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Fitness Program Hosts Free "Family Fitness Day" Every Saturday in November
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is trying to solve the obesity epidemic by hosting a free “Family Fitness Day” every Saturday in November in San Antonio, TX. - November 03, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Tech Start-Up, Upperatus, Helps Heal the Bay One Shirt at a Time
Environmental non-profit, Heal the Bay, and Los Angeles graphic artist, Dan McCauley, team up with tech start-up, Upperatus, to fill the gap in charity apparel. Fashionable shirt styles for women and men - each item sold donates $11 to Heal the Bay. - November 02, 2012 - Upperatus
November Adoption Month: Children Speak Out About Their Experiences in the Child Welfare System
In honor of National Adoption Month, Spaulding for Children will hold a panel discussion for children and youth to speak about their experiences in the child welfare system on November 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 16250 Northland Drive, in Southfield. Spaulding for Children provides foster care,... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Wendy’s Celebrate National Adoption Month by Hosting Match Parties
Brian H. Kelemen & Associates, Inc. Wendy’s franchises are collaborating with Spaulding for Children, an adoption agency serving the metro Detroit area, to celebrate National Adoption Month. Several Wendy’s stores, located in Lapeer, Macomb and Wayne Counties, will host a... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Rock & Roll Celebrity Waiter Dinner Served Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Foundation - Event Hosted by Yabo Restaurant on October 15
“Celebrity” waiters served up food, fun and ‘Rock and Roll’ at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by Yabo Restaurant on Monday, October 15. - November 02, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Annual Boston Celtics Experience Enables Exceptional Children
This November 17, the annual Boston Celtics Experience brings 24 special needs children and teens from Massachusetts’ Ultimate Sports Program to Boston's TD Garden. World T.E.A.M. Sports and the Celtics sponsor the special halftime basketball game. - November 02, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Fall Night School
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 13 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 400 Clinchfield St, Suite 100, downtown Kingsport. - November 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Religion Communicators Council Visits Nashville Friends Meeting Place
The Nashville Chapter of Religion Communicators Council paid a visit to the Nashville Friends Meeting Place for its October meeting. - November 02, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
Bill Esping Invests to Meet Austin’s Growing Housing Need
Dallas entrepreneur and philanthropist William (Bill) Esping recently announced his investment in two apartment complexes in Northwest Austin: Indigo and 95 Twenty. With these investments, Bill Esping is making bold moves into the multifamily industry. Bill Esping is a Dallas entrepreneur and investor who cofounded and leads EFO Holdings, L.P., Cypress Lending Group, Ltd. and the PMC Esping Foundation. - November 01, 2012 - Bill Esping Charities
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Coverage
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host two free seminars in Alexandria, VA. on November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to help parents and practitioners understand the autism insurance changes that took effect at the beginning of 2012 and the most effective ways to access coverage. - November 01, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Intacct to Sponsor Knowledge Congress' Event “Non-Profit Accounting: What You Need to Know Live Webcast” on 01/30/2013
Intacct teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Non-Profit Accounting: What You Need to Know Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on January 30, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information about this event and to register, please visit... - November 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
From Strategy to Proposal, Key Roles in the Capture Process That Lead to the Proposal Win: SCIP and APMP Colorado Chapters, November 9
Join the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals and Association of Proposal Management Professionals’ combined chapter meeting in Colorado where a panel of experts will describe how their processes, procedures and products contribute to winning bids. - November 01, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Matthew 25: Ministries Prepares Aid for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is beginning to respond to the extensive devastation left behind in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Matthew 25: Ministries’ advance team will leave late this week with an initial load of supplies to assess damage, meet with partners and set up distribution points. Matthew 25 plans to begin full service disaster relief operations early the week of November 5. - November 01, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Spaulding for Children Appoints New Board Members
Spaulding for Children, a non-profit child welfare adoption and foster care agency has appointed Bruce A. Henderson, an Attorney of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan and David Graham, a Wealth Advisor of Merrill Lynch as members of the Board of Directors. Henderson, from Belleville, is... - November 01, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Train to Adopt Program Will Help More Than 1,000 Dogs in 2012
The Petfinder.com Foundation, GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site, and Petco have partnered to bring the Train to Adopt Program to shelters and more than 1,000 dogs in 2012. - November 01, 2012 - GreaterGood
Wake Education Partnership Honors Virginia Parker with 2012 Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award
Director of Strategic Partnerships for The Wake Tech Foundation Receives Annual Honor for Support of Public Education - November 01, 2012 - Wake Education
Scott W. Pink, Special Counsel, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s "Advertising Law: What's New for 2013 and Beyond? LIVE Webcast"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Scott W. Pink, Special Counsel, DLA Piper, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Advertising Law: What's New for 2013 and Beyond? LIVE... - November 01, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School PTO Hosts Fall Festival
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School’s Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting a fall festival at Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is open to the public and will feature carnival-type games, face painting, a karate demonstration by Pooler Karate, live music by the Savannah Arts Academy jazz band, bounce houses, Zumba dancing, Animal Aide pet adoptions, concession stands and much more. - October 31, 2012 - Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School PTO
Paws On Your Heart's 2012 Black Cat Contest Almost Closed
As Halloween approaches, Saskatoon-based non-profit group Paws On Your Heart, is entering the final days of their contest for the best black cat picture. The group's mission is to help stray and feral cats, and to promote cat welfare worldwide. They have started this contest to raise awareness... - October 31, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Charles S. Baker, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles S. Baker, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation: A 2013... - October 31, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ event entitled: “Advertising... - October 31, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew 25: Ministries Stands Ready to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, stands ready to respond to the devastation expected in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Matthew 25: Ministries is in contact with partners throughout region, and will begin disaster relief operations as soon as the track and intensity of the storm are established and partners indicate they are ready to receive deliveries. - October 31, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Pet Safety Reminders for Halloween; Costumes and Candy Can be Fun, But They Also Pose Dangers
Halloween is almost here, and it’s a good time to remind pet owners about the steps they should take to keep their furry friends happy and healthy. The Austin Humane Society offers these simple tips to make the spooky evening safer. - October 31, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Huntington Beach High School District Board Candidate Edward Pinchiff Announces Support of New Heroin and Drug Policies
Edward Pinchiff is supporting new anti-drug policies to address the heroin and other drug problems in the Huntington Beach High School District. - October 30, 2012 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
i4cp Study: Only 26% of Organizations Expect to Find HR Leaders from HR University Programs
Most colleges and universities are not producing HR graduates with the requisite competencies for the future HR professional, according to new research conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Through interviews with nearly 70 CHROs and senior executives from Fortune 1000... - October 30, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Ladder is Always There: Join VIDA and Guests for Cocktails and Conversation on November 9, 2012
VIDA – Women in Literary Arts is pleased to host “The Ladder is Always There: Join VIDA and Guests for Cocktails and Conversation” on Friday, November 9, at New York University’s Lillian Vernon House. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists and guests are... - October 30, 2012 - VIDA
Wood County Schools in West Virginia to Implement Lions Quest Positive Youth-Development Program Across District
More than 12,000 Wood County, W.Va., students from 21 schools are set to benefit from Lions Quest, a kindergarten through 12th-grade life skills and positive youth development program. The district-wide implementation of Lions Quest is part of a three-year partnership between Wood County Schools... - October 28, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pet Euthanasia
Dr. Brenda Stevens Discusses the Process and Options for the End of a Pet’s Life - October 28, 2012 - NCVMA
Free2Luv, Global Nonprofit Dedicated to Ending Bullying and Spreading Love, Offers Bullying Solution
In celebration of their first anniversary, Free2Luv, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bullying, spreading love and stopping hate, will release Free2Luv Anthem single November 15, 2012 to raise funds for their bullying prevention program. This much anticipated song celebrates Everyone's individuality and freedom to love both themselves and others. The Free2Luv Anthem is an upbeat, dance tune written by award-winning hip hop artist, Saidat & performed by Saidat and Gabbie Rae. - October 28, 2012 - Free2Luv
Macular Degeneration: National Seminar Series
The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is pleased to announce a partnership with several national organizations in order to put together a series of free educational seminars around the country. - October 28, 2012 - Macular Degeneration Association
Filmmakers Alliance to Present Vision Award to Break-Out Korean Filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon
Filmmakers Alliance will bestow its coveted Vision Award to filmmaker Kim Jee-woon at its annual VisionFest celebration on Tuesday, October 30th. The yearly event, which brings together the best of Los Angeles’ independent filmmaking community, will take place at 7:30 pm at the Egyptian... - October 28, 2012 - Filmmakers Alliance
SCIP2012 European Summit Attendees Reflect Wide Corporate Diversity
The variety of individuals attending the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) European Summit reflect the impact and depth that intelligence has on corporate decision making. - October 28, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
NAFA Brings the World Together to Talk Fleet Management Operations and Strategies
The world of fleet management is rapidly expanding. NAFA Fleet Management Association is helping to prepare fleet managers with educational seminars on how to manage a global fleet. - October 28, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Ideas for Attracting Employees to Central Massachusetts Discussed at 3rd Annual Business Innovation Summit
Nearly 150 attendees, including executives and local government officials, explored options for enticing top talent to the area. - October 28, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Aya Academy of Excellence is Stacking the Personal Libraries of Children One Book at a Time
Amidst the flurry of falling leaves, Aya Academy of Excellence is traveling throughout metro Atlanta donating books to school-aged children in support of their literacy initiative. This year, over two hundred books have been distributed to children to encourage reading proficiency in accordance with Aya Academy’s mission to improve communities by supporting families through education outreach. In 2013, Aya Academy will provide outreach to families with their share space, Community Classroom. - October 28, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence
Feral Cat Sanctuary Paws On Your Heart Announces 2012 Black Cat Contest
Just in time for Halloween, Saskatoon-based non-profit group Paws On Your Heart, has announced a contest for the most adorable, lovable black cat. The group is dedicated to helping stray and feral cats, as well as promoting overall cat welfare worldwide, and has started this contest to raise... - October 28, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. Knapp-Fricks has over... - October 27, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Deborah Ann Swanson, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deborah Ann Swanson, Ph.D., currently lives in Kanab, Utah and has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Deborah Ann Swanson, PH.D. Dr. Swanson has over 20 years experience in... - October 27, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Washington Student Mountain Bike League Gives Middle and High School Students a Fun Way to Get Active Outdoors
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is launching the Washington Student League next month to get more middle school and high school aged kids active outdoors and in the woods riding bikes. Kids are welcome to participate even if the have no desire to race. The league includes leadership and stewardship components as well. - October 27, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
WFIO Seeks New Staff Members Including Photographers and Photojournalists
Unique opportunities exist within this distinguished and prominent non-profit newswire, and at this time jobs and careers are available for both trainee and staff photographers, photojournalists and more, nearly anywhere in the world. - October 27, 2012 - WFIO
Building Peaceful Families Named Beneficiary of Whole Foods Market Campbell "Nickels for Nonprofits" Program
Whole Foods Market in Campbell has named BPF the beneficiary of their Nickels for Nonprofits program for the entire holiday season. Through January 20, 2013, each time a customer donates the nickel they would otherwise receive for using their own bag, that nickel will be passed along to support BPF. - October 27, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Winners of the 2012 GeoPlace Exemplar Awards Are Announced
After a highly competitive judging procedure, the 2012 Exemplar Awards for local authority service delivery have been announced. - October 27, 2012 - GeoPlace
Taxspecialists.com is the First International Network Dedicated to Professional Tax Experts
It gives extreme pleasure to announce the new release of a Network dedicated to Professional Tax Experts, Taxspecialists.com. The TaxSpecialists Network is a new design platform allowing visitors from around the world to search and find tax professionals to suit their individual needs. - October 27, 2012 - IPNS-Taxspecialists.com
Forte Hospitality Adds Three Outstanding Facilities for WA Tourists
Forte Hospitality presents 3 wonderful resorts in the Busselton, Mandurah and Margaret River region backed by fantastic accommodation and amusement facilities for tourists in Western Australia. - October 27, 2012 - Forte Hospitality
Deborah M. Lodge, Partner, Patton Boggs LLP to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests in Social Media Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Deborah M. Lodge, Partner, Patton Boggs LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests in Social... - October 27, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Free Media, Advertising, and Publicity Solutions for Non Profit Organizations Through WFIO
Providing NGOs a unique avenue to broadcast their work and accomplishments through mass media, including television, newspapers, magazines and websites, without cost to the organization. - October 27, 2012 - WFIO
Church Chair Manufacturers Compete for Church Business
The Save Your Church Money network today announced the release of their latest platform to save churches dollars - Church Chair Finder (www.ChurchChairFinder.com). Church Chair Finder allows churches to fill out a quick survey and have church chair manufacturers send them free quotes. - October 27, 2012 - Save Your Church Money
Watch Video of Rolando Making Commercials for Colored Rocks Success Calendar
Colored Rocks Unveils 2nd Video in “The Rolando Series” – to Promote 2013 Success Calendar - October 27, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Paul Miskovsky Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paul Miskovsky of East Falmouth, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of landscaping. About Paul Miskovsky Paul has 30 years experience in the landscape design field. After... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment art. About Sandra Bergen Strength Ms. Strength is a self-employed Design Consultant at... - October 26, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide