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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Trust for Architectural Easements Announces Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Series
The Trust for Architectural Easements announces a Sustainability and Historic Preservation panel series. The panels are titled "How Policy Influences Development," "How We Regulate Development," and "How We Finance Development." The first panel will be held on January 12th at 6:30 pm at the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. (1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) - December 30, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Nubian Heritage Debut Gift Set to Benefit Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily), a non-profit breast cancer foundation, is excited to be partnering with Sundial Creations - a creator and manufacturer of natural and organic health, beauty and personal care solutions - to offer the exclusive Nubian Heritage Organics Goat’s Milk & Chai gift set to benefit women affected by breast cancer. - December 26, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
Web Site Unveiled for 2009 A Toast to the Triangle™
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™ Web site at www.atoasttothetriangle.org. The fundraising event offers guests samples from more than 40 of the area’s finest... - December 25, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
ARISE Foundation Will Provide Essential Life Skills Training to the Metropolitan D.C. Police School Resource Officers
Continuing its strong four-year partnership with the D.C. police department, ARISE will conduct its two-day Life Skills Instructor Certification Training for School Resource Officers on December 22nd and 23rd in Washington D.C. - December 21, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
Historic New York City Warehouse Protected Forever by Preservation Easement
Last week, the 95-year old Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse designed by Cass Gilbert was formally protected by the donation of a preservation easement to the Trust for Architectural Easements. - December 20, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
New Toast Podcast Presents Holiday Gift Ideas to Triangle Businesses and Individual Donors
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast discussing plans for the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle event. The podcasts features commentary from Maria Hernandez, director of development for The Tammy Lynn... - December 20, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Retailers from Coast to Coast Show Support for The Vision of Children Foundation
The Vision of Children Foundation (VOC), a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, today announced that retailers and shoppers on both coasts have shown overwhelming support for VOC. In Central New Jersey, Saker ShopRites, world-class supermarkets, raised over $220,000; and Del Mar Highlands Town Center, a small local strip mall in Del Mar, California, is selling holiday cards designed by local students and donating the proceeds to the VOC. - December 15, 2008 - Vision of Children 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 an anger and stress management seminar on December 15th—16th and 18th—19th, 2008 for staff at the Thompson Academy, a residential program for 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. - December 14, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
Foundation Exposes (3) Year end Coincidences as Financial Aid to Bailout Investors
Research by The Foundation reveals 3 coincidental events in December that push yields to annual highs & force a special class of asset prices to fall to new lows to help investors recover from losses. - December 13, 2008 - Foundation for Financial Freedom
Black and Missing, Inc. Celebrates the Life of Tamika Huston
Today, on what would be her 29th birthday, Black and Missing, Inc. is remembering the life of Tamika Huston who disappeared in May 2004 from Spartanburg, South Carolina and was ultimately found murdered. Huston’s family tried to get national attention for her disappearance, but received very... - December 12, 2008 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Rising from the Ashes – Sylmar Girl Performs Lead Role in 11th Season of "the Snow Queen"
Rebecca Eberhard’s house is still standing as she dances the role of Gerda for the second year. - December 11, 2008 - California Contemporary Ballet
ARISE Foundation Conducts Essential Life Management Skills Training for Staff of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
The ARISE Foundation, with a grant from the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, will provide valuable life skills training to Florida's juvenile justice employees, giving them a chance to become mentors to the at-risk youth under their care. - December 05, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Teams Up with Arrive Marketing & Events for 2009
Arrive will focus on event management and marketing for AFCA’s fundraising event – “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up.” - December 04, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Artists Builds Worlds Largest Sculpture Dedicated to Global Peace
Universal Peace Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca have started a global campaign to build the Worlds Children Peace Monument (WCPM), the worlds largest art sculpture dedicated to promoting a Culture of Peace. - December 04, 2008 - International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA)
Green Experiment Empowers Students to Help Save the Environment One Snack at a Time
Green Education Foundation kicks off Green School Experiment & Educates Students and Families on How to Reduce Waste at School and Home. - December 03, 2008 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Four Day Inauguration Parking: HFSF Recreational Vehicle Fundraiser
Inauguration, four day parking and shuttle service - 11 miles from nations capital. - December 03, 2008 - Haynes and Frederick Scholarship Fund
Naples Winter Wine Festival Stokes Auction Fever with Priceless and Unique Lots - All Auction Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities
Naples Winter Wine Festival Unveils Auction Lots for 2009 Event Feb 6-8 in Naples, Fla. - November 22, 2008 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Experts Welcome Public for Discussion on Sustainable Future of Arizona
A public presentation and discussion that explores the possibilities for Arizona’s sustainable future. - November 21, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
2008 Holiday Donation Drive Across 11 States Provides New Shoes for Needy Children
Barefoot Kids Foundation and Modell’s Sporting Goods is collecting donations in all 140 stores in 11 States starting Wednesday, November 19th through December 20th to benefit local Kids in Need. - November 20, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation