Recent Headlines
Within Charitable Organizations
Bay Area Ultra-Runner Acts on Global Issue - Clean Water
The 7th annual Running For The Wells 6k/10k race will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in San Francisco's Crissy Field and we would like you to join us by registering here: http://www.runningforthewells.org/ 100% of proceeds will go towards building clean water wells for villagers in Uganda. There will be lots of free giveaways and a raffle along with breakfast food for each registrant. - October 24, 2015 - Running For The Wells
AmpleHarvest.org Launches Centerpieces for Pantries
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 22, 2015 - AmpleHarvest.org
2015 Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner and Auction Surpasses the $100K Mark
A "purr-fectly" unprecedented fundraising event for Cat Care Society. - October 22, 2015 - Cat Care Society
Phoenix Rides for Children with Brain Tumors
A desert rainstorm didn’t stop more than 150 supporters of the Phoenix Ride for Kids on Oct. 18. Motorcyclists came from across the state to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s research and family support programs. The event at Higley High School in Mesa honored five local... - October 22, 2015 - Ride for Kids
Another Chance Announces Friendship Basketball Game for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Another Chance is pleased to announce The Another Chance Friendship Classic Basketball Tournament (A.C.A.C.) effective September 24, 2015. Started on September 24, 2015, Another Chance has given the chance for other adult programs to bring together their clients with special needs to compete in a sport they enjoy at Lucious-Sanders Recreation Center in Lithonia, GA. A.C.F.C. showcases an individual's’ “ability” within and the passion of the loved game of basketball. - October 22, 2015 - Another Chance
Charity Golf Tournament at Belleair Country Club
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation will host their annual Christine Bond Memorial Golf Classic this Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Belleair Country Club to raise funds for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - October 22, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
The Travelers Protective Association Awards 38 Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society presents nearly $17,000 in scholarships. - October 22, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Family Game Night 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 a Family Game Night from 6:30 pm to 9 pm on October 31st, 2015 as an safe alternative to Halloween trick-or-treating. - October 21, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Cat Care Society Hires Manager for Its All-Cats Shelter & Adoption Facility
Heather Allen Joins Cat Care Society as Shelter Manager. - October 21, 2015 - Cat Care Society
The 2015 Geekie Awards Winners Are Named, Complete List of Top Creators in Digital Entertainment, Gaming, Comics, Art & Fashion
The 3rd Annual Geekie Awards took place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA on October 15, 2015, with special guests Kevin Smith, Ernie Hudson, Jason Mewes, Michael C Gross and more. - October 20, 2015 - The Geekie Awards LLC
SNUFA Now Operational; Help SNUFA Improve Their Network and Build a Social Network for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1469191865/snufa-social-network-project Daniel Hood is a self-advocate and the founder of Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy. Special Needs United Friendship and advocacy (SNUFA) is an non-profit organization intended to provide a online advocacy support... - October 20, 2015 - Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy
José Martin Jara Elected Board President at Leake & Watts
A Resident of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Jara Exemplifies the New Face of Philanthropy in New York City. - October 18, 2015 - Rising Ground
Drug-Free South Scaring Away Abuse and Addiction
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community during Halloween. - October 17, 2015 - Drug Free South
Jim Davis, CEO of DAVIS Construction, Joins Samaritan Inns’ Board of Directors
As Samaritan Inns continues to grow during their current capital campaign, they announce that a true business leader in the DC area, Jim Davis, CEO of Davis Construction, joins their board of directors. “Samaritan Inns is a very important organization to our region and to me personally,” Jim said. “I believe their continuum of care approach really works to help people overcome their addictions.” - October 17, 2015 - Samaritan Inns
Local Barber Shop Supports Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Local Barber Shop Employees wear T-shirts with Rays of Hope Foundation logo to spread awareness during October - October 17, 2015 - Rays of Hope Foundation
Local Golfers Compete to Help Equip Young Men for Life’s Starting Lineup
Charity Golf Tournament Marks First Major Fundraising Initiative to Fund Leadership and Mentoring Programs for The 13th Man. - October 16, 2015 - The 13th Man
Family Promise Receives City Proclamations
Honor recognizes national awareness week. - October 16, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
School Fair to Highlight Education Options in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Area Private Schools Collaborate for Free, Public Event - October 16, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Dream Foundation Honors Gentiva Hospice Foundation and Salutes Supporters of Newly Launched Dreams for Veterans Program at 2015 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness–will honor corporate Partner in Dreams Gentiva Hospice Foundation and salute the supporters of the newly launched Dreams for Veterans program at the 14th... - October 16, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Tax Defense Network, LLC, Turns a New Corner with Service Excellence
Tax Defense Network, LLC, provides tax solutions to people of America who pay taxes. They help their client at every level of the process. This week is the celebration week for the company, because they have got 1,000 of positive reviews on the Better Business Bureau website. - October 14, 2015 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. Presents the Women of Grace Connection Conference
Hip Hop Grows Up , Inc., present the 2015 Inaugural Women of Grace Connection-Conference, (which is a subsidiary event of HHGU, Inc.) to establish a foundational relationship between young and seasoned women to create viable holistic-health mentorship and to present the options of women expressing noble behavior of graciousness and gracefulness through sisterhood and chivalry. This event will bring women of all ages together. Recreating Sisterhood. - October 14, 2015 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Baby Docs Sell Out Dizz’s As Is Event to Raise Over $16,000
Physicians’ Annual Fundraiser Benefits Saddleback Memorial Women & Children’s Services. - October 13, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Islands Society Appoints Hilton Head Island Woman as Managing Director of the Sea Islands Society
Cheryl Walsh to lead new effort by South Carolina nonprofit to engage more islanders from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in foreign affairs and overseas engagement - October 12, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
The Travelers Protective Association Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Fraternal benefit society acknowledges its endurance and country-wide effects - October 11, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
OANO Announces Attorney General’s Office Support of Standards for Excellence
The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) announced today that the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section has endorsed the Standards for Excellence, the nonprofit ethics and accountability code, training and accreditation provided by OANO. “OANO’s Standards... - October 11, 2015 - OANO
KOSBE and Saratoga Technologies Help Small Businesses Get Found on Google and Increase SEO
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Mobile Readiness Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 20, 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship... - October 11, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Jordin Sparks to Join DIVAS Simply Singing! 25th Anniversary Gala
Actor and Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the addition of Jordin Sparks to the 25th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! gala. - October 10, 2015 - DIVA Foundation
Dress for Success SW Florida’s Epic Free Shopping Event Returns Nov. 6
Rack up unbelievable bargains on high-end merchandise at Shop for Success. - October 10, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Severe Flooding in South Carolina
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is responding to massive flooding that has battered parts of South Carolina. Matthew 25: Ministries’ advance team traveled to South Carolina on Friday, October 9 with Matthew 25’s complement of specialized Disaster Relief vehicles. Two semis of aid also departed Matthew 25: Ministries on Friday headed for locations in South Carolina. - October 10, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Maria Ressa Named Local Female Leader by the Islands Society
Founder and CEO of Rappler and Former Bureau Chief at CNN is the first woman from the Philippines to receive the award. - October 10, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
Drug-Free South Carries the Red Ribbon Forward
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 09, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event
Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11
Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Maryland is Accredited by the 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 Accredited status to Days End Farm Horse Rescue as of September 21, 2015. Accreditation signifies that Days End Farm Horse Rescue... - October 09, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in October 2015
Northern NJ Dog Rescue will hold dog adoption events in October 2015. - October 08, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
Share the Gift of a #GoodNightSleep by Donating a Bed to Furniture Sharehouse
Urgent: Furniture Sharehouse distributed the last bed it had this week. FS needs mattresses, box springs, and adjustable bed frames (twin, full, or queen) for its clients. FS provides free furniture to 10-18 Westchester families in need each week with the help of donated items from the community. - October 07, 2015 - Furniture Sharehouse
Houston Addiction Recovery Leader Honored
Ellen Kirby Joe, Chief Executive Director of Passages for Women Residential Treatment Facility, was honored today by being inducted into the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) Hall of Fame. According to TAAP criteria, the honor recognizes the body of work of an individual in the... - October 07, 2015 - Passages for Women
The Coalition for Aging, LGBT (DFW), LGBT Elders Caught in the Cross-Fire with “Fairness Ft. Worth,” City of Dallas, and the Human Rights Campaign
The Coalition for Aging, LGBT (DFW), LGBT Elders Caught in the Cross-Fire with “Fairness Ft. Worth,” City of Dallas, and the Human Rights Campaign -- related to the possible Municipal Equality Index score for Dallas. - October 05, 2015 - Coalition For Aging, LGBT (DFW)
KOSBE and Holston International Training and Consulting Team Up to Help Women Defend Themselves Against Violent Attacks
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Corporate & Workplace Violence Prevention for Women Business Owners, Female Executives & Employees on Friday, October 23, 8 AM-2 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the... - October 04, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Syrian Refugee Crisis
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in the Middle East. Matthew 25: Ministries is working with partners on the ground in the region and is shipping their first truckload of aid the week of 09/28 to several of the EU countries accepting refugees. - October 03, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
YSC Unveils Videos of Breast Cancer Survivors Spreading Real Awareness
Young women share inspiring stories of hope, encouraging other young breast cancer survivors to share their stories. - October 03, 2015 - Young Survival Coalition
People to People International Announces New Travel Provider for Immersive Travel Programs
People to People International (PTPI) is proud to announce a new licensed travel provider in 2016 to replace previous provider Ambassadors Group, Inc., of Spokane, Washington, USA, which announced on July 13 that it will cease operations by the end of 2015. PTPI has secured the continuation of its... - October 02, 2015 - People to People International
NAFA Issues Distracted Driving Position Statement, Adopts No-Tolerance Policy
Association's uncompromising stance leads by example toward safer, saner roads. - October 01, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Touching Tiny Lives Event and Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24, 2015 and Sunday, October 25, 2015 - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Touching Tiny Lives Foundation
Innovative Youth Self-Defense Program for Kids Opens New Location in Queens
Kidsafe Youth Programs, a leading martial arts program for children, is proud to announce the opening of a new location in Queens, New York. This innovative program enables families to learn the importance of self-defense and safety awareness in a rewarding environment at a very low cost. - October 01, 2015 - Kidsafe Youth Programs
Teenager Coordinates 3K Run to Raise Money for Wells in Africa
Over 150 people participated Snohomish Well Run event held Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Snohomish Sports Institute. Proceeds raised enough capital to purchase three hand-drilled wells through World Vision USA. - October 01, 2015 - Snohomish Well Run
IJIS Institute Welcomes Amazon Web Services as Sustaining Member; A Leader in Cloud Computing is the Latest to Join Prestigious Member Class
The IJIS Institute - a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing and safeguarding for justice, public safety, and homeland security - announces that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined the Institute as a Sustaining Member. An IJIS Institute Sustaining Membership... - October 01, 2015 - IJIS Institute
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch to Host a Celebration of Rotary Water and Sanitation Projects
The public is invited to attend the Oct. 15 presentation highlighting the global water crisis and Rotary Clubs’ impact on wellbeing worldwide. - October 01, 2015 - Rotary 6960
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen NYC Gala; Musical Guest Livingston Taylor
Friends of Karen's fall gala, "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop," benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 30
Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 30, 2015... - September 30, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center