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Summer Splash Open House at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Y Hosts Open House. - July 02, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
#GivingTuesday Reaches the West Coast as Local Charity the Gary L. Hoop Foundation Launches Giving Tuesday So-Cal
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia proclaims December 1st, 2015 to be #givingtuesday in the City of Long Beach. - July 02, 2015 - The Gary L. Hoop Foundation
Chronicle of Social Change Takes on Child Trauma Thanks to New Reporting Initiative
As part of grant funding from the California Endowment, The Chronicle of Social Change kicks off a new reporting initiative focused on child trauma with particular attention given to children and youth involved in the child welfare and probation systems. Building on an increasing amount of... - July 02, 2015 - Fostering Media Connections
Foundation of Hope Gives $560,000 for Mental Illness Research in Largest Funding Cycle Ever
The Foundation of Hope, a Raleigh-based nonprofit that funds the research and treatment of mental illness, has awarded $560,000 in research grants to seven investigators from UNC-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry. Since 1984, the Foundation has awarded 119 scientific research grants totaling $4.3 million, which have leveraged well over $140 million in federal grants from the National Institute of Health. - July 02, 2015 - The Foundation of Hope for Research & Treatment of Mental Illness
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults. - July 01, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Aqua Research LLC Announces Agreement with Wisconsin Pharmacal Company to Distribution Highly Efficient, Hand-held Water Purifier in US Markets
Water purification devices using the technology Aqua Research licensed to Wisconsin Pharmacal Company are now being distributed exclusively under the Potable Aqua® brand in the United States. The water purification technology developed by Aqua Research LLC provides a compact, convenient,... - July 01, 2015 - Aqua Research LLC
NAFA Trustees Taking Association Into the Future
Trustees oversee a wide range of innovative efforts to benefit the fleet profession. - July 01, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Y Celebrates 171 Years of Making a Difference
Founders Day Celebrated at The Gateway Family YMCA. - July 01, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Y Helps the Roselle Children Learn to be Safe Around Water
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch increases availability of water safety and swim lessons in underserved communities - July 01, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Elberon Development Group Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Elberon Development Group provides funding for The Gateway Family YMCA. - July 01, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
2015 National Karate Championship Brings 3000 Visitors and $1.5 Million to Raleigh
The 2015 Amateur Athletic Union Karate National Championships in the Raleigh Convention Center will bring more than 1600 athletes and their families to the local area June 30 - July 4, 2015. 1000 athletes will attempt to set a new world record for simultaneous performance of karate sequence. Top finishers will receive medals, trophies, and an invitation to be selected to the National Teams traveling to Brazil this fall or to Ireland next spring. - July 01, 2015 - NCAAU Karate
Lutheran Services in America Elects New Board Members & Officers
Leading Midwestern Nonprofits Join the Board of One of Country’s Largest Human Services Networks. - July 01, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Rahway Branch Grand Opening Ceremony
Grand Opening Ceremony Held June 8th. - June 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Lord's Children Publish "Rupture of Rapture" to Expose End-Times Apostasy
The Blessed Hope for Humanity is Christ and Resurrection, Not Rapture. - June 27, 2015 - The Lord's Children
Drug-Free South Spreads the Message "Make Health Your New High"
The Tennessee Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is called Drug-Free South. Members travel to schools to deliver lectures on the Truth About Drugs and pass out booklets to help kids understand the hazards, and tips to avoid peer pressure. Each year on the United Nations' International... - June 27, 2015 - Drug Free South
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness
Mark2Cure Seeks Assistance to Help Those Affected by Rare Diseases - If You Can Read, You Can Help
Seeking assistance from anyone who can, and is willing, to help using Mark2Cure’s website and by building awareness of rare diseases and the gap of information that is a result of the incredible amount of scientific research that we see today. Imagine what it’s like to have an illness... - June 25, 2015 - Mark2Cure
KNTR Awarded $25,000 National Grant from Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) is the honored recipient of a $25,000 national grant award from the Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation. The funds will be used to implement the READ Together program in poorly funded schools across the United States. - June 25, 2015 - Kids Need to Read
Summer Pet Safety Tips from the Humane Society of Utah
Hot weather causes concern for pet owners. - June 25, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
Church of Scientology Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Music City
This past weekend, the Nashville Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre Nashville celebrated its thirtieth anniversary with an evening soiree. - June 25, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Eastern National Releases "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks"
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks." The book is the first to detail how national parks are expressions of America’s values. As it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016, the National... - June 24, 2015 - Eastern National
Centurion Alliance Inc Makes a Difference from Fort Campbell to Nepal
Centurion Alliance Inc., born out of a desire to help military members find order in the realm of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), continues making progress with boots on the ground in Nepal following the earthquake disaster. Centurion also introduced the “MoralKevlar” program, copyright R.T. Rodriguez 2015, to its offering. - June 21, 2015 - Centurion Alliance Inc
ECPA Senior Fellow Contributes to Pope Francis’s Encyclical
Thursday, June 18, Pope Francis released his long-awaited encyclical on the environment, a groundbreaking letter declaring climate change one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Dr. Dan Kammen, a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner who also serves as a Senior Fellow to the Energy and Climate... - June 20, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Food Bank of South Jersey Increases 2015 Summer Meals Program by 25 Percent
FBSJ Will Provide Daily Snacks and Meals to 1,600 Children at 45 Camp Sites for 10 Weeks; Program Starts June 22. - June 20, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Nashville Church of Scientology Wants Artists to be Successful
Nashville Church of Scientology recently hosted artist Jim Meskimen for his seminar on how to help artists achieve success. - June 20, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Recognized by Government Officials for Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration
The Church of Scientology is celebrating three decades in Nashville and has received numerous recognitions and support from government and community leaders. - June 20, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Youth Group Summer Camp 2015 Sponsored 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 having its annual Youth Group Summer Camp from August 21, 2015 to August 23, 2015 at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Sports Center in San Pedro, California. - June 19, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
KOSBE Hosts "Taking Your Facebook Page to the Next Level" Training with Beyond Engagement
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Taking Your Facebook Page to the Next Level on Thursday, July 9, 12-1:30 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, and Beyond Engagement—Social Media Solutions. Lunch will be provided to attendees. - June 19, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bridges to Prosperity: Paso Real Suspension Bridge Receives a Special Award of Merit at 2015 International Bridge Conference®
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) was founded in 2001, to address the global need for safe and reliable footbridge access over impassable rivers in remote communities. Over the past 14 years, B2P has built more than 160 bridges in 18 countries, partnering with world-class engineering volunteers and local communities to create safe and reliable access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for well over 700,000 people. - June 19, 2015 - Bridges to Prosperity
Dream Foundation Announces That Carol Brown, Troy Cox and Christopher Lincoln Have Been Appointed to the Board of Directors
Dream Foundation—the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness—is pleased to announce that Carol Brown, Troy Cox and Christopher Lincoln have been appointed to the Board of Directors. “The Dream Foundation family is... - June 19, 2015 - Dream Foundation
APFED's Eos Connection 2015 Conference Offers Insight and Support for Those Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (June 26-27, 2015)
The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is proud to host its 13th Annual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) next week in Indianapolis, IN. - June 19, 2015 - APFED
Teen Mothers Defying the Odds
Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success
Macular Degeneration Foundation Sparks Innovation Using Indoor GPS to Aid Blind
The Macular Degeneration Foundation (MDF), the nation’s oldest and most respected patient support and research promotion organization heralded the success of its first deployment of a groundbreaking indoor GPS system that helps blind and severely visually impaired people navigate conventions... - June 18, 2015 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Social Capital Foundation Renews $20,000 Grant for a Second Year to Support Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator
The Social Capital Foundation has renewed its commitment to support Asante Africa Foundation’s Leadership and Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) program with an annual $20,000 matching grant to double donations collected over the next two years. - June 18, 2015 - Asante Africa Foundation
Global Mission for Children Expands Christian Child Sponsorship Program in Kenya, India and Bangladesh
21,000 Children die daily from poverty and GMFC is combating these injustices to give the forgotten hope and to help eradicate these man-made atrocities. - June 18, 2015 - Global Mission for Children
Church of Scientology Has Open House Centered on Better Care for Environment
The Nashville Church of Scientology held an open house with guest speakers during World Environment Day. The subject was a need for change. - June 18, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Madison Orr Hauenstein to Executive Director. - June 17, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Church of Scientology Presents 2015 Peaceful Revolution Award to Singer Melanie Safka
Singer Melanie Safka will be presented with the 2015 Peaceful Revolution Award by the Church of Scientology in a private ceremony in Nashville, TN. - June 17, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology to Host Open House for International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - June 17, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
One Million Words Donates to Help Children in Tibet at Senjimeiduo School
http://www.onemillionwords.org One Million Words Organization, an international non-profit organization setup to help children with literacy, has donated textbooks to orphaned children in Tibet so that they have the chance to get a solid education after a fire ravaged their classrooms and library in 2014. - June 15, 2015 - One Million Words Organization
Atlanta’s Public Access Cable Channel, People TV Atlanta, Announces the Start of Summer 2015 Broadcast Season
People TV Atlanta Announces the start of Summer 2015 Broadcast Season. - June 14, 2015 - People TV Inc
Dine to Defeat ALS Event Brings Together the DC Community to Raise Awareness and Financial Support for Local ALS Association Chapter
The ALS Association – DC/MD/VA Chapter announced today that they raised $170,000 on June 9 at its Dine to Defeat ALS event. In August of 2014, an unprecedented wave of awareness and millions of dollars were raised for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research when videos were posted... - June 14, 2015 - ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter
Tim Howard Kicks-off Year Long Awareness and Fundraising Campaign at Team Up with Tim Howard Event
Hundreds of fans joined the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) and Rutgers Men's Soccer in welcoming home world renowned goalkeeper and New Jersey native Tim Howard at the Team Up with Tim Howard event on June 4 at Rutgers University. For many Team Up with Tim Howard was a chance to meet a... - June 14, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Geekie Awards Live Streams the 2nd Annual LA Cosplay Con Giving Fans a Virtual Ticket to Cosplay Panels, Costume Contests and Music
On Saturday June 13th, The Geekie Awards will give fans an inside look at LA Cosplay Con via their new live stream channel: http://www.ustream.tv/TheGeekieAwards. - June 13, 2015 - The Geekie Awards LLC
Family Promise to Collaborate with Social Venture Partners
A new community partnership will address strategic initiatives at a Denver nonprofit focused on serving homeless families. - June 12, 2015 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Eastern National Releases Exclusive Product Line Commemorating the National Park Service Centennial in 2016
Eastern National is proud to unveil its National Park Service Centennial Arrowhead Product Line, available for sale to National Park Service (NPS) Employees, NPS Volunteers-In-Parks, and approved partners. The new products showcase the official NPS Centennial logo, complemented by the NPS’s... - June 12, 2015 - Eastern National
National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall Burned to Ground: Fundraising Underway to Continue A.R.E. Summer Programs
Early in the morning of Friday, June 5, the A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall in Rural Retreat, VA was completely destroyed by fire. While no one was hurt, the majority of camp supplies were housed in the dining hall, and the hall served as the only kitchen source at A.R.E. Camp. The A.R.E. is reaching out for fundraising assistance to continue camp activities as planned beginning this week. - June 11, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Eastern National CEO George Minnucci Honored by the National Park Service
George Minnucci, Eastern National’s Chief Executive Officer was presented with the James V. Murfin Award by the National Park Service on Tuesday. The James V. Murfin Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the NPS and... - June 10, 2015 - Eastern National
Church of Scientology to Host Open House for International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - June 06, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville