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Simi Valley Police Foundation Celebrates 2010 Donors
The Simi Valley Police Foundation said thanks Wednesday night to hundreds of donors big and small whose combined gifts helped the Foundation make nearly $60,000 in allocations for unfunded programs of the Simi Valley Police Department during the year. The donors were honored at a modest reception co-sponsored by Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley. - December 10, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for Fort Wayne Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with Allen County SPCA and area veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets. - December 08, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness Launches Petition Drive to Overturn Institute of Medicine’s New Vitamin D Recommendations
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness finds the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent report concerning necessary vitamin D consumption levels to be profoundly disappointing, especially as it relates to cancer and other disease prevention. - December 04, 2010 - Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness
LegacyTree Foundation to Honor Feed America First with Grant
Jim Wolter, President of LegacyTree Foundation has announced that LegacyTree Foundation in Middle Tennessee will be presenting a grant to Feed America First, of Franklin, TN. When: a brief reception and presentation will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 3rd Where: LegacyTree Foundation’s offices in Brentwood, TN. Local press is invited to attend. - December 02, 2010 - LegacyTree Foundation
Simi Valley Police Department 40th Anniversary Calendar on Sale
The Simi Valley Police Department will celebrate 40 years of service in 2011. The Simi Valley Police Foundation will hold several celebrations. Publishing a Commemorative Calendar is the first undertaking for 2011. - November 28, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Eden Autism Services Continues to Help Participants Achieve Independent Employment
Eden Autism Services is thrilled to announce that Gregory Benjamin, a 24-year old participant in Eden Autism Services Adult Employment Program is independently employed. - November 26, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Team Daniel Foundation Debuts Revamped Magazine
Team Daniel Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting North Carolinians with developmental disabilities, has rejuvenated its quarterly magazine, EMPOWERED.The only publication in the state written specifically for the developmental disabilities community, EMPOWERED tailors its content to... - November 25, 2010 - Team Daniel
Black and Missing Foundation Inc. Uses Twitter to Find Missing Persons of Color
Black and Missing Foundation Inc. (BAM FI) today announced that it has begun to use Twitter (Twitter@BAM_FI) as another vehicle to feature missing persons of color. "We must utilize all avenues to bring awareness to missing persons of color,”"said President and CEO Derrica Wilson. - November 25, 2010 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
All Students in Staples, MN to Receive School Supplies on November 24
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 grant funded by 3M, that will provide school supplies to more than 500 elementary students in Staples, Minnesota on November 24, 2010. - November 21, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
Kids In Need Foundation is 2010 Recipient of NBC Today Show Toy Drive
The Kids In Need Foundation, a non-profit organization that has distributed more than $300 million in school supplies to low-income students since 1995, is pleased to announce they have been selected as a recipient of the 2010 TODAY Show Toy Drive. This year, the NBC morning show is expected to... - November 19, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
The Lupus Foundation of Florida Named the Recipient of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers Annual Tree of Memories Event
The Lupus Foundation of Florida is named the recipient of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers 16th annual Tree of Memories event to help families remember their loved ones this holiday season. Attendees reserve complimentary ornaments to place on Christmas trees located at the Tyrone Tribute... - November 19, 2010 - Lupus Foundation of Florida
The BizWorld Foundation Announces Education Luncheon Honoring Ron Conway of Angel Investors
The BizWorld Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship, business and finance to children, will host a fundraising Luncheon on Tuesday, December 14th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - November 16, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Local Start-Up TippingBucket.org Competing for $250,000 Pepsi Grant
TippingBucket.org, the Provo-based “drop in the bucket” fundraising website that promises to “change the world or your money back,” is in the running to become the first UT organization to secure a grant in the Pepsi Refresh Project. 340 organizations are competing to win a... - November 14, 2010 - TippingBucket.org
Women’s eNews Founder Receives Women of Excellence Award
National Association for Female Executive honors Rita Henley Jensen as Social Media Star. - November 13, 2010 - Women's eNews
The Pongo Fund: One Year, One Million Life-Saving Meals
The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank to Distribute its One-Millionth Meal on November 14 - November 10, 2010 - The Pongo Fund
Simi Valley Police Foundation is a Sponsor of Football Game Nov. 14
The Gary Galloway Memorial Football Game is named for the officer who served SVPD for more than 30 years. It is a much anticipated contest between the Fire and Police departments. - November 08, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Simi Valley Police Foundation Hires Executive Director
The Simi Valley Police Foundation has hired Jeanne M. Brown as Executive Director. - November 08, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Private Yacht and Luxury Cruise Excursions to be Auctioned at 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Naples Winter Wine Festival, the most successful charity wine auction in the world, is offering exclusive yacht trips and cruises among the 70 one-of-a-kind auction lots at the Jan. 28 – 30 festival in Naples, Fla. Proceeds from the auction benefit underprivileged and at-risk children... - November 04, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces Chik-fil-A Spirit Night Nov. 16
Smithfield’s Chik-fil-A to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to Nonprofit Organization - November 04, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill
On November 17, 2010, Tigerlily Foundation will hold its annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill. Held on Capitol Hill, this event will bring to the forefront issues that affect young women’s breast health. - November 03, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria
Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation
Pets for Patriots, Halo, Purely for Pets® and Freekibble Join Forces to Give Major Donation to Colorado Pet Food Bank
Pikes Peak Pet Pantry to receive 10,000 meals to help area families keep and care for their pets - November 03, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for San Antonio Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with San Antonio, Texas animal shelters and veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets - October 30, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Kids Wish Network, White Memorial Medical Center and Big Baby, Inc. Host Holiday of Hope Party for Patients in California
With help from various sponsors, celebrities and volunteers from California, Kids Wish Network and Big Baby, Inc.’s 2010 Holiday of Hope celebration at White Memorial Medical Center was a phenomenal success. - October 29, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Autism Services Group Appoints Dr. Mark Mintz Medical Director
Autism Services Group (ASG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Mintz, M.D., as its new Medical Director. A pediatric neurologist, Dr. Mintz comes to ASG with more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mintz attended medical school at the University of Medicine and... - October 27, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Harry Gould Appointed to Chair BizWorld's Global Board
The BizWorld Foundation has announced the appointment of Harry Gould, Senior Vice President, Informatica Systems, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. The BizWorld Foundation inspires children to be innovative leaders through the teaching of entrepreneurship, business and finance. - October 25, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
UFO Hunters Co-Host Bill Birnes Headlines Conference at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.
Well-known UFO researcher, and co-host of The History Channel’s UFO Hunters, Bill Birnes will headline the conference Visitors from Hidden Realms: UFOs, Crop Circles, Orbs, and Extraterrestrial Encounters, November 14-16, at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Joining Birnes on the program is a team of experts on the paranormal, including Stanton T. Friedman, Brent Raynes, Freddy Silva, Nancy Talbott, and John Van Auken. - October 24, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Women’s eNews Starts Conversation on Rape at Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Women’s eNews and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) present “Drawing the Line: Sex and Consent - A Conversation about the Language of Rape.” In the U.S., 1 in 6 women report being raped in their lifetime and the rising awareness of untested rape kits in some... - October 21, 2010 - Women's eNews
Costa Rica Charity: Helping Those Who Need It Most
The Do It Foundation, a Costa Rica charity, looks to bring mobility and freedom to those who need it most by providing thousands of free wheelchairs to less fortunate Costa Ricans. - October 21, 2010 - Do It Foundation Costa Rica Charity
Your Vote Can Make a Huge Difference to Atlanta Youth
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Zedena Designs' Handcrafted Beauties – Pendants for a Beautiful Day
Zedena Designs to donate10% of all website and event sales for the month of October to Beautiful Day Foundation, in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 17, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Sole Mates – Beautiful Blowfish Shoes for a Beautiful Day
Blowfish Shoes to Donate $10 for Every Pair Sold in October to the Beautiful Day Foundation in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 16, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
World Mission Provides Winter Clothes for Wyoming Public Schools
World Mission has donated 500 winter coats for students that attend Wyoming Public Schools. These coats came from World Mission Thrift Stores whose proceeds help World Mission minister to poor and underprivileged people around the world. - October 15, 2010 - World Mission
Pets for Patriots Gets a Chance to Refresh Everything in Bid for Pepsi Grant
Charity competes for $50k to help veterans adopt shelter pets - October 14, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Tigerlily Foundation Spa for a Cause ©
Annual Spa Event to Raise Awareness and Support for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer - October 13, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
Leadership Roundtable Finds Health Care Reform Rule Likely to Drive Billions in New Costs; Concerns About Restricted Access to Non-Prescription Drugs, Says FoundationHSC
A panel of experts concludes the reform rule making OTC drugs ineligible for reimbursement from flexible health spending accounts without "prescription" will trigger retail system challenges impossible to overcome in the timeframe required and could increase health costs. - October 12, 2010 - The Foundation for HealthSMART Consumers
Shop AKIRA: Shop Beautiful. Live Beautiful.
ShopAKIRA.com to Donate Proceeds from October Sales to the Beautiful Day Foundation in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 12, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Beautiful Days in October
The Beautiful Day Foundation’s October Calendar: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010 - October 11, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Over $7.6 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofits
Those receiving grants include: Arab-American National Museum in Dearborn, Heidelberg Project in Detroit and The Fair Food Project also in Detroit. - October 08, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Released U.S. Hiker Sarah Shourd Speaks at Women's eNews Luncheon
Women’s eNews has released, with her permission, a video of recently freed U.S. hiker Sarah Shourd talking candidly at a private luncheon held in her honor. Sarah Shourd returned to the U.S. on Sept. 19 after 14 months in an Iranian prison, accused of spying. She spoke candidly about her... - October 08, 2010 - Women's eNews
Trust for Architectural Easements Applauds Recent Listing of Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through preservation easements, supported local efforts to list the Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. - October 07, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
WERF Congratulates Robert Edwards on Nobel Prize: IVF Has Helped Thousands of Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) congratulates Professor Robert (Bob) Edwards for his outstanding scientific achievement in helping millions of infertile women have families. - October 07, 2010 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Awarded Grant by Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
Community Partner Program Supports Local Nonprofit - October 07, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Eden President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool Named Innovator of the Year
Thomas P. McCool Ed.D, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services has been named Innovator of the Year by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It is a thrill and an honor to be selected as Innovator of the Year,” says McCool. I have been with Eden since 2005 and during that... - October 06, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Queens Children's Charity, Angels On The Bay, Sets Annual Charity Ball for October 12, 2010
Angels On The Bay will host its 16th Annual Charity Ball themed “Casino Night,” on October 12, 2010 at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. This annual fundraising event raises funds and awareness to help provide life-enhancing services for the chronically ill, developmentally... - October 03, 2010 - Angels On The Bay
Kids Wish Network Names Karen Pelle of Megatrux Inc. President of Board of Directors
National children’s charity Kids Wish Network is extremely proud to announce that their longtime supporter, Karen Pelle of locally based Megatrux Inc., was voted in to the position of President of the Board of Directors of Kids Wish Network. - October 03, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Six New Distinguished Directors Join BizWorld's Board
The BizWorld Foundation proudly announces the election of six new Directors to its National Board. - October 02, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Free Down Syndrome Pregnancy Book and Website Launching Today
DownSyndromePregnancy.org will launch on the first day of Down syndrome awareness month. Visitors will be able to download a free pregnancy book. - October 01, 2010 - Down Syndrome Pregnancy, Inc.
Event Announced to Benefit the Family of Triathlete Derek Valentino by Valentino Memorial Fund
A benefit “Beef 'N Beer” style event has been announced to help the family of Derek “Rudy” Valentino, a first time triathlete who drowned in the Schuylkill River during the Philadelphia Triathlon on June 26, 2010. The event will be held on Saturday October 16, 2010 at The... - October 01, 2010 - Valentino Memorial Fund