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Author Phyllis Grann Donates 220,000 Books to Reach Out and Read
Nearly a quarter of a million books will be given to newborn parents across the country to build baby’s first library. - December 15, 2018 - Reach Out and Read
Fitness App Releases the World’s Kindest Referral Program Ever; Just Invite a Friend to Feed a Child
After a $300K ngel investment and achieving a charity milestone of Rs. 30 million for 20 of its nonprofit partners, Impact App - the fitness kindness app - celebrates this success with its users through a referral campaign aiming at feeding 100K meals to hungry children across India. - December 13, 2018 - Green Freedom Private Limited
WAFA Announces the Winners of the 2018 Water Air Food Awards
These “silent heroes” beat the odds to provide their communities with clean water, air, and food. The world needs to hear from them! - December 13, 2018 - Water Air Food Awards
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed by the Gift of a Wheelchair at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles
Free Wheelchair Mission hosts an exclusive screening of powerful documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," featuring the story of Free Wheelchair Mission’s one millionth wheelchair recipient. - December 12, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary Rock for Human Rights Concert
Wil Seabrook is a singer/songwriter that created Rock for Human Rights. He tours with his band to bring awareness to the 30 Human Rights created by Eleanor Roosevelt and delegates of the United Nations. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Outdoor Afro Welcomes Ashley Williams, Global Marketing Director of KEEN, to Its Board of Directors
Outdoor Afro, a national non-profit whose mission is to create and inspire Black leadership in nature, just announced its newest board member, Ashley Williams, Senior Director, Global Marketing KEEN, Inc. (KEEN). KEEN and Williams have been long-standing supporters of Outdoor Afro. Williams has... - December 11, 2018 - Outdoor Afro
Be the Difference Foundation to Raise Money for 12 Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Be The Difference Foundation has launched its 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign, an effort to provide clinical trials for 12 women battling ovarian cancer. Be The Difference Foundation’s 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign not only raises money to cover the cost of a clinical... - December 07, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Partners with YMCA Seniors for America Recycles Day
On Nov. 15, a seniors group at the Irving Family YMCA partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) during the annual America Recycles Day (ARD). KIB supplied blue recycling bags, which the seniors filed with recyclable materials and delivered to the YMCA. KIB staff weighed the bags and recorded the... - December 07, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Harlem School of the Arts Announces New Chief Development Officer, Talya Westbrook
Poised for continued grown and expansion. - December 06, 2018 - Harlem School of the Arts
Canadian Artist, Gallery Join with Denver Non-Profit to Assist Ugandan Women
To Help Ugandan Women Rebuild Lives and Communities, Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, Canadian Artist David Kibuuka and Toronto Gallery Join Hands - December 06, 2018 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
CPC and Good Shepherd Foundation Release a Report on Child Protection Model to Eradicate Child Labor in Cobalt Mining in DRC
The community-based approach to child protection of Bon Pasteur (Good Shepherd) Kolwezi has been recognized as an effective model to eradicate child labor in ASM communities in a report released by the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network of Columbia University. - December 06, 2018 - Good Shepherd International Foundation
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay Partners with Local Roofers to Replace Hurricane Damaged Roofs Before Next Season
In recognition of National Roof Over Your Head Day, Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) is pleased to announce that 65 low-income homeowners will receive new roofs over the next six months, with 20 of these roof replacements occurring in December. The goal of this large-scale roofing project is to... - December 04, 2018 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Adoptions From The Heart’s Gift Card Drive is Back for the 2018 Holiday Season
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) invites the public to contribute to the 501 C-3 non-profit’s Gift Card Drive to bring some holiday cheer to the selfless birth parents whom the agency has serviced. The holiday season is a joyous time of year; however, for many, it can be a time that brings a... - December 04, 2018 - Adoptions From The Heart
Retired Boeing Executive Lawyer Joins Free Wheelchair Mission Board of Directors
Marjorie A. Terner, J.D. joins Free Wheelchair Mission Board of Directors. - December 03, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Persistence is The Key Celebrates the Holidays with Giveaways
Houston nonprofit celebrates the holiday season by making charitable donations to those in need. - December 03, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents The Nutcracker 2018
Connecticut Concert Ballet, a semi-professional not-for-profit organization, is proud to present the 2018 production of The Nutcracker in the Hartford, Connecticut area. - December 03, 2018 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Food Drive at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries. - December 03, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
St. Germaine Children’s Charity Hosts 35th Annual Silver Tea
St. Germaine Children's Charity's signature fund raising event will be held at a private estate in La Jolla on December 4, 2018. - November 29, 2018 - St. Germaine Children's Charity
Celebrate Family Caregivers During November
November is National Family Caregivers Month - November 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kids Need to Read and Highlights™: a Unique #GivingTuesday Partnership
While other nonprofit organizations ask for donations of funds on #GivingTuesday, Kids Need to Read enjoys a unique and highly successful partnership with Highlights to raise tens of thousands of magazines for distribution to disadvantaged children through the two agencies’ annual #GivingTuesday campaign. The magazines benefit Kids Need to Read’s literacy programs for children nationwide. - November 26, 2018 - Kids Need to Read
Public Ceremony to Celebrate the Work of Miracle City and Handing Over Operations to FEMA (at the Old Toys R Us Facility)
There will be a celebration of #MiracleCity this Sunday. This volunteer-led effort to provide emergency support to #CampFire evacuees at an abandoned Toys-R-Us building quickly turned into a massive center that served thousands. Organizers will commemorate the great work of the many volunteers at Miracle City these past two weeks. After the event will be the hand-over of this facility to FEMA for expanded use as a regional warehouse and distribution center for long-term disaster recovery. - November 25, 2018 - California Gift of Music/Miracle City
Local Nonprofits Partner for Boutique Sale
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Hosts Night of Wine, Cheese, and Shopping to Benefit PACE Center for Girls. - November 25, 2018 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
YMCA Feels Military Family Month is Opportunity to Support Local Families
The Gateway Family YMCA helps families of military personnel maintain health and well-being while their loved ones serve overseas. - November 23, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates the Holiday Season with Activities for All
Scientologists believe in spreading the warmth and joy of the holiday season to the community and beyond. - November 23, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Announcing the Launch of The Green Habitat Non-Profit
A new water conservation non-profit, which recently received its Bronze Listing with GuideStar, is being launched in Prince Georges County, MD. - November 22, 2018 - Green Habitat
German Heritage Foundation of New Braunfels Presents 2018 Christkindlmarkt
This free 2-day event promises visitors a German inspired open air Christmas market complete with food, drink, German inspired craft beer, handcrafted Gluehwein, German music, singing, and dancing and an open-air market with vendors selling Christmas ornaments and décor, and handcrafted artisan gifts. With lots of activities for all ages, like a rock-climbing wall, bungee trampolines, educational activities, face painting and photos with the Christkind and Santa & Mrs. Claus. - November 21, 2018 - GHFoNB
Two Iconic West Houston Nonprofits to Become One
Memorial Assistance Ministries Acquires Literacy Advance of Houston - November 21, 2018 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
Celebrate National Family Week
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Local Families - November 20, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Silipint to Donate 5% of Holiday Sales to Leave No Trace
Patented silicone drinkware company teams up to give back this holiday season donating 5% of website sales to the national not for profit, Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics. - November 19, 2018 - Silipint
Keep Irving Beautiful Holds Community Outreach Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) offered a full day of community service on Nov. 10, starting with the annual Unite for Troops Veterans Day event, followed by a park cleanup with volunteers from Calvary Church. KIB attends Unite for Troops each year, bringing its spinning prize wheel to help educate... - November 18, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Parker Symphony & PACE Center Host Food Drive
The PACE Center and the Parker Symphony Orchestra are hosting a food drive to benefit the Parker Task Force. - November 17, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Operation Food Search Raises $109,000 at Handbags to End Hunger
Proceeds to benefit St. Louis non-profit agency's programs and services. - November 17, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Maximizing the Impact of New Opportunity Zones
New Tax Incentive for Investors to Re-Invest Their Capital Gains - November 16, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Greyhound Real Estate Participates in the MDA Muscle Walk of Grand Junction
Greyhound Real Estate along with professional affiliates, past customers, friends and family participated the the Grand Junction MBA Muscle Walk and raised over $600 for research. - November 16, 2018 - Greyhound Real Estate
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 8-Year-Old Girl in Sand Lake, MI
Nevaeh, a 8-year-old Type 1 Diabetic in Sand Lake, Michigan, received a very special delivery of her very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR. - November 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Center for Chronic Illness is Pleased to Announce the Inauguration of Their Web-Based Support Groups in Partnership with Support Groups Central
The Center for Chronic Illnesses is announcing a new initiative to expand the help they bring to people living with ongoing health challenges. Web-based groups are led by licensed mental health professionals, who have specialized training in working with the chronic illness population. Support Groups Central powers the service. During meetings they participate through purpose-built custom web conferencing services accessible via any internet connected device. - November 15, 2018 - Support Groups Central, Inc.
Foster and Adopted Children to be Awarded Scholarship at Benefit Hosted by Eyes Like Mines Inc.
Eyes Like Mine to Host a Benefit and Gala Event in Arizona. - November 15, 2018 - Eyes Like Mine
HUGS of Florida, Inc. to Hold 14th Anniversary Family Fun Day to Bring Together Families Living with Hydrocephalus and Related Neurological Conditions
HUGS of Florida, Inc. will hold its 14th Anniversary Family Fun Day with commemorative walk in Largo Central Park on November 17th, 2018. DJ Rob Snyder will lead all the fun along with Kim Works, Mrs. Florida Plus America. Members of the 501st Legion Star Wars Costuming Characters will be attending... - November 15, 2018 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.
Finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 21 finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 13th, from 6 to 8 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Those Who Gave the Gift of Sight
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin held its annual Legacy of Sight ceremony, which honored families and their loved ones, who gave the gift of sight through eye donation. The event, held at the Overture Center in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, began with a welcome from Stacey Troha, Interim Executive Director at Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin. “Know that your loved one’s gift has brought peace of mind, reduced anxiety and stress. No more will a recipient wonder if they counted money correctly, reached... - November 13, 2018 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
Autism Service Dog Delivered to 8-Year-Old Boy in Redford, MI
An 8-year old boy named Ethan living in Redford, Michigan, has received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - November 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
River Defenders Seek Rights Recognition for the River in the Blue Heart of Europe
Today, the Bosnia River Action Network (BRAN) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, seeks recognition of rights for the beautiful Doljanka River, one of the few wild rivers left in Europe which is now being threatened by a hydropower plant. Members include Eko akcija (“eco action”) and Gotusa, Green Visions and Earth Law Center. - November 13, 2018 - Earth Law Center
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Hosted Its 12th Annual Thomas Hartig Dining in the Dark
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. hosted its 12th Annual Thomas Hartig Dining in the Dark event. Dining in the Dark is a unique three-course meal in complete darkness accompanied by live entertainment and a silent auction. In memory of Thomas Hartig, the "Inspirational Community Member" award was created by FOCB and is given to an inspirational blind person at the event. Jason Goldfield was the award winner this year. - November 10, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Drug-Free Tennessee Reminds Youth to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Drug-Free Tennessee recently participated in community events to remind young people to be safe and healthy by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - November 10, 2018 - Drug Free South
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Reminds Kids to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has been out in the community, participating in local community Halloween festivities and health fairs. - November 10, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Palm Beach and Broward Youth Go the Distance with Boca Braves Football and Cheer
The Boca Braves, a local football and cheerleading league serving over 150 of Broward and Palm Beach County youth, goes the distance this 2018 season with several of their teams advancing to the Pop-Warner Superbowl and SE Regional Cheer Competition. - November 10, 2018 - The Boca Braves
Footprint Foundation Announces First Annual Arts Gala Co-Hosted by Cast from Mayans M.C. and Benefiting Four Different Charities
The Footprint Foundation, a non-profit collective, is pleased to announce its first annual Arts Gala to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at V22LA Fashion House in DTLA. The event will be hosted by fashion brand V22LA (which consists of husband and wife team, Frank... - November 09, 2018 - Footprint Foundation
Free Wheelchair Mission Founder Speaks at Stanford University on Social Entrepreneurship
Free Wheelchair Mission Founder and President, Don Schoendorfer, shares leadership lessons on starting the world’s leading provider of wheelchairs for the developing world. - November 08, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Best Buy Store 205 Associates Volunteer with KIB and Irving Fire Department for Second Project
Associates of Best Buy Store #205, located on Airport Freeway in Irving, are making a habit of doing good things for their local community by partnering with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the Irving Fire Department (IFD). In September, a group of employee volunteers completed a beautification... - November 08, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
DonorDrive Staff Raises $60,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Using the peer-to-peer fundraising technology they've built, DonorDrive's team has raised over $60,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during the company’s eight years of participating in the Extra Life event. Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world during a 24-hour... - November 07, 2018 - DonorDrive