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AmpleHarvest.org Launches Centerpieces for Pantries
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 22, 2015 - AmpleHarvest.org
The Travelers Protective Association Awards 38 Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society presents nearly $17,000 in scholarships. - October 22, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
SNUFA Now Operational; Help SNUFA Improve Their Network and Build a Social Network for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1469191865/snufa-social-network-project Daniel Hood is a self-advocate and the founder of Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy. Special Needs United Friendship and advocacy (SNUFA) is an non-profit organization intended to provide a online advocacy support... - October 20, 2015 - Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy
Local Golfers Compete to Help Equip Young Men for Life’s Starting Lineup
Charity Golf Tournament Marks First Major Fundraising Initiative to Fund Leadership and Mentoring Programs for The 13th Man. - October 16, 2015 - The 13th Man
Experience the Emerald Effect! An Enchanting Evening Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit at the Newly Renovated Shed 5 in the Eastern Market on November 6
An Inaugural Fundraiser for Community Service Programs that Support Children, Youth, Adults and Senior Citizens in Detroit and Its Surrounding Communities - October 15, 2015 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event in Bartow, FL Saturday, Oct 17th, 2015
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Events are happening all across the U.S. and Canada. An event has been scheduled for your area. - October 15, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event in Bastrop, LA Area Oct. 17th, 2015
Special equipment is being shipped in and will be available only the days listed. This is a rare chance to get a lifetime Safety Bio Document for your child with photo and digital fingerprints. - October 15, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Big Name Sponsors Help Local Non-Profit Raise Money for New, Youth Scholarship Fund
Sponsors like Mercedes Benz of Plano, Neiman Marcus, Ruth's Chris Steak House and Eatzi's donate to The Jim Utley Foundation's upcoming masquerade party to help the non-profit raise money for new 2016 scholarship fund. The event will be held on October 23rd, the beginning of Red Ribbon Week (National Drug Awareness) in downtown historic Plano at a new venue, 34Events. The scholarship fund will help families pay for sports and other extracurricular activities as well as drug and alcohol treatment - October 14, 2015 - The Jim Utley Foundation
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event in Totowa, NJ Area Oct. 19-24, 2015
Same unit like the FBI uses. Parents receive a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and a form ready to hand to law enforcement. - October 14, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Islands Society Appoints Hilton Head Island Woman as Managing Director of the Sea Islands Society
Cheryl Walsh to lead new effort by South Carolina nonprofit to engage more islanders from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in foreign affairs and overseas engagement - October 12, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
The Travelers Protective Association Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Fraternal benefit society acknowledges its endurance and country-wide effects - October 11, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Dress for Success SW Florida’s Epic Free Shopping Event Returns Nov. 6
Rack up unbelievable bargains on high-end merchandise at Shop for Success. - October 10, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Maria Ressa Named Local Female Leader by the Islands Society
Founder and CEO of Rappler and Former Bureau Chief at CNN is the first woman from the Philippines to receive the award. - October 10, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event
Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11
Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event in Surrey BC Area Oct. 19-25, 2015
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Events are happening all across the U.S. and Canada. An event has been scheduled for your area. Operation Kidsafe is Free and private for families. Parents take home the only record of the visit….(a Bio Document) that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. - October 09, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Geek Culture Convention Stands Up to Bullying and Rocks Individuality with Anti-Bullying Nonprofit Free2Luv®
Animate! Miami collaborates with youth empowerment Free2Luv to stand up to bullying during October Bullying Prevention Month. - October 08, 2015 - Free2Luv
Social Impact Advisory Firm, Vita Global Inc., Awarded B Corporation® Certification
Joining over 1400 businesses across the world, Vita Global Inc. add the prestigious B Corporation Certification® to their social impact portfolio, furthering their representation for what it means to use business for good. - October 07, 2015 - Vita Global
Houston Addiction Recovery Leader Honored
Ellen Kirby Joe, Chief Executive Director of Passages for Women Residential Treatment Facility, was honored today by being inducted into the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) Hall of Fame. According to TAAP criteria, the honor recognizes the body of work of an individual in the... - October 07, 2015 - Passages for Women
Born Leader Podcast Featuring Every Day Community Leaders Launched
Featuring local and national leaders, the Born Leader Podcast from Hypatian Institute, Inc. brings a unique perspective to the ever expanding public discussion on leadership through intimate interviews with and profiles of leaders in our communities—people who demonstrate that we are all born to lead. Based on the premise that there are many paths to discovering one’s potential, Born Leader released it’s first two episodes. Available on iTunes or at http://hypatianinstitute.libsyn.com/rss. - October 05, 2015 - Hypatian Institute, Inc.
Mark O’Loughlin Launches City Commission Campaign in Pembroke Pines District 2
Well-known area resident with many ties to the community announces campaign bid for local commission seat. - October 03, 2015 - Campaign to Elect Mark O'Loughlin
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event in Norwalk CT Area, Oct. 19-24, 2015
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Events are happening all across the U.S. and Canada. An event has been scheduled for your area. Operation Kidsafe is Free and private for families. Parents take home the only record of the visit….(a Bio Document) that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. - September 30, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health – and how to adopt healthy habits. - September 28, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Fort Myers High School Music Boosters to Host the First Ever Greenwave Music Food Truck Festival Fundraiser
Food truck festival to help raise funds to send the students to London. - September 28, 2015 - Fort Myers High School
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 26, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
LupusChick Announces First Five Scholarship Recipients
LupusChick, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness on Lupus and providing tangible solutions for patients and their families, today announced that five students have been selected to receive the 2015-2016 $500 LupusChick Scholarship. These five students were selected from a... - September 25, 2015 - LupusChick
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grant to Missouri Resident
Sedalia man given $1,000 grant to help pay bills. - September 25, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 26 - September 24, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
InDependent and The Army Wife Network Open Sign-Ups for the First Ever Online Military Spouse Wellness Summit: Invest in Yourself
The Military Spouse Wellness Summit is a free, online conference sponsored by the USAA Educational Foundation. It takes place during the week of October 19-23, 2015. Participants will receive 10 interviews from health, nutrition, fitness, and financial experts specially recruited for the summit to help inspire military spouses to thrive. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using #MSWS15. - September 24, 2015 - InDependent
Operation Kidsafe "Safety and Wellness Day" Hosted by: Southeast Volunteer Fire Department
Wellness booths, free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement! Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing everyday in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips will help you set up a family safety action plan. - September 23, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Fundnstart Announces the Launch of fundnstart.com
Fundnstart is a crowdfunding and equity funding website which provides a platform for individuals, small businesses to raise funds easily with a global reach and it supports more than 60 languages with lots of features. - September 23, 2015 - Fundnstart
Rahway Branch Announces Associate Executive Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Welcomes Mike Tonzola, Associate Executive Director - September 22, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Travelers Protective Association Holds Walk and Raises $1,250
Non-profit agency's Minnesota division raises money for Scholarship Trust. - September 20, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Buford, GA Host Kidsafe Event
Special equipment is being shipped in and will be available only the days listed. This is a rare chance to get a lifetime Safety Bio Document for your child with photo and digital fingerprints. Totally free and private. - September 20, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Event in Dayton, OH
Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement! Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing everyday in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips will help you set up a family safety action plan. - September 20, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Safety Week Madison, WI Area Sept 19-26, 2015
Fingerprint and photo safety Event. The Event is free for every family. No special information is needed, as there is no data basing. Parents take home the only record of the visit. - September 19, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Gives $1 Million to Fall Prevention Program
Gift to be invested in staff and equipment at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center - September 19, 2015 - Barrow Neurological Foundation
USSA Announces New Travel Insurance Plan Exclusively for Members
Don't Fly Naked! The US Superyacht Association is offering a new members only benefit designed to protect them and their employees while traveling outside their home country. There is still time to get covered before the Monaco Show! - September 16, 2015 - US Superyacht Association
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host Canstruction® Food Drive
Teams from Three SJ Corporations Will Compete to Build Structures Made Entirely from Full Cans of Food. - September 16, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Back to School, Back to Fitness at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Open House - September 15, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sweet Adelines International Celebrates 70 Years of Barbershop A Cappella Harmony in Las Vegas Style
Sweet Adelines International will celebrate its 70th anniversary during the 2015 International Convention and Competition at the world-famous MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 5-10. In addition to performances by the best female barbershop a cappella choruses and quartets... - September 14, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
C'est La Vie Quartet Named Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion
C’est La Vie Quartet took home the title of Sweet Adelines International’s 2015 Rising Star Quartet Champion on Aug. 8, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. Sounderella Quartet placed second, Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Quartet placed third, Zenith Quartet placed fourth, and Resonance Quartet placed fifth. Out... - September 14, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Anti-Predator Project is Starting an Emergency Fund on a Human Trafficking Investigation
Anti-Predator Project released a statement on an emergency fundraiser regarding an ongoing human trafficking investigation. - September 14, 2015 - Anti Predator Project
Save Our Cemeteries Announces “Mourning In Louisiana” Tour
SOC Partners with Louisiana Landmarks Society for Unique 19th Century Mourning and Interment Customs Tour. - September 12, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Dine Out for Hunger Campaign
Local Restaurants Participating in September 15 Fundraiser Include Capital Grille, Maggiano’s, and Bertucci’s - September 11, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
MillionDogsClub Launches New Social Website That Offers a Creative and Meaningful Way to Donate to Dogs in Need
Today MillionDogsClub.com launched the first ever 1,000,000 dogs club. The goal of the MillionDogsClub is to create a unique community of dog lovers and raise awareness around the growing epidemic of animal cruelty by donating to organizations that help dogs who suffer and die every year due to negligence and abuse. - September 10, 2015 - MillionDogsClub
Vienna-Falls Chorus Rehearsal Space Changes Location
Starting September 8, 2015 Vienna-Falls Chorus weekly rehearsals have a new home. - September 07, 2015 - Song of Sonoma Chorus
Elizabeth Branch Announces Senior Director of Housing
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Courtney Fairbanks, Senior Director of Housing - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Free Zumba in Rahway
Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station. - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA