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Lennon-Aid Gifts PICU Families
Lennon-Aid Foundation gives to families with children in PICU/NICU at Childrens Hospital of San Antonio. - January 12, 2017 - Lennon-Aid Foundation
City of San Mateo Welcomes Downtown San Mateo’s Largest Mural, Good Life
The San Mateo community and greater Bay Area are invited to a commemorative celebration welcoming the Good Life Mural by renowned Bay Area artist, Brian Barneclo, at the Downtown San Mateo Train Station. The festivities begin at 4:00 on January 5, at the Downtown San Mateo Train Station. A no-host happy hour celebration at Vault 164 on B Street will immediately follow the ceremony. - December 30, 2016 - Inspire Art Exhibits
Downtown San Mateo’s Largest Mural, Good Life
Friday Night Live is the kick-off event to benefit a capital campaign to fund Downtown San Mateo's newest and largest mural, Good Life, along with four additional public art installations in 2017. - October 26, 2016 - Inspire Art Exhibits
IDEX and Black Lives Matter Announce Global Partnership
The partnership between the Black Lives Matter network and and the San Francisco-based International Development Exchange provides incubation services and global learning opportunities for the movement for Black lives. - September 07, 2016 - Thousand Currents
Sarangani Villagers Participating in the "Geoaxioma Project" Vow to Continue Planting Despite the Loss of Over 70,000 Trees Due to the El-Nino
The Village Planters Participating in The Sarangani Geoaxioma Project Received 250,000 New Seeds to Propagate Seedlings in an Effort to Replace the Seedlings and Small Trees Killed by the Lack of Rain. - July 25, 2016 - Bentley House International Corp
Women Empowerment Week
Local author and motivational speaker, Stephinie R. Johnson has declared 5/15/2016-5/21/2016 to be “Women Empowerment Week.” This is a widespread social media event which will allow users from all around the globe to support women and help to increase the empowerment and encouragement of women who suffer from domestic violence. - May 13, 2016 - Poetic Representations Co., LLC
Super Bowl Fundraising Campaign to Support Children Battling Cancer in Denver and Charlotte
Be Brave Foundation is launching a Super Bowl Fundraising campaign in hopes of supporting children and families battling pediatric cancer in Charlotte & Denver. The campaign pits the fan bases of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers against one another for an amazing cause. - January 30, 2016 - Be Brave Foundation
Beaten But Not Stirred Book Release
Beaten But Not Stirred (BBNS) is pleased to announce the release of its self-titled self-help/women’s issues book called “Beaten But Not Stirred: My Life, My Story, My Testimony” by author, activist, and owner of BBNS, Stephinie Johnson. BBNS is a voice for women of domestic violence. It is geared toward victims while teaching and encouraging them through godly messages and a 7-step plan. The planned pre-release date is set for 02/16/2016 with an official release date of 05/22/2016. - January 29, 2016 - Poetic Representations Co., LLC
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Received $1M Research Grant from Enduring Hearts
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has received a generous grant of $1,000,000 from the Enduring Hearts Foundation to fund cardiac research to enhance the lives of children needing heart transplantation. Some of the research funded will be that of Michael Davis, Ph.D., Director of the... - January 22, 2016 - Enduring Hearts
Phoenix Rides for Children with Brain Tumors
A desert rainstorm didn’t stop more than 150 supporters of the Phoenix Ride for Kids on Oct. 18. Motorcyclists came from across the state to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s research and family support programs. The event at Higley High School in Mesa honored five local... - October 22, 2015 - Ride for Kids
Two Brave Childhood Cancer Survivors Take the Ohio State Vs Michigan Rivalry to Raise Money for Be Brave Foundation
Two young fans who both beat cancer take their college football rivalry to the next level for childhood cancer awareness month. - September 09, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
North Wake Set to Kickoff Inaugural Girls Softball Season
Provides competitive option for girls 5-15 to play softball - September 09, 2015 - NWBCA
Casa Teresa Names OC Native, Lisa Wood Chief Executive Officer
Casa Teresa, a non-profit organization that provides a temporary home and comprehensive on-going support for pregnant women and their children has named Lisa Wood as its Chief Executive Officer. “Lisa Wood brings over 20 years of extensive fundraising and non-profit experience to the Casa... - September 03, 2015 - Casa Teresa
Grand Court of New York, the Order of the Amaranth, Announces New Grand Officers
The Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth, State of New York is proud to introduce the new Grand Royal Matron, HL Susan Johns Greenfield and Grand Royal Patron, SK Steven Joyce 2015- 2016. The installation of officers took place at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 16th,... - July 06, 2015 - Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth
Be Brave Foundation Hosting Flash Mob Video Shoot for Pediatric Cancer
The Be Brave Foundation is proud to announce their #JustKeepDancing video shoot for the Ellen DeGeneres #JustKeepDancing Childhood Cancer Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer by recording a dance video, donating to a childhood cancer charity, and challenging others to do the same. - June 06, 2015 - Be Brave Foundation
Bay Area Residents to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia in Annual Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™
The fifth annual event, taking place on July 18, calls attention to serious pregnancy disorder affecting mothers, babies. - May 30, 2015 - Preeclampsia Foundation
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada to provide funding to repair and provide maintenance to its Women and Children's Campus in North Las Vegas. A $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift awarded to Future Smiles. NWP has invested $3.9 million with 19 Las Vegas area nonprofits since it was founded in 2005. - May 24, 2015 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
K9s4COPs Founder Honored as a "Harvey's Hero" on "Steve Harvey Show"
K9s4COPs Founder, Kristi Schiller, receives the honor of being named a "Harvey’s Hero" on Thursday’s episode of the "Steve Harvey Show." - April 21, 2015 - K9s4COPs
The Institute for Science and Human Values Presents Dying Without Deity-Perspectives on Death and Dying Symposium
To date there has been little discussion and less research as to how self believers experience the dying process and death. What are some of the problems and discrimination Secular Humanists face during one of life’s most difficult journeys? How does one access support when it is needed? How widespread are these problems and what can be done to alleviate them? Join ISHV's cadre of experienced speakers as the issues and suggested solutions are explored and shared. - March 26, 2015 - Institute for Science and Human Values, Inc
Herb Barish, Co-Founder of One of NYC's Oldest Drug Treatment Programs, Dead at 77
Herbert Barish, a clinical social worker and co-founder of The Lower Eastside Service Center, Inc., one of New York's oldest drug treatment programs, died on Wednesday at Hackensack Hospital at Pascack Valley in Westwood, New Jersey. He was 77. His son, David, confirmed his death. In 1959, a group... - February 08, 2015 - Lower Eastside Service Center
Non-Profit to Jumpstart Trickle-Up Economy
The What Would Love Do Foundation announces it is initiating a new trickle-up economy through a grant program requiring grassroots participation from its website at www.whatwouldlovedo.org. A joint project with What Would Love Do Int’l, the non-profit has set out to redefine charity and... - December 29, 2014 - What Would Love Do Foundation
What Would Love Do Foundation Offering Be the Change Grants
Multi-media company What Would Love Do Int’l (WWLDI) in partnership with the What Would Love Do Foundation (WWLDF) announces it will award individuals $500 Be the Change Grants based on online written applications from its website, www.whatwouldlovedo.org. The Be the Change Grant program... - December 07, 2014 - What Would Love Do Foundation
Mississippi, Texas motorcyclists Raise $62,000 for the PBTF
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Mississippi and Texas raised more than $62,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Oct. 26. More than 400 riders attended the events to honor the Stars, local children with brain tumors: Caiden, Caitlyn Bree, Chris, Heaven, Jocelyn, Katelyn, Katie, Mackenzi,... - October 29, 2014 - Ride for Kids
NWP Grants $350,000 to Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada; $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift Awarded to Touro University of Nevada
Since founded in 2005, NWP has invested $3.26 million in Southern Nevada-area nonprofits, one impact grant per year. The average annual grant is $325,000. - October 25, 2014 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Phoenix Rides for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 18th Phoenix Ride for Kids raised $22,990 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Oct. 19. Nearly 170 riders attended the event at Higley High School in Gilbert, Ariz., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Brock, Ellie, Gaites, Keegan, Leslie, Rosalena and... - October 22, 2014 - Ride for Kids
South Carolina, Texas Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in South Carolina and Texas raised more than $152,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Oct. 12. More than 500 riders attended the events in Lexington and Fort Worth to honor the Stars, local children with brain tumors: Anna, Ashley, Aynsley, Benjamin,... - October 15, 2014 - Ride for Kids
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
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the PBTF. - October 08, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Siena Graduate Starts Grant Fund to Raise Money for Young Professional Women
The fundraising kicks off with “The Secrets of…Career Success” --- a workshop series taking place in Latham. - October 02, 2014 - She's a Boss
Las Vegas Motorcyclists Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 10th Las Vegas Ride for Kids raised $65,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 28. More than 300 riders attended the event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to honor local children with brain tumors. The Las Vegas Stars were Alex, Bradley, Cheyenne, Hannah,... - October 01, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors in Alabama, California
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Alabama and California raised more than $118,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 21. More than 500 riders attended the events in Leeds, Ala., and Cardiff, Calif., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Alyssa, Bayleigh, David,... - September 25, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Motorcyclists Contribute $149,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Maryland and Pennsylvania raised more than $149,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 14. More than 300 riders attended the events in Ellicott City, Md., and Phoenixville, Pa., to honor their Stars, local children with brain tumors: Althea, Elizabeth,... - September 17, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Childhood Brain Tumor Experts to Advise Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has invested more than $24 million in cutting-edge medical research to date. Now a new Research Advisory Network will contribute insights that help shape the PBTF’s funding priorities and evaluate the impact of its research investment on the lives of... - September 13, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Puget Sound Riders Raise Money for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 22nd Puget Sound Ride for Kids raised more than $65,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 7. More than 200 riders attended the event in Carnation, Wash., to honor our local children with brain tumors. The Puget Sound Stars were Allison, Andrew, Claire, Olivia... - September 10, 2014 - Ride for Kids
The PBTF and "Show Us Your Gold" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
This month an estimated 379 children and adolescents will be diagnosed with a brain tumor. Anyone can raise awareness about childhood cancer during September by joining the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's "Show Us Your Gold" campaign. It's as easy as asking family members, neighbors,... - September 08, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Starry Night 8.5K Moving to Nov. 8 at Lake Merced
Momentum is building for Starry Night San Francisco, a new 8.5K to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More families and companies are getting involved, and have asked for more time to raise awareness and funds. Because the first year’s success will ensure continued support for... - September 05, 2014 - Ride for Kids
‘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
Riders Raise $84,000 for the PBTF in Michigan, North Carolina
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Michigan and North Carolina raised more than $84,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 24. More than 400 riders attended the events in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Asheville, N.C., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Andrea, Andrew, Hannah,... - August 27, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Riders Raise $87,000 for PBTF in Massachusetts, Missouri
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Massachusetts and Missouri raised more than $87,400 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 17. More than 350 riders attended the events in Framingham, Mass., and St. Louis, Mo., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Ashleigh, Brian,... - August 20, 2014 - Ride for Kids
True Blood Star Teams Up with Central Florida Foundation to Take a Bite Out of Childhood Cancer
Mariana Klaveno, who played Lorena on HBO's hit series True Blood, is teaming up with the Be Brave Foundation to take a bite out of the financial hardships caused by Childhood Cancer. For every $5 you donate below, you will be entered in a drawing to win a signed script from Mariana from True... - August 07, 2014 - Be Brave Foundation
Motorcyclists in Three States Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin raised more than $157,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 3. More than 500 riders attended the events in Central Valley, N.Y., Cranberry Township, Pa., and Middleton, Wis., to honor our Stars, local children with... - August 07, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Kansas City, Knoxville Motorcyclists Ride to Raise Money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists in Kansas City and Knoxville combined to raise $83,481 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 27. More than 350 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Overland Park, Kan., to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Cameron,... - July 30, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Motorcyclists in Three States Raise Money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Motorcyclists in Illinois, Minnesota and New York combined to raise $298,661 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 20. More than 1,300 people attended Ride for Kids events to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Alyona, C.J., Carra, Chernia, Corey, Corey, Jacub,... - July 23, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children Joins PBTF as Georgia Chapter
Two of the biggest nonprofit organizations dedicated to fighting one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer are joining forces. The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will be the Georgia Chapter of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of childhood... - July 17, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Join Finish for a Cure, Raise Money for the PBTF
Lace up and join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new endurance program, Finish for a Cure. Through Finish for a Cure, you can dedicate your race to raising funds to help cure one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. Each day, nearly 13 kids in this country are diagnosed with... - July 17, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Motorcyclists in Indiana, Ohio Raise Money for the PBTF
Motorcyclists from Marysville, Ohio to northern Indiana hit the road on Saturday and Sunday to raise more than $92,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Nearly 300 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Marysville, Ohio and South Bend, Indiana, to honor local children with brain... - July 16, 2014 - Ride for Kids
John Rex Endowment Continues to Invest in Capacity Building for Wake County Nonprofits
The John Rex Endowment awards capacity building grants in the amount of $40,250 for Wade Edwards Learning Lab and $39,462 for Wake Education Partnership. The John Rex Endowment has invested more than $1.5 million since October 2009 to support nonprofit capacity building for 32 local organizations. - June 28, 2014 - John Rex Endowment
Atlanta, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Atlanta and Virginia combined to raise $149,083 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 1. More than 780 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va., to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Alexa, Allie, Amy,... - June 04, 2014 - Ride for Kids
The Osisis Group Partners with 3N1 Fundraising for 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway
The Osisis Group in partnershp with 3N1 Tree Fundraising is hosting a 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway in the DC Metro Area. This is just one of many partnerships for 3N1 who is working to hold the largest backpack giveaway in one day on July 24th. - May 10, 2014 - The Osisis Group
IDEX Celebrates Goldman Prize Winning Environmental Activist Desmond D’Sa
Desmond D’Sa, Coordinator of South Africa’s SDCEA (South Durban Community Environmental Alliance), has won the 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize. On Thursday, May 15th, IDEX will hold a celebratory reception for Mr. D’Sa at The Second Act in San Francisco. The evening will feature live music, a video presentation, and a light buffet dinner. Tickets are available online and at the door. - May 02, 2014 - Thousand Currents