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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.
Tribeca Performing Arts Center Announces 2026 - 2027 Season
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest-operating performance venue in Lower Manhattan, announces its 2026–2027 season of live performance, continuing its commitment to presenting high-quality, accessible programming across dance, music, family entertainment, and more. - July 23, 2026 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
ZionSphere Drops "From the Whale" - A Gospel Hip-Hop Anthem of Redemption That Demands to be Heard
"From the Whale," ZionSphere's debut gospel hip-hop anthem, launches today on all streaming platforms. Based on Jonah's story, the track speaks to being found in darkness—with the core message: "He doesn't wait for us to clean up. He comes into the mess." Both full and radio-edit versions available. Produced alongside the Jonah & The Whale VR experience launching Summer 2026. - July 21, 2026 - ZionSphere LLC
Winter Film Fest 2027 Call for Submissions
15th Annual International Film Festival, February 24-28, 2027, in New York City. Underrepresented voices in film to be featured at NYC’s celebration of local and global Indie Films. Filmmakers worldwide invited to submit work. - July 20, 2026 - Winter Film Festival
CCHR Tennessee Joins International Protest to Expose Coercive and Failed Mental Health Practices at Psychiatric Convention
Group Calls for Ending Electroshock and Greater Disclosure of Psychiatric Drug Risks Linked to Violence - July 20, 2026 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
7th Grade Initiative Support at The Gateway Family YMCA
7th Grade Students Receive Support Through Membership and Programs - July 18, 2026 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Project Boon to Distribute Up to 3,000 Backpacks and Groceries to Students Across the Inland Empire
Project Boon's annual Back-to-School Backpack Event on July 18 at Norte Vista High School will provide up to 3,000 backpacks and school supplies to under-resourced students across the Inland Empire and 210 Corridor. Through community partnerships, 300 families will also receive up to two weeks of groceries, plus free haircuts, family activities, and access to valuable community resources. - July 14, 2026 - Project Boon
MPAI Publishes “AI for Health” and “Neural Network Watermarking- Technologies”
MPAI has concluded its 68th General Assembly (MPAI-68) publishing AI for Health (MPAI-AIH) – Health Secure Platform (AIH-HSP) and Neural Network Watermarking (MPAI-NNW) – Technologies (TEC)” as MPAI Standards. - July 14, 2026 - MPAI
Chrome Angelz RC Announces Deadwood, South Dakota as Host Destination for 2027 Convention Following a Successful 2026 Gathering
Chrome Angelz RC, an international women’s motorcycle riding organization and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has announced that its 2027 Convention will be held in Deadwood, South Dakota. The announcement follows the successful completion of the organization’s 2026 Convention, which... - July 13, 2026 - Chrome Angelz RC International
Haircuts, Hot Meals, and Wheelchair Ramps: Faith Family Church Shows God’s Love in Practical Ways on Serve Day 2026
Faith Family Church is excited to announce its biggest Serve Day of the year, scheduled for Saturday, July 11. This day is a massive collaboration of compassion, uniting over 2,500 churches worldwide in a powerful movement to spread God’s love through practical acts of service. At pop-up Dream Centers across Baytown, Crosby, and La Porte, their 1,000+ Serve Team members will be providing free haircuts, groceries, school supplies, and clothing to help pre-registered families. - July 10, 2026 - Faith Family Church
Healthy Humor Celebrates 10 Years of Transforming Pediatric Care Through Joy at “A Decade of Delight” Gala
Healthy Humor (HH), a national nonprofit advancing emotional support, trauma-informed care in children's hospitals through the art of therapeutic clowning, will hold its 10th Anniversary Gala, A Decade of Delight, on Monday, October 19, 2026, at City Winery, NYC. The milestone evening will bring... - July 07, 2026 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Air Care Alliance Announces New Board Chairman and Executive Director
JJ Suarez Appointed Chairman; Barbara Sica Named Executive Director - July 07, 2026 - Air Care Alliance
Optivate Solutions Launches MonitorEasy, a Website Monitoring Platform for Nonprofits
Optivate Solutions today announced the launch of MonitorEasy, a continuous website monitoring platform built for nonprofits. MonitorEasy monitors uptime, SEO health, SSL certificates, and Core Web Vitals, delivering enterprise-grade capabilities at a fraction of what traditional tools cost. - June 26, 2026 - Optivate Solutions Inc
Positive Athlete to Honor North Texas' Most Positive Student-Athletes and Coaches at 2026 Awards Experience on June 30 in Frisco
Positive Athlete will conclude its 2025-26 North Texas program year on June 30 by honoring the region's most positive student-athletes and coaches during the 2026 North Texas Positive Athlete Awards Experience at the Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Frisco. The... - June 26, 2026 - Positive Athlete
The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, N.C.’s Newest Med School, Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Forever changing the future of healthcare in Southeastern North Carolina, the new School of Medicine (SOM) was announced in 2023 through a partnership between MU and Cape Fear Valley Health and the ribbon cutting helped signify once again how the dream has truly become the reality. - June 24, 2026 - Methodist University
Pennsylvania Team Wins National Academic Championship in Last-Question Thriller
A suburban Philadelphia high school captured a national academic title in dramatic fashion this spring, edging out top quiz teams from across the country in a virtual showdown that came down to the final math question. Marple Newtown High School of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, won the 2026 Hi-Q... - June 24, 2026 - FMFCU Foundation
INK Author Association Holds First Event in Canada and Honors Writers, with Sheikh Al-Karkari Recognized by Ontario Legislature
The INK Author Association, the writers' body of the Al-Noor Al-Karkari Institute, opened its first event in Canada as part of the Sufism Conference, bringing together writers and artists from more than a dozen countries. Founder Sheikh Mohamed-Faouzi Al-Karkari received a certificate of appreciation from Ontario MPP Sheref Sabawy, and the program honored several authors and included a musical tribute. - June 18, 2026 - Al-Karkari Institute
Hernando County Administrator Jeff Rogers Named Grand Marshal for 5th Annual Heroes Boat Parade Benefiting Florida Veterans and Celebrating America's 250th
The Hernando Beach Yacht Club's 5th Annual Heroes Boat Parade returns July 4, 2026, benefiting the Florida Veterans Foundation. Hernando County Administrator and Navy submarine veteran Jeff Rogers will serve as Grand Marshal during a patriotic celebration marking America's 250th anniversary. The event includes a decorated boat parade, live music, Quilts of Honor presentations, silent auction, raffle, and family activities. - June 15, 2026 - Hernando Beach Yacht Club
David Sola Launches Campaign to Run for Temecula Valley School Board in Area 4
Election season is in full bloom and there are two seats up for grabs on the TVUSD School Board. In area 4, David Sola has officially launched his campaign to run against current board member and president, Joseph Komrosky. David Sola, a local parent and the Director of Growth Enablement at... - June 13, 2026 - David Sola 4 TVUSD