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Post Holdings Makes Generous Donation to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for COVID-19 Emergency Food Response. - April 23, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Lemonade Legend Magazine Launches to Bring Lemonade Into a World Full of Lemons
Premier edition of Lemonade Legend Magazine released. Inspiring stories powerful women in their fields. Bringing out the real, raw, and vulnerable side of successful people. - April 19, 2020 - Lemonade Legend
Adoptions From The Heart Announces Heidi Gonzalez as the New Executive Director
Heidi Gonzalez, former associate director of 501 C-3 nonprofit Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), has been promoted to her new role as the adoption agency’s executive director. Gonzalez holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University, as well as a Master’s in... - April 17, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Bank of America Awards Grant to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for COVID-19 Emergency Food Response. - April 16, 2020 - Operation Food Search
2020 Spring Benefit Fundraiser for PAWS NY Moves Online
In order to prioritize the health of our supporters, the PAWS NY Spring Benefit scheduled for May 5 has been cancelled. - April 10, 2020 - PAWS NY
The James Family Charitable Foundation Donates 100,000 Meals to Nonprofit Feeding America’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Fund
As a result of the current coronavirus pandemic, according to Feeding America, food banks across the country will need an estimated $1.4 billion over the next six months to provide food to people facing hunger. The James Family Charitable Foundation is committed to providing meals for these families in need. - April 07, 2020 - The James Family Charitable Foundation
Operation Food Search Starts Emergency Meal Distribution with Saint Louis Public Schools
Nonprofit now delivering 1,000 meal packs on a weekly basis. - April 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
New Tool Helps Nonprofits Respond, Recover from COVID-19 Impact
A new tool in Tampa Bay has been launched by Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay to help the region’s social sector respond and recover from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. “In most disasters -- financial or otherwise -- volunteers play a core role in response and recovery,”... - April 01, 2020 - Social Venture Partners
Local Non-Profit Vision Help Foundation Improves Public Health Awareness During COVID-19 Pandemic
This week marks the launch of new non-profit Vision Help Foundation at www.VisionHelpFoundation.org. The group, which has worked extensively with impoverished populations in Haiti, is expanding to improve public health awareness, child access to education, and economic development in places of need... - March 30, 2020 - Vision Help Foundation
GEICO Military Supports Young Marines National Foundation Rose Campaign
Since 2018, GEICO Military has been a leading corporate sponsor of the Young Marines National Foundation. Like Young Marines, GEICO Military cares deeply about building strong communities by supporting our heroes. In fact, last year, GEICO Military helped the Young Marines National Foundation... - March 29, 2020 - Young Marines National Foundation
Adoptions From The Heart’s Find Their Footing 5k Goes Virtual in May 2020
A viral way for the nation to stay active and support a cause at home amid the COVID-19 crisis. - March 29, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Conductology (Ireland) Ltd. Breakthrough Transforms Lives of Kids with Disabilities
Dr. Denise White, is a multi-award winning, experienced educator from Ireland who has gained global recognition for her work with vulnerable children and adults. Shaun Healy is the world’s first person with severe intellectual disabilities to conduct an orchestra. They have invented a scientifically-proven gesture language which enables any child with a disability to create and play music. - March 27, 2020 - Conductology (Ireland) Ltd.
Black Belt Community Foundation Launches COVID-19 Response Fund
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) has sprung into action to help as many regional organizations and communities as possible amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a “COVID-19 Response Fund.” In order to be effective, the foundation has adopted a staff-wide effort to conduct... - March 22, 2020 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Operation Food Search Donates Supplies to Nashville Tornado Victims
St. Louis nonprofit works with Romeo Entertainment Group to assist relief efforts. - March 20, 2020 - Operation Food Search
AGIF Partners with NP.C: 100+ Courses for All Nonprofit Levels
The Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation has partnered with Nonprofit.Courses to provide over 120 trainings for all levels of nonprofit development -- startups, intermediates and retention-focused – and in fields of Funding, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Personal Development. Many courses are at no charge while others are accessed through AGIF's modest membership fees. - March 12, 2020 - Auerbach Global-Impact Foundation
Girls Inc. of New York City Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon Set for Sunday, November 1, 2020
New York Road Runners commits to raise $50 million for charity in honor of the 50th anniversary of the New York City Marathon. - March 05, 2020 - Girls Inc. NYC
The Nevada Restaurant Association Hosts 37th Annual Epicurean Affair with Proceeds to Support the Nevada Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Epicurean Affair returns for its 37th year, on Thursday, May 14, 2020, produced by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA); the event will feature numerous notable restaurants from around the city, along with a premier selection of libations. Guests at the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair will spend... - March 04, 2020 - Nevada Restaurant Association
More Research Funding for Adult Autism and Pressing Housing Issues Pushed by 87 Organizations Led by Autism Housing Network and First Place Global Leadership Institute
With the exponential increase in the population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood annually and following the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions and education, a road map to understanding how best to impact life course outcomes is needed... - March 03, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
Operation Food Search and the St. Louis Area Foodbank to Host Spring Break Community Block Party
Non-profit agencies work together to provide nutritious food and fun to area residents. - March 01, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY Named Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon
The PAWS NY Team runs to support vulnerable New Yorkers as they care for their animal companions. - February 29, 2020 - PAWS NY
Historic Night at the Sanneh Foundation’s 10th Annual Gala for Goals
Largest Ever Attendance and Fundraising in Support of Minnesota Non-Profit - February 27, 2020 - The Sanneh Foundation
Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Establishes the 2020-2021 Application Process for Philadelphia High Schools
Recognizing the need to aid young adults from undeserved populations pursue higher education, the Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation opened it’s 2020-21 scholarship process. - February 26, 2020 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Operation Food Search Named a Top Place for Women to Work
The Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis recognizes nonprofit for demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace gender equity. - February 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration
Muzeo, a hub for creative programming, education and traveling exhibitions, will host The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Taking place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the event is a time of celebrating community connection, the inspirational power of the arts and so much... - February 20, 2020 - The Muzeo Foundation
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Troutville, VA
Charlie, a 4-year-old little boy from Troutville, VA, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Charlie’s service dog, Onyx, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Charlie’s parents are looking forward... - February 16, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Indiana Parkinson Foundation Receives $20K Grant and Hires Program Director
The Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF) has received a grant for $20,800 from the Central Indiana Senior Fund. The grant was given to allow IPF to expand its reach to more than 50-75 more individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. With the grant, IPF was able to hire a new Program Director,... - February 16, 2020 - Indiana Parkinson Foundation
Posillipo Ventures CEO Michael Passilla Elected to Posse National Board of Directors
The Posse Foundation has welcomed Michael Passilla, Chief Executive Officer of Posillipo Ventures, as the newest member of its national board of directors. He has also become chair of the Posse Atlanta Advisory Board, where he has served as a member since 2018. Michael Passilla has 30+ years of... - February 16, 2020 - The Posse Foundation
Junior League of the Palm Beaches and Celebrated Artist Susan Cushing Hold “Into the Wild” Art Clinic with the De George Boys & Girls Club
Junior League of the Palm Beaches Inc. (JLPB) and Susan Cushing celebrated artist and Honorary Chair of the JLPB’s upcoming inaugural Into the Wild Gala recently held an art clinic with children from the De George Boys and Girls Club. - February 14, 2020 - Junior League of the Palm Beaches
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Donates $18,000 to Operation Food Search
Nonprofit to use funds for agency's Operation Backpack program. - February 14, 2020 - Operation Food Search
The Immanuel Sheefeni AIDS Foundation Develops the Immanuel Sheefeni Fish Farm, Namibia’s Largest Aquaphonics System in Outapi
Verbal activism against HIV/AIDS alone does not really help many of the people who are affected, effected and victimized by being denied certain basic services such as employment, and their lack of food and the stigma that is intruded upon their daily living due to the fact that they are HIV positive. - February 08, 2020 - Immanuel Sheefeni AIDS Foundation
The Safe Center LI Receives $78K Grant from the Long Island Real Estate Group for Expansion
The Safe Center LI, one of Nassau County's leading agencies serving victims of domestic violence, child abuse, rape, sexual assault and human trafficking, announced that it has received a charitable grant of $78,000 from the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG). The Safe Center LI is one of five... - February 06, 2020 - The Safe Center LI
Operation Food Search Receives $100,000 Grant
Dana Brown Charitable Trust supports nonprofit's Fresh Rx program. - February 05, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Rettsyndrome.org to Host 13th Annual Strollathon
Non-profit organization to raise money for research treatments. - February 02, 2020 - Rett Syndrome Foundation
Operation Food Search Marks 40-Year Anniversary with Dierbergs Markets
Dierbergs donates an overall total of more than $50 million worth of product to the St. Louis nonprofit. - January 31, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Operation Food Search Launches New Cooking Program
Operation CHEF six-week course introduced in 30 schools. - January 26, 2020 - Operation Food Search
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Funds 6 New Research Grants in 2020
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is proud to award 6 new grants with a total of 18 grants in 2020. These new grants are comprised of three Basic Science, one Translational and three Emerging Research grants totaling $675,000. With these new additions, PCRF will fund over $2.2 million... - January 25, 2020 - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
ALS Therapy Development Institute Announces Naming of Augie’s Quest Translational Research Center
“It’s really incredible. For 15 years, Augie’s Quest has been dedicated to raising the critical funds and broad awareness needed to help fast-track ALS TDI’s cutting-edge ALS research – specifically providing ALS TDI with more than $150 million to advance its efforts to end ALS,” commented Steven Perrin Ph.D., CEO of ALS TDI. - January 24, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Science of Spirituality Center in Rionegro, Colombia, is Inaugurated
On January 4, 2020, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj inaugurated the Science of Spirituality Center in Rionegro, Colombia, 30 miles from the city of Medellin. The beautiful center, known as Rajinder Ashram, is surrounded by pine trees and rolling green hills, and was designed and built by volunteers... - January 19, 2020 - Science of Spirituality
SDWR Sponsoring Diabetic Alert Dog Grant
Service Dogs by SDWR is sponsoring a Grant Program for Diabetic Alert Service Dogs. This grant program is for individuals in North America diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2020 with the announcement of the winners on February 14,... - January 17, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Operation Food Search Adds Three New Board Members
Laura Bryant, Nik Brym, and Steve Spratt join non-profit's board. - January 15, 2020 - Operation Food Search
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind Expands Support Services; $36,840 Grant from Quantum Foundation to Help Visually Impaired Individuals in Palm Beach County
Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. of Palm Springs is expanding support services to those with vision loss in Palm Beach County and providing professional development to its staff members thanks to a recent grant from Quantum Foundation. - January 15, 2020 - Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc.
The William Meredith Foundation is Proud to Announce the 2020 Award in Poetry Given to Washington, D.C. Lee Woodman for MINDSCAPES
The William Meredith Foundation is proud to announce the ninth William Meredith Award in Poetry given to Washington, D.C. poet, Lee Woodman. Maryland Poet Laureate, Grace Cavalieri has said of MINDSCAPES, "This award-winning poetry announces a bright new literary light among us." The collection includes fourteen stunning paintings by Connecticut landscape artist, Charles, W. Reyburn. - January 09, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
The Marcus Harris Foundation Launches Project ClassAct
New program helps fully fund teachers' classroom needs. - January 08, 2020 - Marcus Harris Foundation
Poets Choice Publishes "Mystical Rehab and Other Occasions"
Poet and Poets' Choice Director Richard Harteis is pleased to announce this latest publication, "Mystical Rehab and Other Occasions." This collection represents two decades of previously unpublished works and poems written during a recent hospitalization in Mystic. As Joan Dideon writes, “I think we are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not." Such poems help the poet "remember the man I am," as Stanley Kunitz writes. - January 05, 2020 - The William Meredith Foundation
Quadia Invests in LOOP
Swiss Impact Investing Company Quadia Invest in LOOP - December 19, 2019 - Quadia
ALS TDI Collaboration with Google’s Project Euphonia Highlighted in Documentary Series Featuring Former NFL Player Tim Shaw “The Age of A.I.” Hosted by Robert Downey Jr.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the world’s foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on finding treatments and cures for ALS, today proudly announced that it is featured in episode two of “The Age of A.I.,” a new YouTube Originals documentary series that takes... - December 18, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Operation Food Search Celebrates Fresh Rx Anniversary
Nonprofit marked its first anniversary with pilot program participants. - December 18, 2019 - Operation Food Search
The Hyper IgM Foundation Presents $10,000 Grant to Dr. Maite de la Morena at Seattle Children's Hospital
The Hyper IgM Foundation is delighted to announce it has awarded a $10,000 grant to Dr. Maite de la Morena at Seattle Children's Hospital to support her health-related quality of life (QoL) research in pediatric and adult patients with X-linked Hyper IgM Syndrome (X-HIGM). These funds will support... - December 13, 2019 - Hyper IgM Foundation, Inc.
ALS Therapy Development Institute Reflects on the Impact of Pete Frates and the Ice Bucket Challenge
On Monday it was announced that Pete Frates passed away due to complications from ALS. Pete was a leader in the ALS community and the inspiration for the Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped raise millions of dollars for ALS research and awareness. Though it has been five years since the Challenge,... - December 11, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Be the Difference Foundation to Raise Money for 12 Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Be The Difference Foundation has launched its 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign, an effort to provide clinical trials for 12 women battling ovarian cancer. Be The Difference Foundation’s 12 Clinical Trials for Christmas campaign not only raises money to cover the cost of a clinical... - December 11, 2019 - Be the Difference Foundation