Minnesota Non-profit News (United States)

A new social services agency will help people who have epilepsy and seizure disorders dealing with employment issues like discrimination. Also those who face discrimination in regard to social security, MA, driver’s licensing or transportation.

The Bible Study Expo is a free, online, four-hour event, running May 17, 2012, from 1-5 PM (Central), with the goal of connecting and encouraging Bible study leaders, authors and participants.

Minnesota is home to a large contingency of Kenyans. The Northern Kenya Education Trust launches with a celebration and keynote speaker Congressman Keith Ellison.

Living Word Christian Center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was recognized earlier this week by the Minnesota National Guard Family Programs with a certificate of appreciation for its Homes of Heroes outreach program.

Research shows that senior citizens who have dogs are happier. Research also shows that more and more senior dogs are being dropped off at shelters. Now there's a program that matches senior citizens with senior dogs for perfect matches.

Women’s Bible Study leaders meet online to hear from the authors of 2012’s most popular Women’s Bible Study books. Mark your calendar now to attend the live event, Thursday, May 17, 2012, online at www.BibleStudyExpo.com.

RAZR Marketing will host a luncheon to benefit SuperSibs! on May 12, 2012 at the Minneapolis Hilton. This event will honor the mothers of children with pediatric cancer and help others understand the journey these mothers face.

Join Social Capital on Saturday, April 14 from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. at the Burnet Art Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers. This event will benefit three art-related charities, including Art Buddies, Free Arts Minnesota and Youth Performance Company.

Ultralingua is hosting a donation event on January 12 and 13 through the Apps for Aid program. 20% of revenue from all Ultralingua iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows apps will be donated to the charity.

Ultralingua announces a new donations program in an effort to facilitate multilingual communication where it is needed most.

Love INC, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Chanhassen Fitness Revolution Teamed Up to Provide Turkeys for Local Families on Thanksgiving

Love INC, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Chanhassen Fitness Revolution Team Up to Provide Turkeys for Local Families on Thanksgiving

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has asked LFM President Jennifer Monroe to serve on their research advisory committee for their proposed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Translational Genetics program.

NelsonJersett has been appointed interactive agency for Cameroon (Africa) Healthcare Development Program (CHDP), a non-profit medical exchange and education organization based in Duluth, MN. CHDP helps to advance healthcare in Cameroon.

Lynne Torgerson, long time Minneapolis resident and attorney hereby announces her candidacy to become the first Congresswoman for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.

Eat at Minnesota Chili's restaurants from September 1-October 1 and present an LFM Pepper Partner voucher with which LFM receives 10% of dine-in or take-out purchases.

A new social services agency will help people who have epilepsy and seizure disorders dealing with employment issues like discrimination. Also those who face discrimination in regard to social security, MA, driver’s licensing or transportation.

For the past 10 years, Pastor Mac Hammond’s church, Living Word Christian Center, has transformed 3 of its summer church services into community service nights. The mission of these events is to bless their community with random acts of kindness.

The Bible Study Expo is a free, online, four-hour event, running May 17, 2012, from 1-5 PM (Central), with the goal of connecting and encouraging Bible study leaders, authors and participants.

On Sunday, May 6, 2012, Pastors Mac and Lynne Hammond hosted A Night to Honor Israel at Living Word Christian Center and raised over $81,000 to support Israel.

Minnesota is home to a large contingency of Kenyans. The Northern Kenya Education Trust launches with a celebration and keynote speaker Congressman Keith Ellison.

Living Word Christian Center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was recognized earlier this week by the Minnesota National Guard Family Programs with a certificate of appreciation for its Homes of Heroes outreach program.

Pastor Mac Hammond was the keynote speaker at this year's Pastor’s Prayer Summit that was held in the State Office building on Thursday, May 3, the National Day of Prayer (NDOP).

The topic of Depression will take center stage on Saturday, May 12th as the Mayo Clinic presents "Windows into Mood: Stories of Depression and Mania" at the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis.

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (May 1, 2012)--Pastor Mac Hammond will be the keynote speaker at this year's Pastor’s Prayer Summit that will be held in the State Office building on Thursday, May 3, the National Day of Prayer.

Research shows that senior citizens who have dogs are happier. Research also shows that more and more senior dogs are being dropped off at shelters. Now there's a program that matches senior citizens with senior dogs for perfect matches.

Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer Cathy Skinner to host second-annual gala helping cancer survivors thrive through exercise and wellness programs.

Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is CCFA's largest fundraising event. Participants raise funds and awareness throughout the year and come together to celebrate the steps that have been taken towards a cure.

Cura Earth is hosting it's inaugural 5K Fundraiser - Survive Twin Cities - in Minneapolis on May 6th! Fun for all ages!

Sharing and Caring Hands, a Minneapolis charity, is an energy efficient facility due to a lighting retrofit project, which was installed by Cedar Creek Energy.

Women’s Bible Study leaders meet online to hear from the authors of 2012’s most popular Women’s Bible Study books. Mark your calendar now to attend the live event, Thursday, May 17, 2012, online at www.BibleStudyExpo.com.

RAZR Marketing will host a luncheon to benefit SuperSibs! on May 12, 2012 at the Minneapolis Hilton. This event will honor the mothers of children with pediatric cancer and help others understand the journey these mothers face.

Join Social Capital on Saturday, April 14 from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. at the Burnet Art Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers. This event will benefit three art-related charities, including Art Buddies, Free Arts Minnesota and Youth Performance Company.

A Recent Radio Show Shared the Story of a Homeowner in Need and an Organization that Provides Home Improvement Help

Nearly 80,000 Nicaraguans gain access to clean drinking water through Compatible Technology International's collaboration with rural Nicaraguan Villagers

The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota is currently accepting applications from undergraduates for student summer research opportunities.

Minnesota-based Coughlan Companies, Inc., is pleased to announce its fourth quarter grant recipients of 2011. Nine recipients were selected based on the positive impact they have in their communities.

Couples and Friends Participate in a Heart Healthy Workout Together on Friday, 2/10/12 at 6:00 pm

The Minnesota nonprofit will talk with a soldier, a volunteer with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and a military support organization

New Minnesota nonprofit tells the stories of the homeless and people who need help

Internet Marketing Consultants and Seminars partners with a Minneapolis non-profit to bring one-of-a-kind Internet Marketing and Software and Computer/Application Training in simple clarity for community members, small businesses and CDC's.

Ultralingua is hosting a donation event on January 12 and 13 through the Apps for Aid program. 20% of revenue from all Ultralingua iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows apps will be donated to the charity.

On January 14th, thousands of drummers from communities around the world will host a “hunger beat-down.”, simultaneously playing the same drum solo to raise awareness about world hunger and to encourage people to help feed starving children.

Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces a donation of 50,000 books to Books for Africa, the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent.

Ultralingua announces a new donations program in an effort to facilitate multilingual communication where it is needed most.

Love INC, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Chanhassen Fitness Revolution Teamed Up to Provide Turkeys for Local Families on Thanksgiving

Minnesota-based Coughlan Companies, Inc., the holding company for Capstone and Mankato-Kasota Stone, Inc., is pleased to announce its third quarter grant recipients of 2011.

Love INC, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and Chanhassen Fitness Revolution Team Up to Provide Turkeys for Local Families on Thanksgiving

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has asked LFM President Jennifer Monroe to serve on their research advisory committee for their proposed Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Translational Genetics program.

TRIO announces the Sip ‘N’ Shop Soiree event in support of the Rochester Women’s Shelter to be held on December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rochester Golf and Country Club.

Tickets are available at www.thecedar.org/threadsforsomalia, and at the door for $25. Ka Joog is the largest Somali youth-based organization in Minneapolis

Volunteers of America-Minnesota announces the appointment of Michael Kennedy and Richard Pavelka to its Board of Directors.

NelsonJersett has been appointed interactive agency for Cameroon (Africa) Healthcare Development Program (CHDP), a non-profit medical exchange and education organization based in Duluth, MN. CHDP helps to advance healthcare in Cameroon.

Lynne Torgerson, long time Minneapolis resident and attorney hereby announces her candidacy to become the first Congresswoman for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.

On Sunday, September 25th, Minnesotans will join in AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks in St. Paul’s Como Park to raise money for suicide awareness, suicide prevention, mental health research, and suicide loss survivor support.

Organizers of Kaila & Grace’s Hope & Hearts Run have planned new activities to help drive additional support and attendance at annual

Wade Hanson along with 5 other members of the Minnesota Network have joined forces to raise money for the Miracle League Field in Woodbury. Miracle Fields have a rubber surface that allows kids in wheel chairs and walking devices to play ball.

The Lupus Foundation of Minnesota is now accepting applications for 2012 clinical research projects aimed at advancing studies into the cause, treatment and a cure for lupus.

Eat at Minnesota Chili's restaurants from September 1-October 1 and present an LFM Pepper Partner voucher with which LFM receives 10% of dine-in or take-out purchases.

Minneapolis woman running 300 miles by October 2 to raise money for water purification units in Haiti.

The Power Washers of North America (www.pwna.org) and United Association of Mobile Contract Cleaners (www.uamcc.org ) have joined together to develop a model cosmetic mobile power washing best management practices (BMPs), workshop, and ordinance.

Minnesota-based Coughlan Companies, Inc., the holding company for Capstone and Mankato-Kasota Stone, Inc., is pleased to announce its second quarter grant recipients of 2011.

PRISM's Feed Our Kids 1st Annual Summer Food Drive & Speed Networking For A Cause with TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. The Twin Cities event of the summer is Thursday, July 14 2011, 3:30 to 6pm. Donate food items to feed our kids during summer break.

The Center for GRACE grand opening and ribbon cutting brought in many community members

Thousands of lawsuits to collect debt are started in Minnesota each year. Many are started by debt buyers who buy the debts for pennies on the dollar. Even weak lawsuits often prevail, because lawyers for debtors are scarce. That may change soon ...

Coughlan Companies, Inc., the parent company of Capstone and Mankato Kasota Stone, Inc., is awarding a $27,500 grant to Minneapolis-based Baby’s Space, a nonprofit linking quality childcare and education to family services and parent education.