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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
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
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
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
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host 250 Children at Summer Meals Kick-Off at Wiggins Park in Camden
USDA and NJDA Officials Expected to Attend June 22 Event; FBSJ Aiming to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children This Summer - June 18, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
R4 Alliance Gains Full Support of Truckstop.com
Truckstop.com, a Boise based national transportation company, recently selected R4 Alliance and their premiere philanthropy. R4 is a national Alliance of over 75 Programs of Excellence who have provided recreation and wellness programs to over 175,000 service members and their families. - June 17, 2016 - R4 Alliance
The Travelers Protective Association Presents Altruism Awards
St. Louis organization recognizes Pennsylvania high school students' benevolence. - June 17, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
OHEL’s Second Annual OXC Event at Camp Kaylie – an Xtreme Success!
Neither drizzle, nor chill could stop over 300 men, women and children of all abilities from participating in the Second Annual OHEL Xtreme Challenge at Camp Kaylie in Wurtsboro, NY! - June 17, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Mariano Rivera Pitches in for OHEL
Future Hall of Famer and former Yankees pitcher, Mariano Rivera comes out to the Five Towns area of Long Island to support OHEL! - June 17, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL Launching Local Support Groups for Divorced Mothers and Fathers
Learn the Keys to Successful Parenting after Divorce - June 15, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
School is Out, Summer Meals Are in
Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children at 100 Sites; Non-Profit Organization’s Award-Winning Summer Meals Program Expands by 125 Percent Over 2015 - June 15, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
OHEL's Annual Legislative Breakfast Draws Public and Community-Wide Supporters and Inspiration from Fox News Commentator
Policy makers, elected officials, advocates and community activists gathered for the 3rd Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday morning, April 15th. This event strove to acknowledge the breadth of services and the impact OHEL makes in various communities and further break down various stigmas that... - June 10, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
R4 Alliance is Proud to Host a Special Flag Day Screening of “When War Comes Home”
R4 Alliance hosts screening of TALLWOOD presents Michael King’s Documentary “When War Comes Home” with special guest General Peter Chiarelli. - June 09, 2016 - R4 Alliance
New Cowboy Faith Shield Introduced by Lifestyle Brand "Cowboys of Faith"
New Cowboy Faith Shield developed to help Christians live better and more peaceful lives. - June 09, 2016 - Cowboys of Faith
Latino Public Radio Consortium Announces New Executive Director
The Latino Public Radio Consortium (LPRC) is pleased to announce that Magaly Rivera has been named Executive Director. Until recently, Rivera was LPRC Board Chair. “We’re very happy to have a new Executive Director from within the organization,” said Edgar Aguirre, LPRC’s... - June 09, 2016 - Latino Public Radio Consortium
Exclusive Screening of OHEL’s Rising from Divorce Film Draws Large Crowd and Much Emotions
A large group of divorced women from Chassidic Williamsburg and Boro Park to Yeshivish communities, attended an exclusive screening for Sister to Sister members, which was generously hosted by the JCC of Marine Park. OHEL’s groundbreaking film drew welcome applause, and many felt that the... - June 09, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in Partnership with the Bedford YMCA Presents Swim1922 /Water Palooza
The USA Swimming Foundation raises funds to support programs that save lives and build champions in the pool and in life. USA Swimming Foundation works to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates in the community. - June 08, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
OHEL to Significantly Expand Services to Children and the Elderly in New York City
Thanks in large part to a grant awarded to OHEL from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to provide family-centered Early Childhood Mental Health Treatment in Brooklyn, OHEL will be able to provide comprehensive support in both timely assessment and effective treatment. - June 04, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Santa Barbara Nonprofit Becomes Member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth (ICTG) has been named an official member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). Founded in 1970, NVOAD is an association of 100+ organizations aimed at mitigating and alleviating the impact of disasters nationwide. The NVOAD... - June 04, 2016 - Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth (ICTG)
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 172 Years of Making a Difference
YMCA Celebrates Founders Day - June 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
The Y Announces Open House June 6-12 - May 29, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Travelers Protective Association Holds North Carolina Annual Convention
Organization raises funds for Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired. - May 27, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Young Philanthropists Network
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced the formation of the Young Philanthropists Network (YPN), a program designed to connect business professionals under age 40 to the non-profit organization’s mission of alleviating food insecurity. The YPN is expected to attract rising... - May 27, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Temecula California Troop 301: Three Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor
Three local scouts: Richard Austin LaFleur, Gino Piccino, and Zac Skinner will be recognized at an invitation only Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Harveston Lake House in Temecula, CA on Thursday May 26 at 5:00 pm PDT. The presenting speakers and color guard are past and present leaders... - May 26, 2016 - Boy Scouts of America Troop 301 Tahquitz Council
The Gateway Family YMCA Renews Longstanding Commitment to End Childhood Drowning with Safety Around Water Program
Scholarships for swim and water safety lessons to be awarded to children in high-risk communities in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County; Program launches during Water Safety Month - May 25, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults. - May 24, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Basketball Brings Teens Together at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Ends Season as Champions. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Headphones on the Past: Conference on Heritage Sites to Feature the Archaeology of Sound as Bridge That Connects Cultures, Time and Space
Heritage interpreters, curators and site managers from around the world will meet on the Mediterranean island of Malta to explore new ways of fostering visitor engagement and appropriate appreciation for the built heritage of antiquity at an international conference on Interpretation and Presentation of Heritage Sites. Planned for 25-28th of May 2017, the event will feature an introduction to new multi-disciplinary research in the field of Archaeoacoustics. - May 16, 2016 - The OTS Foundation
Food Bank of South Jersey, National Association of Letter Carriers, and USPS Kick-Off Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive with Media Event
24th Annual Campaign Expected to Generate 250,000 Pounds of Food for FBSJ - May 10, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Michael Edward Walsh Stepping Down as YDSI Chair Prior to Hawaii Relocation
Last month, Michael Edward Walsh announced that he will be stepping down as the Chair of the Young Democrats of the Sea Islands. This follows the successful chartering of the Young Democrats of the Sea Islands earlier this month. “In 2015, I made a commitment to the leadership of the Young... - May 08, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region