Northglenn’s Leroy Elementary students from family and friends. A national program of the Young Philanthropists Foundation, Penny Harvest started earlier in the school year when the Leroy students voted on the areas of focus for their project, researched appropriate charities and vetted them. - June 12, 2014 - Cat Care Society
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces District Executive Director
Danielle Cioffi Promoted to District Executive Director - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) announced today the appointment of Kellie Heckman as executive director. The Board’s endorsement of Ms. Heckman came after a long, nationwide search and all directors are agreed that Heckman will continue the mission... - June 11, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research, and Services on July 4th in Potomac, MD
The National Capital Area Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1-Mile Walk fundraising and awareness event for families and individuals affected by autism, along with their families, friends and other supporters. Learn more at: www.autismspeaks5k.org. - June 11, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
"Active Shooter Preparedness" Workplace Training Now Offered
KOSBE will host "Active Shooter Preparedness," a training session regarding workplace violence, on Thursday, June 19, 9 am, at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training session will be taught by John Rose, Lead Instructor of Holston International Training and Consulting. - June 11, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity
The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Street Savvy Cycling Skills at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free class to learn how to ride in the road and navigate traffic. - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Strengthening Communities for 170 Years
June 6, 2014 marked the 170th anniversary of the Y – a global organization that began with a simple but powerful idea: a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives. Since its founding, the Y has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Concepts for Charity Presents Hot Fest for Hospice 2014
On August 31st, Concepts for Charity will present Hot Fest for Hospice 2014 on the shores of the Rock River at the Verdi Club, 782 N Madison Street, in Rockford. The event will take place from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Concepts for Charity is a local, all volunteer, non-profit organization that raises... - June 11, 2014 - Concepts for Charity
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Four Containers of Wheelchairs Arrived for Bangladesh
Four containers (2200 individual units) of Free Wheelchair Mission’s wheelchairs arrived in Bangladesh. - June 10, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Agewell Online Helpline for Older People
Agewell Online Helpline for Older People; helpme@agewellfoundation.org ... First of its kind global helpline for elderly; Agewell Foundation a leading NGO working as a service provider and advocate for needs and rights of old people has initiated the very first Online Helpline service to assist old people. Now old people and their family members can find solutions for all the problems, issues and concerns about old age online. - June 09, 2014 - Agewell Foundation
AIDS Walk Wisconsin Names American Television Personality and Fashion Mentor Tim Gunn Honorary Chair of 2014 Walk/Run; Gunn to Auction Off Private Dinner in Milwaukee
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) announces today that national fashion icon and television personality Tim Gunn will be the Honorary Chair of the 25th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run. The event will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the Summerfest Grounds. ARCW produces the event... - June 09, 2014 - AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
Leaving a Long-Term Impact During the World Cup
OneHope battles corruption through youth soccer outreach. - June 08, 2014 - OneHope
The Chatman Women’s Foundation Launches PowHer Play 2014: A Bold Opportunity for Women of all Professions
PowHer Play 2014 is an event that will be hosted by The Chatman Women’s Foundation on Friday, June 27th, 2014 from 7am-9:30am at the Junior League of Houston. Tickets are on sale for $40. PowHer Play is intended to empower and increase women's power or influence through motivating events,... - June 08, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation
PeaceNow.com’s Expressions of Peace Event Combines Film, Music, Art, Dance and Innovative Solutions to Create Peace
On June 11, PeaceNow.com will hold its inaugural event, Expressions of Peace, an inspiring and entertaining event that brings together film, art, music and conversations about creating peacein Santa Monica, CA. It begins with a screening of the celebrated short film for peace, Admissions, starring Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell, and ends with a live performance from international pop music star from Nigeria, Meaku. RSVP: http://peacenow.com/events - June 08, 2014 - PeaceNow
Collaboration Between Learning Curve Careers and MC Sha-Rock
The Hip Hop Culture’s First Female Emcee/Rapper artist, MC Sha-Rock, is at the heart of a joint announcement by Foster Focus Magazine and Learning Curve Career Center (LCC), to establish the "MC Sha-Rock Luminary Icon Scholarship Award." Recipients receive full tuition and certification fees covering training in LCC’s Administrative Medical Assistant training program. Application deadline is August 10,2014. - June 07, 2014 - Learning Curve Careers
Church of Scientology Hosts Special Service for Father’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Service in honor of Father’s Day. - June 07, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA Issues Call for Presentations for 2015 Institute & Expo
The Association is accepting presentations for educational sessions at the 2015 I&E until June 16. - June 07, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Scientology Christening – a Magical Affair
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville recently welcomed one of its newest arrivals with a Scientology Christening ceremony this month. - June 07, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Celebrates 29th Anniversary in Music City
The Nashville Church of Scientology has just celebrated its 29th year of service to its parishioners and community. - June 06, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
TECH Outreach Hunts for Women to Empower
TECH Outreach faces challenges in recruiting eligible women for its Credit & Savings Scheme that it obtained a grant from Khazanah Nasional. - June 05, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Bravo Bear(TM) Announces That Six-Time Emmy National Television Producer James Grau Has Joined the Team as Consultant to the Children’s Positive Value Book Project
James W. Grau, a pioneer in the business of producing for network television, has joined Bravo Bear(TM) as Business Consultant. Mr. Grau will assist with the growth and development of this new company. "As the company grows, I will be looking at creating children's programs for television and... - June 05, 2014 - Bravo Bear, LLC
Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival Sets Dates, Celebrates Restoration Efforts
The Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival invites everyone to come up to enjoy the cool mountain air this July 12 & 13. Join them for two days of fun for everyone: pioneer town, hikes, nature walks, crafts, food, bluegrass music and much more. Many activities are free, and all proceeds go to help... - June 05, 2014 - Idyllwild Lemon Lily Festival
NAFA to Hold Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar in Orlando, FL
The esteemed intro to the disciplines of fleet management returns on July 8-10 at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort. - June 05, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Announces Focused Partnership to Help Eliminate Child Abuse in Wake County
Newly Inducted President, Leslie Ann Jackson Chooses SAFEchild as Club Focus for 2014-2015 - June 05, 2014 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health
Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International
EmpowHer STEMDAY Bringing Science and Technology to Low-Income Students in Los Angeles; Funding for Stem Programs Grows
Sixty students of the EmpowHer Institute participated in a UCLA hosted event designed to expose middle-school girls to career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on Tuesday, May 28, 2014. - June 04, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
2014 Miss Born Natural Beauty Pageant
Promoting South Carolina's first beauty pageant promoting the embrace of natural hair and inner beauty. In the following months, the pageant will be taken across the country. - June 04, 2014 - Palmetto Youth Connection
Young Cochlear Implant Recipients and Their Families Celebrate Success at CNI Cochlear Kids Camp, a Summer Camp in Estes Park, CO
During June and July of 2014 (June 19 – 22/July 31 – August 3), cochlear implant children and their families will come together at CNI Cochlear Kids Camp in Estes Park, CO for a long weekend of summer camp activities, networking and education. This one-of-a-kind opportunity takes place... - June 04, 2014 - Colorado Neurological Institute
This Summer, Emerson College Los Angeles Offers the Bobbi Brown Makeup Artistry Workshop
Emerson College Los Angeles has announced that it will offer the Bobbi Brown Program in Makeup Artistry workshop this summer—Monday, August 4–Friday, August 8. - June 04, 2014 - Emerson College Los Angeles
Atlanta, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Atlanta and Virginia combined to raise $149,083 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 1. More than 780 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va., to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Alexa, Allie, Amy,... - June 04, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Social Capital Foundation Announces $20,000 Grant Supporting Asante Africa Foundation's Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator
The Social Capital Foundation has announced a commitment to support the innovative Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator for the next three years, annually matching up to $20,000 in donations. The program provides rural African youth with opportunities to practice leadership and lifestyles, preparing them to effect positive changes in their communities and compete in the global economy. - June 03, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Bird Conservation Leaders and International Migratory Bird Day Sponsors Recognized
Leaders in bird conservation and International Migratory Bird Day were recognized by Partners in Flight, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environment for the Americas. Recipients from Puerto Rico, Canada, the United States, and Mexico work to protect habitat, offer community education programs, study rare and imperiled birds, and improve methods of coffee production. - June 01, 2014 - Environment for the Americas
The Hero Games Announces The First Annual Hero Games Competition
The first annual Hero Games will take place on June 14, 2014 at the Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin, CT from 10 am to 2 pm. The Hero Games is a competition with teams from local police and fire departments and the CT Department of Corrections taking part in a challenging a bootcamp-style event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Relay for Life. - May 31, 2014 - Hero Games
Regi Wooten "The Teacher" Jams with Musicians at Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is proud to announce that Regi Wooten will return for part two of his “My Approach to Music” seminar and jam session this August. - May 31, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program
The Pets in the Classroom grant program will be able to provide 65 teachers with funding to purchase classroom pets thanks to money raised during America’s Family Pet Expo. - May 31, 2014 - Pet Care Trust
What’s in a Wish? For The Martial Arts Arena & Team TMAA Hope, Strength & Joy for 4 Year Old Olivia
A group of local residents from all walks of life & fitness levels plan to do a 5 mile obstacle course to help grant 4 year Olivia her Wish to go to Disney. - May 30, 2014 - The Martial Arts Arena
Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients
Guinness Book of World Records recipient, Matt Bostic, will be attempting to break current basketball records at the Eastmoreland Courts in Portland, OR. on June 1st, 2014. He will attempt to make 1000 NBA three pointers in one hour; this time shooting for a patient with a brain Tumor. "We... - May 30, 2014 - shootforlife.org
Current Species Loss 1000 Times Higher Than Normal, Say SavingSpecies Scientists
A new scientific study shows extinction rates are much higher than normal, but technology and innovation provide hope for conservation. - May 30, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc