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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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