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NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders Promotes Patricia Phillips to Executive Director
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) has announced that Patricia Phillips will now lead the non-profit as the newly appointed executive director. Phillips, a resident of Teaneck, started with NJCTS in 2016 as the Education Outreach Coordinator and was responsible for... - January 13, 2021 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chris Freeman, Vice President of HIV Business Unit at Gilead Sciences and U.S. Army Captain Veteran, Joins Dream Foundation
Freeman to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - January 12, 2021 - Dream Foundation
How to Stop Climate Change: InvestigateWest & "Decarbonizing Cascadia"
News nonprofit InvestigateWest (INVW.org) today announced a new yearlong story series for 2021 detailing actionable steps to stop climate change in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. “Getting to Zero: Decarbonizing Cascadia” investigates the political and economic barriers to... - January 11, 2021 - InvestigateWest
2020 Year in Review: Drug-Free Tennessee
2020 saw many changes to the way nonprofit organizations operate and Drug-Free Tennessee was no different in that regard. - January 09, 2021 - Drug Free South
Tips This Valentines Day to Protect Yourself from an Unhealthy Relationship, by Survivor Michelle Jewsbury
How to protect yourself when you first start dating and clues for whether you should call it quits. - January 08, 2021 - Unsilenced Voices
Leap for Literacy to Host Winter 2021 All Black Author Share Your Story Program
In honor of Black History Month, Leap for Literacy is excited to announce the first all Black Author Share Your Story program which will begin on Monday, February 1, 2021. The Leap for Literacy Share Your Story program is designed to inspire the next generation of authors by educating them about... - January 06, 2021 - Leap For Literacy
Feed A Billion Announces Nicole F. Roberts as New Executive Director
Feed A Billion is an international nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of exploitation by feeding girls in need - ensuring families don't have to make difficult decisions that often result in girls leaving school, marrying early or entering into servitude or the workforce. Today, Feed A Billion... - January 04, 2021 - Feed A Billion
2020 Year in Review - The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee
2020 saw many changes to the way nonprofit organizations operate, and The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee was no different in that regard. - January 02, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
Moms Take on the World for Sick Kids
Inspired by their children's fight for survival, moms take on the world for treatment of devastating birth defect to save other peoples' children. - December 31, 2020 - CDH International
Community Comes Together for Holiday Party to Benefit Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children
The dream of two caring people grows into a community coming together for abused, neglected and abandoned children raising over $30,000. Local Palm Beach County heroes, Michelle Stokes and Robert Donohoo throw a holiday party at their house every year and invite their friends and loved ones. While... - December 27, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
How to Spot Predators at the Super Bowl
United for Human Rights Florida chapter is providing free anti-human trafficking training and educational webinars to prepare the Tampa Bay community to spot human trafficking during the Super Bowl. The training and webinars can be scheduled by contacting the Executive Director, Cristian Vargas, at... - December 25, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Elephant Cooperation Launches Elephants to the Rescue
Sonance founder appeals for help to feed African families impacted by COVID-19 disruptions. - December 24, 2020 - Elephant Cooperation
Operation Food Search Launches Missouri School Breakfast Website
Nonprofit's site features interactive map highlighting statewide school breakfast participation. - December 24, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Missin Peace Issued the Following Statement on the Murder of Casey Goodson Jr.
Missin Peace is extremely saddened by the death of Casey Goodson Jr. We express deepest condolences to his family and the city of Columbus, Ohio. The killing of Casey Goodson Jr. by a Franklin County Sheriff Deputy is another example of a life unjustly taken by law enforcement. And Franklin... - December 20, 2020 - Missin Peace
MPAI Issues a Call for Technologies Supporting Its AI Framework Standard
Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI), an international unaffiliated standards association, has approved a Call for Technologies (CfT) for publication at its 3rd General Assembly MPAI-3. The CfT concerns technologies for MPAI-AIF, acronym of the MPAI AI Framework... - December 19, 2020 - MPAI
Savage Support's MASK-A-RAVE Celebration 2020
Two hours of celebration, tributes to local business advocates, music, dance and fun! Coordinated by Oscar Winner John Ridley’s Nō Studios through a unique Vimeo channel. - December 18, 2020 - Savage Support Corp.
Community Impact Network Presents $159,000 Grant to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to utilize generous one-year grant for children and family programs. - December 18, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Be Strong International Wins 2020’s Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented BSI with the 2020 Diamond Award for "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year" during a virtual ceremony on December 15. BSI was chosen for its ability to act quickly and shift during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the innovative ways the nonprofit was able to keep its services relevant and sustainable. It was also commended for prioritizing corporate social responsibility and for its exceptional team. - December 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Training Program
$60,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County - December 16, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Impact Church Celebrates Opening at Regency Square Mall
Impact Church is celebrating the opening of its newly renovated Regency Campus at Regency Square Mall with a Ribbon Cutting on Saturday December 19th at 11am. - December 14, 2020 - Impact Church
Shorecrest’s Evan Hoefer ‘21 Earns National Performing Arts Award from YoungArts
Shorecrest senior Evan Hoefer ‘21 has been named a 2021 National YoungArts Foundation Award winner for his exceptional achievement in Theater. As a YoungArts finalist, Evan is eligible to be nominated to become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, one of the highest honors given high school seniors bestowed by the President of the United States. - December 13, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
NJCTS Announces 2021 Program of Webinars
Tourette Syndrome non-profit offers a series of free webinars for families and professionals. - December 11, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
300 Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver "Holidays on Wheels," a Meals on Wheels for Kids Program, on Wednesday, December 16
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, needs volunteers to sign up to deliver "Holidays On Wheels" (HOW), a Meals On Wheels for Kids program, on Wednesday, December 16. This special seasonal program was developed, in partnership with Metropolitan... - December 11, 2020 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Operation Food Search Hires Kristen Frazier
Frazier to serve as St. Louis nonprofit's Human Resource and Diversity Equity Inclusion Manager. - December 10, 2020 - Operation Food Search
KidVisionaries.com Launches New Kids/Teens Only Crowdfunding Platform to Support the Dreams of Young People
KidVisionaries.com launches a first of its kind donation-based crowdfunding platform dedicated solely to support the dreams and aspirations of youth age 18 and under. Their mission is to empower all kids and teens with the resources they need to achieve any goal or vision. - December 07, 2020 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
Satellite Tag Tracks Activity Levels of Highly Migratory Species Across the Vast Ocean
New technology helps scientists better understand how highly migratory species are responding to a changing ocean. - December 06, 2020 - Wildlife Computers
Adoptions From The Heart Building Beautiful Families Calendar
Adoptions From The Heart releases annual calendar to support birth parents in need. - December 06, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Operation Food Search Receives More Than $1.9 Million
Nonprofit secures second round of CARES Act funding from St. Louis County. - December 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
United for Human Rights Prepares to Kick Off the New Year by Honoring January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida chapter will be providing free human rights educational material to anti-human trafficking organizations in support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, this January 2021. Christopher King, the President of the chapter said, “I got involved with United... - December 05, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Floridians Unite in the Name of Human Rights with an Annual Awards Celebration
To cap off their most successful year to date, United for Human Rights Florida chapter will be holding their annual celebration of International Human Rights Day 2020. The event will be live-streamed on their Facebook page on Saturday, December 5, starting at 6:30pm. Awards will be presented to... - December 05, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Dr. Richard Konteh on Building a Better Society: Disability Inclusiveness and Accessibility in Sierra Leone
Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, peace and security in Sierra Leone. - December 05, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
Be Strong International to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Children
Be Strong International will host a Holiday Toy Drive on Friday, December 11 in Florida City, FL where over 200 underserved children between the ages of 3-13 will receive age-appropriate unwrapped toys just in time for the holiday season. The drive will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Point Crossing Apartments. - December 04, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Dr. Richard Konteh on Modern Day Slavery, Child Protection and Children’s Rights in Sierra Leone
Slavery has evolved and manifested itself in different ways throughout history. Today some traditional forms of slavery still persist in their earlier forms, while others have been transformed into new ones. - December 04, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
After Year of Global Crisis, Millions Respond with Massive Swell of Generosity and Shared Humanity on GivingTuesday 2020
The GivingTuesday Data Commons reports total giving increased from $1.97 billion to $2.47 billion in the United States alone, representing a 25% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2019. Further, GivingTuesday estimates that 34.8 million people participated in GivingTuesday 2020, a 29% increase over 2019. - December 03, 2020 - GivingTuesday
Carson-Based Community Organization Awarded $15,000 Bank of America Grant on #GivingTuesday to Continue Critical Needs Services During Prolonged Pandemic
Award winning “Love My Neighbor” program pivoted from arts workshops for at-risk youth to food aid and art kits for homebound families. - December 03, 2020 - Artward Initiative
Shorecrest Alumnus Jackson Willis ‘15 Wins Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England—ranked the #1 university in the world in some global rankings—and may allow funding in some instances for four years. - December 03, 2020 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Dr. Richard Konteh Calls on Leaders to Step Up Efforts to Achieve a Healthier Society, Global Solidarity and Shared Responsibility
Dr. Richard Konteh in commemorating World AIDS Day, echoes António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General saying, “Health is a human right. Health must be a top investment priority to achieve universal health coverage. On this World AIDS Day let us recognize that, to overcome COVID-19 and end AIDS, the world must stand in solidarity and share responsibility." - December 02, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
2020 Winter Holiday Soiree Takes Festive Fashion Online for a Cause
Wondering what to wear this holiday season? Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Dillard's are taking the “2020 Winter Holiday Soiree” online on Thursday, December 10, 2020, from 6 PM to 7 PM ET to showcase all that is merry, bright, and fashionable for the holidays. You can join the fun,... - December 02, 2020 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
GivingTuesday Set for Worldwide Celebration of Generosity on December 1
GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement, is rallying a wave of giving and unity in the annual celebration of generosity happening on December 1. In this continued period of unprecedented need, GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to show kindness and... - November 30, 2020 - GivingTuesday
New "Be Strong Lifestyle Journal" Moves You to Wholeness
Just in time for the most self-reflective time of the year, Be Strong International (BSI) has created its first-ever journal as a personal development resource. - November 28, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
To Support Remote Learning, The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Virtual Learning Spaces
Virtual Learning Spaces Provides Safe Space for Remote Learning and Support. - November 28, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Release Numbers of People Helped in Middle Tennessee During COVID-19
The Churches of Scientology Disaster Response is always active in times of disaster. This has not changed with the unseen enemy of COVID-19. - November 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Leaders in Florida Will Receive Awards for a Year's Worth of Human Rights Advocacy and Education
United for Human Rights Florida chapter will be celebrating International Human Rights Day on the 5th of December at 6:30pm as a virtual event streaming live on their Facebook page @UnitedforHumanRightsFlorida. Educators and human rights leaders across Florida will be awarded as Human Rights Heroes... - November 28, 2020 - United for Human Rights Florida
Feed a Billion and Atlanta Partners Provide Thanksgiving Meals for 1,000 Families
Feeding With A Purpose: Providing nutritious meals for girls in need around the world has been the primary focus of Feed A Billion, but this Thanksgiving with help from Fulton County organizations and individuals, the nonprofit was able to feed 1,000 families. - November 27, 2020 - Feed A Billion
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today, and it remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it. - November 26, 2020 - Richard Konteh 2023
Be Strong International Feeds 500 Families in First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Be Strong International distributed 500 boxes filled with canned goods and food items, gift cards to purchase fresh turkey or ham, and other items for needy families suffering from food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic during their first-ever Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event. The event took place on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. - November 24, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Pioneer of Tourette Syndrome Awareness and Advocacy Set to Retire
Faith W. Rice, founder and executive director of NJCTS has announced her retirement. - November 24, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Virtual WISE Adult Services Fulfills a New Support Role During Global Pandemic
The Gateway Family YMCA’s WISE Adult Day Services Provides Virtual Support for Adults and Caregivers During Global Pandemic - November 24, 2020 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Keep Irving Beautiful Takes America Recycles Day to Social Media - Volunteers Display Innovative Creations
America Recycles Day (ARD), celebrated annually on Nov. 15, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the United States. It is a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) program, and as the local KAB affiliate, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is one of hundreds of similar organizations... - November 22, 2020 - Keep Irving Beautiful