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Tom Joyner Foundation Announces 2010 Black College Scholarship Program
One graduating high school senior can win a full scholarship, including tuition, books and room and board to an HBCU - November 15, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan Announces More Than $3 Million in Grants
Grants to support southeast Michigan's economic transformation. - November 13, 2009 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Entertainment Lineup Announced for the Wellness Community’s 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura has announced the lineup of entertainers who will perform for visitors on the 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour. The event is the organization’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds funding free programs of support, education and hope for people fighting cancer... - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer
Free Educational Workshop for People Affected by Cancer - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Thanksgiving Food Distribution to Benefit Needy SGV Families
California State Assemblymember Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Distribution to benefit non-profit organizations serving needy families throughout the San Gabriel Valley’s 57th Assembly District. Dr. Ed together with members of the local community will attend the... - November 08, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
New Literacy Foundation, READ3Zero, Creates Opportunities for Children to Get Published
LongTale Publishing introduces the literacy foundation READ3Zero, designed to support the nourishment of creative endeavors in children. READ3Zero is presently taking story and artwork submissions and will publish short-stories written by kids, for kids in 2010. - November 06, 2009 - LongTale Publishing
The Wellness Community Seeks Sponsors, Advertisers, and Volunteers for 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is seeking sponsors, advertisers, and volunteers for its 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour, to be held Dec. 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Dec. 6th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The self-guided tour is the cancer support organization’s largest... - October 31, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
AFCA Takes Fundraising Up a Notch in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC will host it's first Climb Up Charlotte, raising funds for children affected and infected by AIDS. - October 29, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Eagle Scout Networking Breakfast for Entrepreneurs Features Michael H. Holthouse
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael H. Holthouse will keynote an Eagle Scout Networking Breakfast for Entrepreneurs, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 a.m. at the Cockrell Scout Center in Houston, speaking on “The Powerful Synergy of Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy.” - October 28, 2009 - The Gathering of Eagles-Houston
Sports Fundraiser Lets Teams Focus on Their Season… Not Fundraising
Most sports team fundraisers are time consuming activities that involve teams selling products or planning events only to get a portion of the profits. A new company called Direct Fundraising helps teams and groups raise money without selling or planning anything. The fundraiser is conducted... - October 28, 2009 - Direct Fundraising
The Wellness Community Kicks Off Holiday Season with 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Event
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites friends and neighbors to the 2nd annual Gingerbread House Event, 1– 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 15. Amazing gingerbread houses, created by leading local chefs, will be on display and children will be able to reserve time slots to make their own... - October 27, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Picasso’s Rallies International Suppliers’ Support for Community Projects
Direct Pack Inc/PMC Global, Starbucks Coffee Foodservice, Sysco LA, Frito Lay, Hilton Garden Inn, Access Group, the Individual Group, Fresh Choice Produce, Hint® and the Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education Culinary School to support this year’s Walk for Hope with the donation of products and volunteers. - October 25, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
Healing Hands for Haiti Marks 10 Years of Service at International Summit
Healing Hands For Haiti International Foundation Inc. is marking ten years of providing physical medicine and rehabilitation services to Haiti by offering its members and volunteers a unique learning opportunity. Their 2nd International Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on... - October 25, 2009 - Healing Hands For Haiti
18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour to Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
A charity fundraiser to fund free programs of support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their families. - October 23, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Tom Joyner Foundation Receives $10k Donation from Newell Rubbermaid for Clark Atlanta Scholars
The Tom Joyner Foundation(r) has received a $10,000 donation from Newell Rubbermaid, the global marketer for Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin® and Paper Mate®. - October 21, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Holiday Family Fun. O'Tannenbaum - Festival of Trees.
The 16th Annual O’Tannenbaum ~ A Festival of Trees will be held on November 20th – November 21st and proceeds will once again support the various programs, such as summer reading and children’s story hour, at the Bennington Public Library. Event Details: Who: Friends of... - October 20, 2009 - Festival of Trees
Get Involved: Go Pink in The Woodlands, Texas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) is a non-profit organization with new global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. With over 25 years of experience in the non-profit industry, BCCA is dedicated to helping thousands of women through our Help Now Fund and by funding non-invasive breast cancer research. Go Pink regional events are occuring during Breast Cancer awareness month. To find out how to get involved or to become a Pink Partner, visit www.TheBreastCancerCharities.org. - October 16, 2009 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund Announces $240,000 in Grants
Created as a permanent endowment, the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the seven-county southeast Michigan region, with a primary focus on charitable organizations and activities that assist in improving the lives of children and youth. - October 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Quality of Life Project Announces October Kickoff of Monthly Speaker Series in Santa Monica
The Quality of Life Forum is a monthly speaker series in which featured guests share the things they do that contribute to their quality of life. The event is managed by The Quality of Life Project, a non profit which interviews people like Richard Branson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Skerritt and then shares their best life practices and perspectives with others. - October 14, 2009 - Quality of Life Project
Two Students Experience Trips of a Lifetime
This summer, Project: Trip of a Lifetime, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization sent two students on summer teen tours. Both of the students selected had amazing experiences and gained a new perspective of the country. In addition, this organization is fully operated by a group of High School Seniors from Scarsdale, NY. - October 13, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Community Foundation for Livingston County Announces $27,500 to Livingston County Nonprofit Organizations
The organizations receiving support from the Community Foundation include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Livingston County, the City of Howell and the Judson Center Inc. - October 10, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches Largest Educational Online Community
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched its new website, which features the largest school-based online educational community of all time. - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe's Are Calling on 10,000 Schools to Plant Gardens in 2010 During "Green Thumb Challenge"
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Lowe’s announced today the launch of a nationwide gardening initiative--the Green Thumb Challenge. GEF’s goal is to enlist 10,000 schools and youth groups from across the country to plant indoor or outdoor gardens in the spring of... - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tour of Jackson Heights’ Garden City During the OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Children’s Tour of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District for OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. In 2007, the Trust for Architectural Easements provided a grant, and worked cooperatively with, openhousenewyork to develop an educational cur - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tours of Litchfield Villa for Open House New York Weekend
For the second year in a row, the Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit preservation organizations, is sponsoring and hosting architectural tours during the annual Open House New York Weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. The event opens the doors of more than 300... - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
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 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Las Vegas Shriners Pair Up with Team Smile
The Zelzah Shrine Center at 2222 West Mesquite Avenue, Las Vegas will be turned into a dental clinic for one day on October 13, 2009. They are bringing together a combination of 14 local and TeamSmile™ dentists and 36 support personnel to provide free care to approximately 200 children, many... - October 09, 2009 - Zelzah Shriners
Global Energy Foundation Announces Call for Nomination for the 2010 Global Energy International Prize
The nomination period for the 2010 Global Energy International Prize was opened on the 6th of October 2009. The Global Energy International Prize is an independent international prize established to recognize outstanding scientific research and development projects in the area of electric power... - October 08, 2009 - Global Energy Foundation
ABC’s “The View” Taps Ted Buczek as an Ultimate Volunteer, One of Ten Finalists, 83 Year Old NJ Native Has Dedicated Retirement to Charitable Deeds
Ted Buczek has been selected as one of ten finalists in The Ultimate Volunteer Contest sponsored by ABC’s The View. The online contest recognizes nationwide extraordinary volunteer efforts and runs from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11. - October 07, 2009 - Police Officer Michael Buczek Foundation
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
Mental Health Care Foundation 5th Annual Children's Crisis Center Breakfast
Breakfast Event, November 5, 2009, to benefit the Children's Crisis Center at Mental Health Care in Tampa. - October 06, 2009 - Mental Health Care Foundation
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.
Yuri's Night Applauds Global Space-Based Broadcast Featuring Guy Laliberte, Cirque de Soleil, U2 and Al Gore
Yuri's Night wishes to officially express its strongest support for the upcoming Poetic Social Mission Event: Moving Stars and Earth for Water. This performance by the next private space explorer, Guy Laliberte, is scheduled to be broadcast live around the world Friday October 9th, 8:00 PM ET (12 AM GMT) during his stay on the International Space Station. - September 24, 2009 - Yuri's Night
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.
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