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US and Caribbean Rotary Members Deliver Surgical Microscope to a Hospital in Jamaica
Put a few heads together from Central Florida, TN, and Jamaica for dinner, add $87,000 from Rotarians from all of the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean, and what do have two years later? - September 16, 2016 - Rotary District 6980
Food Bank of South Jersey Delivers Record-Setting 170,000 Summer Meals
Strong Support from Volunteer and Business Communities Enable FBSJ Staff to Reach Milestone - September 14, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Travelers Protective Association to Hold First Annual "Hear to Win" Fundraiser
St. Louis organization to raise money for its scholarship fund. - September 14, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Rancho Penasquitos Town Council to Hold Wildfire & Disaster Preparedness Event on Sept 24, 2016, 9-11 Am
The City of San Diego’s Office of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the Rancho de los Peñasquitos Town Council and other local public safety departments and organizations, will host an emergency preparedness outreach event on September 24, 2016. - September 13, 2016 - Rancho Penasquitos Town Council
Inaugural North Carolina Fine Wines Competition
Jay Raffaldini, President of the North Carolina Fine Wines Society, invites his fellow winemakers of 100% North Carolina grown and vinified grapes to participate in a mogul event for the industry. - September 12, 2016 - Fine Wines of NC
Huntington Beach Mayor Endorses City Council Candidate Edward Pinchiff
The Mayor of Huntington Beach, California, Jim Katapodis, has announced his endorsement and support of City Council candidate Edward Pinchiff in the upcoming election. - September 11, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
Announcing Prototyping the Future - October 28-29, 2016
Announcing Conference focusing on how the Smart Cities revolution is fundamentally transforming the communities in which we all live, work, and play. - September 10, 2016 - UIX Global
At the Start of the New School Year, OHEL’s Dr. Norman Blumenthal Provides a Breadth of Teacher Training to Northern New Jersey Schools
OHEL provides a breadth of school-based services which include teacher workshops and training seminars that addresses issues from bullying prevention, challenges of trauma, mental health awareness, to optimizing the school environment so that children of divorce can better thrive. On August 31st... - September 09, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Status of Law Enforcement Relations with the Indianapolis Mental Health Community
Unfortunately, the criminal justice system has become an all too common endpoint for those committing minor crimes but also suffering from mental illness. So what is the answer? Captain Lorenzo Lewis, Community Outreach Officer for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will hold a forum to answer questions from mental health consumers on Friday, September 9th as part of the 2016 Annual KEY Consumer Conference in Indianapolis, IN. - September 09, 2016 - KEY Consumer Organization
12th Annual Par Fore Kids Pro-Am Golf Tournament to Benefit Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton
Professional and amateur golfers from around the Lowcountry will gather on Monday, September 19th for the 12th Annual "Par Fore Kids" Pro-Am Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton. Graciously hosted once again at the May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff, this... - September 02, 2016 - Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Schedule for "Hunger Action Month" Events
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced a series of fundraising and community service events to be held throughout September in support of Hunger Action Month – Feeding America’s nationwide campaign to engage the public to make a difference in the fight against... - September 02, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
U.S. Veg Corp Launches the First Annual California Vegetarian Food Festival this Fall
Acclaimed boutique production company, U.S. Veg Corp, will be launching the first annual California Vegetarian Food Festival in Los Angeles on November 13, 2016 at the illustrious Raleigh Studios Hollywood. U.S. Veg Corp is the production company behind the consistently popular NYC Vegetarian Food Festival and the Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival. - August 29, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Edward Pinchiff Joins the Huntington Beach City Council Race
Edward Pinchiff is officially a Candidate for Huntington Beach City Council - August 29, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
New Gynecological Exam Table Provides Relief for Expectant Women in Rural Nicaragua
Donation from Dr. Vanessa Jones improves patient and physician experience. - August 28, 2016 - Comunidad Connect
OHEL’s Retreat to Bushkill Inn Provides Inspiration, and Renewal to Those with Psychiatric Disabilities
OHEL’s Annual Summer Trip Brings Hope and Happiness Into the New Year This past week, OHEL’s Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) went on a 3 day retreat to Bushkill Inn, in the Poconos. Over 120individuals andstaff participated in the trip, all of whom live in an OHEL residence or in... - August 27, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Trickle Up and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Partner to Deliver High-Quality, Transformational Livelihood Support to Thousands of Refugees
The U.S. government, through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, has awarded nearly US$500,000 to Trickle Up to provide technical assistance to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This assistance will support 37,000 refugees worldwide to improve their livelihoods and overcome extreme poverty. - August 24, 2016 - Trickle Up
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - August 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Charity Giveaway
Bellafina Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company and social enterprise that donates 100% of its profits to children's charities, is celebrating its 6-year anniversary with a Fan's Choice Charity Giveaway. Fans may vote for one of six children's charities on the company's Facebook page. - August 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hillcrest Residence Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary
The residents of OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hillcrest residence recently celebrated their 15th anniversary in a home filled with love, laughter and fun. The Hillcrest ladies live active and thriving lives together, enjoying daily programs, day trips, birthdays, and living fulfilled lives. When the... - August 11, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Touro Social Work Graduate Wins OHEL’s Inaugural Distinguished Community Service Award
Jonathan (Yoni) Benedek, MSW, who graduated from the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) on June 16, has been awarded the inaugural OHEL Distinguished Community Service Award, as well as the National Association of Social Workers-New York City Chapter (NASW-NYC) Student Award. The... - August 11, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
American Autism Association's Back to School Bash
The American Autism Association is excited to announce a Back to School Bash for all the families impacted by autism in the New York local community. Members of the local autism community of New York City have been invited to receive sensory-friendly school supplies for children with autism from... - August 11, 2016 - American Autism Association
Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend
Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grants Totaling $22,750
St. Louis organization distributes money from its national trust. - August 10, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Foundation provides funding for Summer Camp. - August 07, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
CHERP™ Answers Parents’ Most Worrisome Question - What Happens to Your Kids If You Die
A new legal, self-help product hits the market today that aims to give parents peace of mind around the common worry of what would happen to their kids if something happens to them. The Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP™, is an emergency response action plan designed by mother,... - August 04, 2016 - Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP
Basketball Travelers and Mountain West Conference Announce Strategic Partn
Basketball Travelers Inc. (BTI) and the Mountain West Conference (Basketball) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership focused on enhancing the experience for men’s and women’s basketball teams to participate in a series of collegiate competitions. Going forward, Mountain West... - August 03, 2016 - Basketball Travelers, Inc.
Food Bank of South Jersey Posts Stellar Result for American Institute of Baking Audit
Non-Profit Organization’s 940 Score Ranks in Top 5% of Food Banks Nationally - August 03, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser Supports YMCA Financial Assistance - August 02, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Alameda County Salvation Army is Under New Leadership
New County Coordinators and Chairman of the Board Take Charge of Local Social Services Nonprofit - August 01, 2016 - The Salvation Army of Alameda County
Club Esteem Hosts Rock the Casbah - Party for a Purpose
Club Esteem, a free nonprofit after school program for economically disadvantaged children announces its annual party with a purpose fundraiser Rock the Casbah scheduled for October 1st, 2016. - July 31, 2016 - Club Esteem, Inc
WomenCount Crowdfunds for "SixPack" Slate of Women Candidates Who Will Flip Senate to Democratic Control
WomenCount, a new peer-to-peer crowdfunding platform for Democratic women candidates, launched a campaign this week to drive low-dollar donations collectively to the six women candidates who will determine the outcome of control of the Senate. Democrats need to flip five seats to retake a majority... - July 21, 2016 - WomenCount
Journey from Business Start-Up to Success with the Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P)
Limited seating available for Dress for Success SW Florida’s business conference - July 20, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
World Record in RVA Honoring Those Affected by Cancer
Art on Wheels and VCU Massey Cancer Center Extend Collection Deadline and Host New Event at Diversity Thrift for Registration - July 20, 2016 - Art on Wheels
The Travelers Protective Association Elects New National President
Organization also elects vice president, adds new directors to board. - July 14, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Napa County Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Committee Announces Hearing to Protect Napa’s Watersheds, Water Sources & Forests
Napa County Water and Forest Protection Initiative held up by County filed litigation. A critical Superior Court hearing is set for Friday, July 15, 9:00, Napa Superior Court, 1111 Third St., Napa, CA. 94559. - July 12, 2016 - Napa Woodland Protection
City Club of Central Oregon’s New Logo Signifies Growth
City Club of Central Oregon unveiled its new logo at last Thursday’s monthly forum. The new brand identity, evocative of diverse conversation, represents the membership-based nonprofit’s steady growth since its inception 10 years ago. “Our membership has grown significantly and,... - July 09, 2016 - City Club of Central Oregon
Going Places Network to Help Women Prepare for Their Dream Career
Dress for Success SW Florida and Walmart Foundation host free orientation event. - July 09, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Bayway Refinery provides funding for Specialized Art Programs. - June 30, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
A Tee-rific Day Golfing with OHEL
On a picturesque day at Fresh Meadow Country Club, over 140 friends and supporters of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services teed off at the 12th Annual OHEL Rosemil Healthcare Golf Classic. Eve & Stephen Milstein & Rosemil Healthcare were once again the generous benefactors of this... - June 30, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL’s New Listen for a Change Podcast Series Yields Conversations Never Heard in the Community
Listen for a Change invites you to sit back and listen. It provides a healthily reversal of what we are most used to doing: talking more and listening less. Listening requires discipline and the commitment to the process of truly listening, processing and absorbing the conversations of others. We have been given only one mouth, but two ears. Perhaps this means we should be exceptionally mindful of listening to others and learning and growing from their experience. - June 29, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
FedEx Delivers Employment Support to Military Spouses Through Grant to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
FedEx donates funds to Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) to connect military spouses with employment opportunities. - June 29, 2016 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Exempli Gratia Debuts New Logo on Its Anniversary
To signify the start of a new chapter for the Foundation, EGF unveils its new logo. - June 29, 2016 - Exempli Gratia Foundation
Celebrating LCNV’s 54th Annual Recognition Event
On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV) successfully hosted its 54th Annual Recognition Event at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of LCNV's adult learners and long serving... - June 29, 2016 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
Torres Chess and Music Academy Announces Summer Camp
The Torres Chess and Music Academy's official summary for the 2016 Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont, California. - June 28, 2016 - Torres Chess and Music Academy
Skateboarders, Artists, and Musicians Come Together to do Good Things
Skateboarders, Artists, and Musicians Come Together to Do Good Things. Push For Good exists to creating opportunities for kids to learn music, art and skateboarding from local and world-renowned industry leaders for little to no cost. As school cuts arts and physical education programs, a group... - June 26, 2016 - Push For Good
School Age Child Care & Summer Camp Director Announced for YMCA in Rahway
Lisa Nunez Joins The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch - June 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
International Academic and Community Development Institutions Discuss Health Disparity in Nicaragua
Comunidad Connect, Emory University’s Social Enterprise @ Gozuieta, and other academic partners map out preventative health strategies. - June 22, 2016 - Comunidad Connect
R4 Alliance Teaming Up with PsychArmor
R4 Alliance and Psych Armor team up to provide education opportunities to over 75 Non-profit programs of excellence serving Military and their families. - June 20, 2016 - R4 Alliance
Music for Veterans Program Connects Veterans from Around the World Through Music
Kickstarter project brings together Veterans from around the globe who write and play music through a compilation album called "Back Home: A Veterans Album." This album will showcase these Veterans, some incredible musicians, who are contributing their music to help expand the great work og the Music for Veterans program. - June 19, 2016 - Music for Veterans
Fitting The Description's Advocacy Efforts to Alleviate Unfair Burdens of Wrongful Arrest Records Gets Assistance from Rhode Island's Passage of #AutoErase Bill
Rhode Island Becomes the 4th State to Pass #AutoErase Legislation to automatically erase wrongful arrest records due to mistaken identity. Pawtucket’s State Representative Carlos Tobon’s bill is part of Fitting The Description's founder, Charles Belk, nationwide effort to alleviate the burden and costs incurred by innocent individuals wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity. - June 19, 2016 - Fitting The Description