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New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (“NYPACE”), a not-for-profit organization focused on stimulating job creation and economic development in under-resourced neighborhoods of New York City, today announced the launch of two new videos as part of the organization’s “I Love My Boss” video series. The videos, featuring entrepreneurs from CROM Martial Training and Harlem Lady Real Estate Services, target entrepreneurs and small business owners in New York City and inform them of the various ways NYPACE advisors can support and help grow their business (To view the videos, go to: http://www.nypace.org/projects).

This campaign is raising funds on behalf of Special Needs Network Nfp, a verified nonprofit. The objective of the fundraiser is to help save a puppy from a shelter and let them save/change an individuals life. Shelter puppies will be trained as Assistance Dogs.

Joshua Sanchez has always been an advocate of healthy living. 6 months ago, he was inspired by his 2 year old daughter to create a healthy snack that was not only good for her, but that she could enjoy. That's how Gorilla Grub Co was born.

Mike Cassidy began his volunteer work in Nepal in 2002 when he secured a leave of absence from ACME markets to teach English to Ophthalmic assistants at the Lumbini Eye Institute in Nepal.

Capital Business Solutions, creator of DrillPoint Reports, is excited to announce the winner of their Kindle Fire giveaway!

This project is about providing refurbished laptops for poor African kids. The primary objective seeks to turn electronic waste into electronic Gold, protect the environment and help the less privileged – “Victor Cheke [Canada]”.

Non-profit fund accounting software firm, Capital Business Solutions, is excited to announce the launch of their new, responsively designed website!

The Isabella Santos Foundation is pleased to announce another successful Charlotte 5K Run for Kids Cancer. This past September, families and community members of Charlotte, NC came together to raise money for pediatric cancer research and to raise awareness for local children’s charities across the state. Created in memory of Isabella Santos, a girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the young age of 2, the foundation had helped make lives better for children who have been affected by Cancer at a very young age. Support for the Isabella Santos Foundation 5k for Kids Cancer and 1 Mile Fun Run has been overwhelming over the past five year, raising more than $650,000 for Neuroblastoma research and other children’s cancer charities. This year, the foundation was excited to announce that the 2013 5 Race for Kids Cancer broke both, their historic participants records, as well as their charitable donations raised in any previous year. With their total # of runners and walkers growing by more than 25%, to almost 1900 participants taking part in either the 5K or the 1 Mile Fun run. And their overall charitable donations flew by any previous record, resulting in more than $240,000 dollars raised, which will enable ISF to give away 10% more this year towards finding a cure for Neuroblastoma Cancer, as well as supporting other Children's cancer fighting organizations.

Social venture 10 for Humanity™ and Wines for Humanity, a wine tasting company that donates a portion of its profits to local charities, will raise funds for rape crisis centers during their multi-state wine tasting event, happening simultaneously in 20 U.S. locations on Oct. 30, 2013.

The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) Walk for Food Allergy 2013 to be held on November 2nd  has named 7-year old Sarah Egler of Austin, TX  as the Honorary Youth Chair.

Can U Sing USA, an organisation that specializes in developing talented people towards achieving their full singing social and spiritual potential, has today announced its joining forces with sunshinekids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. The aim is to raise money for kids with cancer.

Hollywood stars join the Love Can Initiative to support their mission to provide the basic necessities of life for low-income families and their children.

Gifts With a Twist, a family owned business dedicated in providing uniquely designed theme based gift baskets for special occasions, has recently added Charlotte County Homeless Coalition as another recipient of its 100% profits.

Friends of the Kaw (FOK), a conservation group focused on protecting the Kansas River, is anxiously awaiting the public notice on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) on Kansas River sand and gravel dredging. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to release the notice in early October.

On October 11th Friends of the Kaw will host our fifth annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. We have brought together the 10 best films from this touring festival, combined them with a chance to win some great raffle items, and provided special offers for new members to join. Many Audubon members have enjoyed this event in past years, and it is sure to be another great year for outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists alike. Join us as we climb Mount Kenya in search of water with documentarian Pete McBride, ski the back country in British Colombia, fish for King Salmon, and much more.

Emanon Digital, A full Digital Agency with a heavy Focus on mobile Application Development and Mobile Websites is a hybrid company that also works on all things digital. Recently has done work with two non-profit organizations in both Phoenix AZ and Long Beach California in efforts to raise monies for these two organizations. The methods executed in mobile technology and digital strategy are tried and true at Emanon Digital. This sample is no different, the result for both Organizations were the largest ever in such an event. It was a huge success and a lot of people were thrilled with the Emanon Digital culture and tea mentality. Emanon Digital’s brass was happy that they could be a part of such meaningful important causes.

From the beginning of the industrialized world, we have been focused on technological progress. We have overlooked that spewing poisons into our atmosphere may turn our planet uninhabitable. With the quality of air getting worse each day, in world's urban areas, people are resorting to wearing masks to survive the harmful conditions with no immediate solutions in sight. Unfortunately, we are finding out that air travel alone is sufficient enough to bring end to life on our planet as we know it. Our dependence on fossil fuels delayed us into taking action against potentially lethal effects on our planet's climate.

The Chicago Prostate Cancer Awareness Run and Walk will be held on September 8, 2013 and will consist of a 5K run and a 3K walk. The run and walk will begin and end at the Chicago Prostate Cancer Center. Registration and packet pick-up will start at 7:00 a.m. The start time for the run and walk will be at 8:00 a.m. It is scheduled to conclude with an awards ceremony starting at 9:15 a.m. The event is hosted by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago and Chicago Prostate Cancer Center.

Speak to Me, Inc. a 501(c) nonprofit announces the launch of the Steps Against Bullying™ eight week campaign committed to implementing physical fitness initiatives for 2,300 local area 3rd-5th graders. The campaign began on September 4th during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and continues through October 29, 2013 during National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. A rally from approximately 9:45am - 1:30pm will follow on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at the Irving Convention Center underwritten by NovaCopy.

Gifts with a Twist, a family owned business which provides various theme based basket gifts, has recently announced that it is donating 100% of its profits to C.A.R.E Inc for the rest of the year 2013. The donation which started from July 15th has already created a massive buzz in the industry, where customers and competitors alike are praising Gifts with a Twist for its generosity and for setting a bold example.

Volunteer Aid Nepal, a non-governmental organization based in Kathmandu, Nepal works in the areas of Health, Education and Community Development with local and International Volunteers. The organization provides affordable, quality and safe volunteer opportunities in various parts of Nepal including in and around Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Cancer. It’s literally a matter of life-and-death. And those fighting it must do all they can to get well. Well-wishers, prayer warriors and good neighbors may abound, but few truly understand the least-talked about part of the battle: fear of mounting medical bills.

One of the first things people wonder about Chris Allen is when does he sleep. He is a successful realtor, author, and philanthropist.

WWE Diva-Turned-Action-Star, “MAXINE” (aka Karlee Perez) is teaming up with an important charity to make sure every child has the greatest gift of all…a loving family. Karlee is conducting an exciting fundraiser in conjunction with Sylvia Thomas Center, a widely-known Florida Non-profit Organization which provides a variety of support services to adoptive families.

New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs (“NYPACE”), a fast-growing not-for-profit organization focused on stimulating job creation and economic development in under-resourced neighborhoods of New York City, today announced that it has received a grant of $20,000 from the Ford Foundation in support of New York City’s small business entrepreneurs and general programming.