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Dine Out and Give Back to Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana Wednesday at Gracie's Chinese Cuisine

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:56:21 +0000

Youth Resources (YR) of Southwestern Indiana is great non-profit based here in Evansville whose mission has been to empower young people to take ownership of challenges they see in the community, devise action plans to address those issues, and implement service projects to improve life in the local community through their leadership. It's a mission they've been able to carry out for over 25 years thanks to fundraising efforts like the "Give Back" event coming up on Wednesday, March 20th.

Mardi Bras 2013 Friday Night at Aztar and Kat Mykals Will Be There in a Bra!

Kat Mykals — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:52:46 +0000

Mardi Bras 2013! A great event to raise funds for the AIDS Resource Group, and I will be wearing a custom made bra for this event! I will be wearing a custom bra created for me – with a radio theme – by the lovely Nikki Davis. What you see in the photo above [...]

Dine Out and Give Back to Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana Tonight at Gracie's Chinese Cuisine

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:32 +0000

Buffalo Wild Wings Giving Back to Family of Local Firefighter Killed by Drunk Driver

Kat Mykals — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:30:54 +0000

Febuary 15th, 16th, & 17th Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% of your bill to The Henderson Firefighter’s Charitable Fund in honor of the late Lt. Jonathan Coomes. Last year on Valentines Day, Lt. Jonathan Coomes was killed by a drunk driver leaving behind a wife and 3 small children. Jonathan was part of a [...]

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus + More Are 2012′s Most Charitable Celebs

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:40:30 +0000

Celebs, by virtue of their gigs, have tons of fame and fortune, but many of them never forget to show their support of the less fortunate. DoSomething.Org has named its Top 20 list of Celebs Gone Good for 2012, with Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus topping the list of the most charitable celebs. Fellow pop stars like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Pink and more were also recognized.

Dine Out and Give Back to Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana November 21st

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:27:26 +0000

Youth Resources (YR) of Southwestern Indiana is great non-profit based here in Evansville whose mission has been to empower young people to take ownership of challenges they see in the community, devise action plans to address those issues, and implement service projects to improve life in the local community through their leadership. It's a mission they've been able to carry out for 25 years thanks to fundraising efforts like the "Give Back" event coming up on Wednesday, November 21st.

Jagoe Homes Teams with Homes for Hope to Help End Worldwide Poverty [VIDEO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:24:27 +0000

The partnership allows homes built in the tri-state to help bring a family out of poverty on the other side of the planet. Homes for Hope was formed in 1998 by Jeff Rutt, a homebuilder and founder of the charity organization, HOPE International. The goal was to invite fellow builders ”to empower entrepreneurs in developing countries [...]

Be Alert For Hurricane Sandy Relief Scams

Ryan O'Bryan — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:28:21 +0000

As the east coast continues to try and put itself back together after Hurricane Sandy, several trustworthy non-profit organizations are pitching in to help out, relying on public donations to help those in need get back on their feet as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there are those who are looking to prey on people's sympathies toward the storm victims and make a quick buck.

No Doubt Donates Items for Online Charity Auction

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:19:23 +0000

The SoCal rockers are joining Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and other notable sports figures in an effort to raise money for HealEB, an organization committed to finding a a cure for the rare skin disorder, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). EB is a genetic disorder that causes severe blistering of the skin after even the lightest amount of [...]

USI Dance Marathon to Benefit Riley Childrens Hospital November 10th

Ryan O'Bryan — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:15:40 +0000

Dance like nobody’s watching and help save lives at Riley Children’s Hospital at the same time! The annual University of Southern Indiana Dance Marathon is set for November 10th from Noon-8pm inside the USI Rec Center and will offer students and the general public at day of dancing, fun, and education on the life-saving, publicly-funded [...]

Easter Seals Hosting Online 'Golfing Fore Kids' Auction

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:16:49 +0000

Even if you won’t be teeing it up at the annual Golfing Fore Kids event at Quail Crossing Golf Club just outside of Boonville, you can still help raise money for Easter Seals by bidding on several great items online! The annual scramble is one I look forward to each year. Not because I love [...]

SMILE Buddy Walk Is October 6th

Eric Cornish — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:00:25 +0000

The 2012 SMILE on Down Syndrome Buddy Walk is back this year for the 11th time on October 6th at Vanderburgh 4H Fairgrounds. You can celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and help raise much needed funds, while having a great time! The Buddy Walk will include a 1-mile walk through the grounds of the [...]

Former Colts Coach Tony Dungy to Speak at Benefit for Youth Resources

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:20:28 +0000

As part of their 25th anniversary celebration, Youth Resources of Southwest Indiana is bringing in the man that helped lead the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory in 2006 to share his thoughts on the importance of empowering our youth. Dungy, a vocal supporter of youth leadership and community service, will be the featured [...]

Last Week's Lock-Up Raises Thousands of Dollars for MDA

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:11:47 +0000

Doing hard time turns into easy money for MDA. Last Wednesday, I was placed “under arrest” by the MDA as part of their annual Lock-Up. It was rough. I sat upstairs at Ri Ra, ate free hot wings, fries, and chicken tenders, while enjoying unlimited soft drinks and water. It certainly set me straight. [...]

Ryan O'Bryan is Going To Jail – Help Bail Me Out

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:01:44 +0000

Anybody have soap-on-a-rope I can borrow? Alright, full disclosure. If you didn’t figure it out from the picture to the left, I’m not going to actual jail. I’m proud to say I have a clean record outside of a few speeding tickets. The jail I’m going to on Wednesday will be set up inside [...]

ATS Workshop Teaches Employers Ways To Accommodate All Abilities

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:38:17 +0000

Assistive Technology Soloutions is a division of Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, and they are holding a workshop called Cost Effective Job Accommodations for All Abilities on Thursday, August 2nd, and all proceeds benefit Easter Seals. Today’s companies struggle with practical low cost office accommodations for their workforce. With a variety of abilities in an office, [...]

Vote to Help Wish Upon a Star of Southwestern Indiana Win a New Mobility Van

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:57:40 +0000

Wish Upon a Star of Southwestern Indiana needs your vote to win a brand new Sienna Mobility Minivan from Toyota during their “100 Cars for Good” program. Every day since May 14th, Toyota has pitted five non-profit organizations against each other for the chance at a new vehicle. Each day’s winner is whichever group gets [...]

Dine Out and Give Back to Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana July 18th

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:15:29 +0000

Youth Resources (YR) of Southwestern Indiana is great non-profit based here in Evansville whose mission has been to empower young people to take ownership of challenges they see in the community, devise action plans to address those issues, and implement service projects to improve life in the local community through their leadership. It's a mission they've carried out for 25 years. It's a mission they've been able to carry out for 25 years thanks to fundraising efforts like the "Give Back" event coming up on Wednesday, July 18th.

Vote to Help Easter Seals Win a New Toyota Mobility Van

Ryan O'Bryan — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Easter Seals of Southwestern Indiana needs your vote to win a brand new Sienna Mobility Minivan from Toyota during their "100 Cars for Good" program.

Weekly Reboot – The Cake Boss Cometh, Big Boy Makes a Mess, Women Playing Football + More

Ryan O'Bryan — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:00:40 +0000

Get details on Buddy Valastro's "Bakin' with the Boss Tour" coming to the Victory Theater, find out why we can't take Big Boy anywhere, and how a group of tough women will suit up to answer the age old question of who's better between Blondes and Brunettes all while raising money for good cause in this week's reboot.