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Endurance athlete to raise funds for Haitian relief
Delray Beach resident Frank McKinney will pull a tire across the Linton Boulevard Bridge for 24 hours on Memorial Day weekend to train for what is considered the most grueling footrace in the world and also to raise money for Haiti. For the fundraiser,...Tags: Haiti, Social Issues, Delray Beach, Memorial Day, Car Tires
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Charities solicit donations to help Oklahoma tornado victims
As residents in the Oklahoma City area grappled with the aftermath of the massive tornado that wiped out homes and businesses in its 20-mile path of destruction, killing at least 24 people, relief organizations solicited donations to help. By and large,...
Tags: American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Tornadoes, Natural Disasters, Human Interest
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Filling empty bowls with promise
Ceramic artists are making a statement with their pottery pieces while raising funds to help homeless families. The third annual Empty Bowl fundraiser benefits Family Promise of the East San Fernando Valley. The event is from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 2...Tags: Relay for Life, Arts and Culture, Health Organizations, Festive Events, Nickelodeon (tv network)
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Oklahoma Regional Food Bank seeking cash donations
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma released a statement Tuesday morning saying, "The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, in partnership with Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, is asking that the public support all rescue, recovery and...Tags: Human Interest
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How you can help those affected by Moore tornado
cbrewer@schurz.comThe tornado in Moore, Oklahoma has killed 24 people, but many who survived have lost everything. We are compiling a list of reputable organizations that you can donate to and help the people affected by the storm. RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS / NONPROFITS...Tags: Politics, Religion and Belief, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Tornadoes
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Congress expands inquiry into IRS handling of conservative groups
WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators are broadening their inquiry into the Internal Revenue Service's mishandling of groups seeking tax-exempt status, indicating that they plan to examine how the agency dealt with a wide swath of nonprofit...
Tags: Denis R. McDonough, IRS Tea Party Nonprofit Application Scandal (2013), Internal Revenue Service, Carney (music group), Political Fundraising
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Abingdon Knights of Columbus Council recognized as best in Maryland
Keith Marchiano is the Grand Knight for his Knights of Columbus Council (Father Maurice J. Wolfe Council 11372) and from May 3 to 5 led more than 300 of his members at the Maryland State Convention for the Knights of Columbus, which was held at the...Tags: Roman Catholicism, Religion and Belief, Ocean City, Christianity
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Indiana Volunteers
South Bend TribuneINDIANA VOLUNTEERS If you are 55 or older and want to volunteer for one of the RSVP opportunities listed here, call RSVP at Catholic Charities at 574-234-3111. If you have a volunteer opportunity to list, e-mail it to metrocommunity@sbtinfo.com. Call...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics
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Annual Doug Miller run/walk to be held Saturday
STURGIS, S.D. - The Doug Miller Foundation will hold its annual 5K run/walk Saturday in Sturgis. The Foundation will donate the proceeds from this year’s DAM 5K Charity Run/Walk to Sturgis’ newest youth athletic organization. This year&...
Tags: Sports, Social Issues, Basketball, Soccer, Football
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'Great Give' raises $600K for Anne Arundel charities
A 24-hour charity marathon raised more than $600,000 for Anne Arundel County nonprofit groups this week. The "Great Give," organized by the Community Foundation for Anne Arundel County, encouraged donors to give to their favorite charities through a...
Tags: Social Services, Social Issues, Annapolis
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School reform doesn't work
In their commentary ("Six steps for post-Alonso school reform," May 14), Thomas Wilcox, Diane Bell-McKoy and Laura Gamble use many lofty and idealistic sounding words to promote their vision. However, it bears noting that education "reformers" are well-...
Tags: Catonsville, Racism, Stanford University, Human Interest, U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Shark Whisperer has ocean conservation fundraiser
Sun SentinelThe organization Shark Whisperer has a charity fundraising event Saturday, May 18 for Justin Riney of Mother Ocean, who is paddleboarding around Florida to highlight the need to conserve ocean resources. That morning there is a cleanup at Pioneer Park...Tags: Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs
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