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Hearts of Gold’s Deborah Koenigsberger Named “New Yorker of the Week” by NY1 News
Story to Run Beginning Friday, December 18 on NY1 News and NY1.com - December 18, 2009 - Hearts of Gold
Rock Church's Miles McPherson to Present Mayor Jerry Sanders with Completion of 100,000 Volunteer Hours to City of San Diego
On Friday, December 18, at 10 AM at the Jackie Robinson YMCA, Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church and Mayor Jerry Sanders will participate in a press conference regarding the completion of the Rock's 100,000 DO Something volunteer hours this year. Valued at more than $1.6 million*, these... - December 18, 2009 - Rock Church
NAMWOLF Lauds Congresswoman Maxine Waters and the Congressional Black Caucus for Their Efforts to Improve Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Representative Maxine Waters on her actions to improve the economic troubles of minorities through recently passed bills. - December 18, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Gift Giving Without Waste
Each month, approximately 4 million individuals visit the GreaterGood Network “Click Here to Give - it's Free” websites that help raise money for charities around the world. During the holiday season, many visitors also purchase Gifts That Give More™, a waste-free way to honor... - December 18, 2009 - GreaterGood
Susan Carparelli Named New President and CEO of Denver Nonprofit Parent Pathways
Susan Carparelli, a hands-on leader and visionary with a diverse background in both the public and private sectors, has been selected president and CEO of the Denver nonprofit Parent Pathways, the agency announced. - December 18, 2009 - Parent Pathways Inc
Chicago Lighthouse Named Official Dealer of Intel Reader, Which Makes Reading Possible Anytime, Anywhere
Thanks to a new portable device available through The Chicago Lighthouse, people who are blind, visually impaired or dyslectic will now be able to read anytime, anyplace. Similar in size to a paperback book, the Intel Reader is able to take pictures of text, convert it into digital form, and read... - December 18, 2009 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
“Run For Young” 5K Announces Community Sponsors
Christ Episcopal Church (www.christchurchraleigh.org) has announced the community sponsors who are supporting the third annual “Run for Young” event, set for Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. “Run for Young” is an event to... - December 18, 2009 - Run for Young
Wake County Economic Development Launches Video Testimonial Series
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the launch of a new video series on why Wake County is a great place to live and work. The video series will feature testimonials from a number of local leaders offering first-hand accounts of... - December 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Ashleigh V. Laabs Promoted to Communications Specialist at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Laabs will support the Foundation’s marketing, public relations and communications through the use of new media tools and technologies. - December 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Free Seminar on 3D Animation and TV Production at Alliance Training and Solutions - Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Aamir Baig will deliver the seminar on 21st December 2009 at 5:00 PM - December 18, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominiums Goes Green
Sands Point Costa Rica Luxury Condominium developers adopt environmentally-conscious construction strategies and a commitment to the economic and social benefits of sustainability, ecological preservation and energy conservation. - December 17, 2009 - House of Code, Inc.
The Purple Heart Project: New Charity Provides Free Life Coaching for Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart Project today announced free life coaching for wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. - December 17, 2009 - The Purple Heart Project
Few Companies Have Employee Retention Strategies for an Economic Uptick
New i4cp study reveals employee retention issues are on the organizational radar, but not a priority now in most companies. - December 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Theresa Fraley Promoted to Communications Director at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In addition to her new position as communications director, Fraley will continue to serve as special assistant to the president. - December 17, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
ADM and Feed the Children Give the Gift of Free Food to Help Needy Families in Davenport
Residents to Receive Free Food and Personal Care Items on Dec. 17 - December 17, 2009 - Feed the Children
Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh Joins National Home-Building Effort in 2010
Funding awarded for one home in Oshkosh area and 2,000th home celebrated in Minnesota Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh learned recently that it has been awarded $58,000 to build one home in Oshkosh. This grant, providing 65 percent of the cost of construction, comes from Minneapolis-based Thrivent... - December 17, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh
Almost 4,000 Would-be Accountants Sit ACCA Exams at Excel Centre, London
Finance Professionals of the future take corporate reporting and tax exams as part of global eight-day exam session. - December 17, 2009 - ACCA
Marina Saves Thousands by Switching to EverLast Induction Light Fixtures
With approximately 9,000 marinas in the United Sates, providing quality moorings, repair services and facilities are not the only essential functions of a marina. It is equally important that marinas provide adequate nighttime lighting to ensure safety for boaters and their boats. Electrical and... - December 17, 2009 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Joni Mitchell Tribute Album Now Available from Bandhouse Gigs
On August 14, 2008, sixty of the Washington D.C. area’s finest musicians and singers gathered to pay tribute to the songs of Joni Mitchell. Held at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD, the sold-out crowd in the 2,000-seat concert hall was treated to a brilliant career retrospective... - December 17, 2009 - Bandhouse Gigs
FLAGFA Endorses CAFM, CAFS Programs
NAFA is pleased to announce that FLAGA has joined a coalition of organization exclusively endorsing the CAFM/CAFS program. - December 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HSBCAMPS Brings Pros and Youths Together for Basketball and Better Communities
Youth Basketball Camp Dribbles into Local Markets in Summer 2010 with a Non-Profit in its Line-Up - December 17, 2009 - HSBCAMPS
KGW Making Readers Campaign Raises Over $40,000 for Literacy Group
Wells Fargo, Portland Trail Blazers, SMART and KGW NewsChannel 8 Give More Than 16,000 Books to Local Kids. - December 16, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
Faces of Hunger Presents Student Film Contest at Action Center to End World Hunger, NYC Where Winners Will be Announced
Palms for Life Fund (*), will be holding a public screening to choose the winners of the 2009 Faces of Hunger in America film contest on December 21, from 3 to 5pm, at the Action Center to End World Hunger in Battery Park, New York City. In attendance will be Master of Ceremonies Xenia Siamas,... - December 16, 2009 - Palms For Life Fund
Celebrate In Pink™ Launches Affiliate Program
Celebrate in Pink™, the sole provider of pink ribbon partyware, introduces an Affiliate Program that offers unique products that are sure to stimulate sales and at the same time promote socially responsible partying that leads to a greater good. - December 16, 2009 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
Pasadena Foster Care Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill
Volunteers Raise Funds to Benefit Children’s Programs. - December 16, 2009 - Hillsides
xmrv.me.uk Uses Google Maps to Raise Awareness of CFS/ME & Fibromyalgia Community
"Map of Misery" goes viral - a surprise world-wide hit. - December 16, 2009 - xmrv.me.uk
Susanna M. Weckerle Promoted to Program Officer at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Weckerle will provide guidance and a broad range of expertise in support of the grantmaking, special projects and educational programs of the Community Foundation. - December 16, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
World Vision Ends Its Global "Spirit of Christmas" Tour with Final Stop in Africa, Team Seeks "Christmas Miracle" to Raise Enough Money to Help 625,000 People in Need
After traveling more than 22,000 miles through five countries over the past five weeks, World Vision’s “Spirit of Christmas” tour team ends its worldwide journey with a final stop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Since November 19, World Vision and more than 18,000 fans on Facebook have... - December 16, 2009 - World Vision US
Reading Horizons Online Game Offers Education, Entertainment and a Way to Change People’s Lives
Reading Horizons is awarding a free software package to Michael of Dayton, Nevada, its latest spotlight for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. Michael was selected as a Reading Horizons spotlight for Lemons for Literacy because of his need to improve his reading skills, which are hindered... - December 16, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Corporate Carbon Footprints - Is the Corporate World Doing Enough? Asks the ACCA
Business is the ‘elephant in the room,’ say global sustainability experts. Crucially, companies in developing countries are among leaders in climate change reporting. It is vital to monitor what enterprises are doing to measure and reduce their carbon usage. - December 16, 2009 - ACCA
Association for Learning Technology Launches Open Access Repository
The Association for Learning Technology’s Open Access Repository was formally launched at ALT’s annual conference ALT-C in September and is now available. The repository represents a long-awaited development in ALT’s work and services as it allows users to contribute assets and make them available via the repository. - December 15, 2009 - Association for Learning Technology
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
Historic Navy Base Exchange in Long Beach Renovated and Reopened to Serve Today’s Veterans
Historic US Navy exchange in Long Beach, California has been newly renovated with a new kitchen and dining hall to serve over 13,000 meals to homeless and low-income housing veterans each month. Services are provided by the nonprofit U.S.Vets. - December 15, 2009 - U.S.Vets
Harps for the Holidays
During this holiday season Angel Harps is encouraging people to consider making the lives of special needs children better through donations or volunteer work. - December 15, 2009 - Angel Harps
FertilityAuthority Giving Away Free Fertility Product Gift Package
FertilityAuthority wants to offer hope this season to couples struggling with fertility issues. They are giving away a Fertility Product Gift Package valued at over $500. - December 14, 2009 - FertilityAuthority
Gospel Forth Raises Money to Further the Gospel for Free
New Christian website allows visitors to give money to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ for free - simply by clicking. - December 14, 2009 - Gospel Forth
Rainforest Alliance Join Forces with Gap Adventures and Planeterra to Promote Responsible Business Practices
New Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica. - December 14, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation
Witchy Moon Magickal Pagan Superstore Partners with Circle Santuary to Deliver Yuletide Care Packages to Pagan Troops
This Yule, Pagan groups remember and support Pagan service members abroad. WitchyMoon Magickal Pagan Superstore today announced that is supporting Circle Sanctuary’s “Operation Circle Care” program to collect Yule gifts for Pagan soldiers stationed overseas. As part of this... - December 13, 2009 - Witchy Moon Pagan Superstore
Weiner Family Studios Partners with My Digital Life to Provide Giveaway of iPhone Application
Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Some of the proceeds will now be donated to charities. - December 13, 2009 - Weiner Family Studios
Sustainable Harvest International to Hold First Beekeeping Workshop in Honduras - Natural Pest Control and Organic Fertilizer Techniques Taught
One of the first things you notice about Piedras Negras is the coffee. It blankets the steep mountainsides of this remote, mist-covered village in Honduras, where road access is difficult and land ownership nearly nonexistent. The second thing you notice about this community is the people, who are... - December 13, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Good News for Bad Water Worldwide
SunDragon introduces solar thermal water purifiers: quantities of fresh potable water fast, green, clean and cheap, with no electricity and only small space required. - December 13, 2009 - Sundragon Solar
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Webinar with Robert Shemin
On December 15, 2009, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a webinar with Robert Shemin, real estate investment specialist. - December 13, 2009 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Modern Drummer Joins Forces with Pat Gesualdo for Groundbreaking Disability Column
Modern Drummer, the world’s most popular drum magazine, has joined forces with award winning drum virtuoso/Drum Therapy® pioneer Pat Gesualdo. The venture will feature a monthly column at www.moderndrummer.com based on Gesualdo’s recent breakthrough Drum Therapy®... - December 13, 2009 - DAD Program
Bonita Springs Non-Profit Institute Defends Freedom at Local Level
A newly formed organization called the Freedom & Virtue Institute (FVI) is teaching the principles of a free society and applying practical strategies to advocate the ideas of America’s founding fathers. - December 13, 2009 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
Leadership Triangle 2010 Winter Regional Class Now Taking Applications
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that applications for the 2010 Winter Regional Class are now being accepted. Upon completion of the program, applicants will graduate as “Goodmon Fellows” with strong leadership skills... - December 13, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
NPSA Announces 2010 Industry Events
he National Portable Storage Association, or NPSA, has announced two strategic events for 2010. Members and non-members alike are invited to attend these industry conventions to learn more about opportunities in portable storage. The NPSA will hold its Spring Seminar on April 26-27, 2010. - December 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Enjoy the Outdoors Even More. Chemical Free Insect Barrier Protects Animals Pets and People from Biting Insects.
Healing Touch Ventures, Inc. is dedicated to reducing man’s carbon footprint and raising worldwide consciousness regarding alternative and complimentary products and services that create a healthier planet. They distribute an innovative new non-toxic alternative to spot on flea and tick treatments and other conventional insect repellents for mosquitoes, chiggers and flies. Products are available for dogs, cats, horses and people. - December 13, 2009 - Healing Touch Ventures, Inc.
Destination: PEACE Launches Volunteer Vacation Calendar for 2010 Punta de Mita, Mexico
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations. Destination: PEACE Volunteer Vacations, in the Bay of Banderas, can provide an exciting experience for travelers who want to take their vacation, one step further with a Vacation for the Soul. - December 12, 2009 - Destination:PEACE
Making Media Work Through Music: CCP at Asia Televison Forum
Digital Future Series Conference – “The Role of Music in Film and TV,” Dec 2. Masterclass and Workshop with China Directors Li Qiankuan and Xiao Guiyun, Dec 3. - December 12, 2009 - Centre for Content Promotion
Root Capital Announced as Recipient of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s First Agricultural Development Program-Related Investment
Root Capital was announced today as the recipient of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s first program-related investment (PRI) from its Agricultural Development initiative. Root Capital will use the six-year, $10 million PRI as loan capital to scale its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. - December 12, 2009 - Root Capital