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The Gratitude House Teaches Healing Through Hands‐on Workshops

The Gratitude House, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), aims to bring joy through art and meditation. - May 18, 2014 - United Charitable Programs

"A Celebration of Hope" Gala Benefits New Home of MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial

Special Recognition Given to Laguna Woods Resident for Donation Towards Cancer Institute and Services - May 15, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman

Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Allison Leopold Tilley Attended 6th Annual Directwomen Board Institute in New York

Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Partner to Attend Institute - May 15, 2014 - DirectWomen

ECF Announces Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House

The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) welcomes the community to its Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House at 431 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, from 12noon to 2pm. “Serving the community since 1968, ECF’s Art Center Program has a long history... - May 15, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team in Training Announce a Gala Evening & Fund Raiser at Ray's Boathouse, Seattle on 29th May. Keynote Speaker - Anna Cummins.

LLS Gala Evening & Fund Raiser featuring Anna Cummins Gold Medalist, Women's 8+ Rowing 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms Cummins will speak in support of the first ever rowing crew for Team in Training, a fund raising branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT Rowers are training for The Masters Regional Rowing Championships & raising donations so those with blood cancers may better their lives. Anna Cummins & '08 Olympic Crew will be inducted to the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame 05/31/14. - May 14, 2014 - TNT Novice Rowers 2014

The Chatman Women's Foundation Partners Up with Houston's All Stars of Comedy

On May 14, 2014 at the Houston Improv, The Chatman Women's Foundation will stand together with the Houston All-Stars of Comedy, Vol. 3.4 – brought to you by Carlos Wallace of Sol-Caritas. The Chatman Women's Foundation financially empowers women to be independent contributors to society and... - May 13, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation

Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes

Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Surpassing Expectations

Eden Autism Services Exceeds $7 Million Capital Campaign Goal - May 09, 2014 - Eden Autism Services

May 15: Int’l Day of Families — OneHope Offers New Programs, Free Research

Think your teenager is looking to their peers and the Internet to solve all of life’s problems? Think again. Teens around the world are still looking to their families for answers. In coordination with International Day of Families, OneHope is sharing its Spiritual State of the World’s... - May 09, 2014 - OneHope

Just the Swing: Cancer Caregivers Are Our Heroes Bash

May 31, 2014 at March Air Field Museum | All Proceeds Benefitting the Beloved Foundation - May 09, 2014 - Beloved Foundation

Epic Bike Journey Raises Funds for OneHope

6 Cyclists, 10 days, 1188 miles across South Africa. - May 03, 2014 - OneHope

IDEX Celebrates Goldman Prize Winning Environmental Activist Desmond D’Sa

Desmond D’Sa, Coordinator of South Africa’s SDCEA (South Durban Community Environmental Alliance), has won the 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize. On Thursday, May 15th, IDEX will hold a celebratory reception for Mr. D’Sa at The Second Act in San Francisco. The evening will feature live music, a video presentation, and a light buffet dinner. Tickets are available online and at the door. - May 02, 2014 - Thousand Currents

Bike MS to Host New Route Information Night

National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - May 02, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Pajama Glam Party for Women & Girls - Awareness Event

Who: Tigerlily Foundation is pleased to host Pajama Glam Party for the first time at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY, to celebrate health & wellness with women and girls, on Saturday, May 3rd, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Celebrity Guests: Nana Meriweather, Ms. USA;... - May 01, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation

Sheri Mossbeck Attended 6th Annual DirectWomen Board Institute in New York

Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects Vice President and Treasurer of Leggett & Platt, Inc. to Attend Institute - April 30, 2014 - DirectWomen

Hoops for Health, Fighting Obesity and Type-2 Diabetes

Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. - April 25, 2014 - United Charitable Programs

Half Marathon Team Event for Children's Wishes

Join the Children's Wishes half-marathon team on April 28th at Vanity (566 South Main Street, Providence) to show your support for their participation in the Cox Providence Rhode Races Half-Marathon in honor of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Enjoy food, drinks, raffles, and a... - April 25, 2014 - Children's Wishes

EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel

Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute

The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs Present LionFish Fest – Feast on the Beast

The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare – delectable... - April 19, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

A Fashion Show and Cocktail Party to Support Business and Technology Training Programs for Under-Served Chicago Youth

City Incite Presents: “The 2nd Annual Fashion Happening: Culture of Couture.” Thursday, May 1, 6:00- 10:00 pm at Castle Chicago 632 N. Dearborn St. The Fashion Happening combines the love of fashion with the desire to help those in need. - April 18, 2014 - City Incite

EmpowHer Institute Announces PathMaker Award Recipients at Girls to Greatness Luncheon

Girls to Greatness Luncheon, April 26, 2014, Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday at 12:00 PM. - April 16, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute

Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2014 Moves to Santa Monica

National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - April 16, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter

Marie Oh Huber Attended 6th Annual Directwomen Board Institute in New York

Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects Agilent Technologies' General Counsel to Attend Institute. - April 16, 2014 - DirectWomen

Eden Autism Services Ceo Peter Bell Named 2014 Insar Advocate Awardee

Peter Bell, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services, one of the country’s most respected autism advocates and nonprofit executives has been named the 2014 INSAR Advocate of the Year. - April 16, 2014 - Eden Autism Services

The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center Announce New Members to Board of Directors

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 four new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Tracie Bagans, Cindie Barker,... - April 15, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

DonorFuse Provides Online, On-Demand Training Modules for Small & Medium Nonprofit Professionals

After surveying nonprofit needs, training for nonprofit professionals is high on the list. DonorFuse has developed key modules with topics ranging from developing a technology plan to individual giving 101. Due to time and resources all training modules are designed to work within the learner's schedule and provide real-time feedback. Each module uniquely fuses technology with fundraising for optimal success in application. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse

DonorFuse Partners with NetSquared Chicago to Host Powerful Event for the Nonprofit & Social Sector

DonorFuse and NetSquared have combined efforts to discuss the challenges and opportunities the nonprofit and social sector face in achieving measurable impact from a technology and functional needs perspective. The panelists participating will bring a dynamic viewpoint from all angles of philanthropy and fundraising. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse

BizWorld.org Partners with GoAnimate on BizMovie 2.0 Program: Kids Create Animated Videos and Gain Entrepreneurial, Business and Finance Skills

BizWorld.org, an international non-profit providing fun and engaging entrepreneurship programs for elementary and middle school children, today announced its partnership with GoAnimate, the leading cloud-based animated video production platform, as the video creation tool to power its BizMovie®... - April 12, 2014 - BizWorld.org

World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event

Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation

"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

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