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Shorecrest Designated as Apple Distinguished School
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2018-2021. Shorecrest was awarded the distinction for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout its... - October 27, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Vietnam Women's Memorial to Commemorate 25th Anniversary
Veterans Day weekend events set to honor women veterans of the Vietnam era - October 26, 2018 - Eastern National
Olympic Club in San Francisco to Host VGA National Championship Nov. 4-7
Over 80,000 Rounds of Golf Played by VGA Members Since Non-Profit’s Inception - October 25, 2018 - Veteran Golfers Association
AmpleHarvest.org Fights Food Waste and Hunger with Centerpieces for Food Pantries Initiative
AmpleHarvest.org shares tips for creating centerpieces made of fresh produce that can be donated to food pantries. - October 25, 2018 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Parker Symphony Kicks Off Veteran's Day Events
This Friday October 26, the Parker Symphony Orchestra will kick off the Veteran’s Day events in the Denver area with a tribute concert titled "Salute." - October 24, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Sonoma County Neighborhood Against Alleged Illegal Cannabis Tourism
A group of Sonoma County residents has filed a lawsuit to shut down an alleged illegal pot grow and cannabis tourism operation in the Purvine Road neighborhood. The suit alleges that the grower is unlicensed and is transforming a peaceful stretch of the Petaluma Dairy Belt into an unlawful... - October 23, 2018 - No Pot On Purvine
East Pete Responds Sending a Hurricane Relief Supplies Truck to Pender County, North Carolina
"Choose a charitable effort you believe in. Donate and volunteer. In a blink, it could be you they serve." - Jill Kring Carter, Founder, East Pete Responds - October 23, 2018 - East Pete Responds
KIB Teams with Girl Scout Troop 3473 for Blanket Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is proud to welcome the members of Girl Scouts of America Troop 3473 of Irving to The Blanket Project. KIB supplied 5 members of Troop 3473 with fleece material. The girls worked together to complete three hand-made “no-sew” baby blankets. KIB started the... - October 21, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The First Virginia Beach Autism Speaks Walk Will Raise Funds for the Autism Community
The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks will hold its 2018 Virginia Beach Autism Speaks Walk event on Sunday, November 4th at 24th Street Park. For more information, visit AutismSpeaksWalk.org. - October 20, 2018 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
5 Tips for a Stress-Free Life at Mental Health Day "Lunch and Learn"
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights educated people on how to live stress-free. The presentation was a "lunch and learn" seminar at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - October 19, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Operation Food Search Raises More Than $83,000 at Golf Tournament
25th annual fundraiser to benefit St. Louis non-profit agency's programs and services. - October 18, 2018 - Operation Food Search
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches "Empowerment Exchange" in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with... - October 16, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
New Data Project Finds Nation Struggling to House Foster Kids
“Who Cares: A National Count of Foster Homes and Families” is a data and reporting project which points to a foster care system that often fails to recruit and retain enough caregivers for the children in it. - October 16, 2018 - Fostering Media Connections
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Powell, OH
An SDWR Autism Service Dog was delivered to a 6-year-old boy named Thor living in Powell, Ohio. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Cheney, WA
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 53-year-old woman in Cheney, Washington today. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Call for Entries for the 24th Annual KOSBE Small Business Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is seeking nominations for local businesses to be recognized at the 2018 Annual KOSBE Awards, including locally-owned and operated: 1. Franchise 2. New business (in business less than 3 years) 3. Young entrepreneur... - October 13, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Medals of Honor Helps Military Families Heal Their Emotional Wounds
There are 20 Million Living Veterans in the USA Today. Veterans Day 2018 will mark the start of a new national initiative to expand the use of endurance sport events to create living memorials to our fallen soldiers and ensure that their lives are never forgotten. - October 12, 2018 - Medals of Honor
Upcoming Nonprofit Masonic Lodge Event Will Help Fight Hunger in a Tasty Way
The Traveling Stone Soup has already fed over 250,000 people, and their goal is to feed a million. Their next stop is Brookfield, WI on November 3rd of this year. - October 12, 2018 - Traveling Stone Soup
African Leadership Bridge Brings Africa to Austin During 5th Annual Gala "A Night in Africa"
African Leadership Bridge commemorate alumni and new projects during fall fundraiser; featuring African dancers, African music, African food and African speakers. Journey to Africa without leaving Austin, and support bright young leaders. - October 11, 2018 - African Leadership Bridge
Earth Law Center Named "2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits
Earth Law Center announced today it has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. - October 11, 2018 - Earth Law Center
Children’s Home Network Hosts the 36th Annual Golf Classic and Luau Benefitting At-Risk Children and Families in Tampa Bay and Surrounding Communities
Children's Home Network's Luau still has available tickets for sale. - October 10, 2018 - Children's Home Network
DonorDrive® Launches Live Fundraising™
DonorDrive®, the leading peer-to-peer fundraising software for nonprofits, has released Live Fundraising™, a feature that empowers event participants to fundraise through streaming. Whether fundraising from a walk-a-thon, gaming marathon or Do-It-Yourself fundraising campaign,... - October 09, 2018 - DonorDrive
International OCD Foundation to Help Spread Awareness About #RealOCD as Part of OCD Awareness Week: October 7–13, 2018
Contrary to what is often portrayed in the media, OCD is not a personality quirk, it is a very real and debilitating disorder. This year, as part of OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will be working to educate the world about what it means to have #RealOCD. The IOCDF will be sharing videos from the community throughout the week, each responding to the statement "What I want you to know about OCD is..." - October 08, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
Co-Founders of Canadian Federation For Citizenship Announce the Appointment of Two Advisory Board Members
Canadian Federation For Citizenship aspires to be a prominent voice on active, responsible and inclusive citizenship. - October 08, 2018 - Canadian Federation For Citizenship
Operation Food Search Expands Child & Family Nutrition Programs
St. Louis non-profit agency hires four dietitians for growing department. - October 07, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Furniture Sharehouse Announces Kate Bialo’s Retirement
Founder Bialo to be Honored at “Home for the Holidays” Gala on November 2nd. The Board of Directors of Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester’s Furniture Bank, announced that Kate Bialo will retire as Executive Director of the organization in Spring 2019. - October 06, 2018 - Furniture Sharehouse
Children's Home Network Receives a Grant as Part of Cultivating Healthy Communities Program
Program to address the self-care of Kinship grandparents and caregivers utilizing the $100,000 awarded through the Aetna Foundation. - October 06, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Tucson-Based "WatchUGot" Looks to Bring Challenges and Charities Together as One
WatchUGot is a fast growing startup that is looking to combine the fun of internet challenges, with the spirit of charitable giving. - October 05, 2018 - WatchUGot
27th Annual Trash Bash a Rainy Success for KIB; 312 Volunteers Participated at T.W. Richardson Grove
A little rain did not stop Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) from hosting the 27th Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event at T.W. Richardson Grove Park on September 29, and it didn’t stop many of the volunteers from coming to the park and staying to help. After waiting... - October 05, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KOSBE to Host Google Livestream - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business Workshop
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Google Livestream Part II - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business workshop on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the... - October 05, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
First International Rights of Nature Training for Legal Professionals Hosted by Ethics Specialist Group of the World Commission on Environmental Law
Hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Grant Wilson, Directing Attorney at Earth Law Center will present a 90-minute seminar on legal developments in the field of rights of nature, with an emphasis on educating law students and legal professionals – including lawyers and judges. - October 05, 2018 - Earth Law Center
Great Old Broads for Wilderness "Wild for Wilderness Online Auction" Breaks Oct 28-November 11 with gear, Getaways, and Goodies Galore
Great Old Broads for Wilderness invites you to “surf” their Wild for Wilderness Online Auction and support one of the few women-led public advocacy organizations for wild lands and waters in the country. The 15th annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction fundraiser goes live Sunday,... - October 04, 2018 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Conduct Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Drive with V-103 and WAOK 1380 at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) will be conducting a live remote at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell Georgia to benefit victims of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. - October 03, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Celebrate 2018 Invisible Disabilities Week October 14-20
Join Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes invisible disabilities week. They will be providing lots of activities and resources through IDA for you to share with families and friends, companies and groups to be involved in this week dedicated to informing others about people living daily with invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2018 - Invisible Disabilities Association
GIS Mapping to Strengthen Initiative to Secure Rights for the Southern Resident Killer Whales
Threatened by pollution and vessel traffic, the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales are down to 74 individuals and need evolved protection so they can continue to exist, thrive and evolve. The solution is Earth Law. - October 03, 2018 - Earth Law Center
Pequannock Skatepark Association Holds Family BBQ & Skate Jam Fundraiser
Pequannock Skatepark Association is holding the First Annual “Boards and BBQ” on Sunday, October 14th from 11am – 3pm. The event will feature a pop-up skatepark for skateboards, scooters, and bikes. Steady Sound System will be DJing records. There will also be face painting and... - October 02, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
13-Year-Old Boy in Gilroy, CA Receives Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert dog today to Tanner, a 13-year-old boy in Gilroy, California. - September 29, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Sends Kids Back to School with Positive Messages
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in the Edgehill Back in School celebration this past weekend by distributing booklets at a neighborhood event. - September 29, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Shorecrest Students to Host "Civic Saturday" Community Event
On Saturday, September 29, a student-led Civic Saturday event. Civic Saturday is a national series of events meant to evoke community conversations around democracy, citizenship, and civic engagement. The event will run from 11:30am-12:45pm in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. - September 29, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Thunder Puppy K9 Rehabilitation and Rehoming - Only Remaining Siberian Husky Rescue in Colorado
Husky rescues closing their doors in Colorado, creates space issues for Thunder Puppy. - September 28, 2018 - Thunder Puppy K9 Rehab and Rehoming
Grand Opening of "Hands of Compassion Food Pantry"
The Christian Foundation for Orphans and Abused Children is starting its first program in the community of Georgia. - September 28, 2018 - Christian Foundation for Orphans and Abused Children
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. - September 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Houston Astros Pitcher Chris Devenski to Partner with The Center for Hearing and Speech and Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Houston Via Colori® The Street Painting Festival benefiting the Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS) announces today, that Astros’ player Chris Devenski will act as the festival’s celebrity spokesperson. Mr. Devenski will collaborate with the Center for Hearing and Speech for various... - September 27, 2018 - The Center for Hearing and Speech
7 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Program
Shorecrest seniors RJ Ayers, Will Hess and Aidan Samuelson have been named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Ayers, Hess, and Samuelson are among the 10 students in the City of St. Petersburg to earn the honor. - September 27, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Best Buy Store 205 Employees Volunteer with Keep Irving Beautiful at Irving Fire Department
Employee volunteers from the Best Buy Store number 205, located on Highway 183 in Irving, took time off from their regular jobs to give back to the community in a service project with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). The group of ten volunteers met the KIB staff at the Irving Fire Department’s... - September 27, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Kids READ! Announces 5th Annual Books for Treats Event
For the 5th consecutive year, Kids READ! is offering free Books for Treats on Halloween evening, Wednesday, October 31 as sponsored by Matthew Thomas - Keller Williams Real Estate. Children in costume doing Trick or Treating will be able to select a book as their treat at the corner of Roanoke and... - September 26, 2018 - Kids READ!
Persistence is The Key Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Houston-based nonprofit celebrates its one year anniversary. - September 26, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
Utah Charity Adopt-a-Bed Now Accepts Online Brand Mattress Returns
Utah mattress buyers who buy brands online now have a place to bring mattress returns within the trial period. Donations to benefit people and organizations in need. Drop off location and pick up services available by appointment. - September 26, 2018 - Adopt a Bed
Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive Houston Event, an Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research
Join the battle and ride in the fight against ovarian cancer at Wheel to Survive Houston presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Sunday, October 21, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at DEFINE Body and Mind: Tanglewood, 5781 San Felipe St., Houston, TX 77057. Proceeds from the event will... - September 26, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Be The Difference Foundation Announces Its First Endowment Fund
Be The Difference Foundation is proud to announce its first endowment fund. The fund was made possible through the generosity of Judy Rome and the Jay Horowitz Family. The fund was announced at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018. - September 25, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation