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Friends in Adoption Case Manager Nan Pasquarello Comments on the Ethics Guidelines Released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Ethics
Friends in Adoption (FIA) Case Manager Nan Pasquarello comments on the Ethics guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Ethics. These Guidelines are for OB-GYNs working with patients considering adoption. Nan Pasquarello’s comments... - March 06, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Eden Autism Services One of Six Organizations in U.S. Recognized for Innovative High-Quality Autism Programs
Eden Autism Services is pleased to announce that it was one of six organizations nationwide, and the only New Jersey organization, to be selected as an AFAA Applauds winner. AFAA Applauds, a national initiative launched by Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) recognizes innovative, high-quality support programs for adults living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). - March 01, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
YourCause Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
YourCause celebrates fifth anniversary of developing and providing CSRconnect employee SaaS engagement platform to multinational corporations. - February 25, 2013 - YourCause, LLC
President/CEO Announces Retirement
Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D., President and CEO announces his retirement from Eden Autism Services effective on or before June 2014. Dr. McCool is credited with implementing both the infrastructure and external focus necessary to address the organization’s long-term planning and sustainability... - February 24, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Anna's Angels Unveils New Logo, Website
New Brand Identity Package Created by Raleigh-based agency, queue - February 23, 2013 - queue
myASDF Teams with ONCORE to Promote Autism Awareness Campaign
Contributors Can Volunteer and Raise Funds Online to Benefit Children and Families Living with Autism. - February 22, 2013 - myASDF
National Grid and Green Education Foundation Kick Off The Green Energy Challenge T-Shirt Contest For K-5 Student in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Winner Will Have the Opportunity to Throw Out the First Pitch at Fenway Park. - February 21, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Free Adoption Workshop for Members of the LGBT Community in Orange County, NY, on March 2, 2013
Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in Port Jervis, NY will be hosting a free workshop on Saturday, March 2, for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community who are considering starting a family through adoption. Facilitating the workshop will be staff members from Friends in... - February 18, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Glee TV Star Lauren Potter to Greet Fans at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh on March 10
Actress with Down Syndrome to Visit North Carolina in Support of Anna's Angels and Down Syndrome Research at Duke Children's Hospital - February 15, 2013 - queue
Warrior Thunder Foundations to Host Cabin Fever Comedy Night for Troops
The Warrior Thunder Foundation will host the 1st Annual Cabin Fever Comedy Night for Troops on March 29, 2013 from 8-10:30 pm at Dick Doherty's Comedy Escape at 257 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA to raise money for injured military, disabled Veterans and their families. - February 14, 2013 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
National Grid Unites Organizations to Bring Sustainability Education to Boston Students
Students at Blackstone Elementary and Across Boston Participate in National Green Week - February 14, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
YourCause Announces Third Annual CSRworks Summit in the Bay Area
YourCause invites clients, partners, and CSR leaders to drive “Innovation through Collaboration” at CSRworks Summit 2013 in Redwood City, California. - February 12, 2013 - YourCause, LLC
Harry Stendhal Presents: Fluxhouse™/Fluxcity™ Prefabricated/Modular Building System
George Maciunas Foundation is pleased to present “Fluxhouse™/Flucity™: Prefabricated Modular Building System” that can resist natural disaster, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. - February 07, 2013 - George Maciunas Foundation Inc.
Solar Alliance of America Announces the Formation of The Solar Alliance Foundation
The Solar Alliance Foundation is formed to provide financial assistance to Disabled Veterans living in Southern California. - February 07, 2013 - solar alliance foundation
Boston Public School Students Participate in National Green Week 2013
Students empowered to become champions for waste reduction and single stream recycling. - February 07, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Newman’s Own Foundation Grants $900,000 to Echoing Green; Funding Will Support International Fellowships
Echoing Green has been awarded a $900,000 grant, over two years, from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. The funding will support a global fellowship program that provides resources to a diverse group of the... - February 06, 2013 - Newman's Own Foundation
“A Toast to Precious Souls” Raises $18,000 to Benefit Women and Children’s Services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Outstanding Nurses Honored and Parent Fundraisers Recognized - February 05, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Texas School Integrates Green Education Foundation’s (GEF) Green Building Unit in Core Science Curriculum
Xcel Energy Foundation Supports Sustainability Education in Texas with Grant to GEF - February 02, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The CarePlus Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary
The CarePlus BCJFPP will celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary on February 9, 2013 in Hillsdale, NJ. - January 31, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Kicks Off National Green Week 2013
K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint. - January 27, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
NJ Lt. Governor Joins Eden Autism Services to Cut Ribbon on New Adult Employment Center
More than 100 friends, families and community members gathered on Tuesday, January 22nd to celebrate the opening of Eden Autism Services Briggs/Dobias Adult Employment centers in Hamilton, NJ. The long-awaited opening provides space for gainful employment for more than 60 adults with autism. In... - January 26, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Dedicates New Bonding Room at The Women’s Hospital
Jane L. Frederick, M.D. Honored for Generous Funding Towards Project - January 24, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Anna's Angels Announces 2013 Board of Directors
Triangle, North Carolina-Based Organization Raises Down Syndrome Research Funds for Duke Children's Hospital - January 24, 2013 - queue
Glee Star Lauren Potter to be Special Guest at 10th Annual Anna’s Angels Gala
Actress with Down Syndrome to be Featured Speaker at Anna's Angels Gala. - January 24, 2013 - queue
Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years of Friends, Family and Community
On Saturday, January 19, 2013, Eden Autism Services celebrated a quarter-century of Eden Dreams, the not-for-profit organization’s annual white-tie dinner gala held each year at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. Raising $140,000 in net proceeds, Dreams of Dreams Remembered commemorated the... - January 24, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces ContinenceCentral.org
The Simon Foundation for Continence announced today its launch of Continence Central (www.continencecentral.org) a unique new website to help the estimated 33 million Americans affected by incontinence that are looking for products and devices to better manage their loss of bladder and/or bowel... - January 22, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
9 Year Old Plans Antarctic Marathon Run for Children's Cause
On February 25, 2013, Nikolas Toocheck will participate in the White Continent Marathon & Half. It is believed that he is the youngest person ever to attempt this feat. - January 20, 2013 - Operation Warm
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in three locations throughout Fairfax County, VA. Sunshine Mail Foundation provides children in need with comfort, support, and joy through free Sunshine Mail Care Packages. Sunshine Mail is filled with handmade cards, care essentials, and other age-appropriate items and is delivered to children in hospitals, foster care and homeless shelters. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in National Day of Service
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in the fourth annual National Day of Service on Jan. 19 on the National Mall. Partnering with the Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV), they were selected as one of seven service projects to host at the event. As part of the Presidential Inauguration, The National Day of Service urges citizens to spend the day doing service work in their community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. President Obama and his family will also take part in the event. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Civilians from the North Become Refugees in South Mali as They Flee Escalating Conflict and the UK Announces Further Placement of UK Military Personnel
Charity World Vision calls for international leaders to uphold international humanitarian laws in Mali, as government troops clash with rebel groups, and children are left most vulnerable. - January 18, 2013 - World Vision UK
Aquatic Capital of America Foundation Announces 2012 Aquatics Athlete, Citizen, Coach and Organization Award Winners
Misty May-Treanor, Port of Long Beach, Dr. Jerry Schubel - Among Winners to be Honored at January 22, 2013 Dinner - January 16, 2013 - Aquatic Capital of America Foundation
Rosario "Russ" Cassata, Trustee of the Frank Cassata Family Foundation, Personal Donates Clothes, Blankets, Appliances, Furniture and More
“Helping Those in Need” - January 16, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation
Local Oncologists Raise Awareness for Cervical Cancer
WellSpring Oncology physicians encourage women to get screened during Cervical Health Awareness Month this January. - January 11, 2013 - WellSpring Oncology
Wine Market Council Elects Dennis Cakebread as Board of Directors Chair, Releases Luxury Wine Market Research in Advance of Upcoming Conferences
Wine Market Council announced today that Dennis Cakebread has been officially elected as the chair of Wine Market Council’s board of directors. Xavier Barlier of Maisons Marques & Domaines/Roederer Estate, who served as Wine Market Council’s chair from 2010-2012, has been elected to the position of immediate past chair. Also, in advance of their upcoming 2013 Wine Market Council Research Conferences, the council also announced today several findings from their research on luxury wine buyers. - January 09, 2013 - Wine Market Council
Human Growth Foundation to Host “Step Up and Walk” Event, Raising Awareness of Growth Hormone Deficiency
Human Growth Foundation, a national non-profit organization, will host its 1st Annual 4.8K Step Up and Walk fundraiser on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Flushing Meadows – Corona Park in Queens, New York. - January 09, 2013 - Human Growth Foundation
7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY This Coming Friday; Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on January 11th, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - January 04, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
26 Angels Campaign Gears Up to Raise 26k for the My Sandy Hook Family Fund
The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation (RMBF), Dream Little Dreamer (DLD), Michael “Magnedo7” Crawford and Shameia LaCrawf teamed up to raise money to aid the victims of this tragedy through the 26 Angels Benefit Campaign. - January 04, 2013 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.
Warrior Thunder Foundation Presents Check to Fisher House - Boston
The Warrior Thunder Foundation presented a check to the Fisher House-Boston on December 18th for $7000. The President of the Warrior Thunder Foundation, Darren Bean, and the Treasurer/Secretary, Judi Bean, presented the check to Fisher House - Boston Board Members Jen DeLuca and Rick Haddad. The... - December 29, 2012 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball
Event Highlighted Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk
The Tigerlily Foundation hosted its First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia. This year’s Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk set the tone for an inspirational morning with supporters and survivors. The event was hosted by Sarah Fraser of HOT 99.5, Anita Brikman of WUSA9, and Allyn Rose, Miss District of Columbia 2012. The event raised over $35K to support its programs. - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Local Businesses Team Up to Support Cancer Patients and Children During the Holidays
Pinellas cancer treatment facility WellSpring Oncology is partnering with Pinellas County Walgreens drug stores to provide holiday gifts for cancer patients in need. The partnership comes just as the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear. “Being diagnosed with this disease can be a... - December 23, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Local Cancer Treatment Center to Donate Christmas Gifts to Cancer Patient and Her Family
WellSpring Oncology is giving the Curry family the Christmas they could never have. - December 21, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Firefighters Keep 2,000 Needy Children Warm with New Winter Coats
Firefighters will provide new winter coats to more than 2,000 children living in poverty across Spokane, Pierce County, and Seattle before the New Year. - December 21, 2012 - Operation Warm
Infinity and Beyond Competes to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Infinity and Beyond, a United Charitable Programs (UCP) fiscally sponsored charitable project, formed a marathon team to raise $2,700 in last Saturday’s Spartan Beast Race. The team’s racers placed sixth out of 143 teams. - December 20, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Washington D.C. Firefighters Reach 1,000 Children in Poverty with New Winter Coats in Partnership with the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation
Washington D.C. Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 36 will provide brand-new winter coats to 1,000 children across the most impoverished areas of Washington D.C. - December 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Firefighters Keep Children Warm Across Baltimore with New Winter Coats
Baltimore Firefighters, IAFF Local 734, will deliver brand-new winter coats to more than 500 disadvantaged children across Baltimore, in conjunction with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. - December 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Family Business Association Awards for Massachusetts Recognize Anton’s Cleaners with Community Excellence Award
Anton’s Cleaners was presented with the 2012 Community Excellence Award by the Family Business Association (FBA). In addition to the award, the Family Business Association has generously donated a check in the amount of $1,500 to Caring Partners, the 501c (3) arm of Anton’s... - December 15, 2012 - Family Business Association
Firefighters Reach Over 1400 Needy Children Across Nashville with New Winter Coats
Nashville Firefighters will provide over 1,400 school children with brand-new winter coats through their partnership with The Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. - December 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
The Pulis Family and Camp Thoreau, Inc. Continue to Support the Children’s Summer Camp Experience
Recently The Thoreau Club and Camp Thoreau was awarded The Family Business Association’s (FBA) Community Excellence Award for its philanthropic support and involvement in the Concord area community. Selected from over 400 nominations, Thoreau was honored as a Massachusetts family business... - December 10, 2012 - Family Business Association