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Free Wheelchair Mission Partners with Convaid to Provide Mobility in Vietnam
Free Wheelchair Mission partners with local Southern California business to provide mobility. - December 12, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Just in Queso Foundation to Raise Money for Kids Beating Cancer
Tijuana Flats and its charity, the Just in Queso Foundation, are kick-starting this holiday season by giving back to a deserving cause, for the 18th year in a row. All proceeds from the sale of the “Smack My Ass & Call Me Santa!” holiday hot sauce will be donated to Kids Beating Cancer. The hot sauce is available for purchase at all of the restaurant chain’s locations and online at TijuanaFlats.com. - December 12, 2013 - Kids Beating Cancer
Atlanta Wildlife Removal Company Launches New Website for the Atlanta Area
New web resource for wildlife & pest removal education and awareness in Georgia. - December 12, 2013 - Attic Attack Wildlife Services
DonateStuff.com Participates at the Michigan Recycling Coalition Event: “Textile Recovery: The Flow of Textiles in Michigan”
Michigan Recycling Coalition host a fall event focused on clothing recovery and recycling. 85% of clothing ends up in the landfills but organizations like Purple Heart, DonateStuff.com and Goodwill offer ways for people to keep their textiles from the landfills. - December 11, 2013 - DonateStuff.com
Lake Ridge Rotarians Ring in the Holidays with The Salvation Army
On Saturday night at the Wal-Mart located near Potomac Mills, as people hurried in to do their holiday shopping, many stopped by afterwards to put a few dollars, or even their pocket change into the famous Salvation Army Red Kettle. Ringing the bells to encourage the donations were volunteers from... - December 11, 2013 - Lake Ridge Rotary
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards at www.flexyawards.com. - December 11, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Fight Childhood Obesity and Grow a Healthy Community
Recently, Gardens of the Fox Cities received a match grant that will match dollar for dollar up to $50,000. Funds received from this match campaign will help expand programming for the 2014 season allowing Gardens of the Fox Cities to reconnect more children and families to the basics of gardening. - December 11, 2013 - Gardens of the Fox Cities
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Charlotte Animal Care & Control Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports The Animal Care & Control Division of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. - December 11, 2013 - NCVMA
Denver Seminary Receives Lilly Endowment Grant
Denver Seminary Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Improve the Economic Well-Being of Future Ministers Denver Seminary has received a $250,000 grant as part of Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Theological School Initiative to Address Economic Issues Facing Future Ministers. It is one... - December 11, 2013 - Denver Seminary
Military Charity Celebrates Historic Milestone
Operation Gratitude sent its One Millionth Care Package on December 7, making it the the first military support organization to accomplish such a feat. - December 11, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
John Di Lemme to Host Closing & Marketing Host Boot Camp in West Palm Beach, Florida
Strategic Business Coach and Small Business Expert, John Di Lemme, will host the 3 Hour Closing and Marketing Boot Camp on December 19, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida. - December 11, 2013 - Di Lemme Development Group, Inc.
Joseph J. Levinson Appointed Executive Director of Food Four Life
Joseph J. Levinson has been appointed Executive Director of Food 4 Life (FFL), effective January 1, 2014. The FFL Board of Directors selected Levinson after a thorough international search. Levinson will be permanently based in the organization’s headquarters in Libreville,... - December 11, 2013 - Food Four Life
Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals
The Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals is Asking for Help This Holiday Season Teaming Up with Wisconsin Humane Society, HAWS in Waukesha, MADACC and Elmbrook Humane Society to Encourage Holiday Kindness for Homeless Animals - December 10, 2013 - Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals
"What’s Great About You! For All Children In The World" Book Just Released
Based on the International Program Transforming Children’s Lives - December 10, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Hosts Official University of Michigan Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Tour and Tailgate
The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, representing one of the largest alumni bodies in the world, announces the University of Michigan’s Official Bowl Tour and Tailgate, taking place Dec. 26 through Dec. 29. “Our tour provides insider access and experiences that fans... - December 10, 2013 - Alumni Association of the University of Michigan
2013 Road to Recovery Conference Begins Today in Orlando
Annual event hosted by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is transformative experience for more than 100 wounded veterans and their families. - December 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The We women foundation Launches Its 2013 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma
The We women foundation, Thailand, launches its 2013 awareness and fundraising campaign profiling the Emerging Women of Burma. The campaign runs until 17th January 2014 and aims to raise $10,000 to help fund upcoming projects in Burma and enable the foundation to continue supporting the women of... - December 09, 2013 - We women foundation
Elvis the Penguin Rockin’ Sales Records; Children’s Book Debuts to Record Sales
Elvis the Penguin rock n' rolled its way to the top 1% of book sales in its first month of sales. The children's storybook is a fun and fast-paced adventure about a baby penguin named Elvis on a quest to become famous like his namesake, Elvis Presley. Wholesome and entertaining, the story also carries an anti-bullying message and many other character building messages. - December 09, 2013 - Casanova Media Group
Silicon Valley Parents Develop GigatonGifts Website to Fight Open-Fire Cooking and Deforestation - Smoke from Fires Kills Over 2 Million Annually
GigatonGifts was launched in December by a group of Silicon Valley parents concerned about deforestation and open-fire cooking in poor countries. Volunteer parents developed the GigatonGifts website (www.GigatonGifts.org), where people can purchase trees and solar stoves in Africa and Haiti as gifts. Worldwide, almost 3 billion people cook over wood fires. The soot from these fires causes respiratory ailments that kill 2 to 4 million people a year, most of them women and children. - December 09, 2013 - The Carbon Zero Institute
IEEE ComSoc Training Offers Intensive Wireless Communications Course in Combined Package with IEEE Spring 2014 WCET Exam
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the leading professional organization dedicated to the advance of communications technologies worldwide, is currently offering a combination package providing seats to its Intensive Wireless Communications Course and the Spring 2014 IEEE Wireless... - December 09, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Free2luv and Antonio Salon Team Up to Celebrate Individuality and Stand Up to Bullying
Style and Cut for a Cause - Stand up to Bullying with Award-winning Nonprofit Free2luv and Celebrate you December 30th at Antonio Salon in Seattle, WA. - December 09, 2013 - Free2Luv
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Holds Seminar on UV Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) at Imperial College of London
The International Ultraviolet Association is holding a seminar on the use of UV Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) at the Imperial College of London, on December 16, 2013. Learn more about AOPs and UV water disinfection. - December 09, 2013 - International Ultraviolet Association
South Jersey Family Hit Hard by Tourette Syndrome Throws Support Behind NJ Walks for TS Program
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders’ annual awareness and fundraising campaign November 23 in Mendham drew a big crowd and raised significant money to support educating students and teachers at schools in every corner of the state about TS, anti-bullying initiatives and self-advocacy. - December 08, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Give a Holiday Gift Card This Christmas with DAE
Worldwide vacation exchange provider, DAE, has the perfect gift idea for Christmas. DAE are offering UK and Europe members the chance to purchase a discounted holiday week for family and friends to enjoy this festive season. Oliver Green, DAE’s Managing Director of UK and Europe, said DAE... - December 08, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Volocopter Start-Up Raises €1.2M, Breaks European Crowdfunding Record
E-volo’s Volocopter – supported by Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative - is safer, simpler, and cleaner than normal helicopters. Instead of one combustion engine, eighteen electrically driven rotors propel it. - December 08, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Delaware Named Top Captive Domicile and Steve Kinion Recognized by Captive Review
Captive Review magazine names Delaware as the 2013 U.S. onshore captive domicile of the year. - December 07, 2013 - Delaware Captive Insurance Association
Bobby Kimball Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bobby Kimball of Encino, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Bobby Kimball Bobby Kimball began playing the piano at age 4 and performed in his first band at... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jesse Liscomb, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jesse Liscomb, MD, of Lemoore, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Jesse Liscomb, MD Dr. Liscomb has 30 years experience in the healthcare field. He is a... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Say Hello to The Living Desert's Beautiful New Leopard
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert welcomes a new leopard to their 400+ wildlife population. - December 07, 2013 - The Living Desert
Walmart Foundation Funds Hot Meals for Homebound Seniors in Our Community
The Walmart Foundation and the Delaware State Giving Advisory Council have awarded Meals On Wheels Delaware a $30,000 grant to fund meal delivery programs throughout the state for the growing elderly population. - December 07, 2013 - Meals On Wheels Delaware
“Plane Talk” – an Aviation Talk Show by IMC Club is Now Available on iNetRadio
“Plane Talk” - an online aviation talk show by IMC Club International, is now available to listen to on iNetRadio. - December 07, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Stephen Katsinas Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Publication
Stephen Katsinas, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Stephen Katsinas Stephen Katsinas is the Director of the Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama. - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Col. George Satterthwaite II Has Been Recognized as Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Publication
George Satterthwaite II has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of National Defense. About George Satterthwaite II Col. George Satterthwaite II has served the U.S. Army in major... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
SPI Study Abroad Announces New Global Leadership Component to Its Foreign Language Immersion Programs
Top provider of high school language immersion programs adds new global leadership-based curriculum to increase global and cultural awareness among students. - December 07, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Artlightenment 2013 Art and Film Festival Awards Announced
Artlightenment 2013, the art show and film festival which showcased over 70 visual artists, painters, sculptors and filmmakers officially hit its stride this year as the five-year-old festival enjoyed record attendance. - December 07, 2013 - Artlightenment
International Toy Museum Hires Executive Director
The International Toy Museum is launching, announces appointment of Executive Director. Intention is to create world-class museum of children’s playthings. Bay area institution will focus on toys through the ages, for boys and girls. - December 06, 2013 - International Toy Museum
SAPA 20th Anniversary Celebrations in Conjunction with the Presidents Forum and Health Care industry Forum in Beijing, China
The Sino‐American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) celebrated its 20th anniversary, in conjunction with the 4th SAPA Presidents’ Forum on October 20 and the 17th Healthcare Industry Forum on October 21-23, 2013 in Beijing, China. The theme of the event was... - December 06, 2013 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Gene Haas Foundation to Help Santa to the Sea Award Scholarships
Santa to the Sea Scholarship Fund will benefit Oxnard College students entering Fall 2014. - December 06, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
"What’s Great About You! For All Children in the World" Book Just Released
Based on the International Program Transforming Children’s Lives - December 06, 2013 - I'm A Great Child Worldwide
First Students Graduate from European Climate-Change Innovation Master’s Programme
The first group of graduates from a new pan-European climate-change innovation master’s programme are being awarded their degrees this year. The programme provides a new generation of students with the skills to bring climate innovations to market. - December 06, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Texas TEA Party Leader Endorses Konni Burton for Texas Senate
In a surprise announcement today, TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, announced his personal endorsement of Konni Burton for Texas Senate District 10 in Tarrant County. Kinzie is known as someone who rarely gives his personal endorsement, reserving it for those candidates who have exhibited... - December 05, 2013 - TEAParty911.com
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
“Net Geek Solutions” Enlists L7 Creative’s Marketing and Branding Services to Break Into the San Diego Managed IT Services Market
L7 Creative creates new brand and assets for Net Geek Solutions, San Diego's most innovative managed IT service provider. - December 05, 2013 - L7 Creative
National Autism Leader Peter Bell Named President & CEO Of Eden Autism Services
Peter H. Bell, one of the country’s most respected autism advocates and nonprofit executives, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Eden Autism Services, a leading autism service provider since 1975. The appointment is effective February 1, 2014 when current President and... - December 05, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Web Show Plays "Santa" This Holiday Season to Families Affected by Autism
Now through Dec. 20, Autism Live will give away gift certificates, toys, and educational products through its “Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza” contest for families with children diagnosed with autism. - December 05, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
DAE Has Eye on Dubai for Vacation Exchange
Last week’s announcement naming Dubai as the host city for the World Expo 2020 has been welcomed by global vacation exchange provider, DAE, which has the hot-spot city in its sights as the next big exchange destination. DAE CEO Francis Taylor said Dubai was a great tourist destination,... - December 05, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Fund-Raising Walkathon in Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru
"Walk With Friends 2014" Walkathon will be held in Bukit Indah on 1 March 2014. - December 05, 2013 - Walk With Friends 2014
Building the Arab Sustainable Energy Caliber: Five Interns at a Time
RCREEE starts another round of its regional internship program. - December 05, 2013 - RCEEE
On a Mission to Dramatically Impact Giving in America, GiveBack360 Launches Indiegogo Funding Campaign on #GivingTuesday
GiveBack360 Inc. has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on #GivingTuesday, December 3rd to implement new technology that it believes will revolutionize everyone’s ability to give back with greater impact to causes they care about most. Brian Pado, GiveBack360’s Founder and CEO... - December 05, 2013 - GiveBack360 Inc
Artists, Scientists, Designers and Thinkers Unite to Save Arizona's Historic Rex Ranch
Partners Announce Plans to Re-Imagine Property as Cultural Arts Center, Minimum of $734,480 Needed by December 16, 2013. Working Plans Can be Found at www.rexranch.org - December 05, 2013 - Save Rex Ranch