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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OpenTravel Alliance Announces Member Leadership Positions
The OpenTravel Alliance, the travel industry's only distribution specification standards development organization covering multiple segments, today announces its Board of Directors and Interoperability Committee representatives. “OpenTravel thanks our member companies for their input during... - December 18, 2014 - OpenTravel Alliance
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
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
Success Comes with Complications for Xclaimed Ministries
Over 2000 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries 6th Annual Christmas Festival to receive free toys, food, gifts and concert. This was the ministries largest turnout for their Christmas Festival and it leads to questions about next year's event. With the number of people drastically increasing each year; have they outgrown their venue? Can this small ministry afford to relocate? - December 16, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Love A Child Announces Dedication and Opening of Gwo Maché Mirak in Fond Parisien, Haiti
Sustainability development project makes history as the largest open-air market in Haiti. - December 14, 2014 - Love A Child, Inc.
BPD Treatment-Meehl Foundation Offers $17,400.00 Winfield Scholarship
The Meehl Foundation is offering one $17,400.00 scholarship through the generous donation of the Winfield Scholarship fund for the treatment of an occurring mood disorder with Borderline Personality Disorder. - December 13, 2014 - The Meehl Foundation
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Merges with Music for Tomorrow, Uniting Two Standout Music Nonprofits
Two seminal music nonprofits, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) and Music for Tomorrow (MFT), merge in an effort to bolster their compatible missions of aiding in the prosperity and future of jazz music. Based in NYC, ALJA is dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of Afro Latin jazz,... - December 13, 2014 - Music For Tomorrow
SockPanda Spreads the Warmth This Winter
SockPanda on Cross Country Trip to Give Socks to Needy. - December 12, 2014 - SockPanda
Center for Tourette Syndrome Congratulates "The Keeper" as Preparations Continue for 2015 Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy
Soccer superstar and NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome present a life-changing weekend for teens. - December 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Washoe County Proclamation to Protect Nevada's Wild Horses and Burros
On Dec 9, the Washoe County Commission signed and unanimously voted in favor of the Resolution for Wild Horse and Burro Protection in Northern Nevada. Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund joins in the celebration of this momentous occasion as it prepares for the launch of a cooperative agreement between the State of Nevada and local and national non-profit organizations to humanely manage the historic Virginia Range horses. - December 10, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund Announces Opening Date for Their 2015 Application Process
Seven Year Old Scholarship Fund Started by Former NFL Offensive Lineman Tutan Reyes Pushes to Skyrocket Students to Their Next Level of Educational Success. - December 10, 2014 - Beyond the Boroughs
CANTER Colorado is the First CANTER USA Affiliate to be Verified 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, awarded Verified status to CANTER Colorado as of December 1, 2014. Verification means that CANTER Colorado meets the criteria of a true... - December 09, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Post Conference Report - Arabian Child Leadership Conference: The Power of Partnerships
The Arabian Child Leadership Institute is dedicated to increasing and enhancing the knowledge base, skills and competencies of the early childhood administrator through providing opportunities for advanced training, professional growth, networking and support. This year, through their annual conference, the Arabian Child Leadership Institute highlighted the importance of working in partnership in education, health and social care, to ensure children’s protection. - December 07, 2014 - Arabian Child
What Would Love Do Foundation Offering Be the Change Grants
Multi-media company What Would Love Do Int’l (WWLDI) in partnership with the What Would Love Do Foundation (WWLDF) announces it will award individuals $500 Be the Change Grants based on online written applications from its website, www.whatwouldlovedo.org. The Be the Change Grant program... - December 07, 2014 - What Would Love Do Foundation
Nonprofit Grain Squared Gearing Up for Busy 2015 Assisting Farmers in Kitui, Kenya
Grain Squared, a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is aiming to assist farming communities in Kitui, Kenya, with methods and technologies to extend the life of excess harvest to maximize their yield, increase income to better provide for their families. - December 06, 2014 - Grain Squared
Cat Care Society Encourages Year-End Giving on Colorado Gives Day, Throughout December
The Cat Care Society (CCS) will once again participate in Colorado Gives Day, which takes place this year on Tuesday, December 9. The annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving opportunities benefitting local nonprofit organizations. In... - December 06, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Church of Scientology Hosts Human Rights Themed Writers’ Night
The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a special writers’ night to honor human rights and freedom on December 10. - December 06, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Hosts Series of Events to Celebrate Black History Month
The Church of Scientology is planning to celebrate Black History Month with a series of events in February 2015. - December 06, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
World Renowned Animal Sanctuary Asks Animal Lovers to Fund Special Holiday Stockings for Rescued Dogs and Cats
D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, the world's largest no-kill, care-for-life animal sanctuary, continues its holiday tradition of making sure that each of the 1500 animals gets a special stocking each year. - December 04, 2014 - D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
Miami Dolphins Offer Free Youth Clinic for Boys and Girls Ages 6 to 14
Rotary Fort Myers South’s hosts skills session as part of the 26th All-Star Classic. - December 04, 2014 - Fort Myers South Rotary
Nashville Church of Scientology Welcomes Art Gilliam for Book Signing During Black History Month
Art Gilliam shared his experience of growing up in the Deep South during the 1950s in his new book ""One America," and will host a talk and book signing in February. - December 04, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Shop for Success Raises Record-Breaking Funds for Local Dress for Success Programs
Dress for Success SW Florida is pleased to announce this year’s Shop for Success event raised a record-breaking $73,000 to help support Dress for Success SW Florida and its mission of promoting the economic independence of local disadvantaged women. The shopping extravaganza’s previous... - December 04, 2014 - Dress for Success SWFL
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Supporting Torrance Memorial Hospital’s 2014 Premier Holiday Festival Fund Raising Event
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be supporting Torrance Memorial Hospital’s Premier Holiday Festival fund raising event on December 6th, 2014 as part of its community service project. For more information about other Holiday Seasons events at Chinese Community Church of South Bay, go to: http://www.cccsb.com/chinese-community-church-south-bay-christmas-celebration-program-2014/. - December 03, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Guadagno Visits Food Bank of South Jersey as Part of "Season of Service" Campaign
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) will host New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno at its headquarters in Pennsauken on December 3, 2014. The visit is part of the Christie Administration’s Season of Service campaign – a statewide tour that highlights the impact of... - December 03, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in December 2014
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host adoption events for homeless dogs on weekends in December 2014. The rescue group regularly hosts events on weekends at various locations in Morris, Passaic and Essex counties. Interested adopters that can’t make it... - December 03, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Gigaton Gifts Puts a Tree in Every Holiday Card
Low-cost program lets customers fight climate change, deforestation and poverty when sending holiday greetings by helping to restore ecologically critical mangrove forests. - December 02, 2014 - Gigaton Gifts
SavingSpecies, Third Millenium Alliance, and Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque Announce New Partnership to Restore Coastal Forests in Ecuador
New project will connect isolated forests and will protect critically endangered monkeys, birds, and frogs. - December 02, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Tax Defense Network Foundation Now 501(c)(3) Registered Officially by the IRS
Tax Defense Network Foundation is officially approved by the IRS and is now recognized as a nonprofit charitable organization under category (501(c)(3)). All donations made to the Tax Defense Network Foundation will now be tax deductible. - November 30, 2014 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Premium Green Shop Announces Special Offers for the Holiday Season 2014
Premium Green Shop is pleased to announce its Special Offers for the Holiday Season 2014 around the world. Premium Green Shop is the leading global online shop of online courses, eBooks, games, movies, mobile apps, and info products. Also, it promotes a nature-friendly online shopping since it supports different Green-Projects to protect and save wild species and nature ecosystems in danger of extinction around the world. - November 29, 2014 - Premium Green Shop
Will These Kids Make It to School Next Year? Mosqoy Needs Your Help to Fund Their Programs in the Peruvian Andes.
Mosqoy, a registered Canadian-Peruvian charity working with indigenous youth in Peru, funds Peruvian students from rural communities to attend post-secondary education, supports indigenous weavers to sell their traditional textiles at fair-trade marketplaces and works with elementary schools, high... - November 29, 2014 - Mosqoy
Nashville Church of Scientology Observes the Holiday Season
The Nashville Church of Scientology opens its doors to people of all faith traditions and celebrates the holidays with traditional events and get-togethers for friends and families. - November 29, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Child Parent Institute Partners with Local Sonoma County Businesses for #GivingTuesday
The Child Parent Institute (CPI) Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending or Giving Locally with a Purpose this coming Tuesday, December 2nd #GivingTuesday. - November 28, 2014 - Child Parent Institute
Take a Selfie with a Horse & You May Win a Prize
Save the Horses Rescue Farm is encouraging visitors and volunteers to take Selfies with the horses and other animals that call their farm home throughout the month of November. - November 28, 2014 - Save the Horses