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One World for Life Adds Fourth-Generation Firefighter to Board of Directors
One World for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying first responders worldwide, recently appointed Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a fourth-generation firefighter and nationally acclaimed advocate for crisis stress intervention in first responders, to its board of directors. One World for Life was founded by former congressman, Curt Weldon, who also founded the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 1987. - December 20, 2017 - One World for Life
Shorecrest Teacher Renews National Board Certification
Sandra Janack, a fifth grade Social Studies teacher and Grade Level Dean at Shorecrest Preparatory School, is one of nearly 4,000 teachers across the United States to renew their certificate as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT). National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain... - December 20, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Cauldron Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Cauldron, an online platform that helps student entrepreneurs launch their business, has won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow Younkyung Cho, one of Cauldron’s co-founders, to finish the online platform. Ms. Cho is a recent graduate from... - December 19, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
The First North Korean Rotarian
Canadian Rotary club welcomes its first Honorary Member from the DPRK (North Korea). - December 18, 2017 - Rotary China
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Wants a Bright Holiday Season for All
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is working to help communities across Nashville and Davidson County. - December 16, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Cleveland Area Businesses Join Forces to Spread Christmas Cheer
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1 pm, a large group of small business owners will meet at Lokal Real Estate at 3719 W 140th in Cleveland to assemble 100 gift bags to distribute to disadvantaged Cleveland residents. The bags will be delivered to the Salvation Army on Monday, December 18th. Several... - December 15, 2017 - Tall Tower Real Estate Marketing
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds an Introduction to Human Rights
Part of an international movement spanning 192 countries, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is raising awareness of human rights in commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - December 15, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
36 Students Will Graduate from Workshops for Warriors This Friday
Workshops for Warriors (WFW) is a California licensed, board governed, fully audited 501(c)(3) nonprofit school that trains, certifies, and helps place Veterans, Wounded Warriors and Transitioning Service Members into advanced manufacturing careers. Graduates of Workshops for Warriors earn nationally recognized portable and stackable credentials in CAD/CAM programming, CNC machining and welding. - December 14, 2017 - Workshops for Warriors
Future Culture and Community of the Living Earth
Avenya, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has spent two years researching the effects of reawakening the human connection to the spiritual dimension of the Earth and they recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short documentary film about this connection. - December 12, 2017 - Avenya
Tulo Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Tulo, a woman-startup focused on giving international adventure travelers authentic travel experiences, has won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow the company to begin website development and complete its marketing plan. “Support from the... - December 12, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
“Don’t Gag Me” Report Issued by Sorry Works
Confidentiality clauses in med-mal settlements focus of study by national patient safety group. - December 11, 2017 - Sorry Works! Inc.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles December Film Festival
Terry: The Serious Actor - Directed by Madeline Stephenson In the golden days of silent film in Hollywood, things were not always what they seemed. Madeline studied filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in both LA and Florence, Italy. In 2012 she studied directing under Mary Lambert and Jan... - December 10, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
The/Nudge Plans to Scale Nationally in Its #SkillIndia Mission
The/Nudge Foundation, a nonprofit that works towards poverty alleviation in India, is scaling nationally in its #SkillIndia mission. The Rockefeller Foundation has provided USD 250,000 to support capacity building and technology to enable scaling. - December 09, 2017 - The Nudge Foundation
Ken Burns American Heritage Prize to be Awarded to Maya Lin Prize Presented by American Prairie Reserve to Celebrate the Indomitable American Spirit
American Prairie Reserve is proud to announce that artist, designer, and environmentalist Maya Lin has been named the recipient of the second annual Ken Burns American Heritage Prize. The award will be presented May 2, 2018, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The... - December 09, 2017 - American Prairie Reserve
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Sends Forth Their Lay Missioner Class of 2017
This is MKLM’s 50th Lay Missioner Class Since 1975. - December 08, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Dream Foundation Announces the Appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to Its National Board of Directors
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, announced the appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to its National Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Stegall will assist with overseeing Dream Foundation’s activities as well as assisting with... - December 08, 2017 - Dream Foundation
New Youth Fundraiser Results in Record Sales Amidst Hurricane Harvey
A new approach to youth fundraising was put to the ultimate test when a Texas football league ran the program during the worst of Hurricane Harvey and achieved record fundraising sales. - December 08, 2017 - Dynamic Drinkware Fundraising
The Ocean of Memories, a Cross-Cultural Art Exhibit at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles
Taiwan Ministry of Culture hosts cross-cultural art exhibition exploring themes of the ocean and memories as metaphors for immigration. - December 07, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
NJCTS Kicks Off 10th Year of Webinars with a Tourette Syndrome Guide for School Nurses on January 24
On January 24, 2018, NJCTS will celebrate the 10th Anniversary milestone with a special webinar geared towards school nurses. - December 07, 2017 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Toys 4 KC Toy Drive in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, Missouri has a new foundation committed to aiding families in the Kansas City area that are battling the hardships of childhood cancer called The 10th Player Foundation. This Christmas season The 10th Player Foundation is hosting a toy drive for the families at Children's Mercy Hospital called Toys 4 KC. Hoping to gain support they have placed toy donation drop boxes at select locations around the Blue Springs area. - December 06, 2017 - The 10th Player Foundation
Podcaster Awarded Top Fundraiser by South Oakland Shelter
Eric Fadie of The Detroit Cast was awarded the top fundraiser at the “Dancing with the Detroit Stars” Event Held to Benefit the South Oakland Shelter. - December 04, 2017 - Radio For One Studios, LLC
Keep Irving Beautiful Honors YMCA Seniors for America Recycles Day Group Collects 537 Pounds of Material During November
America Recycles Day is a nation-wide program of Keep America Beautiful, officially celebrated on November 15. Here in Irving, the local KAB affiliate, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), has been collaborating with the seniors group of the Irving Family YMCA for several years in their America Recycles... - December 03, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
My Friend’s House Foundation Celebrating 9th Year Anniversary
My Friend’s House LA will be celebrating 9 years of service to the Skid Row community and surrounding LA areas on Sunday, December 3, 2017. The event will be held at Hotel Indigo - 18 Social Lounge located at 899 Francisco Street, LA 90015 beginning at 8pm. Founder Tiffany A. Rose and staff... - December 02, 2017 - My Friends House LA
Nashville Church of Scientology Spreading Joy During the Holiday Season
Scientologists believe in spreading the warmth and joy of the holiday season to the community and beyond. - December 02, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates Jean Donovan with a Presentation of Her Guitar
The event commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of the four churchwomen in El Salvador in 1980. - December 01, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Passport To Your National Parks 2018 Regional Stamp Set Now Available on eParks.com
Announcing the 2018 Regional Stamp Set, the newest addition to the annual stamp series from the popular Passport To Your National Parks program®. - November 30, 2017 - Eastern National
Waldorf School of the Peninsula Holds 32nd Annual Holiday Faire
For one day, the WSP Los Altos campus transforms into a magical winter wonderland. The joyous mood, creative activities, and beauty are an antidote to the pervasive commercialism that can surround us during the holiday season. Come to our annual holiday faire...a magical experience for all ages to enjoy. - November 30, 2017 - Waldorf School of the Peninsula
WE Charity to Announce First Ever Sock Collaboration with Friendship Socks
Friendship Socks is proud to announce its first ever charity collaboration in partnership with WE Charity to create two limited edition pairs of socks with 50% of profits going to benefit children’s education in Kenya. Friendship Socks, the social sock gifting company that lets you send a... - November 29, 2017 - Friendship Socks Inc
Widow Publicly Forgives Husband's Killer at Finish The Ride Event
On 1 November 2016, Jeff Knopp (USMC (ret.), loving husband and father) was cycling on Foothill Boulevard when he was hit from behind and killed while riding a narrow stretch of Foothill Blvd. with no bike lane. In celebration of his life, this past weekend a Finish The Ride® event was held. Everyone in attendance was brought to tears when Jennifer Knopp, Jeff’s widow, introduced Joshua (the driver who killed Jeff), hugged him and forgave him for happened that day. - November 27, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
Healthy Humor and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Celebrate the Arrival of “Red Nose Docs” with a Party on #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017
An afternoon celebration to launch Healthy Humor's Red Nose Docs at CHOP. - November 27, 2017 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Penn State Chooses DonorDrive to Unite Philanthropy
The Penn State University has selected the DonorDrive Peer-to-Peer Fundraising platform and services to power all of their digital philanthropic outreach. Penn State THON™ (the world’s largest student-run philanthropy), Alumni Development, and DIY Crowdfunding Campaigns will join Four... - November 27, 2017 - DonorDrive
Events Across the Southland Mark 26th Annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
When it comes to fatal traffic crashes, Los Angeles is #1 and over the last few years, the problem has gotten worse. Three days of “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims” activities were held across Los Angeles by a coalition of nonprofits called the L.A. Vision Zero Alliance. This year’s theme centered around the realization that they are not “accidents” but in at least 93% of the cases they are preventable. - November 24, 2017 - Streets Are For Everyone
Squash Partnership Provides Opportunity to Low Income Students
Students of Empower College Prep, a public charter school based in Central Phoenix, will serve as the flagship program of Arizona Squash, Inc., a non-profit group that engages underserved Phoenix area youth with academic support, squash and wellness, mentoring, enrichment, and community service to develop high school ready middle schoolers, college ready high schoolers, and career ready adults. - November 22, 2017 - Arizona Squash, Inc.
Join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles on Saturday, December 2nd, for the 2nd Annual Docuslate Program
This day long documentary film festival will showcase 18 movies from around the globe, including projects from Israel, Serbia, Montenegro, Sweden, USA, Germany, China and Brazil. - November 22, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Speak Up Talk Radio Author Series
Calling Authors to Share Their Work on Nationally Syndicated Radio Stations. - November 22, 2017 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
Dreamland Will Help Fulfill More Than 2500 Dreams in 2018
Dream-granting organization’s Annual Gala raises awareness and vital funds. - November 21, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Humane Society Veterinarian Honored Presenter at National Veterinary Symposium
Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, led a presentation of landmark research findings at the annual meeting of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). The milestone research findings alleviate concerns that a nationwide rise in high volume spay-neuter facilities has been accompanied by a lower quality of care that leads to an increase in post-surgical mortality. - November 20, 2017 - Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Cole Link Foundation’s First Community Baby Shower for Mothers to be and Moms with Little Ones Up to 3 Years Old
This is the first Community Baby Shower held by the Cole Link Foundation in collaboration with Wellness Ministries and Christian Way Academy. - November 20, 2017 - Cole Link Foundation
Soldiers and Oilers Alumni to Face Off in Hockey Game to Support Wounded Troops and Families
Oilers Alumni, Canadian Armed Forces, Military veterans, corporate sponsors and other generous Edmontonians join forces to raise awareness and funds to support Canadian military, veterans, and their families. - November 19, 2017 - PPCLI Foundation
Operation Food Search Hires New Food Donations Account Manager
Martha Kemper to work with regional partners to reduce food insecurity. - November 19, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Nashville Church of Scientology Presents an Introduction to Human Rights
Part of an international movement spanning 192 countries, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is raising awareness of human rights in commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - November 18, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Camp Bow Wow Donates $50,000 Through #GIVEAFETCH Campaign
The Nation’s Largest and Most Trusted Pet Care Franchise Inspires the Nation to Celebrate All the Special Things We Do for Our Dogs. - November 18, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow
Bellafina Chocolates Supports Penn State THON
Bellafina Chocolates is proud to support Penn State THON™ to help eradicate childhood cancer. Aligned with its mission of donating 100% of profits to children’s charities, Bellafina Chocolates has partnered with several THON student organizations and dancers to create special chocolate... - November 18, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Keep Irving Beautiful Supports “Unite for Troops” - Provides Recycling and Volunteers for a Green Event
Keep Irving Beautiful has been a part of a special Veterans Day celebration for several years - Unite for Troops, a community event that honors veterans and current members of the military who are deployed around the world. While the day features several musical acts, booths, displays, arts and... - November 18, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Goodwill Offers Job Seekers a Real Advantage with Free Customer Service Training
Free training specifically designed to prepare individuals for a customer service role in nearly any industry including retail, hospitality, and the rapidly expanding call centers. - November 17, 2017 - Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
Scientology Nashville Red Ribbon Week Focuses on Opioid Crisis
With the opioid crisis now formally declared a nationwide public health emergency, the Nashville Church of Scientology Red Ribbon Week open house educated students on what they can do to help. - November 17, 2017 - Drug Free South
Tate & Tryon, Top D.C. Accounting Firm for Nonprofits, Marks Significant Growth Strategy
Tate & Tryon, a leading accounting firm for nonprofits, headquartered in Washington, D.C., announced its new tagline and fresh website, marking significant growth, and introducing a pivotal strategy to its service of the metropolitan area. - November 16, 2017 - Tate and Tryon
Shorecrest Junior Walker Willis Earns National Scouting Conservation Award
Shorecrest junior Walker Willis has earned the prestigious Boy Scouts of America William T. Hornaday Silver Medal for his restoration and conservation project "The Native Classroom." The national award, known within Scouting as "an Olympic Medal Bestowed by the Earth," is a... - November 16, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Community Empowerment Symposium to be Held at UCLA, Reflect the 30th Anniversary of the End of Martial Law in Taiwan
To celebrate and reflect at the 30th anniversary of the end of martial law in Taiwan, UCLA Center for Chinese Studies will be hosting a symposium on Friday, November 17, at the Charles E. Young Research Library, also featuring a screening of Taiwanese cinematic masterpiece Super Citizen Ko, a story... - November 16, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
Good Shepherd Volunteers Hosts "A Night at the Library," a Fundraiser Celebrating the Service and Impact of Volunteers
Good Shepherd Volunteers engages young people in a dedicated year of service for some of the world most vulnerable populations. On Thursday, November 16th, Good Shepherd Volunteers will host, A Night at the Library to celebrate the service and impact of their volunteers. The event will be held from... - November 16, 2017 - Good Shepherd Volunteers