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GFAS Ready to Support Citywide Bans on Carriage Horses
GFAS, an international sanctuary and rescue center accreditation body, has offered to support finding sanctuary for any retired carriage horses as part of any citywide ban in the U.S. - November 28, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
San Diego Writers, Ink Celebrates 10 Years as a Non-Profit Joining with Other Writer Groups for a Holiday Celebration December 5 from 5-8 P.M.
In celebration of ten years as a hub for the writing community, this December 5th from 5 to 8 pm., San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI) will gather with other San Diego writing groups, writers, readers and NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) writers to celebrate the holidays. All guests are welcome... - November 27, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Santa Paws is Coming to Town
The Cat Care Society (CCS), Lakewood, Colorado's cage-free shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned cats, will host its annual family-friendly bake sale and craft bazaar just in time for the holiday season. The Santa Paws Festival, one of the Denver area's most beloved feline fundraisers, returns for two days only this December. - November 27, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Five Local Schools to Compete in Santa to the Sea Neighborhood Cheer Challenge
NRG Energy will award cash prizes to spirited schools in the Santa to the Sea Contest during its 7th Annual Santa to the Sea half marathon and relay race on Dec. 14 in Oxnard. - November 27, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Midwest Disaster Consortium Created Through Partnership of Lutheran Agencies
Lutheran Disaster Response announces the development of a Midwest Disaster Consortium that will be focused on creating sustainability for essential disaster staff at Lutheran Disaster Response affiliate Social Ministry Organizations within a four-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota,... - November 26, 2014 - Lutheran Services in America
Free Wheelchair Mission's Gift Challenge Exceeds 10,000 Wheelchair Goal
Free Wheelchair Mission is an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities living in impoverished areas in developing nations. FWM is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors the x2 Gift Challenge campaign funded 16,000... - November 25, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Bible More Relevant Than Ever
2 Major Hollywood Blockbusters + 1 Year Anniversary, Millions of Bible App for Kids Downloads - November 24, 2014 - OneHope
Oxnard Auto Center Holds Toy Drive for Santa to the Sea
As presenting sponsor for the 7th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon and Relay race, the Oxnard Auto Center will hold a special Toy Drive from Nov. 24 - Dec. 11 at each of its 11 dealerships. All collected gifts will be donated to the 11th Annual Santa to the Sea Toy Giveaway Event, scheduled... - November 23, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
French Named Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In this role, French will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing marketing, integrated communications and brand strategies for the organization. She also will position CFSEM to current and prospective donors. - November 23, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – The Gift of Choice
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: The Gift of Choice with host Bonnie Groessl MSN. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – Those Weekend Golf Guys
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: Those Weekend Golf Guys – The Voice of the Average Golfer. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – Flavor Living Radio
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: Flavor Living Radio hosted by Bryant Fitzgerald. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – The Janet Love Show
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: The Janet Love Show, hosted by Janet Love. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – Realty Universal Radio
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: Realty Universal Radio hosted by Nathalie Mullinix. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – Health Talk with Dr. Len
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: Health Talk with Dr. Len Brancewicz. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
Racing Babies Take to the Starting Line in Santa to the Sea’s Second Annual Diaper Dash
Santa to the Sea holds its 2nd Annual Diaper Dash Dec. 13 at the Marine Emporium Landing for babies under the age of one who love to crawl. The race is being capped at 35 babies. - November 22, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Details for Holiday "Turkey Drop"
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that its annual turkey drop event will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 8 am to 1 pm, at the organization’s headquarters on 1501 John Tipton Boulevard in Pennsauken, NJ. The largest emergency food provider serving Camden, Gloucester,... - November 22, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
NAFA’s FLEETSolutions Magazine Dives Head-First Into Winter Weather
Association's official magazine recalls the 2013-2014 winter season and the lessons learned from it. - November 22, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Mendham a Success: Event Will Continue Online Through December 15th
The 5th annual walk is raising funds for the NJCTS Education Outreach Program. - November 21, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Kids Need to Read Proud to Partner with Barnes & Noble for Holiday Book Drive
Kids Need to Read (KNTR) is the privileged beneficiary of the annual Holiday Book Drives at two Barnes & Noble locations: Desert Ridge and Chandler Mall. The Holiday Book Drive is the bookseller’s annual program where customers can purchase books to donate to each store’s chosen cause. - November 21, 2014 - Kids Need to Read
BizWorld.org Expands Internationally to Three Additional Countries
BizWorld.org programs now available in Denmark, Mexico and the United Kingdom. - November 21, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Legendary Animal Welfare Activist Asks Animal Lovers for Their Stories to be Included in Upcoming Book on Pet Life After Death
Iconic animal rescuer Leo Grillo has begun compiling a collection of stories, some of them his own, for the upcoming "Rainbow Bridge Is Real!" book and he is searching for people who would like their beloved pet to be included. Grillo is the founder and long time head of D.E.L.T.A. - November 20, 2014 - D.E.L.T.A. Rescue
Creative Chatter Broadens the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Include In-Kind Donations
While #GivingTuesday channels the holiday spending mindset, many families in America want to give but simply cannot. Creative Chatter, a software start-up is utilizing technology to broaden #GivingTuesday to incorporate Americans from all economic backgrounds with the thing they know best: in-kind donations. - November 20, 2014 - Creative Chatter
New Jersey Chapter Chapter of Autism Speaks Awards Grants to Support Local Organizations
141 Service Providers Granted Funding for Programs Across the Country. - November 20, 2014 - Autism Speaks, New Jersey Chapter
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast at AppleBee’s® to Benefit Homeless Dogs and Santa Will Attend
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast at Applebee’s®, 435 Route 46 East, Dover, NJ, on Sunday, December 7, 2014, from 8am-10am to help raise funds to continue to save homeless animals. The cost is $10 per adult and $6... - November 20, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, MU to Hire Four Joint Researchers
Collaboration will strengthen plant and crop research, provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. - November 20, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Community Foundation for Livingston County Partners with Leadership Livingston to Promote Civic Leadership
$20,000 Awarded to Citizen-Driven Projects to Improve Community. - November 19, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Hosts Operation Christmas Child in the Torrance Area
The Children’s Program and the Youth Group program of the Chinese Community Church of South Bay supported its annual Operation Christmas Child event to deliver shoe boxes filled with gifts of love to children all around the world. - November 18, 2014 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
New Chocolate Bars Are Low Glycemic and Benefit Animal Rescues
Three new chocolate bars have recently been introduced by Rescue Chocolate, the 4-year-old B Corporation which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. - November 18, 2014 - Rescue Chocolate
Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage Hosts First Online Charity Auction November 15–22, 2015
In an effort to raise the funding necessary to strengthen foundation programming, the Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage announces their first online Charity Auction, hosted by eBay Giving Works. The online auction begins November 15 at 4 p.m. and will end November 22 at 4 p.m., on the... - November 17, 2014 - Namaskaar Foundation
Beads of Courage™ Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
Beads of Courage, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting children with serious illness, has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Taking place on December 2, 2014 – the Tuesday after... - November 16, 2014 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
Successful "Mind Your Business" Initiative at Stayokay Maastricht and New Expansion Plans Abroad
“Stop dreaming. Start acting. Mind Your Business.” A new international initiative from a young foundation now boosts entrepreneurial spirit in the Netherlands, after having some information sessions in Maastricht. - November 15, 2014 - Smile to the Future
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Opens Art Exhibit by Stephen Hackley
Artwork by Stephen Hackley is now on display at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - November 14, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
John Paul DeJoria Pledges $100K to Dream Foundation to Serve the Final Dreams of U.S. Military Veterans
The co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems and The Patrón Spirits Company presents Dream Foundation with $100,000 commitment at 20th Anniversary Celebration of Dreams Gala. - November 14, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Dream Foundation Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary by Honoring Strength and Spirit of 20,000 Dream Recipients
Distinguished guests, dream recipients and celebrities from around the country came together to raise vital funds to benefit end-of-life dreams. - November 14, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Foster Youth Learn Advocacy Skills & Build Community at Leaders for Change Conference
Foster Youth in Action, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to foster youth advocacy, held its third annual youth leadership conference, Leaders for Change, November 6 – 10, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. - November 14, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections
Virginia Horse Rescue Presented with Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) presented the sixth Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence an during an open house at White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue Saturday on November 8. Many supporters were in attendance in support of the award presentation and to visit the rescued... - November 13, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference
Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Drug-Free South Distributes Booklets at Stand at the Cross
Drug-Free South joined the Stand in the Gap Coalition on Saturday for its event “Stand at the Cross.” - November 12, 2014 - Drug Free South
Drug-Free South Raising Student Awareness
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to Tennessee students. - November 12, 2014 - Drug Free South
Coming Home Rescue Raffles an iPad Air to Help Save More Dogs
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, is raffling a 16GB WiFi iPad Air (retail value $499) to help save more dogs. All monies raised will go towards medication, spaying and neutering and supplies to care for homeless dogs the group rescues. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each... - November 12, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Mighty Oaks Warrior Program Supporting U.S. Military and Their Families All Across the Globe
Sarah Palin keynotes MOWP 4th annual fundraiser hosted by WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, Texas. - November 11, 2014 - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Hope Mobile Pantry for Veterans
Veterans in need of a helping hand will soon have it consistently from the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ). The largest source of emergency food assistance in South Jersey, FBSJ is adding the Army National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill, NJ to the list of sites that it will service regularly with its... - November 10, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
A Dutch NGO Offers a Unique Opportunity to the Young to Volunteer Abroad
Smile to the Future organizes new humanitarian trips to Africa in 2014. - November 10, 2014 - Smile to the Future
Family Central to Host First Annual Step Forward for Kids 5K Walk to Benefit South Florida Families
Family Central, Inc. is hosting its first 5K walk fundraiser to benefit disadvantaged families in South Florida. A Royal Caribbean cruise and Miami Dolphins tickets are among top prizes. - November 08, 2014 - Family Central, Inc.
Day One of NAFA's 2014 International Fleet Academy Exceeds Expectations
The global fleet event continues to impress and educate on the complexities of running international fleets. - November 08, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Fencing Center is on the Move - New Location at 1290 S 1st Street, San Jose
San Jose's oldest and most prestigious fencing club is quadrupling in size and moving back to First Street just south of downtown. The new location is a former furniture store's 15,400 square feet at 1290 S. First Street. Grand opening party Nov 8, 2014 (10 am to 3 pm). All are invited. - November 07, 2014 - The Fencing Center
KOSBE Announces 2014 KOSBE Impact Award Nominees
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced three nominees for the 20th Annual KOSBE Impact Award. At a special recognition event on Thursday, December 11th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Club at Ridgefield’s in Kingsport, Tennessee, the winner... - November 06, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Coming Home Rescue to Hold 5th Annual Wreath, Ornament and Grave Blanket Fundraiser to Benefit Homeless Dogs
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will hold its fifth annual Holiday Wreath & Ornament Fundraiser through November 22, 2014. New this year is a limited quantity of Grave Blankets. - November 06, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue