Bronzeville nonprofit QCDC gains recognition for implementing "People Spots," which are public spaces opened to promote safer and more walkable neighborhoods. The spots, which include parking spaces and alleys, have been known to increase foot traffic to local businesses.
Held at the stunning City View at Metreon, Not For Sale's annual gala will bring together international advocates to celebrate Not For Sale's work and to empower the global movement to end slavery.
The Right to an Education and the Right to Play were among the 30 Human Rights 166 youth and their parents petitioned for at the Youth for Human Rights Florida's "signathon" in honor of the UN's International Day of Youth.
The Nashville Church of Scientology supports the good works of others. Today's highlight: The community group Family of Abraham to host an event centered around relationship building.
Extra Mile America Founder, Shawn Anderson, started Extra Mile Day in 2009 as a part of the Extra Mile America Tour. This year 2013, 184 of 400 expected Mayors in all 50 states have already declared November 1, 2013, as Extra Mile Day!
Famed Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery Leving will sit down with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alan Childs to discuss the many challenges Chicago Public School students could face this upcoming school year.
Petitioning for every child to be made aware of their Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights Florida is participating in an international "signathon" in honor of the UN's International Day of Youth.
Art Deco Weekend (ADW) moves forward into the past with the 2014 version of this annual celebration of 1920s and '30s culture, this year returning to its roots in art, antiques and architecture with "The Antique Experience at Art Deco Weekend." Come to Ocean Drive in Miami Beach on January 17th, 18th or 19th, 2014 to check it out!
The Armed Services YMCA has awarded Ink Link Marketing as "Partner of the Year 2012" for their work with Buffets, Inc. to raise over $25,000 in funds for the ASYMCA's camp program, which assists children of military families.
The 4th annual Prostate Cancer Pony Express rides to Washington, DC to increase awareness of prostate cancer and research. All cancer survivors are invited to participate in group photo in front of U.S. Capitol Building.
More than 20 local organizations, including the Church of Scientology of Tampa's Volunteer Ministers helped the children of North Greenwood get ready for school.
Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awarded $8,000 to four charities associated with the United Ways serving Lake and Porter Counties with donations from sponsors and support of the 500 plus in attendance. This year's very worthy recipients were: Discoveries Unlimited, The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Sojourner Truth House, and The Caring Place.
Faced with a national deficit of $16 trillion, nonprofit programs at all levels will likely continue to face severe cuts over the next four years. Ohio-based Measurement Resources Company is hosting the "Achieving Impact and Excellence Two-Day Intensive" to help nonprofits learn how to use performance measurements as a tool for securing the funding they need to succeed.
Exports to the US are projected to climb significantly this year; shipments to Middle East and Asia-Pacific region continue to boost the sector's earnings.
CAEL's program assists adults with finding practical ways to transfer prior experiences and skills learned outside classroom to college course credits. Learning from work may be worth college credit at www.LearningCounts.org.