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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
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
CURE International Names Steve Hitt Executive Director of CURE Zambia
Veteran Healthcare Administrator Joins Nonprofit Hospital - August 05, 2017 - CURE International
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
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
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
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
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
Ibis Charities Foundation Awards Grant to Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs, Florida, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Ibis Charities Foundation. Funding provided by the Ibis Charities Foundation will be used to provide individualized health education, skills training and support to blind and visually-impaired individuals in Palm Beach County. - July 09, 2017 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Receives Grant from the 2017 Honda Classic
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs, Florida, is pleased to announce that it is the recipient of a $3,500 grant awarded on behalf of American Honda and the Board of Directors of Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. from the 2017 Honda Classic. This grant will be used to support the Kids’ Club, an outreach program for blind and visually impaired children and their families. - July 08, 2017 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
Celebrating Independence for Disabled Citizens on July 4th
LaunchAbility kicks off their "Independence" fundraising campaign to help intellectually developmentally and disabled (IDD) adults find their own independence through assisting them find jobs fitting their unique skills. - June 30, 2017 - LaunchAbility
Day Against Drug Abuse Workshop to Keep Youth Off Drugs
Drug-Free Tennessee observed International Day Against Drug Abuse with a training workshop about keeping young people away from drugs. - June 29, 2017 - Drug Free South
Remit Radar, CURE International Team Up to Raise Clubfoot Awareness
FinTech amplifies nonprofit's efforts by sharing vital health information in remote areas. - June 23, 2017 - CURE International
Drug-Free Tennessee Helps Fathers with Truth
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Recently, volunteers were getting out information during a Father’s Day celebration. - June 23, 2017 - Drug Free South
Dream Foundation & Headspace Announce Partnership
Meditation app teams with national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults to introduce an essential element of palliative care. - June 22, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. Receives Grant from the Quantum Foundation
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. has announced it is the recipient of a $30,00 grant from the Quantum Foundation. - June 22, 2017 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House and Senior Prom
The Gateway Family YMCA – WISE Center YMCA Branch Provides Open House in Union. - June 19, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Keeping Youth Off Drugs
Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with several educational events culminating in a training workshop about keeping young people away from drugs. - June 09, 2017 - Drug Free South
Mary’s Center Prepares for Washington’s Day of Giving: Activism Starts @ Home
Do More 24 Seeks to Raise Nearly $2 Million to Support D.C, Maryland and Virginia Residents - June 08, 2017 - Mary's Center
Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Open House at the YMCA June 9 - 11 - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Older Americans Month
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages older adults to eat healthy, get active and social. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA at The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG is a program in support of cancer survivors. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Summer Dream Fashion Show Raises Funds for Dream Foundation Dreamers
Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from the Santa Barbara event. - June 07, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Global Strategy to End Clubfoot Disability 2030 Launched on World Clubfoot Day
Clubfoot Disability Affects 174,000 Children Annually. - June 07, 2017 - CURE International
It's a Black Tie Affair 4 Epilepsy
Reshaping attitudes with the hopes of eliminating stereotypes about the social stigmas that surround Epilepsy. - June 05, 2017 - Warriors 4 Epilepsy
Local JDRF Chapter Raises $950,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research
Proceeds from Annual Hope Gala Held April 29 to Support Scientific Research - June 03, 2017 - JDRF
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Announces Vincent Russell as New President/CEO
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic (PPHP) is proud to announce Vincent Russell as the new President/CEO of the organization. Mr. Russell joined PPHP in August 2015 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has been Interim President/CEO since January 2017. In his role as COO, Mr. Russell has been... - June 01, 2017 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Strolling, Eating and Sampling Helps Create Access to Health Care
Twenty Local Restaurants Team Up for Annual Taste of Adams Morgan to Benefit Mary’s Center - May 28, 2017 - Mary's Center
PAHO Foundation and INNOVASALUD Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Public Health in the Americas
PAHO Foundation (the Foundation) and INNOVASALUD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration efforts in the Americas. Through the fortified partnership, the two agree to support more sustainable practices that will “improve access to quality health care and public... - May 26, 2017 - PAHO Foundation
Third Annual Summer Dream Helps Fulfill End-of- Life Dreams for Terminally-Ill Young Adults
Annual event supports Dream Foundation’s mission of touching lives, meeting essential needs and providing inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. - May 24, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Drug-Free Tennessee Plans All-Out Effort for International Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of large-scale events for the 2017 International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 20, 2017 - Drug Free South
Dream Foundation’s 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Brings Community Together
Annual event honored and celebrated the volunteers and sponsors of beloved local program. - May 19, 2017 - Dream Foundation
JFS Receives $2.3M Bequest from the Estate of Bernard Sherman, the Single Largest One Time Gift in Agency History
Gift to be placed in an endowment which will provide vital support for the many programs and services of the agency which serve people of all ages and beliefs. A portion of these funds will be used to establish the “Bernard Sherman Program to Enhance Jewish Identity” which will enable children with the assistance needed to participate in Jewish lifecycle events. - May 18, 2017 - Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
Graham’s Foundation Launches Redesigned Care Packages for Preemie Parents
Based on input from more than 300 parents and neonatal professionals, the free care packages are designed to better help families cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 18, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
American Safe Sight Foundation (ASF) Urgently Petitions for Safer Eye Care Delivery in US
American Academy of Ophthalmology is under attack. Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a highly contagious, incurable, viral infection of the eye that may permanently damage the eye. The single biggest risk factor for contracting EKC is seeing any eye doctor and having an eye exam with improperly sanitized equipment within 7-14 days before the onset of an eye infection. Even premature infants with no other risk factors have contracted the EKC infection through eye exams in neonatal ICU's. - May 12, 2017 - American Safe Sight Foundation