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Makefield Women's Association Reaches $200,000 Milestone for Local Charities
The Makefield Women's Association (MWA) announced that they have surpassed a fundraising milestone of over $200,000 in donations to local non profits in the past ten years. The group will celebrate at their April membership meeting where this year’s proceeds will be distributed to their... - March 24, 2018 - Makefield Women's Association
Addiction Recovery Network Aims for Success Rates Instead of Death Rates in Canada
Addiction Recovery Network now has numerous effective proven therapies to help individuals get to the root cause of their addiction problem. They use Psychological and therapeutic professionals holding expertise in their perspective fields that offer the very best services with increased success rates in Canada. - March 22, 2018 - Addiction Recovery Network
Trusted World's Impact Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue
Trusted World’s CEO, Michael Garrett visited the Houston area and Port Arthur on March 7-8, 2018 to discuss the ongoing relief efforts of Trusted World. Trusted World’s in-kind donation to Hurricane relief organizations to date totals over 19 million. - March 20, 2018 - Trusted World
Fred's Footsteps Announces $5 Million Milestone of Funding to Families Caring for Ill Children
Fred’s Footsteps today announced a funding milestone: It has provided over $5 Million in support to families in the Philadelphia region who are caring for a critically ill, injured or disabled child. “This is an impressive milestone for us, our donors, and our partners,” said... - March 20, 2018 - Fred's Footsteps (The G. Fred DiBona Jr. Memorial Foundation)
Luau to Life Breast Cancer Support Fundraiser
On March 26th, 2018 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm Savage Support will be holding a Luau To Life Tiki Party at Wauwatiki (6502 W. North Ave) in Wauwatosa. Join the group to directly support local persons during the difficult process of breast cancer in a practical and daily way. All proceeds to benefit Savage Support’s non-profit aimed at providing services to those in need during their time struggling with breast cancer. - March 17, 2018 - Savage Support Corp.
Novel Approach to Secure Intellectual Property on the Blockchain: Mindfire Foundation and Bernstein Form New Strategic Partnership
The Mindfire Foundation, a Swiss non-profit which is focused on creating human like artificial intelligence, and Bernstein, a German provider of blockchain-based solutions for protecting and managing intellectual property assets, today announced a strategic partnership to enable a smarter, more collaborative approach to secure newly generated intellectual property during Mindfire Missions. - March 17, 2018 - Mindfire Foundation
Operation Food Search Names Inaugural Fellow
Kathlee Freeman selected for the new Mary Ellen Gipson Fellowship. - March 15, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Maitri Compassionate Care (Maitri) is Less Than Two Months Away from 31st Annual Maitri Bliss 2018 - Signature Gala & Auction
On May 6th, 2018 Maitri Will be Celebrating 31 Years of Service at Its Bliss 2018 Featuring the Grammy & Tony Award Winning Singer/Actress Jennifer Holliday, Along with Appearances by Frenchie Davis, Jason Stuart and Jonny Zywiciel - March 15, 2018 - Maitri Compassionate Care
Pilot International Launches Brain Health and Safety Campaign During Brain Awareness Week
This week Pilot International works with clubs around the world to promote Brain Awareness Week. Informational and interactive resources will be used by the more than 300 clubs to promote brain safety tips and facts related to brain injuries. - March 14, 2018 - Pilot International
Black Belt Community Foundation Unveils New Head Start Facility in Selma
Will Host Open House for Community, Leaders and Media on Thursday March 15th from 4pm-5:30pm. - March 14, 2018 - Black Belt Community Foundation
New Missouri Report Proves Expanded School Breakfast Reduces Childhood Hunger
Missouri's strong school breakfast participation helps better prepare kids for a day of learning. - March 10, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Revised - ECF Earns $100,000 Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation
The S. Mark Taper Foundation, founded in 1989, is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of people's lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in our communities. They awarded ECF their 2017 foundation grant for the Early Start Program. - March 08, 2018 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces 2018 Arts Grant Cycle
BBCF to fund arts organizations across Alabama's Black Belt. Application materials now available and schedule for six grants writing workshops announced. - March 03, 2018 - Black Belt Community Foundation
A Batman Inspired Shirt "The Cassata" by Robert Graham
As a Curator Collector Rosario was afforded the opportunity to be involved on the 2018 Spring Season and has had a shirt designed and honored with his family name on it. Rosario has named his shirt “The Cassata” which represents the colors of his 1966 boyhood hero the Cape Crusader Batman aka Adam West. - February 27, 2018 - The Cassata Foundation
2018 Miss Cinderella Charity Candidates Compete for Donations Using Online Charity Auctions and Charity Golf Tournament
Miss Cinderella Charity Ball nominates 20 candidates vying for the Crown - 2018 Miss Cinderella. Winning candidate is determined by the candidate who raises the most money which supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington, TX. Candidates this year have fundraiser events such as local restaurant meetings, speaking to Civic organizations such as Kiwanis and Lions Clubs. However, this year Miss Cinderella Candidate Sierra Scala has launched an online charity auction and Golf Tournament. - February 24, 2018 - CharityFundraiser.com
Dream Foundation – Amedisys Foundation Partnership to Fulfill 100th Dream
Louisiana hospice patient to enjoy final family barbecue. - February 23, 2018 - Dream Foundation
The Lint Center Announces The McGaughey Family Scholarship
The Lint Center for National Security Studies is pleased to announce the McGaughey Family Scholarship ($1,000). - February 19, 2018 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Senior Newlywed Couple to Walk 515 Miles for Charity
Newlyweds Nan O'Brien (59) & David Webb (58) will start their marriage together by making a difference. They will each walk a million steps along the Camino de Santiago on the northern coast of Spain for five charities: ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease; COPD; the International Lyme Association; Orphans International Worldwide; and the Open Doors Foundation (providing physical therapy for the disabled). - February 15, 2018 - Honeymoon Walk For Charity
Akshaya Patra Conducts Bhumi Puja of Its First Centralised Kitchen in Uttarakhand
Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Honourable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, participated in the ceremony held in Dehradun. The kitchen is sponsored by Hans Foundation and will serve mid-day meals to 30,000 children every day. - February 15, 2018 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Walker’s Legacy Launches #BEENBOSS Video Series to Celebrate Achievements of Black Women
Walker’s Legacy video series highlights success stories of notable professional Black women in entrepreneurship, health, politics, and beyond. - February 13, 2018 - Walker's Legacy
Depression2Extinction (d2e) Welcomes ElliptiGo, Inc. as a Corporate Partner
d2e continues growth in connections with the fitness community. - February 11, 2018 - Depression2Extinction
Depression2Extinction (d2e) Welcomes Run with the Lab as a Corporate Partner
d2e creates authentic connection with Run with the Lab. - February 11, 2018 - Depression2Extinction
David Bergstein to Dedicate New Torah Scroll in Honor of "Trail-Blazing" Father
A community dedication celebration inducting the new Torah into the Center for Jewish Life has been slated for March 11, 2018, to coincide with the tenth yahrtzeit, or anniversary, of the late Dr. Bergstein’s passing. - February 09, 2018 - Conejo Jewish Academy
Independent Label Scores Big with Lonny Ray
A True Independent Digs for Platinum - February 09, 2018 - Copper 1 Music
Oasis Filtration Systems Wins Entrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Oasis Filtration Systems, a start-up making filtration technology available at a lower cost, has won an entrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow Oasis to continue development of their multi-stage filtration platform. An Oasis co-founder, Ludy Castro, a native of... - February 08, 2018 - Kpartnerz Foundation
Cura Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Cura, an all-natural drink that mitigates the effects of a hangover, has been awarded a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. Cura’s founder, Eunna Oh, is a student studying business management at Rollins College with plans to launch Cura before she graduates this... - February 06, 2018 - Kpartnerz Foundation
$2 Million for Schools to be Raised with "One Tie Fits All"
National Fundraising Platform Raises Funds and Awareness One Tie at a Time - February 05, 2018 - If The Tie Fits
Operation Food Search Exceeds Capital Campaign Goal
St. Louis, Mo. non-profit organization surpasses $7 million goal. - February 02, 2018 - Operation Food Search
Camp Bow Wow Showcases Impressive Start to 2018, Ranking #1 in Pet Care on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List and More
Nation’s Largest and Most Trusted Pet Care Franchise Continues to Hold its Position at the Helm of the Industry with Top-Tier Recognitions and Accolades. - January 31, 2018 - Camp Bow Wow
Dream Foundation to Fulfill Super Bowl Dream of Lifelong Philadelphia Eagles Fan
Philly native and Eagles fan to fulfill final Dream by attending Super Bowl LII. - January 26, 2018 - Dream Foundation
A Night When Tastemakers Become Dream-makers (2.08.18)
Urbani Truffle Lab and Dream Foundation host exclusive NYC Launch to amplify awareness and mission of Dream-granting organization. - January 22, 2018 - Dream Foundation
Rett Syndrome Foundation to Host 11th Annual Strollathon
Non-profit organization to raise money for research treatments. - January 21, 2018 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
Akshaya Patra in Partnership with Govt. of Karnataka Launch Millets in Mid-Day Meal Scheme
The pilot will cover 1,622 children across 10 government and government-aided schools in Bengaluru and later aim to extend to all the 4,86,172 beneficiaries served by Akshaya Patra in Karnataka - January 19, 2018 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation
The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) Announces Strategic Grant Program to Improve the Civics Knowledge of Ohioans
OSBF Opens Call for Proposals for New Grant Initiative, Seeking to Arm Ohio Adults with Knowledge to Become Better Informed Citizens - January 18, 2018 - The Ohio State Bar Foundation
Legg Calve Perthes Foundation Welcomes Dr. Wudbhav Sankar, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as Board Member
The Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, dedicated to improving research, education, and awareness of Perthes, has added a new Board member this month, Dr. Wudbhav Sankar, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. - January 16, 2018 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Maitri Compassionate Care Hosts Its 31st Annual Maitri Bliss 2018 - Signature Gala & Auction
Celebrating 31 Years of Service, Bliss 2018 Will Feature the Grammy & Tony Award Winning Singer/Actress Jennifer Holliday with Appearances by Frenchie Davis, Jason Stuart and Jonny Zywiciel - January 13, 2018 - Maitri Compassionate Care
Nationally-Known Artist Kishi Bashi Brings Unique Inspiration to Selma for National Day of Racial Healing
Artist to Weave Tale of WWII Japanese-American Incarceration Camps Into Observance of National Day of Racial Healing in Historic Selma, Alabama - January 13, 2018 - Black Belt Community Foundation
The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Finishes 2017 Strong, Helping 89 Dogs in Need by Granting More Than $150,000
Camp Bow Wow Heightens Focus on its Nonprofit and Successfully Increases Total Number of Dog Medical Grants Year-over-Year. - January 11, 2018 - Camp Bow Wow
James Beall to Win the 2018 William Meredith Award for Poetry
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and lovers of poetry to celebrate the 2018 William Meredith Award for Poetry. The award is presented to James Beall for his new collection of poetry, ONYX MOON published by New Academia Press. The prize is given in honor of William Meredith, former US Poet Laureate who was a good friend and colleague of Mr. Beall particularly at the Library of Congress when they organized a symposium on science and literature. - January 09, 2018 - The William Meredith Foundation
Black Belt Community Foundation TRHT to Sponsor Multiple City-Wide Events in Selma Honoring MLK Jr. Holiday and the National Day of Racial Healing
Ongoing work with support from W.K. Kellogg Foundation to honor national observance. - January 08, 2018 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Blood Donors Can Avail Official Leave on the Day of Donation: HCFI
India faces a shortage of 10% relative to its blood requirements (NBTC). - January 07, 2018 - Heart Care Foundation of India
Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Family in Kettering, Ohio
SDWR, a nonprofit service dog organization based in Madison, VA, delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Service Dog to a family in Kettering, OH. - January 06, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Cauldron Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Cauldron, an online platform that helps student entrepreneurs launch their business, has won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow Younkyung Cho, one of Cauldron’s co-founders, to finish the online platform. Ms. Cho is a recent graduate from... - December 19, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
Retirement: The Devil is in the Details; R Hill Enterprises, Inc. Announces the Release of New Book
“Retirement will be a dreadful place for many,” says financial advisor Robb Hill. For over 18 years, he has helped people not only put their financial house in order, but reorder their thinking processes for a better life outcome. Robb’s book, "Ask the Right Questions Get the Right Answers for Sound Financial Retirement Planning," is available on Amazon.com, BN.com, etc. - December 18, 2017 - R Hill Enterprises, Inc.
Dallas Entrepreneur Sponsors Christmas Bike Giveaway for 5th Graders at East Dallas Elementary School
Matthew Newman, Founder of the “For the Life of You” Mentoring Foundation launches campaign to provide new bikes and helmets to 5th grade students at Eduardo Mata Elementary. - December 15, 2017 - For the Life of You Mentoring Foundation
Tulo Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation
Tulo, a woman-startup focused on giving international adventure travelers authentic travel experiences, has won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow the company to begin website development and complete its marketing plan. “Support from the... - December 12, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation
The/Nudge Plans to Scale Nationally in Its #SkillIndia Mission
The/Nudge Foundation, a nonprofit that works towards poverty alleviation in India, is scaling nationally in its #SkillIndia mission. The Rockefeller Foundation has provided USD 250,000 to support capacity building and technology to enable scaling. - December 09, 2017 - The Nudge Foundation
Dream Foundation Announces the Appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to Its National Board of Directors
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, announced the appointment of Ms. Daryl Stegall to its National Board of Directors. As a member of the Board, Stegall will assist with overseeing Dream Foundation’s activities as well as assisting with... - December 08, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Toys 4 KC Toy Drive in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, Missouri has a new foundation committed to aiding families in the Kansas City area that are battling the hardships of childhood cancer called The 10th Player Foundation. This Christmas season The 10th Player Foundation is hosting a toy drive for the families at Children's Mercy Hospital called Toys 4 KC. Hoping to gain support they have placed toy donation drop boxes at select locations around the Blue Springs area. - December 06, 2017 - The 10th Player Foundation
Squash Partnership Provides Opportunity to Low Income Students
Students of Empower College Prep, a public charter school based in Central Phoenix, will serve as the flagship program of Arizona Squash, Inc., a non-profit group that engages underserved Phoenix area youth with academic support, squash and wellness, mentoring, enrichment, and community service to develop high school ready middle schoolers, college ready high schoolers, and career ready adults. - November 22, 2017 - Arizona Squash, Inc.