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Lamar Hunt Jr., founder of the Loretto Foundation, continues his support of the American Family Association and their Kansas and Missouri chapter. The American Family Association believes in addressing hot button issues head on and recently posted an article addressing support of Pastor, October is pastor appreciation month and October 11 is Pastor Appreciation Day.

Launch NY is stepping out with the latest in fundraising techniques by using crowdfunding to fuel its new nonprofit seed fund. The Launch NY Seed Fund was announced earlier this year along with an initial award of $200,000 from The John R. Oishei Foundation. Now Launch NY is pairing its traditional fundraising methods with increasingly popular online method using a platform created by one of its former clients, GiveGab, an Ithaca-based company serving the nonprofit market, and Good Monster, another former client who offers social media and other marketing communications services from their homebase in Syracuse.

Lamar Hunt Jr.'s pro hockey team, the Missouri Mavericks, have added a new program ahead of the 2015-16 ECHL season to help them recognize companies that support the team. The "Pillar Partners" program was announced on October 13, it will be featured throughout the 2015-16 season through community events and fan interaction at Mavericks Games.

Lamar Hunt Jr. supports the multi-state active Saint Paul's Outreach organization through the charitable Loretto Foundation. Contributions from Lamar Hunt Jr., the Loretto Foundation, and other groups make retreats like Fan into the Flame possible. The Kansas chapter of St. Paul's Outreach recently held a Fan into Flame retreat to help involve people in a renewal of the Spirit.

Starting on October 6, Bernard A. Williams, Esq., will teach "Business Law 101," a series of workshops that is part of the Main Line School Night educational network. First launched in 1938, Main Line School Night is a nonprofit organization that provides adults with opportunities to pursue lifelong learning through a wide selection of personal growth and enrichment classes.

Bayfront Youth & Family Services' Residential Facility, an RCL14 Group Home that has been operating for over 15 years, will be closing effective October 31st, 2015.

Howard Sherman, head of operations at Crowdfund Buzz, has been a student and fan of legendary motivational speaker and self-help coach Tony Robbins for years. Nothing could make this more obvious than Mr. Sherman's daily application of the Tony Robbins concept of CANI - an acronym for Continual And Never-ending Improvement. Applying the concept of CANI to Crowdfund Buzz, Sherman is relentless in maintaining Crowdfund Buzz's leadership position as the best crowdfunding advertising and promotional company on earth through rolling out new products and services that help people run a successful crowdfunding campaign.

The Vitae Foundation based out of Kansas City, MO will be one of the hosts in an upcoming Pro-Life Half Marathon and 5k this October. The 2nd Annual Pro-Life Half Marathon which will be held in Jefferson City, MO aims to raise awareness to the pro-life cause. Lamar Hunt Jr. supports the Vitae foundation and provides assistance for them to host events like this one.

"In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and in support of Savvy Cyber Kids, we are proud to bring The Super Run Atlanta back for our second year," said Ben Halpert, Founder and President of Savvy Cyber Kids. "The Super Run Atlanta allows us to bring our organizational mission of enabling youth to be empowered with technology by providing age appropriate resources and education in a fun and family friendly atmosphere."

Jack And Jill Of America Foundation, a philanthropic organization has awarded $400,000 in support of youth programs in continuation of its efforts to help the communities in the country.

On November 1, over 550 U.S. mayors will declare Extra Mile Day and recognize extra mile people and organizations in their communities who are creating positive change through their extraordinary efforts in volunteerism and service. Extra Mile Day is a growing movement that promotes a life-changing message: go the extra mile and create the positive change you desire.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, Islandview Farmers Market, Detroit's youth-operated market located on the city's lower east side, will hold its first "Harvest Celebration." The event is being held at the Young Sprouts' Islandview Farmers Market, located 7200 Mack Avenue, in Detroit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The youth farmers market event connects local environmental and health-conscious residents citywide with garden-farmer and other vendors and is free to the public.

Animal House Project d/b/a Chester County Pet Food Pantry, a 501 (c) 3 Charitable Organization, has been awarded a grant from Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT) to support its Pet Food Assistance Donation Program.

Animal House Project (d/b/a Chester County Pet Food Pantry)and The Pennsylvania SPCA have formed a new partnership to bring low-cost veterinary services to Chester and Western Montgomery Counties, starting with low-cost vaccine clinics.

ReVive Center for Housing and Healing, a non-profit organization founded 100 years ago with a mission to end homelessness, provided Internet to more than 140 residents in two buildings with the help of Everywhere Wireless, the company providing free wireless service to Chicago beaches and parks. It's the first program of its kind in Chicago and still is a rarity in homeless care.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City organization continues to be supported by the Loretto Foundation and its founder Lamar Hunt Jr. The BBBSKC is spotlighted in a benefit each year in the annual Most Wanted Auction event. The 2015 Most Wanted Auction will be held December 5.

iPrytaneum today announced that the company has been chosen by Constant Contact, Inc. to join its Small Business Innovation Program, a four-month residency program designed to support entrepreneurs and startups as they solve problems for small businesses. iPrytaneum will join other startup class members in Constant Contact's Innovation Loft (InnoLoft), a 30,000 square foot office space at the company's Waltham, MA headquarters.

Lamar Hunt Jr., founder of the Loretto Companies Group, continues to support the KC Symphony through the Loretto Foundation, LLC. Hunt previously performed with the KC Symphony for 9 seasons and believes in ongoing support through the foundation after his departure. The symphony played Pops in the Park, a collection of well known classics, for free on Labor Day in the Shawnee Mission Park of Shawnee, KS.

Jack and Jill Foundation President Lucille Allen Hadley reports that the Foundation is continuing its mission of supporting youth and children. "This year, over 80 programs throughout the United States have been awarded grants and scholarships to ensure that we are investing in our future leaders," says Hadley.

The City Union Mission of Kansas City, MO continues to receive the support of Lamar Hunt Jr. through the Loretto Foundation. The mission is currently celebrating its 91st year of service to the poor and homeless adults and children of Kansas City. Multiple fundraising event's recently took place to continue the services provided by the City Union Mission.

Lamar Hunt Jr. and the Loretto Foundation continue to support the non-profit Bluegrass Heritage Foundation and their upcoming Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cookoff. The festival will be held the weekend of October 16-17 at Farmers Branch Historical Park in Farmers Branch, TX.

The Kaskazi Environmental Alliance, a California-based nonprofit organization that aims to increase the awareness, stewardship and conservation of East Africa's coastal resources, will hold a series of events the week of October 1-4.

The Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation (MJSF) celebrates its annual induction of the 2015 Hall of Fame Class and pays tribute to the recipients in the 2015 Pillars of Excellence. The dinner and induction ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 20th, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Stars of Tomorrow scholarship program, Maccabi Detroit at the JCC, and the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. We are honored to have our presenting sponsors this year include Kenwal Steel and Quicken Loans.

The When In Need Foundation is a non-profit organization that works globally to help children have a chance at life and a brighter future. Plans are in top gear for the Restoring Hope Gala with lots of entertainment and dignitaries expected at the event. In line with of the organization's Mission of Mercy (M.O.M.) initiative, the event seeks to benefit various children's causes globally by raising donations and awareness for its mission. When In Need will also honor several individuals who have contributed immensely to transforming lives and creating impact globally and in their communities with the "Global Changers Award." The foundation is pleased to announce that tickets and sponsorship packages are still available for the event.

Recognizing that superheroes come in all shapes, sizes – and ages – The Peterson League is now accepting grant applications from innovators ages 5 to 21. Creating "self-directed agents of positive change," the recently launched nonprofit seeks to engage youth in projects focused on quality of life improvements for its first round of funding at www.thepetersonleague.org.