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New Report by the Texas Land Trust Council Highlights Over $1 Billion in Annual Economic Benefits of Conserved Lands to Flood Mitigation, Ag, Water Resources
The new study, produced by Siglo Group in partnership with the Texas Land Trust Council, quantifies the value of lands and conservation easements that have been conserved by or with assistance from the Texas land trust community. The study found that the lands put into conservation with the help of Texas land trusts are estimated to provide more than $1 billion in benefits to Texas taxpayers each year. - March 07, 2019 - Texas Land Trust Council
Sdwr Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 11-Year-Old Boy in Thornton, CO
Jadyn, a 11-year-old boy in Thornton, Colorado, received a very special delivery today of his very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially-bred... - March 03, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Pi Beta Phi Foundation Donates 20,000 New Books to Phoenix Library
The Pi Beta Phi Foundation has donated 20,000 new books for students, schools, and libraries throughout the Valley. on a century of service and thousands of volunteers to inspire a lifelong love of reading which unlocks true potential. Through Pi Phi’s newest literacy advocacy programs, Pi Phi's across North America are changing lives through reading. One in four children will grow up functionally illiterate and for Pi Phi, that is one too many. - March 01, 2019 - Phoenix Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club
Akshaya Patra Partners with the Greater Chennai Corporation for the Breakfast Program
The Kaalai Unavu Thittam will be expanded to cover 5,000 children in schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation in the next 2 months and 20,000 children from the coming academic year. - March 01, 2019 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
National MALS Foundation Established to Provide Hope and Support for Those Suffering with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome is a rare disease that causes chronic abdominal pain in both children and adults. MALS can have significant consequences to the overall well-being of patients; moreover, it can impair a patient's quality of life. The National MALS foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose vision is to see a future in which MALS patients receive a timely diagnosis and comprehensive supportive medical care. - February 27, 2019 - National Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Foundation
Depression2Extinction Relaunches Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Sept. 2019
Nonprofit, depression2extinction, moves start date of The Ultra 50 Expedition to raise awareness for the stigma of depression and suicide prevention beginning Sept. 1, 2019. - February 23, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Mr. Cameron Mathison, Actor and Host, Plays for Perthes
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, advocacy and awareness of Perthes Disease will be featured on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” this month. The show will air on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 on the nationally syndicated show. Cameron Mathison... - February 21, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Serves Akshaya Patra’s 3 Billionth Meal
Shri Narendra Modi - Honourable Prime Minister of India Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said “Under the present circumstances, it is being ensured that adequate and good quality food is available for children. - February 12, 2019 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Operation Food Search Announces New Board Members
Dr. Art McCoy, John Nations join St. Louis non-profit organization's board. - February 12, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Adoptions From the Heart Re-Opens Out-of-Area Domestic Adoption Program Nationwide
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is excited to announce the nationwide reopening of the Out-of-Area Domestic Adoption Program. The program is open for couples and singles between the ages of 23 and 52, who are hoping to adopt an African American child. To be eligible to adopt, prospective adoptive... - February 10, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
Plant Extract Can Help Prevent Cancer Recurrence says the Beljanski Foundation
Rauwolfia Vomitoria, a Natural Plant Extract, Inhibits Cancer Stem Cells - February 08, 2019 - The Beljanski Foundation
Milestone in Cancer Stem Cell Research by Beljanski Foundation
Research Shows Pao Pereira, a Natural Plant Extract, Inhibits Cancer Stem Cells. - February 08, 2019 - The Beljanski Foundation
Be The Difference Foundation Hosts Indoor Cycling Even in Support of Ovarian Cancer Research and Women Battling the Deadly Disease
Be The Difference Foundation invites Dallas and Fort Worth community members to sign up for their annual “Wheel to Survive” event on Sunday February 24 at the JCC of Dallas, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX 75230. Participants can register online at www.wheeltosurvive.org. “Wheel... - February 06, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation
AGIF Brings Small Non-Profit Four New Donors in One Day
The social media initiatives of the Auerbach Global Impact Foundation (AGIF; www.theAGIF.org), helped a small nonprofit gain four new donors on one day. The AGIF advances the missions of all other nonprofits to help them succeed because 50,000 fail every year. - February 04, 2019 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation
Operation Food Search Introduces New Fresh Rx Program
St. Louis non-profit organization to enable healthier pregnancies via fresh food initiative. - February 03, 2019 - Operation Food Search
Non-Profit Sets Off to Race in All 50 States to Bring Emotional Tools to Teachers and Students
Depression2Extinction, a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s, Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or longer, in all 50 U.S. States, in 50 consecutive days. A feat that has yet to be accomplished. - February 01, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
The Dementia Society Announces SingFit® Platform as Recipient of Dementia SMART® Award Illustrating Rise of Music as One of Best Interventions for People with Dementia
Dementia Society of America is recognizing Musical Health Technologies (MHT) and their technology platform, SingFit, as a recipient of its Dementia SMART Award. The Dementia SMART Award recognizes excellence in programs that help transform the health and lives of people living with dementia and... - January 30, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Kutz for Kids
New program offers free year-round haircuts to children from underserved families. - January 28, 2019 - Marcus Harris Foundation
Depression2Extinction Hosting 50 Day U.S. Expedition to Build Community Beyond Depression
Depression2Extinction (d2e), a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s, Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or... - January 26, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation announces the addition of two new Board of Directors in 2019. - January 26, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added a New Member to Its Board of Directors
Jim Rienhardt will join the board made up of 12 members from throughout the community. - January 26, 2019 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Adoptions From The Heart’s 7th Annual Find Her Footing 5K Walk, Run and Kids Dash
The greater Philadelphia area nonprofit adoption agency hosts a 5K in support of birth parents. - January 25, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart
Operation Food Search Names New Executive Director
Kristen Wild has nearly 25 years of development and advocacy experience. - January 24, 2019 - Operation Food Search
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Funds 9 New Research Grants in 2019
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation announces its new 2019 grantees in the fight against pediatric cancer. - January 17, 2019 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Barbara Goldberg Wins the 2019 Valentin Krustev Award for Translation
The William Meredith Foundation is proud to inaugurate The Valentin Krustev Award for Translation. This award includes publication of "Transformation" featuring Goldberg’s exquisite translations of Israeli poets as well as some of the most lucid and insightful analyses of the art of... - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
Tom Kirlin Wins the 2019 William Meredith Award for Poetry
"Enabling Love" traces Tom Kirlin’s long journey toward a deep understanding and empathy for the poetry of William Meredith. It is an appreciation based on years of friendship between the two poets in a format that is as complex as the mind of Meredith himself. The award comes during the centenary year of Meredith's birth and is only one of a number of events celebrating the life of this great American spirit. - January 09, 2019 - The William Meredith Foundation
Depression2Extinction Announces Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2019
Depression2Extinction, a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or longer,... - January 05, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Care For Friends Hires New Executive Director
Hope Pavich hits the ground running with plans for Chicago’s homeless. - January 02, 2019 - Care For Friends
Kline Veterans Fund Names Executive Director
The Kline Veterans Fund formally announced today that Stephanie Helms has been named executive director of the growing nonprofit devoted to combating Veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. Helms joins the organization with over twenty years senior management experience, most recently as director... - December 31, 2018 - Kline Veterans Fund
Missouri Foundation for Health Honors Operation Food Search
St. Louis non-profit organization receives $500,000 award over five years. - December 29, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Katie Mitura and Kathy Stark have joined the board of directors. - December 28, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation Presents Awards to Supporters of Preservation Parks
Awards presented during the 26th Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony. - December 27, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Cure Dystonia Now and National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Announce a New Grant to Validate Tool for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Cure Dystonia Now (CDN) and the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) announced a new grant designed to validate an outcome measurement protocol for use with spasmodic dysphonia (SD), a neurological voice disorder. - December 19, 2018 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association
Fitness App Releases the World’s Kindest Referral Program Ever; Just Invite a Friend to Feed a Child
After a $300K ngel investment and achieving a charity milestone of Rs. 30 million for 20 of its nonprofit partners, Impact App - the fitness kindness app - celebrates this success with its users through a referral campaign aiming at feeding 100K meals to hungry children across India. - December 13, 2018 - Green Freedom Private Limited
Delta Dental of Kansas Announces $250,000 Grant to Support HNC Living Programs for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Delta Dental of Kansas partners with HNC Living Foundation to help head and neck cancer patients get back to living life fully. A grant of $250,000, the largest the HNC Foundation has ever received, will make a dramatic difference in the oral health of Kansans living with head and neck cancer. - December 08, 2018 - HNC Living Foundation
Be the Difference Foundation to Raise Money for 12 Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Be The Difference Foundation has launched its 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign, an effort to provide clinical trials for 12 women battling ovarian cancer. Be The Difference Foundation’s 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign not only raises money to cover the cost of a clinical... - December 07, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation
Canadian Artist, Gallery Join with Denver Non-Profit to Assist Ugandan Women
To Help Ugandan Women Rebuild Lives and Communities, Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, Canadian Artist David Kibuuka and Toronto Gallery Join Hands - December 06, 2018 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
CPC and Good Shepherd Foundation Release a Report on Child Protection Model to Eradicate Child Labor in Cobalt Mining in DRC
The community-based approach to child protection of Bon Pasteur (Good Shepherd) Kolwezi has been recognized as an effective model to eradicate child labor in ASM communities in a report released by the Care and Protection of Children (CPC) Learning Network of Columbia University. - December 06, 2018 - Good Shepherd International Foundation
Adoptions From The Heart’s Gift Card Drive is Back for the 2018 Holiday Season
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) invites the public to contribute to the 501 C-3 non-profit’s Gift Card Drive to bring some holiday cheer to the selfless birth parents whom the agency has serviced. The holiday season is a joyous time of year; however, for many, it can be a time that brings a... - December 04, 2018 - Adoptions From The Heart
Persistence is The Key Celebrates the Holidays with Giveaways
Houston nonprofit celebrates the holiday season by making charitable donations to those in need. - December 03, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
Announcing the Launch of The Green Habitat Non-Profit
A new water conservation non-profit, which recently received its Bronze Listing with GuideStar, is being launched in Prince Georges County, MD. - November 22, 2018 - Green Habitat
German Heritage Foundation of New Braunfels Presents 2018 Christkindlmarkt
This free 2-day event promises visitors a German inspired open air Christmas market complete with food, drink, German inspired craft beer, handcrafted Gluehwein, German music, singing, and dancing and an open-air market with vendors selling Christmas ornaments and décor, and handcrafted artisan gifts. With lots of activities for all ages, like a rock-climbing wall, bungee trampolines, educational activities, face painting and photos with the Christkind and Santa & Mrs. Claus. - November 21, 2018 - GHFoNB
Operation Food Search Raises $109,000 at Handbags to End Hunger
Proceeds to benefit St. Louis non-profit agency's programs and services. - November 17, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 8-Year-Old Girl in Sand Lake, MI
Nevaeh, a 8-year-old Type 1 Diabetic in Sand Lake, Michigan, received a very special delivery of her very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR. - November 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Center for Chronic Illness is Pleased to Announce the Inauguration of Their Web-Based Support Groups in Partnership with Support Groups Central
The Center for Chronic Illnesses is announcing a new initiative to expand the help they bring to people living with ongoing health challenges. Web-based groups are led by licensed mental health professionals, who have specialized training in working with the chronic illness population. Support Groups Central powers the service. During meetings they participate through purpose-built custom web conferencing services accessible via any internet connected device. - November 15, 2018 - Support Groups Central, Inc.
Foster and Adopted Children to be Awarded Scholarship at Benefit Hosted by Eyes Like Mines Inc.
Eyes Like Mine to Host a Benefit and Gala Event in Arizona. - November 15, 2018 - Eyes Like Mine
Autism Service Dog Delivered to 8-Year-Old Boy in Redford, MI
An 8-year old boy named Ethan living in Redford, Michigan, has received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - November 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Hosted Its 12th Annual Thomas Hartig Dining in the Dark
The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. hosted its 12th Annual Thomas Hartig Dining in the Dark event. Dining in the Dark is a unique three-course meal in complete darkness accompanied by live entertainment and a silent auction. In memory of Thomas Hartig, the "Inspirational Community Member" award was created by FOCB and is given to an inspirational blind person at the event. Jason Goldfield was the award winner this year. - November 10, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Footprint Foundation Announces First Annual Arts Gala Co-Hosted by Cast from Mayans M.C. and Benefiting Four Different Charities
The Footprint Foundation, a non-profit collective, is pleased to announce its first annual Arts Gala to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at V22LA Fashion House in DTLA. The event will be hosted by fashion brand V22LA (which consists of husband and wife team, Frank... - November 09, 2018 - Footprint Foundation
New, Unique Nonprofit Helps Other Nonprofits to Succeed and Thrive
Of the around 1 million public charities in the US alone, over 50,000 fail each year. That is a tremendous loss of time, talent and opportunities to all communities. The unique, new Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation (AGIF; www.theAGIF.org) provides comprehensive programs and methods to help non-profits worldwide -- especially small and medium ones -- reverse this trend and instead succeed and thrive. - November 08, 2018 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation