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Project Mama & PRFI Unite for Hurricane Maria & Earthquake Relief
Divas Leading Project Mama joins forces with PRFI and local Uptown Manhattan, Bronx, & New Jersey businesses for Hurricane Maria and earthquake relief. - September 24, 2017 - Project Mama
Gay Daughter of Focus on the Family Executive Unmasks Her Coming Out Story with New Memoir
Releasing Oct. 1st, "Refocusing My Family," unmasks Amber Cantorna's true story of being raised in the epi-center of Christian family values and how coming out as gay tore that paradigm apart, shunned her from her family, and burdened her with a degree of devastation that nearly took her life. With grace and transparency, Amber’s book sheds light on the harm that religious and family rejection reeks on the human soul, and offers to LGBTQ people and their religious families, a better way to love. - September 22, 2017 - Beyond
Black Girls CODE and Colgate-Palmolive Push Girls to Code a Brighter Future in Hackathon
Continuing its mission to teach one million girls to code by 2040, Black Girls CODE, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, will host its second Code a Brighter Future Hackathon. The event will take place on Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, at Galvanize (44 Tehama Street, San... - September 22, 2017 - BlackGirlsCode
L.M. Foundation Presents Grammy Nominated Miki Howard Two Day Special Event Celebrating Domestic Violence Survivors
Grammy Nominated Miki Howard is teaming up with L.M. Foundation to headline The "Aspiring 2B A Better Me™ Benefit Event Series." The two day event which starts Friday, October 20, 2017, in Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University's Murphy's Fine Arts Theater. - September 22, 2017 - L.M. Foundation
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Presents the 7th Annual on Location: The Los Angeles Video Project on Saturday, October 7th, 2017
The event takes place at the historic Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood. Filmmakers were challenged to create a short film under five minutes answering the question: What is your LA? - September 22, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Every MUTTS Purchase Will Help Animals in Need
MUTTS.com to donate five percent of online sales (and ten percent during the month of September) to The Humane Society of the United States' Animal Rescue Team. - September 22, 2017 - MUTTS
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Distributes Booklet to Neighbors and Children
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is working to help communities across Nashville and Davidson County. - September 22, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
PrideRock Wildlife Refuge Achieves GFAS Verification Status
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to announce that PrideRock Wildlife Refuge, in Terrell, Texas, has achieved GFAS verification. “We are excited to announce that PrideRock Wildlife Refuge has just been verified by the Global Federation of Animal... - September 22, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Four Corners Equine Rescue of New Mexico is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Four Corners Equine Rescue as of September 18, 2017. Verification means that Four Corners Equine Rescue meets... - September 21, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Businessman, Author, and Advocate for the Disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen to Speak at Shorecrest October 10
Businessman, author, and advocate for the disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen will visit Shorecrest Preparatory School Tuesday, October 10 for a special community presentation. JB will share key takeaways from his new book “Taking Your Place at the Table.” The presentation begins at 10am in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. A book signing will immediately follow in the theatre lobby. - September 21, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Lee Haney Games Secures Two Dozen Sponsors for Annual Fundraiser
On October 27th and 28th, 2017 the 3rd Annual Lee Haney Physique & Fitness Games will raise funds for the 501c3 organization, Haney’s Harvest House youth mentorship program “Modern Day Knights.” Thanks to the partnership of over two dozen sponsors and their pledged commitment... - September 20, 2017 - Lee Haney Enterprises
Donna Krauser is Named Chief of Out of Home Care at the Children’s Home Network
The former Director of Fostering Families at the Children’s Home Network, Donna Krauser, has been promoted to Chief of Out of Home Care within the organization. Donna Krauser, CWCM-Sup and CWLC-Sup brings over 28 years of prior experience in child welfare to Children’s Home Network,... - September 20, 2017 - Children's Home Network
Washington, DC is Invited to Shop 9/20 for More Arts and Humanities Field-trips for DC Public and Public Charter School Students at All DC Whole Foods Markets
Washington, DC is Invited to Shop for More Arts and Humanities Field-trips for DC Public and Public Charter School Students; 5% of Wednesday, September 20th Whole Foods Market DC Sales to Support the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program - September 19, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
DooWee Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
DooWee co-founders have won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow them to finish development of the app and launch by the end of the year. - September 19, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program to Benefit from Whole Foods Market District of Columbia Store Sales
DC organization celebrates 20 years of providing equitable access to the arts and humanities for DC students. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will be the beneficiary of Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5% Community Giving Day in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 20th. Five percent of the day’s sales from all four current Washington, DC stores will benefit the DC Collaborative’s high-cost transportation needs for their "Arts and Humanities for Every Student" legacy program. - September 17, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Top Shore Bands to Prove "TS Rocks" in Atlantic Highlands
October 1st concert and auction to benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 17, 2017 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
We The Immigrant Launches Line of Shirts to Promote Immigration
We The Immigrant creates a line of shirts branded (IM)MIGRANT in order to promote immigrant rights and dispel fears around immigration. - September 17, 2017 - We The Immigrant
The Tree Care Industry Honors Veterans with a Third Annual Saluting Branches National Day of Service
Saluting Branches is a nonprofit nationwide organization honoring veterans through the care of trees in Veteran Cemeteries. - September 16, 2017 - Saluting Branches/Rainbow Treecare
Heroes Homecoming 5 to Honor Vietnam Veterans and Spearhead Missing Man Table Initiative
Taking place November 1st - 12th, this year's Heroes Homecoming will feature a variety of events, tributes, and performances throughout Cumberland County. - September 16, 2017 - Heroes Homecoming
YWCA Tampa Bay to Host “Women of Color Leading Change” Event for Annual Stand Against Racism Campaign
YWCA Tampa Bay will host “Women of Color Leading Change,” an event that will celebrate women of color from various sectors and explore solutions to the barriers women of color face. This event is the focal point of YWCA Tampa Bay’s signature annual Stand Against Racism campaign. - September 16, 2017 - YWCA Tampa Bay
New, Very Different All-News Broadcast News Channel to Launch October 25, 2017
A new, unique all-news radio network, Broadcast News Channel, will launch Oct. 25, 2017 as a companion to the revamped Celebrate Radio Network from Streetcats/Celebrate Radio. It will have a large variety of stories each day but not have any gossip, constantly breaking news, surrogates or endless debates. - September 15, 2017 - Streetcats Foundation
National Park Service Employees & Alumni Trust Fund Accepting Donations for Hurricane Harvey and Irma Relief Efforts
September 13, 2017— The National Park Service Employees & Alumni Trust Fund is now accepting donations to aid National Park Service and partner organization employees who have been impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Donations may be made online at www.eandaa.org through a PayPal... - September 15, 2017 - Eastern National
Gain an Edge with the Mv10 from Ergo Golf; Announcing an Exciting New Golf Product Designed to Eliminate the No. 1 Cause of Golf Injuries
The Mv10 provides the average golfer with an advantage for the weekend championship by preserving their back strength and stamina lost by competitors in the later holes. - September 14, 2017 - Ergo Golf
September 26 is National Voter Registration Day 2017
The Urban Flight Foundation plans event to register voters in time for the Virginia General election. - September 14, 2017 - The Urban Flight Foundation
New 310-Page "Trump Impeachment Guide" Book Being Published
A new 310 page "Trump Impeachment Guide," complete with all that's needed to get Trump out, the full cast of characters bios, ways to drive him out, a look at his presidency and activist guides and more, will be released as a download on September 14 and soft cover on Sept. 21 from Streetcats / Celebrate Radio. - September 13, 2017 - Streetcats Foundation
Tromeo's Halloween Cemetery Scare! Will Keenan Premieres Haunted Event at St.Babs on the Jersey Cape feat. Zombie Crawl, Zombie Prom, & Buried Alive Experience 9/29-10/31
Former Hollywood actor, producer and digital entertainment executive Will Keenan is premiering “Tromeo’s Halloween Cemetery Scare!” at his St. Babs church in Cape May County September 29th through October 31st. The St.Babs Halloween attraction is advertised as family-friendly and... - September 12, 2017 - St. Babs
Chicago Area Muslim Nonprofit Unites with Local Muslim Community to Launch Harvey Relief Fund
The Islamic crowdfunding platform, Pious Projects of America, is teaming with the local Muslim community and businesses for emergency relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. - September 09, 2017 - Pious Projects of America
shē thing Inc. Launches New Website
New website offers menstrual resources for women and girls, including donation and fundraising activities. - September 09, 2017 - she thing
Haywood County Has Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered 12-step recovery program with the goal of helping everyone overcome their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Celebrate Recovery isn't only for those with addictions but is for anyone and everyone who may have had, currently has, or will have struggles in their everyday lives. This ministry provides help, motivation, education, and a family to do life with. CR is a family-friendly environment where you'll develop lifelong friendships in Christ. - September 09, 2017 - Celebrate Recovery Haywood County
Play for Peace’s September 5K Run/Walk Inspired by the Dreams of a Local Five-Year-Old
Chicago-based organization to hold the Glow Run 5K Run/Walk to honor World Peace Day and raise money for children worldwide. - September 08, 2017 - Play for Peace
Unity Foundation and Peace Channel's Peace Day Global Broadcast Features Celebrity Peace Messages from Michael Douglas, Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall and More
United Nations International Day of Peace – September 21, 2017 - September 08, 2017 - Unity Foundation
Helping Bags Celebrates Three Years of Service
Helping the homeless since summer 2014 Helping Bags has donated over 10,000 bags. - September 07, 2017 - Helping Bags
Camp Bow Wow Inspires Consumers to #GiveAFetch Through New Campaign
Nation’s Leading Pet Care Franchise to Launch Multi-Tiered Program to Celebrate Responsible Pet Owners and All the Special Things We do for Our Dogs - September 07, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow
Tom Dillow Named Shorecrest Assistant Headmaster
Thomas J. Dillow has been named Assistant Headmaster of Shorecrest Preparatory School. Dillow has served Shorecrest as the Head of Upper School since 2012. He will continue to lead the 9th-12th grade Upper School in addition to his new role. In the Assistant Headmaster role, Dillow will support... - September 07, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Bellafina Chocolates is Having a Celebration
Bellafina Chocolates’ much anticipated mural, “A Celebration of Women, Children and Chocolate” is now complete. A celebration of the community volunteers and local artists that made the project possible is planned for September 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 123 Cherokee Street in... - September 07, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for 26th Annual Trash Bash
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) invites the community to attend the 26th Annual Trash Bash on Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, along the Campion Trails, for a morning of community service, food, and fun. For the sixth consecutive... - September 07, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Institute for Healing of Memories – North America Receives Grant Award from Disabled Veterans National Foundation
The Institute for Healing of Memories – North America is honored to announce it has received a Capacity Building grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) for $25,000, which will support Veteran Healing of Memories Workshops in Chattanooga, TN and Los Angeles, CA. Gloria... - September 06, 2017 - Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
Record Numbers of British Pilgrims at Hajj
Over 25,000 British Pilgrims stood on the plains of Arafah to perform Hajj this year, an increase to last years numbers after Hajj quotas were restored. The Council of British Hajjis (CBHUK) is a natonional charity who have a team deployed to support British Pilgrims. CBHUK met with the British... - September 06, 2017 - Council of British Hajjis
Still’s Disease Community Has a New Home as the International Still’s Disease Foundation, Inc. Officially Dissolves
Still's Disease Awareness Day, September 7th, 2017, will serve as the official transition day to celebrate the relocation of the International Still's Disease Foundation, Inc. to their new home under IFAA – International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis - September 05, 2017 - IFAA
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club Hosts Its 19th Annual Lobster Boil
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club anticipates raising over $5,000.00 for local charities with one of the most-loved area fundraisers. - September 03, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary of Cozumel, Mexico is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Rancho Universo A.C. Heal a Horse Sanctuary as of September 1, 2017. Verification means that Rancho Universo A. - September 03, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Witt O’Brien’s and SEACOR Donate 100,000 Outreach Program Meals to Children Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Two companies donate nutritious meals to help food banks feed children and families devastated by Hurricane Harvey. - September 02, 2017 - The Outreach Program
The Travelers Protective Association Donates $20,000 to CID
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society supports local school for the deaf. - September 02, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Get Involved Company is Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising with Crowdsourcing
Get Involved Company, the leader in crowdsourcing software for getting more of the crowd involved in helping nonprofits, is now on the TEN Funding Portal. - September 02, 2017 - Get Involved Company
Florida Coalition for Children Awards Larry Cooper from the Children’s Home Network Social Worker of the Year
The Florida Coalition for Children (FCC) has awarded Larry Cooper, Chief of Prevention and Intervention Services at the Children’s Home Network, 2017 Social Worker of the Year. The Florida Coalition for Children is an advocate for Florida’s abused, abandoned, neglected, and at-risk... - September 02, 2017 - Children's Home Network
Nature Conservancy and Cheyenne Bottoms Prepare for World Shorebirds Day, September 6
Observed every year in early September, in conjunction with a Global Shorebird Count, World Shorebirds Day celebrates those extreme migrant birds and the people and places that do the most for them. “Some 50 percent of the world’s shorebird species are in decline, and vital habitat is... - September 02, 2017 - The Nature Conservancy
Aundrea Wilcox Named TSBDC State Star 2017
Tennessee Small Business Development Centers network recognizes Kingsport, Tennessee-based business consultant who has demonstrated exemplary work performance, significant contribution to the organization’s economic development efforts, and a strong commitment to small businesses. - September 01, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Nashville Scientologists Planning Drug-Free Events in Honor of Red Ribbon Week
In October, volunteers from the Nashville Church of Scientology will team up with Drug-Free Tennessee to help others live drug-free lives. - September 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Spotlight Emerging Indie Hispanic and Latino Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences host the annual NFMLA Film Festival InFocus: Latino & Hispanic Cinema event on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 with presenting partners NALIP and SAG-AFTRA. This festival event takes place at the Hollywood home of the Academy, The Mary Pickford Center’s Linwood Dunn Theater, and is part of the Academy’s participation in Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. - August 31, 2017 - NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
Nashville Church of Scientology Fosters Hope on World Humanitarian Day
The World Humanitarian Day open house at the Nashville Church of Scientology inspired volunteers to take action and exemplify the spirit of the day. - August 30, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville