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Comment RSSWASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of Independence Day and Thomas Jefferson, the author of our Declaration of Independence, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Thomas Jefferson Foundation as its Charity of the Month for July.
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Thu, 07 Jul 2011 # 18:14:05 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffCamp Blue Skies Launches Fundraising Campaign for Adults with Disabilities
Mon, 04 Jul 2011 # 09:30:04 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffCHARLOTTE, N.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s been a dream ever since his son was diagnosed with a rare developmental disorder; today it’s a reality – Camp Blue Skies – a camp for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Adoption Mentors Web Page Launched
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 # 16:33:48 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffROCHESTER, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Children Awaiting Parents is proud to announce the unveiling of a new web page ‘Adoption Mentors,’ which is part of the organization’s focus on providing resources and support to adoptive parents, social workers and the adoption community.
Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 # 19:47:59 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Gingrich Foundation has selected the Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month for June in commemoration of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing into law a national charter for the Boy Scouts of America on June 15, 1916.
Bellevue and Seattle Communities Raise Money to Help Washington Women In Need
Fri, 13 May 2011 # 18:37:19 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffBELLEVUE, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Washington Women In Need (WWIN), a local non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to low income women in Washington, today announced that it raised more than $370,000 at its annual spring luncheons held in Seattle and Bellevue. Representing a 10 percent increase over funds raised at the 2010 luncheons, all of the money raised will directly go to establishing grants for women who need assistance in education, health care and counseling.
20×200 to Offer Celebrity Benefit Edition from David Bowie
Thu, 05 May 2011 # 19:32:31 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffNEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fans of legendary musician David Bowie can now own a rare artwork by the iconoclast via 20×200.com. In support of Housing Works Thrift Shop’s ‘Design on a Dime’ fundraising event, the pioneering art e-commerce site 20×200 announced it is releasing a special benefit print by Bowie. Bowie’s art print, IMAN No. 1, will be unveiled at Design on a Dime, and will make its online debut on 20×200 on Thursday, May 12, 2011.
Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Freedom Alliance in Honor of Military Appreciation Month
Wed, 04 May 2011 # 11:59:02 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In observance of Military Appreciation Month, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Freedom Alliance as Charity of the Month this May for the organization’s commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform and their families.
Announcing the formation of Explore Mars, Inc.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 # 14:58:55 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffBOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — We are pleased to announce the formation of Explore Mars, Inc., a project oriented group that was created to promote science and technology innovation and education with a use for Mars Exploration. Through a series of technology innovation awards, scientific symposiums and workshops, Mars analog work, technology demonstrations, and other programs, we provide a platform for scientists and citizen scientists to engage in meaningful space exploration research and development in the private sector.
Nonprofit Partners with PR Company and Gains International Attention
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 # 16:00:10 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Last year Special Equestrians was one of 10 nonprofits chosen from nearly 600 applicants to receive part of $25,000 in PR service grants. ‘We’ve always taken corporate social responsibility very seriously, and it gives all of us here a warm and fuzzy feeling to do what little we can to give something back to worthwhile causes,’ said Neotrope CEO and co-founder, Christopher Simmons.
Give a Child the Gift of a Family this Holiday Season
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 # 17:04:42 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffROCHESTER, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This holiday season Children Awaiting Parents is offering several alternative gift ideas. Instead of sending the traditional fruitcake to clients and friends this year, consider a gift that will help Lift the Wait for children that wait in foster care for a family to adopt them.
Special Equestrians Teams with Philadelphia Race Park
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 # 17:35:10 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Special Equestrians is proud to announce our partnership with the Philadelphia Race Park. Special Equestrians will be providing stall rest to injured race horses. These horses will be part of our Youth Connections Program for At-Risk Youth. ‘Our vulnerable youth will be introduced to the plight of these vulnerable horses with the goal of developing a greater empathy for these horses,’ says Tammy Westney, Executive Director of Special Equestrians.
Girls Write Now Receives 2009 Coming Up Taller Award from First Lady at The White House
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 # 12:52:16 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Girls Write Now, a New York City organization that matches at-risk high school girls with professional women writers for mentoring and writing training, has been nationally recognized as one of 15 youth arts and humanities programs to receive the prestigious 2009 Coming Up Taller Award. Youth and adult representatives of the program traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a White House ceremony on November 4, where they accepted the award from Mrs. Obama.
Nonprofit Special Equestrians adjusts to Challenging Economic Climate
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 # 13:01:25 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Special Equestrians had been grappling with the effects of the economic downturn when they received a stroke of good luck; a local band offered to assist them by playing for no charge at a low-cost Beef and Beer Dinner. It was just what the agency needed to draw in a large audience and help to raise over $11,000.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Launches New Website as its 3-year Rebranding Process Comes to a Close
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 # 18:26:17 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffLOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On the heels of its 25th anniversary, Starlight Children’s Foundation has just unveiled the final piece of its 3-year rebranding initiative with the launch of an overhauled starlight.org and 11 related chapter and office Web sites. The strategic rebranding process also included a name change, logo change, development of a mission statement and tagline, and the creation of a new PSA campaign.
Fun in the Sun at Special Equestrians
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 # 17:11:34 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffWARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Special Equestrians has been expanding its range of services this past year, first developing a program for children diagnosed with autism, then by enrolling students in off-site horse back riding shows, and now with a new Summer Camp. ‘The campers had a terrific time. They rode everyday, and had special programs presented by therapy dog owners, and an aviary sanctuary, and they made tie-died shirts and clay pots. It was very different from their weekly riding lessons,’ says Executive Director Tammy Westney.
Register Today for Family Walk 2009! Help Support Children Awaiting Parents
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 # 18:32:48 -0400 EDT # Mass Media News # Comments OffROCHESTER, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Children Awaiting Parents, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding adoptive families for children in foster care, is hosting its annual Family Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The Walk is held at Ontario Beach Park in Rochester and is handicap accessible. Individual walkers in both youth and adult categories are eligible to win great prizes, including iPods.