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International Rett Syndrome Foundation to Host 14th Annual Strollathon
Non-profit organization's St. Louis event to raise money for research treatments. - July 24, 2021 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
Tennessee United for Human Rights Celebrates 2021 Mandela Day
Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - July 24, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Fourth Annual Caving Expedition to Raise Funds to Support Canadian Veterans and Their Families – Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness 2021
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness is a caving expedition and fundraising campaign aimed at raising awareness and support for veterans and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of PTSD and other forms of mental illness. - July 23, 2021 - PPCLI Foundation
MPAI Lays the Foundations for a Mixed Reality Collaborative Spaces Standard
At its 10th General Assembly, the international, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards association has continued the development of 4 standards, progressed the study of functional requirements of 4 projects and refined the definition of two... - July 23, 2021 - MPAI
Chuck E. Cheese Partners with KIB for Juneteenth Project; Group Gives Back at Running Bear Park
Irving-based CEC Entertainment, the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and delivery-only Pasqually's Pizza & Wings brands, recently reached out to Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) to help facilitate a day of service for their... - July 17, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Church of Scientology Involves Youth for International Friendship Day Celebration
The Church of Scientology Nashville is planning its annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021 to be held at the end of July. - July 17, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty Mccollum and Don Young Introduce the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act. - July 15, 2021 - Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Action Group
GivingTuesday Opens Applications for Global Fellowship of Grassroots Leaders
GivingTuesday’s Starling Collective is a global learning lab and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers, activists, artists, and changemakers. The program recognizes, supports, and uplifts the extraordinary leadership arising from within communities to meet needs and provide healing, leadership that is often under-recognized and under-supported. Applications are now being accepted through September 1, 2021. - July 15, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Even Keel Tattoo Parlor Partners with Non-Profit, Shark Allies, for 5th Annual Shark Weekend Fundraiser
Shark Allies and Even Keel Tattoo partner for the 5th Annual Shark Weekend event to raise funds for 501c3 non-profit, to help protect sharks. - July 14, 2021 - Shark Allies
APFED to Host Virtual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophil-Associated Diseases, July 14-16, 2021
EOS Connection 2021 will feature the latest research developments, practical management strategies, and opportunities for attendees to connect on an all-virtual platform. - July 14, 2021 - APFED
One Hundred Twenty One Authors Join the Firebird Book Award Circle of Winners
Second quarter book award winners are announced. - July 14, 2021 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
Tampa Crossroads Awarded VA Grant to Continue to Help Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $418 million in grants to more than 260 nonprofit organizations nationwide in June, and Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is one of the lucky recipients. The grant funding supports Tampa... - July 11, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
College Diabetes Network Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
New members bring wide variety of of experiences to seasoned organization. - July 10, 2021 - The College Diabetes Network
Olympic Gold Medalist, Tatiana Gutsu to Launch Where Dreams Begin, Day of Olympic Games
Tatiana Gutsu, Nataliia Isaieva and Alkawther Makki join forces as co-founders of Where Dreams Begin, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “Empower Children to Succeed.” The incredibly dedicated and passionate trio is working hands-on overtime to launch Friday, July 23, 2021. - July 07, 2021 - Where Dreams Begin
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Announces 2021 Crystal Vision Award Recipients
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... - July 07, 2021 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
Oratorical World Championships Goes Virtual
In 2021, students from around the globe will once again have the opportunity to compete for scholarships in the Optimist International Oratorical World Championships. The Regionals and World Championships will be live-streamed from St. Louis, MO. - July 06, 2021 - Optimist International
Jump Rope for Hope Loves Company
This past weekend, Hope Loves Company launched the Jump Rope for Hope Loves Company fundraiser to raise awareness for its mission as well as critical funding. Founded in 2012, Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit in the U.S. to provide both educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one living with ALS. - July 05, 2021 - Hope Loves Company
Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for 31 local Veterans during the month of July. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, works closely with the local... - July 04, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Church of Scientology Announces International Friendship Day Celebration 2021
The Church of Scientology Nashville has just announced a Friendship Day Celebration for 2021 to be held at the end of July. - July 03, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Local Non-Profits Join Together in "Paws & Praise" Free Rabies Vaccination Event
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Morning Glory Temple of Deliverance, National Spay Alliance Savannah and Renegade Paws Rescue (Renegade CAN) are partnering for a Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic, “Paws & Praise,” on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 10AM until 1PM. The... - July 02, 2021 - Renegade Paws Rescue
Maddyloo is Hope Loves Company's First Hug of Hope Care Package Sponsor: California Business Sponsors Care Packages for ALS Children Caregivers
Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit and 501c(3) in the US with the mission of providing emotional and educational support to children and young adults who have or have had a loved one battling ALS, is proud to receive its first Hug of Hope sponsor, California-based company Maddyloo. - July 01, 2021 - Hope Loves Company
40 Youth Entrepreneurs Launch 18 Businesses to Support Puerto Rico
Over 40 youth entrepreneurs graduate on July 3 from the SEEDS program, a STEM entrepreneurship curriculum managed by Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and education through economic development, and creating opportunities for women and children in Puerto... - July 01, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
KIB Helps Nexstar and CW33 Celebrate Founder’s Day Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful partnered with Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local television company, and the company’s Dallas television station, KDAF-TV (CW33) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company with an event called “Founder’s Day of... - July 01, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Walmart Community Grants Program Awards Be Strong International
Be Strong International (BSI) has proudly partnered with the Walmart’s Community Grants Program to continue to support the unique needs of broken families in South Florida. BSI’s mission to provide holistic educational services and resources to youth and parents from broken families... - June 29, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Optimism Comes to Atlanta After a Year of the Pandemic
Optimist members from all over the world will come together at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta for the 103rd annual Optimist International Convention. With over 1000 registered to attend the convention in person and virtual from as far north in Ontario Canada and south from Jamaica, they all are bringing their Optimism to the city. - June 29, 2021 - Optimist International
Conversations To Remember Day is June 29
Conversations To Remember is a non-profit organization. The organization tries to create a bridge between seniors and youth and to combat loneliness in senior citizens, many who suffer from dementia. C2R provides residents at assisted living facilities, with companionship by connecting them with volunteer teens and young adults who interact with them via weekly virtual visits. - June 26, 2021 - Conversations To Remember
Scientology Network Unites with the World to Combat Drug Epidemic in International Day Against Drug Abuse Marathon
On June 26, Scientology Network will recognize the UN’s annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a marathon TV event. The pandemic brought about a rising tide of drug overdoses and drug-related violent crimes. The marathon is dedicated to reversing this trend,... - June 26, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
Drug-Free Tennessee Re-Invigorates Volunteers on International Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - June 26, 2021 - Drug Free South
Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jose Arrieta to Become a Board Member
Jose Arrieta most recently served as the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS joins Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Arrieta will enhance the board’s focus on acquisition and procurement policies that support the growth of a small and mid-size firm.Before assuming the CIO role, he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Grants at HHS overseeing $26 billion dollars in contract awards and $800 billion dollars in grants. - June 23, 2021 - Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc.
Optimist International Welcomes New Executive Director
Optimist International welcomes Ms. Cheryl Brenn as the next Executive Director for the nonprofit, global volunteer organization. - June 23, 2021 - Optimist International
Worldwide Discipleship Association Presents 1-Day Life Coaching Intensive
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) to present a 1-Day Life Coaching Intensive on July 10 in Atlanta, GA. - June 23, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
New Crowdfunding Platform Caters to Kids and Teens Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Create the Next Million Dollar Business
KidVisionaries.com wants to teach kids and teens how to be entrepreneurs through crowdfunding. They are offering a free online class, Intro To Crowdfunding - How To Build Your Million Dollar Business, to teach the basics of crowdfunding and to help kids turn their innovative ideas into reality. - June 21, 2021 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
StoveTeam International Addresses a Little-Known Issue Affecting the Health of 4 Billion People Worldwide
When most of us think about nonprofit organizations, we may think of local food banks and nature conservation clubs, but there is another breed of nonprofit: Small international organizations that benefit families in developing countries. StoveTeam International is one such organization, working to... - June 21, 2021 - StoveTeam International
Human Trafficking Victims Receive Support from Oktoberfest Fundraiser
Rotary of Westmoreland will donate the proceeds of their Oktoberfest ticket (on sale now) to Rooted OUTreach, a local organization providing support to victims of human trafficking, assault/abuse and homelessness. - June 21, 2021 - Rotary of Westmoreland
Project P.E.A.C.E. Community Fun Day Attracts Notable Community Support
Students, residents and notable community partners came out in numbers to Community Fun Day at Goulds Park, hosted by Project P.E.A.C.E. and Be Strong International on Friday, June 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guests enjoyed live music, free food, and exhibitions from different organizations... - June 20, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Saskatoon’s Afforestation Areas Receive Federal Funding
Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. education and awareness project regarding on-site environmental protection, restoration in conjunction with place-based, nature-based solutions for climate action for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, 326 acres and George Genereux Urban Regional Park, 148 acres. - June 20, 2021 - Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
Drug-Free Tennessee Observes International Day Against Drug Abuse Virtually
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - June 19, 2021 - Drug Free South
Church of Scientology Nashville Inspires New Hope for Return to In-Person Services
The Church of Scientology Nashville is inspiring other churches across the city with effective measures to help return to in-person services safely. - June 19, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
KIB Teams with Singley Academy Theatre Department Group Performs Environmental Skit at Cimarron Recreation Center
Cimarron Park Recreation Center was a flurry of activity on June 11, as Singley Academy theatre students and their director joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a lively presentation of an environmental mascot skit. The thespians took on the roles of KIB mascot Kirby the Toucan, Buddy the Blue... - June 18, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Alicia Keys’ Charity Keep a Child Alive Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Keep a Child Alive has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7. This year serves as the 50th celebratory running of the marathon. Based in NYC, Keep a Child Alive is a non-profit organization, co-founded in 2003 by Alicia Keys to... - June 17, 2021 - Keep a Child Alive
PAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations like PAWS NY to raise funds to support their missions and services. - June 16, 2021 - PAWS NY
MPAI Opens New Projects Leveraging Its Unique Approach to AI Standards
At its 9th General Assembly, the international, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards association has started the development of new projects while continuing the development of four standards. MPAI application standards use aggregations of... - June 16, 2021 - MPAI
100 Young Entrepreneurs Impacted by a STEM Curriculum in Puerto Rico
A hundred young entrepreneurs -- public school students from ages nine to 12 with a high economic need -- were positively impacted in 2020 by the SEEDS program developed by the nonprofit organization Friends of Puerto Rico. The unemployment rate for people in Puerto Rico between the ages of 15 and... - June 16, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
Miami-Dade County Partners with Be Strong to Bring Project P.E.A.C.E. to Goulds Community
Project P.E.A.C.E. (People Engaged and Advocating for Community Empowerment) is hosting a Community Fun Day at Goulds Park on Friday, June 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be live music, food, and activities to promote unity between community members, and local community... - June 15, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Professional Organizer, Discover Organizer Owner Jill Yesko Releases Debut Title "I’m Right Here: 10 Ways to Get Help for Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization"
Professional organizer, speaker and Discover Organizing Inc. founder Jill Yesko has released her debut book, titled, "I’m Right Here: 10 Ways to Get Help for Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization." An eighteen-year veteran of the professional organizing industry, Jill Yesko, a... - June 15, 2021 - Discover Organizing
The Way to Happiness Association Spreads Seeds of Hope Online
The Way to Happiness Association observed World Environment Day with special virtual messages. - June 12, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
World Health Organization Includes Clubhouse Model as Example of Rights-Based Approach to Recovery-Focused Mental Health Services
Clubhouse International welcomes and supports the launch of the World Health Organization's Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centered and rights-based approaches. Clubhouse International Training Center, Phoenix Clubhouse in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, is identified as an example of community-based mental health services that are following good practices which provide quality care and support. - June 11, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2021 Inductees
The Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. announced the inductees who comprise the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Warren Sapp, Richard Williams, Althea Gibson, and Cori “Coco” Gauff are among 22 members that make up the Hall of Fame’s 2nd class. The inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2020 had 34 members including Richard Rellford, Deion Sanders, and Anquan Boldin. - June 10, 2021 - Florida Black Sports Hall of Fame, Inc.
Rivkin Center Hires Molly O’Connor as Incoming Executive Director
The Rivkin Center, a Seattle-based nonprofit working to improve women’s health by helping them prevent, detect early and survive ovarian and breast cancer, has hired Molly O’Connor to lead the organization upon the retirement of the current executive director. - June 09, 2021 - Rivkin Center