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Plant Five for Life Launches Pilot Program at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Plant Five for Life will pilot its first program planting five native trees as a gift to every child born at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC this April, Arbor Day month. A total of 5,000 trees will be planted for 1,000 newborns. The Plant Five for Life community network of partners, including... - April 11, 2018 - Plant Five for Life
Vital Literacy Program, Experience Corps Bay Area, Faces Funding Gap -- April 29 Recognition Event to Raise Awareness and Funds
Aspiranet’s Experience Corps Bay Area literacy program is facing a critical funding gap that threatens the program’s ability to serve Bay Area students in need. Community members are invited to support and celebrate ECBA’s success at the upcoming “From Readers to Leaders” event, April 29 hosted by GitHub at their headquarters in San Francisco. - April 11, 2018 - Aspiranet
Operation Food Search Announces Board of Director's Officers
St. Louis, Mo. non-profit also adds three new members to board. - April 11, 2018 - Operation Food Search
St. Germaine Children’s Charity to Host Fund Raiser at Bay City Brewing Co.
A San Diego charity focused on preventing child abuse is holding a fund raiser at a local San Diego brewing company. - April 11, 2018 - St. Germaine Children's Charity
South Carolina Senior Sports State Games Early Bird Registration Ends April 15th, and Closes May 1st
The 33rd annual South Carolina Senior Sports Classic (SCSSC) State Games will be held May 16-19 at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. May 1st is the deadline for registration, Early Bird ends April 15th so sign up today. Entry forms are available at your local recreation departments or by going online at www.scseniorgames.com. - April 08, 2018 - South Carolina Senior Sports Classic
Children’s Home Network’s A Night to Remember Benefits At-Risk Children in Tampa Bay
Children's s Home Network host new spring event benefitting local abused, neglected and abandoned children. - April 08, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Youth Achievement Luncheon Presented by the 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
The Youth Achievement Luncheon is the Signature Fundraiser for 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc. and a great way to honor and showcase their mentees and their accomplishments. - April 07, 2018 - 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
Food Trucks Beat Cancer
Bring your appetite and help beat cancer. The Great American Relay For Life Flagler, kicks off on Friday, April 20, 2018, from 6p-11pm at Town Center Palm Coast. This year, Relay is all new with a food court, including over 12 popular food trucks and mobile kitchens. Arrested Appetite, Cool Beans... - April 07, 2018 - Relay For Life Flagler
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Heritage Senior Center Staff; Promotes Earth Month, Recycling
In honor of April as “Earth Month,” Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff paid a visit to the Heritage Senior Center on Thursday, April 5, to meet with the members and discuss ways we can all pitch in and help our environment. They had an information table where they engaged in conversation... - April 07, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Victoria McGrath Foundation Launches in Time for Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary
Five years after she was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing, and two years after her tragic death in a car accident, Victoria McGrath’s family is launching a foundation dedicated to “opening doors and uplifting lives.” The foundation will support causes Victoria was passionate about including caring for children with disabilities, refugee children, and veterans and their families. - April 06, 2018 - Victoria McGrath Foundation
Drug-Free Tennessee Prepares for Summer of Events
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of events during the summer. - April 06, 2018 - Drug Free South
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Makes Plans for Summer 2018
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is preparing for a summer of events, beginning in June for World Environment Day. - April 06, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
DU’s Heidi Leathwood Joins the Parker Symphony for Their Season Finale
The Parker Symphony and Parker Arts present the final concert of the 2017-2018 season on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 PM at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. The concert is titled “Grieg Piano Concert and Other Scandinavian Favorites” and will feature Heidi Brende Leathwood from... - April 06, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
My Rare Son 2nd Annual Fashion Show
Pulmonary Hypertension is high blood pressure in the lungs; it is a chronic life-changing disease that can lead to right-sided heart failure if left untreated. - April 06, 2018 - My Rare Son
Drug-Free Tennessee Joins Community Partners for "Nashville Celebrates World Health Day 2018"
Drug-Free Tennessee joins with community partners for the event “Nashville Celebrates World Health Day,” to be held April 7 at the Church of Scientology. - April 05, 2018 - Drug Free South
Groundbreaking Wheelchair Test Track to Help Millions in Need of Mobility in Developing World
Free Wheelchair Mission, SD Mines Engineering Students and South Dakota-based RPM & Associates produce first-of-its-kind test track that improves efficiency of wheelchair testing, design and production. - April 05, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Lend a Hand Uganda - USA Hosts Its Fourth Annual "Night on the Nile" Fundraising Gala
All proceeds will go towards the construction of a private kitchen and cafeteria at Ggangu Heritage Primary School to further streamline the existing lunch program. - April 04, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Your Sunshine Celebrating Talents and Gifts of Individuals with Disabilities
Join Your Sunshine for Hidden Talents Shine Up 2018 Talent Show. - April 04, 2018 - Your Sunshine
Autism Speaks to Raise Funds for Autism Community with July 4th 5K Race in Potomac
The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks will hold the 18th Annual Autism Speaks 5K on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Potomac, MD. For more information, visit: www.AutismSpeaks5K.org. - April 04, 2018 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
San Francisco Peer-Based Healthcare Provider Appoints New Member to Its Executive Team
St. James Infirmary Names Maitri Compassionate Care Development Officer Toni Newman as Its Executive Director. - April 04, 2018 - Maitri Compassionate Care
Anthony McCall Named Athletic Director at Shorecrest
After an extensive national search, Anthony E. McCall, Sr. has been selected as Shorecrest's next Athletic Director. McCall, who currently serves as Athletic Director at Montgomery Academy (Montgomery, AL), will begin his duties on July 1, 2018. According to Shorecrest Headmaster Mike Murphy,... - April 04, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Drug-Free Tennessee to Host Workshop on Education Materials
Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with several educational events culminating in a training workshop about keeping young people away from drugs. - April 04, 2018 - Drug Free South
The Way to Happiness Association Announces Third Annual "Green It Up" Event
The Way to Happiness Association is observing World Environment Day on June 2nd with a networking meeting on behalf of the environment. - April 04, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Driller to Driller Foundation is Hosting the First Annual Gary Van Horne Memorial Dinner & Luau. Sending Bakersfield High School Seniors to College or Trade School.
The Driller to Driller Foundation is set to host the first annual Gary Van Horne Memorial Dinner Friday, April 27, 2018 at Coconut Joe’s banquet hall, 4100 Easton Drive 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Dance to live music with J2 & the Bizzness, while raising money for the Gary Van Horne Memorial... - April 03, 2018 - Driller to Driller Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Says Prediabetes is a Hidden Risk
Diabetes Prevention Program - April 03, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Free Wheelchair Mission Featured on Award-Winning The Visionaries Series on PBS
Powerful new documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," chronicles journey to give out one million wheelchairs in developing world. - April 02, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Healthy Humor Co-Founders, in Live WNYC Interview, to Discuss How Performers Create Joy for Thousands
Two of Healthy Humor's Co-Founders to be Interviewed Live on New York NPR Affiliate, WNYC, on Monday, April 2, 2018. What: Healthy Humor Co-Founders Dina Paul-Parks and Deborah Kaufmann will be interviewed Live on Radio Program Midday on WNYC. When: Monday, April 2, 2018 at 12:40 pm... - March 31, 2018 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
RSI Bank Partners in Support of The Gateway Family YMCA
RSI Bank provides funding for YMCA programs to support the Rahway community. - March 31, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2018 to Host Fundraising Event at St. Petersburg Yacht Club for SailFuture Group Home for Boys
The Leadership St. Pete® (LSP) Class of 2018 will host their second fundraising event, “Sailing into the Future,” on April 10th, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, to raise money for a renovation project for SailFuture Group Home for Boys. The event will be held at St. Petersburg Yacht Club... - March 31, 2018 - SailFuture
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants to Awaken Summer Imagination at Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long. - March 30, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Shorecrest Hosts 13th Annual Relay For Life Event
Shorecrest Preparatory School will host its 13th Annual Relay For Life event on Friday, April 6, 2018. Relay For Life brings communities together to remember loved ones lost, honors survivors of all cancers, and raises money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer. - March 30, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Get Involved Company Helps The Children’s Center Raise Awareness of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
April 2018 is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Wyoming & Susquehanna Counties. - March 30, 2018 - Get Involved Company
Irving Receives Prestigious State Environmental Award
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized Irving as one of 10 winners of the 2018 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. The award is one of the most coveted annual environmental and community improvement honors in Texas. The winners will share... - March 29, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KOSBE Seminar: Managing Workplace Diversity
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Managing a Diverse Workforce seminar on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - March 29, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Camp Bow Wow Reaches New Milestone, Opening Its 150th Franchise Location
Nation’s Largest and Most Trusted Pet Care Franchise on Track to Open 20 Franchises in 2018 - March 28, 2018 - Camp Bow Wow
AWA Asks Animal Lovers to Dust Off Their Sneakers and Race for Homeless Pets
The Animal Welfare Association’s (AWA), Annual 5K Race and Doggie Fun Day is Saturday, May 19 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ. AWA counts on funds raised from the event to provide shelter and medical care to over 2,000 homeless dogs and cats AWA adopts out every year. - March 28, 2018 - Animal Welfare Association
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides WISE Adult Day Services Program in Union. - March 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Discover Where Adventure Begins at The Gateway Family YMCA Summer Day Camp Open House
YMCA Summer Day Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 27, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Nashville Church of Scientology Helps Religious Communities on World Civil Defense Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology observed World Civil Defense Day on March 1st with a seminar on the Secret to Standing Tall in the Face of Religious Discrimination. - March 24, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Makefield Women's Association Reaches $200,000 Milestone for Local Charities
The Makefield Women's Association (MWA) announced that they have surpassed a fundraising milestone of over $200,000 in donations to local non profits in the past ten years. The group will celebrate at their April membership meeting where this year’s proceeds will be distributed to their... - March 24, 2018 - Makefield Women's Association
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Rolls Out New Virtual Walk
NJ Walks for TS supports the various educational programs delivered throughout the state. - March 24, 2018 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Church of Scientology Welcomes Students for Tour
The Nashville Church of Scientology always welcomes interested students to tour the church, which has been in Nashville’s historic Fall School building since 2009. Religious studies classes often attend Sunday Service in the church, receive a tour or meet with someone to get their questions... - March 24, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Lupus Advocacy Requests Granted in 2018 Budget Bill
The Omnibus Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2018 approved by the House of Representatives 256 to 167 today includes key provisions the Lupus Research Alliance and lupus advocates have worked for all year. Lupus advocates, participating just two days before the vote in our annual Capitol Hill... - March 23, 2018 - Lupus Research Alliance
Keep Irving Beautiful Teams with LDS Youth Conference - Cleanup and Paint Project at Running Bear Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) recently collaborated on a service project to beautify Running Bear Park in South Irving. This was part of their annual Youth Conference, which was attended by teens from the Irving and other nearby communities. - March 22, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Trusted World's Impact Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue
Trusted World’s CEO, Michael Garrett visited the Houston area and Port Arthur on March 7-8, 2018 to discuss the ongoing relief efforts of Trusted World. Trusted World’s in-kind donation to Hurricane relief organizations to date totals over 19 million. - March 20, 2018 - Trusted World
Fred's Footsteps Announces $5 Million Milestone of Funding to Families Caring for Ill Children
Fred’s Footsteps today announced a funding milestone: It has provided over $5 Million in support to families in the Philadelphia region who are caring for a critically ill, injured or disabled child. “This is an impressive milestone for us, our donors, and our partners,” said... - March 20, 2018 - Fred's Footsteps (The G. Fred DiBona Jr. Memorial Foundation)
Taste Taiwan, a Special Exhibit to Open at Taiwan Academy L.A: A Feast of Food Literature & Taiwanese Delicacies
Taiwan Academy in LA is holding an exhibit titled “Taste Taiwan: Taiwanese Delicacies and Food Literature,” open to public for free until April 23rd. During the exhibit, several interspersed public events will take place in the gallery, featuring food writers, TV personalities and radio host and scholars, to explore the nostalgia and cultural significance of Taiwanese delicacies, as well as to taste the food while enjoying the literary discussions surrounding the intricacies of food culture. - March 18, 2018 - Taiwan Academy
KOSBE Seminar: Uncover the Truths and Bust the Myths of Franchising
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both on Thursday, March 29th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - March 18, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Luau to Life Breast Cancer Support Fundraiser
On March 26th, 2018 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm Savage Support will be holding a Luau To Life Tiki Party at Wauwatiki (6502 W. North Ave) in Wauwatosa. Join the group to directly support local persons during the difficult process of breast cancer in a practical and daily way. All proceeds to benefit Savage Support’s non-profit aimed at providing services to those in need during their time struggling with breast cancer. - March 17, 2018 - Savage Support Corp.
Operation Food Search Names Inaugural Fellow
Kathlee Freeman selected for the new Mary Ellen Gipson Fellowship. - March 15, 2018 - Operation Food Search