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Preliminary Laboratory Testing Indicates Positive Outcome in the Treatment of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, in partnership with Dr. Harry Kim of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas has been selected to showcase preliminary laboratory results of this research at the 2018 National... - October 11, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation

The National Fitness Foundation Names Sports Marketing Executive LaRhonda Burley as Vice President

The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced LaRhonda Burley as its new Vice President of Partnerships & Marketing. The National Fitness Foundation was congressionally chartered in 2010 to support and... - October 10, 2018 - National Fitness Foundation

Children’s Home Network Hosts the 36th Annual Golf Classic and Luau Benefitting At-Risk Children and Families in Tampa Bay and Surrounding Communities

Children's Home Network's Luau still has available tickets for sale. - October 10, 2018 - Children's Home Network

Stroke Recovery Foundation Founder Bob Mandell to Address 2018 World Stroke Congress

SW Florida based Stroke Recovery Foundation Founder Bob Mandell to Speak at the 2018 World Stroke Congress. - October 09, 2018 - Stroke Recovery Foundation, Inc.

International OCD Foundation to Help Spread Awareness About #RealOCD as Part of OCD Awareness Week: October 7–13, 2018

Contrary to what is often portrayed in the media, OCD is not a personality quirk, it is a very real and debilitating disorder. This year, as part of OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will be working to educate the world about what it means to have #RealOCD. The IOCDF will be sharing videos from the community throughout the week, each responding to the statement "What I want you to know about OCD is..." - October 08, 2018 - International OCD Foundation

Operation Food Search Expands Child & Family Nutrition Programs

St. Louis non-profit agency hires four dietitians for growing department. - October 07, 2018 - Operation Food Search

Children's Home Network Receives a Grant as Part of Cultivating Healthy Communities Program

Program to address the self-care of Kinship grandparents and caregivers utilizing the $100,000 awarded through the Aetna Foundation. - October 06, 2018 - Children's Home Network

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Conduct Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Drive with V-103 and WAOK 1380 at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) will be conducting a live remote at the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell Georgia to benefit victims of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. - October 03, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

2nd Annual Parents Perthes Conference Kicks Off on October 20th at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX

On October 20th 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 about Perthes. The conference is designed to empower parents with knowledge, information, and the... - October 03, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation

13-Year-Old Boy in Gilroy, CA Receives Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog

Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert dog today to Tanner, a 13-year-old boy in Gilroy, California. - September 29, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

The AGIF Appoints Michael A. Krafft to Its Board and as Treasurer

Philip B. Auerbach, President and Founder of the Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation (AGIF) announces the appointment of Michael A. Krafft to the organization’s Board of Directors and as its Treasurer. Just launched officially in late August 2018, the Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation (AGIF; www.theAGIF.org) presents a unique, comprehensive, one-stop resource for all nonprofits to advance and enhance their missions because half of them (1.5 million in the US) fail within three to five years. - September 27, 2018 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation

Persistence is The Key Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

Houston-based nonprofit celebrates its one year anniversary. - September 26, 2018 - Persistence is The Key

Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive Houston Event, an Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research

Join the battle and ride in the fight against ovarian cancer at Wheel to Survive Houston presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Sunday, October 21, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at DEFINE Body and Mind: Tanglewood, 5781 San Felipe St., Houston, TX 77057. Proceeds from the event will... - September 26, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation

Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 16-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Prescott, Arizona

A 16-year-old boy named Tyler living in Prescott, Arizona received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as SDWR. - September 25, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Be The Difference Foundation Announces Its First Endowment Fund

Be The Difference Foundation is proud to announce its first endowment fund. The fund was made possible through the generosity of Judy Rome and the Jay Horowitz Family. The fund was announced at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018. - September 25, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Confirms Keynote Speaker and Panelists for the Upcoming Active Shooter Awareness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) confirms keynote speaker Randall C. Thysse, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), FBI Omaha Division, and adds Dutch Giesinger, Executive Director, Safeguard Iowa Partnership and Lt. Keith Romp, Polk County Sheriff’s Office to the panel. - September 24, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

Graham's Foundation Announced Its 2018 ‘Tinis for Preemies Honoree, Dr. Richard A. Polin

The prematurity support organization will host its ‘Tinis for Preemies evening benefiting premature babies and their families on November 7th. - September 24, 2018 - Graham's Foundation

Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Support Services; $30,000 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County

Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs is expanding support services in Palm Beach County thanks to a recent grant from the Quantum Foundation. The $30,000 contribution will provide the resources needed to offer training and support to those with vision loss in the areas of... - September 23, 2018 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.

Beads of Courage Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Charitable Organization Promoting Awareness and Raising Funds Throughout September. - September 21, 2018 - Beads of Courage, Inc.

YourCause Volunteer Manager Enhancements Deliver Innovation and Simplicity to Employee Experience

YourCause, LLC, the leader in enterprise philanthropy and corporate social responsibility technology, announced today an update to its Volunteer Manager product. This release combines new features and functionality, an improved user experience, and a modern technology architecture to empower... - September 21, 2018 - YourCause, LLC

Operation Food Search Names Brianna Kinder as Fellow

Fellowship part of St. Louis non-profit agency's "Campaign to End Childhood Hunger" - September 20, 2018 - Operation Food Search

Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Edmond, OK

Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Cash in Edmond, Oklahoma. - September 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Joanna Lumley Asks All to Donate to "Don't Forget Nepal's Victims" Campaign

Humans Of Our World, the humanitarian foundation set up by media entrepreneur, director and philanthropist, Pritan Ambroase, has launched a campaign: "Don't Forget Nepal's Victims." This campaign is officially supported by actress and philanthropist Joanna Lumley, and she urges people to donate to support survivors of the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. - September 15, 2018 - Humans of Our World

Cambridge Nonprofits Use Music to Fight Childhood Obesity; Eureka Ensemble and EChO Present “A Sweet Fairy Tale” Musical Performance to Teach Families About Added Sugars

Today, EChO - Eradicate Childhood Obesity Foundation and Eureka Ensemble launch a campaign to bring a new, musical form of nutritional education to every school in Massachusetts. EChO’s mission to ending childhood obesity through technology-based and educational strategies goes hand in hand... - September 14, 2018 - EChO-Eradicate Childhood Obesity Foundation

Operation Food Search's Longtime Executive Director to Retire

Sunny Schaefer played a key role at the St. Louis non-profit hunger relief organization for 22 years. - September 14, 2018 - Operation Food Search

The Outlier Foundation Presents Outlier at Grace: Faith, Fault, & Freedom

Come experience the power of disclosure at Outlier's weekend conference event happening at Grace Community in Shreveport, featuring an Artist Talk and Panel Discussion facilitated by Artist Advocate Photographer Survivor Mollie Corbett; an open-to-the-public #metoo/#churchtoo Reading, and an exclusive viewing of the Outlier docu-series Pilot Episode. - September 13, 2018 - The Outlier Foundation

Rite Aid to Offer Flu Shots at Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Aware Health Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, GA

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Partners with the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Cumberland Parkway to Offer Flu Shots at HSFA’s Upcoming Aware Health Town Hall Meeting. - September 13, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

John P. Mayhugh Foundation Announces Inaugural Hero's Journey Gala: November 15, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

The release announces the launch of a Hero's Journey Gala for the John P. Mayhugh Foundation; whose mission is to reshape the national narrative to a more holistic approach to “brain health.” The Gala supports the JPMF mission to address systemic barriers to recovery and improve outcomes for those suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and addiction. - September 13, 2018 - John P. Mayhugh Foundation

International OCD Foundation Announces the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk on October 6th to Kick-Off OCD Awareness Week

This year, to kick-off OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will invite members of the broader mental health community, including related mental health organizations, to come together at the National Mall in Washington D.C. to advocate and raise awareness at the Mental Health Advocacy Capital Walk. - September 11, 2018 - International OCD Foundation

Akshaya Patra Appoints Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju of Vivanta by Taj as Its Goodwill Ambassador

The Akshaya Patra Foundation appointed Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju of Vivanta by Taj, Bengaluru as its Goodwill Ambassador. Chef Selvaraju will support the Foundation’s efforts to explore avenues beyond the meal programme to enhance the lives of beneficiary children across the country. A... - September 11, 2018 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation

Operation Food Search Serves Over 92,000 Meals During Summer Program

St. Louis non-profit agency continues program expansion by serving more meals to area youth. - September 09, 2018 - Operation Food Search

Volunteer Service Dog Raisers Needed for Nonprofit Organization

Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers (SDWR) is seeking volunteer service dog raisers to assist the nonprofit organization in the vital work it does to fulfill its mission. - September 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Holly Springs, NC

SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a 74-year-old woman in Holly Springs, North Carolina. - September 01, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Be The Difference Foundation Announces Honoring and Remembering Event Dallas, TX

Join Be The Difference Foundation in celebrating ovarian cancer awareness month while honoring and remembering supporters and volunteers who are helping make a difference in the battle against ovarian cancer at the Honoring and Remembering Event presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Laura Rathe Fine Art 1130 Dragon Street, Dallas, TX. - September 01, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation

UChicago Partners with Posse Foundation to Recruit Post-9/11 US Veterans

The University of Chicago (UChicago) is the newest undergraduate partner of The Posse Foundation. Through the program, UChicago will admit 10 post-9/11 U.S. veterans each year and guarantee financial aid to cover the cost of tuition after applying GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon funding. The inaugural... - August 31, 2018 - The Posse Foundation

Annual Lupus Education Conference Slated for September 22

The Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter will be hosting their upcoming Lupus Education Conference on Sat., September 22 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Lodge Des Peres. The conference will spotlight keynote speaker Hope Argenziano, MD, of Valley Bone & Joint Clinic in Grand Forks,... - August 25, 2018 - Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter

Operation Food Search Partners with Volunteer Management Software Company

St. Louis non-profit agency is the area's first organization to utilize Community Connect program. - August 25, 2018 - Operation Food Search

Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 11-Year-Old Boy in Saskatchewan, Canada

An 11-year old boy named Sascha living in Saskatchewan, Canada, received a very special delivery today of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. - August 24, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Set to Host Town Hall Meeting on Pandemic Flu Prevention During National Preparedness Month

The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues the Aware campaign, hosting a town hall meeting in Atlanta, GA on Pandemic Flu awareness and prevention with keynote speaker Dr. Lisa M. Koonin, Deputy Director, Influenza Coordination Unit (ICU) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC. - August 23, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

Dechert LLP Partner, Barton J. Winokur, Elected to Posse Board

The Posse Foundation has welcomed Barton J. Winokur as a member of its Board of Directors. Winokur and his wife, Susan, have been generous supporters of Posse. Winokur is a trustee and former Chairman of the Board at Brandeis University, which has been a Posse partner since 1997. He is also a... - August 23, 2018 - The Posse Foundation

Be the Difference Foundation Announces Wheel to Survive, Boca Raton, FL Event; An Indoor Cycling Fundraiser to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research

Join the battle and ride in the fight against ovarian cancer at the annual Wheel to Survive Boca Raton presented by Be the Difference Foundation on Sunday, September 30, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cyclebar 5560 N Military Trail Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL. Wheel to Survive, an indoor cycling fundraiser, is a community celebration of survivors and their families, the spirit of sisterhood and a ride in memory of those who have lost their battle against ovarian cancer. - August 23, 2018 - Be the Difference Foundation

Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 10-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada

Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a very special, custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 10-year-old boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Ontario, Canada. - August 21, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Children’s Home Network’s Kinship Program Celebrates Grandparents in Tampa Bay as Mayor Bob Buckhorn Proclaims September 14th as Grandparents Day Celebration 2018

The Kinship program of the Children’s Home Network will celebrate all grandparents, and relative caregivers raising children in Tampa Bay on September 13th and 14th in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Sadly, there are many children ages 0-18 in Tampa Bay who are removed from their parents... - August 18, 2018 - Children's Home Network

Patient Safety Movement’s 2018 Midyear Planning Meeting is Sold Out

The 2018 Midyear Planning Meeting, co-convened by UCI Health, brings together leading medical experts for an intimate examination of the 6 leading causes of preventable patient deaths in hospitals. - August 14, 2018 - Patient Safety Movement Foundation

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Next Active Shooter Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, IA

Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues to host town hall meetings in congressional districts around the country with focus on raising awareness of active shooter threats and how to survive them. - August 14, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

Autism Service Dog from SDWR Delivered to 7-Year-Old Boy in York, Maine

A 7-year-old Boy in York, Maine named Jackson received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - August 08, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines

Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association

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