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D&D Bicycles Joins MiSCA to Get More Kids on Bikes
The Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association (MiSCA) is pleased to announce D&D Bicycles as their Pro Sponsor. This top-level, multi-year sponsorship includes the renaming of the series to the D&D Bicycles MiSCA Race Series. The support of D&D Bicycles is crucial in supporting MiSCA's... - May 16, 2017 - Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
“Art Impact - Nepal” Boston Art Show Updates on Earthquake Recovery
Find out more about the progress of recovery, and learn about traditional Mithila Art from Award winning artist Ajit Sah. - May 16, 2017 - Relief 2.0
Operation Food Search to Feature Father Dominic, the Bread Monk
St. Louis non-profit agency to host second School of Cooking and Sharing's culinary classes. - May 14, 2017 - Operation Food Search
KaDaoYin to Perform Experimental Cross-Cultural Music in Los Angeles and San Francisco International Arts Festival
Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is proud to present KaDaoYin, who will be performing improvised music on a unique cross-cultural instrumentation on May 30th, 2017 starting 7 pm at their Westwood location. This is the first stop of their 2017 West Coast tour; after this performance, they have been... - May 14, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
Acosta Employee Volunteers Beautification Project - Group Teamed with Keep Irving Beautiful at Senter Park
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to Irving’s large and diverse corporate community, including Acosta Sales and Marketing, who joined them for a beautification project on May 5. It was a beautiful Friday morning when 67 volunteers gathered at Senter Park for their day of service as part... - May 13, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Rescue Chocolate Debuts New Life-Saving Bar
A star-studded dark chocolate bar is the latest offering from Rescue Chocolate, the 7-year-old Brooklyn-based company which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. The Grand Champion bar weighs in at 3.3 ounces and comes packaged in a windowed kraft box so that its colorful candy stars... - May 12, 2017 - Rescue Chocolate
Operation Food Search Hires New Director of Child Nutrition Programs
Brian Wieher brings more than 20 years of experience to the agency. - May 11, 2017 - Operation Food Search
“Art Impact - Nepal” Art Show in Providence
Help empower disaster survivors by purchasing the artwork and goods they create. Support efforts to match local resources with global needs and capacity-building. - May 10, 2017 - Relief 2.0
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Show 2017
Connecticut Concert Ballet is proud to present its 2017 Spring Show in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Choreographers are Artistic Directors Wendy Fish-Lawrence and David Lawrence along with Lorelei Chang and Christina Shortt. Two performances will be held at the state of the art Bailey Auditorium at Manchester High School, 134 Middle Turnpike East, on Saturday, May 20 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. - May 10, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
KOSBE Offers Seminar on Generational Workplace Diversity
Managing and enabling a multigenerational workforce. - May 09, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
1st Annual Official California Summer Veg Fest Comes to San Jose July 1st
The California Summer Veg Fest would like to announce a new partnership with the state of California. - May 08, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in Captiva May 10-12
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) will be hosting the 33rd Annual Florida Literacy Conference next week at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. The conference will kick off with keynote speaker Barbara Oakley during the opening general session. Oakley, an engineering professor and... - May 07, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
PAHO Foundation and CGF Collaborate to Advance Health and Wellness in Latin America
PAHO Foundation and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a global, nonprofit association of leading companies in the retail and consumer packaged goods industry, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through their strategic partnership, the Foundation and CGF agree to “foster innovation... - May 06, 2017 - PAHO Foundation
Irving Day at Texas AirHogs Game to Benefit KIB
Help Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) hit a home run. Happening June 9, the Texas AirHogs are holding “Irving Day,” and $3 of every online ticket sold will go to benefit Keep Irving Beautiful. KIB works hard to do just that, keep Irving shining. Through community engagement and education,... - May 06, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Operation Food Search to Provide Flood Relief
St. Louis nonprofit agency collecting non-perishable food and personal care items. - May 06, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds of Florida 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 Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds as of May 3, 2017. Verification means that Hidden Acres Rescue for... - May 06, 2017 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
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
The Greater Jacksonville USO Has Earned the Highest Rating Possible from Charity Navigator
Nonprofit organization has received their second consecutive 4-star rating. - May 05, 2017 - The Greater Jacksonville USO
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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