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Entertainment Industry Gives Back to the Kids
200 representatives from the entertainment industry raised $70,000 in one evening at The Cynopsis Foundation Charity Dinner and Auction at Chelsea Pier Sixty. 100% of the funds raised will go to Kids In Need and EarthEcho, two charities dedicated to enhancing and improving the lives of generations to come. - August 31, 2008 - The Cynopsis Foundation, Inc
Stanton Lions Provide Vision Care for 2008-2009 School Year
Stanton Lions provide eye care to needy children. - August 31, 2008 - Stanton Lions Club
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Named Company Charity of Choice for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization has been named company charity of choice for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q (SCNB), North Carolina’s largest barbecue chain restaurant. As SCNB’s... - August 31, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
IMC-USA Expresses Alarm at Anti-Christian Violence in Orissa; Demands the State and Central Governments to Act Immediately
Indian Muslim Council-USA (IMC-USA), an advocacy group working toward safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, denounces in the strongest terms, the ongoing massacre of Christians and the killing of the Hindutva leader in the Indian state of Orissa. According to news reports,... - August 30, 2008 - Indian Muslim Council-USA
The Ophelia Project Begins Pilot Project Addressing Cyberbullying
The Ophelia Project will launch a pilot project that addresses cyberbullying at three Erie County schools during September. This pilot project, developed by cyberbullying consultant Erika Dauber and Ophelia staff, will raise awareness about cyberbullying and provide teachers and students with... - August 30, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
Speaking Of Women’s Health Names Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced that Linda Larsen, a professional who helps people increase communication and self-esteem... - August 30, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
BizCentral USA Strategies Help Make Dreams a Reality for Small Business Owners
BizCentral USA is celebrating their contribution to the accomplishments of over 500 small businesses with the development of a redesigned website featuring enhanced products and features. Since 2005, BizCentral has been dedicated to helping small businesses achieve success. Offering a variety of... - August 30, 2008 - BizCentral USA
Weizmann Institute of Science Annual Dinner to be held Sept. 20: Northfield’s Theodore F. Perlman to Receive 2008 Leadership Award
Plans to endow first Chicago professional chair to be announced at event, which also celebrates 75 year association of Chicago with Weizmann. - August 30, 2008 - Weizmann Institute of Science / ACWIS
Mother and Child Survival Project Showing Success in the Democratic Republic of Congo
An effort to save the lives of mothers and children in the DR Congo, where maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world, is showing signs of success. - August 30, 2008 - IMA World Health
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign Engages Families from Lesoma Village in Botswana
Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. - August 29, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Child Alert Center Charities Announces Broadcast of "Still Missing" in Jacksonville, FL
Child Alert Center Charities (CAC Charities), is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization committed to bringing awareness of missing children to local communities through public television broadcasting. The company's goal is to make the shows available to 24 markets across the United States and help... - August 29, 2008 - Child Alert Center Charities
CharityNet USA Unveils Redesigned Websites with More Features and Expanded Services to Assist Nonprofits
Resources for charities and nonprofit organizations just got easier to find with the launching of the new website for CharityNet USA. The site, which acts as a national "one-stop" portal, is focused on supporting the administrative needs of the nonprofit sector and can be found at... - August 28, 2008 - BizCentral USA
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Player Selected to 2008 NSCAA Rankings Committee - Nicole Gervais to Serve as West Region Division III Women Representative
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (www.HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) today announced that one of its players, Nicole Gervais, was selected to serve on the 2008 Senior Rankings Committee for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The NSCAA conducts the most widely recognized national... - August 28, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
New "Christian" Look for Old Company
Entrepreneur Michele Johnson has decided to transform her company into a truly "Christian" organization. "This is the best thing for the company. I feel that in order for God's hand to be on your work, you have to be doing his work." The owner is now also an author and motivational speaker, and is very excited about this new transition. - August 28, 2008 - TRINITE3
Family Relief Fund of Sacramento, CA to Host Formal Charity Ball, September 27, 2008
Family Relief Fund, helping families who have a critically ill child, is holding a Black and White Masquerade event in West Sacramento at the Ramada Plaza on September 27, 2008 from 7-10p.m. Tickets at eventbrite on the net. - August 28, 2008 - Family Relief Fund
NCACC Adopts Resolution Urging Environmental Review Commission to Study Yadkin Licensing Options
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the state’s Environmental Review Commission (ERC) study to examine the effects of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project relicensing on issues vital to North Carolina’s future clean water supply. - August 28, 2008 - Stanly County
Aetna Commits to Utilizing Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Aetna Inc. joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - August 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The New Generation Gap
i4cp Study: Almost 70% of Companies Don’t Have Programs to Deal with the Different Generations in the Workforce. - August 27, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
NJ Physicians Band Together for Savings: Group Purchasing Promises Discounts to Doctors
NJ Physicians, an association of New Jersey medical doctors, announces the creation of a group purchasing plan offering savings of five to 15 percent on a wide range of products and services. - August 27, 2008 - NJ Physicians
Pacific Film Archive and the Bancroft Library Create the Film Arts Foundation Collection
The “Film Arts Collection” to Document Over 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking in the San Francisco Bay Area. - August 27, 2008 - Film Arts Foundation
Pastor Cedric Richardson Joins Dr. Bishop Veynell Warren for a 9th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
Dr. Bishop Veynell Warren, one of today’s most philosophical and prophetic ministers, is preparing to celebrate nine years as a pastor. The celebration dates for the pastoral anniversary are September 15 -17 (7:30pm nightly) with close out on September 21 at 3:30pm. Warren, Pastor of the New... - August 27, 2008 - New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
Join Northern Virginia's Biggest Nail Party
Women Building & Investing in Success is excited to host Bodacious Mary Foley as she helps women throughout the country to Live Like Your Nail Color. - August 27, 2008 - Women Building & Investing In Success
Smallpox Eradication Commemoration 2010 Secretariat Launched at Emory University's Global Health Institute in Atlanta, Ga.
Emory Global Health Institute Launches Secretariat for 2010 Commemoration of Smallpox Eradication. Highlights: • The Emory Global Health Institute and veteran smallpox eradication workers from around the world are launching a secretariat to plan for events in 2010 commemorating the 30-year... - August 27, 2008 - Smallpox Eradication Commemoration (SEC2010) Secretariat
Divorce Support Programs Set to Begin at Doylestown United Methodist Church
Doylestown United Methodist Church announces the starting date of the fall session of its DivorceCare programs. - August 27, 2008 - Doylestown United Methodist Church
University Club to Participate in ClubCorp’s 2nd Annual Charity Classic: Celebrating a Legacy on September, 26, 2008
$100.00 per-person includes charitable contribution, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, tax, gratuity, and parking. Seating will be tables of eight or a table of ten for $900.00. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction. 8:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner. 8:00 - 11:00 PM Music and Dancing. Please make your reservations early as this is sure to be a sell-out event at http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com. or call 904.396.1687. - August 27, 2008 - University Club
IMA World Health to Help Rebuild South Sudan’s Health Systems
A Maryland-based healthcare nonprofit has undertaken a monumental task: Rebuilding the crumbling remains of South Sudan's healthcare systems in the states of Upper Nile and Jonglei. - August 27, 2008 - IMA World Health
UK£1.6 Million Deal a Milestone for Scotland's Caledonian Forest
Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life today has announced its successful purchase of the 10,000 acre Dundreggan Estate in Glen Moriston in the Scottish Highlands – one of the largest areas of land in the UK bought for forest restoration. - August 27, 2008 - Trees for Life
Ken Kuykendall, IFRS Tax Line of Service Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on The impact of IFRS on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars has announced today that Ken Kuykendall, IFRS Tax Line of Service Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “The impact of IFRS: Getting Ready for the... - August 27, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Mom and Purple Healthcare Bus Roll Through Ohio
Atlanta mom and attorney Kathie McClure and the VoteHealthcare.org Bandwagon Tour are rolling through Columbus, Athens, Dayton and Toledo this week as part of a National Tour to raise awareness about the millions of Americans who are struggling to find affordable health care. Upcoming Ohio events will include a public forum on August 28th with the American Medical Students Association at Wright State University and the Toledo Labor Day Parade. - August 26, 2008 - VoteHealthcare.org
Musicians from World Famous Bands Meet and Jam Together in Baltimore to Help Critically Ill Children
Musicians from such bands as the Billy Joel Band, Bon Jovi, Kiss and others perform for one night at Rams Head Live in Baltimore to benefit programs of the Casey Cares Foundation. Musicians perform on stage and also mingle "up close and personal" with the crowd during the 6th Annual Rock and Roll Bash which includes music, cocktails, dinner, dancing, auctions and other entertainment. Emcees include Lynn Hoffman, host of A & E Network's Private Sessions and Tony Perkins, weatherman and musician. - August 26, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar Entitled: "Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information" on 11/19/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar entitled “Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information” This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM... - August 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
MasterPlans Ranks No. 111 on the 2008 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 1,797.0%
Business planning consultancy, MasterPlans, makes Inc. Magazine's top 500 fastest growing companies list. - August 26, 2008 - MasterPlans
Sergey Volkov, CPA, CFA, Director, Structured Finance Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting on 1/20/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Sergey Volkov, CPA, CFA, Director, Structured Finance Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting... - August 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Orange County Expert on Human Trafficking and Slavery to Speak to International Conference of Private Investigators
A seminar on human trafficking and slavery will be presented to an international gathering of private investigators and security professionals at the annual World Association of Detectives conference in Denver, CO in September. - August 26, 2008 - S.T.R.I.K.E. Force Training
The Eccentric Club’s Daring Comeback
The Eccentric Club, once an important institution in the British society, closed down in the mid-1980s, is about to make a daring comeback to the London clubland on 29th of August - this time not in Mayfair, but in Bloomsbury. - August 25, 2008 - The Eccentric Club (UK)
The Rainforest Site Visitors Can "Gift" Land in Paraguay
To help preserve the San Rafael rainforest, The Rainforest Site has created a Gift That Gives More™ to benefit the World Land Trust’s efforts to buy this land and place it under permanent protection from future development. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
The Breast Cancer Site Teams with RAM to Help Women in Guyana
The Breast Cancer Site recently created a Gift That Gives More™ for the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) to help Amerindian women in rural villages in Guyana. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
Be Sweet to Your Honey: Hunger Site's Beekeeping Gift Gives More
The Hunger Site’s “Beekeeping” Gift helps families in Central America supplement their income by raising honeybees. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust Needs Help for Fundraising
12,000 0.42 Postage Stamps Needed for Fundraising to Help Support The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust programs, Services and Activities. - August 25, 2008 - The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust
Time for School … Time for Bullying Prevention
Love Our Children USA announced today that bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in a few weeks, parents, teachers and school administrators should take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. - August 25, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
Supermodel's Support for RHA Howell Care Center Prompts Compelling Story
The fact that supermodel/actress Shakara Ledard was coming to the RHA Howell River Bend Center in New Bern, NC, enticed a local reporter to attend a small groundbreaking ceremony for the center’s therapeutic greenhouse. But when the New Bern Sun Journal’s Matt Tessnear got there, the... - August 25, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Focus28 Announces Launch of Website for Bariatric Patients
Focus 28, inc. announced today that it has launched a new website, focus28.com. The website took over two and one half years to build and is geared to meeting the needs of obese individuals who are either preparing to undergo bariatric weight loss surgery or have already undergone the procedure. - August 24, 2008 - Focus28, inc.
Patent Validates EOS Remediation's Strong Foundation of Intellectual Property
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent reissue to Solutions-IES. The reissued patent, U.S. Patent No. RE40448, is for groundwater bioremediation using... - August 24, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Seeks Women Players - Last Chance Before Fall Kick-Off
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club announced today that it is looking for a few good women. - August 24, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Facing the Future with Hope Now© Announces Virtual Community Services
Facing the Future with Hope Now, is a non-profit agency whose mission is to eradicate poverty i.e. violence and lower recidivism through education. - August 24, 2008 - Facing the Future With Hope Now
Edmund Benson, Co-Founder of the Arise Foundation, Celebrates His 79th Birthday by Contributing Over 100 Life Management Books to the International Nonprofit Community
Once labeled a troublemaker and at-risk kid himself, Edmund Benson started the ARISE Foundation in 1986 to teach life skills to youth in the juvenile justice system. Benson is now celebrating his 79th birthday by giving over 100 important books to the international nonprofit community by allowing them to be translated and used under a creative commons license free of charge. - August 24, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
Valonda Calloway Named Master of Ceremonies for Me Fine Foundation’s 3rd Annual Purse Gala
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Valonda Calloway, WRAL anchor, has been named Master of Ceremonies for the organization’s 3rd Annual Purse Gala scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel... - August 23, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education and Research Institute Announces the Addition of a New Life, Love & Family Section on www.kabbalah.info
Kabbalah explains the best way for women to go about getting what they need. - August 23, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Sheet Metal Workers Endorse Senator Barack Obama for President
The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, AFL-CIO (SMWIA) endorsed Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States at its annual SMWIA Business Agent’s Conference in Orlando, FL. This endorsement follows a process that saw an overwhelming majority of sheet metal... - August 22, 2008 - SMWIA
Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue to Lead Dress for Success Triangle NC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Nonprofit Opening Coincides with Women’s Equality Day. - August 22, 2008 - Dress for Success Triangle NC