Latest news releases from PR.com for Foundations. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:41:44 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109220 The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) will host a Moroccan art exhibit, sale, and silent auction on Wednesday, October 15th 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Urban Center, New York Palace Hotel (457 Madison Avenue). Featured artists include Hamid Kachmar (mixed techniques), Alan Keohane (black and white photography), and Dennie Kirtley (color photography). The event will also feature signed prints from The Butter Man book [PR.com - October 07, 2008] High Atlas Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/109220 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109006 Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™ raised more than $212,000, a record breaking amount for the fundraiser. The 23rd annual Toast was held on Sunday, March 9 at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh. More than 1,200 guests were in attendance, including the event’s honorary [PR.com - October 04, 2008] A Toast To The Triangle http://www.pr.com/press-release/109006 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108794 Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization will host a Day of Dining on Tuesday, October 7 at 518 West Italian Café, located at 518 West Jones St. The Italian café will donate 10 percent of the day’s sales to Me Fine. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., a limited menu of pizzas, salads and desserts will be [PR.com - October 03, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/108794 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108856 The Cosanti Foundation presents the twenty-seventh annual Colly Concert at Arcosanti on October 11, 2008, honoring the life of Corolyn "Colly" Woods Soleri. It sounds like an architectural fairy tale. Paolo Soleri falls in love with the elder daughter of his first client, Nora Woods, as they all build an innovative desert house in Cave Creek Arizona. A honeymoon to Italy lasts five years and yields a [PR.com - October 03, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/108856 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108279 Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Lori K. Lee, executive director of the foundation, was honored with the Friend for Life award on Sept. 27 at the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference held at the Raleigh Convention Center. Speaking of Women’s Health is a nonprofit organization that advocates the education of women regarding [PR.com - October 01, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/108279 http://www.pr.com/press-release/107995 Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities. [PR.com - September 28, 2008] Brighton Center http://www.pr.com/press-release/107995 http://www.pr.com/press-release/107861 The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. [PR.com - September 26, 2008] Malaria Foundation International http://www.pr.com/press-release/107861 http://www.pr.com/press-release/107546 Energy Medicine Foundation sponsors a free teleconference featuring prominent West Coast Psychologist, Dr Keith Alstedter. Energy Medicine Foundation presents the next of an ongoing public service series called “Ask The Expert”. Each person who signs up on the Energy Medicine Foundation website can ask a question. The expert answers as many of the entered questions as possible during the one hour [PR.com - September 26, 2008] Energy Medicine Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/107546 http://www.pr.com/press-release/107500 Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project will be distinguished for its successful implementation as a "Feature Commitment" on the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Website during the 2008 CGI Annual Meeting in New York, September 24 - 26. [PR.com - September 25, 2008] Hashoo Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/107500 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106728 Human Nature Dance Theatre returns to Arcosanti. [PR.com - September 21, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/106728 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106518 Colorectal Cancer Patient to Hike a 160 Mile Long Stretch of the Appalachian Trail in support of the Colon Cancer Alliance. [PR.com - September 20, 2008] Colon Cancer Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/106518 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106611 Within five days of its launch, the ‘Help Bihar’ campaign achieved an overwhelming response and support. Executed for resource mobilization campaign for Plan India with concept and design by Quasar media, this innovative promotion is the most successful viral campaign in the history of Digital Marketing in India. Launched on 12th September, the viral, which started with just 20 people, has been forwarded to [PR.com - September 19, 2008] Plan India http://www.pr.com/press-release/106611 http://www.pr.com/press-release/106026 Presentation Addresses Poverty, Education and Health Issues Affecting America’s Children. [PR.com - September 18, 2008] Brighton Center http://www.pr.com/press-release/106026 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105844 Important public safety information and helpful tips from industry and academic experts on how Americans can address a number of social issues, including disasters, routine crime, terrorism, energy conservation, green living and more. [PR.com - September 18, 2008] Homeland Security Foundation of America http://www.pr.com/press-release/105844 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105402 ARISE will use the grant from the Rotary Club to purchase a new video camera in order to better train their staff of Life Skills Instructors, and as a way to provide streaming video and webinars to its website. [PR.com - September 14, 2008] ARISE Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/105402 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105362 Stroke Awareness Organization Walks in Solidarity with National Stomp Out Sickle Cell. [PR.com - September 14, 2008] Minds that Matter- The Morris Foundation for Pediatric Neurology http://www.pr.com/press-release/105362 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105141 A Nationwide, Non-Partisan Event Designed to Draw Public Attention to Issues Affecting America’s Children. [PR.com - September 13, 2008] Brighton Center http://www.pr.com/press-release/105141 http://www.pr.com/press-release/105364 More than $4 million awarded to build stronger and healthier neighborhoods. [PR.com - September 12, 2008] Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan http://www.pr.com/press-release/105364 http://www.pr.com/press-release/104892 The City of Wayne will host a dedication ceremony for its new Play 4 All Boundless Park at Soroptimist Park at 6 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 17. Located off John St., just west of Wayne Rd, this park is just the fourth of its kind in metropolitan Detroit. It features a universally-accessible playscape that accommodates every type of mobility, including wheelchairs, walkers and canes. Several local dignitaries are expected to be [PR.com - September 12, 2008] Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan http://www.pr.com/press-release/104892 http://www.pr.com/press-release/104518 Event will benefit three non-profit animal charities: Animal Rescue Center, National Canine Cancer Foundation and Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue. [PR.com - September 10, 2008] Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue http://www.pr.com/press-release/104518 http://www.pr.com/press-release/104095 The Cosanti Foundation presents a Different Skies Electronic Music Festival concert and dinner on Saturday, September 20, 2008. [PR.com - September 07, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/104095 http://www.pr.com/press-release/103125 Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily)’s founder was the honor of the Courage Award by the Liberian Image Awards (LIA) on August 30, 2008. Held at Bethesda Theatre, located at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, the theme of the event was "Embrace & Inspire Creativity in the Liberian Community to uplift its Global and Positive Image." With a mission to “honor the vision of upholding, uplifting and [PR.com - September 02, 2008] Tigerlily Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/103125 http://www.pr.com/press-release/102956 Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization has been named company charity of choice for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q (SCNB), North Carolina’s largest barbecue chain restaurant. As SCNB’s company charity of choice, Me Fine will be the first organization considered for charitable contributions. To kick off the new [PR.com - August 31, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/102956 http://www.pr.com/press-release/102976 200 representatives from the entertainment industry raised $70,000 in one evening at The Cynopsis Foundation Charity Dinner and Auction at Chelsea Pier Sixty. 100% of the funds raised will go to Kids In Need and EarthEcho, two charities dedicated to enhancing and improving the lives of generations to come. [PR.com - August 31, 2008] The Cynopsis Foundation, Inc http://www.pr.com/press-release/102976 http://www.pr.com/press-release/102822 Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. [PR.com - August 29, 2008] Malaria Foundation International http://www.pr.com/press-release/102822 http://www.pr.com/press-release/102364 Family Relief Fund, helping families who have a critically ill child, is holding a Black and White Masquerade event in West Sacramento at the Ramada Plaza on September 27, 2008 from 7-10p.m. Tickets at eventbrite on the net. [PR.com - August 28, 2008] Family Relief Fund http://www.pr.com/press-release/102364 http://www.pr.com/press-release/102307 The “Film Arts Collection” to Document Over 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking in the San Francisco Bay Area. [PR.com - August 27, 2008] Film Arts Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/102307 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101810 The Eccentric Club, once an important institution in the British society, closed down in the mid-1980s, is about to make a daring comeback to the London clubland on 29th of August - this time not in Mayfair, but in Bloomsbury. [PR.com - August 25, 2008] The Eccentric Club (UK) http://www.pr.com/press-release/101810 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101971 Once labeled a troublemaker and at-risk kid himself, Edmund Benson started the ARISE Foundation in 1986 to teach life skills to youth in the juvenile justice system. Benson is now celebrating his 79th birthday by giving over 100 important books to the international nonprofit community by allowing them to be translated and used under a creative commons license free of charge. [PR.com - August 24, 2008] ARISE Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/101971 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101692 Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Valonda Calloway, WRAL anchor, has been named Master of Ceremonies for the organization’s 3rd Annual Purse Gala scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. In addition to her position at WRAL, Calloway serves as a member of the Me Fine [PR.com - August 23, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/101692 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101442 The Lambda Foundation exists to foster for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people - educational, social, cultural, health and artistic projects and programs in the Greater Pittsburgh area through grants and scholarships to organizations and Individuals. The Lambda Foundation was incorporated in 1983. The first grants were awarded in 1984. Over the past 25 years the Foundation has awarded nearly $800,000 back [PR.com - August 21, 2008] Lambda Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/101442 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98739 On July 15, 2008, the Glow Foundation, a provider of financial education, mentoring, and "unmet need" scholarships to high-potential, college-ready students from under-resourced communities, awarded its 2008 scholarships to twenty six students in the Bay Area. A crowd of 130 attendees, including students, their families, volunteers, mentors and donors gathered to celebrate their success. The award ceremony and [PR.com - August 21, 2008] Glow Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/98739 http://www.pr.com/press-release/101050 Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough will host The Beginning of The End of Lupus fundraiser, in support of his Dorough Lupus Foundation (DLF), on September 3, 2008 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. [PR.com - August 20, 2008] DLF Canada http://www.pr.com/press-release/101050 http://www.pr.com/press-release/100775 The Washington Mystics will be attending Tigerlily Foundation's Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction event on August 28, 2008 to support young women affected by breast cancer. [PR.com - August 15, 2008] Tigerlily Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/100775 http://www.pr.com/press-release/99806 The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A [PR.com - August 10, 2008] Malaria Foundation International http://www.pr.com/press-release/99806 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98858 The Cosanti Foundation presents a six-course dinner followed by a Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chamber Winds concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. [PR.com - August 06, 2008] Cosanti Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/98858 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98763 The late pioneer heart surgeon Michael DeBakey attributed his longevity to genetics and not smoking. However, Alzheimer’s disease and brain longevity expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. believes that mental exercise and brain aerobics played a big role. [PR.com - August 06, 2008] alzheimersprevention.org http://www.pr.com/press-release/98763 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98929 A Crop—for the Cure: Crafts and Creativity Raise Money for Breast Cancer Fund. Ever thought your scrapbooking hobby could help cure breast cancer? Put your creativity to the task by learning new scrapbooking techniques and tips while supporting a worthy cause. Join Athena’s Pink Ladies team leader Tara Meacham for a unique fundraiser on August 16th: A Crop—for the Cure! Donors will attend a [PR.com - August 06, 2008] Athena's Pink Ladies http://www.pr.com/press-release/98929 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97817 The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the appointment of Elizabeth C. Sullivan as Vice President, Community Investment. Sullivan will oversee the program and grantmaking activities of the Community Foundation. Formerly a senior vice president for capital programs at The Kresge Foundation in Troy, Mich., she brings to the Community Foundation a deep knowledge and commitment to southeastern [PR.com - July 31, 2008] Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan http://www.pr.com/press-release/97817 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97131 Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the steering committee for the 3rd Annual Purse Gala has been formed. The 3rd Annual Purse Gala will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. The event will feature a live auction of unique, designer and one-of-a-kind purses, including items [PR.com - July 26, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/97131