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GPHCC Received Funding from Santander Bank to Continue Its R+ Initiative Supporting the Recovery of Local Latino-Owned Businesses in Greater Philadelphia
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Santander Bank to support GPHCC's Small Business Development & Education Program’s Recalibrate, Retool, Restart (R+) Campaign, which provides tools and resources to Latino-owned businesses... - August 29, 2021 - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) Announces Its Move to North Philadelphia’s Concilio de Organizaciones Hispanas Headquarter Offices
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) has moved its offices to 141 East Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, within the Concilio de Organizaciones Hispanas complex. The offices were originally on Locust Street in Center City. “We are happy to be in the heart... - August 29, 2021 - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO Krystal R. Canady Announces Retirement
Krystal R. Canady, CEO Announced Retirement Plans for 2022 - August 28, 2021 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Completes Inter-Generational Project
Project Combines Child Care and Adult Services Program Collaborations - August 28, 2021 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Jin Violin Ministry Proudly Presents ENSEMBLE KALOS Bach Deep Pink Afternoon "Blessed Assurance" Program
Fairfax, Virginia, August 28, 3PM - Lede: The performers in the “Blessed Assurance” Program are an assembly of the greatest orchestra talent in the Washington, D.C. area. The ENSEMBLE KALOS will present this beautiful music message at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031, at 3pm. Reservations can be made online at the direct link to the Jin Vilolin Ministry page that will connect one the to the specific event reservation page. - August 20, 2021 - Living Water Medical Ministries
Hundreds of Families Receive Free School Supplies at the 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Washington, DC - This Saturday, August 14, 2021, Purpose Is Life partnered with the Family of Ricardo Duren to host their 14th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of families received supplies at the Brentwood Recreation Center in Ward 5. Backpacks contained materials for ages 4-17... - August 17, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Registration Now Open for "Spooktacular" Golf Tournament Hosted by Tampa Crossroads
August is National Golf Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than hitting the links in support of a good cause. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is excited to announce that registration for its Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now open... - August 13, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Skid Row Cooling Resources Provides Relief to Heat Crisis on Skid Row
The Skid Row Cooling Resources Coalition announces operation of 4 outdoor cooling centers in Skid Row to protect vulnerable residents, many of whom are unhoused and living in spaces with inadequate air conditioning, from the brutal impacts of historic heat. Heat is felt exponentially in urban areas... - August 11, 2021 - Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
NoMa Business Improvement District Brings Back Free Weekly Outdoor Movies; Public Invited to Join CiNoMatic Wednesday Nights Aug. 25–Oct. 27 at Alethia Tanner Park
Explore the world without leaving the neighborhood! On Wednesday evenings from August 25 – October 27, join the NoMa BID for CiNoMatic (formerly NoMa Summer Screen) at Alethia Tanner Park, and enjoy films that highlight some of the most beautiful places on earth. From Jamaica to Greece to Singapore, we’ll travel together around the world in celebration of the theme: Reignite Your Wanderlust! The fun begins one hour prior to showtime. - August 07, 2021 - NoMa Business Improvement District
PatriotsEngage.org Launches to Help Conservative Groups Engage More Effectively
New platform aggregates conservative news, shows and tech solutions to more actively engage. - August 04, 2021 - Patriots Engage
Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky Among 2021 Mentors for Jeff Ubben Posse Fellows Program
The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago CEO Dr. Tom Shanley and Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman will each host and mentor a member of the fifth cohort of Jeff Ubben Posse... - July 24, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Tampa Crossroads Awarded VA Grant to Continue to Help Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $418 million in grants to more than 260 nonprofit organizations nationwide in June, and Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is one of the lucky recipients. The grant funding supports Tampa... - July 11, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for 31 local Veterans during the month of July. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, works closely with the local... - July 04, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
40 Youth Entrepreneurs Launch 18 Businesses to Support Puerto Rico
Over 40 youth entrepreneurs graduate on July 3 from the SEEDS program, a STEM entrepreneurship curriculum managed by Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and education through economic development, and creating opportunities for women and children in Puerto... - July 01, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
BBBS of Big Sky Country Hosts Comedy & Cocktails
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country is excited to celebrate their 20th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Cocktail Party at Big Sky Resort on July 18 & 19, 2021. This event supports BBBS of Big Sky Country’s 262 participants while celebrating a long-standing Big Sky... - June 30, 2021 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country
Purpose Is Life, Inc. Receives Community Leader Award from Giant Food, LLC.
Purpose Is Life, Inc. a Washington, D.C. based nonprofit focused on providing services to adolescents and young adults from underserved communities, announced today that it was named the recipient of a donation from the Giant Food Community Leader Award program. This program allows a staff member to identify a charity of choice, and Purpose Is Life was selected. - June 25, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire Partners with Facebook Elevate and Coursera for Social Media Marketing Training
Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire is thrilled to be part of a new initiative launched by Goodwill Industries International, Facebook Elevate and Coursera to help job seekers master social media marketing skills. - June 19, 2021 - Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
100 Young Entrepreneurs Impacted by a STEM Curriculum in Puerto Rico
A hundred young entrepreneurs -- public school students from ages nine to 12 with a high economic need -- were positively impacted in 2020 by the SEEDS program developed by the nonprofit organization Friends of Puerto Rico. The unemployment rate for people in Puerto Rico between the ages of 15 and... - June 16, 2021 - Friends of Puerto Rico
"Compassion Through the Arts" Free Online Event June 15
"Compassion through the Arts" - a free online streaming event - will be presented June 15. It features a variety of accomplished musicians, visual artists, and poets whose works express compassion. - June 10, 2021 - Compassionate Houston Inc.
Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Raises $100,000 to Fight Cancer
The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $100,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - June 07, 2021 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi
Meals On Wheels Needs Volunteers to Help Deliver Food Packs for Hurricane Season on June 12
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, will deliver hurricane food packs on Saturday, June 12, to all Meals On Wheels St. Petersburg (MOWSP) and Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) recipients in preparation for this... - June 05, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
CivSense Lauds Pakistan Govt, NCOC Efforts on Anti-COVID Vac Campaign
Urges thorough research, verification into false news regarding Vaccine. - May 31, 2021 - CivSense
CivSense Proposes Solution for 3 Million Lacking IDs, Potentially Missing Jabs in Pakistan
Dr Mahwish Sohail Urges Over-30s to Get Vaccinated, Praises Government Measures - May 27, 2021 - CivSense
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to W Pasco: New Port Richey, Port Richey, Holiday, and Hudson
Delivering meals and shelf stable food to children, and their families, when attending school remotely. - May 27, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Posse Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Launch Arts Leadership Scholarship in Puerto Rico; Bard College Offers Full-Tuition Posse Scholarships to Students from Puerto Rico
The Posse Foundation is expanding to recruit art students in Puerto Rico through a new project launched in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family Fund and Bard College. Beginning this fall, the college success and youth leadership development organization will identify, select... - May 25, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Martin F. Baumann to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Martin F. Baumann, Adjunct Professor at The Washington Campus, to its Board of Directors. - May 22, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
Hope Seed Foundation Honors 20 Caregivers
"A caregiver needs care." Tasheba Gordon, a former caregiver of her mother for 7 years, wanted to honor those who care for others in the shadows. Most people don't even know what a caregiver is. Hope Seed Foundation is honoring 20 caregivers, 15 women, and 5 men, who were nominated by... - May 15, 2021 - Hope Seed Foundation, Inc.
New Jersey Celebrities Come Out for Hunger
With the need greater than ever, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's virtual Blue Jean Ball raises over $1.2 million. - May 14, 2021 - Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Meals On Wheels for Kids Needs Volunteer Drivers
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, is in great need of volunteers to help pack and deliver Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties each week. Background checked volunteers drive... - May 12, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to Brandon, Progress Village, Palm River, Riverview
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, is now delivering Meals On Wheels for Kids Tampa Bay (MOW4Kids) in Brandon, Progress Village, Palm River, Riverview in Hillsborough County. MOW4Kids delivers lunchtime meals to children... - May 12, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association Honors 100 Years of Leadership and Service
Historical Presentation Honoring More Than a Century of Volunteerism in the Local Sailing Community of Barnegat Bay - May 06, 2021 - Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association
Introducing Kiwi Cares Collections, a Children's Book Enterprise Owned by 8-Year-Old Philanthropist Kiara (Kiwi) Smith
Kidpreneur starts business at the age of 8 writing children's books with profits being donated to children in need. Kiwi writes children's books filled with lessons and engaging activities in each book that are published and sold on Amazon. There are 4 books through Kiwi Cares Collections. Over 105 books have been sold and 80 books are being donated to a non-profit working with at risk youth. Profits are donated to support other children in need. - May 03, 2021 - Kiwi Cares Collections
2021 NC Fine Wines Competition Results Announced
The Fifth Annual NC Fine Wines Competition results were announced tonight via Zoom with people from across the state and around the world. Due to COVID-19 concerns the Awards Ceremony, which is usually held in Winston-Salem as a Formal Black Tie Gala, was more casual and comfortable as guests... - April 30, 2021 - Fine Wines of NC
Jodie Sweetin is Motivating Change with Impactree
Since she was a small child, Jodie Sweetin has been in the spotlight. Cast as Stephanie Tanner on ABC’s Full House at the age of 5, Jodie Sweetin quickly became a household name, growing up in front of millions during Full House’s 8 season run. After graduating college, Jodie reentered... - April 29, 2021 - Impactree
Kislak Family Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Florida Literacy Coalition
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) has received $100,000 from the Kislak Family Foundation to support adult education and family literacy programs and initiatives in the Sunshine State. The grant from the Miami Lakes, Florida, foundation will support several new programs including: 1) online... - April 28, 2021 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Meals on Wheels for Kids Expands to Tarpon Springs, East Lake, Odessa and Palm Harbor
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, is now delivering Meals On Wheels for Kids Tampa Bay (MOW4Kids) in Tarpon Springs, East Lake, Odessa, and Palm Harbor in Pinellas County. MOW4Kids delivers lunchtime meals to children... - April 28, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
2021 North Carolina Fine Wines Competition to Announce 2021 Winners
The 5th Annual NC Fine Wines Competition will announce the top winners in their 2021 Competition on Wednesday Evening at 7:00 PM via Zoom Meeting. Known as the toughest wine competition in the country, its aim is to educate the public on those vineyards that are making the best wines made from 100% North Carolina vinifera and hybrid grapes. - April 24, 2021 - Fine Wines of NC
GPHCC Board Chair, Lou Rodriguez Steps Down and New Chair and Officers Elected
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) is pleased to announce the election of Nestor Torres as Board Chair. GPHCC’s Board also elected Lydia Holiat as Treasurer and Natily Santos as Young Professionals Network Representative. The new appointees will be introduced at... - April 24, 2021 - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Appointment of Beth Rosenstein to Its Board of Directors
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of Beth Rosenstein, Managing Principal for Deloitte Global Consulting Clients & Industries, to its Board of Directors. - April 16, 2021 - AmpleHarvest.org
In Partnership with the Pasco Food Policy Advisory Council, Network to End Hunger Expands Program Into Pasco County to Divert Food Surplus from Waste Stream
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, expands Creating a Regenerative Community Food System (CRCFS) program into Pasco County to help divert food surplus from the waste stream, in partnership with the Pasco Food Policy... - April 14, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
St. Louis Nonprofit Participates in International Women of Courage Awards
World Affairs Council of St. Louis is one of only 12 council chapters in the country to host the International Leadership Visitors Program. - April 11, 2021 - The World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Message from "Purpose Is Life" Founder and CEO
First Quarter Message from the Founder and CEO of Purpose Is Life, Inc. - April 06, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Community Outreach Organization, Purpose Is Life, Inc., Launched in Washington, DC
Purpose Is Life, Inc., a new community outreach organization, is built upon the belief that every individual should have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. For decades, statistics have shown that within urban areas throughout the United States, adolescents and young adults are... - April 06, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Meals On Wheels for Kids Needs Volunteers in Tampa
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, is in great need of volunteers to help pack and deliver Meals On Wheels for Kids (MOW4Kids) in Tampa each week. Packing boxes of food takes place at Community Stepping Stones (CSS)... - April 01, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Released from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Purpose Is Life, Inc. embraces principles and practices that acknowledge value in diversity of race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, culture, national origin, physical and mental ability, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make individual's... - March 31, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Applications Are Closing Soon for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Through Partnership with Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Cook County have partnered to provide the community with COVID-19 Recovery through Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance (ccERA). Applications opened on Thursday, March 11, 2021 and close on Friday, April 2, 2021. All applications and questions may be directed at... - March 27, 2021 - YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Meals On Wheels for Kids Expands to Zephyrhills and San Antonio
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research and program development, is now delivering Meals On Wheels for Kids Tampa Bay (MOW4Kids) in Zephyrhills and San Antonio in Pasco County. MOW4Kids delivers lunchtime meals to children who depend on school meals... - March 18, 2021 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
The GPHCC Will Hold Its 2021 Annual Meeting Presented by PECO Virtually Welcoming New Board Chair & Officers & Feature Dr. Thomas Farley
GPHCC’s annual gathering of its membership, board and supporters will get an insider’s look at GPHCC events, initiatives, and collaborations plus a food demonstration from our Dine Latino participants. - March 14, 2021 - Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce