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DC Based Muslim Charity Changes Perception of Muslims in the US - Partnering to Feed Hundreds of Needy Families in the Nations Capital
American Third Pillar Charities partnering with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and the House of Praise, ATPC will package “meal boxes” consisting of a full turkey with all the trimmings. The boxes will be delivered on Wednesday evening to preselected families across the District of Columbia. The Muslim organization is changing public opinion of Muslims in the US through community work/service. - November 21, 2012 - American Third Pillar Charities
Living with Cancer and Jesus
The foundation for Ms. Graff’s book was a blog she created chronicling her journey with stage 3, muscle invasive bladder cancer. Along with the struggles and fear that come from cancer, Ms. Graff found great hope and peace in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her story tells of how God turned her fear into stronger faith, panic into peace, and assurance of His presence in times of hopeless abandonment. - November 17, 2012 - Kathy Graff
"Given Our Chance" Movie Trailer Released from Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned For Life
The documentary trailer for "Given Our Chance" has been released. Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned for Life/Ruckel International are happy to announce their documentary trailer. - November 15, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
A Great Year is Coming Up to Reach Out to the Hispanic Market! Here is the Media Kit 2013 for El Puente Newspaper (Indiana-Michigan). Latinos in the Midwest!
Hispanics in the US have proven the influence they have on the shaping of this country after the November election. Reach out to the growing Hispanic Market in the US! 2013 Media Kit information for El Puente Newspaper (Indiana-Michigan) - Help support their efforts to bring a reliable source of information to our community. Free publication. - November 15, 2012 - El Puente Newspaper
Male Sexual Abuse Conference in New York City November 15-18 at John Jay College
The 13th International MaleSurvivor Conference will be held in New York City from November 15-18 at John Jay College. It is the only conference of its kind that brings together survivors, psychologists, social workers, academic researchers, members of the law enforcement community, and friends of the cause to share information regarding their efforts to help survivors of sexual abuse. Currently, it is believed that at least 1 in 6 males are sexually abused before the age of 16. - November 12, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Costa Rican Medical Care Free Seminar Details Business and Retirement Options in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care, a leading provider of medical and dental tourism plans in Costa Rica, is offering a seminar on healthcare, business expansion and retirement options in Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm CST. This is a free seminar featuring speakers both in the U.S. and in... - November 12, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Sharecare Names Sherri Snelling to Top 10 List for Influencers on Alzheimer's disease and Caregiving
Sharecare, the online site created by Dr. Oz, released its first Top 10 Influencers on Alzheimer's disease naming Sherri Snelling #4 on the list based on her blogs about dementia and caregiving. - November 07, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
Out Military Launches OutMilitaryNews.com
Out Military News: News for and About Out Military - November 06, 2012 - OutMilitary.com
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Help Bring Joy to Local Needy Children This Holiday Season, Partners with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Leader in self storage in Houston, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site. All four Amazing Spaces locations will challenge their communities to give new, unwrapped toys that will then be distributed by the Toys for Tots Program to local needy children. - November 06, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Green Card Lottery: Last Day to Register
This is the next to the last day available for potential applicants to apply for the Green Card Lottery, the Congressionally mandated diversity program that distributes 50,000 green cards to immigrants every year. As of noon, Eastern Standard Time, November 3, 2012, the Diversity Visa 2014 Lottery... - November 01, 2012 - USA Green Card Lottery
World Healing Day Founder's Newest Non-fiction Book and Novel Foretold the Franken-storm and Our National Health Crisis, and Provides Solutions
Bill Douglas's works have been called "visionary." As a global organizer (World Healing Day), novelist, and non-fiction author, he expounds an expansive vision of a green-energy economy that can end our recession; a new realpolitik based on compassion and human dignity, fueled by individuals all over the planet following their inner-calling; his recent release of the fourth edition of his non-fiction book on Tai Chi, explains how mind-body science can save our bloated healthcare system trillions - October 31, 2012 - Illumination Corporation Publishing
Animation Fans Applaud the Release of Ralph Bakshi’s Remastered Animated 1975 Classic "Coonskin" on DVD
A newly restored and remastered version of the 1975 controversial masterpiece becomes a hit DVD on Amazon. - October 29, 2012 - Xenon Pictures
Atlanta Indie Author Giving Away a Million Copies of Book, No More Crumbs in Campaign, to Prevent Domestic Violence
Atlanta native and Indie author, Samantha Gregory is giving away a million copies of her book, No More Crumbs, on Kindle for 5 days from October 27-31. The reason is because it’s the last week of October and almost the end of Domestic Violence awareness month. But just because the month is... - October 27, 2012 - Samantha Gregory
U.S. of Awesome Launches 2012 Vote Campaign: Don’t be a Monkey, Vote!
U.S. of Awesome has launched its “Don’t be a Monkey, Vote!” campaign to inspire voters to cast their vote in the upcoming election. To kick off the campaign, U.S. of Awesome has released a light-hearted video that gently ribs those who are not planning on using their right to vote this November - October 25, 2012 - U.S. of Awesome
An Unprecedented and Trenchant Cocktail in Social Networking
DebateAfriKa.com is a social network/news/fora/blog site. - October 24, 2012 - Debate Afrika dot com
Nova West Solar Announces to Offer Top Notch and Credible Solar Panel Installation
Seasoned solar power installation firm from Fresno has come up with high quality, reliable and affordable solar power installation services locally. - October 19, 2012 - Nova West Solar
Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Markham
Operation Kidsafe announces one of the first Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Toronto area starting on November 7, 2012. That location is in Markham, Ontario at Don Valley North Toyota Scion, 3300 Steeles Ave E. Markham ON L3R 1G9 (905) 475-0722. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - October 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Unity Releases Its 2nd Solo Track, "Será Que No Me Amas" in Tribute to Michael Jackson
“Será que no me amas” the 2nd solo release from the acclaimed and much anticipated musical project “UNITY: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson,” hits the iTunes market worldwide. Fans of Michael’s music will recall this Latin version of “Blame it on the... - October 17, 2012 - UNITY Latin Tribute
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Fitness Products Designed Perfectly for Active Baby Boomers Drives Stick-e Growth
Stick-e’s fitness products are bridging the gap between fitness props and therapeutic aids for this large demographic resulting in strong company growth. - October 11, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of the Girl
After a two-year campaign led by Plan Canada and thousands of Canadians, an international day to recognize girls’ rights is finally here. - October 11, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Find a Dream’s Michael Moorer Training Fighters for Upcoming Title Bouts
Former Champion Fighters Vying for NABA Lightweight and WBO Light Heavyweight Titles - October 10, 2012 - Find A Dream
MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story
1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Positive Promotions Stands Against Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a serious issue in today’s society, Positive Promotions presents a promotional product line to encourage today’s youth to treat others with respect. Knowledge is power. Positive Promotions is hopeful that the more students know about the intolerable act of bullying, the likelihood of it ending is greater. Their promotional products support bully prevention education and serve as a reminder to students to stand against bullying together. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions
1st AGM of Bukit Blossom Residents Association
The 1st AGM of Taman Bukit Blossom Residents Association was held successfully at SMK Bukit Mewah Lecture Hall. - October 08, 2012 - Taman Bukit Blossom Residents Association
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Diversity units widespread but weak in international companies
Study: Analysis of global firms in Europe shows small Diversity units, mostly in HR, usually run by women – limited outreach mainly through D&I councils. - October 06, 2012 - European Diversity
New York City’s Take Two Film Festival Emerges as a Major Venue for Undiscovered and Independent Filmmakers from Around the World
Three-day festival will bring 54 films from 14 countries to the historic Theatre 80 St. Marks in the East Village November 2-4. - October 05, 2012 - Take Two Film Festival
Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November
In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.
Ennovent to Promote the Millennium Alliance Awards
Ennovent partners with FICCI, the Technology Development Board, Government of India and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to promote the Millennium Alliance amongst various stakeholders. - September 28, 2012 - Ennovent Gmbh
Xclaimed Wraps Up the Summer with a Bang
Xclaimed Ministries wrapped up their 2012 summer outreach schedule on September 22. It is estimated that over 400 people attended the “Concert in the Park” of which nearly half were children. The purpose of the Xclaimed Ministries concerts is to reach out into the community and help... - September 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Green Card Lottery Registration Begins This Week
The Green Card Lottery’s registration period begins on October 2, 2012. Register as soon as you can! The Congressionally mandated Green Card Lottery program makes 50,000 visas available for diversity immigration. The goal is to bring immigrants into the United States from countries that... - September 27, 2012 - USA Green Card Lottery
Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Dhurata's Nine Lives - from Having Nothing to Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Accounting
Dhurata Skenderi, 42, recently graduated from Bramson ORT College with an Associate's degree in Accounting. This past June, a record of nearly 400 students earned two-year associate degrees in business management, computer information systems, electronics technology, medical assistance and office... - September 25, 2012 - ORT America
Prison Space "Wasted" on the Non-Violent, Claims Campaign
The non-profit organization for victims of violent crime, justice4victims.org, has launched a campaign to call for a “radical redefinition of the purpose of the prison system,” having published recent figures of violent crime and prison populations on its website. The website claims... - September 25, 2012 - Matt McAvoy
New Beginning Christian Center is Holding the Largest Community Outreach and Community Explosion in Columbus, OH Sept. 29th
New Beginning Ministries is hosting Columbus' largest Community Outreach Event. Fun, food & information. Information booths run from 11 am til 3 pm and the music starts at 6 pm Saturday September 29th. Rap, dancing and help for all. School supplies, voter registration, blood drive, MaryHaven, and Columbus Health department just to name a few. Resources for every individual in the central Ohio area. - September 24, 2012 - New Beginnings Christian Center
New Programme on Racism & Football Slams Interference in the Beautiful Game
New programme on football and racism sheds fresh light on demands that football should "clean up its act." - September 22, 2012 - WorldWrite
Virtual Speech Center Releases Articulation Speech Therapy App
Virtual Speech Center Inc., a leading provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Articulation Games, an iPad application for children to practice the articulation of English sounds, available for download from Apple’s iTunes app store. Articulation... - September 21, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Keystone Sunset Cruise a Success
On August 22, 2012, over 40 people enjoyed a sunset cruise to benefit Norwalk based Keystone House. Aboard the new 45 ft. Norwalk Seaport Association’s ferry, the guests enjoyed a narrated tour of the Norwalk Islands as well as learning more about Keystone, a Norwalk based not for profit,... - September 21, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Google Certifies Plaza Jewish Community Chapel as a Google for Nonprofits Organization
The only community owned Jewish Funeral Chapel in the greater New York metropolitan area begins benefiting from the "Google for Non Profit" program with a Google AdWords™ grant for up to $10,000 per month in Free advertising, and Free Live and On-demand Streaming of Funeral Services on YouTube™ - September 21, 2012 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
GlobeShift & BeThePeace Join Hands in Washington D.C. for the International Day of Peace on Sept 21st
GlobeShift (www.globeshift.com) – the creator of Global Om 108, and BeThePeace (www.bethepeace.com), an organization synchronizing groups from around the world in a global meditation for the International Day of Peace – are joining forces in Washington, D.C. to produce two in-person events on Friday, September 21st: (1) BeThePeace at Luminous Warrior @12noon; and (2) Global Om 108 at the Lincoln Memorial @6pm. - September 21, 2012 - GlobeShift, LLC
Homeless to Harvard Student Speaks at Stanbridge College Commencement
Homeless to Harvard student Dawn Loggins inspired graduates and guests at the Stanbridge College 2012 Commencement Exercises with her story of overcoming homelessness with her acceptance into Harvard University. - September 18, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Faith in God Missionaries Feeding the Children in a Small Town in Panama, No Running Water or Electricity. Contact Them if Able to Help.
Faith in God missionaries has distributed food and candy to poor children in a small town near Aton, no running water or electricity there, they have promised them to get help. - September 17, 2012 - Faith in God Missionaries
Global Om 108: A Call to Oms for Peace on 9/21/12 – the International Day of Peace
GlobeShift has a dream: to unify voices around the world in meditations and prayers for peace. “Global Om 108,” this special event is being called (#GO108). September 21, 2012. One hundred and eight Om chant gatherings in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, Virginia, West Virginia, India and around the world. Commemorating the International Day of Peace. - September 15, 2012 - GlobeShift, LLC
Wexford Online University Names Jennifer Gladysz-Brown Adjunct Professor of Language Arts as School Focuses on Outreach to More International Students
Jennifer Gladysz-Brown was recently named adjunct professor of language arts for Wexford University. The 100 percent university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students. - September 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Solus Lighting LTD Receives Acclaimed Certification
Solus Lighting LTD, an entertainment lighting company located in Cleveland, OH specializing in event lighting as well as consultation and project management, announces successful completion of WBE and WOSB certifications. - September 14, 2012 - Solus Lighting LTD
Dave Tourje — L.A. Aboriginal Film, Accepted Into Film Festivals Internationally
Short Film, "L.A. Aboriginal", the mini documentary by Dolce Films on the life and art of native L.A. artist Dave Tourje is being accepted into major film festivals worldwide. The film features some of his art-legend friends Chaz Bojorquez (godfather of Graffiti Art, MOCA, Vans, etc.),... - September 13, 2012 - Dave Tourje Studios
Godsey Martin Protects Over 100 Children In Need
According to the US Census Bureau, the state of Texas ranks second in number of fatalities caused by car accidents. In response to this unfortunate statistic, Godsey Martin and Ijustgothit.com - September 12, 2012 - Ijustgothit.com