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Wockhardt Foundation Collaborates with AmeriCares India for a Noble Cause on World Health Day
A mega health check up camp was conducted by Wockhardt Foundation and AmeriCares India on 7th April 2010, ‘World Health Day’, in remote interiors of Kalyan, as an initiative by the leading healthcare NGOs to make cities healthier. The camp kick started at 8.30 am, wherein a thorough... - April 10, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Macular Degeneration Foundation Reports on Little Known Syndrome that Produces Strange Halluncinations in People with Good Mental Health
93 year old woman with Macular Degeneration sees "Grayhaired Bearded Lady" - April 07, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Detroit’s Cheyenne Boyce Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Black College
Cheyenne Boyce, the No. 1 student at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, MI, is this year's winner of the Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride Scholarship" to a black college. For up to 10 semesters, she will a scholarship to cover her tuition, room and board and books. Boyce studies Japanese, plays the cello, and works as a volunteer in various church and civic groups in Detroit, including the city's "Go Green" efforts. - April 07, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Atlantic University Approved as NBCC Continuing Education Provider
Atlantic University (AU) was recently approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a continuing education (CE) provider. Three online programs are now available for those who require CE credits for ongoing licensure. The courses offered and their CE credits are: Incorporating... - April 07, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Baden Sports, Swire Coca-Cola® and BodyBuilding.com Sign on as Sponsors of HSBCAMPS Youth Summer Basketball Program
HSBCAMPS, the leader in bringing youth basketball players face-to-face with the pros, is proud to announce Baden Sports, Inc., BodyBuilding.com and Swire Coca-Cola® as sponsors of the 2010 youth basketball summer camp program. Each sponsor is generously donating products to improve the camp... - April 01, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Gunnison Climbing Event to Benefit Local Climbing Team and The American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The April 24th USA Climbing Sanctioned Event Will Attract Climbers from Across the West. The Day Long Event Will Test Climbers’ Levels of Fitness and Skill. - March 31, 2010 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
ARISE Celebrates 24 Years of Reaching Out to At-Risk, Incarcerated Youth Through Exciting Group Life-Skills Lessons and Compelling Interactive Activities
For nearly a quarter century, ARISE has motivated troubled youth to open up about their lives and express themselves while learning the crucial life skills in the dynamic ARISE curriculum. - March 31, 2010 - ARISE Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Promotes Historic Preservation in Greenwich, Connecticut
The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program: Protecting America’s Architectural Treasures Through Voluntary Preservation Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 - March 27, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Holds Second Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation in Orange, California
The Trust for Architectural Easements is a leading force in the preservation of architectural heritage in the United States. To RSVP for the 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. - March 27, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Welcomes Fashion Icon Nicole Miller to Nashville for Landmark Event
Noted fashion icon Nicole Miller will present her latest designs in Nashville to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:30 to 10 p.m. at One Eleven, 111 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201. The Nicole Miller Fashion Presentation will be a landmark event featuring a... - March 27, 2010 - Fashion for CFF
Wockhardt Foundation's Mobile Medical Unit Achieves 50,000 Free Consultations, Screenings, and Treatment of Poor Patients in the First 3 Months of 2010
Wockhardt Foundation a secular not – for – profit organization completed 50,000 medical check ups along with the distribution of free medicines through its 2 Mobile Medical Unit programmes in the first 3 months of 2010. Wockhardt Foundation has already achieved half of last year’s achievement. - March 27, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Blog Community Helps 36 Families in Real Life
Liz Logelin, a mother for only 27 hours before passing away, inspires thousands to help grieving families. The Liz Logelin Foundation grants $20,000 to grieving families. - March 26, 2010 - The Liz Logelin Foundation
Estate Planning Seminar Offered for People Affected by Cancer at The Wellness Community
Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills: What Would You Like To Know? With Ken Kossoff will take place on Thursday, April 22, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - March 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Livingston County Libraries Collaborate for Annual Reading Program
Community Foundation for Livingston County awards $5,000 to support "Livingston Reads!" - March 25, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Mentor Research Institute and the Positive Toolbox Partner with HSBCAMPS to Reward Youth with Scholarships to Basketball Camp in Bend
Since its inception in 2007, HSBCAMPS has prided itself on being a camp that gives back. With more than $25,000 raised to date, HSBCAMPS stands firm in its commitment to provide every child, regardless of age or income, with an opportunity to attend camp. To foster this mission, HSBCAMPS will... - March 25, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Florida Man Strives to Build a Better Life for Cameroonians by Starting a Charitable Project at Congressional District Programs
Now that he’s a successful US citizen, David Puwol has made a vow to help the impoverished back in his homeland in West Africa by establishing a charitable program called "Community Involvement Improvement Program." - March 25, 2010 - CDP
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Offered at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites cancer patients, survivors, and family members to participate in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for eight weeks beginning April 19 and ending June 7. (Except the week of May 10, when class will be held on... - March 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Upcoming Fund Raising Dinner, by Chicago Based HAND IN HAND USA, to Benefit Its Education and Health Initiatives in Rural India
Chicago based HAND-IN-HAND USA is organizing its annual fund raising dinner on April 10th, 2010. All proceeds will benefit its Educational and Health programs running in remote India and elsewhere. - March 24, 2010 - HAND IN HAND USA
New 'Save The Cherubs' Campaign Brings Awareness to Little Known Deadly Birth Defect That Has Affected Over Half a Million Babies in the Past Decade
After struggling since 1995 to bring more awareness to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, a birth defect that affects 1600 babies each year in the U.S., CHERUBS announces a national CDH Awareness Campaign. - March 21, 2010 - CHERUBS
National Grid and Smallpeice Launch New Work Experience Week for Teenagers
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and UK’s largest utility company National Grid are looking for 14/15 year old (Year 10) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a brand new "National Grid Work Experience... - March 21, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Leela Foundation Initiates Yamuna Cleaning Drive on March 21st, 2010
With the cooperation of over 200 volunteers, the NGO has also taken up the responsibility to educate slum inhabitants about "how important is it to keep the river clean and tidy." - March 21, 2010 - Leela Foundation
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
MaleSurvivor Opens Author Reception and Panel Discussion to Media Offering Key Information and Leading Research About Male Sexual Victimization
MaleSurvivor, an international organization dedicated to issues surrounding the sexual victimization of boys and men, will host an Author’s Reception and International Panel for attendees and media during their bi-annual international conference. - March 19, 2010 - MaleSurvivor
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Offers a Rare Gibson Elvis Presley Dove Guitar for Auction
The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has announced that an extremely unique Gibson Elvis Presley guitar is being auctioned at the 2010 Promise Ball on Saturday, April 10, 2010 to benefit JDRF. The guitar is an Elvis Presley Dove Signature Acoustic series and... - March 14, 2010 - The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Fighting the Silent Epidemic -- Author/ Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Saban Speaks with Compton Unified’s Whaley Middle School Students
Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves. - March 13, 2010 - EmpowHer Institute
HSBCAMPS Welcomes Boise State University Basketball Players to All-Star Summer Camp Coaching Line-Up
Collegiate Players Join Youth Basketball Camp to Provide Individualized Training and Give Back to the Homecourt YMCA in Meridian. - March 13, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Help Music Drives Us Keep Music in Our Boston Public Schools and Affect Positive Change for Children Through Music
The study of music has been shown to give pre-teens direction, focus, and a sense of self worth that sticks with them throughout their formidable years. Music Drives Us has identified an elementary school in Roxbury that is about to lose their Suzuki violin program because of severe budget cuts. Please help to keep this program in the school thus keeping violins in these children’s hands. - March 13, 2010 - Music Drives Us
Educational Charity Seeks Teenagers Interested in Connecting with Robotics
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 15-17 year old (Years 11 to 12) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a new ‘Robotic Engineering’ residential course at Staffordshire University from 26th... - March 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Commits to Supporting Federal Standards for Common Core K-12 Curriculum
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) announced today its support of the ‘common core’ federal standards for K-12 schools. Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed today to developing a common core of state... - March 12, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
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
The Smallpeice Trust to Attend the Big Bang Fair
Educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust is due to take part in the annual Big Bang Fair which will be held this year at Manchester Central from 11th to 13th March. The fair which aims to inspire young people into a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) will provide the... - March 11, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
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
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
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
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
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
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
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