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WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool to Host Health and Safety Superheros Family Night
Children and families will be able to learn about water, weather safety, nutrition and more at the 5th annual Health and Safety Superheros Family Night, sponsored by the Early Childhood Education Committee for the West Des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool. The free family-friendly... - April 06, 2017 - West Des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
New Missouri Nonprofit Names Board of Directors
The MO Better Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Missourians with physical disabilities has announced that the following individuals will serve as founding members and officers of the MO Better Foundation Board of Trustees: · Andrew Tessmer, an... - April 05, 2017 - MO Better Foundation
Foreign-Policy Analyst and Military Historian Max Boot to Speak at Free Lecture
Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, will be the featured speaker as part of the Dr. Bernard & Jeanette Gordon Halperin Memorial Lecture Series. Mr. Boot will appear on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, Florida, 33132. The topic of his lecture will be Israel’s Search for Security: From 1948 to Today. - April 05, 2017 - Temple of Greater Miami
Keep Irving Beautiful Works with Youth and Faith Groups in Blanket Project - “No-Sew” Blankets Made and Donated to Charities Blanket Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is fortunate to work with many volunteers who enjoy doing whatever they can to make a positive difference in their community, whether that is participating in a cleanup or park beautification project, or in a recent addition to KIB’s programs – making... - April 05, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Great Old Broads for Wilderness Announces Mother’s Day Art for Advocacy Fundraiser Event
Great Old Broads for Wilderness will hold a fundraiser family event featuring silent and live art auctions, music, and activities for all ages at the Fox Fire Farms Winery. - April 04, 2017 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Meet One Small Family with a Really Big Idea to Help Make a Change in the World. This Florida Family is Kicking Off a 15-State Road Trip to Help 15 Charities as They Go.
A Tampa Bay area family is getting ready to hit the road on an adventurous journey. They will be living small, working hard and changing lives, one mile at a time. They will be driving up the East coast, traveling through 15 states, to work with a charity in every state. One goal of the trip is to not just help, but to share the stories of the people and places along the way. Using social media they will be able to take followers, from all over the world, along with them to share the experience. - April 03, 2017 - Tripping for Charity
Friends of Family Services Seeking Nominations for Travis Air Force Base to Win $20K During "Meet Me at the Park"
City with the most nominations wins a grant for a local park through park improvement campaign This Earth Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN, to revitalize... - April 03, 2017 - Friends of Family Services
First Musical Meatless Monday in May Launches on Monday, May 1 in Baltimore
On Monday, May 1st, the Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland and A Well-Fed World present the first-ever "Musical Meatless Monday" at Northwestern High School in Baltimore. In partnership with the Meatless Monday organization, Meatless Monday is global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. - April 01, 2017 - Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland
A Chance to Win a 2017 BMW Proceeds Benefit New Hope for Kids
Tickets still available to support Central Florida's only grief center for children and families. - April 01, 2017 - New Hope for kids
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Public Panel Featuring Renowned Scholars at Taiwanese Literary Celebration
The third literary panel of the Reading Taiwan exhibit, titled “Through the Looking Glass,” took place at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 25th. Moderated by professor Michael Berry, and featuring professor Shih, Shu-Mei, professor Liao, Pin-hui, and professor Robert Chi, the panel consists some of the most dedicated scholars to Taiwanese literature on the west coast. The four panelists shared their personal perspective of the literary world of Taiwan. - April 01, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
KOSBE Offers a Seminar to Help Small Businesses Organize and Manage Paper
Organize Your Paper and Keep It Organized - March 31, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Operation Food Search Raises $105,000 at Purses for Pantries Fundraiser
Event proceeds to feed area's hungry. - March 31, 2017 - Operation Food Search
The Center for Volunteer Caregiving is Celebrating 25 Years
Dance the night away at The Center for Volunteer Caregiving's 2017 Red Carpet Rendezvous. This celebration of 25 years of service to the community is at The Center's annual fundraising gala event on Friday, April 28 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at N.C. State University Club in Raleigh, NC. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://volunteercaregiving.org/red-carpet-rendezvous-home/ - March 30, 2017 - The Center for Volunteer Caregiving
Children’s Non-Profit Planning Its Summer Gala for June 2, 2017 in Purchase, NY
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its summer gala benefit, Catch the Spirit! on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY. The evening will include gourmet dining, fun cocktail tastings, musical entertainment, and... - March 29, 2017 - Friends of Karen
Shorecrest Thespians Perform “Les Misérables,” School Edition April 20-22
Following last spring’s sold-out production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” the talented Thespians of the Shorecrest Upper School performing arts program will present the Broadway classic “Les Misérables,” April 20, 21, and 22 in the Janet Root Theatre. - March 29, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Understanding Prediabetes - American Diabetes Association Alert Day
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages community to understand their risks of prediabetes. - March 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Trek Miles Launches the First Pay Per Step GPS Tracker App Where Supporters Receive Real World Rewards, Virtual Currency Rewards and Raise Money for Charity
Trek Miles launches the first pay per step GPS tracker app where supporters receive real world rewards, virtual currency rewards and raise money for charity by keeping fit outside trekking, walking or running. - March 28, 2017 - Trek Miles
dancEnlight Presents "Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City"
dancEnlight, a professional non-profit modern dance company, is proud to present the 2017 world premiere of Echoes Beyond the Forbidden City in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Artistic Director Lorelei Chang and her dancers explore the many untold stories that unfolded behind the Forbidden City's high walls and heavy doors. Two performances will be held at the University of Saint Joseph's Hoffman Auditorium, 1678 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT on Saturday, March 25 at 2; Sunday, March 26 at 7:30. - March 26, 2017 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Inspirational Birthday Celebration Features Past, Present and Future Legacy of L. Ron Hubbard
To celebrate his March 13, 1911 birthday, each year Scientologists from sixty countries gather at the religion’s spiritual nexus in Clearwater, Florida in a weekend celebration of their founder’s life. - March 25, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Charity Navigator Welcomes Larry Lieberman as Chief Operating Officer
Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities, announced today at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington DC, that it has appointed Larry Lieberman as Chief Operating Officer. - March 24, 2017 - Dynamite Labs
Green Street Academy Student Wins Scholar of the Year Award from CollegeBound Foundation
Graduating high school senior Jasmine Burrell of Green Street Academy wins CollegeBound’s highest award. - March 24, 2017 - Green Street Academy
Serving San Bernardino at IVRS & Project Boon's Annual Easter Luncheon
For many, Easter is a time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the coming of spring, not to mention it’s the most important day on the Christian calendar. But for some San Bernardino County residents who live in underserved communities, there is little to celebrate this year... - March 24, 2017 - Project Boon Inc.
Summer Short Term Mission 2017 Sponsored by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be sponsoring a short term mission among the Navajo people in Arizona from July 30, 2017 to August 5, 2017. - March 24, 2017 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Williamsburg Business to Host April Fundraiser for Local Children with Autism
Williamsburg personal training studio, Results Performance Training to raise money for One Child Center for Autism with Bootcamp Classes during the month of April, recognized as Autism Awareness Month. - March 24, 2017 - One Child Center for Autism
Families Bring Awareness of Autism to Community
A program called Puzzle Parents based out of Wyandotte, Michigan is bringing parents with autistic children together to share their stories of the obstacles they face as a way to bring autism awareness to the community. - March 24, 2017 - Mimi’s Mission
Keep Irving Beautiful to Sponsor “Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off” April 8
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is sponsoring the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” part of the state’s signature event for the nationwide “Great American Cleanup” program, and a partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation... - March 23, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Minnesota Foreclosure Activity Lowest Since Tracking Began in 2006
The number of homes lost to foreclosure in Minnesota has fallen to the lowest level since tracking of these numbers began in 2006, according to a new report from the Minnesota Homeownership Center. - March 22, 2017 - Minnesota Homeownership Center
Dierbergs Markets Donates $75,000 to Operation Food Search
Dierbergs' gift kicks off the public phase of non-profit organization's capital campaign. - March 22, 2017 - Operation Food Search
WTF – Winning The Fight! and the Plano ISD Council of PTAS to Present the Documentary “NOT ME” in Three Events Across Plano
Opening the Dialogue About How Teen Drug Addiction Can Happen to Any Family. - March 21, 2017 - WTF-Winning The Fight
Per Scholas Receives Flywheel's Social Enterprise Award at Fast Pitch
On March 1st, Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub presented the 2017 Social Enterprise Award to Per Scholas, Inc. The award was formally accepted by Per Scholas at this year’s annual Fast Pitch competition, hosted by Social Venture Partners Cincinnati. The Social Enterprise Award includes $5,000... - March 19, 2017 - Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub
Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub Elects Two New Board Members
Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub, Greater Cincinnati’s resource center for social enterprises and nonprofits, would like to announce two additions to its governance: Jordan Vogel, who currently serves as VP of Talent Initiatives at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, where he leads efforts to... - March 19, 2017 - Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub
Abused and Neglected Children Will Benefit from Jewelers for Children Grant to CASA DC
CASA DC was recently awarded a $35,000 grant from Jewelers for Children (JFC) to increase the number of volunteers who represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. The award to CASA DC is part of a $625,000 grant that JFC made to the National CASA Association. “Our... - March 19, 2017 - CASA for Children of DC
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Working for the Future
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is working to help communities across Nashville and Davidson County. - March 18, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Musician Salif Keita to Perform Benefit Concert for Albinism at Fillmore Silver Spring
Salif Keita, the legendary Malian musician known as the "Golden Voice of Africa" will take the stage at LiveNation’s Fillmore Silver Spring venue for the very first time on Sunday April 9th, 2017 at 7pm. For Keita’s fans, the concert will be a rare and unique opportunity to... - March 17, 2017 - The Salif Keita Global Foundation
Shorecrest to Host Hybrid Learning Consortium Symposium
Shorecrest Preparatory School will host the Hybrid Learning Consortium (HLC) Symposium, April 5-7, on its campus in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Symposium is the annual conference of the HLC, a collective of nearly 30 independent schools in both the US and abroad that are dedicated to creating... - March 17, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Help NW Denver Schools Thrive by Attending Totally Tennyson-a ‘70s-‘80s-‘90s-Themed Street Party-with Proceeds Directly Funding the Arts & Critical Teaching Materials
Limited tickets now available for this April 29th street party - featuring destinations from bars, restaurants, shops, live music and more. - March 15, 2017 - Totally Tennyson
Mimi's Mission Provides Prom Dresses to High School Girls in Need
Mimi's Mission, a community-based nonprofit organization teamed up with owners of a boutique to provide over 300 new and gently used prom dresses to high school girls in need. - March 15, 2017 - Mimi’s Mission
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides WISE Adult Day Services Program in Union - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA- Rahway Branch - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Shorecrest Students Embark on Annual Service Week
The entire 9th - 12th grade Shorecrest Upper School student body participates in Service Week, a 4-day learning experience in which students immerse themselves in service projects with non-profits and educational institutions. Together, the students and their teachers will complete more than 5,000 hours of service over the 4-day period. - March 15, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Explore Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Global Yuri's Night Regional Team Leaders Needed
Yuri's Night is looking for volunteer outreach team members, who are responsible for engaging with their local communities and networks to spread the Yuri’s Night message and encourage people to register and host Yuri’s Night events around the world. - March 13, 2017 - Yuri's Night
Dr. Earl Bergersen, Founder of Healthy Start/Orthotain to Join Dental Sleep Medicine Course Faculty
The Pankey Institute regularly seeks to improve the health and quality of life for patients by training dental professionals in rigorous courses, and Dental Sleep is no exception. If you think it's satisfying to help save someone's teeth, just wait until you've saved someone's life. - March 12, 2017 - Pankey Institute
Shorecrest Students Advance as National Merit Finalists
Shorecrest seniors Clay DiGiorgio, Max Kobernick, and Sara Springle have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. All three students were named National Merit Semifinalists and have advanced to the next round of competition. About 1.5 million juniors in... - March 12, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
New “Give A Dream” Program Tackles Child Bedlessness in Charlotte
Dromma Donates a Bed to a Child in Need for Every Mattress Purchase. - March 12, 2017 - Dromma
“Light Every Birth” Campaign Launches in Liberia: Commits to Providing Light for Childbirth Worldwide
We Care Solar announced today that Liberia has become the first country to pledge to "Light Every Birth" at the launch of its global campaign to support healthy childbirth with affordable, accessible and clean solar lighting and electricity. - March 11, 2017 - We Care Solar