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Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary of Virginia 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 Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary as of November 4, 2016. Verification means that Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary... - November 06, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Drug-Free Tennessee Holds Events to Honor Red Ribbon Week for 2016
Drug-Free Tennessee holds a variety of events throughout the year to benefit the community through education and awareness. - November 05, 2016 - Drug Free South
Food Bank of South Jersey Names ShopRite 2016 Champion Against Hunger Awardee
ShopRite Honored for Its Long-Time Role in Supporting FBSJ’s Mission. The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that it has named ShopRite the 2016 Champion Against Hunger Award recipient. The award will be presented to the owners of ShopRite stores at FBSJ’s annual gala, Viva South Jersey, to be held November 10 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ. - November 05, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Family Promise to Warm the Winter
Nonprofit celebrates 14th annual fundraiser. - November 04, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
The Pax Center Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement with a Pledge to Fight Hunger and Combat Loneliness in LaPorte County
The Pax Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday... - November 04, 2016 - The Pax Center
Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Make a Difference
The University of Dallas (UD) men's lacrosse team and members of Girl Scout Troop 2871 teamed up with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and the City of Irving Aquatics staff for a paint project at Lively Pointe Youth swimming pool facility. The group of 18 adults and 5 youth added a fresh coat of paint... - November 04, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Danforth Plant Science Center Develops Versatile Field Phenotyping to Benefit Farmers
Solar-powered PheNode is set for investment stage. - November 03, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Global Village Market to be Held at Littleton United Methodist Church
The local United Methodist Church in Littleton, CO announced today that it will offer fair trade items for sale November 11 and 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and November 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - November 02, 2016 - Littleton United Methodist Church
Talent Lineup Announced for Miami's Afrikin Fest
Jah9, Dr. Sonia Sanchez, Tiken Jah Fakoly and Mutabaruka among roster of talent scheduled to participate in Afrikin Fest. - November 02, 2016 - AFRIKIN®
KIB and UTD Students Help Make YMCA Fall Festival a Green Event
On Friday, October 28, the Irving Family YMCA was transformed into a Fall Festival, with attendees of all ages dressed in costumes and enjoying the variety of activities that were offered. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) once again partnered with the YMCA to help make this a “Green Event.”... - November 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Giving Back to the Community - The Voilà Foundation Embraces Atlanta
"Giving With Style" - The Voilà Foundation announces its new, non profit 501(c)(3) status for Georgia Charitable Corporations serving the greater metropolitan Atlanta community. - November 01, 2016 - The Voilà Foundation
Project Boon's 5th Annual Eat & Be Well in Fontana
Project Boon’s Annual Eat and Be Well Pre-Thanksgiving feast serves up free fun, food, haircuts, and much-needed health services to Inland Empire’s underserved populations. Each year, they feed up to 2,500 local families. - November 01, 2016 - Project Boon Inc.
The Y’s Zoe for President Campaign Aims to Get Parents to the Polls
The Y Organizes Nationwide Child Care Initiative, Zoe’s Kids Day Out, on Election Day to Support Busy Parents - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Teams Up with NJ YMCAS to Kickoff Healthy U
Healthy U is a collaborative partnership between the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dream Foundation Hosts 15th Annual Dreamland Gala
Vital Funds Raised Will Help Fulfil the End-of-Life Dreams of Terminally-Ill Adults - November 01, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
A physical activity and well-being intitative for cancer survivors. - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Time to Focus on the Future of Our Youth is Now
There has never been a greater need to improve the health and future for unaccompanied youth than right now. - October 28, 2016 - The Community Builder
Gary Kenzer Elected to Chicago Continuum of Care Board of Directors
Care for Friends' Executive Director Takes on New Homelessness Appointment - October 28, 2016 - Care For Friends
Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation of Oklahoma 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 Horse and Hound Rescue Foundation as of October 25, 2016. Verification means that Horse and Hound Rescue... - October 28, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Registration Opens for NAFA’s 2017 Institute & Expo in Tampa, Florida
Conference arrives in conjunction with fleet association’s 60th anniversary. - October 28, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Annapurna Trek to Defeat Leprosy
Trek Annapurna and have a life-transforming experience for you and people affected by leprosy; Challenge to walk the Annapurna Trek in Nepal; Event to help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy - October 28, 2016 - The Leprosy Mission Australia
The Travelers Protective Association Raises $2,100 at First Annual Fundraiser
Money raised to benefit organization's scholarship fund. - October 27, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Downtown San Mateo’s Largest Mural, Good Life
Friday Night Live is the kick-off event to benefit a capital campaign to fund Downtown San Mateo's newest and largest mural, Good Life, along with four additional public art installations in 2017. - October 26, 2016 - Inspire Art Exhibits
Art and Advocacy Unite for Shelter Pets: HeARTs Speak Receives Generous Support from Petco Foundation
HeARTs Speak announced today that it has been awarded a generous grant from the Petco Foundation in support of its mission to unite art and advocacy, in an effort to increase the visibility of shelter pets. HeARTs Speak is a nonprofit organization working to ensure that no shelter animal goes... - October 26, 2016 - HeARTs Speak
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Veterans Yoga Project Launches National Yoga Event for Veterans Day
Veterans Yoga Project is launching a national weeklong fundraising and awareness-raising event in support of veterans with posttraumatic stress. More than 500 donation-based yoga classes will be taught during the week of Veterans Day, Nov 4-13 to raise money for programs that support our veterans,... - October 25, 2016 - Veterans Yoga Project
The Safe Center LI Earns Re-Accreditation from National Children's Alliance
National Children’s Alliance recognizes The Safe Center for its ongoing delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation. - October 25, 2016 - The Safe Center LI
Rock Brook Student Gets the Job Done
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October 24, 2016 - Rock Brook School
Xylem Watermark Partners with KIB for Cleanup Project on Campion Trails
Xylem is a is a water technology company dedicated to helping to solve water challenges around the world. On Thursday, October 20, a group of forty-two Xylem employee volunteers tackled a water-related issue very close to home: a cleanup at Bird’s Fort Trail Park, with the goal of keeping... - October 23, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Operation Food Search Raises Nearly $42,000 at Golf Fundraiser
St. Louis non-profit organization benefits from 23rd annual event. - October 22, 2016 - Operation Food Search
NAFA to Open Submissions for 2017 Fleet Excellence Awards in Late-October
Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXY) will once again award in the fields of sustainability, safety, and overall fleet management achievement. - October 22, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Family to Travel to “The Happiest Place on Earth” for a Final Family Vacation
Three generations of family to travel to Disneyland to celebrate the life of an ALS patient. - October 22, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The Sanneh Foundation Awarded $7,050 Grant for Rigamajig™ Play Equipment System from Target and National Non-Profit KaBOOM!
Target and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded The Sanneh Foundation a $7,050 grant to use toward the purchase of a Rigamajig™ Play Equipment System at their Saint Paul-based Conway Community Center to increase access to unstructured, child-directed play. - October 21, 2016 - The Sanneh Foundation
Discovery of Carbon Storage Signaling Mechanism in Algae Offers New Potential for Sustainable Biofuel Production
Algae with altered intracellular signaling have increased oil yields - October 21, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Idaho Democratic Senate Candidate Jerry Sturgill Raises $15K for Boise, Idaho’s Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter
Idaho Democratic senate candidate Jerry Sturgill raised $15,000 for Boise, Idaho’s Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter asking his political donors to contribute to the nonprofit in a bid to proactively support Boise's bid to eradicate chronic homelessness in the city. - October 20, 2016 - Interfaith Sanctuary
Bellafina Chocolates Corporate Gifts to Benefit United Way
Bellafina Chocolates, a unique "all profits to charity" artisan chocolate company, announces a new partnership with United Way to support the 2016 Campaign. Through Nov 17, companies may order branded gifts for customers and designate 100% of the profits from their order to benefit United Way. Bellafina Chocolates can put a company's logo on the packaging and even on the truffles themselves. Gifts can be shipped directly to customers on the date specified. www.BellafinaChocolates.com/CorpGifts - October 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Special Event to Benefit Sibling Support Program at Friends of Karen
7th Annual Benefit for The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to be held Thursday, October 27, 7:00-10:00 pm at Mulino's at Lake Isle, Eastchester, NY. - October 20, 2016 - Friends of Karen
Local Nonprofit Holds Anniversary Luncheon
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Luncheon and Fashion - October 19, 2016 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Furniture Sharehouse & Ethan Allen Hartsdale Announce the #PowerOf10 Anniversary Vignette
Ethan Allen Hartsdale is donating an entire living room suite of new stylish furniture for their vignette; items in this vignette have a retail value in excess of $10,000. Vignette to be sold at bi-annual gala for Furniture Sharehouse on October 28th which is a fundraising event to provide free furniture to local families in need. - October 18, 2016 - Furniture Sharehouse
Keep Irving Beautiful Conducts Annual Litter Index
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) board and staff members conducted the annual city-wide Litter Index survey on Friday, October 14. As one of the requirements for KIB maintaining the highest President’s Circle level in the Keep America Beautiful program, this survey is performed at approximately... - October 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Local Leadership Strategist to Speak at International Event in Ireland
Doña Keating, president and CEO of Seattle-based Professional Options, LLC, will be a speaker at DojoCon, taking place Oct. 21-23 in Dún Laoghaire (Dublin area), Ireland. She will be the only U.S. presenter at the event, which will feature technology leaders from several... - October 15, 2016 - Professional Options
Tennessee Native American Tribes Receive the Way to Happiness
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in this year’s Intertribal Powwow in Clarksville, Tennessee. - October 15, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
You First Foundation Golf Event Raises Funds to Support Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
First Service Credit Union's You First Foundation raises $30,000 in 2nd annual charity golf tournament. - October 14, 2016 - You First Foundation
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Shorecrest Named Apple Distinguished School
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016–2018 for its innovative teacher-leaders, its successful 1:1 iPad Program implementation, and the thoughtful integration of technology throughout its PK-12... - October 14, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
The First Tee of the Triangle Appoints Old Chatham Director of Operations to Its Champions Circle
Local Youth Development Organization Honors John Marino and Dennis and Nancy Horstman at a Night FORE Champions - October 14, 2016 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Vizient Partners with KIB for Annual Community Day Project
Vizient, the nation’s largest member-owned health care services company, partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) on Tuesday, October 11, for an employee volunteer service project at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. Co-leaders James Hull and Greg Schretter lead a group of 22 Vizient... - October 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from Morgan Stanley Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey announced today that it has been awarded a $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to deliver direct meals services to low-income children in two Burlington County, New Jersey towns. - October 13, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Halloween Themed Race Returns to Scare Hunger Away
Barwick Marketing & Events Group is hosting the 2nd Annual Halloween 3.1 — 5K to Scare Hunger Away on Sunday, October 30 at the Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The event will include a timed and USATF-certified course, trick-or-treat stations for all ages, a Kids... - October 13, 2016 - CUMAC
Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue of Washington 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 Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue as of October 9, 2016. Verification means that Equine Aid and Donkey Rescue meets... - October 13, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries