Recent Headlines
Within Charitable Organizations
Highly Anticipated Performing Arts Center to Open May 1 in Camp Hill, PA
The Camp Hill School District and The Lion Foundation will welcome community members in the ribbon cutting and dedication of the newly constructed Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center and new Eisenhower Elementary School. - April 28, 2011 - The Lion Foundation
Sixth Annual Day of Reason
Minnesota Atheists to hold the sixth annual Day of Reason, celebrating the separation of church and state, in the State Capital Rotunda at 12pm on May 5, 2011. The Day of Prayer event is scheduled to be held simultaneously on the steps leading to the Capitol. The National Day of Reason was... - April 27, 2011 - Minnesota Atheists
Dinner Dance to Benefit Children with Autism
HeartShare Human Services is hosting its annual dinner dance to benefit its preschool and school age programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. - April 27, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Will Host the 2011 "UNC Tarheel Junior Championship" at UNC Finley Golf Club on Oct. 8-9 2011
The 2011 “UNC Tarheel Junior Championship” is filling up fast. The field is very competitive with some of the Tarheel Golf Foundation’s top-ranked golfers already registered. The field also includes players traveling from other states. Originally designed by George Cobb and... - April 27, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Opens the 2011 Summer Schedule with the Rex Hospital "Junior Invitational" on June 5
The 2011 summer season is filled with junior golf tournaments, running from June to August. The Tarheel Golf Foundation is rapidly growing with over 1200 members. Tournament fields are limited and are expected to fill up fast, including the Rex Hospital “Junior Invitational,” with only... - April 27, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Students on Track for Career in Railway Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 11th to 14th April, one hundred students gathered at the University of Nottingham to attend a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course. Cutting across many disciplines, the course explored the design, construction and operation of railways and gave a valuable insight into what future railways could look like. - April 26, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Norwalk Exchange Club Antique Auto Show
The 43rd Annual Gateway Antique Auto Club Auto Show will be held Sunday, April 3rd at Taylor Farm on Beach Road in Norwalk, Connecticut. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and prizes are awarded at 3:00 p.m.. Rain date for the event is Sunday, May 7th. First organized in 1974 as an Antique Auto Meet, the... - April 26, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Free Christian E-Book Now Available: The Mystery of the Kingdom
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its first e-book available free on its website. - April 26, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Iconic Television Producers Honored by Child Actors
Current child actors are too young to have caught The Brady Bunch in the first primetime run of the show. But that doesn't stop them from loving the retro-cool, iconic TV series. This month the producers of that show, Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz, will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy
Audiences remember her as the adorable daughter and nose-twitching witch, Tabitha Stevens, from the 1970s television series Bewitched. This month Erin Murphy will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. The event will be held on April 30th at Universal Studios Hollywood. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Christian Church Launches Blogs for Women, Men, Teens and Young Adults
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, expands its website with human-interest stories and Bible-based advice for important segments of its audience. - April 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Charitable Fleece Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Launches ‘America Campaign’ on Facebook
In an effort to liven up its Facebook fan page, fleece blankets manufacturer Blanket America has created a fun new campaign using Facebook’s new Questions feature. - April 23, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Superstar Tim Howard Needs Your Help to Support Children and Families with Tourette Syndrome
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome - April 23, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Casey Cares Announces Baltimore’s 2nd Annual Green 5K Run/Walk on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, the Casey Cares Foundation announces the second annual Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. The 3.1 mile run/walk course will begin at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk/Run, Kids Jammie Jog and musical entertainment. - April 22, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
Tumaini International Ministries Walk for AIDS Orphans in Kenya
Walk for the Kids on May 21 from 9 to 11:30 am at Millikan High School in Long Beach, CA will raise funds to support AIDS orphans in Kenya. - April 22, 2011 - Tumaini International Ministries
EDFC of Mendocino County Creating and Retaining Jobs in a Tight Economy
The Economic Development & Financing Corporation of Mendocino (“EDFC”) is proud to announce that, in the last year, it has brought into Mendocino County $729,440, loaning out $450,000, creating 34 jobs and retaining 95.5 jobs. EDFC loans leveraged $4,834,893 of private investment... - April 22, 2011 - Economic Development & Financing Corporation
Embrace Activism & Living Beyond Breast Cancer Unite with Yoga
Embrace Activism, creator of products for purpose-driven yoga, is now a preferred shopping partner of Living Beyond Breast Cancer. - April 22, 2011 - Embrace Activism
The First Step is the Hardest – Glee Star Lends Her Name to 33-Story Rappel for Kids Included Together (KIT)
Lauren Potter joins "Over the Edge for KIT" - A spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - April 22, 2011 - Kids Included Together
April 23, 2011 Sacramento Earth Day Celebration
Nonprofit Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) is organizing their 6th annual Earth Day celebration between 12:30 - 5:30 PM on a beautiful Saturday in Southside Park - Free Admission - April 21, 2011 - Environmental Council of Sacramento
International Society Publishes Open Letter to Address Stem Cell Treatment Proliferation
Nonprofit calls on all stem cell clinics to come into compliance with minimum standards and submit to formal evaluation. - April 21, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Casey Cares Foundation Announces University of Maryland Basketball Coach, Gary Williams, to Join Golf Classic and Dinner
University of Maryland Basketball Coach Gary Williams will be honored by the Casey Cares Foundation. He will play golf and be honored at dinner on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills, MD. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. - April 20, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
Norwalk Exchange Club to Hold Certified Barbeque Judging Class in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Young Survivors of Childhood Cancer Lead Annual Walk to Raise Awareness About Pediatric Cancer
Founded in Memory of Their Deceased Son, DC Based Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation Holds Annual Walk to Support Children Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Families. - April 20, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
The Tarheel Golf Foundation Welcomes Their Newest Member, Erica Murray
The Tarheel Golf Foundation is pleased to announce that Erica Murray has joined the Foundation as the new Marketing Coordinator. Murray will develop projects promoting the Foundation’s junior golf tour, manage social networking tools, and publish tournament recaps and current news on the... - April 20, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Norwalk Exchange Club Strengthens America Through Volunteer Award
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7p.m. on Wednesday (05/18/11) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center on East Avenue. Now is the time to celebrate the unsung heroes in our community who often go unrecognized. The Exchange Club of Norwalk is honoring a Norwalk resident with the Book of... - April 20, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
The Russian American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Awareness Program
RADA to Raise Knowledge About Oral Cancer Through Free Screenings and a Fundraiser - April 19, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
ICMS Launches Global Treatment Evaluation for Parkinson’s Disease with a New Sub-Committee for Cell Medicine Oversight
Society initiates worldwide effort to distinguish and identify verifiable stem cell treatment outcomes. - April 17, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
An Evening of Fiery Girl Power
The Crucible Celebrates Women in Industrial Art with a Rosie The Riveter Evening - April 16, 2011 - The Crucible
America’s Family Pet Expo Donates 134 Booth Spaces to Pet Adoption and Rescue Organizations
The Oldest Nonprofit Organization in the Pet Industry Positively Impacts Community by Supporting Adoption Efforts for All Kinds of Animals - April 15, 2011 - World Pet Association
The SOLD Project Competes to Win GlobalGiving's Open Challenge
Local nonprofit has chance to receive funding for its human trafficking prevention programs in Thailand via innovative online marketplace for philanthropy. - April 15, 2011 - The SOLD Project
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Android App for AmpleHarvest.org
Anyone with extra garden produce or store bought items is now able to donate to a local food pantry using their Android phone. - April 14, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Denver's Cat Care Society Celebrates 30th Anniversary with "Tails of the Painted Cats" Art Project, Now on Display at Santa Fe Art District Galleries Through April 30
"Tails of the Painted Cats," the 30th Anniversary Art Event Fundraiser for the shelter cats at the Cat Care Society (CCS), are now on display at Santa Fe Art District Galleries through April 30. The exhibit includes 16 painted fiberglass cats, each about 28" tall and painted a different theme by local artists. - April 14, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Caring 4 Kids Foundation and Treasure Island, Las Vegas Team Up to Bring Easter Joy to Las Vegas Valley Children
Caring 4 Kids Foundation and Treasure Island, Las Vegas are teaming up this Easter to ensure 200 Las Vegas Valley children have an extra special holiday. - April 14, 2011 - Caring 4 Kids Foundation
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury Executive Committee Holds Strategic Planning Session in Vermont
The executive committee of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury recently attended a strategic planning session where they discussed their vision and plans for the affiliate over the next five years. Five volunteers, Betsy Jette, Treasurer; Kate Clarke, President; Dave Rohlfing, Secretary; Ken... - April 14, 2011 - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury
Computer Recycling and Paper Shredding to Support Memorial Assistance Ministries
Shred old documents, recycle out of date computer equipment. - April 14, 2011 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
Win Daily Giveaways from Charitable Woven Blanket Manufacturer Blanket America at facebook.com/BlanketAmerica
Blanket America, a charitable blankets manufacturer, is offering 30 days of free giveaways on www.facebook.com/BlanketAmerica. - April 13, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Let's Move Together! - Support the Fight by Joining Your Local Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. It's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. - April 13, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Girls on the Run of the Triangle Announces New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Quintiles - the Ninth Annual Event Will Take Place on Saturday, April 16
Girls on the Run of the Triangle (www.gotrtriangle.org) will host the Ninth Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Quintiles. It will take place on Saturday April 16, 2011 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at American Tobacco Campus’ Diamond View Park. Post-race celebration will continue with a festival for people of all ages and will include a Kids Zone, interactive playgrounds, food, music, entertainment, and many more fun and exciting activities for families and kids. - April 13, 2011 - Girls on the Run of the Triangle
Non-Profit Organization Gives Teen Girls a Lesson in Leadership
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs will host its Young Entrepreneurs Series Leadership Camp, a leadership development program for teen girls age 14 to 18. The camp will take place July 10 - 13, 2011 at Howell Conference & Nature Center located in Howell, Michigan. Leadership Camp is... - April 13, 2011 - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
Fourteen-Year-Old Radio Personality Brings Family-Friendly Entertainment to the Zoo for Earth Day
This year's Earth Day at ABQ BioPark is bigger and better than before, thanks in part to presenting sponsor KALY AM 1240 JENNiRADIO. ABQ BioPark puts on this year's event at the Aquarium, Zoo, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach from 10am - 2pm on Saturday, April 23rd. The JENNiRADIO crew, including 14-year-old Jennifer Smart, the inspiration behind the JENNiRADIO Family Hits format, will be on hand at the Zoo bandshell, playing music, meeting listeners, and giving away prizes. - April 13, 2011 - Jennifer Smart Foundation
Odyssey Seminars' Easter Event - for Kids with Special Needs
Odyssey Seminars is hosting its first annual Easter Project. They are raising funds for local charities, creating fun for kids with special needs and attracting new business for local businesses. - April 10, 2011 - Odyssey Seminars
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Opens Its Second Annual Plenary Conference at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
INET Executive Director Dr. Robert Johnson calls for the growth of a community that will rebuild trust in the economics profession. - April 09, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Lupus Research Institute Enthusiastically Supports Plans to Reduce Ethnic and Racial Health Disparities Announced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Lupus Research Institute and its National Coalition of state and local organizations welcomes the two strategies announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen and expand community-led efforts to achieve health equity across the nation. The Lupus... - April 09, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
K2 Adventures Foundation Summer in the City Fashion Show
Trendy fashions to support children with disabilities - April 09, 2011 - K2 Adventures Foundation, Inc.
San Diego Museum of Man Hosts First 5K Run to Support Monarch School and Educational Programs Promoting Racial Acceptance
On Saturday, April 9, the San Diego community will rally, rain or shine, to run in the San Diego Museum of Man’s first 5K run in Balboa Park in memory of long-time SDMoM trustee and Monarch School volunteer Alan Jaffe. The 5K run will be followed by the American Anthropological... - April 09, 2011 - Monarch School
Erie Regional Chamber Hires New Director of Research
The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP) has hired Ben Pratt as the new Director of Research for the organization. - April 09, 2011 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Take a Step to Find a Cure. Sign Up for the Minneapolis 5K Walk/Run for Lymphoma Cancer.
The Minnesota Chapter of the Lymphoma Research Foundation is holding its 7th Annual Lymphomathon 5K walk/run on June 11th at Lake Nokomis. Help them raise money to cure the lymphoma, the most common blood cancer in the United States. Sign up at www.lymphomathon.orgminnesota2011. - April 08, 2011 - Lymphoma Research Foundation
WaterCan Seeks Votes for Clean Water Projects in “Friends of Naturalizer” Campaign
Canada Water Charity, WaterCan selected as finalist in online voting contest. Naturalizer to award winning charity with $20,000. - April 08, 2011 - WaterCan
Lake Norman Home Builders Association to Address Housing Regulation Issues at Luncheon Presentation
The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) will present a discussion on government housing regulations, and how those regulations affect the housing market and the current economy. - April 08, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association