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Trust for Architectural Easements Publishes Walking Tour of Historic Orange, California
To promote a seminar on the financial incentives for historic preservation, the Trust for Architectural Easements is publishing a walking tour of historic Old Towne Orange. - March 11, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Atlanta Firm Launches Vacation Rentals Business to Fund Charities; Plans to Raise Several Million Dollars Annually for Worthy Causes
As a direct result of the economic downturn, charitable organizations and other non-profits are searching for creative ways to offset declining donations. Public budget cuts are making it harder for school systems to function smoothly. Charity Helpers, LLC recently launched Geronimo.com to convert... - March 11, 2010 - Charity Helpers, LLC
The ARISE Program Reaches Historic Milestone in Florida’s Juvenile Justice System Where Delinquent Youth Are Held in Custody Statewide
ARISE-certified Life-Skills Group Facilitators across the state have conducted-in one month-almost 27,000 hours of evidence-based interactions with groups of incarcerated at-risk youth in their care. - March 11, 2010 - ARISE Foundation
Green Education Foundation Launches 10,000 Gardens Earth Day Event
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers” to plant gardens on Earth Day 2010. - March 10, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Papa Murphy’s to Hold Fundraiser for Kelsey’s Army®
Papa Murphy’s participating take ‘n’ bake pizza locations to benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation®. Papa Murphy’s participating locations have announced that they will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Kelsey Smith Foundation and its quest to protect the youth and young... - March 09, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Kelsey Smith Foundation to Receive FBI Award
The Kelsey Smith Foundation, Inc. will be awarded the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award on March 19, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Each area FBI field office selects one group that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The Kansas City field... - March 06, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Irwindale Public Library Foundation’s Inaugural Fundraising Event
Through its inaugural event, Reading Between the Vines, the Irwindale Public Library Foundation is hoping to educate the public and raise awareness in the local business community of the work the Irwindale Public Library does and the services they offer. The event, to be held from April 5 through 9... - March 06, 2010 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
Apolo Anton Ohno Partners with The Century Council
Most decorated U.S. winter Olympian to launch Apolo Anton Ohno Foundation; first initiative is a five-city tour to encourage kids to say "yes" to a healthy lifestyle and "no" to underage drinking. - March 06, 2010 - The Century Council
YourCause.com Expands Nonprofit Platform Beyond Fundraising
Social media site expands functionality to include an easy-to-update ‘Needs List’ and ‘Volunteer Opportunity’ function that allows nonprofits to ask for tangible goods as well as volunteers via a growing online caring community. - March 06, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
Mountaineers Foundation Presents "What's the Economy For, Anyway?" March 27th at Theatre 47
The Mountaineers Foundation invites the public to attend a presentation by ecological economist Dave Batker on March 27th at 7pm at Theatre 47 in Magnuson Park. Batker will share a humorous, edgy, factual, timely and highly-visual film about the American economy today, challenging the ways we... - March 05, 2010 - Moutaineers Foundation
Announcing Virginia’s Rocketts Landing 2010 Cap2Cap ™ Bike Ride on Saturday, May 8th
The Ride is one of the fastest growing cycling events in Central Virginia and 2,000 participants are expected to ride this year. - March 05, 2010 - Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
San Pablo Arts District Fund Announces Storefront Installation by Oakland Artist Michael Louis Young
San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD), an Oakland based non-profit organization, begins its storefront art program with a collaborative installation by Oakland artist Michael Louis Young. 5512, a vacant storefront on San Pablo Avenue in economy-stricken North Oakland's Golden Gate District, is being transformed into SOS/SOL, a dynamic multimedia installation. SOS/SOL explores a narrative of sorrow and solitude on the high seas. The beautified storefronts lessen blight and undesired activities. - March 05, 2010 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
New Program at CDP Teaches End-of-Life Caregivers Novel Ways to Cope with Stress
The mission of the Beyond Compassion Program, the first project offered through the newly-developed Share the Gift Foundation, is to offer caregivers tools which empower them to move beyond the fear and sadness associated with the loss of a loved one and thus invite them to approach the grieving process as an opportunity to expand their hearts and enrich their souls. - March 04, 2010 - CDP
National Tennis Foundation Hosts Event to Support Local Family Affected by the Devastation in Haiti
As Vicki Duval, a top-ranked junior tennis athlete training at the Racquet Club of the South, learned that her father was trapped beneath their earthquake ravaged home in Haiti, the weight of her concerns fell sharply on the shoulders of her tennis coach, Brian de Villiers. The sequence of events that followed represents how generosity and love can really make a difference. - March 04, 2010 - National Tennis Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Hosts Orange Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation
The Trust for Architectural Easements protects more than 800 historic properties in California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and Illinois. On Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m., the Trust will host a seminar on the financial incentives for historic preservation. To RSVP, please email easements@architecturaltrust.org. - March 03, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
HSBCAMPS Partners with Homecourt YMCA in Meridian to Host Youth Basketball Camps and Bring in Donations
Youth Basketball Camp Dribbles into Boise, Idaho, in Summer 2010 to Give Back to the Local Community - March 03, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Walk for Food Allergy to Kickoff Fundraising with the Lakewood BlueClaws
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the Allergy and Asthma Support Group of Central NJ (AASG-CNJ) will host a fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game, 1:05 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have ingredients list available for every food item sold. That day, all items sold at the concession stands will be peanut- and tree nut-free. - February 28, 2010 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Preservation Efforts in Holden, Massachusetts
If approved, the proposed Eagleville Historic District in Holden, MA could be listed in the National Register of Historic Places this year. The Trust for Architectural Easements supports these local preservation efforts. - February 28, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Wellness Community to Celebrate 19 Years of Fighting Cancer at Anniversary Gala
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 19 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at their Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village on Friday, May 7 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. One of the biggest fundraisers of the... - February 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
State Farm and GivingPoint Partner to Empower Youth Through Environmental and Civic Stewardship Program in Alpharetta, GA
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board (YAB) announced that GivingPoint will receive a $60,300 service-learning grant for an environmental responsibility project. GivingPoint is one of 82 community organizations to receive a service-learning, youth-led grant across the United States and Canada. More than 1,100 grant requests were received by the Board. - February 24, 2010 - Myfifident Foundation
The DSM: Grassroots Campaign for Recognition of SPD Underway
SPD is one of twelve diagnoses submitted by "outside sources" still being considered by the APA for inclusion in the DSM-5. One of 12 from almost certainly hundreds of submissions. The SPD Foundation has been working for over 10 years trying to gain recognition by conducting some pretty amazing research into the disorder with groups from MIT, Yale and Duke. The Foundation is stepping up their advocacy campaign through some old fashioned grassroots organizing in order to support SPD. - February 24, 2010 - Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
HSBCARES Launches Into First Year of Fundraising to Benefit Youth
Call for Sponsors to Support Youth and Programming, and Provide Vital Basketball Supplies to Non-Profits - February 24, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Trust for Architectural Easements Offers Free Copies of Putnam Hill Walking Tour to Greenwich, CT Seminar Attendees
The Trust for Architectural Easements is a leading force in the preservation of architectural heritage in the United States. To RSVP for the Greenwich, Connecticut seminar or learn more about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 20, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Dwyane Wade, 2010 NBA All Star MVP, Raises Awareness for His Foundation at Star-Studded Dallas Event
Wade, a six-time NBA All Star and world champion for the Miami Heat, hosted an A-List VIP event at Dallas' Fashion Industry Gallery where some 2,000 guests danced the night away until 6am. - February 20, 2010 - Wade's World Foundation
Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation Unveils New Logo
Fun, Faith Key Components to New After School and Summer Camp Program - February 20, 2010 - Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Hosts Greenwich Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation
The Trust for Architectural Easements protects more than 800 historic properties in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, and California. On Wednesday, February 24th at 7 p.m., a representative of the Trust for Architectural Easements will give a free,... - February 18, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Author to Present Evidence of Son's Past Life as WWII Fighter Pilot at Courageous Souls Conference at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Robert Schwartz and Bruce Leininger, pioneering researchers of the phenomena of pre-birth planning and past-life recall, will share distinctive viewpoints on the meaning of past-life memories and present-life challenges, and the roles they play in our current and future lives. - February 12, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Homeland Security Foundation of America Launches RubyWATCH
Despite a Tough Economy HSFA's Public Safety Efforts Continue with Release of RubyWATCH, National Terrorism and Crime Prevention Database. - February 11, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Zebra Restaurant and Charlotte-South Rotary Club Partner to Raise Money to End Polio Now
Rotary District 7680 is celebrating Rotary International’s 105th anniversary by partnering with local restaurants to raise money for The Rotary Foundation’s “End Polio Now” campaign. The Charlotte South Rotary Club is partnering with Zebra Restaurant on Tuesday, February 23,... - February 10, 2010 - Charlotte-South Rotary Club
2010 Tortoise and Finch Screenplay and Short Play Competitions Now Underway
Tortoise and Finch Productions is currently accepting submissions for its 2010 Screenplay and Short Play Competitions. Please visit their website for more information today. - February 10, 2010 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces Sponsors for 4th Annual Purse Gala
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced sponsors for the 4th annual Purse Gala, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt in Durham. Presenting Sponsor: Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And... - February 07, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Maintaining Greenways for the Future – Greening of Detroit Awarded Grant for Project Launch
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, through its Greenways Initiative, awards $147,433 for support for a pilot project focused on the maintenance of Detroit greenways. - February 04, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Local Ball Searching for Its Cinderella
The American Heart Association of Oregon/SW Washington search for cardiovascular event survivor or loved one to receive “Cinderella Treatment” including custom gown, makeover & jewels from Tiffany & Co.* Submit your story at www.pdxheartball.org - February 03, 2010 - American Heart Association of Oregon/SW Washington
YourCause.com Community Responds to Haiti Crisis
Social media site proves safe and effective for immediate fundraising crisis response. - January 28, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
Fitness Guru Donna Richardson Joyner Helping to Raise Money for Tom Joyner Foundation
Donna Richardson Joyner and a group of her friends are running in the ING Miami Marathon to help raise money for the 12-year-old foundation that provides scholarships to help keep students enrolled in black colleges. - January 27, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® Has Teamed Up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® has teamed up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference. A Great Pizza for a Great Cause. - January 23, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
HSBCAMPS Dribbles Into Bellevue with an All-Star Coach Line-Up and a Mission to Give Back
HSBCAMPS and HSBCARES Partner with Non-Profit HOOPS 4 HOPE; Coaches Prepare for a Trip to South Africa in Summer 2010 - January 23, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Calls on Schools and Youth Groups to Plant 10,000 Gardens During "Green Thumb Challenge," Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 2010
Green Education Foundation (GEF) has announced today the launch of the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history. The program mobilizes schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 indoor and outdoor gardens in the spring and summer of 2010, aiming to... - January 22, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Vision-Powered Planning: A Full-Day Visioning and Planning Retreat for Success in Business and Life on January 30, 2010
This retreat is a must for both business executives who want to achieve a higher level of success, and women and men who want to achieve harmony and balance in their lives. Vision-Powered Planning helps people identify the conscious and subconscious goals they’d like to achieve in their lives, work, and relationships, then create a vision-board that represents those goals. The final step is to create a strategic plan that’s broken down into small actions they can take to achieve them. - January 22, 2010 - Vision-Powered Planning
Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation Launches Comic Book Writing Program for Paterson School Children
On Thursday, January 14, 2010, the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation launched a comic book writing program for 78 fifth graders at School 21 in Paterson, NJ. The program, “Christopher’s Comic Book Inspirations,” consists of four weekly workshops taught by Alex Simmons, a... - January 22, 2010 - Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation
Padraig Harrington Named Recipient of ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award
Professional golfer, Padraig Harrington, winner of three major championships, will receive the ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) Awards Dinner in Augusta, Georgia during Masters week. Sponsored by ASAP Sports, a system designed... - January 21, 2010 - Jim Murray Memorial Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces 4th Annual Purse Gala
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the nonprofit will host its 4th annual Purse Gala on Sunday, February 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt in Durham. The event will feature a live auction of unique,... - January 21, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Friends of SVACA Announces the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Friends of SVACA announces the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program which is designed to help pet owners in need of financial assistance have their pets spayed and neutered. Residents of Santa Clara, Campbell, or Monte Sereno with pets currently licensed with the SVACA and an annual household income of... - January 20, 2010 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Friends of SVACA Announces Second Chance at Life Fund
Friends of SVACA announces the start of the Second Chance at Life Fund. The donations received for this fund will be used to save the lives of animals that require simple health treatments, such as having a tooth pulled, stitches, or treatment for intestinal parasites, to be adoptable. These... - January 20, 2010 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Hospital Foundation Asks Locals to Promote Youth Rx Abuse Prevention Forum
WA Attorney General Rob KcKenna is the guest speaker during a Youth Prescription Drug Abuse Community Education Forum the evening of February 24th at Mt. Si High School in Snoqualimie, WA. Joining Mr. McKenna are experts from Seattle's SAMA Foundation and the Snoqualmie Valley Hosptital District. Local businesses and other organizations are asked to help promote this event. - January 20, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospial Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Develop GreenSpace Project
Support for the “GreenSpace” project comes from a recent grant of $352,000 awarded to the Community Foundation from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Community Information Challenge. - January 15, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
HSBCAMPS and HSBCARES Partner with Non-Profit HOOPS 4 HOPE to Further Empower Youth in Disadvantaged Communities
HSBCAMPS Staff Join in the Fundraising Effort, Prepare for a Trip to South Africa in Summer 2010. - January 14, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Rev. Denny Finnegan Releases New Small Group Study - Foundations: Understanding Prayer Ministry
This cutting edge 13 week small group study focused on different types of prayer ministry will energize and strengthen your existing prayer team, or help you and your church establish one. Foundations - Understanding Prayer Ministry is available at http://www.dennyfinnegan.com. - January 13, 2010 - Rev. Denny Finnegan, Prayer Coach
ARISE Announces the Expansion of Its Groundbreaking Drop It at the Door Workshop
Adding three additional days to the Drop It at the Door training allows participants to fully explore and grasp each life-changing concept, from anger and stress management to handling the office gossip machine. - January 10, 2010 - ARISE Foundation
S. Mark Taper Grants $250,000 to Partners in Care for Construction of the S. Mark Taper Health Innovation Center, Expansion of Evidence-Based Health Education Program
Partners in Care Foundation announces the receipt of a grant award totaling $250,000 over two years from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. The funds will support the construction and naming of the S. Mark Taper Health Innovation Center on the Partners in Care site at 732 Mott Street, San Fernando,... - January 07, 2010 - Partners in Care Foundation