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St. Louis-Based the Travelers Protective Association Presents Grant to Member
Pennsylvania woman awarded $1,000 grant. - January 17, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Nashville Church of Scientology Announces Fitness Fair This April
The Nashville Church of Scientology has just announced that it will host a Community Fitness Fair on World Health Day on April 7, 2016. - January 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Dress for Success SW Florida Professional Women’s Group to Host Open House
Potential volunteers, clients and mentors are welcome at this fun event. - January 15, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
Monsanto Fund Improves Lives for 550 Nigerians—Free Wheelchair Mission Receives $42,851 Grant for Wheelchairs in Nigeria
People living with disabilities in Nigeria are often invisible. The Monsanto Fund is changing the stigma of people with disabilities in Nigeria by opening doors to education, employment, and socialization with the simple gift of a wheelchair. Often individuals with disabilities in Nigeria are... - January 14, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Avi Weisfogel and What Really Matters to Him
Avi Weisfogel launches a GoFundMe Campaign benefiting Operation Smile. - January 14, 2016 - Avi Weisfogel
Kids Need to Read Selects uKloo Game for READ Together National Program
Leading U.S. literacy nonprofit organization, Kids Need to Read (KNTR), and game company, uKloo Kids Inc. are working in partnership to add the uKloo Early Reader Treasure Hunt game to a new, national school program that helps children embrace a love of reading. The game incorporates physical activity with reading and problem solving. - January 14, 2016 - Kids Need to Read
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host 110 Volunteers on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
A diverse group of volunteers – bankers, students, lawyers, faith-based organizations, sororities, physicians, and a recent beauty pageant winner – will have a common goal this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: donating time and labor to help the Food Bank of South Jersey meet its... - January 13, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Minneapolis-Based Business and Charitable Foundation Step in Where System Fails NYC First Responder and 9/11 Survivor
Gary Smiley, Rescue Paramedic with Battalion 31, was at the base of the North Tower when it collapsed on September 11, 2001. Today, he has nearly lost his home and health. He has filed a lawsuit in Federal court alleging he was discriminated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Homes for Heroes Foundation assisted him with a security deposit and rent. Mohawk Moving and Storage provided 100-mile professional pack-and-move from Albrightsville, PA to Franklin Park, NJ. - January 12, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Community Rowing of San Diego Receives $5,000 Grant from LA84 Foundation
Community Rowing of San Diego (“CRSD”), a leading promoter/developer of scholastic rowing in San Diego, received a $5,000 grant on December 5, 2015. The grant was endowed by the LA 84 Foundation for the purpose of providing the capital needs to CRSD to purchase a trailer and three new... - January 12, 2016 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Pizza Klatch Gayla Feat. Chely Wright & Richard Blanco [LGBTQ+ Youth]
The 2nd Annual "A Slice of the Good Life" Gayla will be a night to remember! Main stage performances begin at 7:30pm, starring Pizza Klatch student speakers and featured entertainers Richard Blanco, President Obama's inaugural poet, and Chely Wright, first popular country musician to come out as lesbian. Arrive early for the silent auction and a chance to win Panowicz Jewelery. VIP event is 6-7pm with catering and beverages from Swing Wine Bar, where you can mingle with notable LGBTQ+ supporters - January 09, 2016 - Pizza Klatch
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Survival Training on World Civil Defense Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology is observing World Civil Defense Day on March 1st with a special workshop on “Survival Training.” - January 09, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Heather Allen Named Executive Director of Cat Care Society
Leading the entire organization, Heather Allen assumed the executive director position of Cat Care Society on January 5, 2016. - January 08, 2016 - Cat Care Society
You First Foundation Donates $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital
You First Foundation has donated $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital so the hospital can buy items to lighten up kids' hospital stays. - January 07, 2016 - You First Foundation
Family, Friends & Fun at Lifetown - An Event for Kids
A family-friendly event happening at LifeTown on Sunday, January 31 from 2-5pm. Tons of super fun activities geared for kids ages 3-10, however all children are welcome. All proceeds will benefit LifeTown: Lessons for Life - a realistic, indoor "simulated' city where students with special needs visit to learn and practice important life skills. - January 07, 2016 - LIFETOWN: LESSONS FOR LIFE
530 Fullerton Foundation Board Members to Become Homeless on January 22, 2016
Board members of a social services organization to become homeless to raise awareness and funds for operations. - January 07, 2016 - Care For Friends
Leake & Watts Names Angela Ghiozzi as Assistant Executive Director of Early Childhood Services
Ghiozzi Joins as the Agency Continues Raising the Bar on Programs to Support Children Under the Age of 5 Years and Their Families; A Fateful Trip to Paris When She Was Seventeen Led Her to Pursue a Career in Special Education - January 07, 2016 - Rising Ground
Drug-Free South Plans for Progress in 2016
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - January 07, 2016 - Drug Free South
Kids Need to Read Receives $6,000 from Cox Charities to Implement Read Together
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) announced today that it has received a $6,000 grant from Cox Charities to be used toward the READ Together program. READ Together partners with poorly funded schools located in low socioeconomic areas to encourage adult caregivers to read every day with their children. Kids Need to Read is one of 55 Phoenix area non-profits receiving $350,000 in funding this year from Cox Charities. - January 07, 2016 - Kids Need to Read
Lutheran Services in America Announces Habitat for Humanity, Y-USA, and Johns Hopkins University as Keynote Speakers for Its 2016 Annual Conference
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is excited to announce its 2016 Annual Conference keynote speakers: Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity; Johnathan Lever, Vice President for Health Strategy & Innovation, Y-USA (YMCA of the USA); and Dr. Kathryn Edin, Bloomberg... - January 07, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Rx Partnership Receives $10,000 Critical Community Needs Grant from Dominion to Support Medication Access at Northern Neck Free Health Clinic
Grant will be used to provide the equivalent of $14.3M in prescription medications. - January 07, 2016 - Rx Partnership
GFAS Announces New Avian Care Roundtable Series for National Bird Day 2016
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an international sanctuary accreditation body, is announcing a new training series they are sponsoring in recognition of National Bird Day on January 5th, 2016. Representatives from animal shelters, avian rescue centers and sanctuaries are invited to... - January 07, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Agilon Announces Their Strategic Partnership with ADVIZOR Solutions, the Leading Provider of Data Discovery and Analytic Modeling in Fundraising
AGILON, LLC is proud to announce their partnership with ADVIZOR Solutions to provide data discovery and analytic modeling solutions for Agilon’s One Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) and Donor Outreach solutions for higher education, health care and other not-for-profit... - January 06, 2016 - Agilon, LLC.
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre in Malawi is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, the only globally recognized organization providing standards to identify legitimate animal sanctuaries and wildlife rescue centers, has awarded accredited status to Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, located in Malawi, as of December 21, 2015. As confirmed... - January 06, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Second Helpings Names Director of Culinary Job Training
Second Helpings, the food rescue, hunger relief and culinary job training organization in Central Indiana, announced today the hiring of Chef Vincent Kinkade as Director of Culinary Job Training. As the new Director of Culinary Job Training, Chef Kinkade will assume the role of preparing students... - January 06, 2016 - Second Helpings
Rx Partnership Awarded Grant from the Mary Washington Hospital to Support Medication Access at Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic
The clinic has accessed more than $23.9 million worth of free medication and assisted over 6,200 patients with the help of nonprofit Rx Partnership and the financial support of the Mary Washington Hospital and other funders. - January 06, 2016 - Rx Partnership
Tennessee United for Human Rights Taking It to the Next Level in 2016
2015 saw the formation of Tennessee United for Human Rights, and in 2016 the organization is planning to take it to another level. - January 02, 2016 - Tennessee United for Human Rights
STEMflorida Launches New Web Site, Calls for Submission
Site Connects Regional Resources, Best Practices and Provides Career Navigation for Students - December 30, 2015 - STEMflorida
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Devastating Tornadoes
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is responding to tornadoes that swept through the Dallas/Fort Worth area and across parts of northeastern Texas Saturday, causing major damage. M25M is bringing relief supplies including personal kits, cleaning kits, paper products, tarps, blankets, toys, first aid and safety supplies. - December 30, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Submissions for NAFA’s 2016 Fleet Excellence Awards Conclude in January
Opportunity to submit nominations ends on January 10. - December 30, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Arlington Free Clinic Hosts Senator Adam Ebbin and Rx Partnership Board of Directors
State Senator Adam Ebbin (D-30th) and Rx Partnership’s Board of Directors toured the Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) on December 4 during the board’s quarterly meeting. Senator Ebbin and board members were able to learn about the clinic’s daily operations, challenges the clinic faces... - December 30, 2015 - Rx Partnership
Family Promise Welcomes New Team
Nonprofit greets incoming executive director and board members. - December 25, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Criminon Tennessee Creating a Safe Community
Criminon Tennessee has been graduating students in its program since 2014 with great success. - December 25, 2015 - Criminon Tennessee
Local Charity Awards 5 Scholarships
Five women received an early Christmas present this year: a college scholarship from Lifetime Adoption Foundation, a charity that awards educational assistance to women who have lovingly placed a child for adoption. Some women were also awarded a laptop computer to use in their studies. Recipients... - December 24, 2015 - Lifetime Adoption Foundation
Bethany Arts Community Announces Launch
Mission to create a space and environment where the many forms of art can be learned, produced, and flourish. - December 23, 2015 - Bethany Arts Community
Partners of the Americas (Partners) to Develop Leadership Training Curriculum to Empower Community Leaders Across the Americas
Partners of the Americas is developing an integrated leadership training curriculum that will expand the leadership capacity and technical skills of emerging leaders and prepare them to tackle the most serious challenges faced by communities across the Americas. The project is funded by a $50,000... - December 22, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Nashville Church of Scientology Targets Tennessee Drug Crisis with Community Forum
“Fight Back: Make Drugs a Bad Deal,” was the name of the community drug prevention rally at the Church of Scientology Nashville October 28. Held in honor of Red Ribbon Week, its purpose was to align actions across Nashville for maximum impact on the drug crisis affecting the city. - December 20, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
New WordPress Plugin Makes Managing Volunteers Easy
Wired Impact, an online marketing company focused on nonprofits, has made it easier to manage volunteers with their new, free Wired Impact Volunteer Management plugin for WordPress. - December 19, 2015 - Wired Impact
Nashville Church of Scientology Rings in the New Year
Nashville’s Church of Scientology saw a whirlwind of activity throughout 2015. Parishioners will gather on New Year’s Eve to celebrate a year of accomplishments and look forward to the coming months. - December 19, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Support Humanity "Help the People of Chennai" Launches on Generosity
A recent fury of nature has taken many lives and destroyed many homes. The disaster occurred in Chennai and people are still trying to recover. Humans of Bihar is asking for people, all people, Hindu-Muslim, Sikh, Christians, everyone to help each other and break the shackles of religion. - December 19, 2015 - Humans of Bihar
Lions Tigers and Bears Founder Presented with Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) presented the seventh Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence to Bobbi Brink in a ceremony at Lions Tigers and Bears sanctuary on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Staff, volunteers and community supporters of the sanctuary, including a... - December 18, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Fashion Show Brings Together the Best of Denver’s Fine Arts with High Fashion for an Unforgettable New Year’s Celebration
This will be the first time the Colorado Symphony has been involved with a Live Fashion Show. This event will target a new demographic for the Colorado Symphony, and collaborate with a new industry altogether. This will also be a first for the involved fashion designers, including Project Runway All-Stars Winner, Mondo Guerrra. The New Year’s Masquerade & Fashion Show is the premier event introducing this fusion of High Fashion and Fine Arts in Denver. - December 17, 2015 - Soul Makers LLC
Cat Care Society’s Year-End Appeal Shares Bella’s Story
The Society’s Expanding Foster Care Program Gives a Young Tabby a Second Chance - December 17, 2015 - Cat Care Society
Just Launched: An All-Vegan Line of White Chocolate
Quinoa and chia seeds are just two of the innovative ingredients found in the new line of “Like White” chocolate bars recently introduced to market by Rescue Chocolate, the 6-year-old company which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. The new bars and truffles contain a... - December 17, 2015 - Rescue Chocolate
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2015 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) recognized 14 winners out of the 34 businesses competing during the 21st annual KOSBE Awardsheld at The Meadowview Marriott, on Thursday, December 10. The winning businesses and the categories in which they won... - December 17, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from ExxonMobil
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced nine new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by ExxonMobil to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Colombian Vocational and Technical Higher Education Institutions and U.S. Community Colleges Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced five new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by SENA-CAF to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced eight new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by Campus Puerto Rico to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more globally competent workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Christmas Celebration Program 2015 Hosted by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be hosting its Christmas Celebration on Saturday December 19th from 7:00pm - 9pm and Sunday December 20th from 2 pm – 4 pm. Each program consists of Choir Performance, a message from the... - December 16, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Matt Blatt Auto, Food Bank of South Jersey Team to Distribute 250 Christmas Dinners to Gloucester County Families
Glassboro-Based Automotive Dealership Donates $7,500 for Holiday Food Purchases - December 16, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
ITTS Empowering Women Internationally
An American Non-Profit Training Female Leaders to Build Social Enterprises - December 16, 2015 - I TALK TO STRANGERS Foundation, Inc.