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The Minneapolis American Indian Center received a $149,770 planning grant from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) for the Healing Generations project.

Synergy Chiropractic is making an effort this holiday season to collect as many toys as possible for needy families!

Saturday night November 21st, 2009, The Renaissance Hollywood Hotel will be the site of a Hollywood Red Carpet, VIP fundraising Gala to support the causes of the non-profit charity organization Sudan Hope.

Statistics easy to find about Twin Cities’ homeless, far less attention given to economically disadvantaged.

As we all get prepared for the holiday season, please keep in mind those families that can't afford food for their children! Starting November 1 bring in a non-perishable food itme and receive a $5.00 coupon toward a variety of products & massages!

Statement from Julie Ristau, Co-Director of On the Commons, on Elinor Ostrom being awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

A Minneapolis area construction company says now is the time to build--even in tough economic times. Bossardt Corporation encourages churches and non-profits to build--hosts training seminar October 6

Community Shares of Minnesota announced today that Matt Hunter has been hired as its new Executive Director, starting October 1, 2009.

Indiana couple travels to Peru with Global Volunteers for a volunteer vacation. They work at a childrens' home, helping to care for at-risk children in Lima.

Engage in an interactive discussion about the perspectives of advocacy, public policy and child protection issues with panel members, foster families and adoptive families

The Third Annual Minnesota Sickle Cell Disease conference will be held on the 12th of September, 2009 as part of the Sickle Cell Month. The theme of the conference is Paying For Care and getting deserved quality care. Registration is free.

As part of their 7th official Patient Appreciation Week, July 13-17, 360 Chiropractic in Sartell gave away nearly $10,000 in services to their patients in exchange for donations totaling almost $1000 for the Anna Marie House battered women's shelter.

Conservation International, YMCA and the YWCA Smart and Chic Making a difference with local and national organizations

“Your support, your voice and your ideas have made us what we are. We need to keep hearing from the community!”

Charity spin-in at Minnesota sheep and wool festival produces three sheep for Heifer International.

Be GOOD is an organization that receives financial support from the sale of “Don’t Just be Good At It – Be GOOD” products as well as donations from the public and private contributors, organizations and corporations.

A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Featured speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Congresswoman Betty McCollum.

Coughlan Companies, which includes Capstone Publishers and Mankato Kasota Stone, Inc., is awarding a $25,000 grant to the East Side Learning Center, one of the most successful tutoring programs serving children in K-4th grade in St. Paul, Minn.

Editor and Chief of the Independent Business News Network, Don Allen to be featured on The Willie Lawson Show “Live from Tampa, Florida on BlogTalkRadio” this Friday

New startup starts off with a month of pro bono work helping about charitable nonprofits tell their story about who they are and what they do...as well as helping them attract new employees, new volunteers, and new donors.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 ∙ 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. @ Dorsey∙Ewald Conference Center ∙ St. Paul, MN. For more information on Generations at Play, visit www.generationsatplay.com. Registration also available online at www.ewald.com.

Girls in Motion-Minnesota launches new social networking website.

The usual suspects: The Minneapolis Urban League, Front Street Marketing and the Minneapolis Public Schools

Cedarcrest Academy, a private school of academic exellence, in Maple Grove, Minnesota, recently announced the appointment of Mrs. Kristen Basgall as their new Admissions and Development Coordinator

Ignitus Strategies integrates online fundraising and advocacy services with direct mail marketing for greater impact and lower cost for non-profits

Today Coalescent Marketing launched a set of services offerings for small and emerging faith based nonprofits. The offerings include seven elements--with several proprietary methods--that can be customized and configured for each organization.

In 2008 IBNN, (www.ibnn.org) reported on the catastrophic failures of North Minneapolis non-profit/social service agencies. In 2009 we ask the question, "What do you do?"

Cedarcrest Academy, a private school of academic exellence, in Maple Grove, Minnesota, recently announced the appointment of Mrs. Jo Bennett as their Marketing and Communications Coordinator.

Regina Edwards is a 40 year old Black woman with children who has lived in north Minneapolis for the last 6 years. Regina is dying of colon cancer. The doctors a say they cannot operate,the local Black agency the Minneapolis Urban League is no help

The Northwest Area Foundation is responsible for these lack of actions taken by Northway Community Trust. Rather than building capacity for north Minneapolis - they choose to "play it safe" and be a "passive non-profit."

As part of their ongoing community engagement, Minneapolis premiere restaurant SEVEN located in downtown Minneapolis has teamed up with local Social Networking giants IAMMOODY.COM and MINNAGE.COM to host event day before Thanksgiving.

Celebrate Generosity event celebrates the good work of area nonprofit organizations

The America’s Team Charitable Foundation has presented the 2008 America’s Team Award to the Central Washington University Women’s Softball Team. Along with the award $10,000.00 has been presented to the CWU Department of Athletics.

The America’s Team Charitable Foundation announces the presentation of the 2008 America’s Team Award to the Central Washington University Women’s Softball Team

Since 2004, RJF Agencies has raised over $60,000 for local Wisconsin charities.

BBBS Needs Mentors at Schools in Your Community. A LITTLE Bit of You Makes a BIG Difference!

Streicher’s Inc., a uniform and equipment retailer for public safety personnel, is partnering with The Salvation Army and the clothing company 5.11 Tactical for a two-day sale to benefit the community and acknowledge public safety professionals.

People with disabilities have what it takes to turn state government agencies' massive physical archives into searcheable digital archives, helping them to achieve a paperless work environment

In a shocking but expected change in the gate keepers in North Minneapolis, Mr. Clarence Hightower makes his move up!

Culinary Arts students attending The International Culinary School at The Art Institutes International Minnesota have decided to come together and plan a fundraiser dinner that will directly benefit the American Red Cross Twin Cities Area.

Students from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Chapter at The Art Institutes International Minnesota recently teamed up with Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota and assisted in developing a sustainable fashion show.

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet other Bigs, eat great food and play casino games with professional dealers that will teach you how to play a variety of games. All money raised go to providing young people in our community with mentors.

Don’t wait for your Pap and mammogram results and the hassle of follow up appointments! You will be seen, tested and treated in one day.* Spend the day with us!

The National Textile Association, the Textile Bag and packaging Association, and the Textile Information Users Council will locate their association meetings at IFAI Expo 2008, the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas, Charlotte, N.C.

An event that started in the gym of a SE Minneapolis elementary school celebrates its 10th year as the American Association of MicroBusinesses presents 2 keynote and 4 featured speakers to help small businesses weather the current economic climate.

Spring Fundraiser- music, dancing, food, crafts, a silent auction and prizes for best costumes. Money raised supports establishing new parenting community center in the Twin Cities.

Innovative approach to building and encouraging self-esteem during a child's most vulnerable stage of life, the ages between 7 and 14, is what impressed the Award's panel of esteemed judges the most.

Outlook Conference 2008, May 5-6, Asheville, N.C. is a leadership forum for the specialty fabrics industry. Respected leaders from 3M, Enventys and PCI Fibres will speak on innovation.

IFAI celebrates the 20-year employment of its Publisher Mary Hennessy. Hennessay was first hired in February 1988 as a member recruitment specialist and has served as manager of Membership Sales, Advertising Sales, and is also VP-Communications.

The Industrial Fabrics Association International announces it has renamed its flagship magazine and redesigned the format and content.