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Leave it to the Pros: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks
WIAAP (Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) members encourage families and caregivers to think twice before using fireworks at home. There are a surprising number of fires, injuries and deaths each year resulting from casual usage of fireworks. Instead of purchasing fireworks for use at home, WIAAP suggests taking advantage of the numerous displays available through professionals during the Independence Day holidays. - July 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Boston Walkers Needed to Help Fight Arthritis
Looking for volunteers and walkers for the 2011 Boston Arthritis Walk to help raise funds for arthritis research and public health programs. - June 29, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Eden Autism Services Launches Online Learning Community for Teachers
Eden Autism Services recently launched two online learning communities specifically designed for teachers through edWeb.net, a professional social network for the education community. - June 26, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Donate Your Car, Boat, Motorcycle or RV to Support Barefoot Kids Foundation
Barefoot Kids Foundation has partnered with Cars 4 Causes® to process their vehicle donations. Cars 4 Causes® is America's 1st vehicle donation charity and specializes in turning donated vehicles into cash. All vehicle donations will help raise money for Barefoot Kids Foundation to provide new footwear for Kids in need. - June 25, 2011 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Journey of Hope: Fraternity Cyclists to Arrive in Denver, Raising Awareness for People with Disabilities
Simply put, Push America serves people with disabilities. They were founded on the premise that people with disabilities are no different than people without disabilities, and it is the organization’s vision to raise the level of awareness about people with disabilities. Journey of Hope is a vehicle for us to achieve this goal. - June 24, 2011 - Push America
Indra Public Relations Presents: The Trent Tucker All 4 Kids Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner Party
Trent Tucker of the NY Knicks and World Champion Chicago Bulls, will host his annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner Party to support the All 4 Kids Foundation and the Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation. Celebrity participants Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, John Starks, Michael... - June 22, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
Journey of Hope: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities
The Journey of Hope is a program of Push America, the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, which raises money and awareness for people with disabilities. The three Journey of Hope teams (North, South, and Trans-America) consist of men from Pi Kappa Phi chapters across the country. The... - June 22, 2011 - Push America
Dallas Equality Rally Taps Photo Documentary Creator as Speaker
Jason Beckett joins the roster of speakers at the North Texas March for Equality. - June 22, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
New Junior Golf Foundation Formed to Serve Junior Golfers
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation a volunteer, non-profit organization has been formed for the benefit of junior golfers. The Foundation hosts and promotes affordable nationally ranked tournaments for junior golfers regardless if they live in North Carolina or not. - June 22, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
Munich Re Sponsors the 8th Annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run for Autism
The eighth annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Princeton Forrestal Village; the location of Eden’s brand new model autism school and national headquarters scheduled to open November 2011. Proceeds from the race will benefit children and adults with autism. - June 19, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Eden Autism Services Adult Program Awarded Highest Level Health & Human Services Accreditation
Eden Autism Services Adult Residential and Employment Services has been awarded the highest level of accreditation for a period of 3 years by CARF International (Commision on Accreditation and Rehabilitation Facilities). - June 18, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Florida Nonprofit Launches Therapy Summer Camp for Kids with Disabilities and Baby Class
The Jordan Klausner Foundation, a nonprofit organization for children with disabilities, starts another summer of education and therapy services Monday and launches a new class for infants and their parents. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every weekday from June 20 to July 29 and is... - June 17, 2011 - Jordan Klausner Foundation Inc
Community Foundation Selects Sue Mosey for Mariam C. Noland Award for Nonprofit Leadership
Named after the Foundation’s first and only president, this award recognizes a nonprofit president or CEO in southeast Michigan whose service exemplifies the importance of nonprofit leadership to their organization and the wider nonprofit community. - June 17, 2011 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Foundation Awards $1000 in Prizes for "Life During Deployment" Media Contest
The conclusion of the Grant Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) “Life During Deployment Media Contest” was a multi faceted success, the Combat Relief contest not only provided a forum for service members and their families to express and share their creativity, but raised awareness of... - June 15, 2011 - Grant Humanitarian Foundation ~ Combat Relief
SOCCKET™ Partners with State Farm® to Unveil Power Generating Soccer Balls with Its Juega Hoy. Ilumina El Mańana Program
SOCCKET, a unique soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy that can later be used as a power source, partnered with State Farm to bring demos of the ball to select Gold Cup 2011 games. State Farm has agreed to donate balls to select CONCACAF countries. Gold Cup attendees will have the opportunity to play with the balls and learn how they work. - June 15, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
sOccket Teams Up with Int'l Stars in Latest Music Video
sOccket is a soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy during play that can later be used as a power source for small electrical appliances. International stars (Pau Gasol, David Villa, Carolina Wozniacki and many more) have teamed up with sOccket to raise money from the proceeds of platinum selling musician Huecco's latest music video 'Dame Vida' to provide sOccket to those in need. - June 11, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
Historic Photo Documentary Project Stops in Santa Fe
Fashion photographer Matt Spencer brings the "I AM EQUAL" project to New Mexico. - June 11, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Shriners Hospitals Fundraiser to Include "Shoot for a Car" and "Slam Dunk Contest" at RoundRock 3on3 Basketball Tournament
On June 11th Rocklin based RoundRock 3on3 will be hosting its first annual “Shoot For Shriners” fundraising event on the streets of Downtown Sacramento. RoundRock 3on3 attendees and players can pay to enter a variety of contests, culminating in the “Shoot For A Car” event held on Saturday evening. All proceeds from contests held for “Shoot For Shriners” will go to Shriners Hospitals for Children®. - June 10, 2011 - RoundRock 3 on 3
Sports Injuries Put Youth at Risk -- Arthritis Foundation Spreading Awareness for June as "Sports Injury Prevention" Month
There are steps you can take to help prevent osteoarthritis. - June 10, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
YourCause Achieves PCI Compliance and Attestation Certification
YourCause received their PCI Compliance and Attestation Certification as of June 1, 2011— a forward step in their ongoing effort toward a more secure, protected system. - June 09, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
March for Equality Brings Historic Photo Documentary to Dallas
Record-breaking "I AM EQUAL" photo project comes to the Lone Star State 25 June, 2011. - June 09, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Social do Gooder Site Wamboo.com Introduces the Wamboost; a Monetizing Reward System Designed to Boost Giving to Families in Need
While Providing Much Deserved Recognition and Assistance to Nonprofits, Police and Fire Departments Active in Helping Others. - June 08, 2011 - Wamboo, LLC.
Eden CEO Testifies on Autism in Washington, DC
Eden Autism Services President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights hearing entitled "Global Perspectives on Autism - A Growing Health Crisis." - June 04, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Feral Cats Have Pets for Patriots, Freekibble and HALO to Thank For Their Next Meal
Charity inspires Freekibble to provide 10,000 meals of HALO food to feed Washington, DC feral cats. - June 04, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
HSBCAMPS & Eastbay Give Donors an Added Bang for Their Buck
Make a Donation to Charity & Get Quality Apparel in Return - June 01, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Foundation Prepares for Expanded Role as Valley Prepares for a New Hospital
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation announces appointment of Kim Arellano as Executive Director. - May 29, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospial Foundation
10,000 Degrees Advances to Final Round in National Competition
The Social Impact Exchange, a partnership between the Growth Philanthropy Network and Duke University, named San Rafael-based 10,000 Degrees a finalist in its 2011 national business plan competition. - May 29, 2011 - 10,000 Degrees
Free in Concert, Laura Story and John Waller
Free in concert, Laura Story and John Waller, June 25, 2011 at 7 PM, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI 48044. Presented by The Alms Project. - May 28, 2011 - The Alms Project Inc.
Sign Up to Play in the 5th Kelsey Smith Foundation Annual Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a Golf Ready Prize Package Valued at Over $500
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 5th Annual Kelsey Smith Annual Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $500 Golf Ready Prize Package. Visit www.kelseysarmy.org for more details and to sign up to play. "This is our 5th event and we're proud and excited," said Missey... - May 27, 2011 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
YourCause Adds Sixth Language to CSRconnect Global Employee Engagement Platform
YourCause launches Japanese as a sixth language to their CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform in an effort to meet the growing multilingual needs of corporate social responsibility programs. - May 26, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
HSBCAMPS to Bring Southern Idaho Youth Face-to-Face with Basketball Pros
HSBCAMPS Chooses Local Twin Falls High School as the Newest 2011 Idaho Youth Basketball Camp Location - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
HSBCAMPS & Basketball Pros Return to Boise June 2011
Capital High School to Host Summer Basketball Camp Geared Towards “Giving Back.” - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Come Train One-on-One with Basketball Pros in East Dallas
America’s Fastest Growing Program to Host Forney & Rockwall Youth Basketball Camps Geared Towards “Giving Back.” - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
HSBCAMPS Welcomes Eleven New Faces to All-Star Coaching Staff Line-Up
Professional Players & Coaches Join HSBCAMPS to Mentor, Train, & Develop Aspiring Young Athletes. - May 25, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Rockets Forward Mike Harris & HSBCAMPS Gear Up for Woodlands Youth Basketball Camp
Coaches, Players, & Pros Unite to Mentor & Train Local Youth. - May 25, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Partnership with American Licorice
Grant will be used to distribute 5,000 backpacks with school supplies to students The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, announces a partnership with... - May 25, 2011 - Kids In Need Foundation
HSBCAMPS and Eastbay Renew Partnership for Better Sports Communities
Eastbay to Outfit Youth with Apparel, Shoes and Camp Scholarships - May 25, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Hitachi Data Systems in Conjunction with Hitachi Foundation Are Pleased to Announce the Donation of $2,500 to Barefoot Kids Foundation
Barefoot Kids Foundation provides New Footwear for Children that are underprivileged, distressed or live below the poverty level in the U.S. - May 24, 2011 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Athletes for Education Hosts Celebrity Golf Classic June 1-2
Athletes for Education will host their 6th Annual Celebrity Fundraiser and Golf Classic event on June 1-2, 2011, to benefit youth programs throughout San Diego County. - May 23, 2011 - Athletes for Educaction
Pat Moore Foundation Launches Guest Blogging Program Featuring Well-Known Addiction Bloggers
Pat Moore Foundation has recently launched one of the first guest blogging programs that invites well known Addiction Bloggers to contribute to Pat Moore Foundation’s guest blog. Created to cultivate the online conversation on addiction, the guest blog continues to develop solely based on the... - May 21, 2011 - Pat Moore Foundation
Pets for Patriots Takes the Hill at Inaugural Be A Pet’s HeroTM Celebration
Congressional members, veterans, supporters and their pets join May 25 event. - May 21, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Partners with Skinn Cosmetics, Unveils Butterfly Kiss Lipgloss Fundraiser to Benefit Student Patients
Diamond Sparkle Gloss Soothes Lips, Raises Awareness and Funds for College-Bound Teens with Cancer. - May 20, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Global Connect! Google New York Supports Gender Justice Program for Women of the Diaspora
Women’s eNews and Global Press Institute are launching a one day gender justice and technology training event on Thursday, June 16 with the support of GoogleServe, the volunteer arm of Google, to empower women from the global diaspora living in New York. Google New York volunteers will join... - May 20, 2011 - Women's eNews
Rice University Basketball Stars Team Up with HSBCAMPS
Former Collegiate Standouts Join HSBCAMPS Team to Mentor Houston Area Youths & Build Stronger Basketball Communities. - May 18, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Pet Guests to Dine on HALO, Purely for Pets® Food, Treats at Pets for Patriots DC Fundraiser
Pets for Patriots secures HALO as exclusive pet food sponsor for its inaugural celebration in Washington, DC. - May 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Bishop Rick Wallace Launches New Youth Initiatives in Conjunction with the Release of His New Book: the Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Rick Wallace has created two youth programs targeted at at-risk youth. These programs have been developed to respond to what Bishop Wallace calls IFS (The Invisible Father Syndrome) and correlate with the Release of his new book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation. - May 14, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
RMBF’s New Checklist Helps Parents Give the Dental Community a Check-Up
The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) has once again taken a step in pediatric patient protection by helping parents demand a higher level of preparedness in dental offices. The “Pediatric Dental Care Checklist” is an acronym packed with pertinent questions and concerns when... - May 14, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.
San Pablo Arts District Fund and the di Rosa Present Videos from Reconstructed World
Friday, May 13, at 5512 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, the San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) and di Rosa launch their partnership with a selection of video works from the di Rosa exhibition, Reconstructed World. The video series will be on display indoors throughout the evening’s reading... - May 13, 2011 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
HSB Alliance: Baden Sports, Swire Coca-Cola, and BodyBuilding.com Continue Their Sponsorship of HSBCAMPS and Better Basketball Communities
Major US Corporations Sign on for Another Year of Sponsorship of America's Fastest Growing Youth Basketball Program - May 13, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Associate of Yale Alumni Teams Up with PAWS NY for Yale Global Day of Service on Saturday, MAY 14, 2011
Meet the Founder of PAWS NY, Pet the Mascot, Meet PAWS NY Clients and Their Pets, and Enjoy Free Snacks at the PAWS NY Booth Near the Dog Run in Tompkins Square Park. - May 12, 2011 - PAWS NY