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Epworth Children & Family Services Holds 10th Annual School Supply Drive
St. Louis nonprofit donates more than 400 backpacks to its organization's youth. - September 06, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. - September 02, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Launches the Dudley House Veterans Transitional Housing Program
The Gateway Family YMCA Partners with the City of Plainfield and the County of Union to Celebrate Veterans - August 29, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins Welcoming America in Celebrating New Americans During Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week September 13-22 - August 29, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
ROANEnet Supports All Recommendations in the REU Study
ROANEnet (roanenet.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing affordable and reliable internet access and digital literacy in Roane County, responded to the release of the Rockwood Electric Utility (REU) report today. “We are encouraged at the results of the study,” said... - August 28, 2019 - ROANEnet
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Healthy Weight and Your Child
Registration is ongoing for the upcoming Fall Session of programs. - August 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Peace Begins on the Plate at U.S. Veg Corp's San Francisco Festival
Is it possible to achieve world peace by focusing on the foods we eat? Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, will answer that question at the 4th annual California Vegetarian Food Festival and Symposium, to take place on Saturday, September 21, at the Palace of Fine... - August 21, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Women's Retreat Sponsored by the YMCA of Middle TN and the Upper Room Offers a Wholistic Approach to Health and Spiritual Well-Being
The YMCA of Middle TN and The Upper Room invite women to a retreat this fall at the beautiful Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge in Nashville. The 1 1/2 day retreat will offer workshops and worship to encourage women to live intentionally and integrate the five dimensions of health into their lives. The dimensions include physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and financial wellness to promote flourishing vitality in mission and ministry. - August 20, 2019 - Steal Away Women
Dr. Ashwin Naik Appointed Country Chair for India by Global Dignity, an International Organization Promoting Dignity Amongst Youth and Dignity Centered Leadership
Global Dignity announced the appointment of Dr. Ashwin Naik as the Country Chair for India. As India Country Chair, Dr. Naik embodies the core values of Global Dignity, an international non-profit dedicated to uniting everyone with the belief that we all deserve to live a life of dignity. His... - August 17, 2019 - Global Dignity India
U.S. Veg Corp's San Francisco Event to Feature Renowned Doctor
The author of the international bestseller How Not to Die will headline the Apple Symposium Stage for this year’s California Vegetarian Food Festival + Symposium on Saturday, September 21, at the Palace of Fine Arts. Dr. Michael Greger will speak from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and then sign copies of... - August 16, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
U.S. Veg Corp Names Community Grows a Partner for San Francisco Event
Community Grows was recently named the charity partner for this year’s California Vegetarian Food Festival and Symposium, to take place at the Palace of Fine Arts on Saturday, September 21st. Founded in 1994, the non-profit’s mission is to cultivate healthy youth through growing... - August 15, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Network to End Hunger Releases Update to Hunger Gap Map for Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH) releases update to its Hunger Gap Map, which provides an interactive picture of the emergency food supply and demand by zip code in a three-county area – Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. This free tool is located on the TBNEH website and is... - August 14, 2019 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
America's Boating Channel Videos Come to the Caribbean
Caribbean Broadcast Network Enters Safe-Boating Videos Carriage Agreement with America’s Boating Channel™ - August 08, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Epworth Children & Family Services Welcomes New President and CEO
Dr. Michael Panicola brings extensive healthcare and non-profit experience to St. Louis agency. - August 07, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Network to End Hunger Launches New Program to Divert Food Surplus from Waste Stream
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH) launches “Creating a Regenerative Community Food System” program to help divert food surplus from the waste stream in Pinellas County, in partnership with Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. The program was developed to inspire community... - August 07, 2019 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Igbo Day Cultural Festival Offers Goers Free Vacation to Nigeria Right Here in Beantown
The Igbo Organization of New England (IONE) celebrates Nigerian Heritage with 6th annual cultural festival at Franklin Park in Boston. - August 01, 2019 - Igbo Organization of New England (IONE)
P2 Capital Partners' Joshua Paulson and Goldman Sachs & Co.'s Kim-Thu Posnett and Kurt Simon Elected to Posse Board
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Joshua Paulson, founding partner of P2 Capital Partners, Kim-Thu Posnett, managing director at Goldman Sachs & Co., and Kurt Simon, managing director and vice chairman at Goldman Sachs & Co., as members of its Board of Directors. Joshua Paulson is a... - August 01, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Registration Begins August 15th for The Gateway Family YMCA’s 7th Grade Initiative
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students - July 27, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Roselle Savings Bank Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA - July 27, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Corps of Discovery (Nee Venturing Corps of Discovery) Service Society Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Updated Guidebook, Website, and Flap Patches
For the 20th anniversary of the Corps of Discovery (nee Venturing Corps of Discovery) Service Society, Dr. Craig Murray and Nik Stanosheck have created a new 3rd edition guidebook, refreshed the website, and created new limited edition flap badges (flaps) for members. - July 27, 2019 - Corps of Discovery
Alliance Commends Site Neutral Provisions in Senate Drug Pricing Package
Site neutral policies in the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) of 2019 approved by the Senate Finance Committee will lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors. - July 26, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
U.S Veg Corp Brings First Veg Fest and Symposium to Palace of Fine Arts
The famous site of San Francisco’s old exposition center will be the home of the 4th iteration of the California Vegetarian Food Festival + Symposium, as this popular plant-based celebration arrives at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, a Non-Plus Ultra venue, on September... - July 24, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Scrabble Players Team Up for Longest Tournament in History
20 Players From Around US and Canada to play 11 hours per day of SCRABBLE® From August 3-11 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. - July 18, 2019 - Word Game Players Organization
YMCA Partners with The Theater Project
The Gateway Family YMCA – Wellness Center Branch and The Theater Project Work Together for Arts Programming - July 18, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Civil Society Calls for Stronger Commitments, Concrete Actions for Sustainable Development
Development actors from around the world gathered in New York for the Senior Level-Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Among them were civil society leaders from the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness. - July 15, 2019 - CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness
Tampa Crossroads' Athena House Looking for Homeless Female Veterans
Athena House is home for up to 16 women Veterans at a time. If you know a homeless female Veteran in the state of Florida, they can help. - July 07, 2019 - Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer, Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis Among 2019 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer, The Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Tim Shriver, Eli Lilly and Company Chairman & CEO David Ricks and Common Application President & CEO Jenny Rickard will each host and mentor a member of the third cohort... - July 03, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation Celebrates Supporters of Preservation Parks
Awards Presented During the 27th Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony - June 29, 2019 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Parents to Focus on Water Safety
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety. - June 28, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Recognized as 82nd DIG Innovation Network YMCA
YMCA Named Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation Network YMCA - June 25, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
North American One-Armed Golfer Association Golf Tournament
The North American One-Armed Golfer Association is holding a Tournament in Tampa at Innisbrook Resort that began on June 23, 2019 and will conclude 4 days later. This is a group of disabled golfers with phenomenal stories of resilience. - June 24, 2019 - North American One-Armed Golfer Association
Life Fest Will Provide Free Mental Health Counseling in Kansas City
Two Missouri Mental Health Providers Team Up to Reverse Suicide Trends in the Midwest. - June 23, 2019 - Signature Psychiatric Hospital
The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO, Krystal R. Canady, Receives Good Scout Award
YMCA Chief Executive Officer Honored at Awards Dinner - June 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces The Dudley House Veterans Transitional Housing Program
YMCA Partners with the City to Offer Veterans Housing Program in Plainfield - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Learn to Ride a Bike
YMCA Provides Bicycle Education Program - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Orang Asli Youths Benefit from KidZania Visit Through Deutsche Bank's Born to Be Youth Programme in Partnership with Global Peace
Orang Asli youths from Janda Baik experience their dream jobs on day trip to KidZania. - June 18, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
Reclaim Pride Coalition Announces "Queer Liberation March" in New York City: People’s Protest March Planned for Sunday, June 30, 2019
The Queer Liberation March steps off from Sheridan Square at 9:30 a.m., June 30th and proceeds up 6th Avenue. There will be a midpoint gathering in Bryant Park at 11 a.m. where supporters are welcome to meet up before joining the march. The march will end with a Rally in Central Park's Great Lawn at 1 pm with disability access on the corner of East 85th Street & 5th Ave. - June 15, 2019 - Reclaim Pride Coalition
NSSF and NCPC’s McGruff® Animated Gun Safety Videos, Named Bronze Telly Winners in Social Responsibility in Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is pleased to announce its McGruff® on Gun Safety videos in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Not Cool, Kyle and Molly's Mischief, have each been awarded Bronze Tellys in the Social Responsibility category for Branded... - June 14, 2019 - National Crime Prevention Council
Citizens for Queens Announces Campaign to Restore Accountability to Local Politics
Democratic multi-candidate committee formed to support candidates who will focus on constructive solutions to problems facing the borough and expand opportunity for all through inclusive growth - June 12, 2019 - Citizens for Queens
Midlands Opportunity Job Fair Looks to Change Lives
Prosper Strong Foundation, Ynotu2, Saving our Sons and WFMV present Midlands Opportunity Job Fair, providing employment opportunity for those who are unemployed and under employed. Whether that barrier is no work experience, lack of transportation, criminal background or a disability, all members... - June 07, 2019 - Ynotu2 Inc.
Pronouncement in El Salvador Deems Forests to be Living Entities
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a pronouncement deeming that “forests are living entities.” The pronouncement also states that each person must commit to caring for, preserving, and respecting forests and to promoting concrete... - June 07, 2019 - Earth Law Center
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Celebrates 10th Annual Hemp History Week
Grassroots Hemp Supporters Take Action to Support the “Return of the Plant!” After Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Legalized Hemp Farming after 80+ Years of Prohibition. - May 30, 2019 - U.S. Hemp Roundtable
The LATCo Network - the Country’s First Federated Body for Local Authority Trading Companies is Formed
Due to growing budget constraints within Local Authorities, a commercial subculture has been steadily growing throughout the country. The businesses that have been set up as a result are called Local Authority Trading Companies or LATCos for short. They are an alternative services delivery model... - May 30, 2019 - LATCo
Global Peace Foundation Malaysia Lights up Sarawakian Village with Solar Energy
In the small village of Sion in Sarawak, 45 families have been living without electricity for the past 27 years. Through Global Peace Foundation Malaysia's All-Lights Village initiative, the solar energy was brought to relieve the energy poverty in Sion. - May 25, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded one-year, $5,000 grants for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their adult education, ESOL, and family literacy students. These mini-grants, awarded by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida Literacy Coalition, integrate health and nutrition information into the programs’ curriculum. - May 25, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Alliance Opposes Legislation to Roll Back Site Neutral Reforms
H.R. 2552 threatens to raise healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers, fuel consolidation, and decrease transparency. - May 24, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Publisher Confirmed for First Earth Law Legal Textbook
Today, Earth Law Center finalized a contract with Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, U.S., of the famed “red and black” Aspen Casebook Series, to publish the first ever law school textbook on Earth Law, including the Rights of Nature movement, entitled "Earth Law: Emerging Ecocentric Law." - May 23, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Florida Blue Foundation Recognized as 2019 Outstanding Community Partner at Florida Literacy Awards
The Florida Blue Foundation received the Outstanding Community Partner Award at the 2019 FloridaLiteracy Conference, which was held on May 1-3rd at the Daytona Beach Plaza Resort. Florida Blue has been a generous supporter and leader in promoting literacy and health literacy since it became the... - May 23, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor