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Sip in Style Fashion Bash Returns to the Bell Tower Shops
Spring Fashion Show to Benefit Local Charities: Dress for Success and Blessings in a Backpack - March 15, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Entrepreneur Donates “Let’s Make a Deal” Winnings to Tigerlily Foundation
At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday, resident and owner of Design Her Girls design firm, Dawn Espinoza was featured on the CBS Game Show, “Let’s Make a Deal”- with Celebrity Comedian and Host, Wayne Brady. Espinoza won $1,000 on the show, after which she announced that she would be donating... - March 14, 2015 - Tigerlily Foundation
Charity Art Show by Tagore Foundation at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Tagore Foundation (www.tagorefoundation.org), a registered not-for-profit that works towards empowerment of youth, is showcasing the work of aspiring artists at the Convention Foyer in India Habitat Centre located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi, from March 11-13. The exhibition that is open for public... - March 13, 2015 - Tagore Foundation
Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds for Community Program that Delivers Hope and Compassion to Thousands of Local Residents
Annual event celebrates dedicated volunteers who assemble and deliver 150 fresh bouquets a week to hospices, cancer centers, nursing homes and personal residences throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County - March 13, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from The Siragusa Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Siragusa Foundation. This grant will provide support for a broad range of enrichment activities for students with special needs at the ECF Kayne Eras School. Enrichment activities are designed to... - March 11, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Presents a Night at the Carribean
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... - March 09, 2015 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs Present 2nd Annual LionFish Fest – Feast on the Beast
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting the 2nd Annual “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, March 29 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare... - March 08, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Receives Grant from Variety The Children’s Charity Southern California
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from Variety The Children’s Charity of Southern California. This grant will provide early intervention services and family support services to young children with special needs in ECF’s Early Start... - March 06, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Tickets Are Now on Sale for PURSEonality
Event raises funds for Dress for Success SW Florida and Blessings in a Backpack. - March 05, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
PBTF Names Early Career Development Grant Awardees
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has awarded its first Early Career Development grants to three up-and-coming pediatric brain tumor researchers studying medulloblastoma and ependymoma. These awards support talented pediatric brain tumor researchers who are early in their career. The recipients... - March 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York Hosts Annual Award Ceremony on March 6, 2015 in New York City
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, 20 women from different countries will be recognized by The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York City. This year the annual event is hosted by Consulate General of Slovakia in New York. - March 04, 2015 - Blue Horizon International
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This generous grant will provide support for general operating activities with a focus on supported employment, ECF’s career placement services program... - March 04, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from Disability Communications Fund
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Disability Communications Fund. This generous grant will provide interactive whiteboards in ECF Kayne Eras School classrooms. “ECF is grateful for the support from the Disability Communications... - March 04, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Presents the ALL for Alzheimer’s Wine Tasting Event
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation, in partnership with the Port of Leonardtown Winery, is proud to host an All for Alzheimer’s Wine Tasting Event. This event will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Port of Leonardtown Winery, 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 - March 03, 2015 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
Dr. Sudhir Sakhuja Took Over as the Dean of JK Business School
Renowned academic, industry professional and the winner of the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) awarded by the President of India for excellence in crisis communication – 2009, Dr. Sudhir Sakhuja took over as the Dean of JK Business School. Dr. Sakhuja has been an industry leader himself with over... - February 28, 2015 - JK Education Foundation
Seventh Annual "Love Your Neighbor" Raises $250,000 for The Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
“Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised $250,000 for School Success programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. The event was held at the Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund and co-hosted by Cheryl and Dave Copham. - February 25, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Dress for Success SW Florida Announces PURSEonality Drop-Off Locations
Donate your new and gently used handbags and purses to benefit women and kids. - February 19, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Indra Public Relations Announces the Signing of Aquaçai USA®
Indra Public Relations is the official PR agency on record for Aquaçai USA®. - February 19, 2015 - Indra Public Relations
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center's Diabetes Clinic Earns Recognition from American Diabetes Association (ADA)
The Laguna Hills Diabetes Clinic is the only ADA-recognized program for adults and children with diabetes in the Saddleback Valley. - February 18, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The Fringe Foundation Begins Accepting Grants from Social Justice Organizations
The Fringe Foundation (TFF) is accepting grant applications from social justice organizations throughout the US. TFF is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit, private grant-maker with a mission to advance social and economic justice by supporting community-run organizations. - February 18, 2015 - The Fringe Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County Kicks Off Annual 50/50 Raffle
Non profit hosts annual raffle with proceeds to benefit mentoring program in Trenton New Jersey for children facing adversity. - February 18, 2015 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer County
A Disability Art Exhibit and Roundtable Discussion at Mark Twain Branch Library
Save the date to learn about and discuss art opportunities for adults with disabilities. Reception will follow the roundtable discussion. When: Monday, February 23, 2015 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Where: 9621 S. Figueroa Sreet, Los Angeles, CA, 90003 Guest Speakers: Allen Terrell, Art Director, ECF Art... - February 14, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
JK Business School Sees a Successful Placement Season on the Back of Initiatives It Implemented in Order to Make Its Students Industry Ready
JK Business School, often rated as the fastest emerging B School in Asia, has lived up to its reputation with a stunning placement record for the year 2014. Not only did it manage to bring to campus top rung corporate recruiters from all over the country and abroad, it also ensured that its... - February 14, 2015 - JK Education Foundation
Louis-Lyonel Voiron Appointed on the Board of Directors of BORDERPOL
The Foundation for a World in Transition is proud to announce that its serving President Louis-Lyonel Voiron has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of BORDERPOL, an international institution founded by senior members of the border security and migration management community. - February 11, 2015 - Foundation for a World in Transition
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from Murad Family Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Murad Family Foundation. This grant will provide support for a variety of enrichment programs for students with special needs at the ECF Kayne Eras School. Enrichment activities are fundamental to the... - February 11, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
The Hon. Amara Essy Appointed as Distinguished Senior Fellow and Head of the Africa Program of the Foundation for a World in Transition
The Foundation for a World in Transition, Inc. is proud to announce, the appointment as Distinguished Senior Fellow and Head of its Africa Program of The Hon. Amara Essy, former Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ivory Coast, former General Secretary of the Organization of the... - February 11, 2015 - Foundation for a World in Transition
2015 Blue Ribbon Book Selections - United States & Canada
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library announces 2015 Blue Ribbon Book Selections. - February 10, 2015 - Dollywood Foundation
2015 Gold Medal Book Selections - United Kingdom
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is releasing their 2015 book selection list for the United Kingdom. Each year, the esteemed Gold Medal Book Selection Committee, a specially selected panel of early childhood literacy experts, is responsible for reviewing hundreds of potential titles for... - February 10, 2015 - Dollywood Foundation
Herb Barish, Co-Founder of One of NYC's Oldest Drug Treatment Programs, Dead at 77
Herbert Barish, a clinical social worker and co-founder of The Lower Eastside Service Center, Inc., one of New York's oldest drug treatment programs, died on Wednesday at Hackensack Hospital at Pascack Valley in Westwood, New Jersey. He was 77. His son, David, confirmed his death. In 1959, a group... - February 08, 2015 - Lower Eastside Service Center
JK Business School Opens Admissions for PGDM 2015-17, Program That Paves the Way for Future Leaders
JK Business School (JKBS) has opened the admissions for its PGDM programme for the year 2015. The institute, which is often rated as the fastest emerging B School in Asia and has several other accolades under its belt, is inviting applications from management aspirants. As the director of the... - February 08, 2015 - JK Education Foundation
Dress for Success Expanding in Southwest Florida
Feb. 12 VIP Grand Opening and ribbon cutting by Donna Noce with The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce - February 07, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Tax Defense Network® Partners with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® to Provide Complete Tax Solutions to Hard-Working Taxpayers
Tax Defense Network®, a leading tax resolution company, on 20 January announced a partnership with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®, a leading tax preparation service, to help American taxpayers with real tax solutions. - February 04, 2015 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation enables wounded warriors to participate in therapeutic filmmaking workshop. - February 03, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Petition from the Amy Bennett Foundation Quickly Gains Support
Petition Calls on Wyoming State Senate to Pass HB 0085 and Give Bicyclists Three Feet of Room. - February 02, 2015 - Amy Bennett Foundation
Hayes & Sons Furniture Brings Jobs to Unemployed Families
Kickstarter Campaign to aid with startup costs. - February 01, 2015 - Hayes & Sons Furniture
Local Charities Raise More Than $16,000 in Santa to the Sea Challenge
Five local charities participated in the 7th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon & Relay’s 2014 Charity Challenge in December and raised more than $16,000 for their organizations. - January 30, 2015 - Santa to the Sea
New Startup Job Site (Exclusively for Foundations) Launches One of a Kind Forum for Foundation Staff
By offering a dedicated place for foundation staff to gather, connect, and post jobs, we see great social value in helping Foundations better connect nationally. This is not a social media startup, but instead a direct place foundations can ask, and have questions answered from their peers about foundation programs and grantmaking. Where else can growing foundation professionals turn to for support? - January 29, 2015 - Foundation List
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
New Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P) Seminar Series to Begin Feb. 4 for Women Who Want to Start Their Own Business
Local business leaders lend their expertise, Dress for Success SW Florida graduates inspire. - January 25, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Short Courses in Portsmouth
During the summer, The Smallpeice Trust will be running three very different residential courses in Portsmouth for budding young engineers. Through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities, students will be offered a unique insight into Electronics with Cyber Security, Marine Technology and Nuclear Marine Engineering. - January 25, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity Seeks One Hundred 12-14 Year Olds for Engineering Experience
The Smallpeice Trust will be running an Engineering Experience course at the University of Nottingham from 30th March to 1st April 2015. The course offers one hundred students aged 12 to 14 (Years 8 and 9), an opportunity to explore the subject of engineering through a series of real-life challenges. - January 25, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Courses in Shropshire
In July, Harper Adams University will be sponsoring and hosting two very different residential courses for budding young engineers. Delivered in partnership with The Smallpeice Trust, students will be offered an inspiring introduction into Food Technology Engineering and Off-Road Vehicle Engineering, through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - January 25, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Engineering Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Courses in Newcastle
From the 20th – 23rd July, Newcastle University will be hosting two very different residential courses for budding young engineers. Through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities, students will be offered an inspiring insight into Advanced Marine Technology and Low Carbon Energy. - January 24, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Sixtry Students Required for BAE Systems Engineering Experience
The Smallpeice Trust will be running a BAE Systems Engineering Experience course at Lancaster University, sponsored by global company BAE Systems from 7th to 10th July. The course offers sixty students aged 12 to 13 (Year 8) the unique opportunity to explore the subject of engineering through a series of real-life challenges, giving them an insight into what today’s engineers face. - January 24, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
NourishLife Introduces New Speak Pure Oil Plus Vitamin D
SpeechNutrients, a division of NourishLife, introduces speak Pure Oil plus Vitamin D to its line of speak products. Speak Pure Oil+D is a patent-pending nutritional formula developed by a pediatrician to support the dietary requirements of children with special nutritional requirements. - January 22, 2015 - Lifetrients
Educational Charity Seeks One Hundred 13-14 Year Old Students for ECITB Engineering Experience
From 7th to 10th April, The Smallpeice Trust will be running the ECITB Engineering Experience course at Harper Adams University College in Newport, Shropshire. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, this course offers one hundred students, aged 13 and 14 (Year 9), the unique opportunity to be mentored by engineering construction professionals as they take part in a series of hands on workshops and demonstrations. - January 22, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educationl Charity The Smallpeice Trust on the Lookout for Potential Nuclear Engineers
In July, The Smallpeice Trust will run two Nuclear Engineering courses. The first course, sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory, will be held at Lancaster University from 20th to 23rd July. The second course is sponsored by the Dalton Nuclear Institute and is hosted by the University of Manchester from 20th to 23rd July. - January 22, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Courses in Southampton
In July, the University of Southampton will be hosting three very different residential courses for budding young engineers. Through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities, students will be offered a unique insight into Biomedical Engineering, Computing and Microelectronics and Supercomputing in Engineering. - January 21, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust
Six Bends to Host PURSEonality Collection Party and “Brew and Burn”
Jan. 28 event to benefit Dress for Success SW Florida and Blessings in a Backpack - January 21, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Students for Cyber-Security Course
This Easter, The Smallpeice Trust will run a Cyber Security course at Royal Holloway, University of London. This residential course takes place from 30th March to 1st April and gives fifty 13 and 14 year old students (Year 9) the unique opportunity to explore some of the threats to cyberspace and the techniques that can be used to provide cyber security. - January 21, 2015 - The Smallpeice Trust