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Operation Food Search Awarded $10,000 Newman's Own Foundation Grant
Money to assist St. Louis non-profit agency with interactive grocery store tour. - November 15, 2017 - Operation Food Search
VOENA Celebrates Winter with a New Concert Season, "Voices of the Season… Wonderland"
For those who have not experienced a VOENA performance, this is not a “proper” stand-at-attention, white shirt, black slacks chorale. There is movement and colorful adornment and instrumental accompaniment and celebration. Standing ovations have become routine, and are well earned. - November 13, 2017 - VOENA
Pequannock Skatepark Receives Endorsement from Pequannock Township Coalition
At the November 7th 2017 Pequannock Town Council Meeting, The Pequannock Skatepark Project received an endorsement from the Pequannock Township Coalition. Here is the full statement: "The Pequannock Township Coalition, a task force of the Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, was... - November 13, 2017 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
Contenders in the 23rd Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 28 contenders for the 23rd Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 14th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 13, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
AbleThrive Goes Global for #ThriveWorldwide
Disability Non-Profit Makes International Push with Newest Campaign - November 13, 2017 - AbleThrive
World’s Only Accreditation Body Celebrates Tenth Anniversary as Demand for Legitimate Animal Sanctuaries Rises
NIH chimp phase out, Costa Rica legislation, and Ringling Brothers retirement demonstrate growing need for the “Good Housekeeping” seal of approval. - November 11, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Laura Bush, Former Pres. Obasanjo Help Vision Africa Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Former First Lady Laura Bush and former Nigerian Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo were special guests as Vision Africa, a ministry that seeks to heal the bodies, minds and souls of Africans, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Mrs. Bush, a longtime champion for Africa and its people, spoke at the... - November 10, 2017 - Vision Africa
2017 Chicagoland ATHENA Awards Announced
Chicago business women receive the 2017 ATHENA International Leadership Awards. The ATHENA award is given to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full leadership potential. - November 10, 2017 - Chicagoland ATHENA Program
Boeing Global Services’ Conrad Chun to Serve as Chairman of the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network Board
Chun Selected as MSCCN Board Chairman - November 10, 2017 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Join Newfilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) in Celebrating Independent Cinema on November 18th
The first program showcases 5 powerful shorts by emerging filmmakers. From a thought-provoking sci-fi about memories, a riveting NBA comeback story, to a thrilling murder mystery, this program features eccentric narratives that are sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. The second... - November 10, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Operation Food Search Introduces Afterschool Meal Program
St. Louis non-profit agency to provide "super snack" opportunity to children. - November 09, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Free Wheelchair Mission Kicks Off "1 Million for 1 Million" Campaign
Powerful new documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," chronicles one-million-wheelchair journey. - November 09, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Keep Irving Beautiful Teams with Calvary “Loving Our City” Volunteers to Plant Trees - Group Joined by North Lake Students at Wyche Park
If you drive or walk by Wyche Park on Pioneer Drive, you may notice a new addition - 28 beautiful trees, planted by Calvary Church’s “Loving Our City” group, assisted by North Lake College Service Learning Students, in a project coordinated by Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB). On... - November 08, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Youth Volunteer Honored by The Gateway Family YMCA
Laurence Manalo named 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year for his dedication, engagement and support of children at The Gateway Family YMCA. - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Wellness Center Branch YMCA Completes Expansion
The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Expansion Completion Open House - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Exploring New Horizons: TransCultural Exchange’s 6th International Conference on Opportunities in the Arts
TransCultural Exchange announces its 6th International Conference on International Opportunities, heralded as "the single most exciting and productive art event ever experienced. A fully interactive conference structure that provided a limitless number of opportunities for artists to meet and exchange ideas with residency directors, museum curators, and other artists and arts professionals." - November 06, 2017 - TransCultural Exchange
Children’s Art Show Celebrates the Creativity and Resilience of Children Experiencing Homelessness
Chicago HOPES for Kids, a local nonprofit, is hosting an art show featuring artwork from the HOPES after school program that is held weekly in Chicago’s homeless shelters. The show is on November 11th from 7 PM to 10 PM, at Venue 1420 located in the South Loop at 1420 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago... - November 05, 2017 - Chicago HOPES for Kids
Rebuilding Together Board of Directors Host Rebuild in Honor of Veterans Day
Local Non-Profit Rehabs Home in Atlanta’s Westview Neighborhood for Military Family - November 05, 2017 - Rebuilding Together Atlanta
Sheila Shanker Releases "Nonprofit Finance: A Practical Guide - Second Edition"
If you wonder about nonprofit finance and management, this book is for you -- "Nonprofit Finance: A Practical Guide - Second Edition." - November 04, 2017 - Sheila Shanker
Keep Irving Beautiful Attends YMCA Fall Festival; Board Members and North Lake Students Work Together
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) continued a tradition of participating in the Irving Family YMCA’s Fall Festival on Friday, October 27. KIB brought its spinning prize wheel, and children and adults, most dressed in costumes, took turns spinning the prize wheel and answering questions about... - November 04, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot Headline Benefit Concert on November 10 for the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)
Billy Joel tribute band will perform in New York City to fund research for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). - November 02, 2017 - APFED
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1.94 Million to Over 1,400 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize eight of their affiliate real estate and lending specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These eight... - November 01, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
GiveMeTap Launches Exciting Campaign to Bring Customers to Water Projects in Ghana
Lucky Winners Will Join the GiveMeTap Team as They Bring Clean Water to 3,000 People in Rural Communities of Ghana - November 01, 2017 - GiveMeTap
Accepting Nominations: Austin’s 2018 Emerging Leader Candidate
eWomenNetwork-Austin Chapter is accepting nominations for its 2018 Emerging Leader candidate. Women aged 22-29 are eligible to nominated to the program. Selected candidates will receive recognition at the 2018 eWomenNetwork International Conference and Business Expo and access to special workshops and receptions. - November 01, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Camp Bow Wow to Kick Off Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA with Keynote Speech
President of Nation’s Leading Pet Care Franchise Shares Proven Techniques & Expert Insights with Expo Attendees. - November 01, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises $20,000 to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
The You First Foundation raised more than $20,000 in its third annual Wendy Kwan Memorial charity golf tournament. The tournament is held in honor of Wendy Kwan, a young mother who died in 2014 unexpectedly from an undetected brain aneurysm. The tournament was held at the BlackHorse Golf Club in... - October 31, 2017 - You First Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants You to Take a #SelfieWithSomeoneNew
Social Media Initiative Aimed at Bringing People and Communities Together Launches in Support of “For a better us.” Campaign - October 31, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation: More than Cherry Blossoms: A Forum on Local Education Programming in a National City. - October 30, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Healthy U is a "Go" for the New School Year at the Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA joins YMCAs throughout New Jersey in celebrating the annual Healthy U Fall kickoff in its youth programs on October 26th. - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign
YMCA Offering Fundraising Tickets to Tony Danza: Standards & Stories - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hawker Pacific Aerospace Recognized for Partnering with ECF to Employ Adults with Developmental Disabilities
In honor of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), the California Disability Services Association recognized Hawker Pacific Aerospace for partnering with Exceptional Employment Solutions for hiring 12 adults with special needs, trained and supported by the Exceptional Children's Foundation. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Culver City Recognizes Dr. Scott Bowling for His Exceptional Leadership
October is Disability Awareness Month in the City of Culver City. As part of the local celebration, Dr. Scott Bowling, President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), was recognized for his leadership in creating an inclusive community for individuals of all abilities. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
New Life-Saving Sweets Arrive in Time for Halloween
Bottle-feeding orphaned kittens is the lifesaving issue behind Cappuccino Kitten, the new white chocolate bar recently introduced by Rescue Chocolate. Animal shelters are often inundated with litters of homeless kittens that are too young to eat on their own. For the very labor-intensive task of... - October 28, 2017 - Rescue Chocolate
Scientology Volunteer Minister Shares Experience Helping Texas After Tragedy
Scientology Volunteer Minister, Jennifer, recently returned home to Nashville after helping the disaster relief efforts in Texas. - October 28, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAA Announces New Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
In all, NAA has raised and donated more than $5 million for St. Jude through its partnership, now in its 22nd year. In addition to those efforts, the NAA hosts the NAA Toy Auction every November at St. Jude. - October 27, 2017 - National Auctioneers Association
Celebrity Bartender to Feature Local Dentist for Charity Event at The Quarry Tap Room
Abnaki Council 334 of the Knights of Columbus from St. Michael Parish has provided two local celebrities to participate in a Celebrity Bar Tending event to be held at the Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell on Monday October 30. Participating in the event are Dr. Robert Patenaude II from Patenaude Family... - October 27, 2017 - Knights of Columbus - Abnaki Council 334
Big Cat Sanctuaries Unite to Form New Alliance to Fight Animal Exploitation
Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance aims to eliminate private ownership and the commercial exploitation of wild cats in the United States. - October 27, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017 - American Association on Health and Disability
African Leadership Bridge Celebrates Expansion of Efforts in Africa at 11th Annual Fundraiser
Fall fundraiser "A Night in Africa" aims to connect students worldwide - October 26, 2017 - African Leadership Bridge
Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA
Join The Gateway Family - October 26, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Local Knights of Columbus Are Asking the Community to Come Together and Pray the Rosary
Knights of Columbus Abnaki Council 334, located at St. Michael Parish, is inviting all members of the Central Maine area to participate in the organization’s Family Rosary Program. This service will be conducted on Sunday, October 29th, prior to the 10am mass at St. Augustine Church. This... - October 26, 2017 - Knights of Columbus - Abnaki Council 334
Home is Where the heART is – Art Sale Fundraiser Benefiting Furniture Sharehouse
Furniture Sharehouse will hold an art sale fundraiser at Serendipity Labs in Rye from 6:30-9pm on Thursday October 26, 2017. Over 100 pieces of donated art will be available for purchase including pieces from a private collection of Israeli art, paintings, prints, and lithographs by renowned US artists plus a boutique of unusual home décor items, decorated chairs by talented local artists, and a raffle for a special sports item. - October 25, 2017 - Furniture Sharehouse
Registration Open: Building a Community to Conquer Opioid Addiction Educational Conference
This educational conference tackles one of the most pressing national issues today, opioid addiction. The conference will educate attendees on the state of the opioid crisis, examine the science behind opioid addiction, and offer practical actions that individuals, families, and practitioners can implement today. - October 25, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Food Bank of South Jersey Names Campbell Soup Company 2017 Champion Against Hunger Awardee
Campbell Awarded for Its Long-Standing Partnership in Support of FBSJ’s Mission - October 25, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Fundraising Efforts Underway for Chhiring Foundation U.S.’s Langtang, Nepal Health Post Project
Non-profit’s first effort focuses on constructing a new Health Post and developing a fund for ongoing operations. - October 25, 2017 - Chhiring Foundation U.S.
KOSBE Seminar – How to Hire the Help You Need Without Breaking the Bank
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host How to Hire the Help You Need Without Breaking the Bank on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, at Your Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - October 25, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Film Festival with a Social Conscience in Its Second Year
Second Annual Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival, Creates a Platform for artists who seek to use their voice in film, theatre, spoken word, painting sculptor and photography for social change. This year's festival focuses on the topic of Mass Incarceration and Public Education. - October 25, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
Organization Going Green and Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Non profit organization celebrates breast cancer survivorship through service launching Green Stands with Pink. - October 24, 2017 - Today's Dream Tomorrow's Future
Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation Launches Virtual Art Gallery to Help Establish Autonomic Disorders Clinic at Medical University of South Carolina
Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation launched today a virtual art gallery aimed at raising funds to establish a permanent Research Chair of Autonomic Disorders at the Medical University of South Carolina. Artists’ Eye on Dysautonomia features works from Charleston-area artists, as well as others... - October 24, 2017 - Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation
PTAFF Debuts in New York City
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival is proud to present its Inaugural New York Festival. This is the Second Annual Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival in Los Angeles. This year’s festival will focus on the topic of Mass Incarceration and Education. Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film... - October 24, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival