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National Students of AMF Announces Staci Barfield as Executive Director
Non-Profit Organization Hires First Full-Time Executive Director. - October 04, 2009 - National Students of AMF Support Network
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About "Chemo Brain" at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 04, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Tours of New York City Architecture for Open House New York Weekend
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the nation. Through education initiatives like the OHNY Weekend, the Trust fosters greater appreciation for historic preservation. - October 03, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
ARISE to Conduct Its Renowned Master Training Workshop in Marianna with a Select Group of Florida Juvenile Justice Staff
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives juvenile justice staff the understanding and assurance they need to assume leadership roles and teach others how to facilitate ARISE life skills groups. - October 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Picasso’s Launches “Green-Together” Products at City of Hope’s Walk for Hope, October 25
Picasso’s Café, Bakery and Catering Company is making great strides in their goal to become the most “green” café and catering company in the San Gabriel Valley. Over the last few years Picasso’s has implemented a number of ambitious climate-friendly policies and introduced several eco-friendly products to the café and its catering services. But perhaps the most innovative product used by Picasso’s is the new Bottle Box™ by Direct Pack Inc., made from recycled water bottles. - October 02, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
The Fight with One
HelpMyResume.org is reaching out to unemployed American's by rewriting their resumes for free. HelpMyResume.org wants to help 145,000 American's in need of resume assistance across the country at no cost. - October 02, 2009 - Helpmyresume.org
San Francisco Mayor Declares October 8 'SFCASA Day'
Join the Celebration at ‘Hot Reggae Nights’ Benefit Event at Foreign Cinema - September 29, 2009 - San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
Washington DC Non-Profit Bridges of Understanding Welcomes New Executive Director to Its Ranks
Bridges of Understanding Foundation, a non-profit based in Washington, DC, announces the appointment of Ms. Carey Kluttz as Executive Director. - September 27, 2009 - Bridges of Understanding
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Climbs Up Kilimanjaro
Charity Climb a Huge Success. - September 27, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (www.cfsem.org) approved $1,043,379 in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the region. The Board approved the grants at its September meeting. The following organizations are among those... - September 26, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Celebrates Five Years of Assisting Families Worldwide
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Sept. 1, 2009 marked the organization’s fifth year anniversary of assisting families worldwide. Me Fine provides financial assistance to families that are sacrificing their... - September 24, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Zahi Hawass Debates New Discovery in Egypt
Before it has even been released, the newest book by author and explorer Andrew Collins, Beneath the Pyramids, continues to be the source of a controversy amongst Egyptian scholars, including Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. The subject of the debate is... - September 19, 2009 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
"Stand Up for Cancer Survivors" Will Feature Comedians from Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
Stand Up for Cancer Survivors: A Comedy FUNdraiser for The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will be held Thursday, October 8 at 7:15pm at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s Scherr Forum. The evening will feature standup comics Randy Lubas, Jack Mayberry, and John Di Crosta, all courtesy of... - September 18, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Four Elected to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees
Community Leaders Allushuski, Erb, Baker Lewis and Lim Join Board. - September 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Dominican Republic, Not Only a Paradise
Los Niños de Leonardo y Meredith, Inc. is a non-profit organization, committed to improving the lives of children living in poverty. - September 18, 2009 - Los Niños de Leonardo y Meredith
Iran Alive Ministries Reveals New Name Change to Access More People from Around the Globe
Iran Alive Ministries (formerly International Antioch Ministries) was founded in 2000 by Dr. Hormoz Shariat to specifically bring the gospel message to Muslims inside and outside of Iran. This ministry has since grown to touch the lives of those who are seeking truth through satellite TV shows, leadership development, discipleship, online courses, internet chat, call centers, church planting and other outreach ministries. - September 17, 2009 - Iran Alive Ministries
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces New Staff Members for the New Economy Initiative
New Economy Initiative (NEI) names David Egner of the Hudson-Webber Foundation as executive director, Katie Brisson as senior program officer and Sam Singh as senior consultant. - September 17, 2009 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Adjunct Faculty Advocacy Group Expresses Concerns Over H1N1 Swine Flu
New Faculty Majority: The National Coalition for Adjunct & Contingent Faculty Fears Many Part-Time Faculty May Report to Work Ill Due to No Health Insurance or Fear of Retaliation for Staying Home - September 16, 2009 - New Faculty Majority: The National Coalition for Adjunct & Contingent Faculty
Office Depot Foundation to Host September 18 ‘National Conversation’ on Collaboration Between Non-Profit Organizations and Corporate America
The Office Depot Foundation will host a “National Conversation on Community Renewal” on Friday, September 18, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The conversation will explore compelling cases for closer collaboration between civil society... - September 15, 2009 - Kaptivate
MobileCause Acquires iPhone Mobile Giving Technology Company; Mobile Payment System Technology Helps Non-Profits Connect with New Donors
MobileCause has acquired Iugo.me LLC, a technology company serving non-profits that deploys innovative mobile giving solutions for cell phones, smartphones, and other mobile platforms including the iPhone, Blackberry, and Palm Pre. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. - September 14, 2009 - MobileCause
Tom Joyner Foundation® Launches “Scholar of Honor” Scholarship
Veterans of Iraq, Afghan Wars who are students at HBCUs are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship - September 13, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
The Homeland Security Foundation of America Participates in First Official 9/11 Day of Service
Americans remember and serve in honor of heroes and victims of 9/11 - September 12, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
"Paws 4 Hope" Will Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s Cancer Support Programs
Join the 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777. - September 12, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Patients Show Great Enthusiasm for Parkinson Cruise
The Parkinson Research Foundation’s January inaugural New Hope for Parkinson’s Cruise, is quickly filling with patients and their caregivers. The 3-night Bahamas cruise is designed for Parkinson’s disease patients, caregivers and families, and will provide a series of seminars and... - September 09, 2009 - Parkinson Research Foundation
Congressional Event Hosted on Sept. 9 Will Support Awareness of Young Women, Breast Cancer & Wasserman Schultz' EARLY Act
At Capitol Hill Gathering, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and the EARLY Act immediately before President Obama’s Address to Joint Session of Congress on Health Care Reform. With momentum building for legislation that would fund the EARLY Act’s educational programs about young women and breast cancer, the Tigerlily Foundation will host a congressional reception Sept. 9 on Capitol Hill. - September 07, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
National Development Institute Announces Launch of Website to Aid Major Gifts Fundraising for Nonprofits
As nonprofit organizations experience the challenge of fundraising in the current economic climate, the National Development Institute encourages and equips fundraisers through the launch of a new website. - September 06, 2009 - National Development Institute
Edmund Benson, Co-Founder of ARISE, Celebrates His 80th Birthday by Contributing Over 100 Life Management Skills Curricula to the International Nonprofit Community
Benson understands firsthand the hardships faced by high school dropouts and at-risk youth, because he took that difficult path himself. He hopes to reach out to the other nonprofits by offering life skills curricula for translation free of charge. - September 04, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Free Workshop Will Address Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Silvana Martino, D.O. will present "Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer" at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. - September 03, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Foundation for a Drug Free World Spreads Truth About Ecstasy
Foundation for a Drug Free World (http://www.drugfreeworld.org) spreads the truth about Ecstasy amid peer pressure and pushers glorifying promotion. - September 02, 2009 - Foundation for a Drug Free World
MobileCause Announces Partnership with ACS Technologies and Parish Data Systems - Partnership Provides Clients with the Latest in Text-Messaging Ministry Solutions
ACS Technologies, the leader in information management solutions for religious organizations, is pleased to partner with MobileCause which helps organizations launch and manage mobile micro-donations, messaging, and mobile-to-screen interactions from one easy-to-use web-based interface. MobileCause services are utilized by some of the most innovative causes in the US...like Charity: Water, Invisible Children, Africare, National Breast Cancer Foundation, LOVE146, VIRGIN Unite, and many more. - August 31, 2009 - MobileCause
Community Foundation Challenge—Arts & Culture Surpasses Expectations
Preliminary report states $4.8 million raised thus far. - August 30, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment Presented by The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment with Barbara Hornsby, RN/BSN. - August 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Conversations Behind Razor Wire—ARISE Interviews Incarcerated Gang Members
For its upcoming book, filled with stories about the dangers of gang life, ARISE Foundation interviewed several incarcerated young gang members about their experiences. - August 27, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
The Endeavor For Hope Foundation Hosts Screening of Documentary "Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love" at The Angelika Film Center, Houston TX, 7pm, Saturday 8.29.09
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”)®, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, will host a screening of the film, “Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love” at Houston’s Angelika Film Center on this Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 7:00pm. The organization is proud to introduce Houston audiences to this film with its positive and dignified portrait of Africans and African music. - August 26, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure Comes to Salt Lake City
This year’s Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure in Salt Lake City will take place at Wheeler Historic Farm on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. The event, to be held in 35 cities across the country as well as online, is sponsored by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network... - August 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Salt Lake
Comedy Night at the Wellness Community Featuring Comedy Central Alum Louis Ashamallah
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Louis Ashamallah will be held Monday, September 14, 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... - August 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Jewish EXCEL Scholarship Fund Initiative
The mission of the Foundation is to build Jewish identity, values, and literacy through elementary Jewish day school education. The focus of the Foundation is on schools which embrace a quality, dual curriculum. - August 24, 2009 - National Jewish Day School Foundation
ARISE Gives Pinellas Marine Institute Staff the Skills They Need to Prevent At-Risk Youth from Dropping Out of School
The two-day life skills training workshop will show participants how to lead ARISE group discussions and activities and motivate juvenile offenders to get their high school diploma. - August 22, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
$3.75 Million Secured for Region’s Arts and Cultural Organizations
Tremendous outpouring of gifts demonstrates the high value that individuals place on arts and cultural activities throughout southeast Michigan. - August 20, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Putting the Kids Back in the Spotlight
Kids In The Spotlight Inc presents A Night of Entertainment with all proceeds going to Kids In The Spotlight- a not for profit organization which provides film training for foster and under-privileged youth. - August 20, 2009 - Kids In The Spotlight
Tigerlily Foundation to Host Congressional Event to Support Awareness of Young Women and Breast Cancer
Keynote Speaker Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and Empowerment and the EARLY Act. - August 15, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
ARISE Achieves a Milestone, Reaching Thousands of At-Risk Youth Through Its Interactive Life Skills Lessons
Almost 6,000 certified ARISE Life Skills Facilitators have gone on to teach over 4 million hours of group activities to incarcerated and troubled youth. - August 15, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Splash for a Cure: Family Fun for a Cause in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Couple Honor Son with First Annual Fundraiser for the Ishan Gala Foundation, Raising Money to Fight Deadly Childhood Cancer, Neuroblastoma - August 15, 2009 - Ishan Gala Foundation
Tom Joyner’s How to Prepare for College Offers Valuable Advice
Book is great for parents and students as they get back school this fall - August 14, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Macular Degeneration: Exclusive Interview with Researcher Dr. Janet Sunness M.D. of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Exclusive interview with researcher Dr. Janet Sunness of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center concerning an advanced form of Macular Degeneration known as Geographic Atrophy. - August 13, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Kentucky's First Charter Partner of Cleaning for a Reason: Off Top Cleaning, Staging, & More Helps Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation is excited to announce their first Kentucky charter Partner, Off Top cleaning, Staging, & More. Cleaning for a Reason is the nation’s first non-profit organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning services for women undergoing cancer treatment. - August 11, 2009 - Off Top Cleaning, Staging, & More
Barry Woodard Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Barry Woodard, managing partner at Hometowne Realty Group, has been named to the nonprofit’s board of directors. As a board member, Woodard will provide feedback and support regarding... - August 09, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Drop It at the Door: ARISE Gives New Mexico Teachers the Skills They Need to Reject Negative Emotions
ARISE will journey cross-country to bring anger and stress management to the staff of Academy of Trades and Technologies. - August 07, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Can Foundation Selected to Participate in Premiere LIVESTRONG® Global Cancer Summit in Dublin, Ireland
First-ever event to bring together world leaders, advocates and corporations from more than 60 countries to address the global cancer burden - August 05, 2009 - Can Foundation
Free Workshop: Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer with Shahryar Ashouri, M.D. The program will explore new discoveries in cancer treatment, side-effect management and psychosocial aspects of... - August 05, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura