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Four Nonprofits Receive Capacity Building Initiative Grants from the John Rex Endowment
The John Rex Endowment announces capacity building grants, totaling $126,500, for Action for Children North Carolina, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, Haven House Services and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. - March 18, 2011 - John Rex Endowment
Sherrye Wyatt of Whidbey & Camano Islands Tourism Has Earned IFWTWA Award of Excellence in Destination Marketing
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in destination marketing around the world. - March 18, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
DVNF Answers the Call from Operation Homefront
Emergency grant replenishes funds depleted by Missouri tornado response - March 10, 2011 - Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Free Closing Cost Grants for Military Home Buyers as Military Housing Assistance Fund and Military Connection Team to Help Military Families Become Homeowners
Free Gift Funds Available for All Veterans to Defray Closing Costs or Moving Expenses - March 04, 2011 - Military Housing Assistance Fund
World’s Leading Food, Wine and Travel Writers to Meet in Melbourne
Melbourne has further cemented its reputation as Australia’s Convention Capital, with the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) announcing they will hold their annual conference in the city in 2013. Sandra Chipchase, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Melbourne... - February 19, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Melbourne to Launch Global Food, Wine and Travel Association
As local membership of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) continues to grow, the official launch of the Australasian division is set to take place in Melbourne on Wednesday, 16 February, 2011. - February 06, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Launches New Excellence Awards for Writers
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. (IFWTWA) has developed and launched an Excellence Award program in Journalism; travel, food and wine writers who are not members of the organization may self-nominate for one of two IFWTWA awards. - February 06, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Operation Gratitude Launches Wounded Warrior Care Package Program
Operation Gratitude Extends Its Outreach to Our Wounded Warriors. - February 05, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
General James Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Brings Milestone Package to Afghanistan
Operation Gratitude today revealed that the organization's 600,000th Care Package, containing the keys to a Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle, was personally delivered on Christmas Day by Marine Corps Commandant, General James Amos, to a Lance Corporal deployed in the Sangin District of Helmand... - January 08, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Top Secret Delivery of 600,000th Package with Keys to Motorcycle - Victory Motorcycles Donates a 2011 Vegas 8-Ball
To the classic roar of freedom at a "Support the Troops Rally" style event, a record-breaking two thousand cheering Operation Gratitude volunteers witnessed the arrival of a very special gift to be sent in the organization's 600,000th Care Package: A 2011 Victory Vegas 8-Ball. SSG... - December 16, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude Collects Items for Troops and Army/Navy Game with Help from UPS & GalleryCollec
For the sixth year, Operation Gratitude will join thousands of Cadets, Midshipmen, alumni, parents, sponsors and fans at the 111th Army/Navy Game, to be held at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field Saturday, December 11, 2010. Collection boxes will be located at the entrance of Lincoln Financial... - December 05, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude to Hit Unprecedented Milestone December 11
Organization Celebrates Shipment of 600,000 Care Packages to Troops. - December 03, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Local Start-Up TippingBucket.org Competing for $250,000 Pepsi Grant
TippingBucket.org, the Provo-based “drop in the bucket” fundraising website that promises to “change the world or your money back,” is in the running to become the first UT organization to secure a grant in the Pepsi Refresh Project. 340 organizations are competing to win a... - November 14, 2010 - TippingBucket.org
Veteran Sports Marketer Chris Weiller Joins My Sports Dreams LLC
Will Spearhead Company’s Strategy in Youth Sports and Expand Partnerships Nationwide - November 13, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
The John Rex Endowment Announces New Board Members and Officers
The John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the selection of new members and officers of its board of directors. New board members include George Reed, executive director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, and Linda Butler, MD, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer... - October 30, 2010 - John Rex Endowment
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Launches Fund Drive for Annual Journalism Excellence Awards
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), a nonprofit organization for culinary, wine and travel journalists and other industry professionals, is accepting donations of travel packages, cruises and products or services for auctions and drawings to fund its annual award program for professional journalists and emerging writers. - October 23, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Promotes Industry Achievement Through a New Excellence Awards Program
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. (IFWTWA) has developed and launched a program in which travel and tourism professionals worldwide will be awarded an IFWTWA Excellence Award for outstanding achievements in their fields. - October 21, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. Announces 2010 Scholarship Winners
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc (IFWTWA) sponsors an annual competition for excellence in food, wine and travel journalism. The 2010 winners are Heather Carreiro from MA and Diane Rezendes Khirallah from CA. - October 18, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Operation Gratitude & Operation Homefront Join Forces for Pepsi Refresh Project
Patriotic Americans are just a click away in supporting non-profits serving military service members and their families, and it does not cost a dime through the Pepsi Refresh Project through the month of October. - October 03, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
My Sports Dreams and The V Foundation Team Up to Further Cancer Research
New York-based fundraiser makes donation pledge to Jim Valvano’s foundation. - September 02, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
My Sports Dreams Helps Emerging Sport of Lacrosse Continue to Grow
Sports marketing company, My Sports Dreams, assists college and H.S. lacrosse teams across the country raise thousands, bridge budget gaps and continue to compete. - August 13, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams Becomes an Official Sponsor of NJCAA Region III
Fundraising leader to sponsor Upstate New York JUCO’s end-of-year awards. - August 06, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
National Junior College Athletic Association Names My Sports Dreams “Preferred Fundraising Partner”
My Sports Dreams helps teams conquer financial challenges in tough economic environment. - July 08, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams Helps College and H.S. Rugby Clubs Bridge Budget Gaps
Los Alamos RFC's U-19 team among many success stories. - July 02, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
100,000+ Letters for Troops Collected in May
Operation Gratitude and BJ’s Wholesale Club Collect More Than 100,000 Letters for Troops During Military Appreciation Month. - June 19, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Women On The Move Launches Profit/Non-Profit Grant Writing Seminar Tour
Women On The Move & the KARS Consulting Group Partner to Offer Empowerment Tour-- $10,000 in Grants to be Awarded to Women-focused Startups - June 14, 2010 - Women On The Move, Inc.
My Sports Dreams Unveils New Digital Fundraising Strategy
Online system provides a faster, easier way to raise money - June 10, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Memorial Weekend Care Package Event
Operation Gratitude Salutes Memorial Weekend with Care Package Assembly and Letter Writing Campaign. - May 24, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation Announces "Q & Acting" a New Weekly TV Series
Actors Hall of Fame brings college students and famous actors together to talk about their latest roles in Movies, TV shows and Broadway Plays. - May 21, 2010 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
Lullalee's Golf for Literacy
2nd Annual Golf for Literacy Hosted by Lullalee. LaFern Cusak-Master of Ceremonies. - May 16, 2010 - Lullalee Productions and Services
Collegiate Development Football League Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help players cover their league-related expenses. - May 01, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help conference teams meet their financial challenges in tough economic environment - April 30, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Sports at the Beach and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Bring a Unique Tournament Experience to Thousands of Athletes
MSD tabbed to be an official fundraising partner. - April 22, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
WBCBL Teams Up with My Sports Dreams as Official Fundraising Partner for Franchises
My Sports Dreams Solves Financial Challenges for College, High School and Now Professional Teams Nationwide. - April 21, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams and Fitzilla Sports Team Up to Help Thousands of Prep Athletes Train Like the Pros
My Sports Dreams to help athletes make Fitzilla’s Core Exercise Sled more affordable - April 14, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams and Diamond Dreams at Cooperstown Team Up to Bring "The Ultimate Softball Experience" to Thousands of Players
My Sports Dreams to help travel softball teams raise funds for their Diamond Dreams tournament - April 11, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund Waives Admin Fee on Loan Applications from 33 Cf Communities
NADF looks to spring Aboriginal entrepreneurs into action by making business financing much easier. Pay No Admin Feeson all approved financing applications from select First Nations communities in Northern Ontario from April 1- May 31st, 2010. - April 03, 2010 - Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Teampages.com and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Bring Youth Athletics Into the Digital Age
My Sports Dreams tabbed by teampages.com as an official fundraising partner - April 02, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams Forges Partnership Agreement with Triple Crown Sports
MSD signs on to help make Triple Crown's tournament experience more affordable for travel teams throughout the country. - March 28, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
My Sports Dreams Names BigSigns.com as a Preferred Partner
My Sports Dreams and BigSigns.com team up to provide sports graphics and signage to college and high school teams. - March 25, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Estate Planning Seminar Offered for People Affected by Cancer at The Wellness Community
Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills: What Would You Like To Know? With Ken Kossoff will take place on Thursday, April 22, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - March 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Offered at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites cancer patients, survivors, and family members to participate in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for eight weeks beginning April 19 and ending June 7. (Except the week of May 10, when class will be held on... - March 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Anaconda Sports and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Expand Buying Power for Thousands of Athletic Teams
My Sports Dreams tabbed to be an official fundraising partner of Anaconda Sports - March 20, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
The Actors Hall of Fame Announces The Red Carpet Museum to Open in Los Angeles
The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation's official museum will be called The Red Carpet Museum. It will be designed as a state of the art physical and online dramatic arts education facility in Los Angeles. It will include interactive 3D exhibits, a media event center and serve as a home base for industry Red Carpet Events for film, television and theatre openings. - March 03, 2010 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
Wellness Community to Celebrate 19 Years of Fighting Cancer at Anniversary Gala
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 19 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at their Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village on Friday, May 7 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. One of the biggest fundraisers of the... - February 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Comedy Night at The Wellness Community Features Karen Rontowski January 11
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Karen Rontowski will be held Monday, January 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand Up... - January 06, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Neurologist to Speak About "Chemo Brain" Jan. 28
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center invite cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to a free workshop entitled “Chemo Brain” with Lorne Label, MD. The program will take place Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Oncologist to Present Educational Workshop on Women's Cancers at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present a free educational workshop on Women’s Cancers with Amer Karam, MD on Thursday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP. Dr. Karam of The University of California,... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Seeks Participants for New Support Program for Breast Cancer Patients and Loved Ones
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is seeking participants for a new program of support and education called “CAREing & COPEing.” This exciting 4-week program, beginning January 12, 2010, will provide education and support to people with breast cancer and loved ones. Each week a... - November 22, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura