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Sweet Celebrations Celebrates 100th Birthday Party
St. Louis non-profit agency marks sweet milestone. - January 13, 2015 - Sweet Celebrations
First Annual Voices of War Anthology to be Published by Veteran Publisher
The first annual VOW Anthology: Voices of War 2014 will be published by The War Writers’ Campaign later this year. An annual publication compiled of authors looking to give something back to their communities. It’s a collection highlighting their stories, their words, and an... - January 12, 2015 - The War Writers' Campaign, Inc.
Joss Whedon (The Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) Donates $50,000 to Honor KNTR Co-Founder Nathan Fillion
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) sincerely thanks Mr. Joss Whedon for his extremely generous gift to the organization in the amount of $50,000. The contribution was made as a tribute to Whedon’s friend and colleague, KNTR co-founder Nathan Fillion. - January 11, 2015 - Kids Need to Read
6th Annual EXPOSURE Concert Against Domestic Violence Announced
The annual, global concert uniting the world against domestic violence for 2015 has been confirmed, dates were announced this week. EXPOSURE Concert 6 will take place June 26-28, 2015. - January 10, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Fred and June MacMurray Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Fred and June MacMurray Foundation. The grant will help support daily operating expenses, making it possible for ECF to improve the lives of children and adults with special needs. “ECF is... - January 10, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Enable America Chairman Richard Salem Calls for Increased Vision Screening
Enable America founder and chairman Richard Salem called for increased efforts to detect vision loss at the 2015 Person of Vision Dinner to honor Jeff and Penny Vinik. Sponsored by Prevent Blindness Florida, the award was presented to the Viniks January 8 at Tampa’s Waterside Marriott... - January 10, 2015 - Enable America
Church of Scientology Hosts Songwriters’ Night for Freedom to Honor MLK Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a special songwriters’ night to honor human rights and freedom on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan 19, 2015. - January 10, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Support Dogs Lives Up to the Challenge
St. Louis agency raises enough money to receive Oklahoma foundation's support. - January 10, 2015 - Support Dogs
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in January 2015
The non-profit dog rescue group will have multiple adoption events during the month of January at various pet store locations throughout Northern New Jersey. - January 09, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
Creative Therapy Options for Tourette Syndrome and Anxiety Disorders Webinar January 21
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome presents Wednesday Webinar series for parents, educators and healthcare professionals. - January 09, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
First Autism Speaks National Capital Area Corporate Breakfast in Richmond to be Held at McGuireWoods February 12, 2015
The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the first area Autism Speaks Corporate Breakfast in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at McGuireWoods. - January 09, 2015 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Professional Options Marks 20-Year Anniversary with a Year of Giveaways
Professional Options, a strategic leadership and management consulting firm, marks its 20th anniversary in 2015 with a full year of contests, giveaways and other festivities. The yearlong celebration is a way for the company to thank its clients and the community for contributing to its success,... - January 09, 2015 - Professional Options
WasTheWord.com is New Christian Social Networking Community Website
WasTheWord.com Announces Launch, New Social Networking Website for Christians Seeking to Connect, Interact. - January 08, 2015 - WasTheWord.com
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Weingart Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Weingart Foundation. The grant will help support daily operating expenses over the next two years, making it possible for ECF to maintain a lifespan of services for children and adults with... - January 08, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
KOSBE Offers "Getting Ready for the Bank" Lunch & Learn
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host “Getting Ready for the Bank” on Thursday, January 22 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The event is presented by First Citizens Bank and co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), and your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. - January 08, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2014 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) recognized 12 winners during the 20th annual KOSBE Awards held at Ridgefields Country Club, on Thursday, December 11. - January 08, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Drug-Free South Resolves to Make 2015 Its Greatest Year Yet
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - January 07, 2015 - Drug Free South
Eastern National Announces New Director of Retail
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kissling announced that Megan M. Cartwright has been selected as Director of Retail for Eastern National. The Director of Retail, a newly created position, will be responsible for the day-to-day retail operations of Eastern National, sales training, inventory... - January 07, 2015 - Eastern National
Kings County Steelers Change Name to Kings County Chiefs
Chiefs will continue their PLAY NYC Initiative allowing New York City kids to play for free. - January 07, 2015 - Kings County Chiefs Youth Football Club
ITDRC and SBCA Announce Satellite CARES Program
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) and Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) announced a partnership and the launch of the Satellite CARES program today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Satellite Community Aid Relief Efforts... - January 06, 2015 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Visionary Dance Theatre Presents "Perseverance" - Fifth Anniversary Dance Concert
This winter Visionary Dance Theatre presents their Fifth Anniversary with the concert "Perseverance" at the Performing Arts Center at Point Loma High School (2335 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92106) on January 23rd-24th, 2015 at 8pm. "Perseverance" is a celebration of... - January 06, 2015 - Visionary Dance Theatre
Visionary Dance Theatre Partnership and Sponsorship with Point Loma High School Theatre & Dance Company
Visionary Dance Theatre (VDT) is excited to announce a new partnership and sponsorship with Point Loma High School (PLHS). Through collaboration with Christina Fulcher, Artistic Director of Theatre & Dance Company at Point Loma High School, PLHS Theatre & Dance Company has become an... - January 06, 2015 - Visionary Dance Theatre
Church of Scientology Unites with Three Other Churches to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. four churches are coming together for a joint service on Sunday, January 18, from 11-2pm. - January 03, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
12 Year Old Founder Presents Talent for Epilepsy's Second Annual Talent & Fashion Show
Grace Edwards, 12 year old Founder of Talent for Epilepsy, will host Talent for Epilepsy's Second Annual Talent & Fashion Show, taking place at Courtyard Irvine Spectrum, 7955 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 on Saturday, January 10, 2015. - January 02, 2015 - Talent for Epilepsy
ITDRC Launches National Disaster Relief Coordination Center
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), a 501(c)3 non-profit of volunteer technologists that provide Information, Communications, and Technology solutions to communities in times of disaster announced the opening of their National Disaster Relief Coordination Center (NDRCC) on... - January 01, 2015 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County: Celebrating National Mentoring Month with a Big Announcement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is getting ready to celebrate National Mentoring Month. The campaign will unlock the stories of four successful mentoring relationships in Ventura County, and the final item to be unlocked will be a Big Announcement by BBSVC – a major search driven by BBSVC that will have a nation-wide impact. - December 31, 2014 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
Empowered Flower Girl Encourages Professionals, Entrepreneurs to Consider Mentoring
January is National Mentoring Month and Empowered Flower Girl's Rasheda Kamaria encourages adults with a big heart and a little time to consider mentoring youth. The social enterprise will partner with metro Detroit's premier social club to launch the Inspiring Professionals Series on January 28, 2015. - December 31, 2014 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Make Your “Someday” Today: New Jersey YMCAs Come Together to Bring Resolutions to Reality
Local YMCAs Hold First-Ever Statewide Fitness Event on Jan. 10 to Promote Positive Personal Change and Good Health. - December 30, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Non-Profit to Jumpstart Trickle-Up Economy
The What Would Love Do Foundation announces it is initiating a new trickle-up economy through a grant program requiring grassroots participation from its website at www.whatwouldlovedo.org. A joint project with What Would Love Do Int’l, the non-profit has set out to redefine charity and... - December 29, 2014 - What Would Love Do Foundation
The Drusilla Campbell Matching Fund is More Than Halfway Toward Its Goal
As the San Diego writing community mourns the loss of one of its successful leaders, Drusilla Campbell, who passed away on October 24, 2014, San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI) is honoring her legacy with efforts to match a $5,000 donation given in her name. The Drusilla Campbell Scholarship and Outreach... - December 25, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Tony Rockliff for Seminar in January
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is proud to bring Tony Rockliff back for a seminar geared toward helping artists advance in their careers. - December 25, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Living Buddha Celebrated with Meditation and Peace Award
H.H. Buddha Maitreya the Christ and his wife, Mandarava Tara, were jointly conferred the 2014 Dr. Ambedkar International Buddhist Award presented in Nagpur, India. Together they have established the Church of Shambhala Vajradhara Maitreya Sangha and Maitreya Monastery in Kelseyville, California. - December 24, 2014 - Church of Shambhala Vajradhara Maitreya Sangha Monastery
2014 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Helping Youth in Tennessee
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools, and in 2014 Drug-Free South took these materials to thousands of students. - December 24, 2014 - Drug Free South
Enable America Expands Programs in 2014 to Better Serve Individuals with Disabilities
The addition and growth of programs and services from Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, are setting the stage for even greater accomplishments in the new year. Included in... - December 24, 2014 - Enable America
Future Pet Partners Therapy Dog Kai Makes Holiday Debut
Meet Kai, a handsome boy and a future Pet Partners therapy dog. Pet Partners will follow his growth on their Facebook page during his first year as he progresses toward becoming a Pet Partners therapy dog. It is appropriate to begin Kai's story on Christmas Day since his name is Norse for... - December 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
LSA Applauds Senate for Clearing Way for ABLE Act to Become Law
Unprecedented Passage Creates Pathway to Independence for People with Disabilities. - December 22, 2014 - Lutheran Services in America
The Elephant Sanctuary Receives Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – the only globally-recognized organization providing standards to identify legitimate animal sanctuaries – has awarded accredited status to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee as of Dec. 10, 2014. As confirmed through an onsite visit by... - December 21, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Louisville Marks 40 Years of Chanukah in the Public Sphere
Chabad of Kentucky to Light Up One of 15,000 Public Menorahs Worldwide, Universal Symbol of Religious Freedom. - December 21, 2014 - Chabad of Kentucky
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 to Organizations Across the Region to Benefit Youth
Eighteen grants made to support the leadership skills of youth as they work to improve their communities and make a difference. - December 21, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2015 Fleet Excellence Awards
Award honoring the best and brightest in fleet profession celebrates its third year. - December 21, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Ethan Jostad Foundation Gives Gift of Childhood Cancer Research
Non-Profit charity donates to pediatric cancer research for most difficult to treat childhood cancers. - December 20, 2014 - Ethan Jostad Foundation for Childhood Cancer
Church of Scientology to Host Black Legends of Basketball Exhibit in February
Black legends from the early years of basketball will be honored during a special reception and week-long exhibit at the Church of Scientology in Feb 2015. - December 20, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Helps Artists Reach Dreams
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre of Nashville is dedicated to its mission to help artists reach their goals and become successful. - December 20, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Goodwill & ARTISANworks Join Forces to Support Artists and Create Jobs
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, headquartered in Rochester, NY, announces that it is partnering with ARTISANworks to create jobs and support local artists throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes area of New York. - December 20, 2014 - Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
Harvardwood's 2014 Writers Competition Winners & Most Staffable TV Writers
Announcing the winners of the 2014 Harvardwood Writers Competition & the writers selected for Harvardwood's Most Staffable TV Writers of 2014. - December 19, 2014 - Harvardwood
Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Hawaii is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, is pleased to announce that Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary (TRR), a charter accredited sanctuary of GFAS and formerly accredited... - December 19, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund Announces Partnership with The Serena Williams Fund
Women’s Tennis Champion Teams Up with Beyond the Boroughs to Send Students to College. - December 19, 2014 - Beyond the Boroughs
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Provided Community Service as Part of Its Christmas Celebration Program
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, performed at the Heritage Rehabilitation Center on December 13, 2014 and at the Bay Crest Care Center on December 14, 2014 as part of its community service project. For more information about other holiday season events at the Chinese Community Church of South Bay, visit: http://www.cccsb.com/chinese-community-church-south-bay-christmas-celebration-program-2014/. - December 18, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebration at ISKCON Bangalore
ISKCON Bangalore, one of the most famous and the large Radha and Krishna temples of the country has launched the facility of free puja in the names of devotees / pilgrims / public. This facility is first of its kind for the benefit of the pilgrims on the auspicious festival of Sri Vaikuntha Ekadashi. - December 18, 2014 - ISKCON Bangalore
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be... - December 18, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service