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BAMSI Receives Funding to Expand Behavioral Health Services

BAMSI has been awarded over $5M in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. - October 06, 2022 - BAMSI

Family Promise to Host Night Without a Bed Social Media Challenge to Raise Awareness of Family Homelessness

Participants are asked to spend one night sleeping anywhere outside of their bed to support Family Promise. - October 06, 2022 - Family Promise

Toxin Free USA Sues Procter & Gamble for Oral-B Dental Floss Allegedly Containing Toxic PFAS

Toxin Free USA, a nonprofit dedicated to consumer protection and education, filed a lawsuit against Procter & Gamble (P&G), alleging deceptive marketing of Oral-B Glide dental floss based on results of a screening test for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The complaint alleges:... - October 05, 2022 - GMO/Toxin Free USA

BAMSI Recognized for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work

BAMSI’s DEIJA committee has been recognized for the second straight year for its work to make BAMSI a more inclusive and welcoming place to all employees and persons served. The Association of Developmental Disability Providers (ADDP) named BAMSI as a winner of its 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award last week. Last year, the Association of Behavioral Health (ABH) recognized BAMSI’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice as part of its 2021 Salute to Excellence. - October 04, 2022 - BAMSI

National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative Extended Federal Funding for Five Years

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been awarded a 5-year, $10 million Cooperative Agreement from the Children's Bureau (CB), Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services... - October 03, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

MPAI Appoints MPAI Store, Incorporated as Company Limited by Guarantee, as the MPAI Store in the MPAI Ecosystem

The international, non-profit, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards developing organisation has concluded its 24th General Assembly (MPAI-24). Among the outcomes is the appointment of MPAI Store Ltd, a company limited by guarantee... - October 03, 2022 - MPAI

Irish American Partnership Announces $500,000 in Educational Grants on Leadership Mission

Bringing the leading transatlantic educational charity’s year-to-date grant disbursement to $1.2 million, the Partnership is celebrated at a reception in the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. - October 01, 2022 - Irish American Partnership

KIB Celebrates 31st Annual Trash Bash 409 Volunteers Participate at T.W. Richardson Grove

T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 31st Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 409 volunteers gathered at the park on Sept. 24, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the nearby... - October 01, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful

Blind Author to Inspire Women at Upcoming Area-Wide Conference

Women in our area are looking forward to the upcoming Fresh Grounded Faith women's event on September 30 - October 1, 2022, in Philadelphia, PA. The event will be hosted by one church, Calvary Fellowship Church, but presented by many other churches from the region. - September 29, 2022 - Calvary Fellowship Church

Worldwide Discipleship Association and Restoring Your Heart Host Free Facebook Live Talk on The Pathway To Connection

Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) and Restoring Your Heart (RYH) plans to host a free talk on “The Pathway To Connection” on October 19 at 7:00 p.m. ET on Facebook Live. Experienced Restoring Your Heart group facilitator and licensed counselor, Pastor Jesse Dukes, will host the... - September 29, 2022 - Worldwide Discipleship Association

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Launches New Prenatal Program

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic now offers CenteringPregnancy as an option for prenatal patients. - September 29, 2022 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic

Utah Families with Autism to Benefit from Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Investment

The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation is committing $500,000 to Madison House Autism Foundation (MHAF) to help build more neuro-inclusive communities across Utah with and for autistic adults and other neuro-divergent individuals. “We look forward to seeing these programs... - September 28, 2022 - Madison House Autism Foundation

3 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program

Shorecrest seniors Addison Sptaru, Kevin Tang, and Dylan Winer have been named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The three Shorecrest seniors earned their semifinalist status with their exceptional scores on the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit... - September 26, 2022 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Irish American Partnership Ambassador Leona Maguire Stays the Course with $20,000 in Grants to Schools in County Clare

Irish LPGA star links up with leading transatlantic educational charity once again to fund four local primary schools in honor of her participation in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Dromoland Castle. - September 25, 2022 - Irish American Partnership

Church of Scientology to Host the Art of Peace

The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) will have a youth-centered arts event for International Peace Day. - September 25, 2022 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés Announces a $500,000 Challenge for DC Central Kitchen’s Transformative Expansion

At an exclusive event featuring DC Central Kitchen’s forthcoming new headquarters this afternoon, elected officials, top philanthropists and community advocates gathered for a "first look" at the nation's most ambitious community kitchen and urban food hub before it opens in... - September 24, 2022 - DC Central Kitchen

The Heigl Foundation's Dog Adoption Fair in Long Beach is Coming Up. Help Clear the Animal Shelters.

The Jason Heigl Foundation is hosting their first Heigl Hounds of Hope Halloween Harvest Adoption Fair. The event will be in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, October 22, 2022. There will be 75+ dogs available for immediate adoption. The event begins at 10am and will end at 3pm. It will be located at the Gelson's Market parking lot at 6255 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803. - September 23, 2022 - Jason Debus Heigl Foundation

Worldwide Discipleship Association Presents Life Coaching Training Intensive

Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) will present a Life Coaching Intensive on November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET at First Baptist Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. WDA trainer and Certified John Maxwell speaker and coach, Sean Hall, will lead the intensive. WDA reports that the... - September 23, 2022 - Worldwide Discipleship Association

Glen Burnie, MD Playwright is Winning in Writing, Producing and Directing to Being Published Internationally

Angela Wilson's critically acclaimed stage play, Tears of the Soul, which premiered at the Chesapeake Arts Center in 2018 and has been very well received by audiences, has recently been published and licensed by Heuer Publishing. Angela Wilson is also a State Regional Award winner for literary arts awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council. - September 21, 2022 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.

KIB Visits Children’s Discovery Center at First Baptist Irving

On Sept. 9, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff visited the Children’s Discovery Center at First Baptist Church of Irving. Staff spoke to the children about taking care of their environment by picking up litter, recycling and saving energy and natural resources. KIB used a variety of props to... - September 21, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful

Thrift Store Re-Opens to Expand Food Bank Services

Due to unprecedented demand, The Stanwood Camano Food Bank (SCFBS) has expanded services to include relocating its thrift store across the street from the food bank on 102nd Ave. in Stanwood. The grand reopening of the thrift store (the former Loco Billys) is Tues., Sept. 20, 10 – 11... - September 19, 2022 - Stanwood Camano Food Bank

Clubhouse International World Seminar Convenes - Keynote Speaker, Dévora Kestel, World Health Organization

Clubhouse International, a global organization working to end social and economic isolation for people with mental illness, is hosting The Clubhouse International World Seminar 2022 from September 17 through September 22, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. The educational and networking event is being co-hosted by B’More Clubhouse. - September 17, 2022 - Clubhouse International

Longtime Colorado Early Literacy Organization, Reach Out and Read Colorado, Names New CEO

Reach Out and Read Colorado, an early literacy organization serving Colorado children since 1997, and its Board of Directors have named Patty Fontneau as new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Fontneau’s background as a senior executive in the Health Services industry, combined with a lifelong... - September 17, 2022 - Reach Out and Read Colorado

17th Annual Wag-O-Ween Returns to Downtown Savannah & Starland District Oct. 22 & 23

The pet trick-or-treating fundraiser is hosted by The Hipster Hound and Renegade Paws Rescue. - September 17, 2022 - Wag-O-Ween Savannah

HUGS to Host Boo Bash Masquerade & Casino Night Fundraiser on Oct. 14

Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS) will host its annual Boo Bash Masquerade & Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 11 p.m. in The Grandview Event Center at Hotel Tybee, located at 1401 Strand Avenue on Tybee Island. The fun-filled evening will feature catering by Kirk Blaine,... - September 17, 2022 - Heads Up Guidance Services

Retired NYPD Detective Mark Pucci Announces New Nonprofit, The National Institute for Law and Justice, to Assist Families of Missing and Murdered Persons

Mark Pucci, retired NYPD detective and current Founder/Chief Investigator of New York Private Detective Services (New York) and Guardian Angel Investigations (Nevada), announces the formation of a new 501(c)3 nonprofit, The National Institute for Law and Justice (NILJ). NILJ provides free management of investigative services for crime victims, their families and loved ones who are searching for answers, resolutions and closure. - September 15, 2022 - National Institute for Law & Justice

Sisters of Providence Recognizes 2022 Jubilarians

Eight Sisters of Providence celebrate significant anniversaries this year. The Jubilees mark 50, 60 and 75 years of ministry as Sisters of Providence. - September 13, 2022 - Sisters of Providence

Newmarket, Ontario Author Shares the Secrets of How to Have a Happier, Healthier, More Joy-Filled Life in Her New Book, "The F Book"

Author and Inspirational Speaker Lynn Rae shares her coping strategies of living with bipolar disorder and how she learned to be a productive, thriving member of society in The F Book: 7 Fs to Creating Your Fantastic Future. Lynn outlines how incorporating the 7 Fs: Family, Friends, Fun, Fitness, Fulfillment, Finances and Faith, will lead you to a happier, healthier, more joy-filled life. - September 13, 2022 - My Journey Back to Myself

Former Diplomat Nicholas Michael Joins the Irish American Partnership as Director of Development

Leading transatlantic fundraising organization the Irish American Partnership (the Partnership) today announced the appointment of Nicholas Michael as Director of Development, supporting the New York and Chicago regions. - September 09, 2022 - Irish American Partnership

Belk’s Donations to Family Promise Top $3.1 Million in Support of Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness

The southern department store became the nonprofit’s leading active funder after $360,000 donation from April’s in-store and online Charity Sale. - September 09, 2022 - Family Promise

Military and Veteran Families Encouraged to Sign Up for Soldiers’ Angels Adopt-A-Family Program

Soldiers' Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program pairs eligible deployed military and veteran families with businesses and individuals who want to help them celebrate the holiday season. - September 08, 2022 - Soldiers' Angels

Kislak Family Foundation Provides $200,000 to Support Family Literacy

Recognizing that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers, the Kislak Family Foundation has awarded the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) a grant for $200,000 to establish the Florida Family Literacy Initiative. The focus of this program will be to break the... - September 08, 2022 - Florida Literacy Coalition

San Diego Nonprofit, Solutions for Change, Advances Its Vision to Solve Family Homelessness with No Taxpayer Funding

San Diego nonprofit, Solutions for Change (SFC), knows firsthand the frustration that the people of San Diego are facing. Despite record levels of government funding, the impacts of homelessness and its associated overdose deaths, crime and mental anguish continue to rise. To address this growing... - September 06, 2022 - Solutions for Change

Jesse Smith Named Executive Director of Coronado Aquatics Club

5 time U.S. Olympian and Team Captain, Jesse Smith, returns home to take on the Executive Director position of the water polo program with Coronado Aquatics Club. Jesse brings an abundance of energy and a strong desire to return the NADO program into a club of excellence that also serves the community that supports it so passionately. - September 05, 2022 - Coronado Aquatics Club

Fountain City Performing Arts Launches OUTside VoicesKC

With much excitement, Fountain City Performing Arts are expanding their programming by launching OUTside VoicesKC, an adult SATB LGBTQ+ chorus under Fountain City Performing Arts. Outside VoicesKC (OVKC) will be an auditioned chorus open to voices ages 18 and older with a unique focus on creating artistry through aspiration and activism. - September 04, 2022 - Fountain City Performing Arts

2022 Crystal Vision Awards

Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) is excited to announce the award recipients for the Crystal Vision Awards. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. - September 03, 2022 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin

KIB to Celebrate 31st Annual Trash Bash Volunteers Invited to Register Online or Participate Remotely

Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will celebrate the 31st annual Trash Bash on Saturday, Sept 24 at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, 333 E. Interstate Highway 635, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will focus their efforts on the Northern Campion Trails and surrounding area, with the goal of keeping litter from... - September 03, 2022 - Keep Irving Beautiful

Retired NBA Player, George Lynch Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament for Disadvantaged College Students, Presented by GUICE Wealth Management

August 22, 2022 was the first annual George Lynch Golf Invitational benefitting HBCU Heroes to help disadvantaged college students enter and remain in college. It was a day of champions, as fellow UNC alum, friends, family and supporters rallied together to make a difference. - September 02, 2022 - GUICE Wealth Management

Edward Jones to Sponsor the Inaugural Hope for Kids Classic Benefiting the American Foundation for Children with AIDS

The Hope for Kids Classic looks to raise $20,000 with a matching grant for children with AIDS, and attract golfers in the Lebanon, PA area. - September 01, 2022 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS

The AngelWing Project presents, "N," a Play by David Alex at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park

A young, white actor is a caregiver for a passionate, social and political conservative African American woman. When he refuses to use the N-Word in a play he’s performing, they each learn something from the other’s perspective. - September 01, 2022 - The AngelWing Project, Inc.

The Gateway Family YMCA Helping Youth Achieve a Healthy Weight

Y wants to help families adopt healthy habits together and help children grow to a healthy weight. - August 31, 2022 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The MPAI Store Has Been Established and Three Documents Produced for Next Call for Technologies

MPAI standards developing organisation has concluded its 23rd General Assembly (MPAI-23). Among the outcomes are three documents produced to facilitate the task of drafting a response to the currently open Calls for Technologies and one document that will facilitate the identification and positioning of the technologies defined in the MMMC V2. - August 28, 2022 - MPAI

Falls Prevention Awareness Week at the YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA reminds residents to learn the risk factors for falls and how to prevent them. - August 24, 2022 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Church of Scientology Announces Peace Day Event to Take Place in September

The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) will have a large inter-religious, multicultural event for International Peace Day. - August 24, 2022 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Small Town Native African-American Physician Gives Back to Community with New Nonprofit

Dr. Tanika Long, a Barnesville native, has founded a new nonprofit organization, Full Circle of H.O.P.E., Inc.(FCOH) to help the community of Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. In this area, ~20% of people live in poverty, and the household income is directly proportional to the education level achieved. The purpose of FCOH is to positively impact the educational, social, spiritual, and physical lives of African American and other disadvantaged, marginalized students in Barnesville, GA/Lamar County. - August 23, 2022 - Full Circle Of Hope, Inc.

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