ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ — If helping a grieving child makes one’s heart sing, then tune into this opportunity to help children and teens. Join the Heart Songs program of Four Seasons Compassion for Life as its Asheville Checkpoint kicks off its first Bear Buddy drive to benefit Buncombe families June 1-30, 2013.
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Heart Songs program of Four Seasons Compassion for Life kicks off first Bear Buddy drive in North Carolina
Huskies for Adoption Memorial Day Event in Hermosa Beach hosted by Husky Haven of LA
PALMDALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Want to know what Snow Dogs do in the summer? They go to Hermosa Beach, of course. Husky Haven of LA today announced that huskies will be coming to the Fiesta Hermosa annual event in Hermosa Beach this Saturday May 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The huskies will be located in front of the Comedy Store. Husky Haven of LA is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abandoned Siberian Huskies.
California Council on Economic Education receives State Farm Grant to train Southern Calif. Teachers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — CCEE (California Council on Economic Education) recently received an $8,000 State Farm Grant to provide financial education training to teachers through the Virtual Economics 4.0 program. The teachers trainings are intended to help educators increase student understanding of economic, personal finance, and entrepreneurship concepts.
Camp Strong4Life helps Georgia Kids Get Out and Get Active
ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS Apr 30, 2013: Located at Camp Twin Lakes and overseen by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s pediatricians, Camp Strong4Life caters to children struggling with their weight and dealing with the health issues that come with that struggle. While kids may have initial reservations about going, it won’t be long before they are enjoying swimming, rock-wall climbing, archery, zip-lining, playing games, building friendships and making memories that last a lifetime.
Political dignitaries welcome members of ‘American Identity’ film and representatives of the National Foundation for Military Family Support
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS Apr 29, 2013: Congressional and Political dignitaries welcomed members of the National Foundation for Military Family Support (NFMFS), as well as members of the motion picture ‘American Identity,’ to Washington D.C. to be recognized through special events, including receiving Congressional Commendations.
Mueller Inc’s Helping Hand program Offers a Metal Building to Deserving Texas NonProfit Org for 5th Year
BALLINGER, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS Apr 29, 2013: Texas-based Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a ‘Helping Hand’ again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to 4,000 square feet through applications received by June 1, 2013.
Local Charity to Stamp Out Hunger: Food Finders announces 3rd Annual Summer to End Hunger Food Drive for 2013
SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Food Finders announced today that it is kicking off its 3rd Annual ‘Summer To End Hunger’ Food Drive, starting May 1st. The food drive will run through the entire month of May, and food that Food Finders collects during the May 11 Stamp Out Hunger postal drive will contribute to the Summer drive effort.
California Council on Economic Education announces 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest Award-Winning Students
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS Apr 24, 2013: The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha Sharp and Roslyn Yeager.
The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces it is recipient of JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2013 of Neotrope’s annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations and cause-marketing support to the National Inclusion Project over the next year.
Neotrope to assist Food Finders Inc to Redistribute Food Donated by California Hospitality Industry and Local Grocers to Fight Hunger
SIGNAL HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Food Finders, Inc. is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope’s 2013 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will assist with Food Finders’ mission to redistribute food donated by the regional hospitality industry and local grocers to feed those who are food insecure.
Catalysts Powering Educational Performance earns Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grant Award for 2013
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. /eNewsChannels/ — CPEP (Catalysts Powering Educational Performance) is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope’s 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope will provide public relations support to CPEP over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and accomplishments.
Park Ridge Health presents 8th Annual Seasons of Life Soiree to benefit non-profit Four Seasons Compassion For Life
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS Apr 17, 2013: Snazzy sparkles and well-worn blue jeans are the attire of choice for the 8th annual Seasons of Life Soiree 2013, an event to benefit vital non-profit patient services at Four Seasons Compassion For Life. The event is presented by Park Ridge Health. Attendees will enjoy the talents of local jazz musicians Carol Duermit and Brad Curtioff.
I’m First Scholarship for First-Generation College Students announced by Center for Student Opportunity
BETHESDA, Md. /eNewsChannels/ — NEWS Apr 1, 2013: The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), a national 501(c)3 non-profit, is now accepting applications for the I’m First Scholarship, a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship for matriculating first-generation college students.
With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy’s Gala 2013 will raise funds to support activities
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Tickets are now available for the World Savvy Gala 2013 on April 11 at the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco. With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy is a nonprofit organization serving youth and educators nationally from offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
First Annual Victory Cup Nationwide Food Drive to feed 33 US Regions
HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Move For Hunger announces that from April 1-15, 2013, Victory Packaging is holding its First Annual Victory Cup Nationwide Food Drive. As the largest packaging material distributor in North America, Victory has offices in 24 states across the country. For two weeks, these offices will compete to see which can donate the largest amount of non-perishable food items to its local food bank.
Maple Youth Ballet honors patron Donalyn Kling at the second annual Diamonds & Dance Gala
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Maple Youth Ballet honored Donalyn Kling, one of its most dedicated patrons at the second annual Diamonds and Dance Gala on Saturday, March 9 at Black, Starr and Frost in Newport Beach. ‘Donalyn, without you we would not have been able to do so many of the things we have accomplished this year,’ said Charles Maple, co-founder of the Maple Conservatory.
Move For Hunger non-profit names AMWAT Moving and Storage ‘Mover of the Year’ for 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ — Move For Hunger, a nationwide non-profit hunger relief organization, is proud to announce that AMWAT Moving and Storage of Tallahassee, Fla., is the recipient of the ‘Mover of the Year Award’ for 2012.
Black, Starr and Frost jewelers and Maple Youth Ballet to Host Diamonds and Dance Event
IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Maple Youth Ballet along with Black, Starr & Frost, presents the second annual Diamonds & Dance Gala on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Black, Starr & Frost’s harbor side location in Newport Beach. The gala will honor Donalyn Kling of the Kling Family Foundation, who has been a dedicated patron of the Maple Youth Ballet.
Press Event: preview of the 100-foot granite ‘History of the United States of America’ monument in California
FELICITY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Appropriately on Washington’s Birthday, Feb. 22, 2013, at 10:45 a.m. PST, the Museum of History in Granite is having the first and only preview for the press of the 100-foot granite ‘History of the United States of America’ monument.
Neotrope Extends Deadline for 2013 JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grants for Worthy Causes
TORRANCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Neotrope CEO Christopher L. Simmons today announced a two week extension to today’s deadline for worthy causes to apply for the company’s annual Non-Profit PR Grants for 2013; the new deadline will be Feb. 28 at close of business. This year, 10 U.S. based charitable non-profits will receive in-kind grants totaling $50,000.
Move For Hunger celebrates partnership with Atlas Van Lines where participating Atlas agents donating over 30,000 pounds of food
NEPTUNE, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ — Move For Hunger, a nationwide hunger relief organization that works with the relocation industry, today announces its partnership with Atlas Van Lines, one of the nation’s top moving companies. To celebrate joining Move For Hunger as an Epic Partner, Atlas Headquarters held a local food drive on Feb. 1, which resulted in over 3,000-pounds of food donations.
Matt McCabe of Pursuant featured at Orange Leap Shine Brighter Series in February
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — The 2013 Orange Leap Shine Brighter Series features Matt McCabe from Pursuant presenting ‘I Have A Dream: The Importance of Vision At Every Donor Level’ on February 14. Simply put, donors give to a vision that stirs their philanthropic passion. This session will explore why nonprofits must prove the efficacy of their vision and work in order to garner long-term, committed donors.
At the 2013 NAMM Show, the Bob Moog Foundation will Inspire through Legendary Instruments and Archival Exploration
ASHEVILLE, N.C. and ANAHEIM, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) will celebrate the indelible nature of the synthesizer pioneer’s legacy at the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif. Beginning on January 24, NAMM attendees will have opportunities to see and hear demonstrations of vintage Moog instruments and explore rarely seen archival material from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.
White House Petition to Help Legalize Ferrets in California launched by LegalizeFerrets.org
LA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Legalize Ferrets announces new White House petition to help legalize ferrets in California. Over the past 25 years California ferret lovers have worked diligently to catch up to the rest of the 48 continental states to have our right for legal ferret ownership.
Mark Rhode to Speak On ‘Integrated Marketing for Nonprofits’ as part of Orange Leap’s Shine Brighter Series
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Orange Leap’s monthly Shine Brighter Series of webcasts for nonprofits continues on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, 2 p.m. EST, with ‘Integrated Marketing for Nonprofits’ presented by Mark Rhode, vice president at Russ Reid.
Atlanta Pediatric Device Consortium awards $25K Grant to DesignWise Medical and Cnicus LLC
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ — Pediatric non-profit, DesignWise Medical, Inc., in conjunction with Cnicus LLC (Chicago, Ill.) has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Atlanta Pediatric Device Consortium to continue the development of a medical device used to confirm the correct placement of feeding tubes in infants and children.
Thirty US youth leaders and five educators return from month-long immersion study and cultural exchange in Bangladesh from World Savvy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Thirty U.S. youth leaders and five U.S. educators are set to return next Saturday, January 12, 2013, from a month-long immersion study and cultural exchange program in Bangladesh from World Savvy. The group studied how global climate change has impacted local communities in Bangladesh, and upon return to the U.S., the students will apply their new knowledge by launching climate change projects to improve their U.S. communities and the world.
Second Harvest Food Bank gets help from Premier Medical Transportation Kicking off 2013 Driving Away Hunger Campaign
COLTON, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Premier Medical Transportation, a Colton-based medical transportation company, has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to serve Riverside and San Bernardino in a year-long campaign, Driving Away Hunger. Premier Medical Transportation will donate one meal to Second Harvest Food Bank for every transport call they receive. The Driving Away Hunger campaign began Nov. 1, just in time for the holiday season and will run throughout 2013.
Neotrope announces dedicated web portal for annual NonProfit PR Grant program
TORRANCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — California-based marketing and PR firm, Neotrope, today announced the formal launch of a dedicated web portal for the company’s annual NonProfit PR Grants program at http://prgrants.com as part of its 30 year anniversary. The PR Grant program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)3 worthy causes.
Restored French 1967 Rally West Club Pinball Machine added to Pacific Pinball Museum playable collection
ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) welcomes the public to experience pinball with a European flair. Play a game on the newest addition to their exciting collection of more than 80 playable games: a 1967 Rally West Club. This game marks the one resident of their collection not produced in the United States.
Author Arnold Rudnick and publisher Paraphrase LLC Donate 100 Books and One Month’s Profits to Support Children in Need
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Author Arnold Rudnick and publisher Paraphrase, LLC, have donated 100 copies of new children’s book ‘Little Green’ (ISBN: 978-0981587974) to the My Stuff Bags Foundation and have pledged all net profits from book sales for the month of December 2012.
Cancer Kids to Enjoy the Holiday with Celebrity Guests and Activities at Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Winter Wonderland
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Winter Wonderland – a day when more than 350 Starlight kids, siblings and their parents are given the opportunity to experience the holidays by decorating cookies, making ornaments, meeting Hollywood celebrities, and more – will be held Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at CBS Studios. The current ‘X Factor’ soundstage is being turned into a children’s wonderland courtesy of Northwestern Mutual.
Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation’s hallmark educational project, is expanding to serve two school districts in Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool (DBSS), the Bob Moog Foundation’s hallmark educational project, is expanding to serve two school districts in Western North Carolina. Twenty-five teachers from Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools will be teaching the 10-week curriculum to over 500 second grade students beginning in January. This marks the first time that the two school districts have collaborated on a teaching program.
Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara and the Sikh Community of Jersey City to Feed More Than 2,000 at Local Homeless Shelters
JERSEY CITY, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ — According to Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara, the Sikh community of Jersey City will be providing over 2,000 individuals at local area homeless shelters with hot meals, snacks, and fruits on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
Four Seasons, Compassion for Life. Named a Top North Carolina Hospice Provider according to latest DSR Report
FLAT ROCK, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Four Seasons, Compassion for Life has received recognition as a top hospice care provider in the state for its significant percentage of patients served for almost a decade.
Associa’s PCM of California, Inc. Employee-driven Fundraisers benefit United Way, and Those in Need This Holiday
LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Donny Disbro, chief executive officer of PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that company employees raised more than $16,230 during a series of charitable fundraisers over the past several weeks.
Tenth National Long Term Care Insurance Producers Summit: LTC Financial Partners and Dr. Marion Give 250 Toy Animals to Ronald McDonald House
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /eNewsChannels/ — Kids with medical needs feel better and get better with tender loving care. So do older family members with disabilities. But human TLC is seldom handy 24/7. That’s where a warm, fuzzy toy animal can make a difference. On Monday, Nov. 12, 250 of them are being donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas by LTC Financial Partners, LLC.
Orange Leap is sponsoring ‘Tap Into New Donations with Non-cash and Online Giving’ presented by Kevin Myers of iDonate
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Orange Leap (www.orangeleap.com) is sponsoring ‘Tap Into New Donations with Non-cash and Online Giving,’ presented by Kevin Myers of iDonate and part of Orange Leap’s Shine Brighter Series webcasts for nonprofit organizations. The one-hour webcast will take place Thursday, November 15 at 2 p.m. EST. The session is free, but registration is required.
San Bernardino County WIB Executive Director Sandy Harmsen Appointed to Chair California Workforce Association
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board announced that Executive Director Sandy Harmsen was appointed to Chair of the California Workforce Association’s Executive Committee. The committee facilitates the direction and management of the Association.
Art for Progress hosts Michael Alan’s ‘Living Installation’ at ABC NORIO in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ — Art for Progress (AFP), a NYC 501(c)3 nonprofit, is proud to announce it is hosting artist Michael Alan’s ‘Living Installation: Family Misfit Healing’ on Friday, November 9 at ABC NORIO in NYC’s Lower East Side.
At CSAE National Conference and Showcase, Equation Technologies to Exhibit SaaS CRM with Avectra
TORONTO, Ontario /eNewsChannels/ — Equation Technologies will be exhibiting with Avectra at the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) National Conference and Showcase November 1-3, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario. Avectra and Equation Technologies will be at Booth 178 (Canada Halls 2 and 3 in the Ottawa Convention Centre).
Orange Leap Shine Brighter Series of Webcasts for Nonprofits Launches with Facebook Marketing Strategies from Marketing Twins
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Orange Leap has launched a new monthly series of webcasts for nonprofit organizations called the Shine Brighter Series. The first webinar is ’5 Ways Nonprofits Can Get More Likes on Their Facebook Page’ presented by Randy Vaughn of Fort Worth-based Marketing Twins.
New Study from World Savvy shows that among those 18-24 there is Lack of Global Competency Skills for 21st Century Global Economy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — A recent study of 18-24 year old American high school graduates commissioned by education nonprofit World Savvy, with support from the International Baccalaureate Organization, shows a desire among young people to learn more about global topics, but a conspicuous lack of instruction within American schools to satisfy these needs.
San Francisco-based Pacific Pinball Museum launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Move Collection to Palace of Fine Arts
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Pacific Pinball Museum, founded ten years ago in the Bay Area city of Alameda, has dedicated its non-profit mission to preserving the art, science and history of pinball. The museum currently has 90 games set to free play for one admission price at its Alameda location. With the ongoing success of its mission, PPM has begun bursting at the seams and needs a new location. The board has set a goal of relocating to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
Project Pawsitive Foundation has selected the Salem Animal Rescue League in New Hampshire as the team’s fifth animal shelter makeover
HAMPTON, N.H. /eNewsChannels/ — The Project Pawsitive Foundation (www.projectpawsitive.com), a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to renovating animal rescues and shelters in need, has selected the Salem Animal Rescue League in Salem, New Hampshire as the team’s fifth animal shelter makeover. The project begins on Friday, September 14.
Move For Hunger Presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive in New Jersey
ASBURY PARK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ — Non-profit Move For Hunger presents the Fourth Annual Surfside Food Drive and Concert Series to benefit the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. While hunger may not be on people’s minds during the summer holidays, hunger takes no vacations. The summer months can be some of the most difficult for food banks and struggling families as children who receive subsidized lunches are home from school.
National Navajo Code Talker 30th Anniversary: Young Marines Youth Leadership Non-Profit Honors Native American World War II Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Over 175 youth members of the Young Marines from throughout the country will be attending the 30th anniversary of the National Navajo Code Talker Day in Window Rock, Arizona on August 14.
Ten-month Leadership Program to Develop Women in their STEM Careers as Leaders announced by WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — Out of its commitment to help women, WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology is launching a ten-month leadership program to develop women in their STEM careers as leaders so that they consistently make a difference in the organizations they serve and in the world.
Pacific Pinball Museum announces Bagatelle, Pachinko, and Peggle Exhibition in San Francisco
ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) proudly announces the opening of ‘Bagatelle, Pachinko, and Peggle,’ an exhibition of early pins-in-a-board games, and the digital extension of these games, Peggle.
Young Marines launches new relationship with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for youth drug demand reduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Young Marines youth organization and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Demand Reduction Program have announced the Young Marines Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena Division Awards program. The awards program highlights the exceptional efforts the youth membership of the Young Marines are doing throughout the nation to educate other youths to live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle in their communities through drug demand reduction efforts.
Author and Speaker Jeff Alt’s 2,000 Mile Appalachian Trail Charity Journey turns into 12,450 Miles of Walking for Sunshine
CINCINNATI, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ — What began as a solo Appalachian Trail (AT) adventure with bears, bugs, and blisters, has become an annual fundraising source for Sunshine, a home for the developmentally disabled in Maumee, Ohio. When author and speaker Jeff Alt embarked on his AT journey to raise funds for Sunshine, he didn’t know that his journey would spark the creation of an annual event.
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon announce Grants Available to Help Feed Kids in Afterschool Settings
PORTLAND, Ore. /eNewsChannels/ — Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon is excited to announce a new partnership with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to distribute grants to afterschool programs to help feed more kids in Oregon.
WEST, Advancing Women in the Business of Science and Technology, Continues Its Mission to Bring Visibility to Woman Leaders
BOSTON, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — WEST: Advancing Women in the Business of Science and Technology, continues its mission to bring visibility to woman leaders by nominating Kip Hollister as Entrepreneur of the Year in Service and Kip was awarded the honor. WEST demonstrated its key success factor of Visibility by nominating two advisory board members: Kip Hollister, CEO Hollister, a leading staffing firm, and Barbara Lynch, James Beard Award Winning Chef and serial restaurateur; to the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year.
Economic Impact of Women on Boards: Event hosted by WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — Out of its commitment to having women on Boards, WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology hosted an executive dinner on June 6, 2012 at the Hotel Marlowe Cambridge. The topic of this program was a panel discussion on ‘The Economic Impact of Women on Boards.’
17-year-old McCall Behringer of Baltimore is National Young Marine of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Young Marines National Executive Director Mike Kessler, announced seventeen year old McCall Behringer of Baltimore, Maryland, is the organization’s National Young Marine of the Year for 2012-2013. The Young Marines is a national non-profit youth organization for boys and girls ages 8 through the completion of high school.
WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology, Nominated Two Members of Their Advisory Board for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — Out of its commitment to having women leaders be visible, WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology, nominated two members of their Advisory Board – Kip Hollister and Barbara Lynch for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts has been chosen as the beneficiary for the 2nd Annual PayLease Golf Tournament
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a San Diego non-profit organization, has been chosen as the beneficiary for the 2nd Annual PayLease Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 9th at Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley. All proceeds will help Fresh Start achieve its mission of transforming the lives of children with deformities through reconstructive surgery.
Career Mentoring event for 80 Girl Scouts held by WEST
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — WEST: Advancing Women in Science and Technology hosted a Career Mentoring event for 80 Girl Scouts that ranged from grades 4 to 12. WEST taps into its community of women scientist, engineers and technologist as career mentors to hold events for young girls as well as early and mid career women.
More Than 100 Vintage Jukebox, Soda and Pinball Machines Donated to the Pacific Pinball Museum
ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) proudly announces the addition of more than 100 rare items to their massive collection through a donation made by business entrepreneur and renowned philanthropist Richard Foos.
Young Marines announces second annual ‘Raising Awareness to the Flag’ initiative during National Flag Week in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — Executive Director, Mike Kessler, of the national non-profit youth education and service program for boys and girls, the Young Marines, announces a call-to-action campaign to over 300 Young Marine units across the country to participate in the organization’s 2nd annual ‘Raising Awareness to the Flag’ initiative during National Flag Week in June.
Kent L. Hollrah Joins Orange Leap, a Cloud Solution Provider for Non-Profits, as Company President
DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Orange Leap, developer of cloud-based fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) software, today announced the hiring of Kent Hollrah to serve as company President.
Move For Hunger is proud to announce their recent partnership with Mango Moving at the Signature Level
KANSAS CITY, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ — Move For Hunger is proud to announce their recent partnership with Mango Moving at the Signature Level. Mango Moving LLC, a Kansas City-based national moving company, has committed to support Move For Hunger’s fight against hunger through a generous financial contribution.
Second Annual Walk for Excellence Fundraiser in Georgia May 12
ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — On May 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Friendship Community Church at 4141 Old Fairburn Rd., Atlanta, GA, where the school is housed, the Fulton Leadership Academy (FLA) will hold its 2nd Annual Walk for Excellence to raise funds for the charter school’s programs.
CITYarts Awards Ceremony, Auction, Dinner May 22, 2012 at Allianz Headquarters New York City
NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ — CITYarts, Inc. is celebrating 44 years of empowering international children and youth through art. CITYarts brings young people and professional artists together to create Public Art. Through this creative process, CITYarts empowers youth and connects children locally and around the world to become active participants in transforming communities.
Mueller, Inc. again offers ‘Helping Hand’ to Texas Non-Profits
BALLINGER, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Mueller, Inc., a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and residential metal roofing, wants to extend a helping hand again this year to a Texas non-profit in need of a new facility. The campaign is called ‘Helping Hand.’ One organization will be selected to receive a new Mueller steel building up to 4,000 square feet through applications received by June 1, 2012.
World Savvy: Thirty Students Launch Projects to Improve Community and World After Participating in Educational Program
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Thirty youth leaders from the San Francisco, New York and Minnesota areas are implementing social action projects designed to help their communities in particular and the planet in general, says nonprofit World Savvy. The projects are the students’ way of sharing the knowledge they gained after participation in an innovative one-month immersion trip to Bangladesh to study climate change.
Alabama School of Fine Arts announces the opening of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /eNewsChannels/ — The Alabama School of Fine Arts announces the opening of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theater, a state-of- the-art facility built for both school and community use, this month. It is the most technically advanced venue of its kind in the entire Southeast. The Public Grand Opening is scheduled for Sunday, April 15, from 3-5 p.m., with Mayor William A. Bell, Sr. cutting the ribbon on the massive new stage.
Former International Martial Arts champion Zak Lee Guarnaccia’s Extreme 24-hour Challenge Raises Charity Funds
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Former International Martial Arts champion Zak Lee Guarnaccia, of LightRow Pictures, with his strong will, is going to attempt a staggering endurance-fundraising challenge in Hollywood. On April 28, 2012 at 7 a.m., for the benefit of Homeless Not Toothless, Zak will endure the 24HX Extreme Step-A-Thon fitness challenge climbing for 24 hours up and down the popular Santa Monica stairs.
New ALFI Nonprofit Will Focus on America’s Ground Forces
SAN ANTONIO, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Colonel Jack H. Pryor (U.S. Army, Retired) today announced the formation and launch of a new nonprofit organization, the American Land Forces Institute (ALFI). Based in San Antonio, Texas, ALFI will focus on policy, advocacy, education and services in support of land forces and small combat units across all branches of the U.S. military, the National Guard, and domestic law enforcement.
Professionals Guild Singles Party at San Ramon Marriott to Benefit the Seva Foundation
SAN RAMON, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Professionals Guild announced today it is co-sponsoring a charity ball for singles from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. This singles dance party is hosted by the Society of Single Professionals.
Remembering Flopsy Parker, The Easter Bunny That Grew Up
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — ‘The Easter Bunny That Grew Up’ (ISBN: 978-1468554960) is a children’s book that pays tribute to a little rabbit that captured the hearts of people around the world on Facebook and the contributions he made to rabbits in rescues and shelters. On September 26th, 2010 Gretta Parker started a journey she was not planning on when she adopted a little white rabbit for $7.50 from a local shelter.
2012 Neotrope NonProfit PR Grant Recipients Announced
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Neotrope(R), a public relations, advertising and marketing firm established in 1983, today announced the recipients of the Non-Profit PR Grants Program for 2012. This year’s 10 recipients, selected from over 300 applicants, will receive approximately $50,000 total in pro bono services. Originally launched in 2000, the Neotrope PR Grant program has helped raise awareness for worthwhile causes all over the U.S. by providing public relations, news dissemination and online marketing, donated by Neotrope’s accredited staff.
Pew Center on the States quotes Florida data from the Florida Public Health Institute
LAKE WORTH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ — The Pew Center on the States on Monday reported tremendous nationwide growth in emergency room visits for many easily prevented dental problems. In Florida, emergency room visits doubled between 2008 and 2010, totaling more than 115,000 visits and generating more than $88 million in medical charges. Pew obtained its Florida information from a Florida Public Health Institute (FPHI) study released in December 2011.
Project Moves Dance Company, Inc. announces its inaugural season opener, ‘One Human Race’
BROCKTON, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ — Project Moves Dance Company, Inc., the resident company of The Gold School of Dance Art in Brockton, Mass., is proud to announce its inaugural season opener, One Human Race. Performances for One Human Race will be held March 17 and 18, 2012, at the Boston Center for the Arts, Stanford Calderwood Pavilion.
Fresh Start supporters to tee off in support of transforming the lives of children with physical deformities at 20th annual Kids Celebrity Golf Classic
CARLSBAD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Fresh Start Surgical Gifts’ (freshstart.org) annual Fresh Start for Kids Celebrity Golf Classic joins together Hollywood actors, professional athletes, and Fresh Start supporters to tee off in support of transforming the lives of children with physical deformities.
2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference: CMI to Co-Present with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Merkle
ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — Alisa Hamilton, director of project management for CMI, will present sessions with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital(R) and Merkle, a CMI client, at the 2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference. The conference will offer more than 30 educational sessions, a keynote presentation, and roundtable discussions covering innovative strategies and creative approaches to fundraising that help nonprofits develop new initiatives and increase donations.
Wind Power in 2012 Electricity Mix increased by The Energy Cooperative
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — The Energy Cooperative, an electric generation supplier (EGS) since 1998, has announced that it is increasing the amount of Pennsylvania wind power in their 2012 electricity mix. The new renewable energy mix contains 99 percent PA wind power, of which 25 percent wind is sourced from the newly developed Highland Wind farm in Cambria County, PA.
Second annual Stepping Up to Business Conference Comes to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ — The Small Business Finance Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is conducting its second annual Stepping Up to Business at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta on Feb. 29, 2012. For the price of an hour with a business attorney or accountant, attendees can expect a full day of financial mentoring that could transform their enterprise by helping them with cash flow and financing challenges.
The Story Project Fundraiser, Hosted by KCRW, features Mace Neufeld, Denise Di Novi and Victoria Alonso
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — On Thursday, February 16, The Story Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to furthering communication and life skills in at-risk and under-served teens, will launch its StoryTelling Series, a sequence of intimate moderated conversations with legendary filmmakers and artists. Todd Felderstein, The Story Project’s executive director, is thrilled to have such Hollywood veterans make up our inaugural event.
APDA L.A. Presents ‘Living Artistically With Parkinson’s Disease’
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — The Los Angeles chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (apdala.org), along with James Gray Gallery, present ‘Living Artistically with Parkinson’s Disease,’ a unique exhibition featuring works of art created by celebrated artists living with PD. To celebrate the exhibition, which runs from February 8-13, 2012, the APDA L.A. is hosting a champagne brunch with a silent auction this Sunday, February 12.
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SF Mayor Lee and New York City Mayor Bloomberg to Co-Host Second Annual Bloomberg Technology Summit
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Congress: Honor Senator Lautenberg and Generations by signing his Chemical Safety Improvement Act!
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Calif. Senator Alex Padilla Issues Statement on State Budget: Education Funding and English Learner Accountability Are Key Elements
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The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces it is recipient of JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant
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Dance Prodigy and TV star from ‘Dance Moms’ Sophia Lucia will Attempt to Break Guinness World Record
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During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Southgate Surgery Center Offers Low and No-Cost Colonoscopies in Michigan
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US Secretary of State John Kerry announces Ira Forman will serve as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
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Viet Nam veteran and citizen tax reform advocate, John C. Garrison, decries IRS denial of U.S. Workers’ deduction of living expense
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San Francisco’s First New Fire Station in More Than 40 Years to Meet Safety Needs of Vibrant, Growing Neighborhood
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GROW Elect welcomes Josh Valdez, DBA to Board, will help to Ensure California Latino Republican Voices Are Heard
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