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NAWBO San Diego May Seminar Focuses on Getting Ahead by Giving Back

NAWBO San Diego will continue its monthly seminar series on May 14, with Joon Han of Better San Diego presenting "Get Ahead by Giving Back." Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - April 25, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego

Soccer Mom Creates Global Change Awards $10,500 Grant to South African Community

Global Change Inc. a Florida based non-profit organization with mission to provide access to clean safe water & sanitation to global communities in extreme need. Current grant program: Global Change Inc. - Hippo Roller South Africa Community Grant Program. Global Change Inc..has a FYTD expense efficiency ratio of 19% including programmatic service for global grant making. - April 25, 2010 - Global Change Inc.

The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint Will be Hosting This Year’s "Respect for Law" Annual Luncheon at the Genesee Area Skill Center, Monday May 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 Noon

This is an annual event held by the Optimist Clubs of Genesee County. Police chiefs in Genesee County and the surrounding area give their nominations for the police officer of the year. The award is given to the officer who has contributed great public service within the community through their heroism. Stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, understanding of the law and encourages a greater respect for law. - April 25, 2010 - The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint

Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Kimmel Kick Off Charity’s Foster Soles

Celebrities Step Up and Donate Autographed Shoes for Los Angeles Foster Care Charity. - April 25, 2010 - Hillsides

Children’s Charity Partners with Clothes Off Our Back on Celebrity Online Auction

2nd Annual Foster Soles Auction Goes Live May 4. - April 25, 2010 - Hillsides

Czech Marbles Federation Announces New Tournaments in Slovakia

Czech Marbles Federation announces 3 new tournaments which will be held in Slovak Republic. - April 25, 2010 - Czech Marbles Federation

GRAPA Certifies First Class of Telco Fraud Officers in Lagos

GRAPA’s newest Telecom Fraud Management certification program, the Telco Fraud Officer, launched as a huge success at a recent certification training event held in Lagos. - April 25, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association

Festival to Honor Fathers

Fathers Rock will celebrate Father’s Day 2010 with the 1st Annual Father’s Day Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival will be held at Federal Hill Park on Sunday June 20, 2010 from 12 to 6pm. The Father’s Day festival is a family friendly event designed to honor and... - April 25, 2010 - Fathers Rock, Inc

Iowa on the Move to Become the Healthiest State

Iowa stakeholders have ambition to become the healthiest state in the country and they’re enlisting support and gaining attention in their momentum. As part of regional expansion efforts, a PE4life Summit was held last week in Des Moines, with the support of the Iowa Business Council and the... - April 25, 2010 - PE4life

USA Network’s Cast of “Burn Notice” Donate Shoes for Charity’s Foster Soles

Celebrities Step Up and Donate Autographed Shoes for Los Angeles Foster Care Charity. - April 25, 2010 - Hillsides

OP Music House Announces "Grab a CAN Fan Challenge" for WNY Food Bank

OP Music House founder turns an invitation into an opportunity to help those that struggle to put a meal on the table. Every show OP Music House staff attends, Suzanne Perry challenges fans to out-do each other in donating food items to show support for live music, their favorite bands, and to Care About Neighbors. - April 24, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

Green Deconstruction Diverts 284 Tons by Earth Day, 2010

Green Deconstruction Services, a Cleveland, Ohio based company specializing in sustainability, deconstruction and landfill diversion, recently completed a whole house project in Rocky River, Ohio where nearly 100% of the home was diverted from a landfill. - April 24, 2010 - Green Deconstruction Services

PE4life Joins The Century Council, Apolo Ohno and Dara Torres on Capitol Hill

PE4life, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to getting kids fit in a fun and interactive way joined The Century Council today on Capitol Hill for the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, a widely attended educational event that teaches parents and kids the importance of... - April 24, 2010 - PE4life

Paul Williams to Speak and Perform at CCC May 5 in L.A.

Singer, songwriter and ASCAP Chairman of the Board Paul Williams will speak and perform at the May 5th evening meeting of the California Copyright Conference in Los Angeles. - April 24, 2010 - California Copyright Conference

Links to Sustainability - The Sustainable Golf Campaign

SGD and AL believes that now is the time for the golf course industry to embrace the leadership opportunities associated with both insuring a sustainable future for the game of golf, and also for our planet. - April 24, 2010 - ISC-Audubon

All Jobs in Bergen County Found at One Career Site

BergenCountyJobs.org is a newly launched career search tool from JustJobs.com, directed at jobseekers in Bergen County, New Jersey. It aggregates listings taken from top local career resources; job boards, newspapers, employer job feeds, and applicant tracking systems, producing the web's most... - April 24, 2010 - LatPro Inc.

12 Year Old Golf Prodigy Shooting for $1 Million at Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County Golf Tournament

Youngest player in field of eight attempting to win prize money. - April 24, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County

Health Care Association Takes Advantage of Penalty Funds to Renew Attack on Pressure Ulcers

The Health Care Association of New Jersey has collaborated with a member company to provide an intensive training program to prepare licensed clinicians to become certified wound specialists, thereby increasing the number of specialists throughout long term care facilities throughout the state. - April 24, 2010 - HCANJ

Childs Park Fund Raising Campaign Receives $30,000 Challenge Gift in Memory of Barbara Smyth

Matching Funds Challenge for Rebuilding of Town Park - In Memory of Long-time Supporter of Efforts. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation

SHARP/Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic on April 22 Boasts Boats, Cars and More

Automotive technician and marine engineering are two of Broward College’s newest and most notable program offerings, so it should come as no surprise that participants in the Sharp/ Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic can win a car, a boat or both if they are really lucky. Scoring a... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.

By Popular Demand, Pearl Jam’s Song "Alive" Added to Fine Art Collection

cNoteART will produce 100 archival, limited edition cNOTE prints of Pearl Jam’s song, “Alive.” This is the first song transformed into an image and added to a special fine art collection due to overwhelming demand. - April 23, 2010 - cNoteART

Turning Your Customer from a Casual Acquaintance to a #1 Brand Fan

Silicon Valley Brand Forum Event at HP on May 4th, 2010 in Palo Alto, CA. - April 23, 2010 - Silicon Valley Brand Forum

Folsom Fitness Expert Val Fujii and Superwomen Boot Camp Participating in Annual Folsom Bridal Show

Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, is proud to announce their participation in Folsom’s Annual Spring Bridal Show. - April 23, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp

The Silver Star Service Banner Recognized by House; Silver Star Service Banner Day Made Official

Today it was announced that the United States House of Representatives has recognized the Silver Star Families of America's Silver Star Service Banner and has proclaimed every May 1st Silver Star Service Banner Day. - April 23, 2010 - The Silver Star Families of America

College Connection Workshop to Help Business Develop Internship Programs; Connect with RI Colleges and Universities

Keynote Speaker and workshop facilitator, Richard Bottner, will address developing effective internship programs, creating a workforce talent pipeline and meeting the generational gap. - April 23, 2010 - Tech Collective

Community Leaders Invest in the American Dream of Education- Broward College Foundation Luncheon Raises More Than $175,000 for Scholarship

More than four hundred community leaders gathered at the Broward College Foundation’s Heritage Society luncheon on April 1 with one common goal- education. “Investing in the American Dream”, the event raised over $175,000. The luncheon was chaired by Gale Butler of AutoNation and... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.

Philadelphia Nonprofit Center Presents Workshop on Transitioning to Nonprofit Careers

Lay-offs and cutbacks in businesses have resulted in increasing number of individuals interested in transitioning to the nonprofit world. The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University's School of Business will present a workshop on May 21, 2010, to help prepare for profit professionals for the realities of the nonprofit sector. - April 23, 2010 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University

Internationally Known Child Educational Psychologist to Present Workshop on How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Children’s Learning Problems in Bellevue on May 15

Jane M. Healy, Ph.D.--educational psychologist, veteran educator, acclaimed speaker, and best-selling author--is presenting a research-based workshop for teachers, parents and anyone who deals with children who are gifted, have dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or face other learning challenges at the Hilton in Bellevue, Wash., on May 15, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information, visit http://www.thepci.org/t/jh.php?pr1 or contact The Parent Coaching Institute at (425) 401-1519. - April 23, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute

CUinsight.com Launched the Newly Redesigned Website for Credit Unions

A newly re-designed website with a complete new look, more capabilities, expanded content, streaming media and more to keep pace with the constantly changing trends that are emerging in the credit union community. - April 23, 2010 - CUinsight.com

Non-Profit Hosts Forum to Raise Additional Funding for Park Rebuild

Local non-profit seeks additional funding to be matched by the Town of Meredith for rebuilding of Childs Park in Meredith Center. Seeking to raise additional funds through community outreach. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation

Sanibel Island Schoolhouse Theater, Big Arts Organizations Plan to Join Forces

The boards of directors of two Sanibel arts organizations announced today the intention to join forces. The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater located at 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, will become part of the BIG ARTS family of programs and productions effective immediately pending approval of... - April 23, 2010 - Big Arts

GVI Begins Work with Rescued Street-Begging Elephants in Thailand

Build a new home for rescued elephants in Thailand and experience the “Land of the Free” with GVI, and make a difference by caring for your own elephant in the remote Surin Province of Eastern Thailand. - April 23, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)

Research & Entrepreneurship Day 2010: Engineering Innovation

R&E Day is a showcase of Stevens advanced technologies, including its array of startup companies and student based research programs. It is also a celebration of the Institutes’ focus on entrepreneurship and success in engineering solutions for the betterment of mankind. R&E Day is intended to foster relationships with industry, investors, and researchers who can cooperate in commercializing these exciting new technologies. - April 23, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Copper County Humane Society Wins The Animal Rescue Site’s First Shelter+ Challenge in 2010

The Copper County Humane Society is the Grand Prize winner of The Animal Rescue Site's first $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2010 with Petfinder.com. This Humane Society located in Houghton, Michigan, will receive a $10,000 grant to help care for animals. Another 84 grants ranging from $1,000 to... - April 23, 2010 - GreaterGood

The Casey Cares Foundation Announces Baltimore’s First Green 5K Run/Walk During Baltimore’s Green Week

The Casey Cares Foundation announces the debut of the Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Nov. 14th, 2010, the first green 5K in Baltimore. The 3.1 mile run/walk course begins at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk/Run, Kids PJ Dash and musical entertainment. The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501 c 3 charity that provides uplifting programs to critically ill children and their families throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. - April 23, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation

Parentainment.com Relaunches with New Look and Exclusive Content for Parents and Child Care Providers

Parentainment.com, a unique social networking site exclusively for parents and child care providers, recently re-launched with a new look and a number of added features that set it apart from other parenting Web sites. The site allows moms and dads to connect with other parents, social groups and... - April 23, 2010 - Parentainment.com, Inc.

Chesapeake Roller Derby and Batman to Join Casey Cares Kami’s Jammies Fashion Show

Celebrating Good Times is the theme of the Third Annual Kami’s Jammies Fashion Show on Sunday, May 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00pm at Towson University’s Stephen’s Hall Theatre with children ages 3 – 16 modeling their pajamas. Following the theme of the show will be the Chesapeake Roller Derby skating in their pirate pajamas and Batman escorting a group of Casey Cares children in their pajamas down the runway. - April 23, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation

Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Welcomes Dara as Senior Project Manager

Mind the Gap Marketing today announces that Dara Schulenberg has joined the company as a Senior Project Manager. “The opportunity to work with talented marketing professionals who share a dedication to strategic development upheld with measurable analytics is exactly what this economy calls... - April 23, 2010 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions

Mayor Ron Loveridge One of 13 Community Leaders to be Honored at NAACP’s 60th Annual Freedom Fund Awards & Scholarship Dinner

NAACP Riverside Branch will honor 13 great community leaders including City of Riverside's Mayor Ron Loveridge. - April 23, 2010 - NAACP-Riverside Branch

Lupus Research Institute: News on Possible Drug for Lupus—Benlysta™

Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline Report Topline Results of 76-Week, Phase 3 Study - April 22, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute

Cypress Creek EMS: Setting the Precedence on Managing Excited Delirium Patients

Cypress Creek EMS has taken initiative to host an Excited Delirium training course for prevention and intervention of in-custody deaths. - April 22, 2010 - Cypress Creek EMS

The Yoga Care Foundation Promotes Healthy, Active Lifestyles as Sponsor of Make the Movement Day

The Yoga Care Foundation in Austin, TX, is partnering with the Active Life Movement to support Make the Movement Day on May 5, 2010. Make the Movement Day is the ACTIVE Life Movement's annual, day-long initiative encouraging the public to create and share their "moments" of physical... - April 22, 2010 - The Yoga Care Foundation

Orange County’s First-Ever Kids Restaurant Week June 27 – July 3

The Orange County Restaurant Association, Inc. has announced the dates for Orange County’s first-ever Kids Restaurant Week, focused on celebrating dining out as a family. - April 22, 2010 - OC Restaurant Association

Stellar Award Winners, The Rance Allen Group, to Perform on Mother’s Day at Faith Chapel Christian Center

Renowned gospel trio and Tyscot recording artists, The Rance Allen Group, will perform during Faith Chapel Christian Center’s Mother’s Day service on Sunday, May 9, 2010. This service, which begins at 10:00 a.m., will be held at The Word Dome located at 100 Lexington Street in the Wylam... - April 22, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center

A Taste of India, with Rewarding Opportunities in Kerala with GVI

Ethical volunteering organization, Global Vision International (GVI), have recently launched a new volunteer project in Kerala, South India, working and teaching at orphanages and schools with vulnerable and underprivileged children. Volunteers experience a taste of the culture in India while making a significant difference in the lives of the children that GVI work with. - April 22, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)

Chelsea Community Foundation Awards More Than $30,000 to Local Nonprofits

Of that amount, $25,000 (over two years) was awarded to the Chelsea Center for the Arts to support the expansion of artistic initiatives. The Chelsea Community Foundation also provided $6,275 to Faith in Action Inc. to support a community garden project. - April 22, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces the Connecticut Women Real Estate Investors Meeting and Dinner

On April 27, 2010, the CT REIA in association with the Women Real Estate investors Association (WREIA) will be hosting a dinner meeting at Alina’s Ristorante in Wallingford, CT. - April 22, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

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