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Building Peaceful Families Hosts 10th Golden Grandmothers Recognition Luncheon
On May 14, Building Peaceful Families will host 50 grandmothers for its 10th Golden Grandmothers Luncheon, honoring remarkable women who have sacrificed their retirement to raise their grandchildren. - April 20, 2016 - Building Peaceful Families
Jessica Wajoli Named Dress for Success SW Florida 2016 Success Story
Tickets on sale now for “A Fashion Night in Black & White.” - April 20, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
NJCTS Seeks to Train a New Class of Youth Advocates in Central Jersey
The nation’s first Center of Excellence for Tourette Syndrome is expanding its statewide, youth-led education and advocacy program. - April 20, 2016 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
KOSBE Hosts: Disaster Preparedness: Do You Have an Emergency Action Plan?
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Disaster Preparedness: Do You Have an Emergency Action Plan? on Tuesday, April 26, 11:30-1:00 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - April 20, 2016 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Save Our Cemeteries Seeks Volunteers for Valence Cemetery Clean-Up
Non-profit to Clean-Up a Second Historic New Orleans Cemetery - April 20, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
Tampa Church Will Feed the Homeless with the Fruits of Their Labor During One Year Anniversary Celebration - May 21, 2016 @ 11:00AM
Mount Olive Church will feed and clothe the needy in the Community. - April 19, 2016 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Danforth Center Dedicates New Wing in Honor of William H. Danforth
Expansion to accelerate outcomes and impact of plant science research and innovation. - April 17, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Tax Defense Network, LLC Offers Important Insight to Taxpayers
Tax Defense Network® participated in a live television broadcast on Monday, April 11th to provide essential tax information for individuals and small businesses throughout the community. - April 17, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Help is on the Way for Families Dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia
Families can find answers to all their questions in one place. The Senior Health Fair will take place on April 27 from 9:30 to 6:00 PM at the Voice of America Park Lodge at 7850 VOA Park Drive in West Chester. Admission is free as well as parking. There will be no charge for hearing and blood pressure screenings and the Health Fair is open to the public. Presented by the Cheering for Charity Foundation. - April 16, 2016 - Cheering for Charity Foundation
Friends of Mansfield Public Library to Host Evening with Author Amanda Eyre Ward on April 29, 2016
Critically acclaimed author and novelist Amanda Eyre Ward will be at the Mansfield Public Library for a free event that is part of Mansfield Reads! on April 29, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - April 16, 2016 - Friends of the Mansfield Public Library
66% of Charities Are Not Making the Most of Their Free Google Ad Grant
Survey results released by leading digital agency, Torchbox, reveal charities are divided when it comes to the value of a Google Ad Grant. - April 16, 2016 - Torchbox
Church of Scientology Welcomes Historic Nashville Inc. for Tour of Building
The Nashville Church of Scientology was honored to host a large group from Historic Nashville, Inc. for a tour of the historic Fall School building, home of the church since 2009. - April 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
All About Equine Animal Rescue in California 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 All About Equine Animal Rescue (AAE) as of April 14, 2016. Verification means that All About Equine meets the... - April 16, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Fitness Fair for the Community, Promotes Overall Well-Being
The Nashville Church of Scientology welcomed the community to a Fitness Fair in honor of World Health Day. - April 16, 2016 - Drug Free South
St. Petersburg Human Rights Group Warns of Deadly “Side Effects” of Psychiatric Drugs
Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg in Russia continues campaign to educate students, educators and medical professionals on the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs with a private screening of the documentary Dead Wrong: How Psychiatric Drugs Can Kill Your Child. - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs
In commemoration of World Health Day, Mexican Scientologists opened the doors of their mega-church, located in the center of Mexico City, where both community members and leaders of different social sectors gathered to discuss current health issues related to the consumption of drugs, and declared a resounding "Say No to drugs, Say Yes to Life." - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to Host Its 64th Western Regional Conference in Colorado
Members of the international non-profit organization will gather for a weekend celebration of sisterhood, leadership training and community service. - April 15, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Western Region
Friends of Karen Endorses New "Standards for the Psychosocial Care of Children with Cancer and Their Families"
For the first time, there’s a set of national standards that highlights why it’s critical to address the many needs of families caring for a child with cancer. - April 15, 2016 - Friends of Karen
"Fashion Through the Decades" to Celebrate 50 Years of Goodwill Industries in Southwest Florida
Event will highlight fashion from the 1960s to today and award winners - April 15, 2016 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
Ampleharvest.org Invites Home/Community Gardeners to Participate in Garden Food Waste Survey
Asking the question: How much more do you grow than you can use? - April 14, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
The First Rabbit Sanctuary to Earn Verification from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
"We are excited to announce that Rabbit Sanctuary Inc. is the first lifetime care sanctuary for domestic rabbits to be verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries," says GFAS Executive Director, Kellie Heckman The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) is honored to... - April 14, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Stillpoint Tackles Stress in Las Vegas by Bringing Free "5 Minutes to Less Stress" to a Workplace Near You
Stillpoint thinks Las Vegan’s are too stressed and is doing something about it. “With our 24-hour city, round-the-clock shift workers, and customer service mentality, it is easy to become stressed and overwhelmed with the demands of work and family,” says Executive Director Brian Neely. “I’m offering free ‘5 Minutes to Less Stress’ presentations to organizations in the valley who want to positively impact the mental well-being of their staff or clients." - April 14, 2016 - Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development
Political Commentator Cokie Roberts to Speak at Library Foundation Fundraiser
Emmy Award-winning television host and NPR political commentator Cokie Roberts will bring her knowledge and perspective of Washington D.C. power dynamics - both present and past - to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, May 18 at a fundraising event for the Broward Public Library Foundation. The evening... - April 14, 2016 - Broward Public Library Foundation
Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s 3rd Annual Block Party Will Celebrate NJ’s Largest Lake on May 7, 2016
The Lake Hopatcong Block Party, hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is poised to be a day that celebrates New Jersey’s largest lake: from recreation and leisure to business and everyday living. The third-annual event, to be held from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2016 (rain or shine). - April 14, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
"The Blue Bench Thing" is a Fun Event with a Serious Mission
“Friends” themed happy hour and fundraiser tackles sexual assault, bystander intervention in the Denver metro area—with an exclusive performance by Sean Kelly of The Samples. - April 14, 2016 - The Blue Bench
Soul of WoMen Announces Global Campaign
Soul of WoMen – A Project of the Fuji Declaration announced a global campaign to inspire and empower every woman and man to bring out their authentic self and share their unique gifts to co-create a new future. Soul of WoMen is inviting individuals as well as existing initiatives and... - April 12, 2016 - Soul of WoMen
Domestic Violence Resource Center of New Mexico (DVRC) Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Has Announced That They Have Started a Vehicle Donation Program
Domestic Violence Resource Center of New Mexico (DVRC) 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. - April 12, 2016 - One Community Auto, LLC
Prestigious Blue Distinction® Center for Quality, Safe Maternity Care Awarded to The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Anthem Blue Cross/Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced that The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial has been designated as one of the first hospitals, to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care... - April 11, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Finish The Ride, Run, Walk 'N Roll Event at Griffith Park
The annual Finish The Ride, Run Walk 'N Roll event will be held this coming Sunday, 10 April, at Griffith Park, Supporting Street Safety. - April 10, 2016 - Streets Are For Everyone
This Weekend Yuri’s Night Celebrates 55 Years of Human Spaceflight at 200 Events Worldwide
This weekend, at 200+ events in more than 50 countries across the globe, Yuri’s Night celebrates the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight into space on April 12, 1961 and the 35th anniversary of the first Space Shuttle launch, STS-1. - April 09, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Thousands Will Walk to Create a World Free of MS at Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles on April 17
Nearly 8,000 people are expected to raise more than $1,025,000 to support cutting-edge research and life-changing programs and services for people living with MS at Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles taking place on Sunday, April 17 at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living... - April 09, 2016 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Drug-Free South Welcomes Community to Fitness Fair in Honor of World Health Day
Drug-Free South welcomes community to Fitness Fair this week. - April 09, 2016 - Drug Free South
Equine Engagement Workshop Kicks-Off ASPCA Help a Horse Day at Peaceful Acres Horses | April 23, 2016
Understand Horses & Discover The Perfect (Rescued) Equine Partner to Adopt or Sponsor. - April 09, 2016 - Susan Kayne
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Promotes Peace
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee was excited to participate in a large-scale peace event this April. - April 09, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Youth Gospel Association Makes Plans for New Family Help Center
Youth Gospel Association has announced their making plans for a new family help center that will provide meals and basic education to underprivileged youth and their families. - April 09, 2016 - Frizzy's LTD
Tim Tebow Headlining Free Wheelchair Mission’s 13th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala
On July 28, 2016, Free Wheelchair Mission will hold the 13th Annual Miracle of Mobility Gala at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County, Calif. Special guest speaker Tim Tebow will share a message affirming the faith, hope and transformation Free Wheelchair Mission... - April 08, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Student with Autism Raises Money to Help Others
Paying it Forward for Autism Awareness Month - April 08, 2016 - Rock Brook School
Healing Transitions Names Chris Budnick as Executive Director
The Board is confident that Budnick will successfully lead the nonprofit’s current program in Wake County and its expansion in the state. - April 08, 2016 - Healing Transitions
Save Our Cemeteries Announces Second Lecture of 2016
"Beautiful, Historic and Unique Metairie Cemetery" a Lecture by Jerry Schoen - April 07, 2016 - Save Our Cemeteries
Devoted Foster Mom Receives the Gift of a More Beautiful Home
Inaugural project by Design Heals to benefit a deserving foster parent. Design Heals is a non-profit organization founded by Tiffany Parker of Parker Interiors Staging & Redesign, LLC. The foster parent received a custom-designed multi-functional family room to help her create a stable, nurturing space for the children she welcomes into her home. - April 07, 2016 - Parker Staging & Redesign
PHM-CEE Delivers Nearly $1m USD of Life Saving Cancer Medicines to Macedonia Patients
Less than one year old PHM-CEE, a Macedonia NGO, leads in helping cancer patients fight the disease. - April 07, 2016 - PHM-CEE
Bloom and Adventure to Fitness Launch First-of-Its-Kind Fundraiser
Exclusive partnership provides schools an opportunity to raise money and earn wellness-based incentives from the nation’s leading educational fitness provider. - April 06, 2016 - Bloom
Northwest CASA Brings "Strike-Out Sexual Assault Event 2016" to Northbrook, IL
The Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (Northwest CASA) announces their annual fundraiser; Strike-Out Sexual Assault Event on Thursday, April 14, 2016, 5:30p.m.-9p.m. at Pinstripes Northbrook (1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062). The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, a dessert... - April 06, 2016 - Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust Awards $15,000 Grant to Food Bank of South Jersey
Funding Enables Hunger-Relief Organization to Deliver Food Assistance to 3000 Veterans Annually - April 06, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Colorado Becomes 3rd State to Pass #AutoErase Legislation
Wrongful arrest of Hollywood entertainment industry exec, Charles Belk, is inspiring automatic expungement legislation across the nation. Colorado becomes the third state to pass #AutoErase legislation which requires that arrest records are automatically erased of innocent individuals wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity. The bill, HB16-1265 – “Expungement of Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity,” was introduced and championed by Rep. Jovan Melton and Rep. Daneya Esgar. - April 06, 2016 - Fitting The Description
Danforth Center Expands with New Principal Investigators
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is growing with the addition of two principal investigators, Ru Zhang, Ph.D. and Malia Gehan, Ph.D. The new scientists bring significant expertise in plant genomics and phenomics, and strengthen the Center’s focus on agricultural productivity and... - April 06, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
World Vision PH Partners with "Gift It" to Help Children in Need
A new app aims to change the way we give by making generosity a lifestyle. And you can now use this technology to help thousands of children in need, and even invite your friends to join in the fun. World Vision partners with Gift It, a “crowdgifting” app that allows people to launch... - April 06, 2016 - World Vision Development Foundation Inc Philippines
Yuri’s Night Teams Up with Disney Junior's "Miles from Tomorrowland" to Inspire Young Kids' Interest in Human Spaceflight
Yuri’s Night has teamed up with Disney Junior's hit intergalactic animated TV series "Miles from Tomorrowland" to release a special at-home party kit of activities, recipes, and crafts for kids and their families in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight into space on April 12, 1961. - April 05, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Local Charity Holding Inaugural Event Benefiting Brain Cancer Research (Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 8am, Fort Mellon Park, Lake Monroe, Sanford, FL)
Introducing an inaugural, central Florida charity event, Melissa’s Race. This event will benefit brain cancer research. The charity has been created by a loving Sanford family, who suffered a great loss in the passing of a loving daughter, wonderful sister, and passionate and dedicated local... - April 05, 2016 - Melissa Vosburg, Inc
Charles Belk Named a National Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalist
Entertainment Industry Exec turned Advocate for basic human rights recognized for his national criminal justice reform efforts. Ford Motor Company and Tom Joyner Foundation announced that Charles Belk, Founder and Executive Director of Fitting The Description, is one of ten Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalists, as part of a national campaign honoring the outstanding achievements of ordinary people performing extraordinary work in the African American community. - April 03, 2016 - Fitting The Description