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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
TCPR Client Anisse Michelle Models in Dante Dupree’s Hair in Motion Hair & Fashion Show
Anisse Michelle has the unique ability to flawlessly model the clothing line in a manner that causes spectator thoughts to shift from “I want that outfit” to “I must own that outfit,” which is a message designers dream consumers would have. - February 14, 2014 - TCPR
"Hearts for Hope" Pinup Campaign for Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is once again teaming up with local businesses and companies throughout Michigan for their 2014 “Hearts for Hope” paper pinup campaign. During the entire month of February, supporters of Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan... - February 14, 2014 - Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
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
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Teenagers to Explore Artificial Intelligence with the Smallpeice Trust
The Smallpeice Trust will run an Artificial Intelligence course sponsored and hosted by the University of Exeter. This residential course takes place from 14th to 17th April and gives forty-five students, aged 13 and 14 (Year 9) the unique opportunity to explore the world of computer science as they help machines find solutions to complex problems in a more human like fashion. - February 13, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
I Am O'Kah! Presents "Unlock The Love Within" - A Self-Esteem Workshop for Girls
This self-esteem workshop led by Author and Self-Esteem Activist Kiara S. Lee for girls age 9-12. This interactive workshop is designed to encourage young girls to think highly of themselves, demand more out of their lives and position themselves to become thought leaders within their community. - February 11, 2014 - I am OKah Inc
The Cuban American Phototheque of Miami Presents Ivan Canas' Artist Talk Next Saturday February 15 at 7 PM with Ileana Fuentes and Willy Castellanos
Ileana Fuentes and Willy Castellanos will be talking with artist Ivan Cañas providing diverse viewpoints about the photographer’s work and his role in the Cuban Art made in and outside the island. The photographer will be available to answer the public questions and share his memories with the audience. - February 08, 2014 - Cuban American Phototheque Foundation
Forgotten Russia: Reaching the Children You Won’t See During the Olympics
OneHope and Russian churches host sports outreaches throughout Winter Games. - February 07, 2014 - OneHope
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Congressional Caucus Formed to Benefit Sickle Cell Disease
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) announces the formation of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Congressional Caucus. This legislative milestone is designed to focus on increasing support for the largely under-funded disease. Led by Representatives, Charles Rangel (D-NY), Danny... - February 06, 2014 - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Warrior Thunder Foundation Establishes Scholarship Fund for Children of Veterans
The Warrior Thunder Foundation announces the establishment of the Warrior Thunder Foundation Scholarship Fund. The fund, for children of United States Armed Forces Veterans, will award a minimum of $1000 annually to the deserving child who desires to help their community, Nation, military or Veterans starting in the 2014/15 school year. - February 03, 2014 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Theory of Change Outlines Vision for International Development and Philanthropy
A storied social justice organization has developed a new Theory of Change as an openly available tool for envisioning a new pathway to creating change in the world. - January 31, 2014 - Thousand Currents
More Organic Farms Powered by Consumers
A new startup, Fquare, aims to give consumers what they want, more organic, non-GMO foods. Fquare allows members to sponsor farms to go organic nationwide. - January 28, 2014 - Fquare Inc
YourCause Grows by 60% in 2013 and Expects Similar Trend in 2014
YourCause, LLC, provider of the CSRconnect employee engagement solution, has released their 2013 revenue growth rate of 61%. Since 2009, the company has consistently grown revenues by more than 60% year-over-year and expects to do the same in 2014. Similarly, the company employee headcount and... - January 28, 2014 - YourCause, LLC
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Eden Autism Services’ held its 26th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. This year’s theme, Dreams of a Gatsby Gala, took you back to the exuberant 1920s, and the height of America’s Jazz Age. Highlights of the... - January 25, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
World Vision Calls for Better Access to Deliver Aid in Syria
International children’s charity, World Vision, calls for the parties meeting at Geneva II to make a peace agreement for the future of Syria, to help Syrian children. - January 25, 2014 - World Vision UK
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $17 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
The projects supported by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan with these grants cover a wide range of program areas ranging from economic development, education, and health and human services, to arts, culture and recreation. - January 25, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes