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Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting
Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America
The Mcdonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is Proud to Announce That Weatherproof Roofing and Floodgates Worldwide Ministries Have Teamed Up to Help Beat Childhood Cancer
McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is pleased to announce their partnership with Weatherproof Roofing and Floodgates Ministries to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado by sponsoring the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament - September 22, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
American Golf Census Gains Momentum at Halfway Point
Previous American Golf Census Sweepstakes Winner Attends TOUR Championship. - September 22, 2012 - National Golf Foundation
School Fundraiser Receives National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2012
Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers are proud to announce their selection for the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers
Louis Zamperini WWII POW, 1936 U.S. Olympian Headlines Lazarex Cancer Foundation Event September 29 on U.S.S. HORNET
Louis Zamperini Shook Hands with Hitler, Was Tortured at Japanese POW Camp; Will Share His Message of Forgiveness and Hope. - September 15, 2012 - Lazarex Cancer Foundation
Reward Any Outstanding Cause with Empowerment Tree Funding
Jazz for Peace has announced along with The Unprecedented Achievements in Jazz Tour which so far will include India, Africa and the U.S., they are launching a new "Win Grant" helping outstanding non-profit organizations in time for the decade celebration. To access these pre-grant application please visit: http://jfptickets.wufoo.com/forms/win-grant/. - September 13, 2012 - The Jazz for Peace Foundation
Be a Seed Conference: Foster Care, International & Domestic Adoption and More
Bringing a child into your home is a exciting decision but some people feel unsure of what is the best fit for their family or how to go about it. Any person can Google adoption agencies online and discover countless options but even still, whats the right agency is different for everyone. Raven... - September 13, 2012 - Be A Seed Conference
YourCause Brings “Innovation through Collaboration” at Annual CSRworks Summit
YourCause CSRworks Summit invites clients, partners, and CSR leaders to unite and impact the future of corporate social responsibility programs. - September 12, 2012 - YourCause, LLC
Cosmos Tree Weekend of Upliftment and Grace Created and Facilitated by Renowned Meditation Teacher, Dr. Roger B. Lane
Cosmos Tree, Inc., the nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to giving people Tools to live in Peace regardless of the outer situation - which is no small thing! - is hosting a special Weekend of Upliftment and Grace in New York City from Thursday, November 8th, 2012 through Monday, November... - September 11, 2012 - Cosmos Tree, Inc.
Black and Missing Foundation Inc to Launch “Ask BAM FI” Advice Segment
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc (BAM FI) announced today that beginning Monday, September 17 it will launch a new weekly on-line video advice column, which will provide sound advice on what to do when a loved one is missing, whom to contact, how best to assist law enforcement and the media, and... - September 11, 2012 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Lebanese Dental Association Project, Free Dental Care - Mobile Dental Clinics
Lebanese Dental Association new project to help under served areas. Dental care made possible in the hard to reach areas in Lebanon. Mobile Dental Clinics in Lebanon. - September 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
PetExp Coming to Fort Lauderdale, FL October 21, 2012 - "A ShowCase For All Of Man's Best Friends"
Fairy Fundraisers strives to promote the emphasis of community involvement, business networking, and highlighting their non-profit organizations. These are the individuals that provide a service to the community that is intangible and highly irreplaceable. PetExp is the medium that facilitates this for the pet world. - September 04, 2012 - Fairy Fundraisers
3rd Annual Warrior Thunder Ride
3rd Annual Warrior Thunder Motorcycle Ride. September 15, 2012 – 3rd Annual Benefit hosted by the Warrior Thunder Foundation supporting our wounded warriors, disabled Veterans and their families. All proceeds go to the Homes for Our Troops and The Fisher House-Boston. Starts/ends at Millis AMVETS Post 495, 404 Village Street, Millis, MA. Registration 9:30-11:15, Kickstands ups 11:30. - September 03, 2012 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Habitat Philippines Launches I Build My Philippines Coffee Table Book
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Philippines recently gathered government and business leaders as it launched its “I Build My Philippines” coffee table book, the first of its series, through a Prime Movers Night held last August 23 at Peninsula Manila Hotel. Housing czar and Vice President... - August 31, 2012 - Habitat for Humanity Philippines
International Thought Leader & Humanitarian Sadhguru Leads Detroit Conference Oct.12-14
Internationally Renowned Yogi & Humanitarian Leader Coming to Detroit Oct. 12-14 Sadhguru to lead public yoga/meditation conference at Cobo Center. How do we change the world, especially in these times of turmoil? According to world-renowned yogi and visionary humanitarian Sadhguru Jaggi... - August 30, 2012 - Isha Foundation Detroit
"Remembering Michael" - Michael Jackson 54th Birthday Tribute, the Whole World is Invited Chicago, Illinois /USA/ the World
The Jackson Family Heritage Foundation, Fans, Friends and Supporters from all over the world will come together to remember and celebrate the 54th Birthday of the late “King Of Pop” Michael Jackson by participating in a Candlelight vigil 10:00 pm August 29th, 2012 Wednesday night after the fireworks, at Navy Pier (limited candles will be provided). - August 29, 2012 - Jackson Family Heritage Foundation
Cardio-Boxing Program Strives to Teach Kids Healthy Habits
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a charitable program sponsored by 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. - August 29, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
US Homeland Security Foundation of America Partners with the HALO Corporation and Fedhealth for Ready Roadmap USA and the HALO Counter-Terrorism Summit
HSFA to kickoff Ready Roadmap San Diego from Paradise Point Island, October 29, 2012, to deliver life-saving public safety information and resources to thousands of HALO Counter-Terrorism Summit attendees and single-family households in San Diego County, California. - August 28, 2012 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Soap Opera Star to Make Special Appearance at FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: the Jersey Actor Comes Home to Help His Community
Actor Brian Gaskill, known for his roles on All My Children, Port Charles, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful and Models, Inc. and currently starring in the summer spinoff to the Emmy-nominated web-series "The Bay," titled "Darkside of the Bay," will... - August 28, 2012 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Paramus-Based Care Plus Foundation to Host Inaugural Golf Outing
Thousands of people in the northern New Jersey area that are touched by mental illness will benefit from the first charity golf outing being held by the Care Plus Foundation at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on October 15, 2012. - August 24, 2012 - Care Plus Foundation
GEF Institute Offers Discount for Online, On-Demand Course on Water and Sustainability
New Course Explores Key Issues Related to the Global Water Crisis and Conservation Strategies - August 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Find A Dream to be Featured on Myrtle Beach’s ABC 15
The nonprofit organization Find A Dream will be featured in an exclusive on Myrtle Beach’s ABC 15 tomorrow morning at 5 a.m. - August 18, 2012 - Find A Dream
Gotham City Films to Host Celebrity Fundraiser for Find A Dream
Gotham City Films will be hosting a celebrity fundraising dinner for Find A Dream at the W Hotel in Hollywood September 13. - August 18, 2012 - Find A Dream
GEF Institute’s Green Building Education Prepares Career Tech (CTE) Students for Green Jobs
Institute’s Green Construction Course Adopted for New Jersey’s Green Program of Study - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Launch Sustainable Water Challenge
Free Program Educates K-12 Students on Water Sustainability Issues and Conservation Strategies - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Names Robin Boettcher CEO
The Board of Directors of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) has named Robin Boettcher as chief executive officer. She succeeds PBTF co-founder Dianne Traynor, who died last month. Boettcher, who begins her new role on Sept. 10, brings extensive nonprofit experience, including leadership positions with the National Parkinson Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - August 16, 2012 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
YourCause Partners with UniversalGiving to Enhance International Vetting Options
YourCause and UniversalGiving partner to provide additional international vetting options for corporations seeking to volunteer and donate across the globe. - August 15, 2012 - YourCause, LLC
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Employees Connect with Massachusetts’ Schools
Company Demonstrates Commitment to Community and Sustainability with Grant to Green Education Foundation (GEF) - August 15, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The Troy Rotary Prepares for a New Fundraiser to Benefit the Local Community, Viva La Vino
Viva La Vino is a fun wine tasting event that will feature fascinating people, great networking, silent auction and gift basket bidding, tasty hors d’oeuvres. Italian cheeses, delightful deserts and of course, delicious wine! - August 14, 2012 - Troy Rotary Foundation
Kids Wish Network’s 2012 Camaro Dream Giveaway will Help Benefit Several Worthy Children’s Causes
International children’s organization Kids Wish Network is proud to sponsor the 2012 Camaro Dream Giveaway that launched on February 1, 2012, and will run through November 30, 2012. All tax-deductible donations that are received will benefit Kids Wish Network and other worthwhile children’s causes. - August 11, 2012 - Kids Wish Network
Lint Center Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
The Lint Center for National Security Studies Continues Mission to Empower, Enhance, and Enable the Next Generation - August 10, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Community Comes Together to Support the Faan Walk for Food Allergy Sept. 8th
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure in Long Branch on Sept. 8, 2012. - August 09, 2012 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Students on Track for Railway Engineering Career with the Smallpeice Trust
From 30th July to 2nd August, fifty-six students aged 13-14 attended a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course at Askham Bryan College, York. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this... - August 09, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Drive Forward their Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 30th July to 2nd August, thirty-six promising young engineers enjoyed a unique hands-on learning experience at Coventry University. Sponsored by the 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the 4-day residential course provided students with an... - August 08, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Youngsters Set Sail with the Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering
From the 30th July to 2nd August, fifty students from the UK and Saudi Arabia gained a unique insight into nuclear marine engineering. Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer the... - August 05, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Free Sample Course from GEF Institute’s Sustainability Steward Series Available Now
Sustainability Steward Series Introduces Basic Concepts of Sustainability in Engaging New Format - August 04, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
GEF, Bonnie Plants, and Gardener’s Supply Company Create How-To Video to Promote Gardening
Video Demonstrates Building and Planting a Raised Bed Garden for Schools, Homes or Offices - August 04, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering with The Smallpeice Trust
From 24th to 27th July, fifty aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University, students gained a valuable... - August 04, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get to Grips with Nuclear Engineering with The Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, fifty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at the University of Manchester, was organised by The Smallpeice Trust, in collaboration with the Engineering... - August 04, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Toral Family Foundation Offering Scholarship Program
Toral Family Foundation offering a scholarship program to assist medical professionals working in traumatic brain injury. - August 03, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
New Housing Reforms in ARMM Started
Nine hundred houses and 922 day care centers are expected to be constructed in the mainland and island provinces of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) by December 2012 with the pronouncement of the Department of Social Welfare and Developement-ARMM (DSWD-ARMM) and Habitat for Humanity... - August 03, 2012 - Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Students Set Sail for a Career in Naval Architecture with The Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, forty aspiring young engineers enjoyed a unique learning experience at Plymouth University. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent four days discovering what is involved in the creation and maintenance of many different types of ships including aircraft carriers, yachts, submarines and commercial ships. - August 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Celebrated a Belated Earth Day at Fenway on July 7, 2012
Energy Challenge Contest Winner Threw Out the First Pitch in Honor of Earth Day - August 02, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
PG&E & San Francisco Giants Team Up to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area with “It Takes Two”
For Every Double Play Turned by the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in the Month of August, PG&E Will Donate $1,000 to BBBSBA Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), and the San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create the “It... - August 01, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Hires Lindsey Rossow-Rood as Philanthropic Services Officer
As philanthropic services officer, Rossow-Rood will be responsible for fund development and donor relations. - August 01, 2012 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Brely Evans Oakland’s Own Sparkle’s for a Cause and Gives Back to Her Community
Breley Evans comes back to Oakland to help support local charity at the All White Party Sparkle for a cause. - July 29, 2012 - Sharon Randolph Foundation
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with the Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, 50 students from across the UK attended a residential course to learn more about low carbon energy sources. Sponsored by global energy services company Senergy, this course enabled the 15 and 16 year old students to spend time learning about new, renewable energy sources... - July 29, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Local Houston Restaurants Provide Fundraising for Schools and Other Non-Profits
Houston Restaurants are marketing to community groups by offering in restaurant fundraisers to local non-profits like schools, churches, and college groups to help build strong ties and give back using GroupRaise.com. - July 28, 2012 - GroupRaise.com
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19th July, 30 aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. The group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the University’s Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19st July, 50 teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how railway technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust