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Operation: Coming Home Breaks Ground on Seventh Hero Home
Volunteer Project Begins Work on Home for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Oliver “Ollie” Hughes in Fuquay-Varina. - December 19, 2013 - Operation Coming Home
Livecharity Creates Innovative Business Model and Prepares for Software Launch
New advertising model created to help raise additional funds for non-profit organizations: Next Internet Revolution Coming January 6th. - December 19, 2013 - Livecharity Corporation
Danforth Plant Science Center Elects New Chairman and Expands Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center elected John F. McDonnell to succeed William H. Danforth, M.D., as chairman, and added three St. Louis leaders as new trustees. Danforth received the designation of founding chairman. McDonnell has served as a Danforth Plant Science... - December 19, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
2013 Year in Review – Inspiring a Movement for Human Rights in Tennessee
In 2013, human rights organizations joined together to inspire and educate about human rights in Tennessee. - December 19, 2013 - United for Human Rights
New Carbon Trading Approach to Challenge Deforestation
Direct Measurements, not estimation, are used to quantify carbon sequestration of forest carbon benefiting landowners, local economies and ecosystems. The approach is applicable to forests anywhere on the carbon that are essential for a reversal of deforestation practices. - December 18, 2013 - Planetary Emissions Management Inc.
CFCA Announces New President/CEO
CFCA is a movement of dedicated people who are tackling poverty in new and innovative ways. Founded in 1981, CFCA today is the largest nonprofit in Kansas. - December 18, 2013 - Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
2013 Proves Successful Year for Bioscience in Colorado
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) highlights Colorado’s key financings and acquisitions in the industry during 2013. The Association plays a key role in promoting Colorado as a dynamic region for bioscience innovation and investment. - December 18, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
I’m Not a Monster Spearheads Nationwide Donation Drive to Benefit Homeless Pets
A Group of Rescued Dogs Paying It Forward, Collecting Toys, Blankets & Treats for Animals in 50 Shelters and Rescue Groups across the Country. - December 18, 2013 - I'm Not a Monster
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Fortune 500 Companies Ernst & Young LLP, Johnson & Johnson and Con Edison with 2013 Partnership Awards
Top Corporations and Minority Businesses Saluted at 40th Anniversary Partnership Awards Gala in New York City - December 18, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The Certification Commission, LLC Promotes Julia Baldini to Marketing Director
Provider of Specialty Medical Assistant Certification Enhances Its Marketing Efforts to Continue Developing the Careers of Industry Professionals - December 18, 2013 - Specialty Certified Medical Assistants
Enable America 2013 Accomplishments Set the Stage for Greater Success in 2014
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is wrapping up another successful year. New partners and greater achievement set the stage for even more accomplishment in 2014. “2013 saw the... - December 18, 2013 - Enable America
ArsenicSAFE.org, a New Tool in Your Food Safety Certification Arsenal
ArsenicSAFE.org Launches Its New Informational Website and the Only Independent Food and Beverage Certification Program for Arsenic. - December 18, 2013 - ArsenicSAFE.org
Danforth Center Receives $1 Million Grant from the National Science Foundation
Funds to support advanced research and education programs aimed at gaining a greater understanding of how plants develop. - December 18, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
TPC Stonebrae Recognized for Environmental Excellence
TPC Stonebrae has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2010,... - December 18, 2013 - Audubon International
Elizabeth Espin Stern with Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC's Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Impact on Your Bottom Line Live Webcast
Elizabeth Espin Stern, Managing Partner of the Washington, DC Office and co-head of Global Immigration & Mobility Practice, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Impact on Your Bottom Line Live Webcast - December 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Xclaimed Ministries 5th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away free toys, clothes, food, home decor items and a message of Hope. - December 17, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Mitra Arshi Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mitra Arshi of San Dimas, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the consulting field. About Mitra Arshi Dr. Arshi has over 17 years experience in the consulting field. She has prolonged... - December 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tianniu Chen, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tianniu Chen, Ph.D. of Westford, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of materials research and chemical products development. About Tianniu Chen, Ph.D. Dr. Chen has over 11 years... - December 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gregory Gleason Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory Gleason of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the legal field. About Gregory Gleason Mr. Gleason has over 32 years of experience in the legal field. Most recently he... - December 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Institute of Solar Technology Launch Free E-Course on Solar Technology
"Institute of Solar Technology launch Free E-course on Solar Technology from 7th November, 2013 celebrated CV Raman's 125th birthday - The Power is in Your Hands for children. IST supports Solar Energy education through educational online content," said director of IST Mr. S. Roy. - December 17, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Robert J. Nelson, Partner and Chair of the False Claims Act Practice Group, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert J. Nelson, Partner and Chair of the False Claims Act Practice Group, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast... - December 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Wings of Light World Healing Ceremony
Honoring the Full Moon of December - The evening's keynote speaker will help you to become more aware of Angels and their energy. Learn how to connect with the Angels. Experience an Angelic healing meditation. - December 15, 2013 - Spiritual Unity Movement
Street Light Mission Distributes Food and Gifts to Families in Need
For most of us this Christmas season will create many wonderful memories… joyous times together with loved ones, delicious home cooked meals, and gifts of warmth and love. - December 15, 2013 - StreetLight Mission
NCVMA Presents $1,900 Animal Welfare Grant to the SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local SPCA Chapter. - December 15, 2013 - NCVMA
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay Presented by Rick J. Gallegos & Associates, Inc. Wins Dale Carnegie Training's® Top Honors of Millennium Club Award
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay Presented by Rick J. Gallegos & Associates, Inc. Wins Dale Carnegie Training's® Top Honors of Millennium Club Award - December 14, 2013 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
SPI Study Abroad Announces the 2014 Global Ambassador Program
Leading provider of high school language and cultural immersion programs introduces global leadership-based component. - December 14, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Innisfail Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Innisfail Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Save the Waste! Minneapolis Nonprofit PLACE is Developing the First Affordable, Multifamily Community in the US to be Powered Solely by Organic Solid Waste
PLACE's first Save the Waste! project will divert organic waste from landfills, and process it through neighborhood-scale anaerobic digestion into clean energy to power homes, businesses, and transit in a new community in St. Louis Park, MN. The high-quality fertilizer that results will be used to grow food for their residents and at nearby urban farms. - December 14, 2013 - PLACE
StreetLight Mission Will Host a Christmas Celebration for the Homeless and Those Adversely Affected by the Slow Economy
For most of us this Christmas season will create many wonderful memories… joyous times together with loved ones, delicious home cooked meals, and gifts of warmth and love. But, for many this year, the Christmas season will be a time of despair and loneliness. It is StreetLight Mission’s goal to give the gift of hope through a fun filled celebration of faith. - December 14, 2013 - StreetLight Mission
Bethpage State Park Blue and Yellow Golf Courses Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Bethpage State Park’s Blue and Yellow Golf Courses have retained their designations as "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf courses were originally designated as a... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Goodwill is the Post-Holiday Headquarters for Electronics Donations
Goodwill is the place to take those TVs, computers, and other similar electronic items that have been replaced this holiday season by newer items. Giving the items a second chance at Goodwill saves you money and helps a worthy local cause. - December 14, 2013 - Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
MASAE Honors NAFA Fleet Management Association for Charitable Efforts
On December 11, NAFA was recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives (MASAE) for the Association’s charitable work over the years. - December 14, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
FiXiT Launches Microfunding Project to Spay and Neuter 52 Animals Per Year
FiX of the Week Allows Sponsors to Pool Donations Together to Fund 52 Additional “Fixes” Per Year. - December 14, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation
More Than $1 Million Raised for Rock & Roll Academy at Las Vegas Concert
KISS, Alice Cooper and dozens of rock & roll legends team up for epic charity concert. - December 13, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Wendy Demas Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy Demas of Irvington, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Wendy Demas Ms. Demas is a Registered Nurse at White House Nursing Home in Orange, New Jersey. She... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ramsay Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ramsay of Maui and Manhattan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Fine Arts as Professional of the Year. About Ramsay Ramsay has over 41 years experience in the business of art from creating... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute Graduates 49 Women & Girls in Its 5th Leadership Class
The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) welcomed 49 women and girls into membership on Saturday, December 7, 2013 during its fifth graduation ceremony. The theme was “Women Rising: Prepared, Inspired and Ready to Lead” and the keynote address delivered by Motivational... - December 13, 2013 - ELI
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Re-Certification
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club was recently re-certified as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. The resort is the only property in Puerto Rico to be certified by Audubon International and one of only 20 properties in the world to achieve Gold Certification in the prestigious Audubon... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
MakerPlace Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Open House on December 14
The do-it-yourself workshop invites the public to celebrate the holidays at its facility with shopping, food and a Toys for Tots toy drive. - December 13, 2013 - MakerPlace
Windstar on Naples Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Windstar on Naples Bay has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
Kelly Petersen Named 2014 President of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Kelly Petersen president of NWP and Tami Hance vice president. Petersen has been an active member of NWP since she joined in 2008. She served the organization as treasurer from 2009 until 2012 where she oversaw member dues and grant accounts. Most... - December 13, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Just One Conversation Could Change the Course of Tourette Syndrome Research
Individuals and families with TS can participate in the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders' genetics sharing program by interviewing with Yale University TS expert Dr. Robert King on January 23-24 and February 7 at Rutgers University or February 8 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees. - December 13, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
The DocMiami International Film Festival will kick off a documentary film series, “DocNights at Willow,” in the spring at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased at the Willow Theater Box Office and online. - December 13, 2013 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
Research Unveils Clues About Protein Mechanism Critical to Plant Growth and Yield
Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant roles Heterotrimeric G proteins play in plant development and yield. Sona Pandey, Ph.D., principal investigator at the Danforth Plant Science Center and her collaborators... - December 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference 2014 Sponsorship Levels
Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference (MAFFC) Sponsorship Opportunities The Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference (MAFFC) is announcing its 2014 conference sponsorship levels. The 2014 conference will occur May 16-18 with the classroom sessions being offered at the Cobb County Safety Village and... - December 13, 2013 - MAFFC
European Start-Ups Dominate Global Clean-Tech Oscars
European start-ups have dominated this year’s Cleantech Open Gobal Ideas Competition in Silicon Valley last month. All three winning start-ups are supported by Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative. - December 13, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Dialogue with Industry Executives Explores Latest Global Communications Trends at IEEE GLOBECOM 2013
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013, the premier international event being held from December 9 – 13 in Atlanta, Georgia, was highlighted on Tuesday evening by the Dialogue with Industry Executives featuring the perspectives and visions of senior communications professionals representing leading Atlanta-based... - December 12, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Michael Shermer Joins Tarot Project
World renowned skeptic Michael Shermer joins the cast of Tarot: A Documentary Love Story, produced by Backbone Trail Arts. - December 12, 2013 - Backbone Trail Arts
Robert J. Wagner II Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert J. Wagner II of Orange, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aerospace. About Robert J. Wagner II Mr. Wagner has over 35 years experience in the aerospace field. He is the... - December 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide