On February 18, 2012, the Big Kidz Foundation celebrated Black History Month with a breakfast Reception at the Atlanta’s historic APEX Museum.  The Big Kidz Foundation was successful in their goal to bring consciousness to the community about Black history, self-pride and culturally diversity.  Guest received a private tour of the Full Article

On A Mission, Inc. & Edison International Present: “Boys To Men” an Eight Week Life Skills & Mentoring Program for Male Youth Ages 12-17, kicking off on February 22, 2012. The program will be held at the On A Mission, Inc. center located at  3031 W. Vernon Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90008. This program is designed for Full Article

Founded in 2003, the Enchanted Closet is a volunteer-run, private non-profit service organization whose mission is to physically, mentally, and emotionally outfit Metro Atlanta high school girls from low-income families through programs that prepare them for social and professional milestones. The Enchanted Closet began as a community service Full Article

Overview Reading is essential to a child’s learning process. That’s why Target awards grants to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations to support programs such as after-school reading events and weekend book clubs. Together, we’re fostering a love of reading and encouraging children to read with their families. Guidelines Early Full Article

Nadaysia McWhite Case Type: Endangered DOB: Jan 01, 1996 Missing Date: February 19, 2012 Age Now: 16 Missing City: Queens Village Missing State: NY Case Number: x Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Medium Height: 5-2 Weight: 110 Hair Color: Black Hair Length: Medium Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: No Location Last Seen: Nadaysia Full Article

Writer, dancer, African-American activist. Born Marguerite Johnson on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Angelou spent her difficult formative years moving back and forth between her mother’s and grandmother’s. At age eight, she was raped by her mother’s boyfriend, who was subsequently killed by her uncles. The event caused Full Article

MobileCause the leading mobile giving provider and Network for Good, co-hosts of Innogive announced today that PayPal will be providing 150 full scholarships for nonprofits to attend the upcoming 2012 Innogive Conference. Attendees will learn about mobile and innovative giving ideas to help nonprofits reduce the mobile learning curve and increase Full Article

Tamira Dunn is the CEO of Dream Girls Mentoring Program and this week’s BCG Change-Maker. Dream Girls was founded the summer after Tamira graduated from Morgan State University in August, 2008. At the age of 21 she realized there was a need for a mentoring program that provided direct services to pregnant and parenting teen Full Article

Heavenly Hope Incorporated is a non-profit corporation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in April 2008 by Ajulena Barnes, Heavenly Hope is run by a seven-member Board of Directors. Their mission is to help low income families become and remain self-sufficient. Currently, Heavenly Hope is focusing on establishing its Affordable Housing &; Full Article

Justina Celeste England Case Type: DOB: Nov 11, 1995 Missing Date: Feb 06, 2012 Age Now: 16 Missing City: Brooklyn Missing State: NY Case Number: Not available Gender: Female Race: Black Complexion: Light Height: 5-10 Weight: 161 Hair Color: Brown Hair Length: Shoulder Length Eye Color: Brown Wear Glasses or Contacts: Yes Location Last Seen: Full Article