Utah Non-profit News (United States)

The NRG team volunteered at the Deseret Industries on 4500 S last Saturday (2/25/2012). 100% participation! The team helped with everything from general maintenance, sorting merchandise, tagging merchandise, and even working the sales floor.

James Lawrence is racing 30 full-Ironman triathlons in 2012 to set his second World Record. He took first place overall at his first event this year, and races next in Corpus Christi...all to bring awareness to a charity that gets water to Kenyans.

Share Card International allows people to donate to charity by simply using their Visa Platinum credit card. A portion of their cash back rewards are given directly to many great charities.

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association podcast on Friday, December 9, 2011 to feature Myra Christopher, Director of Pain Action Alliance Initiative: A National Strategy (PAAINS)

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association urges more research and end to barriers to care at Health & Human Services hearing on Essential Health Benefits

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association Partners with nonprofitshoppingmall.com to Empower Supporters to become “Everyday Givers” through Everyday Online Shopping

Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop.

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE , a new bi-monthly digital publication for, by and about fibromyalgia & related chronic pain communities, will be offered free to newsletter subscribers of the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association.

The NRG team volunteered at the Deseret Industries on 4500 S last Saturday (2/25/2012). 100% participation! The team helped with everything from general maintenance, sorting merchandise, tagging merchandise, and even working the sales floor.

James Lawrence is racing 30 full-Ironman triathlons in 2012 to set his second World Record. He took first place overall at his first event this year, and races next in Corpus Christi...all to bring awareness to a charity that gets water to Kenyans.

Share Card International allows people to donate to charity by simply using their Visa Platinum credit card. A portion of their cash back rewards are given directly to many great charities.

After a month long event in conjunction with Subaru of America's "Share the Love" Event, Nate Wade Subaru ends their "Pack and Outback" Event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

CAO Group, Inc. Donates Fluoride and Whitening Treatments to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association podcast on Friday, December 9, 2011 to feature Myra Christopher, Director of Pain Action Alliance Initiative: A National Strategy (PAAINS)

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association urges more research and end to barriers to care at Health & Human Services hearing on Essential Health Benefits

During the month of December, Nate Wade Subaru and the community will work to pack a new Subaru Outback full of toys to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This event is part of the Subaru "Share the Love Event."

National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association Partners with nonprofitshoppingmall.com to Empower Supporters to become “Everyday Givers” through Everyday Online Shopping

Utah's #1 Subaru Service Center, Nate Wade Subaru, is holding a canned food drive throughout the month of November to benefit the Utah Food Bank.

NFMCPA podcast to feature lead researcher of latest study on performance and cognitive measures in fibromyalgia and chronic pain; other upcoming events include online release and 25% off new print issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE magazine

Two physician experts explaining the complex relationship between fibromyalgia and some of its most prevalent overlapping conditions—sleep, pain and depression--are featured in the newest issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE™ magazine

Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop.

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE , a new bi-monthly digital publication for, by and about fibromyalgia & related chronic pain communities, will be offered free to newsletter subscribers of the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association.

A new pilot study has found that ‘fibro fog” (dyscognition) may be one of the main contributing factors why non-elderly people with fibromyalgia are five times more likely to lose their balance and fall than healthy controls.

Throughout the month of July, Nate Wade Subaru and their customers joined forces to gather supplies for The Road Home.

Homeless and transitioning youth from the Road Home and Palmer Court communities paint a hopeful yet grim picture of life on the streets of Salt Lake City.

Nate Wade Subaru donates van to Shauna Devenport, Utah's "Bread Lady" to help assist her give back to those in need.

Friday, June 24, Kenyan ambassador to the US Elkanah Odembo will visit with high school and college students at Timpanogos High School. His lecture will begin at 5pm and address the importance of global citizenship. A brief Q&A will follow.

Record-breaking ‘I AM EQUAL’ photo project comes to The Lone Star State 25-JUNE-2011.

Charitable Arm of Credit Union, the We Promise Foundation, donates $12,183 to Primary Children’s Medical Center to build new Hope Garden for children and their families to enjoy during hospital stay

Seed Accelerator Recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Utah Businesses

John Pestana to Emcee 2011 UVEF Top 25 Under 5

Jr Wildcats Recreation Soccer launched sign ups this week in Ogden Utah. You can go to their website to sign up online. The league is for both boys and girls ages 4-12 and under the direction of Mike Manning.

America’s Fastest Growing Youth Basketball Camp Returns July 2011

-- New Subaru Owners Generate Nearly $15 Million in Three Years for Nonprofits --

Help Avis Car Sales in Ogden, Utah raise funds for United Way

TT's Attic apparel and accessory boutique pledges to donate 20% of online sales to a different charity each month.

Young Chevrolet Hosting Bountiful Baskets in Layton, Utah

Private Phone Agent is proud to sponsor two outstanding non-profit organizations: Conservation International and International Medical Corps.

Newly Developed 3D Entertainment Complex in Park City showcasing 3D special events during Sundance January 21st through the 25th

Professional Ball Players Return for Youth Basketball Camp July 2011

This holiday season donate your vote to help create a summer camp for children with multiple sclerosis. Now through the end of December people are encouraged to vote online for "Camp S’myelin" to win a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant.

An aquarium in Utah is lighting its Christmas tree with the help of an electric eel. Electrodes in the water pick up the eel's voltage, powering the tree's multi-colored lights

Awards were given to the Most Innovative Product and Entrepreneur of the Year, among others.

Local business sponsors blanket drive on behalf of Community Action Services

Human Rights & Equality photo project to visit 29 US cities in 2011

The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) 2010 Annual UVEF Awards event Utah companies and leaders for innovation, business growth and contributions to the entrepreneurial community.

Utah Woman business owner, Cathy Cardenas and Designer HomeTending named as Finalist in the Community involvement program of the year and also the most innovative company of the year category in the 7th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Deceptionist Richard Hatch to perform at 13th Annual Stokes Nature Center Dinner and Auction Fundraiser

Big Heart Humanitarian is supported by Lunawebs in its effort to provide sponsorship in education to children in Guatemala.

Pay It Forward this Holiday Season... Cafe Grace, a non-profit organization, is giving back this Holiday Season with a unique drive to help a different individual/family every day this December.

Reading Horizons donated literacy materials to English Skills Learning Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, to help the center meet its goal to: "bring promise of integration, security and empowerment to adult immigrants and refugees.”

The center provides investigative and legal services, counseling, and relief for children and families in need. Statistics:1 girl in 4 and 1 boy in 6 will be molested in Utah Valley this year.

The Humane Society of Utah experienced a one day record for adoptions during the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Adopt-A-Thon this past Saturday, August 28. A total of 117 animals found new homes during the day long celebration.

“Not only are we sponsoring 110 children today so that they can live better lives,” Adam, a SwipeBids spokesman said. “But we will sponsor an additional child each and every day we are in business from now on. It's the right thing to do.”

Camp Kesem is a free, week-long summer camp for kids with a parent who has or has had cancer. Camp Kesem BYU is hosting a Media Day August 19 10am-2pm at Camp Kostopulos, Salt Lake City, UT. Sigall Rave, National Director, will be answering questions

Crexendo believes that service projects are an important part of being a good corporate citizen. This release tells about their latest project working for a local elementary school.

Fashion photographer Jake Garn is using his canvas to help the canines and cats at the Humane Society of Utah. “Chameleon” is a new exhibit that explores the merging of style and identity in a culture of mass production.

It’s a first for the Humane Society of Utah. HSU has decided to drop the adoption fee for any and all cats in our shelter that are 6 years of age on up! Mature cats are great companions who are easy to bond with and care for.