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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
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
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
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
PAHO Foundation and CGF Collaborate to Advance Health and Wellness in Latin America
PAHO Foundation and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a global, nonprofit association of leading companies in the retail and consumer packaged goods industry, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through their strategic partnership, the Foundation and CGF agree to “foster innovation... - May 06, 2017 - PAHO Foundation
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. and Dream Foundation Partner to Serve Adults at the End of Life
National dream-granting organization and New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company team up on palliative care effort. - May 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation Hosts Its 7th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon
Annual event raises funds and awareness for beloved community program. - May 04, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Parents of Preemies Day Returns on May 7 with a Social Sharing Campaign
On the first Sunday in May parents of premature babies and kids around the world will celebrate their strength and ability to cope with the challenges of premature birth. - May 03, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
Aina Muceniece Virotherapy Foundation Announces an International Artwork Competition to Support Oncology Patients
Aina Muceniece Virotherapy Foundation hereby announces an international artwork competition, within the framework of which any professional, emerging artist or enthusiast without any age, professional or educational requirements is invited to submit their newly created artwork dedicated to the... - May 02, 2017 - Aina Muceniece Virotherapy Foundation
Dr. BJ Miller to Serve as Dream Foundation Honorary Medical Chair
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, today announced that Dr. BJ Miller, a world-renowned speaker and physician specializing in hospice and palliative care will serve as the organization’s Honorary Medical Chair. Dr. Miller currently... - May 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation and Amedisys Foundation Fulfill Hospice Patient’s Final Dream
Sixty-nine-year-old to receive new scooter. - April 29, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Graham's Foundation Will Preview New Support Materials at the 21st NICU Leadership Forum
The parent-focused organization has updated its NICU and Transition Home care packages with a design created by experts in cooperation with families. - April 29, 2017 - Graham's Foundation
The National Hispanic Medical Association Partners with Mary’s Center to Highlight the Importance of Preventive Care
A Health Fair with Free Screenings will be held for the Community. - April 29, 2017 - Mary's Center
Childers Counseling Service Receives National Recognition for Multicultural Counseling as American Small Business Champion by SCORE
Childers Counseling Service earned this title by making a positive impact on the community providing multicultural therapy to individuals and couples, including minorities, mixed races, and immigrants. - April 28, 2017 - Childers Counseling Service
Addiction Treatment Gap Awareness Week Announced
A week dedicated to recognizing the significant gap in treatment for those with the disease of addiction. - April 22, 2017 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Best Buddies International Establishes First Cleveland Office; Hires Ryan Wirth as Program Supervisor
Groundbreaking organization to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio - April 22, 2017 - Best Buddies International
SA Almost Dead Last in Education - WEF report. SOLE South Africa Plans to Use iPads to Solve SA’s Education Crisis.
SA spent R213.7bn on basic education in 2016, or 15% of the total budget. This is a higher proportion than the US, UK and Germany, but SA's education system is rated 134th out of 138 by the WEF. Solving the education crisis crucial, yet SA's education system seems remarkably resistant to change. The solution could be self-learning. - April 18, 2017 - SOLE South Africa
2017 County Health Rankings Announced at The Gateway Family YMCA
County Health Rankings Announced at YMCA in Elizabeth - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Spring Break Open House at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Visit April 17 - 21 - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Engaging with Community at Local Health Fair
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and has been hard at work spreading its message during events with other organizations. - April 15, 2017 - Drug Free South
Southern California NGO Advising United Nations Group on Fuel Transport and Security
Fuel Relief Fund Heads to Ghana to Lend Expertise at One of the World’s Six Humanitarian Response Depots. - April 14, 2017 - Fuel Relief Fund
StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers
StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids
Leading the Fight Against Eating Disorders, NEDA Hosts 5th Annual Pittsburgh Awareness Walk
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and its national walk sponsor, Aerie, have teamed up to hold the 5th annual Pittsburgh NEDA Walk on April 23, 2017 at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Themed NEDA Walk, Save a Life, NEDA Walks spread awareness about the seriousness of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope and recovery. - April 12, 2017 - NEDA
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Joins in Supporting the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) announces its support of the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (HR1318) that will strengthen states’ efforts in the prevention of maternal deaths and identify solutions to improve health care quality and outcomes for mothers. The Act... - April 06, 2017 - Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists
MSH-Perú and White Ribbon Alliance Partner to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Bolivia
Two women die every day in Bolivia during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. That figure is four times as high for indigenous women in rural areas than it is for women in the cities. Because the majority of these deaths are preventable, White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and MSH-Perú are proud to announce a new partnership to help women of childbearing age in the rural area of Beni make more informed health choices during their pregnancies and to improve nutrition in the area. - April 06, 2017 - White Ribbon Alliance
New Missouri Nonprofit Names Board of Directors
The MO Better Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Missourians with physical disabilities has announced that the following individuals will serve as founding members and officers of the MO Better Foundation Board of Trustees: · Andrew Tessmer, an... - April 05, 2017 - MO Better Foundation
Chequemates! a Prosocial Outreach Group Shunning Bad with Good
A unified effort to educate, cater and protect the weak, vulnerable and violated. - April 05, 2017 - Chequemates Prosocial Outreach