Recent Headlines
Within Charitable Organizations
Houston Via Colori Celebrates "A Colorful World" with 11th Annual Street Painting Festival
The Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival in downtown Houston is back for its 11th year Nov. 19-20, 2016. Witness more than 250 street chalk murals, live bands and performances on three stages, food, beverages and activities for the whole family. All proceeds from the festival benefit local nonprofit The Center for Hearing and Speech. - August 25, 2016 - The Center for Hearing and Speech
The Bedford Playhouse to Host Film Screening on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
The Bedford Playhouse will present a special screening of the award-winning documentary Rebirth commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11. - August 24, 2016 - Bedford Playhouse
Shorecrest Launches Center for Medical Sciences Offers High School Students In-Depth, Hands-on Medical Science Experience
Shorecrest Preparatory School announces the creation of The Center for Medical Sciences at Shorecrest, an in-depth applied sciences academic track for high school students. Through extensive coursework, laboratories with specialized equipment, guest experts, field experiences, and student-directed... - August 24, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Eagle Scout Soars High for Area Disabled
For most seniors in High School, it is quite enough to keep up with class work, social commitments, and the normal tugs of time on a schedule. Tyler Lavrinc is able to rise above the typical and go the extra mile for those in our community who are unable to do for themselves. Tyler is involved with... - August 24, 2016 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Trickle Up and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Partner to Deliver High-Quality, Transformational Livelihood Support to Thousands of Refugees
The U.S. government, through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, has awarded nearly US$500,000 to Trickle Up to provide technical assistance to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This assistance will support 37,000 refugees worldwide to improve their livelihoods and overcome extreme poverty. - August 24, 2016 - Trickle Up
Mandy's Farm Announces Car Donation Program
Mandy’s Farm located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced that they have started a vehicle donation program. They accept vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, trailers, trucks, RVs, industrial equipment, campers and golf carts are also accepted. - August 23, 2016 - One Community Auto, LLC
Charity Memorializing Extraordinary Fallen Kindergarten Teacher Approaches One-Year Anniversary
Too many school children in the U.S. live with food insecurity. Many of those children also go without hot lunches at school, medical and dental examinations, prescriptions and academic supplies needed to assure positive life outcomes. Corbin’s Legacy is dedicated to continuing the work of Corbin Leafman, a teacher whose life was cut short far too early, is committed to making sure that these sad facts change. No child should suffer, no parent should feel powerless. #becauseweknewher - August 22, 2016 - Corbin's Legacy
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - August 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
California Surf Museum to Honor Surfing Legend Nat Young at 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser
A world-class surf celebration is in the works for the California Surf Museum (CSM) as it celebrates its 30th year in business. The museum will hold its 9th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser honoring Nat Young from Sydney, Australia, winner of the ’66 World Surfing Championships at Ocean Beach, San... - August 21, 2016 - California Surf Museum
ECF Board of Directors Secures Three-Year Contract Extension for Scott Bowling as President and CEO
The Board of the Exceptional Children's Foundation, a nonprofit serving children and adults with special needs in the greater Los Angeles area, has secured a three-year contract extension for President and CEO Scott Bowling, who will oversee the opening of a new site in Inglewood to serve adults with developmental disabilities and guide staff on the design and launch of new and expanded programs offering direct pathways to employment for adult participants. - August 20, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Charity Giveaway
Bellafina Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company and social enterprise that donates 100% of its profits to children's charities, is celebrating its 6-year anniversary with a Fan's Choice Charity Giveaway. Fans may vote for one of six children's charities on the company's Facebook page. - August 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Historic Flooding in Louisiana
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is responding to historic flooding that has deluged Louisiana. Matthew 25s’ Disaster Response Team departed on Wednesday, August 17 with Matthew 25’s full complement of specialized Disaster Relief Vehicles. Joined by the Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry unit, the trucks are loaded with over 8,000 pounds relief supplies. - August 19, 2016 - Matthew 25: Ministries
NAFA Fleet Management Association Sharply Critical of EPA/NHTSA GHG Phase 2 Standards
Rule subjects fleets to standards and technologies for which they are not prepared and cannot afford. - August 19, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Mizzou and Danforth Center Leaders to be Featured at the Conversations Program
Let’s Talk About… People, Plants and Partnerships: The Mizzou Connection - August 19, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
National Trust for Historic Preservation and Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Award Preservation Grants Towards Lake Hopatcong Train Station Rehabilitation
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation was awarded a $215,571 grant by the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust and a $10,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with both going toward the rehabilitation of the Lake Hopatcong Train Station in Landing. The Morris County grant will... - August 19, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Reaching Out to Parents
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated at the Metro event Parent University this past weekend. - August 18, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
MAM Launches Annual Back to School Program with a Goal of Helping Over 5,900 Local Children
New clothes for school send a great message to a child – school is important, and so are they. - August 18, 2016 - Memorial Assistance Ministries
Joshua Home and local Organizations Joining Together to Make a Difference
Joshua Home has partnered with local organizations to open JH Boutique & Thrift. The store will serve as a training center for unaccompanied homeless youth in the Inland Empire, as well as provide low cost items to the residents of the community. - August 18, 2016 - Joshua Home: An LGBTQ Safe Haven
Best-Selling Authors Sidney and Nancy Kirkpatrick Named New Editors of Venture Inward Magazine
Longtime friends and champions of the Edgar Cayce work, Sidney and Nancy Kirkpatrick are joining Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. as the new editors of Venture Inward, A.R.E.’s quarterly magazine. Through Sidney’s articles, readers have joined Edgar Cayce in the search for pirate treasure on Lostman’s River in Florida’s Everglades, explored the sunken remains of the torpedoed cruise liner Lusitania, rediscovered the mysteries of an unaccounted for month in the life of Edgar Cayce, and more. - August 17, 2016 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
The Becca Foundation Upgrades Website in 2016
Providing new and important resources for everyone touched by cancer. - August 16, 2016 - The Becca Foundation
One Chicken Fest is Back for Its Second Year
Environmental community festival in North Hollywood aims to make helping the planet more fun and accessible. - August 15, 2016 - One Chicken Fest
Keep Irving Beautiful and Holy Family Youth Partner with Emma’s House
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to the community to promote volunteerism, and their faith groups outreach program has been a rewarding initiative over the years. This summer they welcomed a new faith group partner, the Total Youth Ministry group from Holy Family Catholic Church in Irving,... - August 13, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Charity Tournament Benefits Developmentally Disabled
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation will host its 15th Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Belleair Country Club. Proceeds will benefit The Arc Tampa Bay, area leader in providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in our community. The mission of... - August 12, 2016 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
BizWorld.org Expands to the Middle East
BizWorld.org, an international non-profit providing entrepreneurship and financial education programs for elementary and middle school children, announced today that it has expanded to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE’s BizWorld start-up effort is headed by businesswoman and non-profit... - August 11, 2016 - BizWorld.org
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony
Keep Irving Beautiful’s annual “Mayor and KIB Awards” ceremony was held on Monday, August 8, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Irving. As the guests entered the Fellowship Hall to the beautiful music of violinist Caonex Peguero, they were greeted and signed in by volunteers... - August 11, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend
Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Friends of Yemin Orde Releases 2015 Annual Report
Annual Report contains financial information and inspiring stories about donors, graduates and dedicated staff, plus honor roll of supporters and complete staff listing. - August 10, 2016 - Friends of Yemin Orde
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grants Totaling $22,750
St. Louis organization distributes money from its national trust. - August 10, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Healthcare Leader Continues to Contribute to Community
Georgia HFMA Donates to Hospice While Earning Top HFMA Awards. - August 09, 2016 - Georgia HFMA
The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Foundation provides funding for Summer Camp. - August 07, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
San Diego Natives Compete in Ironman Coeur d’Alene to Raise Funds for Dream Foundation
Iron Dreams hopes to raise $50,000 to fulfill 30 Dreams. - August 06, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Drug-Free Tennessee Educating Youth and Neighbors at National Night Out Against Crime
Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets to neighbors. - August 05, 2016 - Drug Free South
Celebrating Differences, Forging Friendships at the Church of Scientology
International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. The Church of Scientology recently brought together a diverse crowd to dialogue for the occasion. - August 05, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Iankovskyi Foundation Has Supported the Families of IDP by Offering Sanative Trips to Their Children
“The childhood is not to be menaced by the war, because the new and growing generation of Ukrainians is our common future, that we should protect with care and attention”, - that is the opinion of the patron of the National Charity Foundation “Initiative for the Future,” Igor Iankovskyi. - August 05, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Homes for Heroes® Honors Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $818,000 to 700 HEROES
Homes for Heroes honors five affiliate real estate specialists from across the country that have give back over $818,000 to heroes in their local communities and have earned their induction into the 100 and 250 Heroes Served Club. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Lender Specialist Kris Crane Gives Back to More Than 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Kris Crane of Snohomish, WA for serving 106 local heroes, providing over $165,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Lender Specialist Kyra Sommerville Moore Gives Back to More Than 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Kyra Sommerville Moore of Urbandale, IA for serving 101 local heroes, providing over $55,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Real Estate Specialist Kim Roark Gives Back to More Than 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Kim Roark of Wichita Falls, TX for serving 114 local heroes, providing over $100,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Real Estate Specialist Gives Back to More Than 250 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Rowena Patton of Asheville, NC for serving over 253 local heroes, providing over $366,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 250 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Affiliate Real Estate Specialists The McKinnies Team Give Back to Over 100 Local Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors The McKinnies Team of South Bend, IN for serving 126 local heroes, providing over $131,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
North Dakota State University Joins Lutheran Services in America Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) is pleased to announce an exciting addition to the Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative. North Dakota State University (NDSU), a top-100 research institution, will be the independent evaluator tasked with quantifying the impact of the... - August 04, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Care For Friends Announces Date for Fall Fundrasier
Organization plans to raise level of services to homelessness with stronger foundation. - August 04, 2016 - Care For Friends
100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme Commemorative Dinner
Celebrating Canada’s Military Heritage and Supporting Youth Education - August 04, 2016 - PPCLI Foundation
New York City Tour de Cure Starts at Randall’s Island on August 20
Beginning at Icahn Stadium, the New York City Tour de Cure will be a day to remember filled with scenic views, challenging rides, and a supportive community of passionate individuals who are standing up against diabetes. - August 03, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Food Bank of South Jersey Posts Stellar Result for American Institute of Baking Audit
Non-Profit Organization’s 940 Score Ranks in Top 5% of Food Banks Nationally - August 03, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser Supports YMCA Financial Assistance - August 02, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Princeton Seminary Director of Music to Lead "A Festival of Psalms" August 20-21
Dr. Martin Tel, Princeton Seminary's C.F. Seabrook Director of Music, to lead weekend of music, prayer, and worship--including seminars and a concert--at Westminster Presbyterian Church. - August 01, 2016 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
Endowment Fund for School Choice Announces Campaign to Raise $40 Billion to Fund Jewish Day School Students
The Endowment Fund for School Choice ("Endowment Fund") announced today it is open for business. The Endowment Fund's goal is to provide every Jewish Day School student with a $10,000/yr voucher. The Endowment Fund is requesting the public's support to make this goal a reality. The vouchers would apply to day school students across the United States. The Endowment Fund for School Choice is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. - August 01, 2016 - Endowment Fund for School Choice
Alameda County Salvation Army is Under New Leadership
New County Coordinators and Chairman of the Board Take Charge of Local Social Services Nonprofit - August 01, 2016 - The Salvation Army of Alameda County
HIREDTexas Job Club Has Impressive Speaker Lineup to Assist Job Seekers Free Presentations and Classes Offered in Round Rock
HIREDTexas Job Club, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization established to assist Round Rock area job seekers, has announced the weekly topics to be presented at their weekly meetings in August. The meetings are free for anyone currently in a job transition or contemplating making a change. - August 01, 2016 - HIREDTexas