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Graham's Foundation Announces Its 2015 Miracles Award Honoree, Dr. Alan R. Spitzer
The global prematurity organization will recognize neonatologist and researcher Dr. Spitzer's contributions to improving preemie outcomes. - July 22, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Ride for Kids Crosses Borders to Raise Funds for PBTF
Ride for Kids motorcyclists rode in three states to raise $392,428 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend. Riders in Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin honored 27 brain tumor survivors on July 19: Alyona, Amanda, April, Beckett, Carra, Catrina, Connor, Dominic, Emily, Hunter,... - July 22, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Dementia Society of America Speaks Out on Care
Kevin Jameson, president and founder of the nonprofit organization Dementia Society of America (DSA), was a keynote speaker at the first dementia care conference held on the West Coast by the Global Healthcare Professional Network. - July 21, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Graham's Foundation Announces Its 2015 Hope Award Honorees
The global prematurity organization will recognize the contributions of the authors of Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies. - July 17, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Lutheran Services in America Represented the LSA Network at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging
On July 13, Lutheran Services in America (LSA) President and CEO Charlotte Haberaecker represented the LSA network at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA). This invitation only, once-a-decade forum took place at the White House, and brought together nearly 200 aging policy experts,... - July 17, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Moon Cave Explored by WEX Foundation LEAP2 Project Team
Student Consulting Team Delivers Lunar Terrain Model for Robotic Reconnaissance Studies - July 16, 2015 - WEX Foundation
Social Media Benefits Local Charity
Employee Leasing Strategies launches social media campaign benefiting The Arc Tampa Bay. - July 16, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Atlanta Symphony Associates Announce 2015 – 2016 Board of Directors
The Atlanta Symphony Associates (ASA), the all-volunteer guild of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), today announces its Board of Directors for the 2015 – 2016 season. The new slate of leaders, joining Camille Kesler as President for the second year in a row, is committed to continuing the... - July 16, 2015 - Atlanta Symphony Associates
Two New 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Grant Competitions Open Today
Partners of the Americas and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced today the call for proposals for the seventh and eighth rounds of competitions of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants, which are open to higher education institutions (HEIs) throughout the... - July 15, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Ohio Motorcyclists Raise Funds for the PBTF
Motorcyclists from the Buckeye State banded together for children fighting brain tumors at the 24th Marysville Ride for Kids over the weekend. The July 11 event, which benefited the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, honored local brain tumor survivors Erin, Jared, Naomi and Seth as Ride for Kids... - July 15, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Los Angeles Charitable Foundation Summer Celebration Benefits Children of the Night
Children of the Night, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing America’s children from the ravages of prostitution, has received a $30,000 donation from the Los Angeles chapter of The Charitable Foundation. For the second year in a row, the chapter’s donation was $10,000 over the previous... - July 12, 2015 - The Charitable Foundation
Human Growth Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Walk for Kids Growth-LA on December 5th
Human Growth Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Walk for Kids Growth-LA event on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. - July 10, 2015 - Human Growth Foundation
Fighting Cancer and Autism in the Central Valley
Local Organizations Team Up to Fundraise for Children Fighting Cancer and Autism in the Central Valley through 4th Annual Bloodless Bullfight event. - July 09, 2015 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
The Heights Foundation Seeks Donations and Volunteers for School Supply Outreach
The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies and volunteer for The Heights Center’s annual outreach program. The August 15 event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Heights Center and... - July 03, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Living Out Unique Dreams’ 2nd Annual Black-Tie Gala to be Held on July 25, 2015
Living Out Unique Dreams (L.O.U.D.), a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is holding their 2nd Annual Black-Tie Gala to raise funds to help the at-risk youth within the Kissimmee, Florida community. - July 03, 2015 - United Charitable Programs
Ninety and Keeping a Strong Beat at The Arc Tampa Bay
Don Orchard, volunteer for The Arc Tampa Bay, will be celebrating his 90th birthday on July 8th at the TRAP Drumming Class. - July 03, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Holy Batrimony Theme Wedding! Batman Groom Weds Catwoman Bride at the Bourne Mansion.
An amazing Batman Themed Wedding was held at the Bourne Mansion by Rosario Cassata and His Bride Carolyn. They amazed their guests with his love for his boyhood hero Batman from the 1996 Batman TV Series starring Adam West. - July 02, 2015 - The Cassata Foundation
#GivingTuesday Reaches the West Coast as Local Charity the Gary L. Hoop Foundation Launches Giving Tuesday So-Cal
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia proclaims December 1st, 2015 to be #givingtuesday in the City of Long Beach. - July 02, 2015 - The Gary L. Hoop Foundation
Foundation of Hope Gives $560,000 for Mental Illness Research in Largest Funding Cycle Ever
The Foundation of Hope, a Raleigh-based nonprofit that funds the research and treatment of mental illness, has awarded $560,000 in research grants to seven investigators from UNC-Chapel Hill, Department of Psychiatry. Since 1984, the Foundation has awarded 119 scientific research grants totaling $4.3 million, which have leveraged well over $140 million in federal grants from the National Institute of Health. - July 02, 2015 - The Foundation of Hope for Research & Treatment of Mental Illness
Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Unite for Kids
Motorcyclists showed their support for children with brain tumors by raising $53,920 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 28. More than 200 participants gathered for the Northern Indiana Ride for Kids in South Bend to honor brain tumor survivors Adler, Daniel, Hannah, Jayden, Jennifer... - July 01, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Lutheran Services in America Elects New Board Members & Officers
Leading Midwestern Nonprofits Join the Board of One of Country’s Largest Human Services Networks. - July 01, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Lilly Sponsors Human Growth Foundation’s 2015 Family Day
Eli Lilly and Company sponsors Human Growth Foundation’s Family Day, in celebration of National Growth Awareness Week on September 20, 2015. - June 26, 2015 - Human Growth Foundation
Global LEAP, ClimateWorks, and CLASP Spearhead Groundbreaking Energy Access Program
Program to help organize and drive growth of off-grid renewable energy and appliance market - June 24, 2015 - CLASP
ECPA Senior Fellow Contributes to Pope Francis’s Encyclical
Thursday, June 18, Pope Francis released his long-awaited encyclical on the environment, a groundbreaking letter declaring climate change one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Dr. Dan Kammen, a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner who also serves as a Senior Fellow to the Energy and Climate... - June 20, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Dream Foundation Announces That Carol Brown, Troy Cox and Christopher Lincoln Have Been Appointed to the Board of Directors
Dream Foundation—the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness—is pleased to announce that Carol Brown, Troy Cox and Christopher Lincoln have been appointed to the Board of Directors. “The Dream Foundation family is... - June 19, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Teen Mothers Defying the Odds
Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success
Macular Degeneration Foundation Sparks Innovation Using Indoor GPS to Aid Blind
The Macular Degeneration Foundation (MDF), the nation’s oldest and most respected patient support and research promotion organization heralded the success of its first deployment of a groundbreaking indoor GPS system that helps blind and severely visually impaired people navigate conventions... - June 18, 2015 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Heights Center Announces New Arts Classes for Children and Adults
The Heights Center announces new visual and performing arts classes for children and adults. Classes in acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, keyboard, chorus and art will begin in September and will take place at the 14,000 square foot community center conveniently located between US 41 and McGregor... - June 17, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Motorcyclists in Colorado, Ohio Rally for Kids with Brain Tumors
From the Rocky Mountains to the Buckeye State, motorcyclists hit the road to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 14. More than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colo., and Independence, Ohio, to honor brain tumor survivors Amie, Ashley, Becca,... - June 17, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Madison Orr Hauenstein to Executive Director. - June 17, 2015 - The Arc Tampa Bay Foundation
Golfing for Graham's Foundation Comes to the Tri-State Area for a Second Time
Supporters, parents, and sponsors will gather at Bayonne to golf for prematurity. - June 15, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Texas Gala Benefits Dementia Society of America
The nonprofit Dementia Society of America was the focal point of a fundraising gala sponsored by The Autumn Leaves Foundation. - June 14, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall Burned to Ground: Fundraising Underway to Continue A.R.E. Summer Programs
Early in the morning of Friday, June 5, the A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall in Rural Retreat, VA was completely destroyed by fire. While no one was hurt, the majority of camp supplies were housed in the dining hall, and the hall served as the only kitchen source at A.R.E. Camp. The A.R.E. is reaching out for fundraising assistance to continue camp activities as planned beginning this week. - June 11, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
FoEverMeow Awarded Prestigious Best Friends Grant for Kitten Nursery
ForEverMeow Cat Rescue and Kitten Nursery has partnered with local shelters to help end the euthanasia of underage kittens in Coachella Valley shelters and move towards NoKillCV. - June 10, 2015 - ForEverMeow
Georgia, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Georgia and Virginia contributed $170,290 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 7. Nearly 1,000 participants gathered to help cure the kids in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va. The events honored brain tumor survivors Addison,... - June 10, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Be Brave Foundation Hosting Flash Mob Video Shoot for Pediatric Cancer
The Be Brave Foundation is proud to announce their #JustKeepDancing video shoot for the Ellen DeGeneres #JustKeepDancing Childhood Cancer Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer by recording a dance video, donating to a childhood cancer charity, and challenging others to do the same. - June 06, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences Announces Receipt of Grant from Seafarer Exploration Corp.
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has received a significant grant from the Seafarer Exploration Corp (SFRX), a company focused on archaeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks. The National Foundation for Marine Sciences... - June 04, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Partners with Read & Feed to Provide NC Students with Food for the Mind & Body
Most of us can remember a favorite book growing up that our parents would read to us and then, in time, we would read it to them. This sort of learning at home is critical in a child’s education and the absence of this parent-child interaction can result in reading deficiencies. Returning President, Leslie Ann Jackson, has charged the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh with working to close this gap by partnering with Read and Feed during the 2015-2016 year. - June 04, 2015 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
Bay Area Residents to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia in Annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™
The fifth annual event, taking place on July 18, calls attention to serious pregnancy disorder affecting mothers, babies. - May 30, 2015 - Preeclampsia Foundation
Autism Aid Expanded to Sacramento and Fresno County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Local charity provides support to families living with autism in Fresno and Sacramento. - May 30, 2015 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
The Spine Health Foundation Announces 2015 Hope Award Honoree
Dr. Timothy Fullagar Awarded 2015 Hope Award at Annual Charity Gala - May 29, 2015 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Funk Zone Fashion Show Seeks to Engage Youth with Charitable Work of Dream Foundation
Local swimwear designer Danielle Rocha hosts Summer Dream, a swimwear runway show to benefit Dream Foundation and help serve the final dreams of terminally ill young adults across the nation. - May 28, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Lutheran Services in America Selected by The Annie E. Casey Foundation to Participate in Provider Exchange
Program Aims to Improve Lives of At-Risk Children and Families Throughout the U.S. - May 26, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
70 Businesses Recognized for "Doing Well By Doing Good"
With more than 100 people in attendance, Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) honored and thanked 70 business and community partners at its inaugural Business Partner Recognition Luncheon held at Killer Shrimp Restaurant in Marina del Rey (CA) on May 19. These businesses make it possible... - May 23, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Beyond The Boroughs National Scholarship Fund to Proudly Honor Leading Donors and Dedicated Scholarship Recipients
Former NFL Offensive Lineman Tutan Reyes will host the non-profit’s First Annual Benefit and Awards Dinner. - May 23, 2015 - Beyond the Boroughs
MD Support’s LowViz Guide Offers Gift of Sight
For four days, Bill DeMaio could see through walls. And that’s really saying something, considering that he has no eyesight. Until May 10, 2015, Bill could find his way around an unfamiliar building only by either asking people for directions or hoping to find Braille signs. But then, on the... - May 21, 2015 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township Hosts the 27th Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Family Safety Fair at Whispering Woods Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township is hosting the 27th Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Family Safety Fair on June 7, 2015 from 11am to 2pm at the Whispering Woods Kiwanis Park on 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Decorated Bicycle. Activities include a Bicycle Safety Helmet Giveaway (while supplies last), Bicycle Safety Course, Bike Inspection, and Bike Raffle. Join in for Food, Fun and Safety. All activities are free. - May 21, 2015 - Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township
2015 2nd Annual Wild Duck Derby in Mount Clemens, Presenting Sponsor This Year is Michigan Kiwanis Clubs; Supports Seven Local Charities
The 2015 Wild Duck Derby will take place at the Clinton River (Gazebo) Park in Mount Clemens Michigan on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10am to 3pm. The emcee will be Amy Andrews from Fox TV. There will be special appearances by Rosco the Clown, Dr. Cleo and Molina, Cha Cha the Tree Frog from the Rainforest Cafe and the Wild Duck Derby Mascot. Visit the vendor booths and join in the entertainment for the whole family including the Kid Zone. - May 21, 2015 - Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township
The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center Announce New Board Members
The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announced that five new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Kim Agypt, Kenny Brewer, Susan... - May 21, 2015 - The Heights Foundation