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ECF Thanks Over 70 Business Partners That Include Developmentally Disabled in Their Bottom Line

The Exceptional Children's Foundation recognized over 70 businesses who partner with the entrepreneurial non-profit to create a lifespan of opportunities for children, students and adults with developmental disabilities, including educational and job placement programs. - June 25, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Amy Ziering Hosts The Hunting Ground Sexual Assault Documentary

Emmy Award-Winning Producer Amy Ziering to Host Austin Screening of College Sexual Assault Documentary, The Hunting Ground. - June 24, 2016 - Survive2Thrive Foundation

Dream Foundation Appoints Corporate Executives to National Board of Directors

Vince Griffin and David Nygren join Board of national dream-granting organization. - June 24, 2016 - Dream Foundation

Poets Choice Publishing is Proud to Launch the Fourth Collection of Poetry by W. M. Rivera, Featuring Art Work by Master Painter, Miguel Condé: CAFÉ SELECT

Poets Choice Publishing working with the WilliamMeredithFoundation.org, has recently been established to promote high quality poetry by established and emerging poets, including this year's 2016 Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Gray Jacobik. William Rivera's latest collection, CAFÉ SELECT continues the publishers dedication to challenging voices for serious readers of poetry and fiction. Poets-Choice.com - June 23, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation

Cycling Advocacy Veterans Seeking to Secure Their Legacy Look to Planned Giving as a Viable Tool

The Active Transportation Alliance partnered with The Advise Us Fund to offer expanded giving options to donors. This new partnership will go a long way in supporting Active Trans in its future development and planned giving efforts. - June 23, 2016 - The Advise Us Fund

Young Ukrainian Directors Summed Up Their Work on the 69th Cannes Film Festival

The Café L’Etage hosted the informal meeting of the young Ukrainian directors who took part in the 69th Cannes Film Festival with the founder of the NGO "Initiative for the Future,” Igor Iankovskyi, who financed their journey to the Côte d’Azur, and the Head of the Ukrainian State Film Agency, Philip Illienko. - June 18, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation

Project WeHOPE Chosen to be Honored at First-Ever California Nonprofits Day Celebration

On Wednesday, June 22, Project WeHOPE will be honored as a Nonprofit of the Year at a celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento. State Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) selected Project WeHOPE out of hundreds of organizations as an exceptional nonprofit in his... - June 17, 2016 - Project WeHOPE

MemorialCare Breast Center at Saddleback Opens New Breast Center in Irvine

The Center Offers the Latest Technology, Expert Staff and Patient Convenience - June 16, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Operation Food Search Receives $1 Million Gift from St. Louis Foundation

Funds from Crawford Taylor Foundation help agency move forward with capital campaign - June 15, 2016 - Operation Food Search

Akshaya Patra Encourages Government School Kids to Dream Big

Aiming for 100 Scholarships in the coming year through a giving every dream a chance inititiative. - June 14, 2016 - The Akshaya Patra Foundation

Orphanages Receive High Speed Internet and Laptops

Real Recognize Real Foundation Launches #Net4Kids Initiative. 2 Orphanages receive high speed internet and Laptops. - June 13, 2016 - Real Recognize Real Foundation

Lake Hopatcong Foundation Gala and Auction Set for July 30, 2016

The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to improving Lake Hopatcong for all, now and in the years to come, will be hosting the annual Gala and Auction on July 30, 2016, at the historical Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. The gala offers a splendid evening of food and... - June 12, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation

Dream Foundation’s Second Annual Summer Dream Helps Give Life to Final Dreams

Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from fresh, summer themed fundraiser. - June 08, 2016 - Dream Foundation

Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Partners with GiGi’s Playhouse

President, Maegan Spontak Selects GiGi’s Playhouse as the Club’s Focus Partner for 2016-2017. - June 07, 2016 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh

Chauncey Lufkin, Founder - Announcing Foundation Sponsorship of Culinary Creations Event to Benefit Quantum House

The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation is a proud sponsor of Culinary Creations on Monday, June 6, 2016, in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The event is a benefit for Quantum House. - June 04, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation

Igor Iankovskyi Has Announced the Winners of the Short-Films Contest "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!"

The BEL ÉTAGE concert hall in 2016 has accommodated the solemn prize-awarding ceremony for the winners of the short-films contest: "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!" The initiative of the contest belongs to the philanthropist Igor Iankovskyi, whereas the organizing committee is presided by the young Ukrainian director Nikon Romanchenko. - June 03, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation

KP3 Sweets, a Maryland-Based Sweet Shop, Runs Fundraiser for Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation

Nikki Pruett, owner of KP3 Sweets, a family owned and operated sweet shop, is holding a fundraiser from June 1st to June 15th to support her sister, Tenora Finley, and her breast cancer foundation, Rays of Hope Foundation (ROH). Fifty percent of all proceeds from KP3’s will go towards... - June 03, 2016 - Rays of Hope Foundation

Igor Iankovskyi Met with Jamala to Congratulate Her with the Victory in the Eurovision Song Contest

On the eve of the day, commemorating the anniversary of the Crimean tatar genocide, Igor Iankovskyi, philanthropist and founder of the charitable foundation The Initiative for the Future met with Jamala, the Ukrainian winner of the Eurovision. - June 03, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation

NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas

Tax Defense Network® Receives Ethics Award from Better Business Bureau

Representatives from Tax Defense Network® were welcomed by members of the Better Business Bureau to receive a 2016 Torch Award for Ethics. The event was held at the Deer Creek Country Club on Wednesday, May 25th. Tax Defense Network® was among a handful of local businesses to be recognized... - June 01, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)

2016 Provider Exchange® Launches Second Cohort at LSA Annual Conference

Focusing on Finding Families for Older Youth in Foster Care - May 31, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America

Dreams for Veterans Fulfills Final Dream for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Longtime Girl Scouts of America Volunteer

Dedicated veteran and volunteer to be honored with the delivery of her final Dream over Memorial Day weekend. - May 28, 2016 - Dream Foundation

Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s Job Board Launches

Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, continues their community outreach support with their latest Job Board project. The Job Board was launched in early March as a way of connecting job seekers with local businesses in the Lake Hopatcong area. “Since we are in contact with local... - May 25, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation

Fashion, Food and Entertainment at Santa Barbara’s New Artisan Marketplace Benefits Dream Foundation

Generation Dream hosts second annual Summer Dream to benefit local charity and give life to the final Dreams of terminally-ill young adults. - May 25, 2016 - Dream Foundation

Education Foundation Highlights Robotic Advances from Drone Show

The XPONENTIAL 2016 (AUVSI) show included over 600 firms representing commercial, academic and military organizations offering hardware, software, data gathering and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and recon) systems in the U.S. and worldwide. In its role as a clearing house for teachers and students in the robotics world, The National Robotics Education Foundation (NREF) sent a team to record and disseminate some of the key products, tools, and services at the show. - May 24, 2016 - The NREF

Spring Gala 2016 ~ An Evening of Gratitude Kicks Off I’MAGINE Space Redesign Project

Guests transported to Provence during an elegant evening emceed by celebrity chef Dean Sheremet - May 23, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

New Book: Reset Your World With What They Didn't Teach Us

Visionary, Writer and Owner of Reset Your World LLC, Stephanie, has written a new book and three guides to target the minds of many to access their truth by sharing the journey of hers. - May 22, 2016 - Reset Your World LLC

Community Gathered at Historic Bates Ranch House for 6th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon to Benefit Local Program

Annual event celebrated volunteers who assemble and deliver more than 150 fresh bouquets each week throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. - May 22, 2016 - Dream Foundation

More Than 40 Physicians at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Excellence by Orange County Medical Association

A total of 44 physicians on staff at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center have been honored by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) with a Physicians of Excellence award. The OCMA recognized these physicians for going above and beyond in serving their profession and patients. “We... - May 19, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes

Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Lutheran Services in America Joins Grantmakers in Aging

Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) has joined Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) as an associate member, aligning two national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of seniors in the U.S. “Lutherans are the largest faith-based group serving seniors today and we are honored to... - May 18, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America

LSA Announces Partnership with Resilience AmeriCorps to Help Underserved Communities be Better Prepared for Shocks and Stresses

Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) announces a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps VISTA, to participate in the Resilience AmeriCorps program. This new initiative helps communities plan and... - May 15, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America

Women Empowerment Week

Local author and motivational speaker, Stephinie R. Johnson has declared 5/15/2016-5/21/2016 to be “Women Empowerment Week.” This is a widespread social media event which will allow users from all around the globe to support women and help to increase the empowerment and encouragement of women who suffer from domestic violence. - May 13, 2016 - Poetic Representations Co., LLC

Tax Defense Network® Offers Support to Charity Golf Tournament

Tax Defense Network® donated to the annual Mile High Golf Tournament on Friday, April 29th. The charitable event was held at the World Golf Village, with proceeds going to support the Nepalese school, Shree Shanka Devi. This education hub for local villagers has been struggling since spring,... - May 11, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)

Q Foundation Surveys HIV+ People in Advance of Presidential Forum

The Q Foundation, also known as the AIDS Housing Alliance SF, today released a survey - 2016 HIV+ Community Member’s Survey of Attitudes & Priorities. Q Foundation is seeking the input of HIV+ people on the survey - feedback is important in shaping a national dialogue regarding the path forward in the struggle for people living with HIV/AIDS. - May 08, 2016 - AHASF

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's New Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness in May and Every Day

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation believes the conversation about brain tumors is bigger than just one month. That’s why the world's largest nonprofit funder of childhood brain tumor research is kicking off Brain Tumor Awareness Month with the “May and Every Day” campaign. - May 02, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Sow for Love Seeks Volunteers for Haiti Mission

Sow for Love, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serve impoverished women in Haiti, is in need of volunteers to sew and help make hygiene kits that will be sent to hundreds of girls and women in August. Sow for Love, which is based in Lesage, W.Va., is partnering with International... - April 30, 2016 - Sow For Love

Dream Foundation’s 6th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds for Community Program That Delivers Comfort to Thousands of Local Residents

Annual event celebrates dedicated volunteers who assemble and deliver more than 150 fresh bouquets each week throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County. - April 30, 2016 - Dream Foundation

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Introduces Free Toolkit for Newly Diagnosed Families

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the Star Portfolio, a new resource for families of children recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. “Our new Star Portfolio is a toolkit designed to help families of newly diagnosed brain tumor patients partner... - April 28, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

Pediatrician of the Year, Legislator of the Year Recognized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP)

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics recently awarded two child health advocates with its highest honors. Ann Behrmann, MD, FAAP was recognized as WIAAP's Pediatrician of the Year, and Rep. Joan Ballweg was named Legislator of the Year. - April 28, 2016 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

The Heights Foundation Expands Culinary Training and Job Placement Program

The Heights Foundation is expanding their culinary training and job placement program. The 14 week program, currently in place at The Heights Center will expand to include the Grace Church campuses in Cape Coral and Fort Myers in May. - April 27, 2016 - The Heights Foundation

Tigerlily Foundation’s 4th Annual Pajama Glam Party

Tigerlily Foundation is excited that ladies in the DC region will be allowed to wear their pajamas in public for the fourth year in a row! Tigerlily Foundation is pleased to present the 4th Annual Pajama Glam Party, to celebrate health & wellness with women and girls, on Saturday, June 18th... - April 26, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation

Dementia Society Taps Aging Specialist for Advisory Council

Noted aging expert and author Michael Baird Fossel, MD, PhD, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Dementia Society of America. He will serve as a medical consultant on dementia-related illnesses. “The Dementia Society of America is honored to have Dr. Fossel serve as an... - April 26, 2016 - Dementia Society of America

Tigerlily Foundation Launches Comprehensive Program to Support Young Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Tigerlily Foundation is excited to announce the re-design and launch of its Metastatic Young (MY) Living in Focus Empowered (LIFE) program offerings to provide comprehensive programming to meet the unique needs of younger women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Although women over 45... - April 26, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation

Time to Play Winning at Life: It's Time to Get Back to Basics Conference

The Winning at Life: It's Time to Get Back to Basics Conference is less than a month away. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight on some of the most important aspects of enjoying life. To register for the event, visit timetoplay.com - April 24, 2016 - TimetoPlay

LHF Earth Day Free Giveaway and Facebook Contest

Beginning this Earth Day, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation announces a free giveaway and Facebook contest to get everyone more involved in litter cleanup efforts. Local residents can stop by the foundation office to get their free trash grabber pole beginning on April 22, 2016 while supplies last. - April 23, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation

Fahad Al Tamimi to Host a Special Dinner in Support of Research Into Radiation Therapy

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