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John Rex Endowment Awards Injury Prevention and Capacity Building Grants

The John Rex Endowment has invested more than $1 million since October 2009 to support capacity building for 27 local nonprofits. Since November 2011, more than $500,000 has been awarded by the John Rex Endowment to support injury prevention in Wake County. - November 10, 2012 - John Rex Endowment

American Grant Writer's Association Inc., Holding It's Annual Grant Writing Conference in Arlington Virginia

American Grant Writer's Association, Inc. is holding it's grant writing annual two day conference in Arlington, Virginia on November 15-16, 2012. AGWA's Annual Conference is a must for all grant writers, consultants and those interested in becoming a grant writer. Attendees will have an opportunity... - November 06, 2012 - American Grant Writers Association

Wood County Schools in West Virginia to Implement Lions Quest Positive Youth-Development Program Across District

More than 12,000 Wood County, W.Va., students from 21 schools are set to benefit from Lions Quest, a kindergarten through 12th-grade life skills and positive youth development program. The district-wide implementation of Lions Quest is part of a three-year partnership between Wood County Schools... - October 28, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program

Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Charles Lafitte Foundation Hosts 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Comfort Zone Camp

The Charles Lafitte Foundation helps children deal with loss by hosting the 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic to benefit Comfort Zone Camp. - June 22, 2012 - Charles Lafitte Foundation

March to a Million Continues

Operation Gratitude's March To A Million initiative will reach another milestone this month as dedicated and loyal volunteers continue to assemble and ship individually addressed care packages to U.S. Military personnel overseas. - June 09, 2012 - Operation Gratitude

Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada and Helping Hands of Vegas Valley Named Nevada Women’s Philanthropy 2012 Grant Finalists

After months of scrutiny, site visits and research Nevada Women’s Philanthropy’s Grant Screening Committee has narrowed this year’s record number of 43 applicants for this year’s $300,000 grant down to two finalists: Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada and Helping Hands... - May 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

March to a Million...Care Packages

Military support charity, Operation Gratitude, is on its way to sending its one millionth individually-addressed care package and invites the public to join in on the March to a Million journey! - May 12, 2012 - Operation Gratitude

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Honors Inspirational Mentor and Mentee Matches at Sixth Annual “BIG” Event

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and Lorrie Sullenberger, a Big Sister Alumna, to Attend & Present Awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) will honor inspirational matches between Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) at the BIG Event on April 19, 2012 at the... - April 17, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Man & Woman of the Year 2012 Southwest Missouri candidates Becky Overend (Nexstar Communications) and Seth Elloitt (Parlor 88 Lounge) are hosting a benefit event Thursday, April 5th to raise funds for The Leukemia & lymphoma Society - April 05, 2012 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Charities Partner to Support First Responders

Non-profit organizations Operation Gratitude and Team Rubicon are joining forces to supply "First Responder Kits" to volunteers assisting with disaster relief. - April 04, 2012 - Operation Gratitude

John Rex Endowment Invests Nearly $1.3 Million in Early Childhood Development

Nearly $1.3 million approved by the John Rex Endowment to fund early childhood grants for the Lucy Daniels Center, Wake County Human Services and Wake County SmartStart. - March 10, 2012 - John Rex Endowment

Supervisor Keith Carson Honors Niculia Williams of Berkeley Youth Alternatives in Celebration of Black History Month

A champion of youth was honored in celebration of Black History Month during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Supervisor Keith Carson presented a resolution recognizing youth development leader Niculia “Nikki” Williams for her contributions... - March 04, 2012 - Berkeley Youth Alternatives

The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Recognized for Meeting Nation’s Highest Standards in Philanthropy

The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation today announced that it has met the nation’s highest standards in philanthropy for operational quality, integrity and accountability. - March 01, 2012 - The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Wild West Fest to Raise Funds for Cobb Library Programs

On Saturday, March 24 the Cobb Library Foundation hosts the 2nd annual Wild West Fest in the equestrian center at Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta, (2445 Callaway Rd.) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Proceeds fund programs and services of Cobb County Libraries. - February 26, 2012 - Cobb Library Foundation

The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014

The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund

Israel.GrantWatch.com Helps Amutot and Other Non-Profits Find Grants: New Website is a Valuable Resource for Organizations Seeking Funding

Israel.GrantWatch.com is the Israel grants funding website for current federal government grants, state grants, city grants, local grants, foundation grants, corporation grants, educational grants, international grants and grant resources. GrantWatch.com displays new nonprofit grants, new for-profit grants, and new small business grants. - January 16, 2012 - Israel Grant Watch

Nevada Women's Philanthropy, Salvation Army of Southern Nevada Begin Refurbishment of Emergency Shelter in Las Vegas

The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada breaks ground on a $325,000 emergency shelter rehabilitation funded by the NWP 2011 Grant this Thursday, Jan. 5. When complete the shelter will add 20 beds to increase capacity by 7,300 individual bed nights annually. - January 06, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List

Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

$240,000 in Service-Based Scholarships Announced for 30 Eighth Graders– Just in Time for the Holidays

The Catholic Community Foundation announced today that $240,000 in scholarships will be awarded– just in time for the holidays. On December 13, 2011 the Foundation’s volunteer Christian Service Awards committee, chaired by President and CEO of National Bank of Arizona, Keith Maio, met... - December 21, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Looks to Fund a Dream Project in 2012

“Every year NWP looks to fund a project that will meet a critical unmet need for our community,” said Carrie Henderson, NWP president. “Since 2006, NWP has gifted over $2 million to eleven organizations in Southern Nevada which has positively impacted thousands of lives.” - December 11, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Community Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary

"40 Grants in 40 Weeks" project will commemorate 40 years in the Elmira-Corning and Finger Lakes communities. - December 10, 2011 - Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes

Get Hooked on Dancing While Fundraising for Sponsor Seniors, Inc.

What's happening this weekend? At the Atrium Dance Studio in Pennsauken, NJ, Sunday December 4, 2011 7PM-11:30PM Get Hooked on Dancing FUNdraiser for Sponsor Seniors, Inc. (public charity). - November 29, 2011 - Sponsor Seniors, Inc.

NWP Names Carrie Henderson President, New Officers

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Carrie Henderson president, Nazanin Ford vice president, Kelly Petersen treasurer and Tami Hance secretary. Henderson established BEST Agency and serves as the company’s president. She is a founding member of NWP which was created in 2006. She has chaired the education and membership committees and served on the grant screening committee for the past two years. She was NWP vice president for the 2011 grant cycle. - November 16, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

2012-2013 Grant Applications Available Through Susan G. Komen South Dakota

Funding Available in 2012 through South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to announce the availability of grant funds for fiscal year 2012. Applications for breast cancer and breast health programs from nonprofit... - November 10, 2011 - Susan G Komen for the Cure South Dakota

Nevada Women's Philanthropy Grants Salvation Army of Southern Nevada $325,000

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) elected to award its $325,000 2011 grant to Salvation Army of Southern Nevada. SA will use the money to re-roof and rehabilitate the 12,500 square-foot emergency overnight shelter at its five-acre Owens Campus. - November 02, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Morgan Freeman, Annie Lennox, Deepak Chopra, Jeremy Irons and Other Celebrities: "We Must Support the Global Fund to Keep Saving Millions of Lives from Aids..."

Morgan Freeman, Annie Lennox, Deepak Chopra, Jeremy Irons and other celebrities: "We must support the Global Fund to keep saving millions of lives from AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria." Stars unite in support of the Global Fund, which has saved 7.7 million lives. Celebrities including... - September 18, 2011 - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Battalion Buddy Program a Big Hit with Military Children

Operation Gratitude's new effort to comfort and encourage children of deploying U.S. service members reaches a milestone. - July 22, 2011 - Operation Gratitude

Federal Government Cuts Half Million Dollars in Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has lost a half-million dollars for its critically important Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCOP), which serves hundreds of the Bay Area’s most at-risk and vulnerable children. The $500,000 federal grant from the United States... - July 21, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala

Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation

JustFundraising Launches New Fundraising Product – ProShop Savings Card

Card helps groups raise funds by offering $35 in discounts at each of the official online stores of all five big leagues—NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, NASCAR® and Major League Baseball®. - June 22, 2011 - JustFundraising

Marine Corporal Receives Victory Motorcycle; Volunteers, Dignitaries Send Support to Ronald Reagan Strike Group

Hundreds of Operation Gratitude volunteers and special guests gathered to send care packages to the Ronald Reagan Strike Group and see a Camp Pendleton Marine receive a motorcylce promised to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. - June 13, 2011 - Operation Gratitude

GoGirlGo! Program Provides Grants to Decrease Obesity Rates in Chicago

Ten Chicagoland community organizations will be awarded a total of $25,000 in grants and prizes on behalf of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s GoGirlGo! program and its goal to give girls access to physical activity. “Get a Girl Going” is an online contest created to encourage Chicagoland community organizations to demonstrate their ability to deliver girls’ sports/physical activity programs. - June 06, 2011 - Women's Sports Foundation GoGirlGo! Chicago

Contest Puts Student Artwork in the Hands of Deployed Troops, Supports Local Schools

Operation Gratitude and True Religion Brand Jeans® have partnered together for "Pictures for Patriots," a contest for K-12 students to create artwork that conveys thanks to U.S. Military. - May 29, 2011 - Operation Gratitude

3/5 Marine to Claim Victory Motorcyle

Operation Gratitude's 600,000th care package recipient, a 3/5 "Dark Horse Battalion" infantryman, has recently returned from Afghanistan and will receive his Victory Motorcyle at a special presentation on June 5. - May 26, 2011 - Operation Gratitude

Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Looking to Raise $16,000 for HBCU Tour

25 Outstanding Students from Chapter's High School Mentoring Program to Attend Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour in October. - May 25, 2011 - Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association

Battalion Buddies: Supporting the Children of Deploying Troops

Military support charity Operation Gratitude will begin providing special stuffed toys – known as Battalion Buddies – to the sons and daughters of U.S. military personnel as their units prepare to deploy. - May 11, 2011 - Operation Gratitude

USSSA Teams with My Sports Dreams to Help Affiliated Teams Raise Money

My Sports Dreams will help teams competing under USSSA umbrella purchase gear and travel to USSSA Tournaments nationwide - March 27, 2011 - My Sports Dreams

John Rex Endowment Invests $1.36 Million in Positive Youth Development

The John Rex Endowment announces the investment of $1.36 million for two Positive Youth Development grants, including $1.25 million for the Collaborative Partnership for Excellence in Youth Development and $115,322 for El Pueblo's CAPAZ initiative. - March 25, 2011 - John Rex Endowment

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