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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
Gertrude Maxwell Unveils Adoption Shuttle for a Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
With the foreclosures on the uproar, the economy on the downhill, more and more family pets are left behind displaced and on their own. In effort to assist in transporting the pets to adoption sites, A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue have purchased and unveiled an Adoption Shuttle. On... - November 16, 2008 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
Green Education Foundation Announces National Green Week: February 2-8, 2009
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers” to eliminate two million pounds of trash and provide schools with educational resources to jumpstart new environmental studies. - November 14, 2008 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
ARISE Foundation Will Conduct a Five-Day Master Life Skills Training Experience in Washington, D.C. For Those That Work with At-Risk Populations and Incarcerated Youth
The nonprofit ARISE Foundation is gearing up for a weeklong life skills training workshop in the nation’s capitol November 10-14. Juvenile Justice staff and those working with at-risk populations in a variety of settings will take part in the Master Life Skills training in order to become... - November 09, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
Cigarette Smoking Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer in Some Women
Smoking increases the risk of breast cancer for women who carry mutations in the ataxia-telangiectasia gene. These carriers had the greatest excess cancer risk from age 65 through 80. - November 08, 2008 - Disease Insight Research Foundation
Black and Missing, Inc Organizes Search in Hagerstown, MD for Missing College Student, Michelle McMullen
Black and Missing, Inc. (BAM), the family and a team of volunteers will conduct a recovery search for missing college student, Michelle McMullen. McMullen, a 27-year-old student from Harrisburg, Pa., has been missing since Sept. 28, 2008 when she left her hometown to return to Grambling State... - November 08, 2008 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
Grants will support programs from education, to the arts, to providing legal services for nonprofits. - November 08, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Tigerlily Foundation Founder Maimah Karmo Appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey" Show on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Maimah Karmo, Founder of Tigerlily Foundation shares her experience with breast cancer and discuss how it changed her life at the age of 32. - November 04, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
Sugar Ray Leonard Honored with Jim Murray Memorial Foundation 2008 "Great Ones" Award
Boxing Great Sugar Ray Leonard, along with NHRA funny car driver, sports photographer, Howard Bingham and sportswriter, Helene Elliott were honored October 30th at the "Legends of Sports and Media Awards" at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. - November 02, 2008 - Jim Murray Memorial Foundation
The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Celebrates 35 Years
A Generous Woman’s Legacy Gives $90 Million in Grants… so Far. - October 31, 2008 - Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
Walking Tall: A Conversation with Peggy O'Neill
November 15th Young Women’s Leadership Forum. “Walking Tall: A Conversation with Peggy O’neill.” Saturday, November 15th 2008 9:00-11:30AM Marina Village- Terrace Room 1936 Quivira Way San Diego, CA 92109 Details and registration at www.jdfleadership.org Since February of... - October 31, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
21st Annual Crozier Gala Committee Inspired to Serve - Major Catholic Community Foundation Fundraiser Kicks Off
The Valley’s premier Catholic social event, the 21st annual Crozier Gala will be held May 2, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore. Raising funds to support the work of the Catholic Community Foundation, it is the result of long-term planning by a volunteer Gala Committee. The Committee gathered Sept. - October 30, 2008 - Catholic Community Foundation
The Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc. Announces 2009 Date for A Toast to the Triangle™
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced the 2009 date for 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The event is scheduled for March 8th at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh. - October 30, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Community Foundation for Livingston County Awards $10,000 Grant to Livingston County Habitat for Humanity
Endowment to be Used to Help with the expansion of the Home Center (ReStore). - October 23, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Finally a Place for Homeowners to Get the Answers They Need
Introduction to NAMM. - October 19, 2008 - National Assocaition for Moisture Management
Stardust Children's Foundation Furthers Empowerment of Children
Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc. announces the global introduction of its children's empowerment programs. The Foundation believes that teaching children to follow their dreams, live on purpose, and hold an attitude of success and perseverance brings extensive positive changes around the world. - October 16, 2008 - Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc.
Detroit Auto Dealers Association’s Charitable Foundation Fund Surpasses 100 Grants
Landmark moment embodies larger goal of lasting giving through permanent endowment. - October 16, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Afghanistan’s Winter – a Looming Crisis in a Stricken Land
Last winter was the harshest in living memory, thousands died, mostly children. Mahboba’s Promise Inc., an Australian / Afghan NGO, is one organisation working hard in Afghanistan to minimise the suffering and avoid the tragedy of last year. - October 16, 2008 - Mahboba's Promise
First Nonprofit Organization Focusing on Nanotechnology Innovations to Keep America in the Technology Race
The Nanotechnology Research Foundation (NRF) was recently established as the first non-profit organization specifically focused on supporting the acceleration of nanotechnology awareness, education, recognition, funding, research and innovation. Serving as a catalyst for nanotechnologies, the... - October 16, 2008 - Nanotechnology Research Foundation
Josh Swindell Named President of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has been named president of the board of advisors for the organization. As president, Swindell... - October 10, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
High Atlas Foundation's Annual NYC Reception, Moroccan Art Exhibit, Sale, and Silent Auction - October 15th 2008, 6pm-8pm
The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) will host a Moroccan art exhibit, sale, and silent auction on Wednesday, October 15th 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Urban Center, New York Palace Hotel (457 Madison Avenue). Featured artists include Hamid Kachmar (mixed techniques), Alan Keohane (black and... - October 07, 2008 - High Atlas Foundation
2008 A Toast to the Triangle™ Raises $212,000
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™ raised more than $212,000, a record breaking amount for the fundraiser. The 23rd annual Toast was held on Sunday, March 9 at North Carolina State... - October 04, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Colly Concert Celebrates the Life of Corolyn Woods Soleri
The Cosanti Foundation presents the twenty-seventh annual Colly Concert at Arcosanti on October 11, 2008, honoring the life of Corolyn "Colly" Woods Soleri. It sounds like an architectural fairy tale. Paolo Soleri falls in love with the elder daughter of his first client, Nora Woods, as... - October 03, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces Day of Dining at 518 West Italian Café
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization will host a Day of Dining on Tuesday, October 7 at 518 West Italian Café, located at 518 West Jones St. The Italian café will donate 10 percent of the... - October 03, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Executive Director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Honored at Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Lori K. Lee, executive director of the foundation, was honored with the Friend for Life award on Sept. 27 at the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference held at the Raleigh... - October 01, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Announces "Rehab Guarantee": Pat Moore Foundation Stands Behind Its Programs
Pat Moore Foundation announces unique "Rehab Guarantee" for individuals who participate in the Foundation's residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. - September 28, 2008 - Pat Moore Foundation
One Stop Northern Kentucky Sponsors Program to Help Explain Career Options
Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities. - September 28, 2008 - Brighton Center
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Ask an Expert Psychologist a Question for Free in October Teleseminar
Energy Medicine Foundation sponsors a free teleconference featuring prominent West Coast Psychologist, Dr Keith Alstedter. Energy Medicine Foundation presents the next of an ongoing public service series called “Ask The Expert”. Each person who signs up on the Energy Medicine... - September 26, 2008 - Energy Medicine Foundation
Clinton Global Initiative Website Features Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project
Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project will be distinguished for its successful implementation as a "Feature Commitment" on the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Website during the 2008 CGI Annual Meeting in New York, September 24 - 26. - September 25, 2008 - Hashoo Foundation
Deep Expressions of the Human Experience Featured Through Dance at Arcosanti
Human Nature Dance Theatre returns to Arcosanti. - September 21, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation