Indiana Non-profit News (United States)

A CB Radio Forum adds a new community feature where citizen band operators can start their own group forum.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Announces the 2012 Volunteers Class Schedule

Clean Socks Hope, the charity behind the Hope Music Festival needs community support to make a huge impact by voting through the Chase Community Giving Program.

David Swartley Agency and DIR Incorporated will be conducting a training session for the Cicero Youth Task Force Conference on December 8, 2011. The session will provide practical advice and training on the topics of new-age marketing strategies.

The Vibrant Life Foundation, a local chapter of the Women Like Us Foundation is set to host the 2011 Vision and Vino Charity Fundraiser events on November 11, 2011 and November 16, 2011 at Echelon Ultra Sports Lounge.

Corydon nonprofit, Clean Socks Hope announces city wide shoe drive in support of the Hope Music Festival which is being billed in part as the world's largest shoe drive September 24 at the Jeffersonville, River Stage.

This year United Way of St. Joseph County is proud to announce that, despite the challenges of the current economy, Notre Dame exceeded its 2011 campaign goal and was the number one workforce campaign.

Following a successful canned food drive promotion, organic produce and natural grocery delivery service gives back to those in need

Local Indianapolis women's organization is hosting a free meet and greet to share information about the group and its activities.

United Way is excited to promote EITC Awareness Day on January 27. United Way encourages the community to participate in EITC Awareness Day by scheduling an appointment with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

The change aligns the name of the organization with the society’s scholarly publication, the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, and will spotlight SNEB’s commitment to linking its rich research base with on-the-ground practitioners.

A CB Radio Forum adds a new community feature where citizen band operators can start their own group forum.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Announces the 2012 Volunteers Class Schedule

Starting January 17, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will begin free tax preparation & e-filing appointments for individuals and families in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph County with an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.

A Kentuckiana non-profit will get a big boost from one of the country's largest retailers.

November has passed, but it's not too late to adopt a family through United Way's Team HEAT. With the requested donation of $300, Team HEAT will match $50 towards the heating bill of a family on our waiting list each month for November through March.

On Friday, November 25, Blastcamp hosted a Black Friday event to collect non-perishable food for the Hobart Food Pantry. The community met this challenge with overwhelming success --nearly 1,000 cans of food collected for the Hobart Food Pantry.

Spinning to Butler University in Indianapolis in June 2012 - The 24 Hours of Booty of Indianapolis will take place at Butler University on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30, 2012.

STFPA (Special Task Force Protection Agency) in connection with HGTV television personality Kimberly Lacy have United Together to Feed Families for Thanksgiving.

Many of our neighbors are struggling to stay warm during the winter season. In response, United Way of St. Joseph County's Team HEAT helps families pay their heating bills, learn about budgeting and get the support they need.

Clean Socks Hope, the charity behind the Hope Music Festival needs community support to make a huge impact by voting through the Chase Community Giving Program.

Blastcamp is partnering with the Hobart Food Pantry to collect non-perishable food. To help, bring a minimum of 6 canned goods to Blastcamp on Black Friday from 10 am – 4 pm, and you will receive free admission and rental for the day.

For 50 years, the Interior Design Educators Council has met annually to learn, inspire, and advance the interior design profession. This year’s annual conference will celebrate a rich history while focusing on the future vitality of the profession.

David Swartley Agency and DIR Incorporated will be conducting a training session for the Cicero Youth Task Force Conference on December 8, 2011. The session will provide practical advice and training on the topics of new-age marketing strategies.

The Vibrant Life Foundation, a local chapter of the Women Like Us Foundation is set to host the 2011 Vision and Vino Charity Fundraiser events on November 11, 2011 and November 16, 2011 at Echelon Ultra Sports Lounge.

"Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries" will host an art auction to benefit armed forces veterans and those who minister to veterans of foreign wars. The art auction will take place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011 in Ft. Wayne, IN.

We are pleased to announce Creative Ape Studio’s 2011 Creative Cause Marketing Makeover Contest for non-profit organizations. This contest is open to U.S. based 501(c)(3) organizations as well as those that are not currently certified.

Casting nearly 500 ballots with 90 percent supporting the resolution, Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) members voted in favor of changing the name of the organization to the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

On September 8, 2011, at a leadership giving society event for United Way, “The Ernie” award was unveiled to honor Ernestine “Ernie” Morris Raclin for her achievements through United Way, improving the quality of life in St. Joseph County.

Corydon nonprofit, Clean Socks Hope announces city wide shoe drive in support of the Hope Music Festival which is being billed in part as the world's largest shoe drive September 24 at the Jeffersonville, River Stage.

September 15-18, Groupon will feature a deal for Drive & Shine Car Wash--3 Diamond Full Service Car Washes for $36, regularly priced at $78! 10% of all of Drive & Shine’s proceeds from this deal will be donated to United Way of St. Joseph County.

Brian Wansink, PhD, the John Dyson Professor of Consumer Behavior at Cornell University, began his term as president of the Society for Nutrition Education during the 2011 SNE Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO on July 25.

Celebrate the start of United Way's 2011 campaign with an action-packed night, including fun prizes, Terry & the Heartbeats, free beer & wine tastings, free admission prizes, trivia game, auction, and more!

Nanoosa.com has made numerous changes to their cashback site over the past couple of months in hopes of competing with top cashback sites such as Ebates and Upromise.

Nanoosa.com will be offering exclusive deals and prizes from numerous retailers during the month of August 2011. These are exclusive deals that will not be found anywhere else on the web.

Celebrate the start of United Way's 2011 campaign with an action-packed night, including fun prizes, great entertainment, free beer & wine tastings, and more!

Group 7even is very appreciative of its summer intern, Kelsey Smith, who worked at Group 7even this summer as a United Way of St. Joseph County (UWSJC) Public Relations Intern.

Group 7even is currently accepting applications for two internship positions for its client United Way of St. Joseph County for the fall of 2011. Those interested in public relations and nonprofit work are encouraged to apply.

A Mammoth Event to Benefit the Falls of the Ohio

What could be better than food, fun and funky music? Experience all three in one night in an effort to raise money for the food pantries of St. Joseph County. Join United Way's initiative "People Gotta Eat" during Foodstock July 30th!

The National Board of Directors for the American Teleservices Association ("ATA") is pleased to announce that Phil Grudzinski has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

The Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) announces that Margo Wootan, DSc has been awarded the 2011 Helen Denning Ullrich Award of Excellence. The award will be formally presented at the 44th SNE Annual Conference in Kansas City on Monday, July 25.

The Board of Directors of United Way of St. Joseph County has announced a community distribution of nearly $2 million in funds raised to support health and human service programs in St. Joseph County.

With the impact of the economic recession, many businesses faced financial challenges throughout 2010. Simultaneously, human needs continued to rise and not-for-profit community organizations now face impending federal, state and local budget cuts.

Paws4Thor to benefit from shoppers at Nanoosa.com. 3% of all purchases made at Amazon.com will go to Thor to help his mother purchase and Autism Service Dog.

The St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend, Ind., appoints Nicholas T. Schafer as development coordinator beginning July 3, 2011.

Showcases are part of the “Pain the Town Purple” event Venues holding showcases: Radio Radio (Fountain Square), Birdy’s (Broadripple), Talbott Street (Downtown).

My Sister's Place not only holds AA and NA meetings weekly. We are now holding a weekly meeting for women that may need support for anxiety and depression.

19 Indiana Campus Compact Campuses Receive Titles.

Representatives from 40 campuses will focus on course design, assessment, and research in service learning and community engagement

A grass roots response to discriminatory laws recently passed by the Indiana Legislature, The Purple Hat Project is launching “Paint The Town Purple! Day” to promote awareness of love and equality with support of citizens and local businesses.

United Way of St. Joseph County encourages community members to donate non-perishable items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, dish soap, shampoo, etc.) to the National Associaton of Letter Carriers' food drive, Saturday May 14th, 2011.

Restavec Freedom Alliance to be featured on Nanoosa.com through May 2011. 3% of Amazon.com purchases to be donated.

A Southern Indiana company is bringing a taste of Ecuador to Churchill Downs this year, all in the name of helping others.

As a grass roots response to discriminatory laws recently passed by the Indiana Legislature, The Purple Hat Project is launching the “Faces of Love” Photo Shoot Saturday, April 23rd at Fitness Now! to promote love, equality, and fairness.

United Way of St. Joseph County is proud to partner with The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations to host a Workers Memorial Service from 1:30–2:15 pm and Safety Sunday Event from 12:30–4:00 pm on May 1, 2011.