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The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift
The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
The Help Group to Begin Using Skills® Curriculum with Students with Autism
The Help Group has committed to a 4-month pilot of Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help educate students affected by autism spectrum disorders. - October 03, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
Hepatitis B Foundation Adds Dr. Ford-Hutchinson to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Finding a Cure for Hepatitis B Welcomes Former Merck & Co. Executive Anthony W. Ford-Hutchinsonto Board. - September 28, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Reality Tour Returns to WVHS: Program Offers Students and Parents the Eye-Opening Production of a Day in the Life of a Drug-Addicted Teen
On Wednesday, October 17th at 7PM the Wayne Alliance will host the third annual Reality Tour at Wayne Valley High School. The program includes a theatrical presentation of the dangerous consequences of drug and alcohol abuse and a question and answer panel. The Reality Tour is open to the public. However, middle school students are highly encouraged to attend with their parents. - September 27, 2012 - Wayne Alliance
Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO
Naples Invitational Art Fest Call to Artists for 2013 Show
The Naples Invitational Art Fest is accepting applications from artists working in all media to exhibit at the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. The juried art show will be held January 26-27, 2013 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. A jury of arts professionals will select... - September 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Receives Significant State Grant for Two-Year Research Project Focusing on New Liver Cancer Treatment
Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Receives Significant State Grant for Two-Year Research Project Focusing on New Liver Cancer Treatment - September 16, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
"Fancy Pants" Charity Golf Tournament to be Held September 29
The 9th Annual Pete Villani Memorial Tournament will benefit Eden Autism Services. - September 15, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Grant Enables Bergen Community College and Care Plus NJ, Inc. to Initiate Student Suicide Prevention Program
SAMHSA awarded a 3-year grant to provide funds for Mental Health First Aid training for campus personnel and students, as well as to develop and implement educational seminars and produce informational materials to increase suicide awareness. - September 15, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Healing Healthcare with Civility Training
The healthcare industry is hiding a dirty little secret and it’s making everyone sick. A shameful, but often hidden culture of incivility causes dangerous medical errors, poor patient satisfaction, higher employee turnover and higher healthcare costs for everyone. - September 13, 2012 - In the Know, Inc.
YES! Brings Hope to the Runway During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City
Where fashion and philantropy meet to provide hope for those affected by cancers of the liver. - September 08, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Launches “Tell a Teacher” and “Sponsor a Teacher” Campaigns
Businesses and individuals now have the opportunity to sponsor specific teachers and schools to receive a classroom pet as well as easily pass on information about the educational grant program. - September 08, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Lebanese Dental Association Project, Free Dental Care - Mobile Dental Clinics
Lebanese Dental Association new project to help under served areas. Dental care made possible in the hard to reach areas in Lebanon. Mobile Dental Clinics in Lebanon. - September 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
Operation Gratitude and KKGO/Go Country 105 Present "A Concert That Cares" Featuring Phil Vassar
Operation Gratitude and KKGO/Go Country 105 are proud to present "A Concert That Cares," the second in a series of free concerts for Military personnel and their families. - September 06, 2012 - Operation Gratitude
Easter Seals UCP Celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day by Kicking Off Month-Long Wellness Challenge
Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia encourages people with and without disabilities to increase their physical activity during month of September. - September 06, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
Community Seeks Grant Opportunities for Ensure Fresh Water Supply
Stonewood Canyon Estates in Idyllwild seeks grant application opportunities to ensure fresh water supply for residents. - September 04, 2012 - Stonewood Canyon Estates Homeowner's Association
SATA CommHealth’s Community Health Day Benefits Bedok Residents with Specialised Health Checks
Today, residents of Bedok and neighbouring constituencies received an additional dose of care in the community as they welcomed the complimentary health checks as part of the eighth Community Health Day (CHD) event, organised by SATA CommHealth. - September 01, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
New App Outwits Hijackers of the Mind
New app is set to revolutionize the fitness industry by offering personal training for the mind. - September 01, 2012 - MindEye Creations
UK Charity Fundraiser Appointed to the Board of International Disability Organisation, EDRIC
Charlotte Fielder, MBE, appointed to lead internet safety on the board of international Limb Difference Organisation. - August 30, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism, Advocacy and Research on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Richmond International Raceway
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced that the 4th annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place next month on September 29, 2012 at The Richmond International Raceway. All event proceeds will... - August 25, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
4th Annual Charity Date Auction to Benefit Local Cancer Survivors
United Cancer Advocacy Action Network (UCAAN) announces 4th Annual Charity Benefit to raise funds for current and future programs to aid cancer patients & their families in Ventura County. - August 24, 2012 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Renowned British Mouth Painter, Alison Lapper, to Become Patron of European Limb Difference Organisation, EDRIC.
The renowned British mouth painter, Alison Lapper, is to become the first patron for EDRIC, (European Dysmelia Reference Information Centre) and its online arm, DysNet. - August 22, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all new client sales through September 30 to Eden Autism Services. In addition, on Tuesday, July 31 all hair service sales including existing clientele were donated to Eden. More than $1,200 was raised. - August 17, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Drug-Free South Reaches Out at National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - August 15, 2012 - Drug Free South
New ACT App Brings Innovation to Facing Anxiety
New apps based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are set to provide innovative and affordable relief for anxiety. - August 11, 2012 - MindEye Creations
IFWTWA Scholarship Award Entry Deadline Extended Until August 31, 2012
The International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Scholarship Award recognizes one Professional Journalist and one Emerging Writer every year, with awards by the same names. This year’s deadline for entries has been extended to August 31, 2012. These awards are for... - August 05, 2012 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
CARD Virginia School Hosts Open House for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, August 15 and 16
CARD Virginia School, a state-of-the-art special education school for children with autism spectrum disorders, will host a two-day open house on August 15th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and August 16th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at its Alexandria, Virginia location. - August 04, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Toral Family Foundation Offering Scholarship Program
Toral Family Foundation offering a scholarship program to assist medical professionals working in traumatic brain injury. - August 03, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
PG&E & San Francisco Giants Team Up to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area with “It Takes Two”
For Every Double Play Turned by the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in the Month of August, PG&E Will Donate $1,000 to BBBSBA Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), and the San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create the “It... - August 01, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Pets in the Classroom Program Launches New Grant Options
The Pet Care Trust’s educational grant program expands to include additional opportunities for elementary school teachers to obtain classroom pets. - August 01, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Boston Meditates Kicks Off with Meditation Seminar August 3
Internationally renowned speaker & meditation expert Rajshree Patel to lead meditation workshop in Harvard square. - July 27, 2012 - The Art of Living Foundation
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all hair service sales on Tuesday, July 31 to Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and support their families by providing a range of community based services to meet... - July 27, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Community Rallies to Break Eden Autism 5k Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 9th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 15th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with more than $152,000 raised to date. - July 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Dalai Lama-Affiliated Science Org Receives $3 Million
Mind & Life Institute Will Use Funds to Map the Mind, Study Addiction, and Mobilize Global Community - July 21, 2012 - Mind & Life Institute
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Debuts in Alabama
Community Health Charities of the Southeast connects employees to health information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to give to Alabama's most trusted health charities. Free programs now available to Alabama employers include Health Matters at Work and Volunteer Matters 365. - July 20, 2012 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Helps Prevent Crime with National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South will participate in the activities for National Night Out Against Crime this year with presentations and booklet distribution. - July 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 19, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Dress for Success Triangle Names Executive Director
Dress for Success© Triangle has announced the appointment of Debbi Fox-Davis as executive director. The nonprofit organization helps low-income women develop and maintain the necessary skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment. Fox-Davis has extensive fundraising and leadership... - July 17, 2012 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Halting Rampant Drug Abuse
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 14, 2012 - Drug Free South
“Haircuts for Autism” at Indulgence Salon Benefits Eden Autism Services
Cut-a-thon and raffles will benefit Fort Myers school for children with autism. - July 14, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Minnesota Autism Center to Begin Using Skills™ to Treat Individuals with Autism
The Minnesota Autism Center has acquired Skills™, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat children and youth affected by autism spectrum disorders. - July 11, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
A Collaboration of Behavioral Health Care Plus Addiction Treatment is a Turning Point for Two New Jersey Organizations
Care Plus NJ, Inc. of Paramus and Turning Point of Paterson have announced an affiliation, offering collaborative treatment and referral services for their clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This is a unique affiliation of services for the northern New Jersey area. - July 11, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Australian Jonathon Bentley-Stevens Elected Onto the National Greening Program Steering Committee
President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Executive Order No. 26 implementing the National Greening Program, an ambitious program to plant 1.5 billion trees during his term as President. - July 11, 2012 - Bentley House International Corp
Theme Parks Called on by European Limb Difference Organisations, EDRIC, Reach & Assedea, to Clarify Their Accessibility Policies for People with Limb Differences
Three limb difference non-profits in Europe are asking Disneyland and other theme parks to clarify their accessibility policies for people with limb deficiencies. - July 10, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Announcing a New Website for Tracking Global Sickness and Disease
GermTrax (GermTrax.com) is a website that collects sickness and disease data from users around the world and displays trends via an interactive Health Map. - July 08, 2012 - GermTrax
International Raw Food Day, July 11, 2012
The Inside/Out Project along with leading raw food expert Karen Knowler is spearheading a global raw food awareness campaign to tie in with this year’s International Raw Food Day on July 11. The Inside/Out Project,” a Milwaukee based 501 (3)(c) empowers low-income women and children to overcome addictions, stress, anxiety and depression by using “Food As Medicine.” - July 08, 2012 - The Inside/Out Project
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 07, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Receives $10,000 for New Playground Equipment
Naples non-profit Eden Autism Services Florida received a $10,000 donation from Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church – Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities to purchase playground equipment for Eden's Eimerman Education Center in Naples. Eden's Eimerman Center serves children with autism from grades K-12. - July 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida