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Make Health a Top Priority During National Women’s Health Week
All women should have regular wellness visits to maintain good health. National Women’s Health Week, which runs from May 13-19, is the perfect time to schedule checkups and lifesaving preventative screenings. As the nation’s leading provider of women’s health care, Planned... - May 19, 2018 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Dance4Critters is Partnering Up with the Helen Woodward Animal Center to Host a Zumbathon Charity Event for Animals in Need
100% of All Proceeds Raided at the event will be Donated in Support of Helen Woodward Equine and Other Valuable Animal Programs. - May 18, 2018 - Dance4Critters
Registration for the 3rd Annual Breaking Clays for Kids Clay Shoot Now Open Announces Family Service Association and Get Involved Company
The Bob Klein Breaking Clays for Kids - 3rd Annual Clay Shoot benefitting the Children's Center of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties is officially open for registration for the July 13th Clay Shoot. - May 18, 2018 - Get Involved Company
Attendees Deem Inaugural NPInfusion Conference Great Success
Tampa conference teaches fundraising to nonprofits. - May 18, 2018 - Phil-Com, LLC
CASY & MSCCN Launch Career Training Programs for Military-Affiliated Job Seekers with Support from USAA and Ed4Online
New program will bring military and Veteran communities more career training opportunities. - May 17, 2018 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Parker Symphony Orchestra Announces New Concertmaster
Music Director René Knetsch and the Parker Symphony Orchestra announce the appointment of Cynthia Carrier as the orchestra’s new concertmaster. Ms. Carrier succeeds former concertmaster Nadya Hill. Ms. Carrier is an established violinist and music teacher. She was the assistant... - May 17, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Operation Food Search to Host Summer Meals Kickoff
St. Louis agency adds locations, extends service to six days a week. - May 17, 2018 - Operation Food Search
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Reappoints Tim Howard as Member of Board of Directors
Soccer star Tim Howard to serve on NJCTS board of directors for two more years. - May 17, 2018 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dr. Roy Vu Receives Keep Texas Beautiful Youth and Educator Award
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) announced Dr. Roy Vu, professor of history at North Lake College, as the winner of the 2018 Sadie Ray Graff Educator Award on May 11. Educator is one of four categories in the Keep Texas Beautiful Youth & Educator Awards and honors a teacher who provides instruction... - May 17, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Recipient Announced for the 2018 Hope APFED HOPE Pilot Grant Award
Funded study to define the consequences and mechanisms of mucosal mast cell activation in the esophagus. The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a 2018 HOPE Pilot Grant Award to Dr. Joshua B. Wechsler, Assistant Professor in... - May 16, 2018 - APFED
TigerThing - Online Clothes, Jewellery and Charity Store Has Launched
TigerThing, a popular brand selling Tiger inspired jewellery, clothing and household items, has launched an online store and will be donating five percent of their profits to Save Tigers Now. - May 16, 2018 - Tiger Thing
The Mighty Oak Youth Project Launches to Improve Access to Soccer for Area Youth
The Mighty Oak Youth Project is a new nonprofit organization based in Ann Arbor with an aim to increase accessibility and engagement in soccer for the youth of Washtenaw County. Through its cooperation with area youth clubs, TMOYP will provide scholarships for club soccer for families in need. The program has an initial goal of raising $10,000 for scholarships to be provided for the 2018/19 soccer season. - May 15, 2018 - The Mighty Oak Youth Project
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
Local Organization Part of National Wellness Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - May 15, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Foster Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood Will Receive Furniture for Their First Apartments Donated by Ashley HomeStore, in Partnership with Aspiranet
Foster teens face far more obstacles than their non-foster peers: 35% of foster teens end up in the prison system, while only 50% graduate high school. 40% of transitional aged youth (ages 18-21) are homeless and living on the streets (according to the California Community Colleges Student Mental... - May 12, 2018 - Aspiranet
KIB Teams with Crown Castle for "Connected by Good" Service Day - 33 Volunteers Painted at Trinity View Park
Take a drive through Trinity View Park and you will see vibrant yellow safety railings at the football fields, the results of a corporate service day project by Crown Castle employee volunteers who recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful. Headquartered in Houston, Crown Castle has offices... - May 12, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Great Old Broads for Wilderness Present Women’s Advocacy Leadership Training for Conservation & Community Change
Over the past decade, Great Old Broads for Wilderness (Broads) has trained 137 women to be advocates for America’s public lands. Due to numerous requests, and because the training program principles apply to virtually any organization that seeks to effect change through grassroots organizing, Broads is now offering this training for the first time to non-members. - May 11, 2018 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Vik Ghai Joins Child Advocates’ Board of Directors
Monte Sereno resident Vik Ghai, Co-Founder, CTO, and Board member at Quantum Secure, part of HID Global has joined the Board of Directors at Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. Vik brings a wealth of business and technology experience to Child Advocates. As an entrepreneur, adviser, and investor in... - May 11, 2018 - Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
Record Year for Bay Area Apartment Association’s Annual Volleyball Tournament Benefiting the Children’s Home Network
Fifty teams competed for first place at the Bay Area Apartment Association’s 8th Annual Spikes for Tykes Volleyball Tournament on Friday, April 13th, at Post Card Inn on St. Pete Beach, benefitting the Children’s Home Network in Tampa. The Children’s Home Network is Tampa’s... - May 11, 2018 - Children's Home Network
Celebrating Foster Care Month - Valencia Family Answers the Call, Giving Teenage Girl a Safe Home
Aspiranet partners with families to provide support through foster care and adoption to help ensure success at home, at school and in the community. - May 11, 2018 - Aspiranet
SI4DEV Makurdi Advocates for Peace in Benue State with Facing Difference Challenge
The Facing Difference Challenge is aimed at engaging young people for peace while raising money for NGOs working in areas that have conflict, Nigeria included. - May 11, 2018 - SI4DEV
Council Releases Statement on Behalf of Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers Regarding Allegations
John B. Russell, Esq. of John B Russell & Assoc. released a statement today amidst allegations of a recent lawsuit by the Virginia's Attorney General. - May 09, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
National CACFP Forum Celebrates 50 Years of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The CACFP is a federal child nutrition program that serves 4.4 million children healthy meals every day and the National CACFP Forum is inviting the entire community to celebrate. - May 09, 2018 - National Child and Adult Care Food Program Forum
Celebrating Dedication, Hope, & Transformation at Catholic Charities: Global Music Sensation, Ethan Bortnick, to Headline Gala Event
Catholic Charities will hold its 21st Annual Loaves & Fishes Dinner & Gala featuring a concert with Ethan Bortnick and honoring San Francisco community and civic leader Katie Cardinal. Speakers at the event will include Catholic Charities Chief Executive Officer Jilma Meneses, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, and Master of Ceremonies, Heather Holmes of KTVU. - May 09, 2018 - Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin
36Squared Business Incubator Announces Grant to Assist Disabled Entrepreneurs
Chicago business incubator offers grant funds to disabled entrepreneurs. - May 08, 2018 - 36Squared Business Incubator
Free HealthEASE Community Presentations at The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Offers Community Presentations During Older Adults Month - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - May 08, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Camp Bow Wow Holds Position as Leading Pet Care Franchisor, Announcing 2017 Business Successes and Showcasing Strong Start to 2018
Nation’s Largest and Most Trusted Pet Care Franchise Reports a 14% Increase in Year-Over-Year Revenue. - May 07, 2018 - Camp Bow Wow
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Working for Peace
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee was excited to participate in a large-scale peace event recently. - May 05, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Shorecrest Junior Selected as St. Petersburg Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan
Shorecrest junior Olivia Olson is one of three St. Petersburg area students selected to be a Goodwill Ambassador to Takamatsu, Japan on behalf of the City of St. Pete. - May 05, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program - a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. - May 04, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
34th Annual Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in Central Florida May 9-11
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) will be hosting the 34th Annual Florida Literacy Conference next week at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. This premier three-day literacy event offers adult and family literacy practitioners, volunteers and adult learners the opportunity to develop new skills and... - May 04, 2018 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Continuing Strides for a Healthier North Carolina Annual Forum for Public Professionals Hosted at WakeMed’s Andrews Center
March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign (NCPHC) is hosting its annual forum, "Continuing Strides: Preconception Health’s Journey to a Healthier North Carolina," Thursday, May 3 at the Andrews Center in Raleigh, NC. This forum aims to increase provider awareness... - May 03, 2018 - March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign
SI4DEV Coordinates 2000 Children & 100 Youth Leaders for Global Youth Service Day in Nigeria
In collaboration with Youth Service America, SI4DEV celebrated GYSD in Nigeria with various youth-led activities in 13 states. Over 2000 children, teens and youths between 5 and 25 years benefited from hand washing skills and other life-transforming talks. Also, 100 youth leaders provided food and other donations to less privileged children in orphanages and rehabilitation centers. Young adults also campaigned online, in the streets and in churches, to promote youth voter registration. - May 03, 2018 - SI4DEV
Final Dream Fulfillment Increases Well-Being Among Terminally-Ill Patients
Dream Foundation and the American Psychiatric Association determine results. - May 03, 2018 - Dream Foundation
KIB Teams with Geocachers for Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off - Group Cleaned Spring Trails Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) ended the month of April – Earth Month - at Spring Trails Park with their “Great American Cleanup/Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off.” The original cleanup scheduled for April 7 had to be rescheduled due to weather, but thanks to a dedicated group of... - May 03, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
A Smorgasbord of Scandinavian Music Arrives in Parker This May
Parker's PACE Center will host the Parker Symphony's season finale concert featuring a variety of classical music written by Scandinavian composers. - May 03, 2018 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Awards Its First Strategic Grant
OSBF Names Digital Media Company as Recipient of Strategic Grant, Which Aims to Improve the Civics Knowledge of Ohioans - May 02, 2018 - The Ohio State Bar Foundation
2313 Inc. Contest Winners Announced for Trip to 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
2313 Inc. announces winners of a 10 month long competition to determine top 7 team members who will be attending the 2018 World Cup in Russia in June. - May 02, 2018 - 2313, Inc.
Third Street Music School to Honor Grammy, Tony, & Oscar Award-Winners Rosanne Cash & Joel Grey, & Architect Byron Bell at Anniversary Benefit
Feature Performance by Cast of Broadway Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants - May 01, 2018 - Third Street Music School
Football Quarterback Recognized for Her Courage; Diversity Non-Profit Rewards Those Who Follow Their Passion
Bailey McQuarrie, a 15 year old sophomore at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL has received the BE Courageous award from Beyond Equality, Inc., a diversity non-profit. - May 01, 2018 - Beyond Equality Inc.
2313, Inc. Raises Money for Operation Smile in Charity Volleyball Tournament
2313, Inc. plays for a good cause and walks away with the trophy. Teaming up with local companies and members of the community to raise over $2000 for Operation Smile. - April 30, 2018 - 2313, Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful Celebrates Earth Day All April - Staff Attends a Variety of Events to Promote Recycling and Clean Public Spaces
April 22 is officially recognized as Earth Day, but Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrates “Earth Month” and participated in several events with an Earth Day theme. The first was a visit to the Heritage Senior Center on April 5, where staff promoted recycling by giving away recycled... - April 29, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness
An average of 3600 human trafficking cases occur in Georgia yearly - too many of them are kids. The Church of Scientology with Interfaith Children's Movement want to make all of Georgia aware, in order to end Child trafficking. - April 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
HomeAid Colorado Dedicates EFAA’s 16th Street Transitional Housing with 5 New Units to Stabilize Homeless Families with Children
5 unit, 30-bed project made possible by the in-kind work of HomeAid Colorado and William Lyon Homes, the city and county of Boulder, State of Colorado and individual donors to serve homeless families with children in Boulder, Colorado. - April 26, 2018 - HomeAid Colorado
Catholic Charities Names Patricia Feeney Gallagher as New Chief Development Officer
Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin announces the appointment of Patricia Feeney Gallagher as new Chief Development Officer. - April 26, 2018 - Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin
2018 Race for the Cure - Saturday, April 28
Saturday, April 28, 2018, is the 27th annual Central Indiana Race for the Cure. Each year thousands of Hoosiers gather to celebrate survivors, thrivers and the advances being made to end breast cancer. The event is the largest fundrasier of the year for Susan G. Komen Central Indiana. Funds raised are granted to local agencies who provide the women and men of central Indiana important breast health services. - April 25, 2018 - Susan G. Komen Central Indiana
Lee Strobel Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Eighth Annual Founders Forum & at Plumstead Christian School's First-Ever Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2018 Founders Forum keynote speaker is a New York Times bestselling author, teaching pastor, college professor, and former award-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune. Plumstead Christian School (PCS) also hosted a multi-school assembly with nine other school groups from the region joining the PCS students for worship and to hear from Lee Strobel. - April 25, 2018 - Plumstead Christian School
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,762,000 to 1,405 Community Heroes
Top affiliates receive distinguished honor by being inducted into the Homes for Heroes Heroes Served Club for their work and selfless service to their community heroes; firefighters, law enforcement officers, military, healthcare workers and teachers. - April 25, 2018 - Homes for Heroes
Rx Partnership Awarded Grant from the Williamsburg Community Foundation to Support Medication Access Locally at Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center
Recognizing the increasing difficulty uninsured, low-income patients have affording generic medications to treat their chronic conditions, Rx Partnership created a new, innovative program that focuses on dispensing generic medications to patients at Virginia free clinics and health centers. - April 25, 2018 - Rx Partnership
Depression2Extinction (d2e) Announces Partnership Event: H.E.A.L. Nashville
HEAL Nashville is a transformational event that brings community together through listening, story telling, and living into your best self. HEAL will take place on May 4th at the Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville. - April 25, 2018 - Depression2Extinction