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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.

Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation Joins GIVE Los Angeles Challenge to Win $15,000 from LA Magazine

End of year fundraiser to further innovative breast cancer research. - November 22, 2017 - Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

Dreamland Will Help Fulfill More Than 2500 Dreams in 2018

Dream-granting organization’s Annual Gala raises awareness and vital funds. - November 21, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Humane Society Veterinarian Honored Presenter at National Veterinary Symposium

Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, led a presentation of landmark research findings at the annual meeting of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). The milestone research findings alleviate concerns that a nationwide rise in high volume spay-neuter facilities has been accompanied by a lower quality of care that leads to an increase in post-surgical mortality. - November 20, 2017 - Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Cole Link Foundation’s First Community Baby Shower for Mothers to be and Moms with Little Ones Up to 3 Years Old

This is the first Community Baby Shower held by the Cole Link Foundation in collaboration with Wellness Ministries and Christian Way Academy. - November 20, 2017 - Cole Link Foundation

Soldiers and Oilers Alumni to Face Off in Hockey Game to Support Wounded Troops and Families

Oilers Alumni, Canadian Armed Forces, Military veterans, corporate sponsors and other generous Edmontonians join forces to raise awareness and funds to support Canadian military, veterans, and their families. - November 19, 2017 - PPCLI Foundation

Operation Food Search Hires New Food Donations Account Manager

Martha Kemper to work with regional partners to reduce food insecurity. - November 19, 2017 - Operation Food Search

Camp Bow Wow Donates $50,000 Through #GIVEAFETCH Campaign

The Nation’s Largest and Most Trusted Pet Care Franchise Inspires the Nation to Celebrate All the Special Things We Do for Our Dogs. - November 18, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow

Operation Food Search Awarded $10,000 Newman's Own Foundation Grant

Money to assist St. Louis non-profit agency with interactive grocery store tour. - November 15, 2017 - Operation Food Search

Laura Bush, Former Pres. Obasanjo Help Vision Africa Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Former First Lady Laura Bush and former Nigerian Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo were special guests as Vision Africa, a ministry that seeks to heal the bodies, minds and souls of Africans, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Mrs. Bush, a longtime champion for Africa and its people, spoke at the... - November 10, 2017 - Vision Africa

Black Belt Community Foundation to Host “Photography 101 Workshop” on December 2, 2017 in Selma. Open and Free to First 25 Registrants.

Free Workshop to be held at Wallace State Community College (9am - 3pm). Professional Photographer Tanisha Stephens of Intown Imagery studio to instruct workshop. - November 10, 2017 - Black Belt Community Foundation

Operation Food Search Introduces Afterschool Meal Program

St. Louis non-profit agency to provide "super snack" opportunity to children. - November 09, 2017 - Operation Food Search

A New and Unique Social Network to Promote Gratitude

WannaThankYou is a unique social network to promote gratitude. It is an initiative to make the world a happy place with the power of gratitude and appreciation. Users can share thank you messages, connect with people and express gratitude in a fresh and exciting way. - November 03, 2017 - Wanna Thank You

Camp Bow Wow to Kick Off Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA with Keynote Speech

President of Nation’s Leading Pet Care Franchise Shares Proven Techniques & Expert Insights with Expo Attendees. - November 01, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow

Hawker Pacific Aerospace Recognized for Partnering with ECF to Employ Adults with Developmental Disabilities

In honor of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), the California Disability Services Association recognized Hawker Pacific Aerospace for partnering with Exceptional Employment Solutions for hiring 12 adults with special needs, trained and supported by the Exceptional Children's Foundation. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Culver City Recognizes Dr. Scott Bowling for His Exceptional Leadership

October is Disability Awareness Month in the City of Culver City. As part of the local celebration, Dr. Scott Bowling, President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), was recognized for his leadership in creating an inclusive community for individuals of all abilities. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Fundraising Efforts Underway for Chhiring Foundation U.S.’s Langtang, Nepal Health Post Project

Non-profit’s first effort focuses on constructing a new Health Post and developing a fund for ongoing operations. - October 25, 2017 - Chhiring Foundation U.S.

Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation Launches Virtual Art Gallery to Help Establish Autonomic Disorders Clinic at Medical University of South Carolina

Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation launched today a virtual art gallery aimed at raising funds to establish a permanent Research Chair of Autonomic Disorders at the Medical University of South Carolina. Artists’ Eye on Dysautonomia features works from Charleston-area artists, as well as others... - October 24, 2017 - Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation

The Dallas United Nations Association Partners with North Texas Leaders to Recognize United Nations Day

What: United Nations Day - On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations officially came into being with the ratification of its founding charter. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, The Dallas United Nations Association and North Texas community leaders will celebrate the life-saving work of the United Nations and... - October 22, 2017 - Dallas United Nations Association of the U.S.A.

Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors

Paul Kusserow, President and CEO of Amedisys, joins Board of national dream-granting organization. - October 21, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Two Years Out, ANOC Completes Coordination Meetings with Local Organizing Committee in San Diego

The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Events Working Group delegates have given the green light to the San Diego Exploratory Foundation (SDEF), hosts and exclusive marketing rights holders of the ANOC World Beach Games in 2019, to move to the next phase of preparations, after two days of successful coordination meetings in San Diego. - October 19, 2017 - San Diego Exploratory Foundation

2 Years’ Adventure to Uganda to Help Street Children

Alongside Africa, a Folkestone based non-profit organisation run by volunteers, has embarked on a 2 year mission to Uganda to establish the Amasiko Halfway House for Ugandan street children. They have erected a 240 square metre structure that will be used as a transitional home for the street... - October 18, 2017 - Alongside Africa

Operation Food Search Raises More Than $53,000 at Golf Tournament

24th annual fundraiser to benefit St. Louis non-profit agency's programs and services. - October 11, 2017 - Operation Food Search

MVPSF Receives the Largest Donation in Organization’s History Estate of Mountain View Resident Contributes $250,000

Thanks to the generosity of estate managers for long-time Mountain View resident Elizabeth Ruth Wallace, the Mountain View Public Safety Foundation has received its largest-ever donation - $250,000 to support and enhance public safety education in Mountain View. “We are grateful and excited... - October 05, 2017 - Mountain View Public Safety Foundation

The Grant Hero Foundation Launches Its Direct Giving Platform with a Personal Grant from Vinny Lingham, CEO of Civic

The Grant Hero Foundation aims to disrupt the non-profit industry with personal direct grant giving recorded on the Ethereum blockchain. - September 28, 2017 - The Grant Hero Foundation

Vista Equity Partners Pledge $1 Million USD to Akshaya Patra

Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners announced their philanthropic investment in Akshaya Patra to deliver millions of meals to Indian school children. - September 28, 2017 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation

The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Invests $10 Million to Double Impact of Successful Children’s Mental Health Initiative

Four Communities to Receive Resources to Build Systems of Care - September 27, 2017 - Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation

Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to Recognize Retiring Seattle Police Department K9 Patrol Dog Ziva on Oct. 14; SPD’s 1st Female Generalist Patrol Dog Served 7.5 Years

With more than 5000 police calls, 81 felony arrests, 23 misdemeanor arrests and more under her collar, Seattle Police Department’s K9-3 Ziva is ready for retirement this fall before her 10th birthday on Nov.15. In addition to her crime fighting, with her partner A/Sergeant Mark Wong, Ziva’s helped raise more than $40,000 over the years for local animal organizations, including the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation. SASF will recognize Ziva on Oct. 14 at Raining Cats & Dogs Auction. - September 25, 2017 - Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation

Speakers Announced for Adolescent Health Open Forum Event to Spotlight LGBTQ, Provider Training, Social Media and Confidentiality

An open forum on Adolescent Health will be held in Oconomowoc, WI on October 5, 2017. Hot topics including LGBTQ, Physicians and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH), social media and confidentiality. The event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and will be held at the Aurora Medical Center Summit. - September 25, 2017 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

INSPIREDD: a Non-Profit Making Organization with a Difference

INSPIREDD, an organization that is ready to evoke high flying deeds when it comes to tackling crisis arising with poverty, water, health, environment and disaster in the world's poorest countries proudly announces their new Non-Profit making Organization NPO which is registered in Canada as an... - September 24, 2017 - INSPIREDD

Project Mama & PRFI Unite for Hurricane Maria & Earthquake Relief

Divas Leading Project Mama joins forces with PRFI and local Uptown Manhattan, Bronx, & New Jersey businesses for Hurricane Maria and earthquake relief. - September 24, 2017 - Project Mama

L.M. Foundation Presents Grammy Nominated Miki Howard Two Day Special Event Celebrating Domestic Violence Survivors

Grammy Nominated Miki Howard is teaming up with L.M. Foundation to headline The "Aspiring 2B A Better Me™ Benefit Event Series." The two day event which starts Friday, October 20, 2017, in Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University's Murphy's Fine Arts Theater. - September 22, 2017 - L.M. Foundation

Donna Krauser is Named Chief of Out of Home Care at the Children’s Home Network

The former Director of Fostering Families at the Children’s Home Network, Donna Krauser, has been promoted to Chief of Out of Home Care within the organization. Donna Krauser, CWCM-Sup and CWLC-Sup brings over 28 years of prior experience in child welfare to Children’s Home Network,... - September 20, 2017 - Children's Home Network

DooWee Wins SHEntrepreneurship Grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation

DooWee co-founders have won a SHEntrepreneurship grant from the Kpartnerz Foundation. The funding will allow them to finish development of the app and launch by the end of the year. - September 19, 2017 - Kpartnerz Foundation

1st Annual Parents Perthes Conference Kicks Off October 7th at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX

On October 7th at 9am, 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 on Perthes. The conference is designed to empower parents with knowledge, information, and the opportunity to... - September 14, 2017 - Perthes Foundation

September 26 is National Voter Registration Day 2017

The Urban Flight Foundation plans event to register voters in time for the Virginia General election. - September 14, 2017 - The Urban Flight Foundation

Local High School Interns Dig Deep Into Virtual Reality

On August 19th, high school students from all over the DMV came together to present their final research projects to three established professionals. This was the last stage in their six-week internship program. Dr. Mingu Lee started TALK Youth Leadership three years ago as a way to give... - September 14, 2017 - TALK Youth Leadership

High School Students Believe Virtual Reality is Real: from Entertainment to Cyber Security, Business, Environment, Military and Health Care

This past summer, six high-school interns had a wonderful time in researching and presenting their future career interests to General Robert Farrell, Mr. James Chung of Booz Allen Hamilton, and Captain Seunghok Kang of USAMRIID. The students gathered at the Vienna building in Virginia on August... - September 14, 2017 - TALK Youth Leadership

Unity Foundation and Peace Channel's Peace Day Global Broadcast Features Celebrity Peace Messages from Michael Douglas, Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall and More

United Nations International Day of Peace – September 21, 2017 - September 08, 2017 - Unity Foundation

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