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Resources and Outreach for Liberia (ROL) has been very active in the last five months; collecting over fifteen thousand books, starting a global social change initiative to empower girls through literacy and the arts, and being featured on ABC2 News' InFocus segment. All of these activities are for the sake of one powerful initiative, Project READ (Restoration Education And Development). The goal of Project READ is to open a drop-in center in Liberia for girls, so ROL is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise $20,000 to start this initiative.

Oklevueha Native American Church of Ayahuasca Healings will be a one of its kind Legal Ayahuasca Retreat that will offer masses, irrespective of color and origins the spiritual healing and transformational powers of Ayahuasca ceremonies through the guidance of Mother Ayahuasca. The First Oklevueha Native American Church (ONAC) Retreat which opened its door in Washington is one of the 30 Ayahuasca Retreat Centers and "Fifth Dimensional Villages" that have been envisioned to bring about a revolution of spiritual healing in North America.

Nonprofit management leader and U.S. Army Reserve veteran Velma Hart announced today the upcoming launch of Velma Hart & Associates. Leveraging her 25-year career dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive, Hart's firm aims to deliver deep industry expertise to produce high impact solutions that help small to midsized organizations achieve greater success.

The New Texas Symphony Orchestra, the premier community orchestra of Dallas, performs "ALL IN! At the Ballet" at the Latino Cultural Center with the Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra:

Observant Jews across the Las Vegas Valley often struggle with buying kosher food as just one of many challenges in making ends meet, a challenge so many people face today.

Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in Canada, thanks to its plentiful fish and beautiful great lakes. Lake Erie is home to some of the best bass fishing in the world, and MacDonald Turkey Point Marina is the largest freshwater marina in Canada, located on its edge. Every year they host a charity live release bass fishing tournament, and is this year celebrating its 16th tournament, in support of the London Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital.

Taneshia Nash Laird, an acclaimed community economic development specialist, has been named to the Advisory Board of the nonprofit Athletes Economic Alliance (AEA), which seeks to provide economic empowerment for athletes and performing artists, with an emphasis on financial and business education. Ms. Laird brings her formidable experience as an entrepreneur and public speaker to this groundbreaking organization, where she joins several current and former professional athletes, celebrities, and other luminaries who lead by example through their competitive success in the corporate arena. Ms. Laird takes her place alongside TV One anchorman Roland Martin, NBA veteran Junior Bridgeman, who rose from the plywood courts to preside over a $400 million restaurant empire, and Ed O'Bannon, a former NCAA and NBA star who successfully litigated a class-action lawsuit against the collegiate league, which incorporated his image in video games without compensating O'Bannon for its use.

Although the holidays have ended, the spirit of goodwill still pleasantly lingers, and many community members in North Carolina may be asking themselves what they can do to help those in need. One cause always worth supporting is awareness of and research to cure childhood cancer. The Isabella Santos Foundation, one of Charlotte, NC's non-profit organizations, works tirelessly to fight Neuroblastoma in the memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled the disease throughout her short life.

Cavod Academy of the Arts is proud to announce its production of "Meet Me in St. Louis", a show the entire family is sure to enjoy.  "Meet Me in St. Louis" will warm your heart with it's love and respect for family and genuine humor that can only be generated by such a special family. This musical is a rare treasure in the musical theater, and is based on the heartfelt movie, starring Judy Garland and featuring the song, "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

Worldwide, gaming is an up-and-coming industry that attracts hundreds of millions of fans and users. However, as with many recreational activities, the potential exists for people to abuse gaming and develop an addiction or problem. This is especially true with games involving gambling and money. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey helps individuals prevent developing, or worsening, a gambling addiction. They have announced that they provide ongoing gambling problem help for those suffering with compulsive gambling addictions and other related problems.

Arizona's Charitable Tax Credit allows you to determine how a portion of you State income tax in spent. Bridging AZ Furniture Bank is a local nonprofit that provides new and gently used beds and furniture to veterans and families in need. "Since Thanksgiving Bridging AZ has furnished 47 apartments for chronically homeless Veterans" says Jim Piscopo, Founder of Bridging AZ.

Restoration in the Son Ministries International is a non-profit organization whose mission is to fulfill the gospel of Jesus Christ through music, preaching and teaching in churches, prisons, schools, and drug rehabilitation centers. Lloyd Claycomb was one of the original supporters of this non-profit organization, even funding the production and recording of the first CD from Restoration in the Son Ministries International.

The 18th Annual People Helping People Charity Auction event directly benefitting the community of Priest Lake was held at Elkin's Resort on Priest Lake. The much anticipated philanthropic event included a theme of Viewpoints of Priest Lake, and celebrated the more than $660,000 in charitable funds that has been raised over the last several years directly benefitting the community needs of Priest Lake.

Jump For The Rose (JFTR) today presented The Rose breast cancer clinic with a check for $17,865.00 at the clinic's annual holiday party. With that donation, the Houston-based group of skydiving enthusiasts has surpassed $100,000 in total funds raised for the clinic, which provides screening, diagnostic and treatment to breast cancer patients regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

This weeksaw a special day at budgeting and cashflow forecasting software company, Calxa. Reaching the $1million target of software donated to not-for-profit organisations sees the company celebrating an important milestone.

Mo's Heroes, Inc. invites you to join us again December 21st to campaign for Veterans issues across the US. Mo's Heroes is again partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) this year-end, to raise support for all our struggling Veterans, and especially to invest in programs that help our Homeless Veterans.

The Holdy Realty Team's Brittany and Tim Holdy hosted a special "Santa in The Pines" event at their home in The Pines of Jensen Beach on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The event benefited The United Way of Martin County's White Doves Holiday Project who are the official local coordinating organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. The couple mailed flyers to all 556 homes in the neighborhood to invite neighbors to come and be a part of the charity drive.

Teenstar Media is the world's first non-profit organization run by teens. This non-profit multimedia organization produces all types of media, starting From entertainment, music to world news, short films, and full-length movies. They also organize charity events for kids in care systems with no supportive families, mental health or abusive pasts. The foundation also offers donations during the holiday season, like name brand electronics.

While there are plenty of resources available online, parents of children who suffer from Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) may find it difficult to conglomerate all of the information on this painful disorder in one place, or find a way by which they can meet others who battle the same issues daily. Stop Childhood Pain, a website run by the Childhood RND Educational Foundation, Inc., strives to provide many different forms of media, from scientific articles to videos available for purchase, to better aid parents, guardians and medical professionals in learning more about treatment options and where to turn for help and support.

Change Giving is a social media charity app that allows users to donate spare change to charitable causes and conduct their own fundraisers for their favorite groups. Whether used by individuals or non-profits, Change Giving centralizes giving and makes it much simpler and hassle-free.  Users can send both small and large donations or can choose to round up their loose change and donate a percentage each month.  Now, the creators have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise development funds for this app.

San Francisco, CA human rights activist Scott Tucker recently announced his creation of a charity to benefit homeless residents of San Francisco. The "Fight to End Hunger," Tucker's non-profit volunteer group based in downtown San Francisco, will be spotlighted in an upcoming feature by Bored Never Blog. The charity will place volunteers in positions to serve food to the homeless at public and private shelters throughout the bay area.

On November 19th, When In Need Foundation(WiN) presented four educational scholarships of $1,000 each to recipients from Philadelphia area schools, which were St. Francis De Dales School, John Hallahan Girls Catholic School, City School and The Roman Catholic School at the Enterprise Center in Philadelphia. The Keynote Speaker at the event was The Honorable Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell - 3rd District and Chair, Education Committee who stressed the importance of a getting a good education, with special remarks from Councilman David OH – Minority Whip, Hon. Stanley Straughter and State Rep. Vanessa Brown.

Cure Arthritis is one of the most reputed charities dedicated to the cause of supporting the research and finding cure of arthritis. It is one of the most notable tax deductible charities, which allows people looking to support the same cause with tax benefits as well when they make a donation. Each and every penny that the organization gets in the form of charitable donations is accounted for, and the patrons can see the balance sheet at the website of the organization.

Gambling is a problem that affects more than the individual who is addicted to gambling: it affects everyone close to them, from their family and friends to their colleagues and employers. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey understands the huge public health problem that gambling addiction poses to society and has created the 1-800-Gambler® gambling help hotline for all individuals looking to begin their path towards recovery and freedom from compulsive gambling.

ProjectHomeAmerica.org is earning praise and positive reviews for their efforts to help thousands of homeless people in America. Creating a place, where the displaced can live, work and have pride, is the focus of PHA's Global Initiative, through their non-profit organization. The group is designed to benefit those who are willing and able to help themselves, by providing people the opportunity to work, live and create a family community.