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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
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to the Students of Goulds Community
Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book... - August 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Dream Team Directors Never Lost Inspirational Focus Throughout the Pandemic
“Create your own future.” It’s a time-tested axiom Dream Team Directors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir have obviously taken to heart. Where others see only impossible obstacles, the award-winning filmmakers, featured recently in an episode of Scientology Network’s Meet a... - August 10, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
Million Kids Predicts Prostitution Will be California's Silent Tsunami
There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and allow those previously convicted of prostitution, or related offenses, to have their sentences overturned or dismissed as reported by MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization... - August 09, 2021 - Million Kids
Drug-Free Tennessee Enjoys Community Partnerships at National Night Out Against Crime
Helping rid Nashville neighborhoods of drugs and crime, Drug-Free Tennessee distributes Truth About Drugs booklets at neighborhood events on National Night Out Against Crime. - August 07, 2021 - Drug Free South
The Way to Happiness Sees Smiles Abounding During Friendship Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville and The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee held the annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021. - August 07, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
SouthEast Innovation Institute Aligned for Success to Assist Tech Companies
The SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 research institute, is uniquely aligned through their partnerships and personnel to help companies identify and acquire government funding. The organization is rapidly growing across the Southeast U.S. to expand technology commercialization for small businesses and align military innovative needs with private commercial interests. - August 06, 2021 - SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII)
Parker Symphony Performing a Free Concert
The Parker Symphony Orchestra will be performing a free community concert titled, "Remembrance and Hope" on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the PACE Center in Parker, Colorado. - August 06, 2021 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Keep Irving Beautiful Present Annual Awards Local Community Members Honored at Ceremony
The annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Awards ceremony was held on August 2 in the First Baptist Church of Irving Fellowship Hall. Guests were treated to the beautiful sound of harp music as they entered the room, provided by the talented Becky Scherschell. Volunteers Elouise McMillian,... - August 06, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Returns for 10th Annual Celebration of Indie Film
Winter Film Awards showcases films from emerging filmmakers from around the world in all genres, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. The Festival runs September 23-October 2 in New York City. The lineup includes 91 films from 28 countries, 7 free education sessions and amazing parties. - August 06, 2021 - Winter Film Awards
Makefield Women’s Association Launches Sneaker Collection Fundraiser
Makefield Women's Association (MWA) is holding a sneaker collection fundraiser through the beginning of September. MWA will earn funds based on the total quantity of gently worn, used, and new sneakers collected. GotSneakers.com, a social enterprise, will issue funds in compensation for the... - August 06, 2021 - Makefield Women's Association
Horizons National Receives $25,000 Grant from Newman’s Own Foundation
Horizons National has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. The award to Horizons National was made by Newman’s Own Foundation as part of its commitment to the empowerment of... - August 05, 2021 - Horizons National
4Curls, LLC Launches Growth Academy
How a Mother and Daughter are Cleaning Up Black Hair Care. - August 03, 2021 - 4Curls, LLC
Basketball Industry Veteran Alton Byrd Joins The Book Fairies’ Board of Directors
Former Pro Player and Team Executive of WNBA Team Atlanta Dream, Byrd Brings Unique Strategic Guidance to Growing Literacy Non-Profit, The Book Fairies - August 02, 2021 - The Book Fairies
Worldwide Discipleship Association Launches Leadership Institute
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) to host a virtual launch party for its new Leadership Institute learning platform on August 13 at 9:45 a.m. ET on Facebook Live. - July 31, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
The Way to Happiness Invites Community to Youth-Led Friendship Day
The Church of Scientology Nashville and The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee are planning the annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021. - July 31, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
Church of Scientology Nashville Shares Tools for Community Safety
The Church of Scientology Nashville is inspiring other churches across the city with effective measures to help return to in-person services safely. - July 31, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
"Gitenstein Nomination for Ambassador to the European Union is Good News for US and Europe," Says Alianta Chair Jim Rosapepe
Alianta, the DC-based organization dedicated to strengthening Romanian-American cultural, economic and security ties, praised President Joe Biden’s nomination of its co-founder, Mark Gitenstein, as US Ambassador to the European Union. Alianta is a national organization of Americans, US... - July 30, 2021 - Alianta
Aging Better Expo 2021
Elderwerks is offering a 5-day interactive and virtual experience where attendees will learn in a fun, engaging live-streamed expo that includes expert education and tips on aging topics. - July 29, 2021 - Elderwerks
VaroTeam, a Leader in Bookkeeping Services, Announces That It Created an Offering Dedicated to Nonprofit Organizations and Social Impact Ventures
VaroTeam, one of the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, has added a service line to serve nonprofit organizations and social impact ventures. With three levels of service offered in this new business model, VaroTeam’s clients will receive higher quality data at a lower cost and assist nonprofits in managing tight budgets and compliance with significant governance requirements. - July 29, 2021 - VaroTeam
Worldwide Discipleship Association to Publish First Spanish Workbook for Restoring Your Heart Ministry
Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) announced today that it will publish the Spanish edition of its Restoring Your Heart (RYH) workbook, "Procesando El Dolor (Processing Pain)," this summer on Kindle. The workbook is part of WDA’s new “RYH en Español”... - July 29, 2021 - Worldwide Discipleship Association
Oratorical World Championships 2021 Winners - Optimist International
On behalf of Optimist International, the Optimist International Foundation, and the Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation, the Oratorical Committee were pleased to honor all scholarships for the Regionals and World Championship by fully funding thousands of students at all levels of Oratorical winners, totaling over $200,000 in scholarship dollars awarded for the year of 2021. - July 28, 2021 - Optimist International
Miss Bikini United States Crowned at Miami Swimweek
The annual Miss Bikini United States pageant kicked off Miami Swim Week on July 7 with SwimSET, a swimwear and resort show featuring 10 up and coming swimwear designers from the U.S., Brazil and Colombia. This year the Miss Bikini SwimSET FashionShow featured an 80’s theme. The 45 pageant... - July 27, 2021 - Miss Bikini US
Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) Program Expands to Support Families in Florida
The Jockey Being Family Foundation (JBF) and Selfless Love Foundation (SLF) have come together to support the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E™) efforts to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Florida. The TAC... - July 26, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Dwell Orphan Care Receives Grant Funding
Organizational growth and development is planned for a nonprofit serving foster and adoptive families in central PA as result of and award from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. - July 24, 2021 - Dwell Orphan Care
International Rett Syndrome Foundation to Host 14th Annual Strollathon
Non-profit organization's St. Louis event to raise money for research treatments. - July 24, 2021 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
Tennessee United for Human Rights Celebrates 2021 Mandela Day
Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages. - July 24, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Fourth Annual Caving Expedition to Raise Funds to Support Canadian Veterans and Their Families – Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness 2021
Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness is a caving expedition and fundraising campaign aimed at raising awareness and support for veterans and their families suffering from the devastating consequences of PTSD and other forms of mental illness. - July 23, 2021 - PPCLI Foundation
MPAI Lays the Foundations for a Mixed Reality Collaborative Spaces Standard
At its 10th General Assembly, the international, unaffiliated Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence (MPAI) standards association has continued the development of 4 standards, progressed the study of functional requirements of 4 projects and refined the definition of two... - July 23, 2021 - MPAI
Chuck E. Cheese Partners with KIB for Juneteenth Project; Group Gives Back at Running Bear Park
Irving-based CEC Entertainment, the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and delivery-only Pasqually's Pizza & Wings brands, recently reached out to Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) to help facilitate a day of service for their... - July 17, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Church of Scientology Involves Youth for International Friendship Day Celebration
The Church of Scientology Nashville is planning its annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021 to be held at the end of July. - July 17, 2021 - The Way to Happiness
New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty Mccollum and Don Young Introduce the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act. - July 15, 2021 - Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Action Group
GivingTuesday Opens Applications for Global Fellowship of Grassroots Leaders
GivingTuesday’s Starling Collective is a global learning lab and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers, activists, artists, and changemakers. The program recognizes, supports, and uplifts the extraordinary leadership arising from within communities to meet needs and provide healing, leadership that is often under-recognized and under-supported. Applications are now being accepted through September 1, 2021. - July 15, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Even Keel Tattoo Parlor Partners with Non-Profit, Shark Allies, for 5th Annual Shark Weekend Fundraiser
Shark Allies and Even Keel Tattoo partner for the 5th Annual Shark Weekend event to raise funds for 501c3 non-profit, to help protect sharks. - July 14, 2021 - Shark Allies
APFED to Host Virtual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophil-Associated Diseases, July 14-16, 2021
EOS Connection 2021 will feature the latest research developments, practical management strategies, and opportunities for attendees to connect on an all-virtual platform. - July 14, 2021 - APFED
One Hundred Twenty One Authors Join the Firebird Book Award Circle of Winners
Second quarter book award winners are announced. - July 14, 2021 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
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
College Diabetes Network Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
New members bring wide variety of of experiences to seasoned organization. - July 10, 2021 - The College Diabetes Network
Olympic Gold Medalist, Tatiana Gutsu to Launch Where Dreams Begin, Day of Olympic Games
Tatiana Gutsu, Nataliia Isaieva and Alkawther Makki join forces as co-founders of Where Dreams Begin, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “Empower Children to Succeed.” The incredibly dedicated and passionate trio is working hands-on overtime to launch Friday, July 23, 2021. - July 07, 2021 - Where Dreams Begin
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Announces 2021 Crystal Vision Award Recipients
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) is excited to announce the award recipients for the Crystal Vision Awards. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue... - July 07, 2021 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
Oratorical World Championships Goes Virtual
In 2021, students from around the globe will once again have the opportunity to compete for scholarships in the Optimist International Oratorical World Championships. The Regionals and World Championships will be live-streamed from St. Louis, MO. - July 06, 2021 - Optimist International
Jump Rope for Hope Loves Company
This past weekend, Hope Loves Company launched the Jump Rope for Hope Loves Company fundraiser to raise awareness for its mission as well as critical funding. Founded in 2012, Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit in the U.S. to provide both educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one living with ALS. - July 05, 2021 - Hope Loves Company
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
Church of Scientology Announces International Friendship Day Celebration 2021
The Church of Scientology Nashville has just announced a Friendship Day Celebration for 2021 to be held at the end of July. - July 03, 2021 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Local Non-Profits Join Together in "Paws & Praise" Free Rabies Vaccination Event
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Morning Glory Temple of Deliverance, National Spay Alliance Savannah and Renegade Paws Rescue (Renegade CAN) are partnering for a Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic, “Paws & Praise,” on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 10AM until 1PM. The... - July 02, 2021 - Renegade Paws Rescue
Maddyloo is Hope Loves Company's First Hug of Hope Care Package Sponsor: California Business Sponsors Care Packages for ALS Children Caregivers
Hope Loves Company, the only nonprofit and 501c(3) in the US with the mission of providing emotional and educational support to children and young adults who have or have had a loved one battling ALS, is proud to receive its first Hug of Hope sponsor, California-based company Maddyloo. - July 01, 2021 - Hope Loves Company
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
KIB Helps Nexstar and CW33 Celebrate Founder’s Day Group Conducts Cleanup at T.W. Richardson Grove Park
Keep Irving Beautiful partnered with Nexstar Media Group, Inc., America’s largest local television company, and the company’s Dallas television station, KDAF-TV (CW33) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company with an event called “Founder’s Day of... - July 01, 2021 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Walmart Community Grants Program Awards Be Strong International
Be Strong International (BSI) has proudly partnered with the Walmart’s Community Grants Program to continue to support the unique needs of broken families in South Florida. BSI’s mission to provide holistic educational services and resources to youth and parents from broken families... - June 29, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Optimism Comes to Atlanta After a Year of the Pandemic
Optimist members from all over the world will come together at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta for the 103rd annual Optimist International Convention. With over 1000 registered to attend the convention in person and virtual from as far north in Ontario Canada and south from Jamaica, they all are bringing their Optimism to the city. - June 29, 2021 - Optimist International