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President Myrtice B. Warren Leaves a Legacy as an Ambassador of Change
Announcing the end of term for current president of the Women's Auxiliary of the United Missionary Convention of Maryland, Inc. She will be honored on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Martin's West in West Baltimore County. This marks the end of an era as her term comes to a close. - May 05, 2017 - Women's Auxiliary of Maryland
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. and Dream Foundation Partner to Serve Adults at the End of Life
National dream-granting organization and New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company team up on palliative care effort. - May 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia to Host Summer Classes for English Language Learners
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is hosting June–July classes for beginning-level adult English language learners in Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, Herndon and Lorton. These classes provide adult learners with the fundamentals of English to improve their communication skills,... - May 05, 2017 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Operation Food Search Receives Good360 Award
St. Louis nonprofit agency honored for leadership in product philanthropy. - May 05, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Announcing Advanced Collaboration for Peace Project
Connecting people to create great change, one peace oriented problem solver at a time. Collaboration.Ai is partnering with an esteemed group of facilitators on the ground in Egypt, India, Lebanon and Syria to help support facilitation efforts in these countries toward achieving peace. - May 04, 2017 - Collaboration.Ai
The Travelers Protective Association's Scholarship Trust Presents 54 Grants
The trust for the hearing impaired awards $20,800 to recipients from 20 different states. - May 04, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Mother's Day Fundraiser
Brand new for Mother's Day, Bellafina Chocolates has introduced a limited edition gourmet chocolate truffles gift box, featuring artwork by Myra Phipps. Myra is an abuse survivor who taught herself to paint with her left hand after a domestic violence incident left her right hand hindered for life. All proceeds benefit Families Free to help women recovering from substance abuse and domestic instability. Gifts can be shipped across the U.S. and can be ordered at www.bellafinachocolates.com. - May 04, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
Tampa Non-Profit for At-Risk Children and Families Receives Donated Group Event at TreeUmph! Adventure Course
The Children’s Home Network has received a donated group event at TreeUmph! Adventure Course. The Children’s Home Network is Tampa's oldest charitable organization that has proudly helped abused, neglected and abandoned children and their families for the last 125 years. - May 04, 2017 - Children's Home Network
Dream Foundation Hosts Its 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon
Annual event raises funds and awareness for beloved community program. - May 04, 2017 - Dream Foundation
My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities
MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite
borderless, a New Media Initiative on Pressing Global Issues to Launch at New School's Zolberg Institute in New York with Film on Syrian Refugee Crisis, Thursday May 4
The New School’s Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility in collaboration with USA for UNHCR and difrent: will host the launch of borderless, a new media initiative designed to connect people at the frontlines of the world’s pressing crises. borderless includes a docu-series,... - May 03, 2017 - The Global Center
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornets Unveils Sponsored Food Bank of South Jersey Hope Mobile
South Jersey Native and NBA Basketball Player Helps Provide Meals to Those in Need - May 03, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Keep Irving Beautiful Participates in YMCA "Healthy Kids Day" Recycled Books Given as Prizes
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has participated with the Irving Family YMCA for several years, and did so again on Saturday, April 29 at their “Healthy Kids Day” event. KIB staff, assisted by a North Lake College student volunteer, had an information table which also included a spinning... - May 03, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
South Dakota Groups to Develop Testing Lab for International Humanitarian Organization
SD Mines and RPM & Associates Commit to Assist with Free Wheelchair Mission Test Lab. - May 02, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
3rd Annual Lee Haney Physique and Fitness Games Attracts Thousands to Atlanta
On October 27th and 28th, 2017 at 6:00pm the 3rd annual Lee Haney Physique and Fitness Games event will attract thousands to the Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337 (www.LeeHaneyGames.com) for a weekend of physical fitness competitions... - May 02, 2017 - Lee Haney Enterprises
Dr. BJ Miller to Serve as Dream Foundation Honorary Medical Chair
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, today announced that Dr. BJ Miller, a world-renowned speaker and physician specializing in hospice and palliative care will serve as the organization’s Honorary Medical Chair. Dr. Miller currently... - May 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
The Visual and Performing Arts Come Together in This Denver Area Spring Concert
Parker Arts presents a nature-inspired event that combines the visual and performing arts. Parker Symphony Orchestra and Plein Air Painters of America will perform great works of music alongside breathtaking paintings in this classical music concert and art show May 5 at the PACE Center in Parker, CO. - April 29, 2017 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Dream Foundation and Amedisys Foundation Fulfill Hospice Patient’s Final Dream
Sixty-nine-year-old to receive new scooter. - April 29, 2017 - Dream Foundation
NCJW St. Louis Announces 2017-2019 Executive Team and Board
NCJW-St. Louis is excited to announce their 2017-2019 Executive Team and Board. NCJW St. Louis welcomes 5 new members to the Executive Team and 5 new Board Members. The new Executive Team and Board will be installed at their annual Installation and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 18, 2017. NCJW has been around since 1895 and its programs and projects help improve the lives of women, children and families. - April 29, 2017 - National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates 32nd Anniversary
The Church of Scientology held its 32nd anniversary soiree celebration on April 22nd, 2017 with parishioners and friends from the community. - April 28, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Friends of Karen Mom on a Mission to Change the Law
One mom is on a mission to amend the public health law in NY State. For families with a seriously ill child being discharged from the hospital with a Central Venous Catheter or “central line,” Diana Lemon is their advocate. - April 27, 2017 - Friends of Karen
KIB and Code Enforcement Honored at Newsmakers Reception - Quarterly Event Recognizes Significant, Newsworthy Accomplishments
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Code Enforcement Department were recently honored at the “Quarterly Newsmaker Reception” held at the Four Seasons on April 19. This event, jointly hosted by the Irving Economic Development Partnership (which includes the Irving-Las... - April 27, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
DFW Clean Sweep is Complete
Local nonprofit makes good on promise to help clean up State Parks. - April 26, 2017 - Cleaner Parks
My Friends House LA and LoveLife Foundation Join Forces to Host a Makeover for Displaced Moms in Honor of Mother’s Day
On April 30th, My Friends House LA in conjunction with the LoveLife Foundation will host a special Mother’s Day event to salute seven moms in need. Their special “Mommy Makeover” day will start at 11am at the My Friend’s House Community Outreach and Imaging Center in Downtown Los Angeles (Skid Row community) located at 1244 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021. - April 26, 2017 - My Friends House LA
Innov-E Foundation Expands Its International Initiatives
Innov-E Foundation signs a MOU with the United Nations Development Program and the Vice-President of the Dominican Republic. - April 26, 2017 - Innov-E Foundation Inc
Connectria Hosting Holds Food Drive for Operation Food Search
St. Louis company collects more than 12,000 pounds of food and personal care items. - April 26, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Iankovskyi Foundation Shall Conduct the Second Business-Lunch "Meet Ukrainian Producers" at the 70th Cannes Film Festival
On the 21st of May, Igor Iankovskyi Foundation and NGO "Initiative for the Future" jointly with the Ukrainian state film agency will conduct a business-lunch for cinema industry professionals "Meet Ukrainian producers," for the 2nd year in a row. - April 25, 2017 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Jackson Street Community Garden Prepares for Another Exciting Year
The Jackson Street Community Garden, through the leadership of the dedicated volunteers and staff of the Pax Center, is preparing to open for another season. To meet the growing interest in the community garden, the Pax Center has expanded the available garden plots, increased registration space in... - April 23, 2017 - The Pax Center
Carolyn E. Parker Foundation and The Alzheimer Association All for Alzheimers 5K Walk/Run
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, will be hosting the All for Alzheimer’s 5K Walk/Run Event. The 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Wildewood Community Lodge, 23050 Wildewood Drive, California, MD 20619. - April 23, 2017 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
Danforth Center Scientists Discover Gene That Influences Grain Yield
Deep sequencing impacts food and bioenergy crops - April 22, 2017 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Best Buddies International Establishes First Cleveland Office; Hires Ryan Wirth as Program Supervisor
Groundbreaking organization to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio - April 22, 2017 - Best Buddies International
Spay-Mart Announces $25,000 GiveNOLA Goal
SpayMart has announced its GiveNOLA fundraising goal, with plans to raise $25,000 during the 24-hour event on May 2, 2017. The money raised will support SpayMart’s adoption, foster, rescue, and shelter operations in the greater New Orleans area. - April 21, 2017 - SpayMart, Inc.
Operation Food Search to Host School of Cooking and Sharing's First Class
St. Louis non-profit agency features philanthropic twist to culinary classes. - April 21, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Homes for Heroes® Presents Colorado Nurses Association with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes® selects the Colorado Nurses Association as a National Hero Spotlight Award recipient and presents it to Terry Buxton, PhD, RN, CNE, Professor of Nursing at Regis University and President of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA), along with a donation for $3,000 to the Colorado... - April 20, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate 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 six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Clifton Early Childhood School - Environmental Mascot Skit Performed for Morning and Afternoon Sessions
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has participated in Clifton Early Childhood School’s Earth Month for the past seven years, and on April 13, they continued that tradition by presenting their environmental mascot skit to the Pre-K children at both the morning and afternoon sessions. KIB staff... - April 19, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Art Education a Necessity, Not an Extra at Shorecrest
Known as “Celebrate the Arts,” the 2017 weeklong series of events runs from April 17-22 and features a teach-in with more than two dozen local artists, music and theatre performances, student artwork displayed throughout the school and juried in Middle and Upper School, and a campus exhibition of work by internationally recognized printmaker and graphic artist Barry Goodman. The week culminates with the Shorecrest spring musical production, “Les Misérables” with performances on April 20-22. - April 19, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off, State’s Signature Event for the “Great American Cleanup”
The “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” is the state’s signature event of the “Great American Cleanup,” and is typically held the second Saturday in April in communities all across Texas. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hosted their 2017 event on April 8 at Trinity... - April 16, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) Highlights Critical Pediatric Cancer Treatment Research at 2nd Annual Research Symposium on June 7, 2017
The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. (CCF) highlights critical pediatric cancer treatment research at 2nd Annual Research Symposium on June 7, 2017 Each year in the U.S., more than 50,000 children are diagnosed with cancer, and approximately 1000 will die. While the survival rate has... - April 16, 2017 - The Children's Cancer Foundation, Inc.
2017 County Health Rankings Announced at The Gateway Family YMCA
County Health Rankings Announced at YMCA in Elizabeth - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Spring Break Open House at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Visit April 17 - 21 - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds "Swing Into Health" Concert
The Nashville Church of Scientology recently held a community concert in observance of World Health Day, called "Swing Into Health." - April 15, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Drug-Free Tennessee Engaging with Community at Local Health Fair
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and has been hard at work spreading its message during events with other organizations. - April 15, 2017 - Drug Free South
The Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Fifth Annual “Food Bank Hunger Games” Cooking Competition
Corporate Teams Compete to Raise Funding for FBSJ’s Hunger Relief Programs for Children. - April 15, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Southern California NGO Advising United Nations Group on Fuel Transport and Security
Fuel Relief Fund Heads to Ghana to Lend Expertise at One of the World’s Six Humanitarian Response Depots. - April 14, 2017 - Fuel Relief Fund
Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab of Wisconsin 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 Pony Tales Refuge & Rehab, Inc. as of April 12, 2017. Verification means that Pony Tales Refuge &... - April 14, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers
StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids
Long Beach Cambodian Community to Commemorate the 42nd Anniversary of The Killing Fields
April 17, 2017, marks the 42nd anniversary of the Cambodian Killing Fields. On this day of mourning, Cambodian-Americans in Long Beach will organize a commemoration to pay their respects and remember the three million victims who perished in the brutal Khmer Rouge communist regime of... - April 13, 2017 - The Killing Fields Memorial Center Inc.
Operation Food Search to Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week
St. Louis non-profit agency to honor the efforts of more than 7,000 individuals. - April 13, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Names Trenton High School West Senior as 2017 Youth of the Year
Trenton High School West Senior named 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Youth of the Year. She will be moving on to compete for NJ Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year. - April 12, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County