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Having developed an idea to modernize animal rescue fundraising, and willing to fund that idea with a $10,000 donation, Creating Community Properties ("CCP") is now searching for one innovative 501(c)3 animal rescue organization to make the idea a reality. What is the idea? NAME THE RESCUE!

Cars2Charities is a Fullerton, CA-based coordinator of charity car donations, specializing in improving donated vehicles in order to maximize the tax benefit to donors and to increase the value of the donation to Goodwill charities.

With the world becoming ever more culturally and professionally diverse, the global demand for certain job skills is on an upward trend. While backgrounds in Mathematics, Technology and Business Management remain high on employers' lists of priorities, the extensive range of knowledge and experience gained through Religious Studies is rapidly gaining ground. This reformation of the worldwide workforce has driven an unprecedented number of people to seek out an education that will equip them with those invaluable skills; unfortunately, the cost of such studies leaves many floundering in its wake.

As one of the most reliable game repair stores in the United States, Game Repair Inc. is announcing they have reserved a vendor booth at the Lvl Up Expo set for the weekend of May 30 in Las Vegas, NV. Located at the Cashman Center for its third annual event, the expo is a nonprofit video game, anime, and technology convention that features giveaways, game tournaments, cos-play, special guest appearances, and much more.

When in Need Foundation provides educational grants to people from disadvantaged communities both in the United States and Africa. The group also provides preventive health education on various medical conditions, supports individuals with autism and other disabilities, and sustains clean energy initiatives. The group has organized a variety of fairs, seminars, and workshops to generate awareness of preventive healthcare education, especially in the past year. The organization recaps all of their efforts to review what they have accomplished regarding their mission.

Not everyone who suffers a tragic life event can find a healthy means to cope. To them, the world no longer feels safe, and they struggle to get through the day. Individuals that experience trauma and traumatic events often don't know where to turn for help. In Connecticut and nationally, behavioral health care systems are in the process of incorporating an understanding of trauma into the way in which they deliver behavioral health services. In addition, organizations and systems of care are offering specific services and treatment to address the differences in which men and women may respond to trauma and overwhelming life events.

Argan Oil has been making headlines for quite some time due to its cosmetic rejuvenation benefits; however, recently conducted testing noted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information indicates this substance may also hold potential in the world of cancer treatment. In honor of this discovery, Lizzie Brewis of LT Organics has launched the company's campaign to donate a portion of its Argan Oil product sales to North Carolina based charity, Vs. Cancer Foundation.

GO THE DISTANCE FOR AUTISM RIDE – NORTH JERSEY'S LARGEST CHARITY CYCLING EVENT

Davey Coach Sales of Sedalia, CO, presented a brand new 2015 Van Terra by Turtle Top bus to Granby-based national nonprofit Project Sanctuary on Friday, January 23, at YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby.

After months of fundraising and preparation, Legs4Africa is sending a 1,000 life-changing prosthetic limbs to mobility departments in West Africa.

Envision Frames a new philanthropic startup coming out of beta has released its "Eye For An Eye" program which gives a new pair of eyeglasses to those in need for every pair purchased on it's website. Envision Frames made this possible by implementing many payment systems for users to buy designer optical wear. By sourcing direct and cutting out many credit card bank fees users can buy eyeglasses via Dwolla and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dogecoin via the GoCoin payment gateway. The savings are then passed on to the customers and a portion also goes to the "Eye for an Eye" charitable vision giving program.

Annie Duke, the former World Series of Poker champion and author of three highly successful books on the game, is announcing her podcasts are now available on The Moth. The Moth is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to providing listeners with exceptional storytelling. There are two separate podcasts available on the site, "A House Divided" and "The Big Things You Don't Do."

UUNIK Academy's 9th annual Calling all males youth conference is going to be held on January 24, 2015 at the Beck Cultural Center (Knoxville, TN) from 9 AM to 2 PM. The objective of the event is to help in resolving the issue of black boys.  The goal of the UNNIK's event is to reach out to at least 30 boys, aged nine to 15, in Knoxville and surrounding areas. During the conference the team will connect with the participants with local professional men, who will facilitate the workshops. Topics for this year's event include 'The Art of Self Defense/ Let's Get Fit,' 'Know Your Rights,' 'Boys to Men,' and 'Teen Talk: What's On Your Mind.'

A grant received from the Brennan Equine Welfare Fund is specifically designated to support ongoing care for thoroughbreds retired to Friends of Ferdinand Inc. Angel, one of the lucky recipients is a 35 year-old Thoroughbred ex-racehorse that is the only long-term resident of Friends of Ferdinand.

Thackray Crane Rental, Inc., located in Philadelphia, has announced the charitable cause it will adopt for the new year to help support the mission of St. Francis – St. Joseph – St. Vincent Homes for Children. As an agency of Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the non-profit organization has a proud tradition of serving the needs of children and youth for over 165 years in providing quality and compassionate care to infants, young children, pre-adolescents, and teenagers at risk and in need.

SmG Music and Green Eyed Media announced today that they are launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund a mini-documentary based on A.S.H.E.S the CHOSEN's song "Tears In Your Eyes", the first single off of A.S.H.E.S the CHOSEN's album ID, Ego, Superego. Rafael Flores, who first collaborated on the documentary "The Blank Canvas: Hip Hop's Struggle For Representation In Seattle" will be the director.

Owusu Kizito is a consultant and a project manager who is committed to helping Ghana, his homeland, as well as other underprivileged nations.

The 13th international symposium takes place on May 31-June 4, 2015. The goal of the upcoming LiHE symposium is the writing of a book on "Assessment of Learning in Higher Education" to be published by Libri Publishing Ltd, Oxfordshire, UK and distributed worldwide.

LT Organics, the premier source for organic, 100% Moroccan argan oil, announced an expansion of the company's highly successful charitable giving program. For a limited time, LT Organics will double the company's usual contribution under the program to the Vs. Cancer Foundation, a leading childhood cancer research and medical charity. The efforts of the Vs. Cancer Foundation directly impact over 40,000 children with cancer every year, and LT Organics will now donate $2 to the Foundation for every argan oil product purchased from the company.

'Thumbzz', a relatively new company in Georgia, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for their online job-seeker website. This campaign has a funding goal of $3,000, which needs to be raised by January 21st in order to continue making a difference in the lives of people needing a little extra help. 'Thumbzz' is a website that focuses on offering a vast array of microjobs to the homeless, unemployed and college students in need of extra cash. As the creator states, "It's no substitute for a full time or part time regular job, but a little bit of money can help." After all, "a microjob is better than no job at all!"

Kamere, a media start-up company, and Comstock's, the Capital Region's award-winning business magazine, today announced the Capital Region's 10 most inspiring nonprofit stories. During October and November, nonprofits around the ten-county Capital Region submitted their inspirational stories for the opportunity to be selected as one of the top 10 and featured on Kamere.com and in the 2015 edition of Capital Region Cares. Each year Comstock's annual guide to philanthropy, Capital Region Cares, highlights nonprofits serving the region's most vital needs, from hunger and housing to performing arts and animal welfare.

Over 23,500 animals were adopted from an Amazing Pet Expo since 2009, as a result of producing over 95 pet expos across the country. Due to their expansion, the producers made an important announcement last week when they notified exhibitors that they would allow Non-Profit Animal Rescue organizations into their expositions for free in 2016, which would help even more rescues receive exposure to the public and adopt out animals at each show.

Expats International Photo Contest is pleased to announce the launch of its descriptive website containing the explanation of its annual photography contest targeted at world travellers and expatriates anywhere in the world. The contest is suitable for professional, non-professional, and student photographers of all ages.

While many elementary school children spend the week before Christmas dreaming about Santa and making last-minute adjustments to their wish lists, WNY brothers Joshua and Jeremiah West have been busy making phone calls, wrapping gifts and soliciting donations in preparation for "Christmas Party for the Homeless," a charity event this weekend at the downtown Central Library in Lafayette Square. The space, donated by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System, is one of many contributions made by local organizations. "Christmas for the Homeless" will take place in the library's Central Meeting Room on Saturday December 20 from 3-5pm.

The Isabella Santos Foundation, a non-profit in Charlotte, has announced their partnership with the Charlotte Checkers and their involvement with the team's annual Race Night. Since being founded in 2009, the organization has been raising money to back Neuroblastoma. To date, they have raised over a million dollars and look to expand greatly upon that number through the upcoming event.