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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.
Bank of America Awards $7,500 Grant to The Heights Foundation
Bank of America has awarded a grant of $7,500 for general operating support to The Heights Foundation. The grant provides vital funding support to The Foundation that builds strong-self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “The poverty level for families in Harlem Heights... - August 20, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
St. Louis Motorcyclists Rev It Up at Ride for Kids
St. Louis motorcyclists gathered over the weekend to honor 11 local brain tumor survivors at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Ride for Kids event. The family-friendly event, held at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, raised $46,290 to support the foundation's lifesaving research... - August 19, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Rappellers to Go “Over The Edge” to Support The Heights Foundation
Eighty people can check rappelling down 17 stories off their bucket lists this fall. The fundraiser, benefiting The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, will take place Friday, October 23 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at The Hyatt... - August 14, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Tourette Association of America Appoints Michelle Barnes as Interim President
The Tourette Association of America, the only national organization serving the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, today announced that their Board of Directors has appointed Michelle Barnes as interim President of the Association, effective immediately. In this role, Barnes will draw... - August 13, 2015 - Tourette Association of America
Lutheran Services in America Successfully Meets Thrivent Financial Foundation’s $50,000 Challenge Grant
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is thrilled to announce that it has met the Thrivent Financial Foundation’s (Thrivent) Challenge Grant for the LSA 20-500 Fund, a three-year fundraising campaign commemorating and building towards LSA’s 20th anniversary and the 500th anniversary of the... - August 13, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Hospice of Saddleback Valley Selected to Participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model
Model aims to increase choice and quality by enabling individuals to receive palliative and curative care concurrently. Many seniors, disabled Americans, and family members of individuals who suffer from life limiting illnesses must choose between the support services provided through hospice care... - August 11, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Special Art by Special Hands
On August 12, 2015, The Arc Tampa Bay is pleased to present an engaging evening at Syd Entel Galleries in Safety Harbor, Special Art by Special Hands. This group exhibition will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 247 Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor. Proceeds from art sales will benefit The Arc... - August 09, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills to support the ECF Kayne Eras School. This grant will help provide comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and enrichment programs for K-12 students with special needs to... - August 07, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from QueensCare
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from QueensCare. This grant will provide early intervention and family support services to young children with developmental disabilities and delays in their Early Start Program. ECF’s Early Start... - August 05, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from the Alcoa Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Alcoa Foundation. This grant for the ECF Kayne Eras Center School will support the work of the Kayne Eras Coding Academy, which teaches basic programming and computer science principles to ninth and... - August 05, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Motorcyclists in Three States Help Children with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists gathered in three states over the weekend and raised $103,927 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The events in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania honored 25 local brain tumor survivors on Aug. 2: Andrea, Andrew, Angel, Annabelle, Bo, Catie, Gianna, James, Jon,... - August 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Nonprofit Times Magazine Recognizes Lutheran Services in America in Annual Power & Influence Top 50 List
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) President and CEO, Charlotte Haberaecker, has been honored as one of this year’s recipients of The NonProfit Times magazine’s “Power & Influence Top 50” listing for her impact on behalf of the LSA network and Lutheran social ministry. - August 03, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Interbike Presents Bike MS: Las Vegas
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Charity Cycling Series to Host Las Vegas Ride in Partnership with Interbike - July 31, 2015 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Hosts a Night in the Caribbean
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Gala Fundraising Event. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:00pm-12:00am at Elements Eatery & Mixology (formerly The Tides Restaurant & Lounge), located at 46580 Expedition Dr., Lexington Park, MD... - July 31, 2015 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
Riders in Midwest, South Raise Funds for the PBTF
From the southern hills to the Midwestern plains, Ride for Kids motorcyclists combined to raise more than $90,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 26. More than 300 participants attended the East Tennessee and Kansas City Ride for Kids events to honor their local brain tumor... - July 29, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Custer Institute to Host a Program "Billions in Spanish Gold Off Florida's Beaches" Sponsored by the National Foundation for Marine Sciences
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences, has announced today that it will be co-sponsoring a lecture entitled “Billions in Spanish Gold off Florida's Beaches” at the Custer Institute on Main Bayview Rd. Southold, NY. The program will take place Saturday October 8 at 7pm. The... - July 27, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation. This grant for ECF’s Supported Employment Program will help provide an array of services to assist adults with developmental disabilities to gain... - July 26, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Dress for Success SW Florida Offering Professional Retail Training
Walmart funding helps Going Places Network improve women’s career prospects. - July 25, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Graham's Foundation Announces #champions4preemies Campaign
The global prematurity organization is collecting thank yous for its 2015 Hope, Resilience & Miracles Awards recipients. - July 24, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Dress for Success SW Florida and VOM FASS Naples Partner to Raise Funds
VOM FASS Naples at Mercato is pleased to partner with Dress for Success SW Florida to raise funds to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women and its grand opening in Naples. VOM FASS has committed to contributing 5% of all daily sales every Tuesday starting July 21st through the... - July 23, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL