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Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. Taps Non-Profit Veteran as Its Executive Director
Pier A. Hickman Blake named Foundation's new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer. - February 22, 2009 - Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.
Additional Sponsors Signed for 2009 A Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, is proud to announce the additional financial sponsors signed for the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The Toast, the Center’s largest fundraising event, offers guests samples from nearly 40 of... - February 22, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center to be Heart Check Up Sponsor for American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, Feb. 25
First and only cardiac center in Michigan designed expressly for the prevention, diagnosis and research of women’s heart disease, will provide health screening at the event. - February 21, 2009 - Beaumont Foundation
Georgia Residents Lobby Congress to Fight Arthritis
Key Arthritis Advocates from all over Ga. will be on Capitol Hill from March 2-4, 2009 as part of the Arthritis Foundation’s 11th annual Advocacy and Kids’ Summit. Several Georgia children and adults who have arthritis will meet with members of Congress to let them know that more needs... - February 20, 2009 - Arthritis Foundation Georgia Chapter
ARISE Foundation Announces the Creation of an Exciting Series of New, Eye-Opening Motivational Posters, Each Featuring an Important for At-Risk Youth.
Posters offer straightforward messages on essential subjects such as drug abuse, dropout and domestic violence prevention. - February 20, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Participating Restaurants and Vendors Announced for A Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced participating restaurants, caterers and beverage purveyors for the 2009 A Toast to the Triangle (www.atoasttothetriangle.org), the organization’s signature... - February 19, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Historic Preservation Advocates in New Jersey
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through easement donations. The Trust protects more than 800 historic buildings across the United States. For more information about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, please contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series – How We Regulate Development – February 23, 2009
Experts – Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, and Chris Zimmerman - will discuss how we regulate development to create an environmentally, financially and socially sustainable future. Rebecca Flora, Senior VP of Education and Research at the US Green Building Council will moderate. - February 17, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
A Toast to The Triangle Announces West Brother’s as 2009 Platinum Circle Sponsor
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced its 2009 Platinum Circle Sponsor for the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The Platinum Circle Sponsorship, which is the largest recognized financial donation of the Toast event, has... - February 15, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Trust for Architectural Easements Helps Place Historic Boston Building on the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the federal program that provides public recognition of our nation’s historic resources, whether architectural, cultural, or archaeological. - February 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
John W. Nick Foundation, a Male Breast Cancer Foundation is Hosting an Online Auction to Help Offset Loss of Donors
In this recession every industry is hurting. Charities are no exception. Please check out their auction and support a good cause. - February 13, 2009 - John W. Nick Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series
Experts to discuss how we regulate development to create a future that is environmentally, financially and socially sustainable. Panel Moderator: Rebecca Flora, Senior Vice President of Education and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council. Panelists: Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, Chris Zimmerman. - February 12, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
A Toast to the Triangle Announces Signature Raffle Prizes for March 8th Fundraiser Event
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced the 2009 A Toast to the Triangle raffle prizes. This year’s signature raffle prizes showcase Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Carolina Hurricanes, Synergy Spa, and... - February 12, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Robert Cipriano Accepts Appointment to Board of Directors
American Foundation for Children with AIDS (“AFCA”) announced today the appointment of Robert Cipriano to the Board of Directors. Mr. Cipriano and AFCA have been exploring the many opportunities to expand AFCA’s work and impact throughout the continent of Africa over the past year. - February 12, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
The Moto-Angel Foundation to Exhibit at Chicago International Motorcycle Show
he Moto-Angel Foundation (TMAF), a non-profit organization focused upon providing assistance to rider, families and communities will be exhibiting at Booth #2348 at the Chicago International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont, IL on February 6-8th, 2009. Originally TMAF had arrangements to co-exhibit... - February 08, 2009 - The Moto-Angel Foundation
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Boosts Research Funding by $8 Million
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) increased its medical research funding commitments by $8.35 million in 2008. The grants consist of an additional $6 million to the PBTF Institute at Duke University; $1 million to the PBTF Institute at the University of California San Francisco and $1... - February 08, 2009 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
ARISE Foundation Provides Critical Life Skills Certification Training to Staff Members of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Life Skills Instructors learn how to conduct lively group discussions and activities with at-risk youth, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the youth in their care. - February 07, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Gold and Silver Circle Sponsors Announced for 2009 A Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the Gold and Silver Circle level sponsors for the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The Toast, the Center’s largest fundraising event, offers guests samples from more than 40 of... - February 07, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Paws on the Plaza
A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue together with Fetch! Pet Care will celebrate the first pet related event in the City of Lake Worth, on February 7, 2009. Paws on the Plaza promoting pet adoption and responsible pet ownership. - February 06, 2009 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
National Wheelchair Basketball Association National Championships to be One of Colorado’s Largest Athletic Events in 2009
For the first time, the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) will host its national championships for six different divisions all in one location, creating a huge single wheelchair basketball athletic event, and one of the largest athletic events in Colorado in 2009, with more than 1,000 male and female athletes with physical disabilities competing. - February 05, 2009 - Gold Crown Foundation
Ambassadors for Peace Leads Processional Walk-a-Long for the Trail of Dreams World Peace Walkers
On Feb 4, 2009, from 10:00 am- 11:30pm the Trail of Dreams Walk-a-long, an international outreach program of the Spirit of Truth Foundation, will come to Philadelphia. The Walk Starts at Front and Spruce, at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial ending at the Philadelphia Museum of Art by way... - February 01, 2009 - Spirit of Truth Foundation
ARISE Brings Critical Anger and Stress Management Training to Staff at the Thompson Academy Residential Program for At-Risk Youth
ARISE Foundation will conduct two anger and stress management workshops February 2nd-3rd and 5th-6th for staff at the Thompson Academy, a residential program for at-risk and troubled youth. The training will take place at 8331 Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines, FL from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. - January 31, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
24th Annual A Toast to The Triangle Announces Ticket Sales
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™ online ticket sales. Tickets are $100 per person and are available on the organization’s event Web site,... - January 30, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Natalie A. Zappella as Program Associate
Zappella will support programming and grant making activities of the Community Foundation, and explore the Foundation’s role in supporting older adults and livable communities in southeast Michigan. - January 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Kobe Bryant and Tim Leiweke to be Honored by Asia Society Southern California
Asia Society Southern California will honor Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Olympic Gold Medalist and the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player, on June 30, 2009 at its annual gala dinner in Los Angeles. - January 28, 2009 - Asia Society Southern California
Fab Four Mania Coming to San Diego to Raise Funds for the Vision of Children Foundation
The Vision of Children Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, announced that the Fab Four, the ultimate Beatles tribute, will be performing at its annual benefit concert on May 2, 2009. The concert will be held in the state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall located in Sorrento Valley. The Beatles-themed evening promises to deliver a groovy time including cocktails and hor d'oeuvres served in an electrifying sixties atmosphere. - January 26, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation
Forward Ever Backward Never Campaign Promotes Charitable Projects by Africans for Africa
A new, unique & critical effort to engage Africans abroad in the issues vital to the progress of the African continent. http://www.forward-ever.org - January 25, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation
ARISE Brings Vital Anger and Stress Management Training to the Tampa Bay Area Youth Services Staff
ARISE Foundation will conduct its CHOICES workshop Jan. 27-30 in Tampa at 5118 N. 56th St., Suite 206. BAYS operates 7 youth programs under the umbrella of the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice. The training will take place daily from 9AM to 4PM. - January 25, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
New Foundation Tackles Financial Literacy Issues
The Community Financial Education Foundation (CFEF) announced today that it will begin offering services and programs designed to assist consumers with financial education development. CFEF was created specifically to address the growing need for financial literacy programs within the broad spectrum of consumers desiring help in understanding and managing their finances. - January 25, 2009 - Community Financial Education Foundation
Community Financial Education Foundation Hires Executive Director
The Community Financial Education Foundation, a organization dedicated to increasing financial literacy across the country, announced today the hiring of an Executive Director. Miranda Harwell was selected after an extensive search process. Miranda joins the foundation from Talk PR, Inc., a... - January 25, 2009 - Community Financial Education Foundation
National Foundation Launched to Help Americans
To help turn more consumers into responsible borrowers, policymakers and professionals in the online lending industry are supporting this independent, non-profit organization to deliver educational resources to the industry and consumers directly. “There is a vacuum of financial education... - January 25, 2009 - Community Financial Education Foundation
A Toast to the Triangle™ Releases Podcast with TLC Family
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a new podcast featuring commentary from Janine Slater, the mother of Deuce Slater, a child at the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. In the podcast, Slater provides... - January 25, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Garment Center Historic District Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Garment Center Historic District's Contributing Property Owners Now Eligible for Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Programs. - January 24, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Green Education Foundation Announces I Ride Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of Green-Keepers to Ride Green. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Mobilizes 250,000 Students, But Urges Schools to Enroll Now to Reach One Million Student Goal
National Green Week is building a nationwide cadre of committed environmental stewards. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces I Play Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of “Green-keeping Athletes” to green their sports by 2012. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
BU Students "Drink Green" During National Green Week
Over 30,000 students at Boston University will participate in BU Green Day, Feb 4, 2009. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Edith J. Castillo as Program Officer
Castillo's primary responsibility will be to provide program support for the New Economy Initiative. - January 23, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Private Cellar Treasures to Find New Homes at World’s Most Successful Charity Wine Auction
Prized wines and memorable events offered for auction at 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 22, 2009 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) to Hold “Party Hearty” Fundraiser at Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on February 12th, 2009
ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) is hosting a fundraising event, “Party Hearty” at the Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge on February 12th. Not only does ODAF promote organ donation awareness, it also focuses on the families of organ donor “heroes” who are left behind, providing scholarships for college and vocational schooling and funds for family necessities. - January 18, 2009 - Organ Donor Awareness Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Obama Transition Team to Propose Changes to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program
Expansion of federal historic preservation tax incentives will stimulate the economy and protect the environment. - January 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Issues Letter to President-Elect Obama on Historic Preservation, Sustainability and the Financial Crisis
The following is a letter from the Trust for Architectural Easements to President-elect Obama on historic preservation, sustainability and the financial crisis. Expansion of existing federal historic preservation tax incentives will stimulate the economy and protect the environment. - January 15, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Climb the Highest Mountain in Africa to Help Children with AIDS
Challenge Yourself to Save Lives - January 14, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Restaurant Competition Judges Announced for 2009 A Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the restaurant competition judges for 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The fundraising event, which offers guests samples from more than 40 of the area’s finest restaurants,... - January 11, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
ARISE Brings Critical Anger and Stress Management Training to Staff at the Thompson Academy for At-Risk Youth
ARISE Foundation will work with staff of the Thompson Academy to help them learn to manage anger and other harmful emotions while working in a stressful environment. - January 08, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $600,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
Grants awarded to improve the quality of life in the region. - January 08, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Trust for Architectural Easements Promotes Architectural History and Historic Preservation Education
Laura L. Thornton, Director of Education for the Trust for Architectural Easements, summarizes the present state of historic preservation education in the primary and secondary schools through a review of resources available to teachers who seek to teach historic preservation to their students in... - January 07, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Sponsored by Trust for Architectural Easements Begins January 12, 2009 at U.S. Green Building Council
A series of three panel discussions sponsored by the Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press will bring together experts from the financial, real estate, architecture, preservation, planning, and policy worlds to discuss how to create a future that is environmentally, financially, and... - January 07, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Precious Jewels Add Sparkle to World’s Most Successful Charity Wine Festival
Four world-famous jewelers contribute lots for auction to the 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 07, 2009 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express
Grant to provide an affordable, countywide mobility option to Chelsea area residents. - January 01, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan