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IDEX Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
International development grantmaker IDEX is proud to receive a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit award from GreatNonprofits, a community review website for the not-for-profit sector. - December 08, 2012 - Thousand Currents
Dr. George Hanna Donates 75K (Mobile Dental Clinics)
Dr. George Hanna organized a project with the Lebanese Dental Association to provide free basic dental care/awareness, exam and x-rays. - December 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
Wine Market Council Announces 2013 Consumer Research Conferences and Unveils a New Website
Wine Market Council, the non-profit association of grape growers, wine producers, importers, wholesalers, and other affiliated wine businesses, today announced the dates for the 8th Annual Wine Market Council Research Conferences and unveiled a new brand image including a new logo and revamped website. The council’s mission is to establish the widespread acceptance of wine as a rewarding part of American culture and to report on timely issues and emerging consumer trends in the industry. - December 07, 2012 - Wine Market Council
Eden Dreams Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years
Dreams of Dreams Remembered, will be a glittering celebration of 25 years of the magic of Eden Dreams, and the strength of the community of individuals and organizations that support Eden Autism Services through this unique event. William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy in the hit TV series MASH, will emcee the event. - December 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces International Conference - Innovating for Continence 2013: The Engineering Challenge
On April 12-13, 2013, The Simon Foundation for Continence will host its 4th international conference, Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge. The biennial conference is held in Chicago and attracts speakers from a wide range of disciplines; particularly from those whose breakthrough... - December 05, 2012 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Starlight Florida Launches Mobile Giving Campaign
Donors Simply Text the Word “SMILES” to 80000 to Contribute $10.00 to Starlight Florida. - December 05, 2012 - Starlight Children's Foundation Florida
Pinellas Cancer Treatment Center Marks 2,000th Patient Milestone
WellSpring Oncology, Pinellas cancer treatment center, patient shares his story about the difference in care. - November 30, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
“Nordurljosin”: Idyllwild Arts Winter Fashion Show
The Inter Arts Department of Idyllwild Arts Academy is pleased to announce that Friday, November 30th marks the date for the ever-popular Fall Fashion Show. Inspired by the Winter Wonderland theme that is often standard for holiday season shows, Fashion Design major and show director Inga Gilbert... - November 29, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
MIW Foundation Organized and Conducted "Free Medical Camp" with Support of Supreme Infrastructure India Limited at Gurgaon
MIW Foundation with support of Supreme Infrastructure India Limited has organized and conducted a free medical camp at NBCC Greens, Sector 37D, Gurgaon (Haryana) on 24th November 2012 and they provided free medical checkup to more than 500 people, hailing from nearby areas. - November 29, 2012 - MIW Foundation
Reshaping an Industry Takes a Lot of Work. Affordable Technology Foundation is Taking It Head On.
Affordable Technology Foundation to offer free and reduced cost tech support to individuals and families in need. - November 28, 2012 - Affordable Technology Foundation
Idyllwild Arts Academy: Innovations in Teaching Math and the Arts from a Collaborative Approach
Idyllwild Arts Academy, a pre-professional, college-preparatory boarding school in the San Jacinto Mountains uses an innovative approach to teaching math to art students. - November 28, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
9 Year Old Runs First Marathon for Children at Fortitude for First Descents
Nikolas Toocheck to Run First of Seven Marathons - One on Every Continent to Raise Awareness and Money for Children’s Charity - November 28, 2012 - Operation Warm
EmpowHer Institute Hosting Foreign Delegation from 19 Countries
Delegates Examining Ways to Cultivate Leadership in Young Women, Emphasize the Importance of Female Leadership and Foster Potential Partnerships to Address Issues of Concern to Girls and Women Worldwide - November 27, 2012 - EmpowHer Institute
Kent Wieshaus, LCSW Joins Idyllwild Arts Academy Staff
Former Television producer and director Kent Weishaus, LCSW has joined the staff of Idyllwild Arts Academy as staff counselor. - November 27, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Child Soldier Recruitment Likely to Increase as Rebel Violence Mounts in DRC - World Vision Reports
World Vision reports mounting violence leading to aid agency worker evacuations, displacement of families and recruitment of child soldiers. World leaders are called on to intervene. - November 26, 2012 - World Vision UK
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Expansion of Youth Fashion Design Program with Gerard Dislaire
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program announced today the addition of a second fashion design course to include both beginning and advanced fashion design to its summer course offering for its Youth Arts Center program. For teens who are interested in learning the basics of fashion design, the... - November 26, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Theme for 2013 Native Arts Festival
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program announced today the theme for this year’s Native Arts Festival which is set to be held from June 30 through July 6th 2013 on the campus of Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, CA. Held annually, the Native Arts Festival is a collaboration in Native American... - November 26, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Announces Schedule Changes, New Classes for Youths 5-18
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program announced today several changes to this year’s upcoming schedule that will allow school age children ages 5-18 and their families more flexibility in planning their summer vacations. - November 26, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Woodtiger Funds Reporting on Women, Health and Environment
Women’s eNews begins a new investigative series on women and the environment today supported by a grant of $15,000 from The Woodtiger Fund. - November 22, 2012 - Women's eNews
OneLifeLesson.com Encourages Thanksgiving Conversation to Last More Than a Lifetime
High School Student’s Website Addresses Inter-Generational Lessons and Passing Them On - November 20, 2012 - One Life Lesson
Lions Clubs International Foundation Provides Disaster Relief for Superstorm Sandy
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is mobilizing US $220,000 to immediately support Lions’ disaster relief efforts following Superstorm Sandy. Funds are helping Lions in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina to provide assistance in hard-hit areas. The... - November 18, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Education Available Free to Tennessee’s K-12 Schools
Seeking educators take advantage of online professional development and green building curriculum. - November 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The Spine Health Foundation Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors
Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) has added four additional board seats and elected new directors and officers for the 2013-2014 term. The SHF Board of Directors offers a variety of professional strengths and a passion for helping disadvantaged individuals overcome chronic pain due to spinal disorders. Each member brings considerable experience in medicine, public relations, technology and/or finance expertise. - November 16, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Maisha International Orphanage Hosts Light the Future Gala and Dinner
Maisha International Orphanage, a charitable project fiscally sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is hosting an event on November 17, 2012 to help support the orphans and widows living in Western Kenya, as well as to celebrate the program’s accomplishments. - November 16, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: a Continuum of Excellence
It started with a simple vision: “Create a remote place where people of all backgrounds could come together to experience the arts.” That vision spurred the creation of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program that in its 63rd year creates a setting for artists of all ages to experience what... - November 16, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Oklahoma City Firefighters Provide New Coats to 2,000 School Children in Great Need Launching the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation
Oklahoma City Firefighters, IAFF Local 157, Board of Chief Officers, and the Oklahoma City Retired Firefighter Association are providing 2,000 Oklahoma City school children with brand-new coats through their partnership with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation, a division of the largest non-profit distributer of new coats in the U.S., Operation Warm. - November 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Raises More Than $1 Million for Autism Speaks
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is excited to announce they have raised more than $1,000,000 for their philanthropic partner, Autism Speaks. Alpha Xi Delta partnered with Autism Speaks in 2009 to help raise funds and awareness for those affected by autism spectrum disorders. Since then, Alpha Xi Delta... - November 13, 2012 - Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation Mobilizing to Provide New Coats to Children Devastated by Hurricane Sandy
National non-profit Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort to infuse storm-shattered communities in New York and New Jersey with brand new winter coats for children whose families have been devastated by hurricane Sandy. - November 09, 2012 - Operation Warm
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
Fitness Program Hosts Free "Family Fitness Day" Every Saturday in November
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is trying to solve the obesity epidemic by hosting a free “Family Fitness Day” every Saturday in November in San Antonio, TX. - November 03, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Wood County Schools in West Virginia to Implement Lions Quest Positive Youth-Development Program Across District
More than 12,000 Wood County, W.Va., students from 21 schools are set to benefit from Lions Quest, a kindergarten through 12th-grade life skills and positive youth development program. The district-wide implementation of Lions Quest is part of a three-year partnership between Wood County Schools... - October 28, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
The Toral Family Foundation Has Launched a Statewide Essay Contest in Recognition of Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week That Takes Place from November 11-18
Toral Family Foundation Launches Essay Contest in Recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. - October 22, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Friends of the Valley Wins “Shaping the Destiny of Kenya” Award
Friends of the Valley, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), was recently recognized for their humanitarian efforts in Kenya by the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya - October 21, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Inaugural Golf Outing Scores Big for North Jersey Foundation
Care Plus Foundation of Paramus, New Jersey raised close to $70,000 in their inaugural golf outing held at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on October 15th. Funds will go to support mental health services of Care Plus NJ, Inc. - October 21, 2012 - Care Plus Foundation
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply Company Award $5,000 Green Thumb Challenge Grant to Green Chimneys School
National grant award recognizes successful youth garden projects that incorporate education. - October 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Photographer and Visual Artist Eve Fowler to Lecture at Idyllwild Arts Academy
As part of their continuing Visiting Artists series, the Inter Arts Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy welcomes photographer, artist, and curator Eve Fowler on Thursday, October 25th. Fowler will present a lecture on both her practice and her recent posters based on Gertrude Stein's Tender... - October 18, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
Art Project Helps Those with Alzheimer’s
The Advocacy Art Project, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is inspiring hope in Alzheimer’s patients by sharing "Discovery Art Cards." - October 18, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Wisconsin Pediatricians Announce State and National Achievement Awards Recognitions Presented at WIAAP Advocacy Day at The Capitol
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://WIAAP.org) recently acknowledged the child health advocacy work of state pediatricians and child and family health advocates during the Advocacy Open Forum, held in the State Capitol Building in Madison. Recognitions included Senator Julie Lassa for Legislator of the Year and Kristina Manke for Community Service Award, as well as numerous national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 15, 2012 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Operation Warm Partners with K-LOVE and Air1 Radio’s Fall Pledge Drive
K-LOVE and Air1 Radio partner with Operation Warm to provide new high quality winter coats to a children in need. - October 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
5K Run and Walk Announced at a Time of Great Need in Pike County
The Pike County Outreach Council will host its annual 5K Run and Walk on Nov. 17 during Waverly’s Jingle Bell Weekend. The event will take place at Bristol Village, 625 E. 5th St. at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the Outreach Council, which has served Pike County since... - October 11, 2012 - Pike County Outreach Council
Find a Dream’s Michael Moorer Training Fighters for Upcoming Title Bouts
Former Champion Fighters Vying for NABA Lightweight and WBO Light Heavyweight Titles - October 10, 2012 - Find A Dream
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Courses Approved for GBCI CE Hours for LEED® Professionals
GEF Institute Named Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Provider. - October 05, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Organization Helps Sandusky Victims and Others Affected by Child Sexual Abuse
The Let Go... Let Peace Come In Foundation has subsidized trauma therapy for two of the young men associated with the Jerry Sandusky case and others. In an effort to bring healing, recovery, and scientific knowledge to the problem of child sexual abuse the foundation has initiated a fundraising campaign on the popular website Indiegogo. - October 05, 2012 - Let Go Let Peace Come In Foundation
The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift
The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November
In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offer Holiday Cheese Party Raffle for Schools Participating in Sustainability Education
Classrooms nationwide eligible to win Cabot Cheese for a healthy holiday party. - October 03, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Auto Alert Teams Up with McDonald Hyundai Hope to Help Fight Pediatric Cancer
Auto Alert, has announced their sponsorship of the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado. - September 29, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Lilly Pulitzer® Partners with The Breast Cancer Charities of America for National “Shop and Share” Event
Retailer Lilly Pulitzer and The Breast Cancer Charities of America are partnering for a shop and share event in which iGoPink Fashion Fights Breast Cancer will receive 10% of sales on October 6, 2012. - September 28, 2012 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Denver Initiative to Illuminate Lives in Uganda
Two organizations, Nokero and the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) are teaming up via the Juwa Initiative to provide solar powered lights for literacy participants in northern Uganda. - September 27, 2012 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund