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November 2nd 2pm-6pm Local dentist will give children $1.00 per pound for Halloween Candy and give to the Utah National Guard.

Reading Horizons has partnered with a local nonprofit company, the Superhero Training Center. The combined knowledge of these parties creates a setting for struggling readers to obtain skill necessary for successful reading and a successful future.

Project Read, based in Provo, Utah, has been chosen by Reading Horizons as its featured site for donations. This selection was made based on the efforts Project Read has displayed to reach the 21,000 Utah County residents in need of literacy help.

Red Olive is proud to announce the launch of the all new website for the Salt Lake Habitat for Humanity non profit organization.

The 8th annual HERA Climb4Life Utah, held Sept. 17-20 in Salt Lake City, raised over $80,000 to support the HERA (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness) Women’s Cancer Foundation’s ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives.

LowVARates.com hosted a charity golf tournament to raise money for military families with deployed spouses. The Layton City Mayor attended the event along with representatives from every branch of the military.

On Sunday, Sept 20th, Mike Gifford, of the Say Yes Foundation presents What We Know Can Hurt Us at the The Lotus Store, the Feng Shui Store at 12896 South Pony Express Road (just west of the Freeway, north of IKEA). Phone (801) 619-0524.

EnableMart proudly announced their continued support for the Special Needs community today by donating more than $13,000 of assistive technology items to the Special Olympics of Utah.

When news of the fire reached the villages the response was overwhelming. “To the people this was their 9/11…they saw their future going up in smoke,” said Bernard Balibuno Director General of TIFIE Congo.

Ovarian cancer fund-raising event adds 5k run to broaden its reach in the Salt Lake community

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and in Salt Lake City, several organizations are joining forces to aid in the fight against ovarian cancer by creating awareness of symptoms, risk factors and raising funds for innovative research.

SANDY, UT – The 2009 MS Motorcycle Ride – Utah will take place Sunday, August 30 from 9am – 2pm to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This is Utah’s first MS Ride and is modeled after other similar successful events.

Ten catshark eggs, three baby seahorses, 15 piranha fry, ten tetras and fifteen least chub fry are the newest residents of The Living Planet Aquarium, delivered just in time to be considered spring offspring.

Today, the Jordan School District in Utah got a boost from a new fund-raising partnership program that will potentially bring hundreds of thousands of dollars of new funding into the district through the Jordan Education Foundation.

You've heard about landlords pulling background reports on renters... but now renters can pull a free report on their landlord. A national agency turns the tables by creating a risk report on every landlord in the USA. www.RPAusa.com

Rocky Mountain Dream Foundation, through its “Make My Wish Come True” program is in need of donations to help get Terminally Ill kids and Disabled hunters out in the field.

1,100 American Flag Are Setup in the Rancho Bernardo Community Park to Mark the One Year Anniversary of the Witch Creek Fire. Flags from the Event are On Sale to Raise Money for the Fired Up Systems, Fire Station #33 and the Rotary Club of RB.

Parents for Choice in Education claims that the Woodland Hills incident proves that the Carson Smith Scholarship program holds private schools accountable through mechanisms of free market principles.

The HCG Diet has teamed up with the Yates Foundation for the month of September to raise funds for Jordan's special medical needs...

The fund, held at The Park City Foundation, honors Billy’s memory by supporting organizations that encourage youth participation in mountain sports.

A nationwide study of equine abuse and neglect has recently been concluded by researchers working with the Animal Law Coalition. Study shows no increase in equine abuse following closure of horse slaughterhouses.

Morris Murdock Travel joins with Carnival Cruise Lines to offer cancer fundraising cruises.

Many new businesses help entrepreneurs in third world countries through micro-financing loans. With this model, three groups win in every business transaction--customers, the impoverished entrepreneur, and the philanthropic entrepreneur.

Morris Murdock Travel to offer international serviced-oriented cruises and tours.