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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

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

Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip

National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation

National Public Health Week is April 3-9

The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association

The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®

Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors

Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation

Understanding Prediabetes - American Diabetes Association Alert Day

The Gateway Family YMCA encourages community to understand their risks of prediabetes. - March 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Mary's Center Welcomes 2 New Board Members

Both bring a diverse set of skills to guide and support the Center’s work. - March 22, 2017 - Mary's Center

ISTH 2017 Congress on Track to Break Records in Field for Attendance and New Innovations

Global Scientific Meeting Slated to be World’s Largest Gathering of Experts in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. - March 15, 2017 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)

WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House

The Gateway Family YMCA Provides WISE Adult Day Services Program in Union - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch

Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA- Rahway Branch - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Explore Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House

Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

PAHO Foundation Appoints New Chief of Staff to Expand Operational Capacity and Partnership Base

PAHO Foundation announces that Lisa Tylke, former Director of Arts DuPage for the DuPage Foundation, will be joining as the Foundation's new Chief of Staff. “Lisa brings with her a wealth of knowledge in nonprofit development, strategic planning, and fundraising,” PAHO Foundation... - March 11, 2017 - PAHO Foundation

The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Raises Impressive Funds to Benefit Dogs in Need and Kicks Off 2017 with Inspiring Donations

Camp Bow Wow, the Nation’s Largest Pet Care Franchise, Remains Committed to Its Culture of Giving Back by Providing Medical Care for Dogs - March 10, 2017 - Bow Wow Buddies Foundation

Drug-Free Tennessee Working with Others to Combat Abuse

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. - March 03, 2017 - Drug Free South

Renowned Film Producer, WV Advocacy Group Raise Awareness of Vaccine Safety with Revealing, Controversial Film Showing

Emmy Award-winning producer Del Bigtree will be in Charleston next Monday, February 27, for a showing of his controversial film, VAXXED, From Cover-Up to Catastrophe, a documentary based on fraudulent vaccine study data revealed by a Center for Disease Control (CDC) scientist-whistleblower. The movie, which is open and free to the public, will be shown Monday evening, Feb. 27, at 7 pm, at La Belle Theater in South Charleston, with a Q&A session following. - February 23, 2017 - West Virginians for Health Freedom

The Gateway Family YMCA Adds WISE Center YMCA Branch in Union

The Gateway Family YMCA Adds Fifth Branch to Association - February 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA

The 2017 Women in Oncology Award Winners Honored by PRIMO Education

The winners of the 2017 Women in Oncology Award were announced this morning at the 2nd Annual Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) Meeting. The Women in Oncology Awards are presented annually to three outstanding women in academia, industry, and advocacy, and seeks to recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the lives of those fighting cancer. - February 13, 2017 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.

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