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LESC Announces Its Third Permanent Supportive Congregate Housing Initiative
Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC), Inc. announced today the Grand Opening of Franklin Avenue Residence, its third permanent supportive congregate housing initiative in New York City. The newly constructed apartment building will provide eligible New Yorkers with affordable, permanent housing... - October 12, 2014 - Lower Eastside Service Center
GEF Institute Offers Sustainability Courses and Certificates for Corporations and Higher Education Institutions
Custom sustainability education courses and certificates aimed at corporate workforce development in sustainability. - October 10, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
5th Annual Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Wines poured by Livermore Valley’s finest Vintners, including Steven Kent, La Rochelle, McGrail, Bodegas Aguirre, Garre, and Napa’s De Fina Family Cellars. Honoring the Caregiver of the Year: Dr. Carlos Milla, Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Gourmet Food by On the Vine. Live and Silent Auctions. Live Music by Chris LeBel. - October 08, 2014 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Funding Granted for Molestation Prevention
ReInventing The Cycle has been granted $40,000 from the Honor Project to distribute Project S.T.O.P. (Stop The Oppressive Predator) molestation prevention program to 240 elementary schools throughout Ohio. - October 07, 2014 - RITC
In Her Latest Interview, Author and Domestic Violence Survivor, Rebecca Leo, Discusses Her Memoir-Based Novel, "The Flaws That Bind"
As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), author and domestic violence survivor, Rebecca Leo, sits down for an interview with Chloé McFeters, director and producer of the domestic violence documentary You Look a Lot Like Me (www.youlookalotlikeme.com) to discuss her latest book, a memoir-based novel titled "The Flaws That Bind." - October 03, 2014 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
New Charities to Take Part in Santa to the Sea’s Charity Challenge
Race participants can join in and help raise funds for one of five local charities. - October 02, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
Paralympic Gold Medalist Hosts 2nd Annual Black Tie & Sneaker Casino Night Charity Event
April Holmes Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, committed to enhancing the life experiences of those living with physical and learning disabilities is hosting its 2nd Annual Black Tie & Sneaker Casino Night Charity Event at the Adventure Aquarium on the waterfront of Camden, NJ, October 10, 2014. - October 01, 2014 - April Holmes Foundation, Inc.
John Paul DeJoria and Genentech Honored at Dream Foundation’s 2014 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Special guests and foundation friends will gather for 20th Anniversary celebration on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. - September 28, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Prison Fellowship Has Agreed to Support Liberty Quest in Its Streaming Faith Initiative to Enhance Access to Christian Streaming Audio in the BOP
Prison Fellowship, the world's largest outreach to prisoners, is devoted to helping prisoners and their families reunite in a Christian fellowship of hope and rebirth, has agreed to support the Streaming Faith Initiative whose mission is to improve access to 21st Century faith-based programming to those incarcerated. - September 28, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
The Courage to Speak Foundation Announces Dates of Drug Prevention Presentations Beginning Early Fall
The nationally renowned Courage to Speak Presentation provides a firsthand understanding of drug abuse and its impact on families. The Presentation is followed by a school-based, drug prevention education program, in which over 120 teachers in many states have been trained to deliver and implement the lesson plans. - September 26, 2014 - The Courage to Speak Foundation
Send Me On Vacation Announces Jetting Pick Across America: a Healing Journey for Breast Cancer Survivors
Tigerlily Foundation is excited about October, in part because this year, in continued partnership with Send Me On Vacation (SMOV), we will be Jetting Pick Across America on a "Healing Journey for Breast Cancer Survivors". This October, along with SMOV, they will be partnering with Jet... - September 26, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
“The September to Remember” a Fine Jewelry “EXTRAVAGEMZA” at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park
The “Original” Classic International Gem and Jewelry Show Presents a Fine Jewelry Exhibition and Sale. Partners with the Tigerlily Foundation to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness - September 25, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces New Board Chair and Two New Board Members
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Smith as its new Chairperson of the Board and the addition of Steven Beltran and Mary Kayne to the Board. “For only the second time since ECF was established in 1946, the ECF Board has elected a... - September 25, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Hep B United Congratulates Community Partners on $1.8 Million in Federal Grants for Hepatitis B Education, Testing, Vaccination, and Linkage to Care
CDC Awards $1.8 Million to Community Coalitions for Hepatitis B Screening, Case Management, and Improving Quality of Medical Care. - September 25, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Vendors Needed for Two-Day Santa to the Sea Finish Line Festival
Up to 9,000 people expected to attend. - September 24, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
The Cassata Family Foundation Donates $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp
Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee and Nicole Cassata of "The Frank Cassata Family Foundation" donated $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp of Wheatley Heights, NY. The Cassata Family Foundation hosted a charity Casino Night event at Westbury Manor. - September 21, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Signed Robin Williams Skate Deck Part of Auction to Benefit PBTF
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was well-known for his philanthropy, especially for children’s causes. Just a few months before his death, he signed a skateboard to be included in an auction to help children with brain tumors. Williams worked with the skate deck’s artist, Cody Gallo,... - September 21, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Saks Fifth Avenue and Saturday Night Live Partner to Celebrate SNL’s 40th Season and Key To The Cure
Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria teams up with Tigerlily Foundation for the 2014 Key To The Cure Charity Shopping Weekend. - September 18, 2014 - Tigerlily Foundation
New Board Member Has a History of Philanthropy at Ventura College
After serving on the Ventura College Foundation’s scholarship selection committee for a number of years, Eleanor Tillquist recently joined its board of directors. She will serve with her husband of 62 years, George, who has been on the foundation board for 10 years. As a board member,... - September 18, 2014 - Ventura College Foundation
Listener Supported Ave Maria Radio Will be Joining the Streaming Faith Initiative to Provide Free Religious Audio Programming to Inmates in the BOP
Liberty Quest is announcing the second Catholic group to support the Streaming Faith Initiative by making it audio programming available for prisoners. Ave Maria Radio extends its colorful mission to be a dynamic Catholic apostolate committed to spreading the Gospel through various media outlets. - September 18, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Governor Brown Appoints ECF President Scott Bowling to California's Board of Behavioral Sciences
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is proud to announce that California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Scott Bowling, Psy.D., President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), to the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavior Sciences (BBS) for... - September 18, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Denver Architectural Foundation Elects New Directors
The Denver Architectural Foundation announced the election of four new directors: Jeff Barnett, Charles Jordy, Cari Riedlin, and Ken Schroeppel. - September 13, 2014 - Denver Architectural Foundation
Autism Aid Expanded to San Joaquin County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Children with Autism receive educational and medical necessities as part of foundation grant in Central California. - September 12, 2014 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
Hon. Fred Foreman Retained as Special Counsel by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Former jurist to provide guidance to Board of Directors on corporate compliance, governance and other issues. - September 10, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Spectrum Resource Committee Announces Plans for the 2nd Annual Resource Fair and Conference
The Spectrum Resource Committee (SRC) of Brevard County, Florida has announced the date and location of the 2nd Annual “Beyond the Spectrum” Autism Conference and Resource Fair. May 9, 2015 11am-4pm Melbourne Auditorium Melbourne, Florida Last year’s conference featured 16 guest... - September 09, 2014 - Spectrum Resource Committee
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Announces 32nd Annual “First Ever” Golf Benefit
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) announces its 32nd Annual “First Ever” Golf Benefit will take place on Friday, September 19, 2014, at Los Robles Greens (299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA). The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1pm and also feature an awards... - September 05, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
American Diabetes Association (Savannah) and DonorCharge Launch ADA.Scan4Cure.com
Savannah based DonorCharge and the American Diabetes Association's Savannah area office launch a new program that makes it easier for small local businesses to give back! - September 04, 2014 - DonorCharge
‘SIUDY Between Worlds’ Returns to Florida with Orlando and Miami Performances
Internationally Acclaimed Flamenco Fusion Showcase Benefits Central Florida Pediatric Cancer Charity - September 04, 2014 - Be Brave Foundation
Santa to the Sea Seeks Sponsors to Help with 300-Foot Mural, to be Painted by Local School Children
The nonprofit, Santa to the Sea, that puts on the annual half marathon, 5K and relay race, is seeking sponsors for a 300-foot long mural, designed by a Ventura artist, that will be painted by local school children. - September 04, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
Energy Means the World for the United States — IAFOR North American Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment
Leading thinkers on issues of sustainability currently affecting the world will be meeting this September in Providence, Rhode Island for the IAFOR North American Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment. - September 03, 2014 - IAFOR - The International Academic Forum
Dream Foundation Helps Woman with Terminal Breast Cancer Dream Again
The national wish-granting organization grants dying 35-year-old breast cancer patient Allison Anderson’s dream to come to Santa Barbara and rejuvenate by the ocean. - August 30, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Havoyoco to Launch Crowdfunding Campaign, Build Homes for 120 Families in Somalia
“Women and young children are currently living in transient camps, as their homes have been demolished – or are no longer safe,” explained Mohammed Hassan, Havoyoco Chief Executive Director. “We are raising funds to build homes for 120 families, so that they no longer have to live in tents in refugee camps.” - August 27, 2014 - Havoyoco
Dunedin Masonic Lodge Presents Tablet Computer to Injured Veteran
Dunedin Lodge 192 F & A.M., grateful for her sacrifice, presented a tablet computer to retired Staff Sergeant Giovanna Moreno, who honorably served two tours in Iraq, and 16 years in the U.S. Army. The tablet was presented by the Lodge Officers to Staff Sergeant Moreno in a ceremony with her... - August 26, 2014 - Dunedin 192
The Streaming Faith Initiative Will be Receiving Valuable Radio Broadcast Content from Chip Ingram and the Living on the Edge Ministry
Liberty Quest Foundation is gratefully announcing that Living on the Edge Ministry will support the Streaming Faith Initiative by providing much needed spiritual guidance via audio content from Chip Ingram. - August 25, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Campbell Rotary Charity Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for local and global projects. - August 23, 2014 - Campbell Rotary
Campbell Rotary Club to Hold Annual Blood Drive
The 13th annual “Remember 9/11” Rotary Club of Campbell blood drive will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EMQ Families First Community Center Room. - August 23, 2014 - Campbell Rotary
Students Manage Their Future Careers in Engineering with Help from the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty-eight students, aged 15 to 17 from schools across the UK, recently attended the ECITB Project Management course from 28th to 31st July at the University of Reading. The residential programme was designed through a partnership between The Smallpeice Trust and Cranfield University, and was financially supported by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). - August 23, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Low Vision Conferences Becoming High-Tech Accessible
Organizations for the blind and visually impaired will soon be able to provide indoor navigation technology at their national conferences. The service, called “Audio Guide”, is being offered free to charitable organizations by Macular Degeneration Support, with financial backing by... - August 21, 2014 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Drug-Free World South West Commemorate the United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Drug-Free World South West commemorate the United Nations day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking, by distributing free truth about drugs booklets on a busy day on Plymouth Hoe during armed forces day celebrations. - August 21, 2014 - The Foundation for a Drug Free World
Life in the Arts 2014 Featuring Dressler Smith and Area Art Students at the Union League of Philadelphia on October 18th Precedes the 8th World Meeting of Families 2015
According to Dr. Pamela Ellis, president of Books Motivate Foundation and official event organizer, “Things are working as planned due to the tremendous support of Philadelphia for students and creative expressions, which connect families and businesses in America and the international... - August 21, 2014 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
Country Music Legend Billy Dean to Perform at The Heights Center
GRAMMY® award-winner & country music legend Billy Dean will perform an intimate concert at The Heights Center in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to benefit at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The event is sponsored by local philanthropists Cheryl and Dave Copham. - August 21, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Teenagers Learn About Computing and Microelectronics with the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th July to 1st August, forty-eight budding engineers from across the UK attended a Computing and Microelectronics residential course hosted by Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. Sponsored by ARM and organised by The Smallpeice Trust, the course provided... - August 20, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Ventura College Foundation Adds Staff to Help with Major and Planned Gifts
Anne Paul King, a fundraiser who helped raise over $20 million for nonprofit organizations, joined the Ventura College Foundation as its new director of major and planned gifts. In this position, King will be responsible for managing the Foundation’s fundraising program and building a solid... - August 14, 2014 - Ventura College Foundation
YourCause’s Client Growth Triggers the Addition of Odessa Jenkins to the Leadership Team
YourCause LLC, provider of CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform, is excited to announce the addition of Odessa Jenkins as the director of client services. The Director of Client Services will be responsible for providing existing clients with enhanced support, as well as, ongoing guidance to all... - August 14, 2014 - YourCause, LLC
June Hunt Has Agreed to Join Hands with the Liberty Quest Foundation to Add Support to the Streaming Faith Initiative
Liberty Quest Foundation is happy to announce the new association with Hope For The Heart ministry of June Hunt. This partnership will help enhance the Streaming Faith Initiative which is seeking to bring free religious programs to those incarcerated in the Federal BOP. - August 13, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Dean-Callahan Summer Swim-Off and Volleyball Tournament
The Dean-Callahan Scholarship Fund was created to help start a scholarship for Norfolk Public Schools athletes and to help those in need to further their academic careers. This will be known as the “Dean-Callahan Scholarship” in memory of two great Virginia Beach Swim League and Maury High School athletes, Carlton Dean and Joey Callahan. - August 09, 2014 - Dean-Callahan Scholarship Fund
Bible Gets Digital Makeover for Kids
Bible App for Kids now available in Spanish. - August 09, 2014 - OneHope
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, forty-nine aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University and the Institution of... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with Help from the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, nineteen aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. Sponsored by the Camborne School of Mines Trust, the group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust