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Operation Food Search Names Christian Hospital President to Its Board
Rick Stevens joins St. Louis non-profit agency's board. - September 14, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Ovarian Cancer Foundation Participates in North Texas Giving Day
Be The Difference Foundation is participating in North Texas Giving Day. On Sept. 19, every donation will be multiplied when donors contribute to Be The Difference Foundation through www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org, a website powered by Communities Foundation of Texas. - September 14, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oak Ridge, NC
Morgan is a 7-year-old who enjoys swimming, cheerleading, going to the beach and boating with her family. Morgan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Morgan’s service dog, Iris, will be able to accompany her everywhere thanks to the Americans with... - September 11, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Operation Food Search Serves Nearly 90,000 Meals This Summer
St. Louis non-profit provides nutrition for children during 10-week break. - September 11, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Cambridge Cider Social Invites You to Celebrate Autumn by Tasting Hard Ciders and Donuts at a Fun Outdoor Festival
On October 24, 2019 join the ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge for an outdoor celebration of autumn with hard cider, apple cider donuts, seasonal snacks, music, and fun – all in support of a great cause. - September 10, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. to Double the Number of Dreams It Fulfills for Terminally-Ill Adults with Dream Foundation
National dream-granting organization for the terminally-ill and New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to bring inspiration, comfort and closure to hundreds across the United States. - September 06, 2019 - Dream Foundation
Black Belt Community Foundation to Honor Leader in Fight Against Cancer, Dr. Ed. Partridge
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) will honor Dr. Ed. Partridge, the former Director of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB as its Black Belt Legacy Award recipient for 2019 during its Black Belt Legacy Dinner and fundraiser on October 3, 2019 at 6pm at Birmingham’s... - September 05, 2019 - Black Belt Community Foundation
depression2extinction (d2e) Joins HealthCorps as a Collaborative Partner
depression2extinction (d2e), a non-profit with a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through emotional awareness training for teens and young adults, announced a collaborative partnership with HealthCorps. HealthCorps is a national 501 (c)(3) that gives teens tools... - September 05, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
1000 Mermaids Project Adds to Palm Beach County's Cache of Artificial Reefs with Deployment of 18 Sculptures
The 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project is a public eco-art installation created in partnership with Reef Cells that serves as an underwater eco-friendly destination for eco-tourism and coral growth. - September 04, 2019 - 1000 Mermaids Project
Future Service Dog Named in Memory of Tyngsborough Police Officer
Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred dogs for individuals of all ages with invisible disabilities like Diabetes, PTSD, Autism and Seizure Disorder. In addition to the nearly 600 working dogs already placed, there are several hundred more actively enrolled in SDWR’s... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Special Delivery for a Very Lucky Mayville Resident
A fifteen year-old Mayville resident will be welcoming into her home and heart a service dog. The dog named Hawk is being provided by SDWR, a non-profit organization based in Virginia, with a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for adults and children with invisible disabilities like... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
3rd Annual Perthes Conference to be Hosted on October 5 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX
On Saturday, October 5th at 8AM CST, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers, have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event to discuss the impact of Perthes Disease. The conference is designed to empower families with... - August 29, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness 2019 – Raising Funds to Support Canadian Veterans and Their Families
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness is an initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for veterans and their families suffering for the devastating consequences of depression, PTSD and other forms of mental illness. - August 29, 2019 - PPCLI Foundation
Operation Food Search Receives $34,000 USDA Farm to School Grant
Non-profit organization named sole recipient from Missouri. - August 29, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Nonprofit Cares for Over 1,800 Kids During Annual Children’s Sight Week
Santa Barbara Vision Care (SBVC), a local health program that serves as part of nonprofit SEE International’s domestic programs, just completed its 3rd annual Children’s Sight Week. This year’s event provided 1,832 children with vision screenings, as well as 54 comprehensive eye... - August 29, 2019 - SEE International
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to Host 3rd Annual Dine & Donate During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to host its annual fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research. - August 28, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Fostering Hope LA Presents: 2nd Annual, A Night of Pure Comedy
A Night of Pure Comedy fundraiser event presented by Fostering Hope LA. Fostering Hope LA is a Torrance, California based non-profit organization serving young adults exiting foster care. This is a clean stand-up comedy event and all proceeds will go directly to Fostering Hope LA. Proceeds will be used to sustain their free job & life skills program offered to young adults exiting foster care. - August 24, 2019 - Fostering Hope LA
Be the Difference Foundation Named “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by Greatnonprofits Award Based on Outstanding Online Reviews
Be The Difference Foundation Named “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits. Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews. - August 24, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Adoptions From The Heart New Informational Material for Expecting and Birth Fathers
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) has recently released new informational material specifically for expecting and birth fathers on parental rights and support services offered through the agency. Since the nonprofit agency’s establishment in 1985, AFTH remains a groundbreaking entity in the... - August 24, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
Be The Difference Foundation Announces “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Weekend at Midwestern State University”
Volleyball Team and Men’s Soccer Team Host Awareness Nights and Fundraiser to Honor Women’s Basketball Coach Noel Johnson in Her Fight Against Ovarian Cancer - August 23, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
Party for Packs Event Raises More Than $27,000
Proceeds to benefit agency's Operation Backpack program. - August 23, 2019 - Operation Food Search
State Funeral for World War II Vets Names Co-Chairs for Texas Campaign
Susana Rabel, David Valaer to lead efforts in generating public support for final salute to veterans of the Greatest Generation. - August 21, 2019 - State Funeral for WWII Vets
Seizure Response Dog Delivered by SDWR to a Very Lucky Man in West Haven, CT
Kyle has received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Kyle's service dog, Steil will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Kyle has struggled with the symptoms of his epilepsy diagnosis for over ten years. Losing consciousness... - August 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Lilly Pulitzer (Las Olas) Invites Fans of the Iconic Resort Wear Line and the Oceans to Shop For A Cause in Support of the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project
Lilly Pulitzer (Las Olas) to provide Sips and Sweets during a special shopping event with 10% of all proceeds going to the 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project. - August 21, 2019 - 1000 Mermaids Project
Operation Food Search Adds New Team Members
St. Louis non-profit organization continues to expand its community reach. - August 14, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to a Young Boy in Philadelphia, PA
Travis, an 8-year-old boy from Philadelphia, PA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Travis’ service dog, Heddy will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Travis’ parents are looking forward to... - August 09, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
TD Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Integrate Blind Individuals Into Their Community
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs, Florida, has announced that it is the recipient of a $7,500 grant from TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank America’s Most Convenient Bank. The TD Charitable Foundation has awarded more... - August 08, 2019 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Dribble for the Cure Returns to St. John's University on Saturday, September 21, 2019
Dribble for the Cure at St. John's University to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019. - August 08, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Operation Food Search Receives $70,000 Grant from MAZON to Fund Anti-Hunger Initiatives
St. Louis non-profit organization accepted into strategic grants program. - August 04, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Young Girl in Corona, CA
10 year old Emily is the lucky recipient of an Autism Service Dog named Janey. Emily’s parents are looking forward to Janey becoming their daughter’s friend and angel. They are most looking forward to Emily and her new service dog playing together as well as alerting them if Emily... - August 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
P2 Capital Partners' Joshua Paulson and Goldman Sachs & Co.'s Kim-Thu Posnett and Kurt Simon Elected to Posse Board
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Joshua Paulson, founding partner of P2 Capital Partners, Kim-Thu Posnett, managing director at Goldman Sachs & Co., and Kurt Simon, managing director and vice chairman at Goldman Sachs & Co., as members of its Board of Directors. Joshua Paulson is a... - August 01, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Brewing a Cure 4 ALS Fundraiser Invites You to Enjoy Regional Beers and Wines While Fundraising for ALS Research
On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the first-ever Brewing a Cure 4 ALS fundraiser will be held at Technology Square in Cambridge, MA. Brewing a Cure 4 ALS invites community members to enjoy craft beer, wine, music, and food with the goal of raising money for ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development... - July 31, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Bank of America Donates $30,000 to Operation Food Search
St. Louis non-profit agency to use grant for summer meals program. - July 31, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Rancho Santa Margarita CA
7 year old Chase, along with her parents, has been dealing with her diabetes diagnosis for close to two years. Chase is a very active typical 7-year old, who enjoys playing softball and gymnastics. It is important to her parents that Chase’s service dog can help Chase with feeling more... - July 30, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients
Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Young Marines National Foundation Celebrates American Heroes
The Young Marines National Foundation created a national volunteer initiative to honor and celebrate our fallen Marine Heroes. - July 29, 2019 - Young Marines National Foundation
Women’s Professional Forum Foundation (WPFF) Awards, Combat Female Veterans Families United a $3,000 Grant for Their Outstanding work in Empowering Combat Female Warrior
Combat Female Veteran Families United was presented with the prestigious grant and recognition on May 8th 2019 by Women’s Professional Forum at the Starmount Country Club for outstanding service to Combat Female Warriors. The grant will be used to spearhead the Combat Female Veterans... - July 27, 2019 - Combat Female Veterans Families United
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Has Awarded a Community Grant to Combat Female Veterans Families United for "Help Us Help Her Succeed"
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro has awarded a community grant to Combat Female Veteran Families (CFVF) United for “Help Us Help Her Succeed.” The purpose of this grant is to support two of CFVF United board member’s participation in the Guilford Nonprofit... - July 27, 2019 - Combat Female Veterans Families United
BB&T Partners with Combat Female Veterans Families United’s Deployed Combat Female Project for Women Warriors in Combat Zones Overseas
BB&T supported and funded Combat Female Veteran Families United’s Deployed Combat Female Project in June 2019. CFVF United teamed up with volunteers from BB&T to ship 60 Care packages to female warriors in combat zones, overseas. The supplies were provided by BB&T and this joint... - July 27, 2019 - Combat Female Veterans Families United
Walmart Awards, Combat Female Veterans Families United a $1,000.00 Grant for Their Sheroes2Fitness Program
Combat Female Veteran Families United was selected for a Community Grant of $1,000.00 on July 1st 2019 for the Sheroes2Fitness Program. The grant will be used to fund the new initiative that supports approved Greensboro female veteran’s annual fitness membership. "Empowering our women... - July 27, 2019 - Combat Female Veterans Families United
BB&T Supports & Funds Combat Female Veterans Families United’s Cloth Closet Project for Women Veterans Transitioning Into the Workforce
BB&T supported and funded Combat Female Veteran Families United’s Cloth Closet Project in June 2019. CFVF United teamed up with volunteers from BB&T to provide slightly used business attire for women veterans transitioning into the workforce that reside in Guilford County. Supplies... - July 27, 2019 - Combat Female Veterans Families United
BB&T Supports & Funds Combat Female Veterans Families United’s Emergency Supply Project for Women Veterans in Immediate Need
BB&T supported and funded the launch of Combat Female Veteran Families (CFVF) United’s Emergency Supply Project in June 2019. CFVF United is teamed up with volunteers from BB&T to launch an emergency food and toiletry supply pantry for women veterans who reside in Guilford County. - July 27, 2019 - Combat Female Veterans Families United
CANstruction Raises More Than 25,000 Pounds of Food
St. Louis charity competition donates non-perishables to Operation Food Search. - July 26, 2019 - Operation Food Search
On August 18, Wear Your Nerdiest Costume and Run for a Great Cause at the Race 4 Research 5K in Cambridge
On Sunday, August 18, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) will host the annual Race 4 Research 5K and Walk in Technology Square, Cambridge. The event will feature a chip-timed nerdy 5K road race (costumes encouraged), a 4-mile ALS awareness walk and wheelchair ride along the Charles,... - July 26, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji in New York, July 20 and 21, 2019
Whether it is speaking at the United Nations or being interviewed by the New York Times, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj is no stranger to New York. On June 21 and 22, the spiritual Master was once again in New York to speak in Long Island and in Queens. The opportunity of spending even a brief... - July 26, 2019 - Science of Spirituality
Family from Prescott, AZ is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Nelson family knows all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Their son was the recipient of the SDWR diabetic alert dog, Endy in 2018. Endy is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Nelsons and helping their son manage and face the everyday... - July 25, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Adoptions From The Heart Hosts Third Annual Zumba®-Thon Event
For three years now, Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) has hosted an annual Zumba®-thon event, which raises money for AFTH’s Expecting and Birth Parent Support Fund. This year, Zumba®-thon takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the Greater York Center for Dance... - July 24, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
Texas Legislature Calls for President to Provide Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient with Full State Funeral Honors
This nationwide, bi-partisan initiative was led by the nonprofit State Funeral for World War II Veterans Chairman Lee William (Bill) McNutt and spearheaded by state Representative Rick Miller and state Senator Brian Birdwell. - July 22, 2019 - State Funeral for WWII Vets
Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience
The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA
A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR