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Steve Straight is Presented with the 2023 William Meredith Award in Poetry
Steve Straight is presented with the 2023 William Meredith Award in Poetry for his book, "Affirmation," published by Grayson Books. For many years, he worked with William Meredith on the Connecticut Poetry Circuit. Former Connecticut Poet Laureate Margaret Gibson has described his work as... - February 01, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
Warren Park Urban Planning Design Challenge + WINTER(safety)FEST
On Jan. 29, 2023 @12:00pm Warren Park's Urban Design challenge kicks off with the Design Challenge Site Walk at WINTER(safety)FEST. This urban planning challenge is an opportunity for Toronto students to engage with an ongoing community and government on a real-life city challenge across February and March. Submissions are due March 31st. - January 24, 2023 - WPRA
"When Religious Leaders Become Atheist," Presented by the Centre for Inquiry Canada
Five ex-religious leaders from three different faiths, Muslim, Jewish and Christian, will discuss how they ultimately rejected their beliefs, and became atheists. Moderated by Dan Barker, international speaker and author of "Losing Faith In Faith." - January 23, 2023 - Centre for Inquiry Vancouver
OneEach Technologies Launches In-Kind Donation Solution for Nonprofits to Drive Donor Engagement
OneEach Mindful Giving in-kind product donation solution helps nonprofits generate new donations and engage with more donors by deploying in less than two months. - January 22, 2023 - OneEach Technologies
The 2023 Nancy Frankel Artist Award is Presented to Anne Marchand
Washington, DC's Zenith Gallery Director Margery Goldberg has selected Anne Marchand to receive the 2023 Nancy Frankel artist award. This annual prize was established the year of Nancy's tragic death to recognize one of America's greatest artists and to continue her legacy in the culture. - January 20, 2023 - The William Meredith Foundation
Tampa Technology Companies Join Forces with Salty Soul Foundation for a Beach Cleanup
Several of Tampa's largest tech companies joined forces with the Salty Soul Foundation to participate in “Tampa Tech Beach Cleanup” event. Despite the chilly weather, over 185 volunteers from the tech companies and the community came together to collect over 550 pounds of trash from Dunedin Causeway beach. - January 19, 2023 - Salty Soul Foundation
2023 Los Angeles Black History Month Festival
The LA Black History Month Festival is proud to announce their 6th Annual Black History Month celebration in the month of February. - January 16, 2023 - LA Black History Month Festival
Leadership Transition at Musicians Foundation
David Gracia joins as new Executive Director in January 2023 to succeed B.C. Vermeersch, who led the 108-year-old organization for 26 years. - January 13, 2023 - Musicians Foundation
New Animated Short, The Bridge, Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge. - January 12, 2023 - PAWS NY
The National Widows Association: Founder Dedicates Her 60th Birthday to Helping the Cause of Providing Awareness, Community, Support, and Resources for Widows
Darlyn Turner, the founder of The National Widows Association, decided that for her 60th birthday, instead of having a fancy gala for herself and family, to host a Birthday Benefit Bash. Darlyn founded NWA one year after the sudden passing of her husband in 2018. After discovering the neglect, oversight, and lack of resources available to widows, Darlyn decided she had to become a voice to this population of over 258 million women worldwide. - January 09, 2023 - The National Widows Association
Shyne Awards Foundation Seeks Nominations to Honor Achievements of Young Leaders
Nominations open for 14th Annual Shyne Awards honoring accomplishments of teens, young adults. - January 09, 2023 - The Shyne Awards Foundation
PAWS NY Raises $114,000 to Support Work Leading into 2023
All funds raised will allow the organization to continue to provide pet care support to older adults and other New Yorkers in need. - January 09, 2023 - PAWS NY
Marissa Freeman, Chief Marketing Officer of Union Square Hospitality Group, Joins Dream Foundation Board
Freeman joins the Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization - January 03, 2023 - Dream Foundation
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY Named Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY has been named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, one of the nation’s premiere half marathons that will take runners on a 13.1-mile journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan on March 19, 2023. The race is organized by New York Road... - December 27, 2022 - PAWS NY
Nic Patterson, Formerly Incarcerated Concert Pianist Sentenced to 99 Years, Releases New Album and Helps Others
On December 31, 2022, formerly incarcerated pianist and composer Nic Patterson will be releasing his new album, Broken, a powerful musical statement that reflects his own complex journey of transformation. - December 25, 2022 - Nic Patterson
Blue/Yellow Ukraine USA Announces Two New Board Members
Blue/Yellow USA is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Dr. John (Jonas) Prunskis, and Kasey (Kestutis) Eidukonis, who will help support Blue/Yellow's mission to provide non-lethal aid to Ukraine including the procurement/distribution of required aid, financial support, and... - December 23, 2022 - Friends of Blue Yellow Ukraine USA NFP, Inc
Philanthropist Rosario S. Cassata, of The Cassata Foundation, Donates Toys for 45 Local Children
The Cassata Foundation Trustee Rosario S. Cassata was proud to support Officer Claudia Delgado and the Suffolk County Police Department "Shop with a Cop" along with the local Target Store. - December 17, 2022 - The Cassata Foundation
TRANSFORM23: Free Virtual Fundraising Summit Featuring 10 Wow-Packed Sessions Led by 10 Visionary and Inspiring Speakers
Tammy Zonker, one of North America's top 20 fundraising experts, is hosting a free fundraising transformation virtual summit called TRANSFORM23 on January 25, 2023. - December 16, 2022 - Fundraising Transformed
Local Heroes Give Communities New Tools for Resilient Prosperity
RISING PLACES Tools help residents guide and support local government efforts to boost the economy and quality of life. In two minutes, one local benefactor (patron) can provide their community with free, permanent access to the tools. - December 09, 2022 - RECONOMICS Institute
Knowledge Graphs Are Becoming the Foundation of the Data Management Operations for a Growing Number of Data Centric Organizations
The Enterprise Knowledge Graph Foundation (EKGF) and the Knowledge Graph Conference (KGC) announce the availability of the second Knowledge Graph Industry Benchmarking survey. The objective of the study was to capture baseline statistics on the size, nature and direction of data management using... - December 08, 2022 - Enterprise Knowledge Graph Foundation
Forever Husky Named “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit”
The GreatNonprofits is honored to announce that Forever Husky has been named a Top-Rated Nonprofit. This distinction is based on the positive reviews and ratings that were received from donors, volunteers, foster parents, aid recipients and others who have experienced our work first-hand. Forever... - December 07, 2022 - Forever Husky, Inc.
Landon Pollack, Managing Partner of Ignite Venture Partners, Joins Dream Foundation
Pollack has joined the Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - December 01, 2022 - Dream Foundation
Scholarship Founder and New Author Khadijah Butler Announces the Release of Her Self-Help Book, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick"
Nonprofit Scholarship Founder and President Khadijah Butler is proud to present her debut release, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick," hitting bookstores everywhere on November 29, 2022. Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick is an informative how-to book focused on teaching others... - November 29, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Black Belt Community Foundation Joins Google Program to Offer Digital Skills Training for People Impacted by Incarceration
In June, Google announced an initiative to help people impacted by incarceration gain digital skills through strategic partnerships and programming. - November 24, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
"Doctor to Doctor Pediatric Mental Health Podcast" Now Available; Show Provides Resources for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to present "Doctor to Doctor: A Pediatric Mental Health Podcast.” This series features compelling and practical conversations with psychiatrists, psychologists, and experts in pediatric mental health. Together, experts outline what clinicians need to know about common mental health concerns which are prevalent amongst children and adolescents today. - November 23, 2022 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Black Belt Community Foundation Receives $90K Multi-Year Grant to Present the Levitt Amp Selma Music Series Through 2025
The grant opportunity uses music as a catalyst for social impact, providing matching funds to activate underused public spaces and bring free outdoor concerts to Riverfront Amphitheater. - November 21, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
The Jolie Marie Foundation Inc. Announces Its Tax-Exempt Status as a 501(C)3 Organization
The Jolie Marie Foundation is pleased to announce its formation as a Texas Non-Profit Organization effective March 30, 2020. The organization applied for income tax exempt status and received its IRS designation as a 501(c)3 exempt organization effective on July 31, 2022. The organization also received Sales Tax Exemption Status with the State of Texas on July 31, 2022. - November 21, 2022 - Jolie Marie Foundation
Viollis Group International Launches Stealth: A Privacy-Focused Metasearch Engine That Allows Users to Search the Web in Complete Anonymity
Global Security Consulting firm Viollis Group International announced the launch of STEALTH, a MetaSearch engine that is dedicated to privacy. When using the STEALTH search engine, users will not get ads or receive browser cookies that can track their online search activity. A metasearch engine... - November 18, 2022 - Viollis Group International
INHERENT, Presented their Fall/Winter Collection at DFW - Denver Fashion Week: Fall 2022
Colorado Springs based men’s fashion and lifestyle brand, INHERENT, was again at Denver Fashion Week to show their Fall/Winter Collection and advocate men’s mental wellbeing. - November 16, 2022 - Inherent Clothier
Sheryl Zimmerman, PhD, the Nation’s Top-Ranked Social Work Scholar in Aging and Expert in Long-Term Care Joins Dream Foundation
Dr. Zimmerman has joined the National Board of Directors of the dream-granting organization. - November 10, 2022 - Dream Foundation
Dementia Society of America® Expands Operation KeepSafe®
National Program Seeks to Help Those Living with Dementia Avoid Harm. October 20 Returns as National KeepSafe Day™. - October 14, 2022 - Dementia Society of America
Makefield Women’s Association 7th Annual Designer Bag Bingo
The Makefield Women’s Association 7th Annual Designer Bag Bingo will feature trendy designer bags, themed raffle baskets, 50/50, special bingo extras, door prizes, and their famous Luxury Raffle valued over $1,000. - October 10, 2022 - Makefield Women's Association
Family Promise to Host Night Without a Bed Social Media Challenge to Raise Awareness of Family Homelessness
Participants are asked to spend one night sleeping anywhere outside of their bed to support Family Promise. - October 06, 2022 - Family Promise
ALS Therapy Development Institute Announces Superior Rail & Iron Works, Inc. as First Title Sponsor of White Coat Affair Gala
Superior Rail & Iron Works, Inc. will be the first Title Sponsor of the White Coat Affair gala, being held on October 15, 2022, at the Boston Sheraton to raise funds for ALS research. - September 28, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Utah Families with Autism to Benefit from Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Investment
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation is committing $500,000 to Madison House Autism Foundation (MHAF) to help build more neuro-inclusive communities across Utah with and for autistic adults and other neuro-divergent individuals. “We look forward to seeing these programs... - September 28, 2022 - Madison House Autism Foundation
Black Belt Community Foundation Kicks Off Football Season with Annual Throw & Go Contest
Black Belt-wide effort involves BBCF Community Associates in 12 Counties. Donors Have Chance to Win Iron Bowl Tickets While Funding Community Granting. - September 28, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Shyne Awards Foundation Founder to Host Fireside Chat at Summit for Women’s Empowerment
We Mean Business conference promotes women in business at all career levels. - September 26, 2022 - The Shyne Awards Foundation
The Heigl Foundation's Dog Adoption Fair in Long Beach is Coming Up. Help Clear the Animal Shelters.
The Jason Heigl Foundation is hosting their first Heigl Hounds of Hope Halloween Harvest Adoption Fair. The event will be in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, October 22, 2022. There will be 75+ dogs available for immediate adoption. The event begins at 10am and will end at 3pm. It will be located at the Gelson's Market parking lot at 6255 2nd St., Long Beach, CA 90803. - September 23, 2022 - Jason Debus Heigl Foundation
Longtime Colorado Early Literacy Organization, Reach Out and Read Colorado, Names New CEO
Reach Out and Read Colorado, an early literacy organization serving Colorado children since 1997, and its Board of Directors have named Patty Fontneau as new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Fontneau’s background as a senior executive in the Health Services industry, combined with a lifelong... - September 17, 2022 - Reach Out and Read Colorado
17th Annual Wag-O-Ween Returns to Downtown Savannah & Starland District Oct. 22 & 23
The pet trick-or-treating fundraiser is hosted by The Hipster Hound and Renegade Paws Rescue. - September 17, 2022 - Wag-O-Ween Savannah
The 2022 Nancy Frankel Artist Award is Presented to Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
Washington D.C.'s Zenith Gallery Director, Margery Goldberg has selected Marcie Wolf-Hubbard to receive the 2022 Nancy Frankel Artist Award. This annual prize was established the year of Nancy's tragic death to recognize one of America's greatest artists and to continue her legacy in the culture. - September 16, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
Newmarket, Ontario Author Shares the Secrets of How to Have a Happier, Healthier, More Joy-Filled Life in Her New Book, "The F Book"
Author and Inspirational Speaker Lynn Rae shares her coping strategies of living with bipolar disorder and how she learned to be a productive, thriving member of society in The F Book: 7 Fs to Creating Your Fantastic Future. Lynn outlines how incorporating the 7 Fs: Family, Friends, Fun, Fitness, Fulfillment, Finances and Faith, will lead you to a happier, healthier, more joy-filled life. - September 13, 2022 - My Journey Back to Myself
Belk’s Donations to Family Promise Top $3.1 Million in Support of Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness
The southern department store became the nonprofit’s leading active funder after $360,000 donation from April’s in-store and online Charity Sale. - September 09, 2022 - Family Promise
Jesse Smith Named Executive Director of Coronado Aquatics Club
5 time U.S. Olympian and Team Captain, Jesse Smith, returns home to take on the Executive Director position of the water polo program with Coronado Aquatics Club. Jesse brings an abundance of energy and a strong desire to return the NADO program into a club of excellence that also serves the community that supports it so passionately. - September 05, 2022 - Coronado Aquatics Club
Edward Jones to Sponsor the Inaugural Hope for Kids Classic Benefiting the American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The Hope for Kids Classic looks to raise $20,000 with a matching grant for children with AIDS, and attract golfers in the Lebanon, PA area. - September 01, 2022 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
International Rett Syndrome Foundation to Host 15th Annual Strollathon
Non-profit organization's St. Louis event to raise money for research treatments. - August 19, 2022 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Among 2022 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
Moderna, Inc. CEO Stéphane Bancel, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Americares President and CEO Christine Squires, and Redfin President and CEO Glenn Kelman will each host and mentor a member of the fifth cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows in... - August 11, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) Announces Year-End Review
Preventing hunger and homelessness, FAM delivers over 2 million pounds of food and provides over $3.7 million in assistance to keep families and seniors housed. - August 04, 2022 - Family Assistance Ministries
Dr. William Arnold to Keynote Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House of Nashville, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, has announced its selection for the 2022 keynote speaker for its signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The Forgiveness Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the... - July 30, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
David and Christina Arquette to Serve as Honorary Chairs of Dismas House Forgiveness Luncheon
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in the state of Tennessee, celebrates the selection of this year’s honorary chairs of the agency’s signature fundraiser, the Forgiveness Luncheon. The honorary co-chairs of the 2022 event are David and Christina... - July 22, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville