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Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
Once in a Lifetime Experiences Auctioned for Children's Charity
Las Vegas philanthropist Chuck Brennan brings celebrity rock & roll friends together to help children's music program. - November 27, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow
The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
USPS Toys for Tots Pickup is December 7
Toys are still needed for the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. Residents will not receive a postcard in their mailbox this year, but all donations can still be dropped off or left in mailbox. Pickup will be on December 7, 2013. - November 27, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Tickets Now on Sale for the 4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala Featuring Tino Wallenda
Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala: Our Hearts are Soaring featuring Tino Wallenda to raise money for Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida. - November 27, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
#GivingShoesDay Returns to Dress for Success with New Partner Fergie Footwear for #GivingTuesday
Women across Tampa Bay Are Encouraged to Donate Professional Shoes the Top 10 Shoe Donors throughout the Country Will Receive a Complimentary Pair of Limited Holiday Edition Palace Heels from Fergie Footwear to Dress for Success on this National Day of Giving. - November 27, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties Accepting Monetary Donations for the Typhoon Disaster
The Salvation Army is in The Philippines, ready and waiting to head to typhoon disaster help to provide aid to those affected by the natural disaster. The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties is currently accepting monetary donations to help the national relief efforts. - November 27, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
#TakeYourSeat Annual Auction and Dinner Honors Portland Business Women and Benefits Oregon Non-Profit Project Lemonade
Portland Female Executives (PDXFX.ORG) and Thoroughly Modern Marketing (TMMPDX.COM) have partnered this year to present ‘A Seat at the Table,’ a silent auction and dinner designed to further the cause of a local charity. The 2013 event will be held in downtown Portland, Oregon on... - November 26, 2013 - Portland Female Executives
New Bonbons for Vegans and Animal-Lovers
Eat Save Love Bites is the name of the newest Rescue Chocolate bonbon collection, representatives from the charity-focused company announced recently. - November 25, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate
Eden Autism Services Launches Expansion of Bracelet Program with Online Store
Just in Time for the Holidays, Individually Handcrafted Bracelets Made by Adults with Autism, Are Now Available Online. - November 24, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Lincoln County Ambulance District Aid Firefighters, Medics Around the World
By donating outdated equipment to the (IFRM) International Fire Relief Mission, LCAD is giving medics and firefighters in developing countries greater ability to help their communities. - November 24, 2013 - International Fire Relief Mission
Shabooms SGT. James C Robinson Jr Burger Bash
Burger Bash to raise funds for the SGT. James C Robinson Jr Memorial scholarship fund. - November 23, 2013 - Shabooms Inc.
New Voice for Animals in Michigan: Mi-PACA Organizes Voters, Changes Local Elections
Mi-PACA is Michigan’s only statewide political action committee for animals, organizing voters into voting blocs to effect real change at elections. - November 23, 2013 - Mi-PACA
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Has 40th Anniversary Partnership Awards on December 6
The Council's 40th Anniversary Partnership Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis is an Elegant Evening Celebrating Collaborations Between Multicultural Business Owners and Fortune 500 Companies, Institutions and Government Agencies. - November 23, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Visitors Enjoy New Twists to Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
Tired of the "same ole" turkey dinner for Thanksgiving? Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium offers a new twist. - November 21, 2013 - Audubon Nature Institute
Rick Hamlin, Editor of "Guideposts" Magazine, to Speak About Prayer at Titusville Presbyterian Church Dec. 1
Rick Hamlin, executive editor of “Guideposts” magazine and author of the recently-released book, “Ten Prayers You Can’t Live Without: How to Talk to God About Anything,” will speak about prayer and methods for developing a personal prayer life on December 1 at 4:30 p.m. - November 21, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Sigma Elevator Donates 160 Helmets to At-Risk Preschool Students in Bangkok
On November 14, 2013, Sigma Elevator donated 160 high-quality helmets to students and teachers of Ban Kookot preschool in Bangkok through collaboration with the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation on the Helmets for Kids program. The donation was made during a helmet handover ceremony at the... - November 21, 2013 - AIP Foundation, Thailand
Singers to Join Fort Bend Symphony to Spread Christmas Cheer
This year’s Deck the Halls concert, presented by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, will be more magical than ever as the St. Laurence Chamber Singers join the orchestra in this special holiday presentation. This popular concert begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Stafford Centre. Some... - November 21, 2013 - Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
Friends of Yemin Orde Announces Change in Senior Leadership at Yemin Orde Youth Village
Village director, Dr. Benny Fisher, Appointed to Top Management Position with Israel's Ministry of Education - November 21, 2013 - Friends of Yemin Orde
Forest of Angels, Inc. Presents Forest of Angels® a Decorated Christmas Tree Festival
A Decorated Christmas tree forest with family oriented entertainment and activities. - November 21, 2013 - Forest of Angels Inc
Project Athena Returns to the Florida Keys
Survivors and supporters from coast to coast join for another 100 mile fundraising multisport adventure. - November 21, 2013 - Project Athena Foundation
2013 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year: Nineteen Nominees and One Winner
Westchase Charitable Foundation is holding its 4th annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Grand Finale Ladies Night Out at the Tampa Jet Center on November 23, 2013. One of the nineteen women nominated will be named Woman of the Year. - November 20, 2013 - Westchase Charitable Foundation
Peter Sagan Autographed Jersey for Auction to Support Scholastic Mountain Biking
An online auction for a Peter Sagan autographed Cannondale Team jersey began today. The jersey was donated by Cannondale and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association in support of the advancement of scholastic mountain biking. The 10-day auction will end... - November 20, 2013 - Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
California Parenting Institute Expands with SCAYD Merger
On October 15th, California Parenting Institute (CPI) expanded its services by completing a merger with Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development (SCAYD) in Rohnert Park. - November 18, 2013 - Child Parent Institute
Institute of Solar Technology Launches Solar Power Training for Youth
"With globalization around and job potential reducing, unemployment is one of the major problems in India. On the other hand there is huge untapped potential for solar energy utilization at all levels," said Mr. S. Roy, Director of Institute of Solar Technology. IST appeals all unemployed youth to use their energy for self employment in the field of renewable energy. This will give the satisfaction of serving mother earth through eco-friendly technology. - November 18, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Suncoast Hospice Recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Suncoast Hospice joins hospices across America and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in November. - November 17, 2013 - Suncoast Hospice
NAFA Welcomes EPA Proposal Regarding RFS and E-15 Fuel
NAFA Fleet Management Association has been following the E-15 issue closely as it affects vehicles and fleet managers in many ways. - November 17, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Doña Keating Named BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer
BoardSource is pleased to announce that Doña Keating has been named a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT). Keating was part of a group of 24 international experts invited to participate, and joined this select group of expert trainers that begins with completing a rigorous... - November 16, 2013 - Professional Options
New Jersey Charities Join More Than 1300 Hunger-Relief Agencies Nationwide to Urge Congress to Protect Nutrition Programs in Farm Bill
Food Bank of South Jersey and dozens of other state and local hunger-relief agencies in New Jersey joined more than 1300 charities across the country in urging Congress to protect and strengthen anti-hunger programs in the farm bill. The letter comes as all SNAP participants have just received a... - November 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
IJIS Institute Badge & Tech Benefit & Awards Dinner to Benefit National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Benefit to help honor the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers and to promote officer safety - November 16, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Meehl Residential DBT Treatment Adds Amen Brain Program
Adding the Amen Brain Program, people learn to think differently and more effectively. - November 15, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
The Salvation Army of Lee Hendry and Glades Counties Will Hold Kettle Kickoff
The Salvation Army (TSA) of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties is pleased to announce the Kettle Kickoff, an event to start the 2013 Red Kettle Season for Lee/Hendry/Glades, Charlotte, and Collier counties. The Kettle Kickoff will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15th at the Coconut Point... - November 15, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Meet AdmitLink: An Admissions Consulting Firm with a Unique Mission
AdmitLink is working to close the higher education gap, offering admissions consulting to individual students and to nonprofit organizations already working with high school students. - November 15, 2013 - AdmitLink Consulting Inc.
Sally’s Café Names November 18-22 as Honorary "City of Fort Myers" Week
Sally’s Café & Marketplace located at 2476 Edison Avenue in Fort Myers will honor the City of Fort Myers from Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd. On Tuesday, November 19th, Fort Myers’ re-elected Mayor Randy Henderson and his wife Ginny will be serving dinner for the Meals with Compassion program at Sally’s Café. - November 15, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Want to Keep Families Together? Teach the Kids to Cook.
A recent study commissioned by The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has discovered that its Healthy Living Initiative cooking classes do more than fight obesity and teach good eating habits: they are giving Camden’s children a secret weapon in the fight for domestic stability – the... - November 14, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Take Part in This Year’s Santa to the Sea Half Marathon – Dec. 8
Join the race. More than 3,500 runners are expected to participate in this year’s 6th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, 2-person relay race, 5K run and 1K kids fun run on Dec. 8. Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event that helps collect toys for underprivileged children in Ventura County... - November 14, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
Westchase Charitable Foundation to Recognize the 2013 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year
Westchase Charitable Foundation is holding its 4th annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Grand Finale Ladies Night Out at the Tampa Jet Center on November 23, 2013. One of the nineteen women nominated will be named Woman of the Year. - November 14, 2013 - Westchase Charitable Foundation
Tourette Syndrome Families Encouraged to Tell Their Story and Contribute to the Ongoing Search for a Cure
Each month, TS expert Dr. Robert King of the Yale University Child Study Center and TS Clinic in Connecticut comes to Rutgers University in New Jersey to interview families interested in furthering the Tourette research cause. The next time Dr. King will be at Rutgers is December 5 and 6. - November 14, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
100 Higher Educational Institutions Join 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
110 grant applications were received from colleges and universities competing in the first Round of President Obama's signature education initiative for the Western Hemisphere, 100,000 Strong in the Americas. - November 13, 2013 - Partners of the Americas
GreaterGood Tops $30 Million in Lifetime Giving
Since 1999, the GreaterGood family of cause related websites have given more than $30 million to nearly 2,000 charities, nonprofits, and schools worldwide. - November 13, 2013 - GreaterGood
Muttville Reaches a 2,000 Dogs Saved Milestone
Varsha is the lucky “Mutt 2K” - November 13, 2013 - Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
Nashville Scientologists Hold Drug-Free Events in Honor of Red Ribbon Week
In October 2013, volunteers from the Nashville Church of Scientology teamed up with the Drug-Free South to help others live drug-free lives. - November 13, 2013 - Drug Free South
200+ High School Youth Gather to Grant $150,000 to North Carolina Communities
More than 200 youth from across North Carolina will come together to attend the Eighth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. The Summit will occur on November 16th at the Downtown Greensboro Marriott (304 North Greene Street) from 10am to 4pm. - November 13, 2013 - Leading To Change
Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Fitness Expert Gives Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain. - November 11, 2013 - Burn
Dunwoody Dog Park Advocates to Mayor, Council: "You’re Barking Up the Wrong Tree!"
Brook Run Dog Park supporters will hold an emergency rally at Dunwoody City Hall at 6:30 PM on Tuesday November 12 in an effort to save metro Atlanta's most popular off-leash dog park. - November 11, 2013 - Brook Run Dog Park Association
Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Carlsbad Youth Entrepreneurship Program Makes an Impact on the Community
A new Carlsbad local non-profit is stepping in to help the youth discover and develop their passions into a positive purpose. Colorful Children works with youth between the ages of 3-18 as they go through an entrepreneurship education program different than most out there. “We are more than... - November 10, 2013 - Colorful Children Non-Profit
JFCS Receives $50,000 Grant for Building Strong Families Program
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc received a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Building Strong Families (BSF) Program helping families in the North Port. - November 09, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service