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New Tool Helps Nonprofits Add Cost-Savings & Functionality
A new tool from Acceptiva will enable grassroots nonprofit organizations to use PayPal to cut costs while also offering the professional-looking and secure online interface donors demand. "Many smaller nonprofits who receive online payments for event tickets or fundraising campaigns do so... - June 19, 2017 - Acceptiva
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House and Senior Prom
The Gateway Family YMCA – WISE Center YMCA Branch Provides Open House in Union. - June 19, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Long Awaited Sanctuary to Benefit the Virginia Range Wild Horses
Equine Legacy Ranch (ELR) announces the purchase of over 650 acres of land north of Reno, Nevada, to be used as a sanctuary for Virginia Range wild horses removed from the range and a center for wellness and healing. A partnership between ERL and Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund will create the largest private wild horse rescue operation and sanctuary in northwest Nevada. Many volunteer opportunities will be created through the establishment of this extraordinary sanctuary. - June 16, 2017 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Kids in the Game Launches Globally Popular Sport with Netball America
Kids in the Game (KING) has entered into a new partnership with Netball America Inc., the premier and largest Netball organization in the USA, to introduce NYC youth to an Olympic recognized sport played by 20 million people in over 70 countries. - June 16, 2017 - Netball America Inc.
Lincoln Park Teen Combats Child Hunger in Community
Mimi's Mission is working with a teen from the area who is collecting donations for the cause. - June 16, 2017 - Mimi’s Mission
25th Annual Huntington Beach Council on Aging Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The 25th Annual Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) Golf Tournament Fundraiser take place on June 23, 2017. - June 16, 2017 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)
Missouri Ranks 42nd on Annual Summer Meals Report
More low-income students received summer meals in July 2016. - June 15, 2017 - Operation Food Search
TN CASA Launches "Be For The Child" Statewide Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has launched a special volunteer recruitment campaign to raise awareness of the need for volunteers in Campbell County to help vulnerable children to find safe, permanent homes. It is estimated 20,000 children across the state could use a CASA volunteer – many of those children here locally. - June 15, 2017 - CASA of Campbell County
Operation Food Search Hires New Director of Advocacy and Research
Trina Ragain to focus on increasing St. Louis agency's overall engagement efforts. - June 14, 2017 - Operation Food Search
African Leadership Bridge and Group TekZone Partner to Drive Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Education
African Leadership Bridge (ALB) and Group TekZone (TekZone) have entered into a partnership to equip, train, develop and enable Sub-Saharan African youth to create local solutions to local problems. ALB has successfully sponsored and mentored a number of African students through undergraduate... - June 13, 2017 - African Leadership Bridge
Monroe County Grants DeLucca Events Funding for Key West to Cuba Festival, Presented by Havana Air
Begin with an Art, Wine & Dine Experience in Key West September 7-10, then be transported back in time to Cuba for the trip of a lifetime September 10-13. - June 13, 2017 - DeLucca Events
PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
Nashville Church of Scientology Prepares for Third Annual Friendship Day Dialogue
International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. At the end of July, the Church of Scientology will bring together a diverse crowd to dialogue for the occasion. - June 10, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary of Tennessee is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to Safe Harbor Equine and Livestock Sanctuary as of June 6, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Safe Harbor... - June 10, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Operation Food Search to Hold Shop Out Hunger Day
St. Louis agency hosts its ninth annual summertime food drive. - June 09, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Drug-Free Tennessee Keeping Youth Off Drugs
Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with several educational events culminating in a training workshop about keeping young people away from drugs. - June 09, 2017 - Drug Free South
Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste
Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Boat Donation Program to Benefit Boating Safety
The ABYC Foundation has announced a vessel donation program, accepting new and used powerboats, sailboats and personal watercrafts. Donors will have the opportunity to receive a tax deduction while supporting the mission of the ABYC Foundation. ABYC Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to... - June 08, 2017 - ABYC
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Greening Up the Edgehill Community Garden
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee had a community cleanup for World Environment Day on June 5, 2017 and successfully cleaned up the Edgehill Community Garden. - June 08, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Downtown Mural Project
Social enterprise celebrates volunteerism in its community. - June 08, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Open House at the YMCA June 9 - 11 - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Older Americans Month
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages older adults to eat healthy, get active and social. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA at The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG is a program in support of cancer survivors. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Global Strategy to End Clubfoot Disability 2030 Launched on World Clubfoot Day
Clubfoot Disability Affects 174,000 Children Annually. - June 07, 2017 - CURE International
Summer Dream Fashion Show Raises Funds for Dream Foundation Dreamers
Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from the Santa Barbara event. - June 07, 2017 - Dream Foundation
DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign
Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Humanity First USA Launches National Donate a Lunch Day
Humanity First USA Urges Support from all Americans to Fight Hunger in America Humanity First USA will launch its national Donate a Lunch Day on June 10, 2017. This day aims to combat hunger, which currently impacts 50 million Americans. Humanity First USA encourages its supporters to skip one... - June 05, 2017 - Humanity First
Fighting Summer Hunger by Feeding 8,000 Children in South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver a Half Million Meals to Low-Income Children in Need at 168 Sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem Counties - June 03, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. of Georgia is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. as of May 30, 2017. Accreditation signifies that Red Clay... - June 01, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Announces Vincent Russell as New President/CEO
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP) is proud to announce Vincent Russell as the new President/CEO of the organization. Mr. Russell joined PPHP in August 2015 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has been Interim President/CEO since January 2017. In his role as COO, Mr. Russell has been... - June 01, 2017 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee to Take Part in Father’s Day Celebration
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee will be participating in a celebration for Father’s Day. - May 27, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Rett Syndrome Stollathon Raises $45,000
St. Louis non-profit organization recently held 10th annual event. - May 26, 2017 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
PAHO Foundation and INNOVASALUD Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Public Health in the Americas
PAHO Foundation (the Foundation) and INNOVASALUD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration efforts in the Americas. Through the fortified partnership, the two agree to support more sustainable practices that will “improve access to quality health care and public... - May 26, 2017 - PAHO Foundation
Operation Food Search Receives Nearly $29,000 Grant for Summer Program
St. Louis trust assists non-profit with summertime meal support. - May 26, 2017 - Operation Food Search
DISH Cares and AmpleHarvest.org Announce Virtual Food Drive
Dish Network Employees Nationwide Helping to End Hunger by Ending Food Waste - May 25, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Local Type 1 Diabetes Foundation Donates $10,000
Type One Parent Project (TOPP) Foundation donated $10,000 to JDRF's Fund A Cure program on May 20th, 2017. - May 25, 2017 - TOPP Foundation
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded a one-year grant, up to $5,000, for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their Adult Education, ESOL, and family literacy students. Congratulations to the following organizations: Adult Literacy League Atlantic... - May 25, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Third Annual Summer Dream Helps Fulfill End-of- Life Dreams for Terminally-Ill Young Adults
Annual event supports Dream Foundation’s mission of touching lives, meeting essential needs and providing inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. - May 24, 2017 - Dream Foundation
MedWish International's 2017 "Band Aid Bash" Takes Place September 9th
Annual Fundraiser to be Held in Organization's New World Headquarters - May 24, 2017 - MedWish International
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Says "Green It Up"
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is inviting friends and neighbors to a community cleanup for World Environment Day in June. - May 20, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Drug-Free Tennessee Plans All-Out Effort for International Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of large-scale events for the 2017 International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 20, 2017 - Drug Free South
The Community Builder Moves Forward with Homeless Youth Housing Project
A community meeting will be held to on May 20th at Lake Ridge Elementary, 615 Burke Lane, Nampa, 1:00pm – 3:00pm – open to anyone who would like to attend - May 20, 2017 - The Community Builder
Dream Foundation’s 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Brings Community Together
Annual event honored and celebrated the volunteers and sponsors of beloved local program. - May 19, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Operation Food Search Introduces New Summertime Food Opportunities
St. Louis agency partners with AmeriCorps, credit union and library to provide hunger relief. - May 19, 2017 - Operation Food Search
JFS Receives $2.3M Bequest from the Estate of Bernard Sherman, the Single Largest One Time Gift in Agency History
Gift to be placed in an endowment which will provide vital support for the many programs and services of the agency which serve people of all ages and beliefs. A portion of these funds will be used to establish the “Bernard Sherman Program to Enhance Jewish Identity” which will enable children with the assistance needed to participate in Jewish lifecycle events. - May 18, 2017 - Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
Dominion Energy Helps Rx Partnership Launch Innovative Generic Medication Pilot
With the help of a $25,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, Rx Partnership launched a new, innovative Access to Medication Program that focuses on dispensing generic medications to low-income, uninsured patients at Virginia free clinics and health centers. - May 18, 2017 - Rx Partnership
Skilled Motorcycle Riders Association Promotes Motorcycle Safety Through Training and Raises Funds for Motorcops for Kids; Benefitting Shriner's Hospitals for Children
The North Texas Motorcycle Challenge is a Rodeo and Skills Training event on September 28th – 30th, 2017 at the Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney in Collin County, Texas. - May 17, 2017 - Skilled Motorcycle Riders Association