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"Paint the Town" Has New Meaning in Kansas City
Plein Air Fest and Artists' Competition, May 7-10, 2014. Artists from across the country will gather for a four-day Painting Fest to capture the natural beauty of Penn Valley Park while competing for $4,000 in prizes. The event will conclude with a gala reception and art auction, with proceeds to benefit the Conservancy. - April 11, 2014 - Penn Valley Park Conservancy
Training Program to Help Increase Detroit Nonprofit and Public Sector Capacity with $400,000 from Knight Foundation
Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan will support professional development opportunities for nonprofit and public sector staff. - April 11, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Blue Coyote Sanibel Sunday Blues to Benefit The Heights Center
Great food and music will be served up at The Heights Foundation’s Sunday Blues hosted by The Blue Coyote Supper Club on Sanibel, Sunday, April 27 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Musicians Randy Thomas, Danny Shepard and Doug Molloy will entertain guests and Jake, Elwood and friends will make... - April 09, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Announces Fifth Cohort of the Stork's Nest in Conjunction with Harlem Hospital and The March of Dimes
Stork's Nest to equip moms-to-be with prenatal information and access. - April 07, 2014 - The Five Pearls Foundation
Elementary School Students Win "Green Packs" During Sixth Anniversary of National Green Week
Free K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint - April 04, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Join the Movement to Create a World Free of MS
Walk MS to benefit the Southern California & Nevada Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. - April 04, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Double-amputee Rob Jones to complete extraordinary feat April 12 in San Diego. - April 03, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Sarah Hlavinka McConnell Attended 6th Annual DirectWomen Board Institute in New York
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects ABM Industries' General Counsel to Attend Institute - April 02, 2014 - DirectWomen
Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser & Raffle - Grand Prize $10,000 Cash
The Palm Harbor Library is holding its 1st Annual Fundraiser initiative for a new roof and air conditioners on the property. From this one fundraiser, 62% the ticket sales will be for cash prizes, the remainder goes to the initiative. The estimated cost of the Palm Harbor Library "Raise the Roof" project is $340,000 - $400,000. - April 01, 2014 - Palm Harbor Library
The Heights Foundation Receives Donation for Performing Arts Hall Sound Equipment
Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music... - April 01, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Eden Autism Services Exceeds $500,000 Challenge Grant
Eden Autism Services is excited to announce that it has exceeded its goal of raising an additional $1,000,000 through a matching grant to its $7,000,000 capital campaign. Eden embarked on its first major capital campaign, Nurturing Today, Embracing Tomorrow, in April 2009 to fund its model... - March 30, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Nathalie Gosset Presented the "Future Technology Evolution - Robotics and Beyond" at the California Lutheran University on Mar 19
Nathalie Gosset , EE, MS, MBA, Sr. Director, Marketing and Technology Innovation Evaluation at the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California, gives an entertaining overview of the new developments in robotics and artificial intelligence. - March 29, 2014 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
NewStart Solutions, L3C Publicly Announces First Test Pilot Program with the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Police Department
NewStart Solutions, L3C, a Wyoming Low-Profit Limited Liability “Social Benefit” Company with operations in Colorado Springs, CO has formally introduced a new enhanced SaaS-based “Crowd Sourced Crime Fighting” solution called “CrimeSuspect.NET”. - March 27, 2014 - NewStart Solutions, L3C
NewStart Solutions, L3C Introduces CrimeSuspect.NET, a New “Crowd-Sourced Crime-Fighting” Solution
NewStart Solutions, L3C, a Wyoming Low-Profit Limited Liability “Social Benefit” Company with operations in Colorado Springs, CO has formally introduced a new enhanced SaaS-based “Crowd Sourced CrimeFighting” solution called “CrimeSuspect.NET.” - March 27, 2014 - NewStart Solutions, L3C
BizWorld.org to Honor Qualcomm Incorporated Executive Chairman Dr. Paul E. Jacobs at Annual Awards Dinner BizWorld.org Will Launch BizMovie 2.0 Program at Event
BizWorld.org, an international non-profit providing fun and engaging entrepreneurship programs for elementary and middle school children, will honor Qualcomm Incorporated’s executive chairman of the board of directors, Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, at its annual Awards Dinner, April 10, 2014, at the... - March 27, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Optimism and Hope for the Future of Autism Discussed at Eden Autism Services 20th Annual Princeton Lecture Series
On Friday, March 21, 2014, Eden Autism Services, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism, presented its 20th Annual Princeton Lecture Series at Princeton University’s McDonnell Hall. For families and professionals, Eden’s Princeton Lecture Series is an... - March 27, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
HuTerra Foundation Granted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
The HuTerra Foundation will now have access to grants and crucial discounts with partnering organizations which will enable the foundation to continue to grow its reach and impact. - March 27, 2014 - HuTerra Foundation
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
US; April 24, 2014 - March 26, 2014 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation
Gradeable Launches Digital Grading Mobile App
Gradeable, an online grading tool, launches a new mobile app that enables teachers to give students test results before they even leave the classroom. - March 26, 2014 - Gradeable
Actress Jasmine Guy to Headline Annual Tribute Luncheon and Symposium April 24
The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis is pleased to announce Jasmine Guy as its 2014 Annual Tribute Luncheon Keynote Speaker. The Annual Tribute Luncheon is one of three events that comprise the Annual Tribute Luncheon and Symposium during the month of April. The month begins with the... - March 24, 2014 - Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Mama Foundation for the Arts Presents ALIVE! A Musical Celebration of a Generation
The new musical ALIVE! features a company of performers age 55 and over, with a unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music. ALIVE! runs March 8, 2014 through June 14, 2014 at the Dempsey Theater, located at 127 W 127th Street in Harlem, NYC. - March 20, 2014 - Mama Foundation for the Arts
The Heights Foundation Receives $24,000 Grant from Local Rotarians
Six local Rotary Clubs teamed up to donate $24,000 to The Heights Foundation to purchase industrial kitchen equipment for The Heights Culinary Center. The Rotary Clubs of Sanibel-Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers South, Estero, Bonita Springs Sunrise and Fort Myers Sunrise each contributed $2,200 and the Rotary District 6960 provided matching funds. - March 18, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Michael Y. Granger Appointed as Member of the Foundation for a World in Transition's Steering Committee
The Foundation for a World in Transition, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Y. Granger as a member of its Steering Committee with particular responsibility over its Africa Co-Development Initiative. Mr. Michael Granger is a Chairman and co-founder of Africa Global Sourcing, LLC,... - March 16, 2014 - Foundation for a World in Transition
Kathryn Kelly Inducted Into Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame
Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation was recently inducted into The Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors graduates of Bishop Verot who are academically accomplished scholars, spiritual and faith-based people and leaders committed to... - March 14, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Santa to the Sea Provides $500 Scholarships to Oxnard College Students
Seventy-five incoming Oxnard College students will each receive a $500 scholarship to help pay for their schooling, thanks to Santa to the Sea and partnerships with the Oxnard College Foundation and Gene Haas Foundation. The Oxnard College Foundation will award the $37,500 in Santa to the Sea... - March 13, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
DirectWomen to Host Gender Pay Equity Program on April 7-8 in St. Louis
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Hosts and Sponsors Program on Gender Pay Equity. - March 09, 2014 - DirectWomen
UntoldAnimalStories.org Announces Award-Winning Author Karla McLaren as Guest Blogger
Pioneering educator and award-winning author Karla McLaren lends her voice to www.untoldanimalstories.org's blog. - March 08, 2014 - Untold Animal Stories
Charlie Ingram Elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center
Charlie Ingram was elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center. - March 08, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Yemin Orde Featured in Video at National Policy Conference in Washington, DC
Friends of Yemin Orde is proud to share a new video about Yemin Orde Youth Village in Israel which was produced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) for its recent national Policy Conference. The film highlights the children and staff and explains the successful educational... - March 08, 2014 - Friends of Yemin Orde
The Faram Research Foundation Discovers a 26,000+ Year Old Science Which is Destined to Change History
Touted to change world history forever, the ancient science named "Geoglyphology", by The Faram Research Foundation, will revolutionize Archaeology. - March 07, 2014 - The Faram Foundation
The Heights Center Presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage March 25
The Heights Center presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage Tuesday, March 25 at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. Three highly accomplished hit songwriters will perform their popular compositions and tell the stories behind them. The evening will feature the famous Gordon Kennedy (Change... - March 07, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
San Jose Making Strides to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia
The Preeclampsia Foundation is holding its fourth annual Promise Walk in San Jose at Santana Row Park on Saturday, May 3rd. The walk will raise awareness and funds for preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. - March 07, 2014 - San Jose Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
You Don’t Have to be Rich to Help the Needy Thanks to the Unique "Sorry" System of the Heredem Service
A unique Internet service fulfilling dreams for everyone. - March 05, 2014 - Heredem Ltd
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Androklis Polymenis Donates 1 Million NXT Coins to Brain Preservation Foundation
The Brain Preservation Foundation (BPF) has received a one million NXT coin ($43,000) donation from the digital currency entrepreneur Androklis Polymenis. The donation goes toward supporting its research into the development of a scientifically-proven medical procedure capable of preserving a... - February 28, 2014 - Brain Preservation Foundation
Fifth Fashion Forward Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease
A night of high fashion is returning to Sarasota to raise much-needed funds for Parkinson disease programs on the Suncoast. Sarasota-based Neuro Challenge Foundation will host the 5th annual Cause 4 Fashion gala event at Michael’s on East on Thursday, March 20th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. All of... - February 25, 2014 - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinsons
The Second Annual JLMF Hike-A-Thon
The JLMF is proud to announce their second annual Hike-A-Thon fund raising event. On Saturday, July 5th at 8 a.m., hiking teams will gather in Bannalp Chruetzhuette, to trek across the beautiful Swiss backcountry, the Walenpfad/Walen Trail, or the "Swiss Cableway Trail," as it's known,... - February 24, 2014 - The Joyce L. Maul Foundation
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust to Put Students on the Right Track for a Career in Railway Engineering
In the summer of 2014, The Smallpeice Trust will be running two Railway Engineering residential courses at the University of Birmingham (14th – 17th July) and the University of Huddersfield (21st – 24th July) for one hundred budding young engineers. - February 21, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Mining and Minerals Course
From 28th – 31st July 2014, The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Mining & Minerals course at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, which will offer twenty students aged 15 to 17 years old (Year 11 and 12), a unique learning experience exploring the technical challenges faced by mining engineers who are responsible for the safe and economic production of the earth’s minerals. - February 20, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
OneHope Reaches Its Billionth Child with the Gospel
Ministry hits major milestone and plans to reach nearly 100 million more children in 2014. - February 19, 2014 - OneHope
Kayla Gillan Attended 6th Annual DirectWomen Board Institute In New York
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's Leader of Investor Resource Institute to Attend Institute. - February 19, 2014 - DirectWomen
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks One Hundred 12-14 Year Old Girls for Engineering Course
From 21st to 23rd July 2014, The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Girls into Engineering course exclusively for girls at the University of Bristol. Sponsored by the ERA Foundation and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, this course offers one hundred female students aged 12 to 14 (Years 8 and 9), an opportunity to explore the subject of engineering through a series of real-life challenges. - February 19, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Entrepreneurship Education Nonprofit BizWorld.Org Announces New Management
Thais Rezende Named CEO; Carla Foster Joins as COO - February 18, 2014 - BizWorld.org
CruiseSafe to Hold First Annual SpringFest & Teen Driver Safety Expo
One year following the tragic death of their sons, four mothers come together to help prevent future teen driving tragedies. - February 18, 2014 - CruiseSafe
Medal of Honor Recipient Urges Congress to Correct an "Oversight"
Robert D. Maxwell, Oregon’s only living WWII recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, believes at least one more Oregonian, Lt. Col Leonard C. DeWitt, deserves to share that honor. Nearly 70 years after DeWitt's service, a campaign edges closer to properly honoring a decorated war hero. - February 17, 2014 - Historical Outreach Foundation
OneHope's Hazel Hoskins: Not Just “Sitting There"
Hazel Hoskins gives an inside look into her half a century as a missionary and evangelist’s wife. - February 17, 2014 - OneHope
Off-Key Chorale Provides Voice Therapy for Music Lovers with Parkinson’s
Therapeutic Choral Singing sessions for music lovers with Parkinson’s will help those with voice disorders raise their voices in harmony every Tuesday from January 14 to March 4th from 1:15 to 2:15 pm at Sarasota Memorial’s Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd in... - February 15, 2014 - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinsons
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 14th to 16th 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. - February 15, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks 13-14 Year Olds for ECITB Engineering Experience
From 14th to 17th 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. - February 14, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust