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Friends of SVACA Announces the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program

Friends of SVACA announces the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program which is designed to help pet owners in need of financial assistance have their pets spayed and neutered. Residents of Santa Clara, Campbell, or Monte Sereno with pets currently licensed with the SVACA and an annual household income of... - January 20, 2010 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

Friends of SVACA Announces Second Chance at Life Fund

Friends of SVACA announces the start of the Second Chance at Life Fund. The donations received for this fund will be used to save the lives of animals that require simple health treatments, such as having a tooth pulled, stitches, or treatment for intestinal parasites, to be adoptable. These... - January 20, 2010 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority

Hospital Foundation Asks Locals to Promote Youth Rx Abuse Prevention Forum

WA Attorney General Rob KcKenna is the guest speaker during a Youth Prescription Drug Abuse Community Education Forum the evening of February 24th at Mt. Si High School in Snoqualimie, WA. Joining Mr. McKenna are experts from Seattle's SAMA Foundation and the Snoqualmie Valley Hosptital District. Local businesses and other organizations are asked to help promote this event. - January 20, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospial Foundation

Filmmakers of Award-Winning Haiti Documentary the Road to Fondwa Release the Film for Free to Support Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Following the devastating news of the unprecedented earthquake in Haiti, the team behind the award-winning Haiti documentary The Road to Fondwa have released the entire film as a free streaming download on the official website, www.fondwa.org. The film has been made available for free to raise... - January 20, 2010 - Road to Fondwa LLC

ACCESS Releases Short Sale Guide for Financially Troubled Homeowners

Guide discusses options other than foreclosure for those behind in their mortgage payments and provides a variety of helpful resources. - January 20, 2010 - American Consumer Credit Education Support Services

Muslims Help Victims of Earthquake in Haiti

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community partners with Humanity First to deploy Disaster Response Team to affected areas. - January 19, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc

Portable Storage Units Highlighted at Chelsea Farmer’s Market

A quaint hot spot in London uses portable storage to add retail space on-site. - January 19, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association

Leesburg Teen Wins $1000 Scholarship and Title of Miss Orlando’s Outstanding Teen in the Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant

A Leesburg teen has claimed the title of Miss Orlando’s Outstanding Teen. MaryKatherine Fechtel, a 14-year-old, will represent the city at Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Dade City, FL this April 22-24. MaryKatherine has studied dance at Shooting Stars Dance Studio in Clermont along side Jakob Karr of “So You Think You Can Dance” fame. - January 19, 2010 - Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant

UCF Student Wins $3000 Scholarship at 2010 Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant

An Orlando woman has claimed the title of Miss Orlando. Vicky DiSanto, a 20-year-old junior majoring in musical theatre at the University of Central Florida, will represent the city at the Miss Florida Pageant in St. Petersburg, FL this July. - January 19, 2010 - Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant

The Welles Wilder® Forex Software Just Got Better

Besides the Largest Forex Broker in the World, FXCM, the WilderFX_EA adds Support for Three More Forex Brokers. - January 19, 2010 - Wilderforex.com

Ithaca Athlete to Participate in 7-Day, 155-Mile Australian Outback Foot Race; Celebrates with $20,000 Fundraiser for Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes

Cancer’s impact on 3 friends; services provided by Cancer Resource Center; acceptance as race participant, all foster desire to raise funds and awareness. - January 18, 2010 - Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes

More Parking for Naperville Route 59 Commuters Now Available from Park Smart Club

Parking near the Route 59 train station in Naperville has just increased by 190 spaces. Park Smart Club is located adjacent to the RT. 59 Naperville commuter lot. It is West of RT. 59, just South of No. Aurora Road on Weston Ridge Drive (directly behind Starbucks). A map can be viewed on the web... - January 18, 2010 - Park Smart Club

JustJobs.com Launches New Job Search Engine at AlamedaCountyJobs.org - Finds All Alameda County, CA Jobs with One Search

JustJobs.com has launched a new search tool for jobseekers in Alameda County, CA that finds all local jobs with one free and easy search at AlamedaCountyJobs.org. The site aggregates job listings from a wide variety of sources including employer pages, newspapers, job boards, and applicant tracking systems to offer the most comprehensive list of jobs in the East Bay region. - January 18, 2010 - LatPro Inc.

CURE International Responds to Crisis in Haiti

Medical Relief Team on the Ground in Haiti; Organization’s Hospital in Dominican Republic Ready to Accept Patients; Organization Establishes Fund to Aid Efforts in Country. - January 18, 2010 - CURE International

Humanity First Deploys First Responders to Haiti

Since the earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday 12th January, estimates suggest that over 50,000 people have died, and the Interior Minister, Paul Antoine Bien-Aime is even suggesting as many as 200,000 deaths. Over 3 million people are affected, many living on the streets for fear of other... - January 18, 2010 - Humanity First

The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org Support Partners in Health’s Haitian Rescue Work

The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org sent more than $270,000 to Partners in Health to support that group’s rescue work in Haiti by the end of February 2010. - January 17, 2010 - GreaterGood

Animals in Haiti Helped by Rescue Chocolate Company

The Rescue Chocolate Company donates all net proceeds from January to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their animal rescue efforts in Haiti. - January 17, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate

Solar-Vacation Campaign Promising to Homeowners Looking for Solar Electric Solution

Potero Launches Solar-Vacation.com to Celebrate Connection Between Homeowners Looking to Purchase Solar Electric System and Claiming Their Solar-Vacation. - January 17, 2010 - Potero Solar

Audubon Lifestyles Has Launched Its Sustainable Golf Facility Program

Audubon Lifestyles, a non-profit sustainability focused education organization, has completed development of a program geared towards assisting those seeking to become models of sustainability at their golf facilities. - January 17, 2010 - ISC-Audubon

Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announces "Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days" Program in Time for Valentine’s Day

Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, is proud to announce “Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days,’ a fitness program designed for women in time for Valentine’s Day. - January 17, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp

Boulder Emergency Squad Recognizes Rescue Volunteers

Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, a non-profit 501c.3 rescue agency recognized the valuable contributions of emergency rescue volunteers at the annual event in Boulder Colorado. 'Officer of the Yea' was awarded to Sheaffer O. Gilliam and 'Member of the Year' was awarded to Robby Scribner. - January 17, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc

Hoosier Trails Council CEO Announces Retirement

CEO Randy Brown announces retirement after 22 years at the Hoosier Trails Boy Scout Council. There will be a retirement party at Seasons Lodge in Nashville, Ind., to celebrate his accomplishments. - January 16, 2010 - Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America

The Animal Rescue Site Commits $300,000 to Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com

Following the success of The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com in 2009, which gave $200,000 to shelter groups selected by visitor votes, The Animal Rescue Site CEO Tim Kunin announced today that $300,000 will be rewarded to shelters and animal rescue organizations... - January 16, 2010 - GreaterGood

Counterpart International Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti

Huge Earthquake Leaves Thousands Dead and Thousands More in Need of Immediate Assistance - January 16, 2010 - Counterpart International

BPSOS Joins Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in Calling for Comprehensive Immigration

BPSOS, a national Vietnamese American community organization, announced today that it will participate in the National Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Week of Action in order to call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. - January 16, 2010 - BPSOS

Ann Huang from Duquesne University Receives Autism Speaks $25,000 Family Services Community Grant

Improving Quality of Life through Person-Centered Planning: A University Based Transition Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders - January 16, 2010 - Autism Speaks, Pennsylvania

New Career Resources Available for Jobseekers in Greenville

A new job search engine, JobsInGreenville.org, finds all Greenville, SC jobs with one search. - January 16, 2010 - LatPro Inc.

ACCA Accountants Reveal Steps to Recovery for Next Decade

Nine principles must be followed to reach financial stability in the next decade. - January 16, 2010 - ACCA

100th Survey of Small Business Finds 7 Out of 10 Firms Seeking Face to Face Advice

'Trust' a major issue during economic crisis. - January 16, 2010 - ACCA

ILVAC Group to Hold Virtual Assistant Event

ILVAC (Illinois Virtual Assistants Connection) is hosting their first networking and educational conference in Rosemont, IL April 9-10th, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza, Rosemont, IL. - January 16, 2010 - Illinois Virtual Assistant Connection

Governor Proclaims Crime Stoppers Month in Its Fourth Decade

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has issued a proclamation declaring January to be Crime Stoppers of Minnesota Recognition Month. This non profit organization has been a useful tool in the fight against crime for law enforcement agencies across the State of Minnesota. It offers the unique ability to be separate and independent of law enforcement and a place for members of the public to come forward with information about crimes while they stay anonymous and potentially earn a reward. - January 16, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota

EcoFair360 Celebrates the Greener Life at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 16-18, 2010

The Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI will host a three-day festival and exhibition featuring all things green beginning Friday, July 16, 2010, and running through Sunday, July 18. The festival, which is expected to bring together hundreds of exhibitors and presenters, as well as thousands of attendees looking to learn more about green energy, sustainable building, wise use practices and the green lifestyle, is being presented by the Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center. - January 16, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center

CED STREAK Showcase Finale Highlights Four of Area’s Top Tech, Life Sciences Startup Companies

CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it will host the final STREAK showcase of the program’s season Thursday, Jan. 28 from... - January 16, 2010 - CED

San Francisco Food Bank Calls for Volunteers to Participate in National Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Year round, Food Bank volunteers sort, package and ready food for distribution to thousands living at or near the poverty line - January 16, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank

Weiner Family Studios to Donate Proceeds from Family-Oriented iPhone App to Haiti Relief

A Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Weiner Family Studios has decided to donate all of the proceeds from the application this week to the Haiti Relief fund, AmeriCares. - January 16, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios

Local Counseling Practice Offers Low Cost Therapy

If you don’t have insurance, good counseling will cost you $125 an hour, right? Yes, but a local group counseling practice is finding ways to lower costs and provide more affordable therapy options. Lifescapes Counseling Associates has always accepted insurance and offered a sliding scale... - January 15, 2010 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC

SIP Forum Elects New Chairman of the Board of Directors and Board Members; Retains Managing Director

Richard Shockey named new Board Chairman; Eric Burger re-elected and named Chairman Emeritus; Alan Johnston rejoins Board; Marc Robins continues as Managing Director. - January 15, 2010 - SIP Forum

Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010

The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute

Artspace to Host Spring Track-Out Program Courses Beginning Jan. 25-29

Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the visual art center will offer classes as part of an educational program for year-round school track-outs. This program offers intensive-yet-fun, project-oriented classes for students in third through eighth... - January 15, 2010 - Artspace

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Develop GreenSpace Project

Support for the “GreenSpace” project comes from a recent grant of $352,000 awarded to the Community Foundation from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Community Information Challenge. - January 15, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

God’s Green America Honors African Leaders

God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, announced today a call for nominations for its “Change Africa, Change the World” Leadership Awards. Winners will be announced in October 2010 and championed in a book, “Change Africa, Change the World”... - January 15, 2010 - God's Green America

Pasadena Pinot Fest Rings in New Year & Benefits Children Charity

Noir Sponsors Pinot Noir Events Over 3 Days including Public Grand Tasting on Jan. 30 - January 15, 2010 - Hillsides

Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Considers New Designation – “Certificate in Church Risk Management”

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management is considering the creation of a "Church Risk Management" designation and needs assistance in completing a brief on-line survey. - January 15, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management

Kim Brown, IHS Named to CSIA Board

Kim Brown, Vice President Information Technology, IHS is named to the CSIA, Board of Directors - January 15, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) Appoints Financial Expert to Advisory Board

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is pleased to announce that Chester L. (Chet) Reid has agreed to serve on the ICSARM Advisory Board effective immediately. - January 15, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management

Personal Branding Guru Roz Usheroff Highlights WXN Breakfast Panel

Personal branding is a powerful tool for career success. Yet, the formula for how it works is a well-kept secret in business. When you consider all the variables for creating and managing a personal brand, including social media, networking and reputation management, the process can seem like too... - January 15, 2010 - The Usheroff Institute

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