Amber Tynan, United Partners for Human Services Published 8:35 a.m. ET Oct. 12, 2020 CLOSE Amber R. Tynan (Photo: Kira Derryberry) Since April, three major players in the nonprofit sector have been collaborating to bring a central, unified voice for its constituents when addressing issues facing the sector at-large. United Partners […]
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Nonprofit Group Aims to Eliminate Utah Cash Bail System / Public News Service
Studies show that in Salt Lake County, pre-trial detainees spend an average of 128 days in jail before their case goes to trial. (Victor Moussa/Adobe Stock) October 14, 2020 SALT LAKE CITY — Four of every five people currently sitting in Salt Lake County jails haven’t been convicted of a […]
Portals crafted by volunteers up at Oso Slide Memorial site
Along a stretch of road now known as the Oso Slide Memorial Highway, volunteers on Saturday raised two hand-built wooden portals. Strong and exquisitely crafted, the Douglas fir structures will stand as part of a place forever honoring 43 people lost there. In the week leading up to Saturday’s installation, […]
Apparo supports Charlotte non-profit A Better World with award
West-Charlotte based nonprofit A Better World received Apparo’s 2020 Mission Possible award. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s no secret that nonprofits have been hit hard this pandemic. That’s why a Charlotte non-profit, Apparo, stepped up to help others serve in the community. “Apparo’s mission is to amplify the missions of other […]
Colorado Springs area nonprofit volunteer opportunities list Oct. 13 | Lifestyle
Contact about opportunities. • The Alzheimer’s Association — 266-8773. • American Cancer Society — 1-800-227-2345, tinyurl.com/ ybvauycg. • The American Numismatic Association Money Museum — 1-800-367-9723. • Colorado Springs Sister Cities International — sistercitycs.org. • Community Advancing Public Safety — springscaps.org. • Courtside Ministries — 473-8603. • Disability Services of […]
Non-profit seeks help in revitalizing Dr. MLK Drive in Wellston
“In America, the stigma has been placed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Streets and it’s embarrassing. We want to change that,” said Melvin White. WELLSTON, Mo. — Music filled the air. Vendors sold a variety of goods. Parents had lots of fun with their kids. But the event was […]
Westfield Nonprofit Encourages Lawn Signs To Thank ‘True Heroes’
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Education Fund, a non-profit that supports innovation in the Westfield Public Schools, is encouraging families to display lawn signs as a “public thank you to teachers and students for being true heroes in this challenging year,” they said. The signs would go up around Thanksgiving. […]
Nonprofit to sue U.S. Fish and Wildlife for not protecting Hawaiian honeycreeper
The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to designate critical habitat and develop a recovery plan for the iiwi, a native forest bird in Hawaii. The iiwi, also known as the scarlet honeycreeper, was listed […]
Mural helps show OKC nonprofit’s mission as neighborhood hub
The minister said the goal of the effort was to spread the word about the nonprofit’s numerous services provided to the surrounding community and to raise funds for the organization’s ongoing efforts. The three-day open house and benefit fundraiser was held Monday through Wednesday and included guided tours of the […]
Petaluma teacher founds nonprofit to feed, clothe people facing poverty
Before Lynne Gordon Moquete and her dedicated volunteer team distribute bags of food to those in need, a gesture of kindness always applies. “The first thing we serve before anything, we give love and dignity,” said Moquete, founder and executive director of Petaluma-based Una Vida, a nonprofit she established more […]
Covid curbs efforts by churches, nonprofit groups to rake in fall green
The Dummerston Congregational Church has hosted some sort of Apple Pie Festival for a half-century. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger NEWFANE — This year’s 50th annual Newfane Heritage Festival promised to be a traffic-stopper, as the volunteer fire department’s Route 30 coin drop regularly rakes in $10,000 and the adjacent First […]
This local nonprofit leader stopped taking a paycheck to continue paying employees
Barbara Board doesn’t like to take credit for the accomplishments of Tarrant County’s Community Storehouse. She says that credit belongs to everybody who works for the nonprofit, from paid employees to volunteer workers. But Megan Stiller, director of development for the organization, said Board is the reason Community Storehouse […]
Concord Nonprofit Gathers More Than 1,000 Prom Dresses To Donate
CONCORD, CA — Although a particularly meaningful rite of passage, prom night, has been put on hold indefinitely amid coronavirus restrictions, Tamra Loomis is determined to continue usual operations for her nonprofit that donates prom dresses and accessories to teen girls who’s families aren’t able to afford it. Over the […]
From fire to record fundraising, Minneapolis non-profit keeps focused on Native American youth
After a fire destroyed MIGIZI headquarters this summer, the non-profit raised more than $2 million in donations and vows to rebuild. MINNEAPOLIS — It’s been a tough year for a Twin Cities non-profit that was instrumental in the adoption of Indigenous People’s Day in Minnesota. MIGIZI, which has spent 45 […]
Cumberland County nonprofit that partners with school districts on career development is now its own entity
The Partnership for Career Development, which was previously an in-school youth college and career readiness arm of South Central PA Works is now an independent nonprofit organization. The move became official last month. The Partnership works to build a system of K-12 career development, increases awareness of postsecondary education and […]
Non-profit helps mothers grieve after pregnancy or infant loss
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — It’s something one in four women of reproductive age will have suffered, yet no one talks about it. “It’s really personal, it’s devastating, it’s hurtful,” says Project Loreal Founder Lorena Tapia. It was April of 2014 when Tapia became a part of the dialogue surrounding pregnancy […]
Zcash’s Electric Coin Company Shifts to Non-Profit Status Following Stockholder Vote
The technical firm behind privacy cryptocurrency zcash (ZEC) is in the process of transitioning to a non-profit, called the Bootstrap Project, after a majority of shareholders elected to donate their holdings in the company. âÂÂA majority of the investors and owners have informed us of their generous willingness to do […]
Founder of Charleston nonprofit Lowcountry Local First stepping down after 15 years | Business
A nonprofit dedicated to supporting small businesses in the Charleston region will start a national search for a new executive director after founding director Jamee Haley announced Monday she will step down at the end of the year. Haley, who helped launch Lowcountry Local First almost 15 years ago, said […]
Judge rebukes Nate Paul and lawyer, tosses suit against Austin nonprofit – Business – Austin American-Statesman
In a legal defeat for Austin real estate investor Nate Paul, a state district judge has thrown out a lawsuit two Paul-controlled entities filed against an Austin nonprofit – and sanctioned both Paul and his attorney in the process, saying the suit was filed with the intent to harass the […]
Community gathers in Canfield to honor law enforcement, raise money for non-profit
Back the Blue Ohio is an organization that raises money for children of fallen officers by: Nadine Grimley Posted: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:28 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 10, 2020 / 10:56 PM EDT CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – On Saturday, a rally supporting our men and women in blue […]