Recent Headlines
Within Charitable Organizations
DonorDrive Software and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Extend Fundraising Relationship for Five Years
DonorDrive Social Fundraising Software and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals announce a five-year extension of their successful relationship that's raising millions annually for 170 children's hospitals. - October 06, 2012 - DonorDrive
Redlands Film Festival Premiere of Two Shining Seas Brings Director, Veteran Rider
Austin Smithard’s feature "Two Shining Seas," documenting World T.E.A.M. Sports' 2010 Sea to Shining Sea cross-country ride with disabled veterans, will see its national public premiere at southern California’s Inland Empire Biking Alliance Film Fest October 13. - October 06, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Over 300 Internet Christians Meet in Person at First-Time-Ever Event in Mexico City
Global Media Outreach and YWAM Bring People Together via E-mail Technology. - October 06, 2012 - Global Media Outreach
Autographed Original Paper Mosaic of Peyton Manning by Renowned Sports Artist Russell Irwin for Invisible Disabilities Association Honors Banquet on October 14th
St Louis artist and IDA Ambassador, Russell Irwin creates and donates a one of a kind Peyton Manning Paper Mosaic for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 2012 Honors Banquet. The Paper Mosaic is autographed by both Russell Irwin and by Peyton Manning. IDA is so thrilled to receive this amazing donation which is the center piece of their live auction at their 5th Annual Honors Banquet on October 14th at the Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree, Colo. Russell will be in attendance at the event. - October 05, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Hosts Conference in Mexico City, Worldwide Experts Speak on UV Technology
UV is a green technology that improves the quality of drinking water and offers a high tech option for cleaning wastewater - so pollutants have a lesser impact on the environment. The International Ultraviolet Association is hosting an all day workshop in Mexico City, to bring together global experts in the field of UV water disinfection technology. - October 05, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Organization Helps Sandusky Victims and Others Affected by Child Sexual Abuse
The Let Go... Let Peace Come In Foundation has subsidized trauma therapy for two of the young men associated with the Jerry Sandusky case and others. In an effort to bring healing, recovery, and scientific knowledge to the problem of child sexual abuse the foundation has initiated a fundraising campaign on the popular website Indiegogo. - October 05, 2012 - Let Go Let Peace Come In Foundation
Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness
Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.
Kid's Coin Drives Add up to 2,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Hungry
Teen non-profit spent summer raising funds for food distributions. Donate Don’t Dump encourages grocery stores & food co to donate surplus or short dated products to food banks & raise awareness about hunger. Companies that donate are recognized with “Proud Donor” Logo. The logo was created by Gabrielle, age 12 to raise awareness and influence consumers. "Sadly, this food could be saved from the landfills before it becomes waste, with 1 in 4 children suffering from hunger, it is an outrage!" - October 04, 2012 - Donate Don't Dump
Fall Festival Brings Together Holly Springs School and Big Cat Wildlife Sanctuary
A Holly Springs school is using its annual fundraiser to partner with a big cat rescue center and wildlife sanctuary to educate children, parents and local businesses about the plight of the large predators. - October 04, 2012 - The New School Montessori Center
IFRM Has Chosen Fire-Advisory Board Chairperson
The International Fire Relief Mission elected its next Chairperson this week. This person will fill a 3 year term. - October 04, 2012 - International Fire Relief Mission
Chocolate BARK Fur Pet Lovers is the Sweet Treat That Gives Back with Every Bite
Sue's Confections, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania manufacturer of handcrafted confections and 3D chocolates is helping out good causes by offering pet lovers a sweet treat that gives back with every bite. Sue's Confections has created three flavors of chocolate candy bark with a unique twist. - October 04, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
Local Non-Profit Announces FUBU Co-Founder as National Spokesperson
One Community, One Voice, One Vision is pleased to announce their National Spokesperson, Mr. Keith Perrin, Jr. The vision of OCOVOV aligns perfectly with his passion to give back and support our communities. Mr. Perrin is an accomplished, well know entrepreneur who successfully introduced FUBU... - October 04, 2012 - One Community, One Voice, One Vision
Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November
In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.
Rock & Roll Celebrity Waiter Dinner to Serve Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Center
“Celebrity” waiters will serve up food, fun and "Rock and Roll" at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by Yabo Restaurant on Monday, October 15 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Local musicians will fill in as wait staff and compete for tips that inspire... - October 04, 2012 - Heights Foundation
The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift
The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Pink Ribbon Army Marches Across Facebook
Half a million fans on Facebook have joined the “Pink Ribbon Army,” a social media application to raise awareness and fight the disease which afflicts millions of women around the world. This month, GreaterGood Network’s The Breast Cancer Site is encouraging even more recruits... - October 04, 2012 - GreaterGood
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
80-Year-Old Trader Joe's Man to Rappel Off 36-Story Bonaventure Hotel
80-year-old Leroy Watson, the first employee of Trader Joe's, Southern California's well-known specialty grocery stores, will rappel from the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown LA on Friday October 5 as a lead contributor in this year's hair-raising fund raiser for the Los Angeles Boy Scouts of America. - October 02, 2012 - Boy Scouts L.A.
Let's Play Ten-Ten: Nigeria's Most Innovative Charity Initiative?
Despite global financial challenges, giving should be fun, flexible and fulfilling: www.facebook.com/letsplaytenten - October 01, 2012 - Let's Play Ten-Ten
WishYouWereVegan Announces Online Auction
WishYouWereVegan announces it’s first online auction benefiting Mercy For Animals. - September 30, 2012 - KRZE Studio / WishYouWereVegan
QuickBooks Basic Training Offered at ETSU Innovation Laboratory
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University and its Kingsport Affiliate Office (KOSBE) will be holding a QuickBooks (QB1) Basic Training Course on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Laboratory,... - September 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Pal's Business Excellence Institute Hosts Free Quality Forum Conference for Area Businesses
Pal’s BEI president David McClaskey will deliver the keynote address at the Tri-Cities Quality Forum on October 9, from 8 a.m. - Noon at the Toy. F. Reid Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will feature nine talks on “quality... - September 29, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
“Walk for Humanity” Event Organized to Support Humanity First USA
MKA USA is holding the “Walk for Humanity” in the New York area, the Washington D.C. area, and the Chicagoland area on September 28th and September 29th. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for organizations that strive to save lives and improve the quality of life of individuals... - September 29, 2012 - Humanity First
Second Annual Bra-Vo Art Exhibit and Fundraising Event to Support Breast Cancer Survivors and Treatment at PIH
The second annual Bra-Vo fundraising event will be held at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 4 pm. - September 29, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Sea to Shining Sea Finisher Captain Ivan Castro Nominated for USAA Athletic Inspiration Award
Blind Iraq War veteran Captain Ivan Castro, who rode across the United States with World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Sea to Shining Sea ride, is a nominee for the 2012 USAA Athletic Inspiration Award for Courage in Sports. - September 29, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Congressman Jon Runyan Becomes 41st Co-Sponsor of Proposed Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December 2011, and 8 Garden State Congressmen have joined him in signing on. - September 29, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Lilly Pulitzer® Partners with The Breast Cancer Charities of America for National “Shop and Share” Event
Retailer Lilly Pulitzer and The Breast Cancer Charities of America are partnering for a shop and share event in which iGoPink Fashion Fights Breast Cancer will receive 10% of sales on October 6, 2012. - September 28, 2012 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Sixty-Seven Rescue Groups Receive $75,000 in Round 3 of 2012 Shelter+ Challenge
In the third round of voting of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com in 2012, The Cat House on the Kings won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Fans of the California cat rescue group voted them into an early lead in this round hosted on the GreaterGood Network website... - September 28, 2012 - GreaterGood
Senator Harkin and Congressman Young Highlight Enable America Anniversary Events
Enable America marked ten years of service to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a series of events in Washington D.C. this month, including a Capitol Hill reception in honor of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. “People... - September 28, 2012 - Enable America
The "8 Ingredients of a Smart Relationship"
A research-based e-course for cultivating the relationship skills that impact our lives. No matter how much time we devote to improving ourselves, we still need the company of others to feel and be our best. From dating to marriage, parenting to the workforce, how we affect others and shape the relationships in our lives is a matter of having the skills to succeed. - September 28, 2012 - Smart Relationships
Jersey Dreamin’ Concerts in Mentor and Akron Benefit Local Veterans’ Organizations
Benefit Concert Features Original Lead Singer from The Shirelles, Bobby Valli’s Jersey Boys Tribute to the Four Seasons, and Original Crest, J.T. Carter - September 28, 2012 - Pedal For Heroes
Introducing WishYouWereVegan Online Fashion and Design Community
KRZE Studio launches vegan fashion and design online community and social project. - September 28, 2012 - KRZE Studio / WishYouWereVegan
Invisible Disabilities Champions Join the Expedition in Lone Tree, Colorado for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 5th Annual Honors Award Banquet on Oct. 14, 2012
Colorado based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at their fifth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, CO on Oct. 14, 2012. Keynote speakers will be world record holder, adventure athlete Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. Renowned Radio Host Rick Crandall of Studio 1430 KEZW will be the Master of Ceremonies. Roselyn Saunders, local community volunteer extraordinaire, is this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair. - September 27, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Xclaimed Wraps Up the Summer with a Bang
Xclaimed Ministries wrapped up their 2012 summer outreach schedule on September 22. It is estimated that over 400 people attended the “Concert in the Park” of which nearly half were children. The purpose of the Xclaimed Ministries concerts is to reach out into the community and help... - September 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
AT&T Championship Secures the Top Thirty Charles Schwab Cup Points Leaders on the Champions Tour for October Tournament
AT&T Championship announces the commitment of the current top thirty Charles Schwab Cup points leaders on the Champions Tour;Most recent commitments are Charles Schwab Cup Points leader, Tom Lehman, and defending champion of the AT&T Championship, Fred Couples; The tournament will be held on Oct. 22-28 at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Canyons Course. - September 27, 2012 - AT&T Championship
Adina's Angels Land in Ardsley - Out of Grief Comes a Way to Help Children's Charity Friends of Karen
After losing her husband, son and daughter within five months, Paula Berkowitz established The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen, and has raised over $100,000 so far. "In this endless fight for critically-ill children and their families, Friends of Karen is a lifeline," she says. On October 12, "Dance The Night Away for Adina's Angels" continues that mission. - September 27, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Government of Senegal to Officially Host 2012 Edition of Pan-African Agribusiness Forum
The Government of Senegal and EMRC International partner to spotlight Africa’s agricultural and Agri-Food sector potential. - September 27, 2012 - EMRC International
Denver Initiative to Illuminate Lives in Uganda
Two organizations, Nokero and the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) are teaming up via the Juwa Initiative to provide solar powered lights for literacy participants in northern Uganda. - September 27, 2012 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Farm Animals to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate Sales in October
Can chocolate benefit farm animals? The answer is a qualified yes, as Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) will be the Rescue Chocolate beneficiary for October 2012. The dark chocolate company, whose products are only for human consumption, selects a different animal rescue organization to receive... - September 27, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Resident Physicians at JFK Family Medicine Receive Tourette Syndrome Insight from South Plainfield Teen
Tommy Licato describes his experience with TS and addresses questions on doctors, diagnosis, medication, co-morbid disorders and quality of life. - September 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Wheelchair Mission Wins 2012 Classy Award in Health and Well Being
Free Wheelchair Mission, a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides "the transforming gift of mobility to the physically disabled poor in developing countries, as motivated by Jesus Christ," has won the 2012 Classy Award in the category of Health and Well Being. - September 26, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announces the Sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee announces the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible children at the following locations: Andrew Jackson Clubhouse - 916 16th Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37208 Glenview Clubhouse (located... - September 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest to Support Grace in the City’s Summer Heat Respite Program for the Homeless
As part of its mission to be a good community partner by supporting worthwhile charitable initiatives in the local community, the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures has selected Grace In The City's Summer Heat Respite program for the homeless to receive proceeds from food sales at its 7th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest, Oct 5 & 6. GLC's Heat Respite program served a record number of meals this summer to homeless refuge seekers in Phoenix. - September 26, 2012 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
Teenagers Help Jersey Shore Medical Center Resident Physicians Better Understand Tourette Syndrome
Amanda Silvers, 17, and Grace Hawruk, 16, describe their experiences with TS and address questions about diagnosis, treatment, quality of life and obtaining a driver’s license. - September 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Wish Upon A Hero Foundation Makes Dream Come True for Teenager with Tourette Syndrome
Tommy Licato, 14, of South Plainfield, NJ, is honored at a Somerset Patriots baseball game with tickets to a Broadway show as a reward for his work with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - September 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting
Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America
Back to School Apparel for a Powerful Cause
Clothing company vineyard vines® teams up with SolSolution to dress Massachusetts for success and raise money for our local solar schools. - September 24, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
Nonprofit Opts Out of Traditional Fundraiser for Online Campaign
Much to the dismay of rubbery chicken lovers, connoisseurs of gift certificates and enthusiasts of impulse auction items, this fall Splore will not host the annual Harvest Moon fundraiser. Rather, the organization is putting effort and energy into their annual fund drive in order to cut costs and... - September 22, 2012 - Splore
Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO
Holy Family Institute Announces New Board Chairperson for Its Foundation
Holy Family Institute announces Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D., President of Duquesne University, was appointed to serve as the Chairperson of the Holy Family Foundation Board. “Dr. Dougherty understands the financial challenges we face to improve the quality of life for our community’s... - September 22, 2012 - Holy Family Institute