Nonprofit Roundup: December 2014

Not every accountant can claim that they love their job, but in our case it's true! We love our nonprofit clients and feel lucky to end every day knowing that in some small way we've helped an organization create change in the world.

The holiday season is in full swing, and our clients are keeping busy this month. Click on the links to learn more about each nonprofit organization and their respective missions.

Nonprofit news and events December 2014

Colorado

Registration is open for EmBOLDen AlliancesIntroduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Toolbox course. This course is open to any NGO and takes place on Januray 15th in Denver, CO.

Optometry Giving Sight is offering 3 new ways for donors and supporters to get involved, including:

  • Mentoring In Eye Health Program - a pilot program with Brien Holden Vision Institute consisting of short-term visits to Africa to assist recent optometry graduates in 2015-2016

  • VOSH Corps - extended teaching assignments in optometry schools around the world

  • Sight Safari Expedition - an exclusive opportunity from Cielo Pictures to visit an Optometry Giving Sight funded program in Tanzania

Michigan

North Star Reach has joined Instagram! Follow North Star Reach for pictures of what’s new and under construction at their summer camp for children with medical issues.

Each year at Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, volunteers "give the hard-working staff at Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels the chance to celebrate Christmas with their families by handling the deliveries on Christmas Day!" Contact Danielle at danielles@jfsannarbor.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Performance Network Theatre is looking for help to cover their “Monthly Nut” - operating costs necessary to keep the theatre going. You can donate to their IndieGogo campaign until January 9th.