Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program Recognized as Outstanding Non-Profit

Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program received the Non-Profit of the Year Award given by the Space Coast Public Service Awards and Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, September 23 at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, Florida. Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship... - October 04, 2017 - Space Coast Machinist Apprenticeship Program

Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st

Wayne Brady Among Invisible Disabilities Champions to be Honored at 10th Annual Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Gala in Colorado on Oct. 21st

The Invisible Disabilities® Association (IDA) honors its 2017 award recipients on Oct. 21st at the 10th Annual Awards Gala, Laugh Out Loud, in Lone Tree, Colorado. This year’s Awards Gala, sponsored by Fireplace Warehouse ETC. is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds, plus honor incredible eight individuals and organizations making positive contributions towards understanding and education of invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2017 - Invisible Disabilities Association

Feminists Shamefully Silent on Plight of Muslim Women, Says Feminist Phyllis Chesler in New Book from New English Review Press

Feminists Shamefully Silent on Plight of Muslim Women, Says Feminist Phyllis Chesler in New Book from New English Review Press

Speaking about her new book, “Islamic Gender Apartheid: Exposing the Veiled War Against Women” from New English Review Press, Phyllis Chesler mourned the fact that so many American progressives, including feminists, have so disgracefully abandoned their Muslim and other tribal sisters... - October 02, 2017 - New English Review Press

200+ Lives Have Been Saved by Transparent Hands – A Mile Stone Has Been Achieved

Transparent Hands has achieved its first mile stone by saving 200+ lives. - October 02, 2017 - Transparent Hands

LGBT Short Film by Taiwanese Director Zhijin Tsai to be Screened This Tuesday

Currently, an artist-in-residence at the 18th Street Art Center in Santa Monica, rising Taiwanese filmmaker Zhijin Tsai will be screening her short film “24 Hours” at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles this upcoming Tuesday, October 3rd. Inspired by the conceptual novel “Last Words... - October 01, 2017 - Taiwan Academy

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada of Ontario, Becomes the First Equine Sanctuary Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries in Canada

The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada as of September 28, 2017. Accreditation signifies that The Donkey Sanctuary... - September 30, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am

Tampa Church Will Host a Choir from Germany as They Focus on Hurricane Victims Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:00am

Mount Olive Church is a very compassionate and caring church and they love to reach out to help the community. The Mount Olive Church leader teaches us to always reach out to help that's why they are having a concert with this amazing choir from Germany and the proceeds will go to the hurricane victims. All are invited to support this event. - September 29, 2017 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church

Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients

Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients

Women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula just received a million reasons to be hopeful. Support from the Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE, as well as the Hamlin International Partners in Australia and the United States, has raised over $1.6 million for TERREWODE, a non-governmental... - September 28, 2017 - Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE

The Grant Hero Foundation Launches Its Direct Giving Platform with a Personal Grant from Vinny Lingham, CEO of Civic

The Grant Hero Foundation aims to disrupt the non-profit industry with personal direct grant giving recorded on the Ethereum blockchain. - September 28, 2017 - The Grant Hero Foundation

Intero Real Estate Foundation and Intero Real Estate Services Support Two Major Grateful Garment Project Initiatives

Intero Real Estate Foundation has recently awarded The Grateful Garment Project $10,000 to help fund their Youth Incentive Program. In addition, Intero Real Estate Services will partner with The Grateful Garment Project’s Operation emBRAce, which has the goal of collecting 20,000 sports bras to distribute to victims of sexual violence. - September 28, 2017 - The Grateful Garment Project

10 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, five seniors were named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, scoring in the top 3% of approximately 1.6 million juniors: Samuel Benjamin, Adrianna Linn, Will Martin, Shannon O'Shea and Casey Reich. - September 28, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Develops New Drug to Supercharge Immune Cells in the Fight Against Cancer

A new cancer treatment with the dual ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body’s immune system, has been developed by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia. - September 28, 2017 - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Two Schools in Wakiso and Mwerere Districts of  Uganda

Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Two Schools in Wakiso and Mwerere Districts of Uganda

Non-Profit Organization Lend a Hand Uganda USA (LAHU-USA) to Host Third Annual Poker Tournament in New York City On Thursday, October 19 at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City, Lend a Hand Uganda - USA (LAHU-USA) will host it’s Third Annual Poker Tournament to support its newest project, providing running water, healthy lunches and needed latrines for LAHU-USA “adopted” schools in the districts of Uganda. - September 27, 2017 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA

Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host Fall Festival and Blessing of the Pets

Oct. 7 community fall festival to feature blessing of the pets, pet supply drive for the Humane Society of South Mississippi, and free food, games and music for all ages. - September 27, 2017 - Westminster Presbyterian Church

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to Recognize Retiring Seattle Police Department  K9 Patrol Dog Ziva on Oct. 14; SPD’s 1st Female Generalist Patrol Dog Served 7.5 Years

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to Recognize Retiring Seattle Police Department K9 Patrol Dog Ziva on Oct. 14; SPD’s 1st Female Generalist Patrol Dog Served 7.5 Years

With more than 5000 police calls, 81 felony arrests, 23 misdemeanor arrests and more under her collar, Seattle Police Department’s K9-3 Ziva is ready for retirement this fall before her 10th birthday on Nov.15. In addition to her crime fighting, with her partner A/Sergeant Mark Wong, Ziva’s helped raise more than $40,000 over the years for local animal organizations, including the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation. SASF will recognize Ziva on Oct. 14 at Raining Cats & Dogs Auction. - September 25, 2017 - Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation

INSPIREDD: a Non-Profit Making Organization with a Difference

INSPIREDD, an organization that is ready to evoke high flying deeds when it comes to tackling crisis arising with poverty, water, health, environment and disaster in the world's poorest countries proudly announces their new Non-Profit making Organization NPO which is registered in Canada as an... - September 24, 2017 - INSPIREDD

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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