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Fundraising Efforts Underway for Chhiring Foundation U.S.’s Langtang, Nepal Health Post Project
Non-profit’s first effort focuses on constructing a new Health Post and developing a fund for ongoing operations. - October 25, 2017 - Chhiring Foundation U.S.
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Paul Kusserow, President and CEO of Amedisys, joins Board of national dream-granting organization. - October 21, 2017 - Dream Foundation
US State Department Funds One Year Project to Assist Refugees and Members of the Host Communities with Disabilities in Lebanon
The World Rehabilitation Fund (WRF) and the United States Department of State are pleased to announce a Cooperative Agreement to assist refugees with disabilities and their peers in the host communities of Lebanon. The agreement between the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and... - October 18, 2017 - World Rehabilitation Fund
The Gateway Family YMCA Healthy U Programs Combat Childhood Obesity
The Y wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits can help reduce childhood obesity. - October 17, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
After School, Kids Discover Their Potential at the Y
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Kids After School - October 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Helping Kids Understand the Truth
Drug-Free Tennessee, the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has been helping students across the state to learn the harmful effects of drugs before they are lured into taking them. - October 14, 2017 - Drug Free South
The Center for Family Safety & Healing Hosts Inaugural Where’s The Line? Event
The fundraising event will take place Thursday, October 12, 2017, from 5:30pm-8pm at Germain Lexus of Easton located at 4130 Morse Crossing, Columbus, Ohio 43219. The campaign is a first-of-its kind effort designed to increase awareness of family violence and to provide appropriate resources to individuals who witness potential acts of family violence. - October 12, 2017 - The Center for Family Safety & Healing
Medical Missionaries is Participating in the Combined Federal Campaign
Medical Missionaries is once again participating in the Combined Federal Campaign which facilitates support from federal civilian workers and military personnel. Medical Missionaries solicits support from federal employees. - October 11, 2017 - Medical Missionaries
Mary’s Center Honors Clark Construction with Community Service Award
The Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 06, 2017 - Mary's Center
Mary’s Center Honors The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
The Building Stronger Communities Award will be presented at the Center’s Annual Gala. - October 05, 2017 - Mary's Center
SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions
Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Study Reveals Kansas Neighborhood is a Model for Community-Led Solutions
A study conducted by Wichita State University, through a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, that tells a compelling story about a neighborhood in need, a surprising collaboration and the success of community engagement to solve problems. - October 01, 2017 - Kansas Health Foundation
Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent
Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Uganda NGO TERREWODE Receives Funding for Women's Hospital to Serve Obstetric Fistula Patients
Women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula just received a million reasons to be hopeful. Support from the Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE, as well as the Hamlin International Partners in Australia and the United States, has raised over $1.6 million for TERREWODE, a non-governmental... - September 28, 2017 - Uganda Fistula Fund for TERREWODE
Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation to Recognize Retiring Seattle Police Department K9 Patrol Dog Ziva on Oct. 14; SPD’s 1st Female Generalist Patrol Dog Served 7.5 Years
With more than 5000 police calls, 81 felony arrests, 23 misdemeanor arrests and more under her collar, Seattle Police Department’s K9-3 Ziva is ready for retirement this fall before her 10th birthday on Nov.15. In addition to her crime fighting, with her partner A/Sergeant Mark Wong, Ziva’s helped raise more than $40,000 over the years for local animal organizations, including the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation. SASF will recognize Ziva on Oct. 14 at Raining Cats & Dogs Auction. - September 25, 2017 - Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation
Mary’s Center Announces Co-Chairs and EmCee of Its 2017 Annual Gala, Noche Tropical
The team is committed to spearheading Mary’s Center’s effort to raise $600,000 to help local families in need. - September 21, 2017 - Mary's Center
CardioVascular Coalition Urges Adoption of National Strategy to Address Unnecessary Amputations During Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Vascular care leaders call for policies to prevent amputation without arterial testing, increase PAD awareness, support screening for at-risk populations and promote multidisciplinary care - September 19, 2017 - CardioVascular Coalition
1st Annual Parents Perthes Conference Kicks Off October 7th at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX
On October 7th at 9am, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event on Perthes. The conference is designed to empower parents with knowledge, information, and the opportunity to... - September 14, 2017 - Perthes Foundation
Kidney Community Executes Rapid Response to Help Dialysis Patients Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Providers, patient advocate groups, physicians and manufacturers step up to provide relief to dialysis patients across the Texas Gulf region. - September 08, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Donation Presented to Support Power Scholars Academy at The Gateway Family YMCA - August 23, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 22, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Wellness Center Branch YMCA Announces Expansion
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Wellness Center YMCA at Union Health Park Expands Facility - August 21, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Vietnam Marine Veteran Receives Celebration of Life & Special Honors
National dream-granting organization’s Dreams for Veterans program fulfills final Dream - August 19, 2017 - Dream Foundation
IPA Names New Board Members
The Board of Directors for the International Psychogeriatrics Association (IPA) announced its recent elections for new board members. - August 19, 2017 - International Psychogeriatric Association
The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Lessons Launches Updated Swim Lesson Program
Updated lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming. - August 18, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Nonprofit Successfully Opens Healthcare Clinics in Every Indian State
CURE International India Expands Its Clubfoot Disability Treatment Program in South Asia - August 18, 2017 - CURE International
Arming People with the Truth About Drugs
Volunteers from The Foundation for a Drug-Free World South West distribute over 3000 “Truth about Drugs” booklets to people during public events in Plymouth this summer. - August 18, 2017 - The Foundation for a Drug Free World
Drug-Free Tennessee Reaching Out to Parents
Drug-Free Tennessee provides materials to educate parents and their children about the hazards of drugs. - August 17, 2017 - Drug Free South
Five Points Branch YMCA Completes Pool Renovations
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Updates Pool Area of Facility - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Hosts Art Workshop Series Art Exhibit
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Partners with Cerebral Palsy League - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Every Child’s Hope in St. Louis County Hosts Its 17th Annual Vehicle Assurance Golf Classic to Support Kids in Need
Join Randy Karraker of 101 ESPN for food beverages, an auction and the chance to win a weekend with a Tesla available. - August 13, 2017 - Every Child's Hope
Local Kids Learn Safety This Summer Thanks to The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming - August 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students with Free Memberships
Free Memberships Provided in Elizabeth, Union and Rahway for Local Students - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Roselle Savings Bank Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA. - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Participates in Annual Night Out Against Crime
Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets at neighborhood events. - August 05, 2017 - Drug Free South
CURE International Names Steve Hitt Executive Director of CURE Zambia
Veteran Healthcare Administrator Joins Nonprofit Hospital - August 05, 2017 - CURE International
PAPERbasket Seeking K-12 Districts to Join "Inspect What You Respect" Grant
With K-12 schools now spending in excess of $3B annually on subscriptions for applications, learning platforms and digital content, school district leaders still remain unable to determine if the resources purchased deliver fidelity, or are ever really used at all. Developed by a team of edtech... - August 05, 2017 - PAPERbasket
Rahway Branch Partners with Jardine Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Provides Specialized Arts Programming - July 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Graham's Foundation Announces Date of Upcoming NYC ‘Tinis for Preemies Gala
Graham's Foundation, the global prematurity organization, will recognize the contributions of honorees in the prematurity community at the New York City event. - July 28, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
Gift of Life Campus Ambassador Who Recruited Marrow Donors Becomes One Himself
Biology major gives child a second chance at life. - July 27, 2017 - Gift of Life Marrow
Drug-Free Tennessee Spreading the Word for a Healthier Future
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and has been hitting the streets and parks to spread the word. - July 27, 2017 - Drug Free South
JFS Launches Case Management Services for Adults with Special Needs
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) recently launched Case Management Services for Adults with Special Needs. - July 26, 2017 - Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
100,000 Children Rescued from Life-long Clubfoot Disability
Non-profit CURE reaches milestone to eliminate clubfoot as lifelong disability. - July 26, 2017 - CURE International
Drug-Free Tennessee Wants Safe, Crime-Free Neighborhoods
Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets to neighbors. - July 20, 2017 - Drug Free South
cureCADASIL Association Announces Publication of Dr. Arboleda-Velasquez’s Study Showing Promising Results of Notch3 Antibody in a Mouse Model of CADASIL
cureCADASIL, a Plainsboro, NJ non-profit focused on funding research and raising awareness for the rare, genetic disorder cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts (CADASIL) continued support of preclinical CADASIL research by Dr. Joseph Arboleda-Velasquez from Schepens Eye... - July 15, 2017 - cureCADASIL Association
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits Announce Partnership
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits join forces at its 1st Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sloan's Ice Cream in CityPlace Doral on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research. The Co-Founder of the newly formed We Care Chemo Kits... - July 12, 2017 - We Care Chemo Kits
Gastric Cancer Foundation Announces Leadership Transition - New Co-Chairs to Advance Gastric Cancer Research Through the Registry and Research Scholar Program
The new co-chairs have been active in helping the Foundation expand its visibility and sharpen its strategic focus to support research funding for the disease and help those suffering with it. - July 11, 2017 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers July Open House
YMCA Open House July 21 - 23 - July 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Former NCAA, NFL Running Back Diagnosed with ALS Has Final Dream Fulfilled
National dream-granting organization gives life to final Dream of family vacation. - July 11, 2017 - Dream Foundation