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VICE.com Reporter Stops by #ServingHopeLV & Finds Inspiration in Their Mission to Feed the Less Fortunate
VICE.com reporter Ocean Malandra stopped by #GiveBackMondays, a weekly event held by #ServingHopeLV, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and homelessness in Las Vegas, where he found himself inspired. - November 29, 2016 - Siloh Moses
Celebrate Family Caregivers During November
November is National Family Caregivers Month - November 29, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Maneuvering on Plane Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Maneuvering on Plane” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 25, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Getting on Plane Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Getting on Plane” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 22, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Brings Support, Leadership to Manhattan Area Businesses
The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is an 8 week course designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset as an essential life skill. - November 17, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Pivot Turn Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Pivot Turn” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 15, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Joetta Clark Diggs’ Senior Olympics to be Held at The Gateway Family YMCA
Five Points Branch chosen as participating location. - November 14, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Family Week
Bring your family to the YMCA Open House. - November 13, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Team OHEL Keeps on Running at TCS NYC Marathon
Sunday, November 6th was a bright, brisk fall day that presented people with two choices: to cozy up with hot chocolate and warm sweaters or try and conquer the TCS New York City Marathon. Among those intrepid enough to opt for the latter were a dozen dedicated and inspirational runners comprising... - November 12, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Best Buddies Champion to Host Fundraiser at Yogurtology
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Jessica Boksen, in partnership with her campaign manager Kellie Howard, will host a fundraiser at Yogurtology in South Tampa at 3017 Gandy Blvd on November 9, 2016 from 3-8pm. “We love events like this that get us involved with the... - November 10, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Stopping and Holding Position Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Stopping and Holding Position” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 10, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
The Travelers Protective Association Hosts National Training Session
St. Louis-based organization welcomes staff from 19 states. - November 09, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Annual Fundraising Gala, Viva South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey – the area’s largest emergency food provider – is hosting its fourth annual Viva South Jersey Gala fundraiser on Thursday, November 10, 2016. The event features a Las-Vegas theme complete with charity gambling, live and silent auctions, and dinner/dancing. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of FBSJ’s Champion Against Hunger Award to ShopRite, honoring the supermarket chain’s long-time role in supporting FBSJ’s mission and programs. - November 09, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Music and Much More Comes to the California Vegetarian Food Festival
It’s not all about food and more food at the California Vegetarian Food Festival on November 13th. The festival venue, Raleigh Studios Hollywood, will also be bursting with musical entertainment and high-powered fitness programs. The Grammy Award-winning Timothy Boom will perform his... - November 07, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Steering Basics Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Steering Basics” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - November 05, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion to Host Bowling Event Fundraiser at AMF University Lanes
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of John Schroeder together with his campaign manager, Nick Altieri, will host a Bowling Fundraiser at AMF University Lanes at 13109 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617 on November 12, 2016. Check in starts at 12:30 PM. “John is a major supporter of... - November 05, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Food Bank of South Jersey Names ShopRite 2016 Champion Against Hunger Awardee
ShopRite Honored for Its Long-Time Role in Supporting FBSJ’s Mission. The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that it has named ShopRite the 2016 Champion Against Hunger Award recipient. The award will be presented to the owners of ShopRite stores at FBSJ’s annual gala, Viva South Jersey, to be held November 10 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ. - November 05, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
AAUW Celebrates Jane Addams Day on UIC Campus on December 10th
American Association of University Women-Illinois (AAUW-IL) and Illinois Woman’s Press Association (IWPA) are proud to announce the 10th Annual Jane Addams Day Celebration. The event will be held at the UIC Student Center at 1pm on Sat., December 10th, 2016. Join members and guests for the program “Women, Leadership, and Election Politics: Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr” featuring Historian Louise W. Knight, Dr. Annie V. F. Storr and Musician Kristin Lems. - November 04, 2016 - Chicago AAUW
Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods Endorses City of Atlanta’s T-SPLOST Referendum
Organization Representing Eighteen North Atlanta Neighborhood Associations Supports Sales Tax Increase - November 04, 2016 - Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
North Carolina Fine Wines Society Creates Scholarship Fund
The North Carolina Fine Wines Society has created a Scholarship Fund to be managed by the Winston-Salem Foundation. The North Carolina Fine Wines Society was created to promote the quality of North Carolina Wines and provide financial assistance to students attending NC accredited associate and undergraduate programs in wine related field of studies. - November 02, 2016 - Fine Wines of NC
Giving Back to the Community - The Voilà Foundation Embraces Atlanta
"Giving With Style" - The Voilà Foundation announces its new, non profit 501(c)(3) status for Georgia Charitable Corporations serving the greater metropolitan Atlanta community. - November 01, 2016 - The Voilà Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Teams Up with NJ YMCAS to Kickoff Healthy U
Healthy U is a collaborative partnership between the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Y’s Zoe for President Campaign Aims to Get Parents to the Polls
The Y Organizes Nationwide Child Care Initiative, Zoe’s Kids Day Out, on Election Day to Support Busy Parents - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
A physical activity and well-being intitative for cancer survivors. - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Departing Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Departing” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 31, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
District 15 Toastmasters Announces Winners
District 15 Toastmasters announced winners of the humorous and table topics speech contests held Saturday, October 22. Isaac Hassel of Idaho Falls, Idaho, took first place in the humorous contest; Gillian Whitney of Providence, Utah, was first in the table topics contest. Toastmasters humorous... - October 27, 2016 - Toastmasters District 15
The Travelers Protective Association Raises $2,100 at First Annual Fundraiser
Money raised to benefit organization's scholarship fund. - October 27, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Sonoma-Marin-Napa EWGA Chapter Wins 2016 Cal-Cup Championship
The Sonoma-Marin-Napa (SMN) Chapter of the international Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), won the 2016 California Cup tournament for the second year in a row, and for the fifth time in the 10-year history of the event. The 2016 tournament was the 10th Annual EWGA California Cup... - October 26, 2016 - EWGA Sonoma Marin Napa
Best Buddies Champion to Host Halloween Party Fundraiser
Best Buddies of the Year Team of Jessica Boksen will host a Halloween Party fundraiser at Playgrounds of Tampa on October 28. - October 26, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Nominated for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best Not-for-Profit Fundraiser
Best Buddies Tampa Bay’s Champion’s Gala has been nominated for the top Tampa nonprofit fundraiser per the Tampa Business Journal's Readers Choice Awards. Some of Best Buddies Tampa Bay’s outstanding vendors have also been nominated: · hotels (Vinoy, site of the Champion... - October 26, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Preparing for Departure Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Preparing for Departure” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 26, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Singing River Chorale to Present Free Christmas Concerts Dec. 3 & 4
Concerts in Gulfport and Pascagoula to feature works by Bach, Rutter and will include brass, tympani and organ. - October 25, 2016 - Singing River Chorale
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation Enlists Region Expert and National Testing Company to Certify Workforce
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation created a testing recognition goal that will help local employers build their talent supply chain and increase job placement. - October 23, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
Bluestem Electric Cooperative, Inc. and PCEDC Announce Purchase of Land
Bluestem Electric Cooperative (Bluestem) and the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) announces the purchase of approximately twelve acres of land by Bluestem in the Wamego Industrial Park east of Wamego. The land purchase was precipitated by a nearly two year study and... - October 22, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Vessel Inspection Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Vessel Inspection” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 21, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion to Host Haunted House
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kurt Gleeson will host his third annual haunted house fundraiser at 202 S. Moody Ave, Tampa, FL on October 20, 2016. The event will include a live DJ, drinks, food and even a scare zone. “During this time of year it’s always fun to... - October 20, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Bellafina Chocolates Corporate Gifts to Benefit United Way
Bellafina Chocolates, a unique "all profits to charity" artisan chocolate company, announces a new partnership with United Way to support the 2016 Campaign. Through Nov 17, companies may order branded gifts for customers and designate 100% of the profits from their order to benefit United Way. Bellafina Chocolates can put a company's logo on the packaging and even on the truffles themselves. Gifts can be shipped directly to customers on the date specified. www.BellafinaChocolates.com/CorpGifts - October 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Best Buddies Tampa Bay to Host Buddies Beach Day at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa Barefoot Beach
Best Buddies Team Cristina Scaramuzzi to host Buddies Beach Day at Whiskey Joe's Tampa to raise money for Best Buddies Florida. - October 19, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
What's on Tap at the First Annual CA Vegetarian Food Festival
A vegan vibe descends on Raleigh Studios Hollywood, Sunday, November 13, as U.S. Veg Corp brings its signature Vegetarian Food Festival to California. The California Vegetarian Food Festival, far from being your run-of-the-mill food festival, combines delicious food, fun entertainment, timely... - October 18, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Gifts with a Cause Invites You to Celebrate Fair Trade Month and Support the Global Goals
October is a month of compassion! This month is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating many causes, one of which is Fair Trade. Did you know October is Fair Trade Month? Every Fair Trade purchase protects the environment and improves lives. In honor of Fair Trade Month, Gifts With a Cause... - October 17, 2016 - Gifts With a Cause
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Planning Ahead Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Planning Ahead” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 16, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion Team to Host Dinner Fundraiser at South Tampa Restaurant
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kailyn Perez and Buddy Campaign Manager Sam Piazza will host a fundraiser. - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina to Host Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s St. Pete
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina will host a fun-filled Drag Queen Bingo night on October 18, 2016 at 7pm. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Best Buddies Tampa. “As a Best Buddies Champion, I love to come up with fun and creative ways to raise money for Best Buddies Tampa,”... - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Shark Tank Like Show for Mission Projects
Mission Seed Fund is holding a contest for current and future mission projects with a grand prize of $1,000 in seed money. Entries to the contest are being accepted via the project creation tool at www.missionseedfund.org through October 28th, 2016. Contest entry is free. View official contest rules. Finalists in the contest will appear in person in front of a live audience and a panel of judges to compete for the grand prize on November 12th, 2016 at the University of Portland's Buckley Center. - October 16, 2016 - Mission Seed Fund
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from Morgan Stanley Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey announced today that it has been awarded a $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to deliver direct meals services to low-income children in two Burlington County, New Jersey towns. - October 13, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
First Citizen Announces a Candidate That Represents What Many May be Thinking
First Citizen launches an October Surprise designed to shatter party politics; an online election with a ballot that adds “None of the Above” to the voting process. - October 12, 2016 - The Hotchkiss Group LLC
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Vessel Safety Checks Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Vessel Safety Checks” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 11, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
OHEL to Temporarily Move Headquarters to Downtown Brooklyn; Beginning of Iconic Move to New Jaffa Family Campus
After 47 years, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services has out-grown its administrative offices at 4510 16th Avenue, Brooklyn. The temporary move to downtown Brooklyn at 147 Prince St will largely house Administrative staff as OHEL plans for its move to its new building on Avenue M in... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services