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Conscious Planet – Save Soil Movement
Walkathons for Awareness For Soil Crisis Happening in 60 Cities. Where do you look when you walk? Perhaps you gaze at other people, or the landscape, or the road ahead. This Father's Day weekend, June 18 and 19, the Save Soil movement will ask you to look down, instead, at the soil. Sixty cities... - June 16, 2022 - Conscious Planet – Save Soil Movement
Tom Veys Arrives from Belgium to Accept the 2022 Valentin Krustev Translation Award at Special Poetry Event at the New London Public Library, July 9 at 1:00
This award celebrates the life of Valentine Krustev, who, before his untimely death was a great help and support to William Meredith and the Foundation. The award will be presented to the Belgian poet and visual artist, Tom Veys, for PANDEMIE, a translation into Dutch of the poet, Richard Harteis. - June 06, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
Alliance Homecare Names Nancy Gillette Chief Executive Officer
Alliance Homecare, a leader in fully licensed Home Care services in the New York metropolitan area, has announced Nancy Gillette as Alliance’s new CEO. - June 01, 2022 - Alliance Homecare
Eledon Announces Phase 2a Trial Results of Tegoprubart (AT-1501) – a Drug Invented at ALS TDI
Eledon Pharmaceuticals announced topline results from their Phase 2 trial of tegoprubart (formerly AT1501), a drug invented and developed at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). The Phase 2a trial in ALS was a 12-week, open label, dose escalating, safety, and biomarker study. The... - May 31, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
The PAWS NY 2022 Annual Spring Benefit Raises $60,500 with Support from Community and Dedicated Volunteers
130 People Came Together at the Monarch Rooftop to Raise Funds and Awareness for People and Pets in Need. - May 26, 2022 - PAWS NY
ALS Therapy Development Institute Scientists to Present Posters Sharing Research Advancements at the ALS Drug Development Summit
The ALS TDI scientists will be showcasing significant advancements in ALS research through multiple poster presentations. These posters will cover pre-clinical research exploring potential new therapeutic drug-like molecules and targets for ALS, as well as translational research analyzing patient data to identify new ALS biomarkers, drug targets, and patient populations. - May 25, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Our Village Closet Celebrates 1st Anniversary of the Resource Center Serving Youth Affected by Foster Care in Sonoma County, CA
Our Village Closet (OVC) is a dedicated team of advocates, committed to strengthening the foster community in Sonoma County by providing relevant supplies and support to youth (ages 0-25) and their caregivers impacted by the welfare system. By fostering connections to essential supplies, support, and resources, they hope to help create felt safety, nurturing relationships, and a sense of belonging. This June, they celebrate 1 year serving foster youth at their Resource Center. - May 25, 2022 - Our Village Closet
32nd Annual Family Picnic
Adoptions From The Heart is thankful to be able to bring adoptive families together again for a day of family fun. Join AFTH staff and families (both domestic and international) as they celebrate and thank their clients for allowing the agency to be a part of the journey to building beautiful families. AFTH’s family picnic will feature great music, food/snacks/drinks, arts and crafts, games/activities, and some amazing raffles. - May 22, 2022 - Adoptions From The Heart
Two Philadelphia County High School Seniors to Receive Academic Scholarships for Higher Education
The Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation announced today that two 2022 recipients have been selected for its annual scholarship grants. The announcement was made by the foundation’s founder and president, Khadijah Butler. - May 20, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Sound Mind Network Music Festival at Bally's Atlantic City Announces Line-Up June 26, 2022
Philadelphia-Based Non-Profit Sound Mind Network Proudly Presents the First Annual Sound Mind Network Music Festival - May 19, 2022 - Sound Mind Network
Founder of Youth Emergency Shelter Receives Young Leader Award
The Texas Woman’s Foundation Awards Stacy Johnson. - May 19, 2022 - Central Texas Table of Grace
Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA Welcomes Prem Gangalakunta to the Board
The Board of the Vicente Ferrer Foundation (VFF) USA wholeheartedly welcomes Prem Gangalakunta, a new trustee who will help support the Foundation’s work to empower rural communities in India. “We’re very excited to have Mr. Gangalakunta joining our Board,” said VFF USA... - May 18, 2022 - Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA
Juneteenth Art x Culture Festival in Los Angeles
Open Arms Food Pantry & Resource Center would like to invite you to celebrate the Emancipation of the Enslaved on June 19, 2022 at the beautiful Westchester Park from 10am-6pm. The day will be filled with festivities such as performing artists, live music, African Marketplace, Foodie Area of LA finest food vendors, African American book authors speaking and selling, Panel Discussion on Children Health + Literacy. - May 08, 2022 - LA Black History Month Festival
Sponsorship Announcement: Thank You Justice Guardians
10th Annual Find Their Footing 5K - May 07, 2022 - Adoptions From The Heart
Dementia Society of America® Designates the Month of May as America’s National Dementia Awareness Month™
Dementia Society of America® (DSA) announced it has designated May as America’s National Dementia Awareness Month™. This will establish an annual period on the calendar and help drive an intense, national focus on providing education and information that would assist individuals and... - May 05, 2022 - Dementia Society of America
The ALS TDI Discovery Biology Suite Dedicated in Honor of Liz Bodine to Speed Drug Development in ALS
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS are proud to honor the commitment of Liz Bodine to facilitate more effective ALS drug discovery at ALS TDI, the world’s most comprehensive drug discovery lab dedicated solely to ALS. - May 04, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Announcing the Florida Kings Hockey Club
New not-for-profit youth hockey organization formed with plans to join with Boca Ice and Fine Arts Center to bring world-class hockey instruction, development, and training to Florida's newest Ice Arena. - May 03, 2022 - Florida Kings Hockey Club, Inc.
Anna Gore to Lead Strategic Growth of Minor Use Foundation
Foundation to Expand Access to Key Agricultural Technologies for Global Food Security and Nutrition. - May 03, 2022 - Minor Use Foundation, Inc.
Cyclists Support ALS Research with 3-Day, 270-Mile Ride from Boston to Greenwich in Tri-State Trek
Hundreds of riders to join the ride to end ALS this June and raise funds for cutting-edge ALS research. ALS TDI has received a $100,000 match for all donations made to the Tri-State Trek through the month of May. - May 03, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Volunteer MBC Marks 2022 National Volunteer Week with Youthful Virtual V-Oscars Awards and Flag-Raising Ceremony at Mississauga City Hall
To kick off National Volunteer Week, Volunteer MBC hosted its first ever flag-raising ceremony at Mississauga Celebration Square this past Sunday. The City of Mississauga also honoured the occasion by lighting the clock tower green at night. Three days prior, Volunteer MBC livestreamed the 2022... - April 30, 2022 - Volunteer MBC
A Funky Night Out - House Party to Benefit Savage Support
Savage Support, a volunteer-based Milwaukee nonprofit that provides practical aid to breast cancer fighters, is hosting their first in-person Annual Fundraiser since the Pre-Pan days. Friday, May 20 from 6-10 pm, DJ AD Entertainment from Chicago will spin records from the '70s & '80s at 1630 W. - April 29, 2022 - Savage Support Corp.
“Fight ALS Film Fest” Aims to Shine a Spotlight on the World of ALS
Films explore universal themes of life-changing diseases through examination of ALS. Films and dialogue aim to improve understanding, uplift those affected, and expand the community. - April 25, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
New Outdoor Shopping Market Being Hosted at National Historic Landmark
Rickenbacker Woods Foundation is holding an outdoor market on the grounds of Eddie Rickenbacker's childhood home. - April 16, 2022 - Rickenbacker Woods Foundation
The American Foundation for Children with Aids Partners with Charity Footprints for a Virtual Race Across the Continent of Africa
The 30,000 Miles virtual race campaign looks for those wanting to make their miles count this spring, and log walking, running or cycling workouts to support programs benefitting children infected and affected by AIDS in sub-Saharan African countries. - April 08, 2022 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Adoptions From The Heart 10th Annual Find Their Footing 5k
Adoptions From The Heart is preparing to celebrate its 10th annual Find Their Footing 5k. This agency-wide fundraiser allows family and friends to support expecting birth parents, who may be facing difficulties and need help to regain their footing. - April 07, 2022 - Adoptions From The Heart
PAWS NY Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6. PAWS NY will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular... - April 06, 2022 - PAWS NY
Volunteer MBC Reveals Record Amount of Award Nominations for the 2022 Virtual V-Oscars
Volunteer MBC lists more than 70 award nominations in 16 categories for the 2022 Virtual V-Oscars, a great new record in the 12 year-history of Peel Region’s ultimate volunteer recognition event. - April 06, 2022 - Volunteer MBC
The William Meredith Foundation is Pleased to Offer Two Events Celebrating National Poetry Month, April 2022
The William Meredith Foundation is pleased to celebrate National Poetry Month, April 2022 with two events. A poetry reading and book launch at the Granite Theatre (Granitetheatre.com, 1 Granite St., Westerly, RI 02891; Tel: 401-596-2341), April 22, at 8:00. Proof of vaccination or recent COVID... - March 24, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
The Gospel Preached in Asia by Evangelist Uche Christian
Evangelist Uche Christian, sponsored by the Onyx House, Indianapolis, is preaching at 3 events in India and Nepal during the Easter celebrations. Thousands of people are expected to attend these meetings with many making first-time decisions for Christ. - March 21, 2022 - Onyx Evangelistic Association
FUTBL.org Supports San Diego Loyal in Collecting Used Soccer Cleats
FUTBL.org supports the San Diego pro soccer team as they give away cleats to a great cause in the community. - March 12, 2022 - FUTBL.org
Black Belt Community Foundation Announces 2022 Community Grant Cycle
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is announcing its 2022 Community Grant Cycle. BBCF is looking for community-based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties. BBCF invites organizations based in and... - March 10, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS Looks to Engage with New Donors and Attract a New Audience with a Podcast
AFCA's new podcast, "That’s a Terrible Idea… When do we Start?" has found a home on Spotify's podcast platform, Anchor. - March 09, 2022 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
JC Foundation Trust Introduces JCFTMate, a Friendly AI Chatbot to Help Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness
JC foundation trust (JCFT) recently added a new AI powered community companion bot called JCFTMate into their website and online community platform to help address social isolation and loneliness. - February 24, 2022 - JC Foundation Trust
89-Year-Old Santa Rosa Woman’s Last Dance
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to help host 90th birthday dance party. - February 10, 2022 - Dream Foundation
Gilead Sciences, Inc. to Help Dream Foundation Fulfill the Final Dreams of More Than 85 Terminally-Ill Adults
Grant funding will bring inspiration, comfort and closure to those facing the end of life. - February 09, 2022 - Dream Foundation
William Meredith Foundation Establishes the First Annual Nancy Frankel Artist Award
The William Meredith Foundation has established an annual award to honor the legacy of Nancy Frankel, beloved teacher, foundation board member and world-class painter and sculptor. The 2022 award has been presented to Brisueno. - February 05, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
Heart to Heart with Birth Fathers
Join the discussion of birth fathers and their roles in adoption virtually. - February 04, 2022 - Adoptions From The Heart
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Ed. Sec. Cardona Honor First Winners of Full-Tuition Posse Arts Scholarships to Bard, CalArts, and UNCSA at Awards Ceremony
Twenty-seven high school seniors have learned they will be attending college on full-tuition art scholarships totaling $5.2 million as participants in the new Posse Arts Program. Selected from public high schools in New York, Puerto Rico and cities across the country, the program’s inaugural... - January 27, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Dismas House Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Volunteer Appreciation Week
Dismas House, one of the largest reentry programs in Tennessee, recently unveiled the names of its outstanding volunteers and residents in celebration of their volunteer work over the last year. Volunteer Appreciation Week, to be celebrated February 21-25, 2022, will recognize the contributions and... - January 27, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
Black Belt Community Foundation Opens 2022 Arts Grant Cycle with Call to Workshops and Application
The Black Belt Community Foundation Announces the Opening of 2022 Arts Grant Cycle. - January 26, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Celebrate Inaugural Class of Posse Arts Scholarship Winners at Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Posse Arts Awards Ceremony will honor the Posse Arts Program’s inaugural class, recipients of $5.2 million in full-tuition college scholarships from Bard College, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). Conceived in collaboration with Lin-Manuel and the Miranda Family Fund, the Posse Arts initiative connects young artists from public high schools across the country to top arts-oriented colleges and universities. - January 21, 2022 - The Posse Foundation
Barnham Seminary College Chancellor Dr. Tom Barnette to Appear on KHCB Radio
Tune in to 105.7FM in Houston on January 20, 2022 to Dr. Barnette’s discussion on Death and Dying. - January 20, 2022 - Barnham Seminary College
Urban Historic Preservation of the Former Home of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad
Support Urban Historic Preservation - January 18, 2022 - Sajdah Wendy Muhammad
Doc. Film "Civil War" Filmmaker Rachel Boynton Helps Selma Celebrate National Day of Racial Healing
Annual National Day of Racial Healing Returns to Selma, Alabama. TRHT Selma to Host Series of Special Online Events. Gov. Ivey Lends Support. - January 13, 2022 - Black Belt Community Foundation
The William Meredith Foundation is Pleased to Announce the 2022 Awards for Poetry Given to Christie Max Williams and Anne Harding Woodworth
The William Meredith Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022 Awards for Poetry given to Christie Max Williams and Anne Harding Woodworth. - January 10, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
BGSSC Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Loretta Higgins as President of Barnham Graduate School and Seminary College
Northeast Ohio native appointed to fill coveted seminary college executive seat. - January 03, 2022 - Barnham Seminary College
Dismas House Receives $12.5k Grant from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Dismas House announced it has received a $12,500 discretionary grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT). - December 24, 2021 - Dismas House of Nashville
Lifespire’s Zahir Mohammed Recognized with Direct Support Professional of the Year Award 2021
Community Care Rx honored the dedicated and compassionate individuals that comprise the Direct Support Professionals community. In light of the recent heath crisis created by the pandemic, Community Care Rx saw the incredible lengths direct support professionals (DSPs) went to ensure the safety, well-being and inclusion in the community of the people they support. - December 21, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.
Terminally-Ill Maine Man to Ride "The Polar Express™ Train Ride" with Grandsons
Dream Foundation helps family create lasting and cherished memories. - December 18, 2021 - Dream Foundation
Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Lifespire Commemorated 7 Decades of Giving Uninterrupted Hope to 100,000 New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Since 1951. Lifespire Marked 21 Months of Uninterrupted Care Given to a Nation Crippled by a Pandemic. - December 16, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.