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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Comedy Night at The Wellness Community Features Karen Rontowski January 11
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Karen Rontowski will be held Monday, January 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand Up... - January 06, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $12,000 to Chelsea Recreation Council
Grant to support the "Chelsea: For the Love of Baseball" project, a renovation project for existing baseball and softball fields in Chelsea. - January 06, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan Announces New Web Site - neweconomyinitiative.org
Site includes a media center featuring the latest videos and podcasts and blog where NEI staff, members of the Governing Council, and Economic Advisors will share information about the work NEI is doing and its impact in the region. - January 06, 2010 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces National Green Week February 1-5, 2010
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers,” providing schools with educational resources to jumpstart environmental studies. - December 30, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
EARLY Act Included in Senate Health Reform Legislation
With more young women being diagnosed with breast cancer, the Tigerlily Foundation remains proud to be a key supporter of the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act. This week, the bill had an important milestone, as it was included in the Senate Health Reform... - December 29, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Not Just Any Old Day® Partners with Tigerlily Foundation by Donating Proceeds of Anniversary Calendar Key
October has become well known as the month for donations to fight breast cancer. But, breast cancer is a 365 day of the year disease. In October 2009, Not Just Any Old Day® joined the fight against breast cancer by launching its line of Silver plated Calendar Keys marked with a PINK stone. - December 29, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation® and Denny’s Celebrate Single Parent Student Scholars at Black Colleges
Tom Joyner and Denny's partnership has distributed more than $75k in scholarships to help parents finish their college education. - December 25, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $17,000 to the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Grant to be used to continue partnership with the Chelsea District Library in developing new plays for the American theatre. - December 25, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Tom Joyner Foundation Kicks Off 2010 Fund raising Campaign
Foundation will help 11 Historically Black Colleges & Universities raise money to help students complete their education. - December 25, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
UCLA Neurologist to Speak About "Chemo Brain" Jan. 28
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center invite cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to a free workshop entitled “Chemo Brain” with Lorne Label, MD. The program will take place Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Oncologist to Present Educational Workshop on Women's Cancers at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present a free educational workshop on Women’s Cancers with Amer Karam, MD on Thursday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP. Dr. Karam of The University of California,... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Ashleigh V. Laabs Promoted to Communications Specialist at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Laabs will support the Foundation’s marketing, public relations and communications through the use of new media tools and technologies. - December 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
HSBCAMPS Brings Pros and Youths Together for Basketball and Better Communities
Youth Basketball Camp Dribbles into Local Markets in Summer 2010 with a Non-Profit in its Line-Up - December 17, 2009 - HSBCAMPS
Theresa Fraley Promoted to Communications Director at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In addition to her new position as communications director, Fraley will continue to serve as special assistant to the president. - December 17, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Susanna M. Weckerle Promoted to Program Officer at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Weckerle will provide guidance and a broad range of expertise in support of the grantmaking, special projects and educational programs of the Community Foundation. - December 16, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Menandcats.com Releases Calendar to Benefit PUPP
Menandcats.com is delighted to announce a 2010 calendar to benefit PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets - http://www.puppcares.org/). The calendar is available for $19.99 at http://www.cafepress.com/menandcats. All proceeds will help support PUPP's mission to promote the general health and well-being of underserved individuals through the provision of pet care assistance in New York City. - December 10, 2009 - PAWS NY
Tom Joyner Foundation ® ‘Full Ride’ Scholars Say Program Has Been a Life-Changer
Britney Wilson and Blaine Robertson, the first and second winners of the Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship, are grateful, focused and motivated to succeed, knowing their college education expenses are covered. - December 09, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
ARISE Introduces New Program to Keep Washington D.C.’s Incarcerated Youth from Returning to Confined Settings
ARISE Choices for Change provides the District’s at-risk youth with practical tools they need to avoid repeating their mistakes and becoming another prison statistic. - December 09, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
The Romanian Mediators Congress - "Mediation as a Lifestyle"
The National Union of mediators from Romania gathered important public personalities, cultural and professional magistrates, legal practitioners of the academic world, as well as mediators from all over the country, at the Romanian Parliament, on Saturday, the 28th of November 2009, in the first annual congress, having the theme "Mediation as a lifestyle." - December 06, 2009 - The National Union of mediators from Romania