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This Christmas - Why Not Buy Local & Unique?
Great Christmas gift for the gardener in your life. The Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA), a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is offering over 120 varieties of trees such as Honey Crisp Apple, Vietnamese Guava, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Arizona Sweet Orange. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
National & Local Experts Coming to Valley to Present on Permaculture Principles
2013 Permaculture Design Course: Drylands (PDC) is coming to Phoenix Valley in January of 2013. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Advanced Medical Missionary Training School Offers Tuition-Free Course
School Director waives tuition fee as his way of “giving back” during depressed economic times. Attend in person or view live Online in the U. S. and around the world. Using health principles, taught in God's Word, The Bible, learn the causes, prevention, and alternative natural remedies for various diseases such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, etc. - December 09, 2012 - The Living Way Ministry
National Effort Launched to Name Malala Yousafzai TIME’s Person of the Year
A network of U.S. women state legislators and a national nonprofit issue an official letter of endorsement to TIME’s editors and gain public support. - December 09, 2012 - Women's Action for New Directions (WAND)
Eden Students Participate in Soapfest’s Art-4-Autism
Weekend’s Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities - December 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Plant Trees 4 Life: A Great Gift for the Ones You Love and the Planet that Needs Our Love
Plant Trees 4 Life, a company based in Aspen, Colorado, has redefined the whole conceptual approach to gift giving this holiday season. - December 08, 2012 - Plant Trees 4 Life
IDEX Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
International development grantmaker IDEX is proud to receive a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit award from GreatNonprofits, a community review website for the not-for-profit sector. - December 08, 2012 - Thousand Currents
SPI Study Abroad Announces New Scholarships for 2013 Summer Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider offers new scholarships for summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - December 08, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad
The Whittier Rio Hondo Aids Project & P.E.A.R.L. Project Present a Special Free Screening of Straightlaced - How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up
The Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project and Pearl present a one night only screening of the gender questioning Straightlaced – How Gender’s Got us all Tied Up Thursday, December 20, 2012 at The Christopher Wahl Center located at 12401 Slauson Avenue, Unit G, Whittier, California 90603 at 6:30PM. - December 08, 2012 - Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project
Dunamis Youth Launch Their Second Annual "Live to Give" Christmas Event
Over the past 6 years Dunamis Pasadena Church’s youth desired to launch a holiday hot meal program. It was only last year that doors were opened up to make this possible. Directed by Henry and Marissa Mendez, youth directors of the organization, the program now launches its 2nd annual community hot meal event. - December 08, 2012 - Dunamis pasadena
Bashanda A. Peay, CPHT Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bashanda A. Peay, CPHT of Chesapeake, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government healthcare. About Bashanda A. Peay, CPHT Ms. Peay has over 6 years experience in the field of... - December 07, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
A. Paul Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
A. Paul Williams of Austin, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of electrical engineering consulting. About A. Paul Williams Mr. Williams has over 26 years experience in the electrical... - December 07, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
John F. Robyt, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John F. Robyt, Ph.D. of Ames, Iowa has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About John F. Robyt, PH.D. Dr. Robyt has over 52 years experience in the field of education. He is a... - December 07, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. George Hanna Donates 75K (Mobile Dental Clinics)
Dr. George Hanna organized a project with the Lebanese Dental Association to provide free basic dental care/awareness, exam and x-rays. - December 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
Former RNC Chairman Launches Open Forum Online for Free Political Discussions
Michael Steele, a former RNC Chairman has launched an open forum for free political discussions online called Steele Forum. The renowned political and election expert is known for revitalizing the Republican Party. - December 07, 2012 - The Steele Group
Colorado BioScience Association Awards the Industry’s Best of 2012
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its Annual Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Convention Center, Denver. The celebration showcases the significant achievements from the bioscience industry throughout the past year. - December 07, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Nazanin Ford Named 2013 President of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Nazanin Ford president, Kelly Petersen vice president, Melissa Attanasio treasurer and Julie Robinson secretary. Ford has been an active member of NWP since 2008. She has served the organization as the education and events chair which oversees the... - December 07, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
SCIP 28th Annual Strategic and Competitive Intelligence International Conference and Exhibition May 6-9, 2013 Preliminary Program Now Available
Join them at the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals’ 2013 conference May 6-9 in Orlando, Florida. The preliminary program has just been released – choose from over 60 sessions presented by strategic and competitive intelligence leaders at the world’s largest intelligence conference. - December 07, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Colored Rocks Foundation Introduces Its Curator of the Roc
The Georgia based Colored Rocks Foundation, which awards the Colored Rocks Prize to male students of color, has landed business and nonprofit guru, Vaughn Thomas to serve in the newly created position of Curator of the Rock. In this role, Thomas will develop major donors and community relations for the Colored Rocks Foundation. - December 07, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Wine Market Council Announces 2013 Consumer Research Conferences and Unveils a New Website
Wine Market Council, the non-profit association of grape growers, wine producers, importers, wholesalers, and other affiliated wine businesses, today announced the dates for the 8th Annual Wine Market Council Research Conferences and unveiled a new brand image including a new logo and revamped website. The council’s mission is to establish the widespread acceptance of wine as a rewarding part of American culture and to report on timely issues and emerging consumer trends in the industry. - December 07, 2012 - Wine Market Council
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces Integrated Biology Initiative
Multi-Organization Partnership Will Promote Innovative Toxicity Testing Research - December 07, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The ATAYAL Organization Officially Welcomes Dr. Ching-Hua Lu as a Member of Its Board of Directors
The ATAYAL Organization officially welcomed Dr. Ching-hua Lu to its board of directors on Wednesday. Dr. Lu is an Associate Professor with the Department of Tourism and Leisure Management at Tungfang Design University in Taiwan. The university is located in Kaohsiung near Tainan City. Her research... - December 07, 2012 - ATAYAL
Josette Ferrer, Managing Director, Clairent Advisors LLC to Speak at KC’s New FASB Fair Value Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2011-04) LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Josette Ferrer, Managing Director, Clairent Advisors LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “New FASB Fair Value Disclosure... - December 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Art for Progress Presents “What’s Your Religion”
“What’s Your Religion” delves into the broad perspective of what motivate/inspires people to approach life in a certain way. The artist’s perspective can be personal or just a general perspective on the topic. Is it religion or faith that leads the way? Is it money, power, fame or being of service to others? What’s Your Religion? - December 06, 2012 - AFP
Animal Advocates Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Animal Advocates announced today that it has been honored with the prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - December 06, 2012 - Animal Advocates
Dance and Jam to Help Mike Get a Van
Recovering Quadriplegic Throws Fundraising Dance to Purchase Wheelchair Van; Friends and Family Help Mike’s Vision Begin to Materialize - December 06, 2012 - Van4Mike
Creating Sustainable Energy from Microalgae
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Biomass Program, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal of Stevens Institute of Technology will be leading a team investigating microalgae as a biomass fuel source. The research team is developing a transformative technology that converts the renewable and abundant supply of algae into cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels. - December 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
World Hoop Day Celebration & Fundraiser
Hula Hooping. Families Get Fit on International Holiday for Peace on 12-09-12. World Hoop Day's 6th Celebration is Bigger Than Ever. Join the fun. Hula Hoop Artists in the San Francisco Bay Area are raising money to ensure that underprivileged children have food to nourish their bodies and hoops nourish their minds with creative play and exercise at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, Emeryville from 1—5pm on Sunday, December 9, 2012. - December 06, 2012 - Bubbles On Fire
ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco’s Márcia Treidler Celebrates 30 Years in Capoeira
ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco’s batizado is an opportunity for the public to witness the traditional aspects of capoeira, including the initiation of new students, as well view the diversity of skills from ACSF alumni of all levels, from experts to beginners. The ceremony includes visiting guest artists from Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Canada and other parts of the United States. - December 06, 2012 - ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco
Israel Gap Year Program BBYO Beyond in Ethiopia
Israel gap year program BBYO Beyond will take part in remaining Ethiopian Jewish immigrants’ transition from Ethiopia to Israel. - December 06, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
STEM Expo for Middle School Girls Connects Industry with 90 Students from 3 RI Schools
Tech Collective’s second annual STEM in the Middle workshop and career expo aims to increase STEM awareness, interest, and participation at a critical time in students’ education. - December 06, 2012 - Tech Collective
Hepatitis B Foundation Receives $125,000 Grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Nonprofit Selected by CDC for Leadership of Hep B United Philadelphia Campaign - December 06, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
"Love Your Neighbor" to Support the Heights Foundation
January 16 event benefits School Success programs for at-risk children in Harlem Heights. - December 06, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Dial an Exchange Continues with Free Timeshare Exchange Membership
Vacation exchange trendsetter provides membership option at no cost to timeshare owners. - December 06, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
From CIA to Motorola: How to Develop Intelligence That Leads to Smarter Strategic Decisions – SCIP DC Chapter December 6
Jan Herring, a former CIA officer and director of intelligence at Motorola, will show how to develop a competitive intelligence function that leads to improved competitiveness, better decision-making, and effective strategic planning. - December 06, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Local OB-GYN Practice Helps Study Potential New Treatment for HPV and Cervical Cancer
Clinical research study at Richmond-based women’s health practice, Virginia Women’s Center, examines the potential of a new vaccine to treat women who have been diagnosed with HPV and to prevent the further development of cervical cancer. - December 06, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
U.S. Small Business Administration and National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Form Strategic Alliance
New collaboration between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will involve joint training and outreach activities. - December 06, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Cliftons Sydney Sets New Industry Standard with Multi-Million Dollar Venue Relocation and Fit Out
Cliftons Sydney builds state-of-the-art training and event venue in premium CBD location; Cliftons invests $6 million dollars to fit out innovative new training and event venue; Cliftons 15 years’ venue design and building experience brings new standard in training venues to Sydney CBD. - December 06, 2012 - Cliftons
Eden Dreams Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years
Dreams of Dreams Remembered, will be a glittering celebration of 25 years of the magic of Eden Dreams, and the strength of the community of individuals and organizations that support Eden Autism Services through this unique event. William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy in the hit TV series MASH, will emcee the event. - December 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
RMHC Helps Children Reach Their Full Potential Through Scholarship Program
Through its scholarship program, RMHC strives to improve the lives of northern Nevada’s children by opening the door to higher education. In 2013, RMHC Northern Nevada will award 37 renewable scholarships to high school seniors who plan on attending college full-time. Students who aspire to attend college or technical school can apply online at www.rmhc-reno.org for a scholarship. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by December 20, 2012. - December 06, 2012 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada
Deaf Community Petitions President Obama
The ASL for America movement petitions President Obama to formally recognize American Sign Language (ASL) and to take strong steps that will ensure that ASL is protected, encouraged, and strengthened. - December 05, 2012 - ASL for America
Aaron Vandervelde, Principal, Health Analytics, Berkeley Research Group, LLC to Speak at KC’s The 340B Drug Pricing Program Explored: A 2013 Perspective LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Aaron Vandervelde, Principal, Health Analytics, Berkeley Research Group, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The 340B... - December 05, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Orange County Board of Supervisors Launches Countywide Recruitment for Children and Families Commission Members
Board Seeks Candidates with Expertise and Experience in Health, Education and Early Intervention - December 05, 2012 - Children and Families Commission of Orange County
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Annual Holiday Dinner for Real Estate Investors
On December 11, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its annual holiday dinner for real estate investors in Connecticut. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Robert W. Harvie Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Robert W. Harvie, of Winter Park, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year in Financial Security by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. About Robert W. Harvie Robert W. Harvie is a Portfolio... - December 05, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Peter McNamee II Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Peter McNamee II, of Cibito, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. About Peter McNamee II Peter McNamee is the Director of Security Service Federal Credit Union. Mr. - December 05, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Enable America Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments, Sets Sights for 2013
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is setting an agenda for greater achievement in 2013, to advance the accomplishments made during its anniversary celebration year in... - December 05, 2012 - Enable America
Drug-Free South Reaches Out
Two Tennesseans are responsible for more than 10,000 youth receiving information on the Truth About Drugs. - December 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Starlight Florida Launches Mobile Giving Campaign
Donors Simply Text the Word “SMILES” to 80000 to Contribute $10.00 to Starlight Florida. - December 05, 2012 - Starlight Children's Foundation Florida
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2012 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 38-year tradition with its announcement of full-length Nutcracker performances in the Hartford, CT area. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Concert Ballet