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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
"Kids Adopt a Shelter" Organizes 2nd Annual Pet Adoption Fashion Show
"Kids Adopt a Shelter" (or K.A.S) is an animal shelter support organization founded by a child actor named Sean Martin and represented by children and families worldwide. They are on a mission to collect donations and supply aid for animal shelters. K.A.S is organizing a Pet Adoption Fashion Show on Saturday July 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Massapequa Petco to fundraise for animal shelters and get their animals adopted. - May 30, 2014 - Kids Adopt A Shelter
Bright Community Trust Convenes a Community Land Trust Forum
Press Invite: As a media leader in the Tampa/Clearwater area, please accept this invitation to attend and possibly cover a very informative program on maximizing public investment to create housing for working families that is affordable for generations to come. With decreasing subsidies for... - May 30, 2014 - Bright Community Trust
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces Inspirational High School Graduation
The Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) announces its annual high school graduation ceremony on Friday, May 30. The event will take place from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Tom Arnold Auditorium at the Kayne Eras School at 5350 Machado Road in Culver City. Many of the students who attend... - May 30, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Katie Zackon Joins The Griffin Gives Foundation as Executive Vice President
The Griffin Gives Foundation announced recently that Katie Zackon has joined the organization as Executive Vice President. Ms. Zackon is an accomplished professional with a track record for driving revenue and cultivating strong partner relationships. She brings to the foundation more than 10... - May 30, 2014 - The Griffin Gives Foundation
The Griffin Gives Foundation Hosts Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team
National touring team comprised of amputee veterans visit Indian Valley for events supporting Veterans and First Responders in a "Tribute to America’s Heroes". - May 30, 2014 - The Griffin Gives Foundation
Georgia Courts Organization Receives Springboard Certification from the IJIS Institute
The IJIS Institute is pleased to announce the accomplishment of the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts in obtaining Springboard certification on an information sharing initiative aimed at the transmission of legal documents among court system participants. - May 30, 2014 - IJIS Institute
Finding New Leadership for the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center: a Perspective from Advocacy Stakeholder
Cook County Justice for Children, a local nonprofit responds to the pending search for new leadership at the JTDC. - May 30, 2014 - Cook County Justice for Children
Bennigan’s Calls on Americans Everywhere to Help Honor U.S. Military with "Wall of Heroes"
Third annual tribute benefits Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - May 29, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
New National Satellite Radio Network from Streetcats and Reaching Up Radio to Unite People, Restart the American Dream
A new national satellite and internet radio network from Streetcats and Reaching Up Radio will seek to inspire people and unite them to work together to take back America. It will be free of politics and sensationalism and entertain as well as incubate helping projects. - May 29, 2014 - Streetcats Foundation
Report: Homeownership Remains Goal But Pathways Differ Across Race, Age and Region in Minnesota
New report from the Minnesota Homeownership Center: The State of Homeownership, Smart Choices, Vibrant Communities identifies three important issues impacting homeownership in 2014: 1. Neighborhoods are fecovering unequally, adding to the homeownership fap. 2. The next generation of buyers are influenced by personal, local economics. 3. Post foreclosure-crisis, the benefits of homeownership remain long-term: Assets, community, safety, health and education. - May 29, 2014 - Minnesota Homeownership Center
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
Bravo Bear Launches a Top Paying Home Business Sales Program
Bravo Bear, www.ilovebravobear.com, the leading innovator of children’s positive value and character building children’s books, today announced the launch of a home business direct sales program. This is a great program for Moms, Dads, Teachers, college students anyone wanted a top... - May 25, 2014 - Bravo Bear, LLC
Walker to Speak at National Memorial Day Parade
CEO of Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to remind celebrants of veterans’ sacrifices, hidden traumas and on-going need for support. - May 23, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Ross Levin, Principal at NYC Investment Management Firm Joins CP of NYS Board of Directors
Ross B. Levin, of New York City, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State (CP of NYS). - May 23, 2014 - Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State
Florida Literacy Awards Recognizes Outstanding Contributors to Literacy
30th Annual Florida Literacy Conference - May 23, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition
NAFA's 2014 Institute & Expo Reports Largest Fleet Manager Attendance in Fleet Industry
Attendee numbers confirm that NAFA's annual conference, the Institute & Expo (I&E) remains the leader in education and exposition. - May 22, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Arizona Nonprofit “Dignity Kids” Launches Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Poster Contest on Twitter
One winner will receive signed collectible movie poster. - May 22, 2014 - Dignity Kids, Inc.
New Non-Profit Organization Ramps Up to Solve Housing Issue for Foster Women 18-23.
Fostering a Change will open the doors of its first home to welcome select female students who have been aged out of the foster care system. On June 1st, The Lotus House will sign the first home lease in LA county as the genesis of a project that will house aspiring young college students. The... - May 22, 2014 - Fostering A Change
JFCS Receives $85,000 Grant to Add Trauma Counseling & Senior Concierge Services
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier social service organization, received an $85,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Counseling Services to provide specialized and evidence-based trauma care services to all clients and senior... - May 22, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Third Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success to Bring Fitness and Empowerment to Women in Tampa Bay
Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The 3rd Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place at Westfield Citrus Park on Saturday, July 12, 2014 starting at 7:30 am. - May 22, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Double Amputee to Parachute Into Coca-Cola 600
Dana Bowman to deploy special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes at Sunday’s race. - May 21, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
First Aquapol Device in the Americas Installed at Nashville Church of Scientology
Aquapol is a new, eco-friendly system that eradicates damp rising problems and dries out buildings. - May 21, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Danforth Plant Science Center Set to Grow
Construction Begins on New $45 Million Addition to its Facility. - May 21, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New Jersey School District Piloting BizWorld.org Programs
Edison Township Public Schools implementing BizWorld® in 17 classrooms across three schools. - May 21, 2014 - BizWorld.org
doabitofgood.com Joins the Givecoin Foundation to Give Away 200,000 Coins
New charitable giving communications platform doabitofgood.com announces partnership with crypto-currency developers Givecoin.info to create virtuous cycle of giving through distribution of charity focused Bitcoin alternative. - May 20, 2014 - Strength in Numbers Foundation
Givecoin.info Announces Partnership with Do A Bit of Good: World's First Charitable Mining Screensaver
Givecoin, first cryptocurrency to distribute shares to charities, has partnered with Do A Bit of Good: a nonprofit cryptocurrency-mining screensaver which donates shares to charities and causes. - May 20, 2014 - Givecoin Foundation
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center to Participate in Laguna Hills Mobile Hospital Training Center
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of sepsis are crucial to improving patient outcomes and saving lives in hospitals. In an effort to reverse a national trend of increasing sepsis rates, Saddleback Memorial is participating in a Sepsis Quality Initiative Program by Medical Simulation... - May 20, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The Orchids of Light Foundation Announces “The Same Heart” 2014 Spring Gala
With special musical guest Poundcake (featuring Teddy Thompson, Jeff Hill, and Ethan Eubanks). A spring fundraiser to complete the landmark documentary “The Same Heart.” - May 20, 2014 - Orchids of Light
American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Celebrates National Eosinophil Awareness Week
May 18 – May 24, 2014 - May 19, 2014 - APFED
The Gratitude House Teaches Healing Through Hands‐on Workshops
The Gratitude House, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), aims to bring joy through art and meditation. - May 18, 2014 - United Charitable Programs
Suzanne Hodge Pugh Receives Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina
Aldersgate President & CEO Suzanne Hodge Pugh received the Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina on Wednesday, May 14, at the association’s annual spring conference. This marks the fourth award Aldersgate has received for leadership since 2008. - May 18, 2014 - Aldersgate UMRC, Inc.
Family Ponding at the Larchmont Reservoir with Sheldrake Environmental Center
Family fun with Sheldrake on June 1st. Join Sheldrake and look to see who is living in in their local pond. Come help Sheldrake welcome the much awaited warm weather. - May 17, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Financial Literacy Grants Made Available Through the Support of Wells Fargo
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) is proud to announce it is partnering with Wells Fargo to establish a statewide financial literacy program for students in adult education/literacy, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs. Financial education promotes... - May 16, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Award-Winning Nephrologist Offers Insights on Hernias in Dialysis Patients
Putting fluid into the peritoneal cavity for dialysis leads to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Occasionally, this can lead to complications such as hernias. Dr. Joanne Bargman, FRCPC, will provide insights on an unusual subject that is not so uncommon for dialysis patients. - May 16, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
"A Celebration of Hope" Gala Benefits New Home of MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial
Special Recognition Given to Laguna Woods Resident for Donation Towards Cancer Institute and Services - May 15, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Cumberland County to Host the 2014 North Carolina Road Cycling State Championships
The Carolinas Cycling Association (CCA) is proud to announce that Wade NC, Cumberland County, has been selected as the site for the 2014 North Carolina Road Cycling State Championships, June 14 -15. - May 15, 2014 - Cross Creek Cycling Club
Stonehill College and Thayer Academy Team Up with South Shore Habitat for Humanity to Kick Off National Women Build Week
South Shore Habitat for Humanity teams up with local students to support Humanity International’s National Women Build Week, May 3-10. South Shore Habitat campus chapters at Thayer Academy and Stonehill College built and painted picnic benches to grace the two new homes now underway on Center Street in Hanover. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Local Television Star, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Team Up for National Women Build Week
South Shore Habitat for Humanity and partners participate in National Women Build Week challenging women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in their local communities. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
ECF Announces Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House
The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) welcomes the community to its Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House at 431 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, from 12noon to 2pm. “Serving the community since 1968, ECF’s Art Center Program has a long history... - May 15, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team in Training Announce a Gala Evening & Fund Raiser at Ray's Boathouse, Seattle on 29th May. Keynote Speaker - Anna Cummins.
LLS Gala Evening & Fund Raiser featuring Anna Cummins Gold Medalist, Women's 8+ Rowing 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms Cummins will speak in support of the first ever rowing crew for Team in Training, a fund raising branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT Rowers are training for The Masters Regional Rowing Championships & raising donations so those with blood cancers may better their lives. Anna Cummins & '08 Olympic Crew will be inducted to the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame 05/31/14. - May 14, 2014 - TNT Novice Rowers 2014
Families and Friends of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Fight Cancer through Relay For Life
Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida - May 14, 2014 - Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida
The HOPE Program Announces 3rd Annual "A Taste of HOPE": An Evening of Tastings, Toasts & Transformations
Celebrity chef and bestselling cookbook author Rocco Dispirito will be among the dozens enjoying an evening of tastes, toasts and transformations at The HOPE Program’s third annual ‘A Taste of Hope.’ The work-readiness nonprofit’s signature fundraising event is being held on... - May 13, 2014 - The HOPE Program
The Chatman Women's Foundation Partners Up with Houston's All Stars of Comedy
On May 14, 2014 at the Houston Improv, The Chatman Women's Foundation will stand together with the Houston All-Stars of Comedy, Vol. 3.4 – brought to you by Carlos Wallace of Sol-Caritas. The Chatman Women's Foundation financially empowers women to be independent contributors to society and... - May 13, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Leads Lineup for Friends of Karen Gala
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera will be honored with Friends of Karen’s Humanitarian Award at the charity’s gala benefit “An Evening in Venice” on June 14, 2014, at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer and former president of The Junior League of Northern Westchester Becki Fleischer will receive the Sheila W. Petersen Award. CNN's John Berman is the emcee. - May 13, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Three New Publications Produced by Eastern National
Three new publications highlighting three distinctly different National Park Service Sites have been produced by Eastern National: "Independence: The Park in Pictures," "Minuteman Missile National Historic Site," and "Upper Delaware in Verse and... - May 11, 2014 - Eastern National
NAFA Announces Details for Fourth Annual International Fleet Academy
NAFA’s global fleet education conference, the International Fleet Academy (IFA) will be held July 14 – 16 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. - May 11, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association