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Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored with Five-Star Recognition in National Study
The Healthgrades Study of Patient Outcomes in Nearly 4,500 Hospitals Finds Saddleback Memorial Among the Best Nationally. - October 29, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
3rd Annual Lake Loop Raises Nearly $50,000 for Lake Hopatcong
More than 250 participants in the third annual Lake Loop fitness event on October 11 collectively raised more than $48,000 to help support the Lake Hopatcong and its efforts to protect and improve New Jersey’s largest lake. - October 28, 2015 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
UCLA and USC Are Rivals in Hope... Schools Unite in the Fight Against Brain Tumors on November 8, 2015
The 8th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research will be held at Dockwieler State Beach on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The event brings together schools and teams from all over the Southern California area and raises funds for cutting edge brain tumor research. - October 26, 2015 - TBKF
Educational Documentary by Tortoise and Finch Productions Challenges Stereotypes on Domestic Violence
Directed and Produced by a Domestic Violence Survivor, “You Look a Lot Like Me” Explores Social Pandemic of Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. - October 24, 2015 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
31 Artists Won a Spot at the Miami Photo Salon, an Event Created by the Cuban American Phototheque Foundation
Miami Photo Salon at Spectrum Art Show released the list of artists participating in the exhibit, that grants a $2500 Gran Prix Best Image every year. The Salon will be taking place inside the famous Art Fair next December 2-6, during the world renowned Miami Art Week in Midtown Miami, simultaneous to Art Basel in Miami Beach. - October 23, 2015 - Cuban American Phototheque Foundation
Charity Golf Tournament at Belleair Country Club
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation will host their annual Christine Bond Memorial Golf Classic this Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Belleair Country Club to raise funds for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - October 22, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Local Barber Shop Supports Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Local Barber Shop Employees wear T-shirts with Rays of Hope Foundation logo to spread awareness during October - October 17, 2015 - Rays of Hope Foundation
Dream Foundation Honors Gentiva Hospice Foundation and Salutes Supporters of Newly Launched Dreams for Veterans Program at 2015 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness–will honor corporate Partner in Dreams Gentiva Hospice Foundation and salute the supporters of the newly launched Dreams for Veterans program at the 14th... - October 16, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Educate the Children Foundation, Inc. Announces New Executive Vice Chairman & Executive Board Member
ETC Foundation has selected The Republic of Ghana as its headquarters for the Continent of Africa. - October 15, 2015 - Educate the Children Foundation Inc.
Experience the Emerald Effect! An Enchanting Evening Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit at the Newly Renovated Shed 5 in the Eastern Market on November 6
An Inaugural Fundraiser for Community Service Programs that Support Children, Youth, Adults and Senior Citizens in Detroit and Its Surrounding Communities - October 15, 2015 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit
Big Name Sponsors Help Local Non-Profit Raise Money for New, Youth Scholarship Fund
Sponsors like Mercedes Benz of Plano, Neiman Marcus, Ruth's Chris Steak House and Eatzi's donate to The Jim Utley Foundation's upcoming masquerade party to help the non-profit raise money for new 2016 scholarship fund. The event will be held on October 23rd, the beginning of Red Ribbon Week (National Drug Awareness) in downtown historic Plano at a new venue, 34Events. The scholarship fund will help families pay for sports and other extracurricular activities as well as drug and alcohol treatment - October 14, 2015 - The Jim Utley Foundation
Tax Defense Network, LLC, Turns a New Corner with Service Excellence
Tax Defense Network, LLC, provides tax solutions to people of America who pay taxes. They help their client at every level of the process. This week is the celebration week for the company, because they have got 1,000 of positive reviews on the Better Business Bureau website. - October 14, 2015 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Baby Docs Sell Out Dizz’s As Is Event to Raise Over $16,000
Physicians’ Annual Fundraiser Benefits Saddleback Memorial Women & Children’s Services. - October 13, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
OANO Announces Attorney General’s Office Support of Standards for Excellence
The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) announced today that the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section has endorsed the Standards for Excellence, the nonprofit ethics and accountability code, training and accreditation provided by OANO. “OANO’s Standards... - October 11, 2015 - OANO
Jordin Sparks to Join DIVAS Simply Singing! 25th Anniversary Gala
Actor and Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the addition of Jordin Sparks to the 25th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! gala. - October 10, 2015 - DIVA Foundation
Dress for Success SW Florida’s Epic Free Shopping Event Returns Nov. 6
Rack up unbelievable bargains on high-end merchandise at Shop for Success. - October 10, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Charles Weidman Dance Foundation's NYPL Preservation Project
The Charles Weidman Dance Foundation and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts take steps to digitize and preserve the Weidman moving image archive in the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at Lincoln Center. - October 09, 2015 - The Charles Weidman Dance Foundation, Inc.
Northern California Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Nearly 200 motorcyclists gathered for the Northern California Ride for Kids over the weekend to support children battling brain tumors. As of ride time, the family-friendly motorcycle event in Fairfield, Calif., had raised $59,342 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event honored... - October 07, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
New Research Aims to Promote High-Quality Civic and Political Engagement
Spencer Foundation launches $2 million effort to create first-of-their-kind measures. - October 06, 2015 - Spencer Foundation
Touching Tiny Lives Event and Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24, 2015 and Sunday, October 25, 2015 - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Touching Tiny Lives Foundation
Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 30
Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 30, 2015... - September 30, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
American and European Contemporary Realists Join in Historic Collaborative International Art Exhibit
The ARC Salon and Figurativas art competitions will exhibit together for the first time this November, bringing together one of the largest collaborative exhibits in contemporary realism to date. - September 30, 2015 - The Da Vinci Initiative
Bostonians Walk, Run for Kids with Brain Tumors
About 200 Bostonians gathered on Sept. 26 for the Starry Night Boston 8.5K, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. At start time, the event had raised $27,074 to help fund the foundation’s lifesaving research and life-changing family support programs. The crowd gathered for the... - September 30, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists Contribute $167,000 to Aid Sick Children
From the Las Vegas Strip to the Capitol area, more than 700 motorcyclists gathered for children battling brain tumors over the weekend. As of ride time, the family-friendly Baltimore-Washington and Las Vegas Ride for Kids events had raised $167,459 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor... - September 30, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
DIVAS Simply Singing! 25th Anniversary Gala
Entertainment legend and HIV/AIDS activist Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates the 25th anniversary of her DIVA Foundation's DIVAS Simply Singing! concert to be held on October 24, 2015 in Hollywood, California. - September 27, 2015 - DIVA Foundation
Teen Success Inc. Celebrates the Accomplishments of Central Valley Teen Moms
Teen mothers share their stories and their successes with supporters and members of the Fresno community during the Open House at Fresno Barrios Unidos on Wednesday, September 30th. - September 25, 2015 - Teen Success
Gabe's Heart Foundation Announces the 1st Annual GHF 5K Walk/Run
Kimberly Jacobs, co-founder of GHF and mother of Gabriel says, “My 12 year son, Gabriel Michael Jacobs, passed away in April 2015 unexpectedly and suddenly from a left Anomalous Coronary Artery. We never knew he had any issue. He was a gentle giant @ 5'10, a star athlete and anti-bullying mediator. We are having a 5k walk / run on November 21, 2015 at the zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC. Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Wells Fargo are a couple of the sponsors. Please encourage people to participate." - September 23, 2015 - Gabes Heart Foundation
Philadelphia Athletes Complete 8.5k for Kids with Brain Tumors
The City of Brotherly Love welcomed about 750 walkers and runners on Sept. 19 for the Philadelphia Starry Night 8.5K, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. At start time, the event had raised $47,974 to help fund the foundation’s lifesaving research and life-changing family... - September 23, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Golden State Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
More than 330 motorcyclists gathered for children battling brain tumors at the San Diego Ride for Kids event over the weekend. As of ride time, this motorcycle event had raised $35,912 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event at Mira Costa College in Cardiff honored four local... - September 23, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Gives $1 Million to Fall Prevention Program
Gift to be invested in staff and equipment at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center - September 19, 2015 - Barrow Neurological Foundation
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to The Heights Foundation
The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has awarded The Heights Foundation a grant of $25,000 for School Success Programs at The Heights Center. The grant provides funding support to The Center’s After School and Summer Camp programs for at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights... - September 17, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Motorcyclists from Coast to Coast Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists from Birmingham, Philadelphia and Puget Sound hit the road for children battling brain tumors during Ride for Kids events over the weekend. These family-friendly motorcycle events, held in Leeds, Ala., Phoenixville, Pa., Carnation, Wash., raised more than $150,000 to support the... - September 16, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Urgent: Funding Needed to Save the Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch
The Wildlife Center at Crosstimbers Ranch (WCCR), a 501(c) 3 non-profit wildlife rescue organization, needs immediate funding to pay off its property or risk closing its doors. “We are currently able to maintain our daily operations but we do not have enough to take on a mortgage or buy the... - September 15, 2015 - Crosstimbers Ranch Wildlife Center
Local Business Hosts Benefit for Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
On September 19, 2015, Employee Leasing Strategies (ELS) is hosting "A Night in Old Hollywood" to benefit The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation. The evening of dancing, live and silent auctions, raffle games and musical stylings of Motown band Act III will thrill attendees. The event will be held... - September 12, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Boris Kodjoe Joins Sports Legends in Inspiring Youth at My Brother's Keeper Sports Box Dialogue
Checkered Flag Run Foundation Answers President Obama's Challenge to Help Youth Reach Their Full Potential with event to Inspire and Encourage Students via Local Sports Legends and Executives at MBK: Sports Box Dialogue - September 11, 2015 - Checkered Flag Run Foundation
MillionDogsClub Launches New Social Website That Offers a Creative and Meaningful Way to Donate to Dogs in Need
Today MillionDogsClub.com launched the first ever 1,000,000 dogs club. The goal of the MillionDogsClub is to create a unique community of dog lovers and raise awareness around the growing epidemic of animal cruelty by donating to organizations that help dogs who suffer and die every year due to negligence and abuse. - September 10, 2015 - MillionDogsClub
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Norris Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation to support the ECF Kayne Eras Center School. This grant will help provide comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and enrichment programs for K-12 students... - September 10, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Two Brave Childhood Cancer Survivors Take the Ohio State Vs Michigan Rivalry to Raise Money for Be Brave Foundation
Two young fans who both beat cancer take their college football rivalry to the next level for childhood cancer awareness month. - September 09, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
Tax Defense Network, LLC Continues to Evolve
Joe and Frank Valinho, founders of Tax Defense Network®, have recently announced the shifting of their company to a bigger and better central location of the Jacksonville City from which they can now serve to more taxpayers with their services. - September 06, 2015 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Seeing Stars Foundation’s P.R.E.P.S. Youth Sports Concussion Symposium
A Series of Presentations by Concussion Experts on: Prevention; Research, Education, Prevention, and Safety. - September 06, 2015 - Seeing Stars Foundation
Awards Banquet Spotlights People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc Tampa Bay will hold its 52nd Annual Banquet on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Sheraton Sand Key. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner and award presentations. Tickets are available for $45.00 per attendee. To make reservations,... - September 05, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
O.U.R. Host Charity Gala to Rescue Children in Sex Trafficking
Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) is excited to announce its annual Gala to raise funds to rescue kidnapped children from sex slavery around the world. This year the theme of the evening is “Homecoming,” which will reflect on the hope of pulling these children out of the horrible... - September 03, 2015 - Operation Underground Railroad
Casa Teresa Names OC Native, Lisa Wood Chief Executive Officer
Casa Teresa, a non-profit organization that provides a temporary home and comprehensive on-going support for pregnant women and their children has named Lisa Wood as its Chief Executive Officer. “Lisa Wood brings over 20 years of extensive fundraising and non-profit experience to the Casa... - September 03, 2015 - Casa Teresa
Alumni 4 America Launches Largest Educational Fundraiser in Nation's History
The Alumni 4 America initiative is changing the way parents, organizations and businesses invest in students' educational and empowerment needs. - August 30, 2015 - Alumni 4 America
American Academy of Neurology and Tourette Association of America Offer New Clinical Research Training Fellowship
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Tourette Association of America have announced a new Clinical Research Training Fellowship for 2016. This is the AAN’s first collaboration with the Tourette Association of America, and the Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Tourette... - August 27, 2015 - Tourette Association of America
New England, North Carolina Motorcyclists Hit Road for Kids
From the mountains of North Carolina to history-rich sites of Massachusetts, motorcyclists hit the road over the weekend for kids battling brain tumors. These family-friendly Ride for Kids events, held in Asheville, N.C., and Framingham, Mass., raised $84,236 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor... - August 27, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 40th Annual Dinner of Champions to Honor Criminal Minds Star Shemar Moore
Dinner to be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 - August 26, 2015 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Dementia Society of America Represented at Pioneer Network Conference
Kevin Jameson, president of the Dementia Society of America (DSA), a nonprofit group dedicated to raising awareness of all dementia-related conditions, recently attended the 2015 Pioneer Network Conference, the nation’s largest conference focusing on culture change and person-centered... - August 25, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Non-Profit Group Helps 100 Women at an Annual Royal Gala
The Hoff Foundation provides a spiritual, emotional, and physical makeover for women in need at Queen, It's a New Day Royal Gala Event. - August 23, 2015 - Hoff Foundation
I-Park Composers and Musicians Collaborative Residency Culminates in Series of Concerts in Connecticut & NYC August 23rd & 24th
In collaboration with Ensemble Mise-en, IPark's Composers + Musicians Collaborative Residency program will culminate in a series of concerts at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in East Haddam, CT on Sunday, August 23rd and the Cell on Monday, August 24th. - August 22, 2015 - I-Park Foundation, Inc.