News by subject: NPT

Prepare for an extraordinary cinematic journey as the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, organized by ICFF, returns to the Distillery Historic District from June 27th to July 21st, 2024. This year's festival offers 25 days of multicultural films, concerts,...

Independent Federated Trust & Safety (IFTAS), a nonprofit supporting trust and safety on the open social web, today announced the introduction of IFTAS Connect, a new Fediverse moderator community of practice. IFTAS Connect was developed in response...

Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is kicking off its annual Pride celebration with a series of efforts to raise dollars and awareness in support of The OUT Foundation....

Colossal, a well-known professional fundraiser that has raised over $48 million for charity since 2022, is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Favorite Chef competition is officially open for voting. Chefs, aspiring cooks, and culinary enthusiasts...

Today GreenShield releases its 2023 Social Impact Report, Caring from the Inside Out, highlighting the impact of their investments to improve the lives of Canadians. As Canada's only national non-profit health and benefits provider, GreenShield...

Melanie O'Mea-Smith has joined Wayfinder Family Services as vice president of visual impairment/intellectual and developmental disabilities services. In her role, O'Mea-Smith will oversee:...

In a one-of-a-kind alliance aimed at alleviating the financial burden of unpaid personal debt owed by America's veterans, Jerry Ashton, founder of the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation End Veteran Debt (EVD), and Craig Antico, co-founder of ForgiveCo...

Paragon Health Institute, a leader in health care research and market-based policy proposals, just released Follow the Money: How Tax Policy Shapes Health Care, an in-depth look at ten tax provisions affecting health care and coverage. The paper,...

Polymath University, a startup nonprofit...

In a world where division and conflict still dominate headlines, Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, is proud to partner with the Peace Race [or "Course de la Paix"], a historic cycling tour born from the ashes of...

Sony Group Corporation (Sony) established the non-profit organization Arc & Beyond in April 2024 with the mission of creating businesses that address social issues in collaboration with diverse partners. Today, Arc & Beyond has announced a call for...

Inland Empire Health Plan's (IEHP) Riverside Community Wellness Center (CWC) celebrated its first cohort of the 24/7 Dads program with a graduation ceremony for 22 participants on April 26....

Melmark President and CEO Rita M. Gardner recently received the Mental Health News Education's Excellence in Autism Award during a reception held at New York University's Kimmel Center in New York City. The annual event celebrates and brings...

At its recent meeting in San Antonio, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors, led by Chair Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises, reviewed and approved the 2024 Top Research Priorities. The research priorities were...

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation (CFF) are accepting grant applications this week from California-based fire departments and community-based organizations focused on wildfire safety and preparedness. The...

The annual Good Dog Gala is Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom in Broadway's Theater District (240 West 47th Street), 6:30 ? 10:00 pm, festive attire....

A new solar microgrid promises to improve legal and municipal services in rural Uganda. The "Justice Microgrid," a 14.25-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system located in Bala, provides power for a legal support center, local government buildings, and...

The Home Builders Institute (HBI) in partnership with the Fioretti Family Charitable Fund announced the grand opening of the BuildStrong Academy of Charlotte, a new training facility in the Charlotte region to help address the labor shortage in the...

Hope & Comfort is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation's major annual grants program. The Needham-based organization was selected from a total of 715 applicants during a competitive review process. It...

Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced that renowned technology executive Sarah Friar has joined its Governing Board of Directors (Board). An...

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), in collaboration with the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM), is proud to announce the release of the "Global Consensus Statement on Simulation-Based Practice in Healthcare." This groundbreaking...

The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) today announced the appointment of Patrice Matchaba, MD, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), starting June 10, 2024. He succeeds the current CEO, Emilio Emini, PhD, who recently announced...

Goodwill Industries International, the largest nonprofit workforce development network in North America, announced that Galia Lahav, a renowned luxury bridal and evening wear designer, generously donated seven wedding gowns from its collection to...

As the Premier Sponsor of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), North Island Credit Union Foundation recently presented the organization's prestigious 2024 Innovation in Education Impact Award to Grossmont Union High School District for its...

Montréal has been crowned the best destination for international association meetings in North America for an eighth consecutive year, according to the prestigious rankings of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), which...

Following an impactful showing for its cohort at the Specialty Food Association (SFA)'s Winter Fancy Food Show, (included) CPG, a collective of BIPOC founders and executives in consumer packaged goods, will return to the Summer Fancy Food Show in...

The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, announced today it has launched a new fund to provide financial assistance to patients living with metabolic...

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), in conjunction with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, will host a free Skin Cancer Check event for an estimated 425 New York City firefighters on Saturday, June 1 at the New York City Firefighter...

May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Skin cancer accounts for more cancer diagnoses than all the other cancers combined. Rates of melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, have tripled in the past 30 years. This year, over 100,000...

Repairify, the global leader in remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, announced today its significant donation of diagnostic tools worth over $180,000 in support...

2Gether-International (2GI), a leading 501c3 non-profit and startup accelerator run by and for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, is proud to announce an extended partnership with longtime supporter Comcast NBCUniversal. "Our ongoing partnership with...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® rose in May to 102.0 (1985=100) from 97.5 in April (a slight upward revision). The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions?increased to...

The LifeNet Health Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, hosted a conference for over two dozen community and faith leaders in the Hampton Roads area. The event aimed to strengthen dialogue on organ donation awareness, forge stronger...

Consistent attendance is the key to success for many students. The Los Angeles Rams and Pacsun are donating washer and dryer sets to...

Maranatha Collective, an innovative global assembly of artists and disciple-makers, is proud to announce the release of their debut single, "Long to Behold." This unique collective, comprising songwriters, graphic artists, fine artists, musicians,...

Tower Cancer Research Foundation and Lipstick Angels are proud to announce their partnership aimed at providing essential beauty and wellness support classes to the cancer community of Los Angeles. These classes will be held at the stunning Tower...

In celebration of Pride Month, Skullcandy unveils its limited-edition All Love Terrain XL Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in partnership with To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people...

Natural Grocers®, a Colorado-based organic and natural grocery retailer, announces a second-year partnership with UCHealth in its Ready. Set. CO program. This state-wide challenge is aimed at getting Coloradoans back to the summit of good health....

Petco Love, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of pets in need, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a massive Birthday Block Party and Adoption Event. The party will take place at Union Square Park on Sunday, June...

At the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Linux Foundation announced their intent to launch the OpenWallet Forum, to help drive multi-stakeholder collaboration and discussions on interoperable...

The nominations are in, and Aberdeen Avenue in Hamilton is the CAA Worst Road for 2024. This is the first year Aberdeen Avenue has claimed the top spot on the provincial list due to potholes, poor road maintenance, and traffic congestion. It first...

The Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC) today unveiled its first compliance report on the proximity retail industry in Quebec concerning the ban on flavored vaping sales. This report exposes a shocking and deliberate non-compliance by vape...

The social economy plays a key role in Quebec's economic development and is a major economic driver in the regions. That is why the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a $2,350,000...

The RONA Foundation, which oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA inc., one of Canada's leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is inviting Canadian...

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announced today the most recent recipients of the AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo Foundation) community grants. The AIMCo Foundation is run by AIMCo employee and client volunteers and...

CAA Atlantic has donated four fully-electric delivery vans to four food banks across the Atlantic provinces.  Feed Nova Scotia, Dartmouth, NSCommunity Food Sharing Association, St. John's, NLFood Depot Alimentaire, Moncton, NBUpper Room Hospitality...

What: CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) will officially release the list of Ontario's top 10 Worst Roads, along with a list of the top 5 roads in regions across the province on May 28th. The results will be revealed in a media release.Now in its...

Imagine experiencing your period without knowledge of the menstrual cycle, or missing school because you cannot afford sanitary supplies. Imagine fleeing conflict or a climate crisis without the resources to manage your period with dignity, because...

Applications are now being accepted for Nature's Path Organic Foods (Nature's Path) annual Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward campaign. Gardens for Good celebrates the meaningful work of organic community gardens across the U.S. and Canada by giving...

On July 14th, 2024, Sultan Room Roof Deck will be hosting "The NYC BuskerBall" a celebration of New York City's lively street performance culture. This unique event will feature a selection of the city's best buskers, showcasing their musical,...