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Nicky Dare Releases "Leadership Under Fire™," a Practical Workbook for Leading, Communicating and Making Decisions Under Pressure
New Leadership365° workbook equips professionals, teams and emerging leaders with practical exercises for building clarity, confidence and stronger decision-making in difficult, uncertain and high-pressure situations. - November 01, 2026 - iDARE® Inc
myLifeSite Welcomes Former Lifespace Communities Sales Professional Erik Wray Amid Record Growth
myLifeSite has hired senior living sales veteran Erik Wray as senior sales development representative amid growing demand for its MoneyGauge™ financial sales enablement platform. Wray brings 14+ years of experience and will help life plan communities improve financial education, prospect confidence, and sales outcomes. - October 30, 2026 - My LifeSite
Hernando Beach Yacht Club Hosts Annual Christmas Boat Parade December 12 to Support Toys for Tots; Public Invited to Watch Party
Hernando Beach Yacht Club hosts its annual Christmas Boat Parade Saturday evening, December 12, 2026, supporting Toys for Tots. Boat registration is open at HernandoBeachYC.com. The public is welcome at the club’s watch party, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten a child’s holiday. Last year’s collection filled a 24-foot container trailer and included 17 bicycles. Founded in 1978, HBYC proudly continues this community tradition. - October 30, 2026 - Hernando Beach Yacht Club
Donations Are Up, but Donors Are Down, Reports the Fundraising Effectiveness Project
New data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) show that dollars are up significantly. While the dollar amount of donations is up 6.6% over Q2 2025, those dollars continue to come from fewer donors. So far this year, the number of donors is down 1.6% year-over-year, while giving growth... - October 29, 2026 - GivingTuesday
Air Care Alliance Adds Andrew Broom, NBAA Chief Revenue Officer to Board of Directors
The Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nonprofit public service organization representing a nationwide network of volunteer pilot organizations who deliver impactful and inspiring humanitarian services through general aviation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Broom to the Air Care Alliance... - October 28, 2026 - Air Care Alliance
Neighbors Vote Sunny Bear Rescue a Nextdoor 2026 Fave Awards Winner in Nextdoor's 10th Annual Local Business Awards
Sunny Bear Rescue has been named a 2026 Nextdoor Fave Awards winner, the annual awards program that recognizes local businesses most loved by neighbors. - October 27, 2026 - Sunny Bear Rescue
Magshimey Herut North America and Herut New York City Announce the NYC Jewish Resilience Seminar
Herut New York City and Magshimey Herut North America will host the NYC Jewish Resilience Seminar on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Manhattan, bringing together experts in journalism, antisemitism, Jewish and Zionist education, community security, and public... - October 26, 2026 - Herut North America
Montford Point Marines Charlotte Chapter to Honor Legacy of Service and Social Change at Annual Gala
The Montford Point Marines Charlotte Chapter will celebrate the enduring legacy of the Montford Point Marines at its Gala on October 30, 2026, while recognizing and supporting the next generation through its annual scholarship awards. The Gala will feature distinguished guest speaker Brigadier General Twanda “Tia” Young, USA (Ret.) - October 22, 2026 - Montford Point Marines Association
L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition Marks 35th Anniversary in the Heart of Hollywood
Capitol flags honor a Hollywood institution presenting the life and legacy of Scientology’s Founder. - October 20, 2026 - Church of Scientology International
SFC Virginia Invites the Community to Adopt Pets in Need of Loving Homes During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
Adoption events will take place at PetSmart stores in Fredericksburg and Stafford October 21–25, with adoption fees reduced by 50% through support from the Petfinder Foundation. Every pet deserves the chance to have a loving home. As shelters and rescues across Virginia continue to operate... - October 19, 2026 - SFC Virginia Animal Rescue
19th Annual A Taste of Dr. Phillips Returns with Food & Drinks, Live Music and Community Impact
More than 20 restaurants, wine, beer, cocktails and The Down Brothers come together for an all-inclusive celebration benefiting local charitable causes. - October 15, 2026 - Be Great! Network
BeatSUD Foundation Launches Pilot Study of Music for People with Opioid Use Disorder
The small, 24-person pilot-test will help shape a larger study called TONES that people can join from home. TONES will compare personalized music with certain features to music without those features in those with addiction to opioids to learn whether music can provide added support during recovery. The Foundation grew from the co-founders’ loss of a son and the book "A Voice From Heaven." - October 14, 2026 - BeatSUD Foundation, Inc.
Championing BelongingWORKS: Clubhouse International Partners with World Federation for Mental Health and 36 Clubhouses for World Mental Health Day
Clubhouse International, a global mental health organization, is pleased to present, BelongingWORKS, a World Mental Health Day 2026 campaign, which highlights the powerful solution that Clubhouses offer for overcoming isolation and promoting mental health recovery: a place everyone belongs. - October 10, 2026 - Clubhouse International
Nona's Supper Club Comes to The Flying Monkey Theatre
A NYC Premiere Interactive Musical Comes to the Historic Flying Monkey Theatre in Plymouth, NH. - October 10, 2026 - The Flying Monkey Theatre
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day® on October 28
Local Organization Part of National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - October 08, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Hope in Action Raffle to Support YMCA Financial Assistance
Only 250 Tickets Available with First Prize Maximum of $10,000 Cash - October 08, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Fall 2026 Veterans Wellness Initiative
Free 12-Week Wellness Program for Veterans Now Registering in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union - October 08, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 60 Years of Service in Union
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Anniversary of Branch Charter - October 07, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Advocates from Across the Nation Meet with Federal Lawmakers to Champion Mental Health Clubhouses
On September 30, Clubhouse International and Fountain House United co-hosted the first Recovery Is Possible Clubhouse Congressional Advocacy Day, bringing 100 Clubhouse members and staff from 17 states to Washington, D.C. Participants met with federal lawmakers to advocate for their local Clubhouses and federal support for the national Clubhouse movement, advancing community-based recovery for people living with serious mental illness. - October 01, 2026 - Clubhouse International
Celebrated Actress Essence Atkins, Star of Half and Half and Are We There Yet?, to Emcee Healthy Humor’s 10th Anniversary Gala, “A Decade of Delight”
October 19 celebration at City Winery NYC will mark a decade of bringing joy, connection, and emotional support to children and families in hospitals across the country - September 30, 2026 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Adoptions From The Heart Announces Fall Educational Series for Adoptive and Prospective Adoptive Families
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is excited to announce its 2026 Fall Educational Series, a collection of virtual educational opportunities designed to provide families with practical information, guidance and insight throughout their adoption journeys. Hosted on Zoom, the Fall Educational Series... - September 20, 2026 - Adoptions From The Heart
Launchpad Begins New Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Opportunity in St. Petersburg
Launchpad, a new St. Petersburg initiative focused on entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, is addressing one of the most difficult challenges facing aspiring entrepreneurs: turning a promising idea into a viable business. - September 18, 2026 - CodeBoxx Foundation
Stand Up To Poverty and NAACP Islip Smithtown Branch Serve More Than 200 Families at Central Islip Community Health Fair
Thirty-five healthcare professionals and more than 50 community organizations joined forces to provide free health services, education, food and family resources - September 18, 2026 - Stand Up To Poverty
Lealman Exchange to Host Free Community Health Fair for Local Families
More than 30 organizations will offer screenings, resources and activities at first-time Treasure Your Health event - September 16, 2026 - St. Petersburg Foundation
akoyaGO Launches New Initiative, Turning Every Booth Visit Into a Nonprofit Donation
akoyaGO has launched akoyaGO Gives, an initiative that replaces traditional conference swag with direct donations to local nonprofits. At each conference this season, attendees can scan a QR code at the akoyaGO booth and choose from vetted local nonprofits — often recommended by akoyaGO's own foundation clients — and the company donates $5 on their behalf. - September 15, 2026 - akoyaGO
Healing Garden to Unveil New Outdoor Art Installation During Annual Perennial 5K Walk Fundraiser
Daymarc Foundation-funded installation by artist Susan Gentile expands the Healing Garden's commitment to creating spaces for reflection, connection, and healing in nature. - September 14, 2026 - Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center
2026 Tapestry of Black Voices Awards Celebrate Conversations That Document Contemporary Black Life
National intergenerational conversation initiative spotlights local voices shaping Black communities across America. - September 07, 2026 - Conversations in Color
Guatemala Welcomes Its Citizens Home During Los Angeles Celebration of Guatemalan Heritage
Guatemalans living in the greater Los Angeles area gathered at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International in Hollywood for a special community event that provided an opportunity to meet directly with prominent Guatemalan officials, learn about developments in Guatemala, and discover ways they can participate in and contribute to their country while living abroad. - September 03, 2026 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre
Steve Napleton Auto Group Expands into Elmhurst with Two Dealership Acquisitions
Two new dealerships expand the family-owned automotive group to 13 Chicagoland locations - September 01, 2026 - Steve Napleton Auto Group
Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Launches to Drive Economic Growth Across North Central Florida
Empowering businesses across North Central Florida through strategic networking, shared resources, and bilateral commerce anchored in Creation, Connection, and Contribution. - August 28, 2026 - Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
Karkariya Mawlid 2026 Unites Seekers from Four Continents in Devotion, Humanitarian Service, and Scholarship
Al-Karkari Institute highlights the Eighth International Week of Sufism, held by the Karkariya order in Al-Aaroui, Morocco, for the Mawlid of 1448 AH / 2026. Under the theme "Ihsani Guidance for Building Food Security and Economic Stability," seekers from the United States, Canada, France, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan and Saudi Arabia joined a night of remembrance, an international blood donation drive, and a conference on the Moroccan zawiya as a model of solidarity and sustainable development. - August 28, 2026 - Al-Karkari Institute
MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $15,000 in Mini-Grants to 10 Michigan Organizations
MotorCities National Heritage Area has awarded $14,832 in 2026 Mini-Grants to 10 Michigan organizations for projects that preserve, interpret and promote the state’s automotive and labor heritage. - August 28, 2026 - MotorCities National Heritage Area
MotorCities National Heritage Area Awards More Than $100,000 in Challenge Grants to Seven Michigan Projects
MotorCities awarded $111,500 in Partnership Challenge Grants that supports seven larger projects involving automotive design, historic preservation, accessibility, heritage tourism, youth education, environmental recreation, and architectural study. - August 28, 2026 - MotorCities National Heritage Area
Baltimore Community Leaders Unite to Fuel Research and Hope at Maryland Night of Champions
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's DC/Maryland/Virginia Chapter will host the 2026 Maryland Night of Champions on October 8 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The event will honor Dr. Tony Guerrerio as the 2026 Medical Champion and LT Marie "May" Oberlin with the Chloe Hannah Leadership Award. The evening aims to raise $150,000 to support groundbreaking research, patient programs, education, and advocacy for the 1 in 100 Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease. - August 27, 2026 - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Québec-Based Non-Profit Workshops for Biodiversity to Showcase Local Action and Biodiversity Solutions at COP17 in Armenia
At COP17 in Armenia, Québec-based non-profit Workshops for Biodiversity will showcase how local action can accelerate the implementation of global biodiversity goals. The organization will highlight Québec initiatives focused on three key pathways for biodiversity action: mainstreaming biodiversity into decisions, building capacity among stakeholders, and advancing biodiversity education. - August 27, 2026 - Workshops for biodiversity
Tech and Innovation Leaders Unite to Launch the Spirit of St. Louis AI Innovation Center
The new Center will enable access to high-performance computing, drive AI Innovation and regional economic growth, and establish a new global digital utility for AI for good. - August 26, 2026 - GeoSTL
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin to Present Hospital Partner of the Year Award to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at Healthy Humor's 10th Anniversary Gala
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, Chair of the Council's Committee on Hospitals, will also join the milestone celebration honoring leaders who have advanced arts-based, whole-person care for children and families. - August 25, 2026 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant to Support LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA
LiveSTRONG® at the YMCA is a supportive well-being initiative for cancer survivors. - August 22, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tampa Bay Leaders Take the Runway to Empower Women at Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Annual Fashion Show.
Some of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable community leaders, business professionals and local personalities will trade their everyday roles for the runway on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Dress for Success Tampa Bay presents its annual Empowerment on the Runway: Bold Steps, Bright Futures at... - August 21, 2026 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Junior Athletes for Community Empowers Young Volunteers to Make a Difference Through Community Service
Junior Athletes for Community (JAC), a youth-led nonprofit organization, continues to bring students together through meaningful community service. Through food and hygiene kit distributions, park cleanups, donation drives, and outreach programs, JAC volunteers are helping individuals and families in need while developing leadership, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to service. - August 19, 2026 - Junior Athletes for Community
Vintage Flying Museum Honors Aviation Pioneer Jackie Cochran with New Nose Art on Historic Beech E18S
The Vintage Flying Museum proudly announces the unveiling of new nose art on Jackie Cochran’s Beech E18S, N13JC, newly renamed “Jackie” in tribute to one of aviation’s most accomplished and influential women. - August 17, 2026 - Vintage Flying Museum
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $50 Orchestra / $42 Front Mezzanine / $35 Mezzanine. - August 12, 2026 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Cirque-tacular’s Spooktacular, in Association with DCA Productions
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, presents Cirque-tacular’s Spooktacular, in Association with DCA Productions on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00PM. - August 12, 2026 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
America's Gardens Are Ready. Now It's Time to Feed Communities.
AmpleHarvest.org launches Harvest for Hunger Month, the nationwide culmination of its Plant for Hunger campaign, connecting home gardeners with local food pantries during peak harvest season. - August 10, 2026 - AmpleHarvest.org
barkha dance co. presents icchā
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center presents barkha dance co. presents icchā on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $40 General Admission. - August 10, 2026 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
“We Did More Than Integrate — We Changed the Corps’ Way of Thinking” -the Montford Points Marines Association Chapter 5
Montford Point Marines Chapter 5 Celebrates the Legacy of America’s First Black Marines with Honored Guest Medal of Honor Recipient Major James Capers, USMC Ret. - August 03, 2026 - Montford Point Marines Association
800 Hazards Mapped in 90 Days: Everyday Advocates Hits Milestone Across South Florida
Everyday Advocates hits a major milestone, mapping 800+ South Florida neighborhood safety hazards across Broward and Miami-Dade counties in just 90 days. - August 03, 2026 - Everyday Advocates
Medal of Honor Recipient Major James Capers Jr. to Headline Montford Point Marines Chapter 5 Annual Gala
Medal of Honor recipient Major James Capers Jr., USMC (Ret.), whose extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War recently earned the nation's highest military decoration, will serve as the honored guest at the Montford Point Marines Association Chapter 5 Annual Gala on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at... - August 03, 2026 - Montford Point Marines Association
Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports Easing Donor Losses in Q1 2026 — But New Data Shows Growth Isn't Sticking
New data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) shows that there was an estimated 4.3% increase in dollars raised in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, still healthy but decelerating from 5.4% growth a year earlier. At the same time, donor counts fell an estimated 0.8% from the... - July 29, 2026 - GivingTuesday
World Animal Welfare Launches Free Global Platform Connecting Animal Shelters With Volunteers
World Animal Welfare Inc., a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched a free global platform connecting animal shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries with volunteers. Unlike most work-exchange platforms, WAW charges neither shelters nor volunteers. Shelters list standardized volunteer positions and message applicants directly. The platform is already active across 10+ countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Greece, Mexico, and Thailand, with more shelters onboarding worldwide. - July 23, 2026 - World Animal Welfare Inc.