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The IDEA Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping those who suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorders has announced their latest fundraising effort that is geared towards raising funds from corporate and personal patrons so that the IDEA Foundation can provide Advanced Simulation Therapy and Brainwave Optimization sessions to individuals who suffer from Autism. IDEA Foundation spokesman, Dr. Sean Southland announced this latest effort. “I, along with the support of other engineers and scientists in the field of Advanced Simulation and Neuro-Science have made it possible to provide therapy that results in immediate improvements in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders,” said Dr. Southland. “Our goal with this latest effort is to raise money to provide at least 10 weeks of therapy to improve the quality of life for families with children with Autism.”

The Henry Armstrong Foundation announced this week that they are now offering a limited run T-shirt to commemorate Henry Armstrong’s 75th Anniversary of becoming the only fighter in boxing history to hold three world boxing titles simultaneously, in three different weight divisions within a 10-month period on August 17, 1938, at Madison Square Garden. The T-shirt will be offered to donors as a bonus who donates $30.00 or more to the Henry Armstrong Foundation.

Local volunteer Charmelle Scott partners with Killian Hall to bring awareness to blood cancers and doing her part to raise funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) in an artistic effort with local bakers in the Gwinnett Area.

Marketing Bodz Breast Cancer Awareness Human Billboard and Body Ads Fashion Show For Business will be held in Los Angeles, CA. The LA Event is an exclusive event that connects consumers with businesses.

Millionaire and Philanthropist Taquarius Ford Starts a new Non-Profit Organization which will be dedicated to helping teenagers get clean from drugs. The name of the program is STFU18.org - which stands for "Stop Teens From Using"

While every non-profit project starts with a deep-rooted desire to affect positive local or global change, few raise the vital cash they require due to the clerical and legal minefield of a federally recognized tax exempt organization. However, A World Institute for a Sustainable Humanity (A W.I.S.H.) is doing its own global good by helping new and existing projects facilitate their access to funders without red tape.

PackH2O is honored alongside Vestergaard Frandsen, manufacturers of the LifeStraw©, during the CELF 10th Anniversary Gala.

Black Skeptics Los Angeles, an African American atheist community-based organization, has awarded four outstanding South Los Angeles students college scholarships.

New research indicates that the Smart Sugar Trehalose has an anti-depressant effect. This discovery may open a new pathway for overcoming stress.

Gap Africa Projects is proud to offer veterinary work experience in the form of its Vet Eco Safari Experience (EMS) course.

The summer months aren’t known for their fundraising potential, as many families spend their summers vacationing and visiting families. However, online auction platform, ShopBidGive, believes that PTO officials and non-profit organizations can still host fun, summer-themed fundraisers.

In a pursuit of trying to help others and giving back not only in our local community but also in other parts of the world, Joey and Nicole Elmore looked for and found a country who is struggling with poverty, diseases, and basic life needs that we all take for granted: Tanzania.

In an effort to make community service accessible to those unable to participate in traditional programs, The Terra Research Foundation launched an innovative educational volunteering program. The new Terra Research Community Service program is a progressive alternative to traditional community service. It is for those living in rural areas, serving in the US military, the disabled, juveniles without transportation or anyone otherwise unable to complete conventional court ordered service. Terra Research sponsors these people to participate in educational classes, allowing volunteers to complete their required community service hours by going through school.

‘Non Profit Marketing Group’, a new division of Spyder Consultants, today announced the details related to the Online Marketing Grant the company is helping Nonprofits obtain. According to the sources, the non profits that are eligible for the same can get an amount up to $120, 000. Speaking on the occasion, a representative of the company said, “We are pleased to introduce our new offering under which the non profits, if eligible, can get an amount up to $120, 000 to help attract new supporters.”

The Frederick County Fairgrounds hosts the Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival taking place June 28-30th 2013 which will help four non-profits. Live performances from Stoney Creek Bluegrass, Circa Blue, Dangerous Mood, Burnt Orange Band, Gary Smallwood, Kirsten Sowers, Avey Music with special guests Mountain Ride are set to appear .Attractions include the Virginia Giant, a Cornhole Tournament, a Blue Angels plane cockpit, and gas powered mini cars in the Family Fun Zone. Beer & Wine tasting in addition to food onsite will include several variations of BBQ, Rib Platters and Pork Nachos. There will be arts, crafts, barbecue merchandise, onsite for purchase. Local author Roger Engle will signing copies of “Stories From a Small Town”. The Kansas City Barbeque Society’s competition (now a State Championship) is set for Saturday and includes competitors from TLC’s Pitmasters TV Show Season Two, “3 Eyz BBQ” who were deemed KCBS Team of the Year for 2012. Teams arrive Friday and cook all night for fame and fortune. Hog-It-Up and 3 Eyz BBQ will be holding open demos with tips for the public on Saturday afternoon which is a rarity at competitions.

LIONHEART 1:17 - Innocence Sold is pleased to recognize Warren Buffett as the first recipient of the LIONHEART 1:17 - Innocence Sold Hero Award. This recognition is given to a person who has exhibited outstanding commitment to humanitarian causes through personal giving or service.

The first-ever Next Generation Summit will be held from May 4-5, 2013 in Corwin Pavilion at University of California, Santa Barbara, and will bring together some of the brightest twenty-something’s across the region to take a more proactive role in exploring emerging research and corresponding trends.

MLR artists Lyrical and Hulk take the world by storm with their new single “Clocked In”. This single is from the upcoming mixtape entitled, “Unconscious Culture”. Lyrical previously released her debut album, “Adjective of Poetry”. Hulk featured on the song “G N****”. Their energy together leave people wanting more. You should see the commentary on the in studio mix video “Be Quiet”. This is another upcoming single from the mix-tape. You can find this video on Lyrical’s youtube as well as MRLAWTONTV. These Links are available further down below.

Volunteer Aid Nepal, a non-profit organization offers volunteer opportunities in the areas of teaching English in Schools & Buddhist monasteries, Childcare at orphanage homes, health care at rural health centers and construction/renovation works in outskirts of beautiful Pokhara City in Nepal.

Ask any charitable organization what the No. 1 concern is and they will always say money to keep operating. The No. 2 concern is finding enough people to help keep the programs running. Noted leadership expert, Dr. Daryl D. Green hosts an event to help charities reach the next level at a free book signing and Dance-A-Thon. The event is Saturday, April 13 from 7-10 p.m. at the Champion Ballroom in Knoxville, TN.

Most people find running more enjoyable when they do it with friends. Friends push each other to exceed their limits and encourage them to participate in marathons, races, and events that they might be hesitant to try on their own.

I Love meet and greet parking is celebrating the 1980's with a unique donation to Red Nose Day. On Wednesday 13th March and for every customer departing that day, I Love meet and greet parking will donate the difference between today's price of parking and the price back in 1984.

Terra Research Foundation, one of the country’s top educational organizations, is announcing an impressive milestone: the Terra Research Foundation Community Service program has now put criminal offenders in over 1,750,000 educational classes.

How2Improve.com offers new and innovative ways to give to local charities. With their online charity shop , they are offering products that give back to humanitarian organizations.

Rampant poaching and illicit black market trading of wildlife and wildlife products has put many of Africa’s wild life species at a risk of going into extinction. Concerned by this disturbing trend, Helping Feet, a nonprofit Organization that focuses on protecting endangered African wildlife animals is aiming at creating awareness to the nefarious activities of illegal poachers, wildlife black market traders and the danger they pose to different wildlife species in Africa through a new feature movie titled, "Tolu, the African Elephant". To raise funds for the movie, Helping Feet is pleased to announce they will be launching fund raising campaigns on Indiegogo (http://igg.me/at/helpingfeet).