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Nashville Church of Scientology Welcomes Community to an Open House Event on World Civil Defense Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology is observing World Civil Defense Day on March 1st with a church safety seminar. - January 13, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Over Ten Faith Communities Unite for Nashville’s Multi-Faith Citywide MLK Service
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, more than ten faith leaders, communities and congregations are coming together for celebration in a joint service on Sunday, January 14, from 3-6pm. - January 13, 2018 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Report Launch and Panel Discussion - Friday, January 19, 2018 "Bearing Faith: The Limits of Catholic Health Care for Women of Color"
Columbia Law School’s Public Rights/Private Conscience Project and Public Health Solutions announce the release of a groundbreaking report on how the rules governing care at Catholic-affiliated hospitals in the U.S. impact women of color’s access to reproductive health care. - January 11, 2018 - The Center for Gender & Sexuality Law
100 Walkers to Relive the Kennedy 50-Mile Hike
Join a group of hearty long distance hikers known as FreeWalkers plan to travel 50 miles by foot in one day. They will walk from Old Anglers Inn in Potomac, Maryland to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, along the banks of the Potomac River on the C&O Canal Towpath. This event will mark the 5th annual Kennedy 50-Mile Walk, famous for re-creating a very long, one-day event that moved the nation 55 years ago. - January 11, 2018 - FreeWalkers
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Finishes 2017 Strong, Helping 89 Dogs in Need by Granting More Than $150,000
Camp Bow Wow Heightens Focus on its Nonprofit and Successfully Increases Total Number of Dog Medical Grants Year-over-Year. - January 11, 2018 - Camp Bow Wow
Highlands Ranch Gives Back to Law Enforcement
The citizens of Highlands Ranch love their law enforcement officers and wish to show their gratitude for their daily support and protection of Highlands Ranch and beyond. In honor of the officers, citizens are gathering the community together to “serve our servants” and invite all members of Highlands Ranch to enjoy a pancake brunch during this time of healing. - January 10, 2018 - Citizens of Highlands Ranch
Fun Year Art Gallery to Bring Taiwanese Art to Los Angeles Art Show
The LA Art Show, Los Angeles’ largest international art fair, is returning for its 23rd annual showcase on January 10 – 14, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Hailing from Taiwan, Fun Year Art Gallery is returning to LA Art Show for its second year, exhibiting unique works from three Taiwanese artists, Tsai Cheng-I, Liao Pen-Shen and Tai Ming-Te. - January 09, 2018 - Taiwan Academy
YouthAlert! (YA!) Announces Its 2018 Youth Peace Action Plan, January 1, 2018
YouthAlert! (YA!) 2018 Youth Peace Action Plan is to Help all Nations Implement Child and Youth Violence Prevention Education Programming in Accordance with New U.N. General Assembly Resolutions. - January 09, 2018 - YouthAlert! (YA!)
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Family in Kettering, Ohio
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a family in Kettering, OH. - January 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
NewLeaf Symbiotics Receives Second US Patent
Invention provides M-troph products for agricultural applications - January 06, 2018 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
2017 Year in Review: Drug-Free Tennessee
2017 saw the expansion of Drug-Free Tennessee, carrying out the work of the international organization the Foundation for a Drug-Free World in the Southeast United States. - January 04, 2018 - Drug Free South
Keep Irving Beautiful Reflects on 2017: Organization Celebrated 25 Years in Irving
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) celebrated another successful year in 2017, as they marked their 25th anniversary of educating and engaging the community in litter abatement, beautification, and recycling. Here are some highlights: Litter abatement: There were 12 cleanups, where 878 volunteers gave... - January 04, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Reframe Your Resolution for 2018
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Tips for the New Year - December 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Year's Resolution Tips from the Gateway Family YMCA
Resolutions for the New Year - December 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch Announces Facility Renovations
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Begins Renovations - December 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Nashville Church of Scientology to Host World Interfaith Harmony Breakfast
The Church of Scientology in Nashville is opening its doors to all religious communities for a special interfaith breakfast and dialogue in observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2018. - December 28, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Charitable Giving Legacy of Donald & Versie DuPont
Life Well Lived Charity held their Scholarship Award and Inaugural Launch on December 9, 2017 which resulted in three students receiving a Legacy Scholarship in the amount of $500 each, sponsorship for over twenty local students/parents to attend the College and Military Recruitment Exhibit and hot meals being packaged and delivered to local home-bound seniors. Life Well Lived Charity was formed to honor the legacy of charitable giving Donald & Versie DuPont built together for 50 years. - December 27, 2017 - Life Well Lived Charity, Inc.
Safety Center Returns with Alive at 25 Presentations at Oakridge High School for Its Fourth Year with Funding from State Farm
Funding from Sate Farm has made it possible for Safety Center to return to Oakridge High School for its fourth year presenting to the entire 10th grade the lifesaving information of the Alive at 25 program. With continued funding the Safety Center has established its presence at Oakridge,... - December 23, 2017 - Safety Center
KOSBE Announces Region Winners, 2017 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 KOSBE Awards: 2017 Food Truck Business Excellence – Me & K’s (Gray, TN) 2017 Franchise Business Excellence – Fish Window Cleaning (Kingsport,... - December 23, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
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
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
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
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