Established in 1911 by Danish-American industrialist Niels Poulson and a group of other forward-thinking leaders from business and education, the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) was the first international non-governmental society to have as its sole purpose the development of goodwill through educational and cultural exchange. It was designed to meet the needs of its time through fellowships, scholarly exchange, exhibitions, and publications. These programs have grown over the years, and along with the cultural programs at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, have provided a comprehensive platform for ongoing international exchange between the United States and the Nordic countries. This international work is at the heart of the Foundation’s mission. Each year, ASF awards over $800,000 in fellowships and grants to individual students, scholars, professionals, and artists for study and research in the United States and abroad. To date, some 30,000 Americans and Scandinavians have participated in these and other ASF programs of study, research, or practical training. In October 2000, ASF opened Scandinavia House as a showplace for Nordic culture and life. Since its founding, it has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors, who have come to enjoy exhibitions, performances, lectures, and more. Scandinavia House was financed by the generosity of more than 300 donors from the U.S. and abroad, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as the Nordic governments and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States, offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities. Designed by the internationally renowned Polshek Partnership Architects (now Ennead Architects) and inaugurated in October 2000, Scandinavia House is the headquarters of the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) and the site of ASF’s cultural and educational programming.
There's greatness in every girl. Girl Scouts helps her find it. We introduce your daughter to inspiring role models, offer unique skill-building opportunities in a safe environment, and set the stage for lifelong friendships. And then watch her blossom into her full potential. Girl Scouts. Next stop: success.
American Kennel Club on Facebook is a community of dog enthusiasts. We love to share dog related images and content with our fans. We encourage fans to share their thoughts and opinions, as well as dog images. Please note that fan photos become the property of American Kennel Club, and by uploading your photo you agree to it's use in a variety of formats including re-purposing across AKC Facebook and other AKC social media channels, including WOOFipedia powered by AKC: www.WOOFipedia.com.
View our 20th Anniversary video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxWYJIoRVyw&feature=player_embedded
Started by a small group of family and friends of the mentally ill determined to increase the pace of research to find the causes, better treatments and cures for mental illnesses, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation was originally incorporated in 1981 as the American Schizophrenia Foundation. In 1985, the organization became the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD). In 2011, the organization re-branded itself, becoming the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, awarding NARSAD Grants to fund research in every major area of brain and behavior research for all mental illness. Since awarding the first NARSAD Grant in 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded more than $360 million to fund more than 5,000 grants to more than 4,000 scientists around the world.
Earth Day began in 1970 when a perfect storm of public awareness, political will, and dedicated activism converged to create one of the largest demonstrations in human history. More than 10,000 events engaged 20 million people across America. Everyone from housewives to Hollywood actors took part in the first Earth Day events. Over the years, Earth Day has continued as an annual call to action from classrooms to board rooms. The inclusiveness of the first Earth Day has only grown as Earth Day events have spread around the world. Our organization was founded by a broad coalition of environmental groups to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day in New York City in 1990. We organized the largest event ever held in Central Park and every year since then have organized large-scale events in landmark locations. We have also grown into year-round programs and partnerships that all aim to bring the enthusiasm and spirit of Earth Day into our daily lives to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st Century. Visit our site today to join the Virtual Climate March.
It began with a promise from a father to his dying son. In 1973, a high school student named T.J. Martell was battling leukemia. He asked his father, music industry executive Tony Martell, to raise a million dollars for cancer research so that “no one else will have to experience what I am going through.” Although he had no fundraising experience, Tony agreed. Two years later, T.J. died at the age of nineteen, and as Tony explains today, “that put my promise in cement.” Soon after, Tony was joined by many of his musician friends like Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington to hold a fundraiser at Buddy Rich’s nightclub in New York. They raised $50,000 and the T.J. Martell Foundation was born. Over the years, hundreds of volunteers have worked passionately to help provide more than $270 million for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. We are proud of our long history and our reputation for innovation in fundraising and the research we support.
Citymeals on Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nourishing meals and vital companionship to New York City’s homebound elderly. Working in partnership with community-based organizations and senior centers, Citymeals prepares and delivers over 2 million weekend, holiday and emergency meals to more than 18,000 of our frail aged neighbors each year. Last year, over 15,000 individuals volunteered nearly 69,000 hours of their time. Since its founding in 1981, Citymeals has relied on the generosity of its Board of Directors, the City of New York, sponsors and other designated gifts to cover administrative costs. This ensures that 100% of all public donations go directly to the preparation and delivery of meals.
Worldfund's vision is for every child in Latin America to benefit from exceptional educators who inspire them to learn the skills necessary for dignified work and life. Worldfund's mission is to deliver world-class training and ongoing support to teachers and principals from underserved schools in Latin America, fundamentally impacting the system from the bottom up.
The Fashion Footwear Association New York is a member based not-for-profit organization servicing the fashion footwear industry. The New York Shoe Show is held four times a year in NYC. #ffanyshoeshow
ABOUT NADAP NADAP is a private nonprofit corporation founded in 1971, which operates employment, assessment, case management and Health Home care coordination programs in New York City and Nassau County. Our newest program is an In-Person Assistance (IPA) Navigator Program which assists the uninsured and underinsured in acquiring low cost health insurance through the NY State of Health Marketplace. Our services are provided to adults, youth, dislocated workers, public assistance recipients, people living with chronic illnesses, workforce development professionals, the business community at large and others in the general population that may benefit from them. We specialize in coordinating the care of individuals living with chronic illnesses and helping them achieve wellness, while reducing the costs of government funded programs, such as Medicaid. NADAP has over 40 years of experience operating programs that assist disadvantaged populations. We serve those individuals who need a continuum of services to address their multiple barriers of chronic illnesses, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, work and educational deficiencies before they are ready to find a job and become self-sufficient. Over the last few years, NADAP has successfully enhanced its program services with the implementation of a new line of heath care services. These services are crucial to improving the overall health of the individuals we serve. NADAP's programs benefit individuals, families, communities, and businesses. Each year more than 25,000 people receive employment-related and various health- related services through NADAP's programs. NADAP unites the efforts and resources of the public, private and non-profit sector to develop health care and workforce strategies that build strong communities. We forge critical partnerships with key stakeholders—business, labor, health care facilities, government agencies, and community-based organizations—to simultaneously address health care, economic and workforce development.
CurePSP is the foundation for prime of life brain diseases, which include a spectrum of disorders that most often strike during productive years when people may have family, job responsibilities and an active life. These diseases are currently untreatable and incurable. CurePSP provides support for patients, families and other caregivers; education and awareness to professional audiences and the general public; and research funding and clinical trials support to investigators and pharmaceutical companies seeking to find treatment and cure.
View our 20th Anniversary video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxWYJIoRVyw&feature=player_embedded
The Seven Bar Foundation invests in women by providing the resources needed to: √ Start/operate their own business √ Meet the needs of their children √ Create opportunities for themselves √ Provide better nutrition √ Improve living conditions √ Help break the poverty cycle for future generations
Earth Day began in 1970 when a perfect storm of public awareness, political will, and dedicated activism converged to create one of the largest demonstrations in human history. More than 10,000 events engaged 20 million people across America. Everyone from housewives to Hollywood actors took part in the first Earth Day events. Over the years, Earth Day has continued as an annual call to action from classrooms to board rooms. The inclusiveness of the first Earth Day has only grown as Earth Day events have spread around the world. Our organization was founded by a broad coalition of environmental groups to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day in New York City in 1990. We organized the largest event ever held in Central Park and every year since then have organized large-scale events in landmark locations. We have also grown into year-round programs and partnerships that all aim to bring the enthusiasm and spirit of Earth Day into our daily lives to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st Century. Visit our site today to join the Virtual Climate March.
The Foundation raises funds through various efforts, but the primary ones currently are private donations and athlete sponsorship in organized races. Andrea and others have chosen The Dream Hope Believe Foundation as their cause for which they will raise funds via their participation in the NYC Marathon and other similar events. If you are considering running a marathon, participating in a similar event, or just thinking about supporting a charity - we ask you to consider the Foundation as a cause you want to support. Additionally, if you wish to get involved but don’t know how to do so, we are happy to brainstorm together and help formulate a plan. Finally, as mentioned above the really unique and interesting thing about this Foundation will be your ability to participate in the selection process of the grant recipients. We think this is an empowering option that allows our donors to directly see the impact that they have on other people’s lives and to clearly understand the positive ways in which the funds are being used.
With 250 professional staff and over 1,500 dedicated volunteers, ELEM is able to reach thousands of at-risk youth annually. Recognized as a leader in the field of youth-oriented social services, ELEM has served as a powerful lever for the reduction of poverty and effective participation in society since the organization’s inception in 1981. Utilizing a holistic approach, professional staff and dedicated volunteers offer youth- from normative to fatal risk- a spectrum of services from preventative measures and vocational training, to humanitarian aid and individual counseling. These services provide youth the tools they need to stay on the road to recovery, discover their potential, and lead a dynamic life.
American Kennel Club on Facebook is a community of dog enthusiasts. We love to share dog related images and content with our fans. We encourage fans to share their thoughts and opinions, as well as dog images. Please note that fan photos become the property of American Kennel Club, and by uploading your photo you agree to it's use in a variety of formats including re-purposing across AKC Facebook and other AKC social media channels, including WOOFipedia powered by AKC: www.WOOFipedia.com.
Started by a small group of family and friends of the mentally ill determined to increase the pace of research to find the causes, better treatments and cures for mental illnesses, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation was originally incorporated in 1981 as the American Schizophrenia Foundation. In 1985, the organization became the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD). In 2011, the organization re-branded itself, becoming the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, awarding NARSAD Grants to fund research in every major area of brain and behavior research for all mental illness. Since awarding the first NARSAD Grant in 1987, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded more than $360 million to fund more than 5,000 grants to more than 4,000 scientists around the world.
It began with a promise from a father to his dying son. In 1973, a high school student named T.J. Martell was battling leukemia. He asked his father, music industry executive Tony Martell, to raise a million dollars for cancer research so that “no one else will have to experience what I am going through.” Although he had no fundraising experience, Tony agreed. Two years later, T.J. died at the age of nineteen, and as Tony explains today, “that put my promise in cement.” Soon after, Tony was joined by many of his musician friends like Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington to hold a fundraiser at Buddy Rich’s nightclub in New York. They raised $50,000 and the T.J. Martell Foundation was born. Over the years, hundreds of volunteers have worked passionately to help provide more than $270 million for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. We are proud of our long history and our reputation for innovation in fundraising and the research we support.
The Fashion Footwear Association New York is a member based not-for-profit organization servicing the fashion footwear industry. The New York Shoe Show is held four times a year in NYC. #ffanyshoeshow
American Friends of the Jordan River Village seeks to raise funds and spread awareness of the life-changing experiences available for all children in Israel with seriously ill and chronic ailments.
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The Internship and Training Program, started in 1925, gives American and Scandinavian college students, recent graduates, and young professionals the opportunity to get an insight into the cultures and peoples of Scandinavia and the U.S. by undertaking an internship or traineeship. THE ASF provides J-1 visa sponsorship for Scandinavians coming to the United States as interns and trainees to participate in cultural and work exchange programs.
Established in 1911 by Danish-American industrialist Niels Poulson and a group of other forward-thinking leaders from business and education, the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) was the first international non-governmental society to have as its sole purpose the development of goodwill through educational and cultural exchange. It was designed to meet the needs of its time through fellowships, scholarly exchange, exhibitions, and publications. These programs have grown over the years, and along with the cultural programs at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, have provided a comprehensive platform for ongoing international exchange between the United States and the Nordic countries. This international work is at the heart of the Foundation’s mission. Each year, ASF awards over $800,000 in fellowships and grants to individual students, scholars, professionals, and artists for study and research in the United States and abroad. To date, some 30,000 Americans and Scandinavians have participated in these and other ASF programs of study, research, or practical training. In October 2000, ASF opened Scandinavia House as a showplace for Nordic culture and life. Since its founding, it has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors, who have come to enjoy exhibitions, performances, lectures, and more. Scandinavia House was financed by the generosity of more than 300 donors from the U.S. and abroad, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as the Nordic governments and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America, the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States, offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities. Designed by the internationally renowned Polshek Partnership Architects (now Ennead Architects) and inaugurated in October 2000, Scandinavia House is the headquarters of the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) and the site of ASF’s cultural and educational programming.