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Governor and Mayor Issue Proclamations for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation
Gov. Beverly Perdue and Mayor Nancy McFarlane Recognize Wednesday, Feb. 29 as AHC Awareness Day - February 26, 2012 - AHC Foundation
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Launches 1 in a Million Campaign on Rare Disease Day
Effort to Raise $1 Million for Disease Research in 2012 Kicks Off on Wednesday, Feb. 29 - February 25, 2012 - AHC Foundation
BasketBALL 2012: The Most Exciting Place to Watch the Final Four in Kansas City
This is the signature annual fundraising event benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland. Enjoy watching both the NCAA Final Four games on giant screens on two floors of The College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center while enjoying contests, casino-style games, silent and live auctions, food and open bars. - February 25, 2012 - Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland
Bench Pressing Weight to Fight Diabetes – Hosted by F.A.C.T Foundation
F.A.C.T Foundation Holding Bench Lifting Contest on April 28, 2012 to Benefit Diabetes Research and Financial Aid to Local Diabetics - Sponsored by Lusardi’s Health & Training Center and Kessler Rehabilitation Center. - February 23, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation
YourCause Forms Partnership with ammado to Expand International Charitable Options
YourCause and ammado partner to multiply international giving opportunities for multinational employees on the CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform. - February 21, 2012 - YourCause, LLC
Advocacy Art Project Aims to Inspire Hope Through Art
Sheila Van Houten established the Advocacy Art Project to distribute paintings for free to patients who need uplifting and encouragement. - February 19, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Green Education Foundation (GEF) to Present at Green Schools National Conference
Session to Discuss Innovative Course to Integrate Sustainability Concepts in the Classroom - February 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Homeland Security Foundation of America Elects Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of Octavian Security, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of Octavian Security, wins election by majority vote and becomes the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Homeland Security Foundation of America. - February 17, 2012 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 18th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on June 8th at Autism: A Journey in Optimism and Opportunity - February 17, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Experience Engineering in Nottingham This Easter with The Smallpeice Trust
Year 9 pupils from around the UK will have the opportunity to take part in an exciting engineering experience this Easter. National educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is running this residential engineering foundation course at the University of Nottingham from 2nd-4th April. - February 16, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Duke University Selected to Host 2012 Callaway Junior World Golf Championship Qualifying Event March 24-25
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Announces Duke University Golf Club Will Host Qualifying for the Junior World Championships. The Event Becomes Part of the 2012 NC Junior Golf Tour. - February 16, 2012 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
Budding Young Engineers Explore Engineering Construction with the Smallpeice Trust
Up to 100 year 9 pupils (aged 13-14) will have the opportunity to learn about engineering in the construction industry this April. National educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is teaming up with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to provide a residential engineering... - February 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Lima Native Gregory Pitts to Open Film Festival
The Northwest Ohio Film Foundation is proud to announce that the Opening Night of the 2012 Independent Film Festival will officially commence with Karma, an avant-garde film written and produced by Lima native Gregory Pitts, followed by a Celebration of Shorts and a Midnight Screening. “I am... - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation
Northwest Ohio Film Foundation to Hold Quarter Auction
Film Festival bring the "fun" back in "fundraising" - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation
United Charitable Programs as a Fiscal Sponsor Provides Financial Discipline, Transparency, and Accountability
UCP's professional standards of operations can ease concerns of nonprofit fiscal sponsorship in the philanthropic world. - February 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
24/03/2012, Belfast UK International Women’s Day Exhibit and Lecture
The Shayler Foundation will be hosting, in association with The Crescent Arts Centre, an International Women’s Day Exhibit and Lecture to raise awareness and funds for their Safe Birthing Project aimed at improving maternal health in Uganda. The exhibit will include speakers Malachi O’Doherty and Maria Andreana Deiana, as well as the premier of Dr. Barbara Renzi’s documentary titled Belfast: You Never Know, Women's Voices. - February 12, 2012 - The Shayler Foundation
Indra Public Relations Takes "Dunk Your Kicks" National with The Max Cure Foundation
The Max Cure Foundation Roars Across the Nation with “Dunk Your Kicks” for Pediatric Cancer - February 11, 2012 - Indra Public Relations
Celebrity Artist William Quigley Donates Works to be Auctioned at Celebrity Event in New York to Raise Funds for Charity
Celebrity Artist William Quigley donates print from his limited edition series of his new works to the Seeds of Africa Fund to be auctioned off at their February 13th Star Studded Charity event in New York City. - February 09, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund
UCP Becomes the Fiscal Sponsor of the Blake Institute of Technology Foundation
The Blake Institute of Technology Foundation partners with the business community to create/provide internships in the Information Technology and Computer Science arena along with offering real life work experience to inner city high school students, physically handicapped, veterans and the hearing impaired to inspire them to reach their maximum potential and become significant contributors to society. - February 07, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation President Releases Podcast on Rare Disease
Jeff Wuchich Discusses Rare Disease Day, National Push for a Cure - February 04, 2012 - AHC Foundation
Maimah Karmo Named to Grio's 100 List for 2012
This list includes 100 individuals from across 10 professional fields that are making a difference in their communities and across the country. - February 03, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Beit Shemesh, Israel – Keren Ramat Beit Shemesh and Community Residents Create Foundation to Bring Peace Oversee City Projects
Keren Ramat Beit Shemesh Foundation includes members from all walks of life, advancing projects and initiatives to benefit neighborhood residents. Initial programs include The “Shalom Beit Shemesh" peace initiative. - February 03, 2012 - Keren Ramat Beit Shemesh
Smith Applauds Hawaii Taking Step Forward on Kelsey's Law
Kelsey’s Law Helps Law Enforcement Locate People Who Are in Danger of Harm via Cell Phone Records - February 03, 2012 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Prominent New Yorkers Come Together in Charity for Africa
Seeds of Africa Fund celebrity fundraiser with a Valentine spin on auction will be held in New York City during fashion week. Celebrity and Societies are coming together to help raise funding for the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. - February 02, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund
NC Junior Golf Foundation Opens Spring 2012 Season at Campbell University, February 25-26
Spring 2012 nationally ranked junior golf tournaments begin in February at Keith Hills Country Club at Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. The NC Junior Golf Foundation's Spring Preview Signals Official Start of Spring Golf in North Carolina. - February 02, 2012 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time
With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation
The Shayler Foundation to Host "Our Light: Voices of Women" Art Exhibit to Celebrate International Women’s Day
The Shayler Foundation on 17 March 2012 will host its first annual International Women’s Day event at Arbeit Gallery. The event will serve as a launch for their Safe Birthing Project aimed at helping Ugandan women have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. - February 01, 2012 - The Shayler Foundation
London UK Our Light: Voices of Women Exhibit Benefits The Shayler Foundation
The Shayler Foundation is raising funds and awareness for their Safe Birthing Project aimed at improving maternal health in Uganda. The gala will include music, cocktails and food. - February 01, 2012 - The Shayler Foundation
Veterans Bill of Rights Petition to Help Homeless Veterans and Military Families
A Veterans Bill of Rights petition is being circulated by Project Foot, a Florida based charity for homeless veterans and military families. The Veterans Bill of Rights addresses key issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs such as veteran homelessness, PTSD, discrimination, reintegration and hidden government programs. - January 26, 2012 - Project Foot
Cindy Made Them Cookies Partners with The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation a Portion of February Cookie Sales to Benefit South Florida Charity
A South Florida cookie company partners with nonprofit charity during the month of February to help raise money for premature babies. - January 24, 2012 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
New, Interactive Social Media Fundraising Campaign, Arrest ALS, Launched
Innovative fundraising concept leverages social media to raise money and awareness to end ALS. - January 22, 2012 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
iVolunteer NY Encourages Last-Minute Ticket Buyers to Sign Up for 2012 Gala and Support Volunteering in NY
iVolunteer NY, an NY volunteer group focused on providing Holocaust survivor care and companionship, is promoting its upcoming fundraising gala, which will occur in Manhattan on January 26. - January 19, 2012 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Indra Public Relations Applauds Tenor Luciano Lamonarca's Release of His 2nd Album "The Impossible Dream" - January 7, 2012
Tenor Luciano Lamonarca released his new album “The Impossible Dream,” in which he explores for the first time the American and Broadway repertoire, recording two of the worldwide famous songs, "Maria" from the musical "West Side Story" and the latter, "The... - January 19, 2012 - Indra Public Relations
Northwest Ohio Independent Film Festival Moves to Lima
World class film festival moves to Lima, Ohio - January 18, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces National Green Week 2012
K-12 Schools Nationwide Participate in the Largest Waste Reduction Campaign in History - February 6 through Earth Day, April 22, 2012 - January 18, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Global LifeVision Announces First Humanitarian Mission of 2012
Ideal LifeVision Founder Ann Webb Announces First Humanitarian Expedition to Kenya, Africa, which will include 30 certified trainers training 1500 plus micro-loan recipients in Kenya. Partnership with Ascend International and Asante Foundation. - January 15, 2012 - Ideal LifeVision
National Orange Show Art Gallery Opening
The Art Gallery at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino is soon to be open to the public. Opening festivities to be held on Friday, January 20th from 10:30 am to 6:00pm and on Saturday, January 21st from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. - January 14, 2012 - National Orange Show Events Center
L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family
Shop for Change
ChangeJars.com, a new website started by three college students, allows users to shop for change. You can shop name brand stores and a percentage of your purchase is donated to the cause you choose. - January 13, 2012 - ChangeJars
"Tunes For A Cure" Night to Benefit Diabetes Research and Local Financial Aid for Those in Need Held by F.A.C.T Foundation
Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 3pm – 9pm, the F.A.C.T Foundation will be holding a “Tunes For A Cure” Night that will benefit Diabetes research and financial help to local individuals who are underinsured or un-insured that need financial assistance paying for their diabetic... - January 12, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation
New Jersey Man Starts F.A.C.T Foundation – Dedicated to Finding a Cure and Raising Awareness on Diabetes
Type-1 diabetic William Sisca, who was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13, has started the F.A.C.T Foundation. The non-profit organization is dedicated to finding a cure for him and the millions of other type-1 diabetics, and to also help the countless type-2 patients educate themselves on... - January 12, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation
Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Naval Architects
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust has launched its new 2012 course timetable and is now seeking hundreds of 13 to 17 year old students to sample their taster engineering courses. Any student can apply to attend a wide range of subsidised four-day residential courses which take... - January 07, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
iVolunteer NY Now Selling Tickets for Its Gala in Support of NYC Volunteer Opportunities to Provide Companionship to Holocaust Survivors
Not-for-profit organization iVolunteer NY, which enables young volunteers to help the elderly holocaust survivors in their communities, is now offering tickets for its 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. Available online at http://www.iVolunteerNY.com, iVolunteer NY offers five different ticket packages to raise funds to benefit the organization’s nationwide efforts in the new year. - January 06, 2012 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Low Carbon Energy Challenge for Budding Young Engineers with the Smallpeice Trust
Newcastle University is hosting an exciting Low Carbon Energy Challenge from 23rd to 26th July 2012 for fifty 15 and 16 year olds students (Year 11) from across the UK. - January 06, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
First Member of West Valley Boys & Girls Club, Now a Single Father, Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
Jaylen Castillo, a four-year-old boy who lost his mother earlier this year in a car accident, has received a grant from Extended Family designed to help him move forward with his education. Extended Family is a nonprofit charitable organization focused on assisting single parent families. - January 05, 2012 - Extended Family
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Announcing: the Chouinard Foundation Library - ChouinardFoundation.org
In coordination with Pacific Standard Time, the Chouinard Foundation presents a massive, interactive online library covering the Chouinard Foundation's efforts over the last 12 years - dedicated to strengthening the legacy of the original Chouinard Art Institute, 1921-1972 - one of the most... - January 03, 2012 - Chouinard Foundation
Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Mining Engineers
A Mining and Minerals course will be held for thirty 15 to 17 year old (Years 11 and 12) students at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus between the 16th and 19th July 2012. - January 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Lawrence History Center to Open Exhibit, "Short Pay! All Out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012
The Lawrence History Center will open a bilingual exhibit, "Short pay! All out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on the sixth floor of the Everett Mill (15 Union St., Lawrence, MA) to commemorate the Centennial of the Bread and Roses Strike. This event... - January 03, 2012 - Lawrence History Center