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Tim Timmerman Named BSA's 2014 Distinguished Citizen
Tim Timmerman, Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, has been named recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Central Texas. - October 03, 2014 - Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Sherrill Cannon, P.J. Hartenaus Win 2014 Principals’ Award for Independently Published Children’s Literature
Awards recognize excellence in independently published books for children. - October 03, 2014 - Kabuki Helps
Anne Angeles Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen announced that Anne Angeles, a senior marketing executive who has developed strategic initiatives for building the American Express, Prudential Financial, and American International Group brands, has been elected to its Board of Directors. - October 03, 2014 - Friends of Karen
NJCTS Welcomes Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen to NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The 5th annual 5k walk and family fun run is Saturday, Nov. 15th. - October 02, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Charities to Take Part in Santa to the Sea’s Charity Challenge
Race participants can join in and help raise funds for one of five local charities. - October 02, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
CNN's Lisa Ling Hosts Benefit to Empower Youth in Foster Care
Lisa Ling, executive producer and host of CNN’s new docu-series THIS IS LIFE will emcee "Late Night with FMC," a mock talk show to highlight how journalism can improve the lives of vulnerable children. - October 02, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections
NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Standard Program Passes Important Milestone
NAFA Fleet Management Association's tool to standardize sustainability practices crosses important development hurdle. - October 02, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Paralympic Gold Medalist Hosts 2nd Annual Black Tie & Sneaker Casino Night Charity Event
April Holmes Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, committed to enhancing the life experiences of those living with physical and learning disabilities is hosting its 2nd Annual Black Tie & Sneaker Casino Night Charity Event at the Adventure Aquarium on the waterfront of Camden, NJ, October 10, 2014. - October 01, 2014 - April Holmes Foundation, Inc.
Superkids Stand Up to Bullying: Free Anti-Bullying Workshop Sponsored by Investors Bank & the Martial Arts Arena
Local children pledge to Take Action & Stand Up to Bullying and learn how to Identify, Avoid & Stop Bullying. - October 01, 2014 - The Martial Arts Arena
The Dance Continues at the 35th Annual Spiral Dance Ritual in San Francisco
On November 1, 2014, Reclaiming, a San Francisco Bay Area based international spiritual network of Pagans and Witches, celebrates its 35th Anniversary of the Spiral Dance Ritual at Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco. This annual Reclaiming ritual is one of the largest and oldest Pagan ceremonies in... - October 01, 2014 - Reclaiming
Child Parent Institute Begins Construction on a New School Campus
The Child Parent Institute (CPI) broke ground on a new school campus for New Directions, a non-public school which offers both therapeutic and educational services for students needing extra support. - October 01, 2014 - Child Parent Institute
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center to Participate in Iron and Steel Run – NYC to Quantico
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) announced today that it will provide communications support for the FDNY-Marine Corps Association Iron and Steel Run – NYC to Quantico, VA on October 4, 2014. The FDNY-Marine Corps Association invited the ITDRC to participate in the... - October 01, 2014 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Las Vegas Motorcyclists Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 10th Las Vegas Ride for Kids raised $65,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 28. More than 300 riders attended the event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to honor local children with brain tumors. The Las Vegas Stars were Alex, Bradley, Cheyenne, Hannah,... - October 01, 2014 - Ride for Kids
NJCTS Announces District 15 Legislators Join 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - October 01, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"Trade Secrets of a TS Doctor" Webinar Offers Insight Into the Thought Process Behind Treating Tourette
NJCTS presents this Wednesday Webinar on October 1st. - October 01, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chicago’s First FIGHT2FEED Mission to #DoSomething and Feed It Forward
Local Volunteers Come Together to Make a Difference in Hunger in Our Chicago Neighborhoods - September 30, 2014 - I Want That, Inc
GreaterGood.org and Rescue Bank Announce Merger
After successfully collaborating to deliver more than 80 million meals of donated pet food to animal rescues across America since 2011, GreaterGood and Rescue Bank have formally merged. With this merger, GreaterGood welcomes Rescue Bank to the GreaterGood.org family, an innovator in developing and... - September 29, 2014 - GreaterGood
John Paul DeJoria and Genentech Honored at Dream Foundation’s 2014 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Special guests and foundation friends will gather for 20th Anniversary celebration on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. - September 28, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Prison Fellowship Has Agreed to Support Liberty Quest in Its Streaming Faith Initiative to Enhance Access to Christian Streaming Audio in the BOP
Prison Fellowship, the world's largest outreach to prisoners, is devoted to helping prisoners and their families reunite in a Christian fellowship of hope and rebirth, has agreed to support the Streaming Faith Initiative whose mission is to improve access to 21st Century faith-based programming to those incarcerated. - September 28, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Screen Newborns for Terminal Disease
Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1559 into law today which will implement newborn screening in the state for a deadly genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) that affects approximately 1- 15,000 children. - September 27, 2014 - The Myelin Project
Your Best Brain - The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom
A Benefit Workshop for The Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. October 26, 2014 Your brain is the bottom-line for how you feel and act: change your brain, and you change your life. In this four-hour workshop on Sunday, October 26, 2014, in San Rafael, CA. What will be... - September 27, 2014 - Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
Hunger in America Report Reveals Food Bank of South Jersey Served Nearly 200,000 Individual Clients in 2013
Residents Receiving Assistance from South Jersey’s Largest Emergency Food Provider More than Doubled Over Four-Year Period - September 27, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Church of Scientology Hosts Art Gilliam for "One America" Book Signing
Art Gilliam shared his experience of growing up in the Deep South during the 1950s in his new book "One America." He will be delivering a talk and book signing on Feb 21 at the Church of Scientology in Nashville. - September 27, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Featured in National Geographic Series, the Future of Food
Research to improve agriculture productivity using cutting-edge technology at the Danforth Center is featured in the October issue of National Geographic. - September 27, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Drug-Free South Plans to Stand at the Cross
Drug-Free South will join the Stand in the Gap Coalition for its November event “Stand at the Cross.” - September 26, 2014 - Drug Free South
Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors in Alabama, California
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Alabama and California raised more than $118,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 21. More than 500 riders attended the events in Leeds, Ala., and Cardiff, Calif., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Alyssa, Bayleigh, David,... - September 25, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Announces Expanded Cancer Support Programs
Local health, education and arts nonprofit expands programs to provide healing experiences for those living with cancer - September 25, 2014 - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces New Board Chair and Two New Board Members
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Smith as its new Chairperson of the Board and the addition of Steven Beltran and Mary Kayne to the Board. “For only the second time since ECF was established in 1946, the ECF Board has elected a... - September 25, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Vendors Needed for Two-Day Santa to the Sea Finish Line Festival
Up to 9,000 people expected to attend. - September 24, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
#SamadiChallenge Inspires Women to Promote Prostate Health
The #SamadiChallenge has gone viral on Facebook. Women from across the United States are taking Dr. Samadi's challenge to promote the importance of a healthy prostate and the need for men to get their PSA levels tested. - September 24, 2014 - Women for Prostate Health
Drug-Free South Reaches Hispanic Community at El Protector Festival
The Drug-Free South community organization distributed booklets to the multicultural community who attended the El Protector Festival this past weekend. - September 24, 2014 - Drug Free South
Worth It Project Works to End Child Slavery Through Life Insurance Purchases
St. Louis-based BryanMark Group launches Worth It Project a life insurance based charitable endeavor focused on the fight against child slavery. - September 24, 2014 - Worth It Project
Fire Sprinkler Advocates Spearhead Drive to Build Fire Safe Homes Through South Shore Habitat for Humanity Project
Home fire sprinkler installation event at Hanover site Wednesday, September 24 at 10 am. The Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition is providing its time and manpower to provide fire-safe homes for deserving South Shore Families. As part of South Shore Habitat for Humanity's work in Hanover, the... - September 24, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management
Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida
Heal Team 6 Hosts Dallas Stetsons, Stilettos, and Sportscars Evening
The Association of Horizon, Inc. has been chosen by Heal Team 6 to be the sole beneficiary of its upcoming charity event “DALLAS” Stetsons, Stilettos, & Sportcars that will take place on November 8, 2014 at Lake Forest Sportscars from 6:00-11:30pm. Dallas will be an exciting night... - September 22, 2014 - Association of Horizon, Inc.
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project – Calling All Radio Hosts
New radio network offers an outlet for current hosts and shows, with proceeds funding homeless shelters. - September 22, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
The Cassata Family Foundation Donates $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp
Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee and Nicole Cassata of "The Frank Cassata Family Foundation" donated $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp of Wheatley Heights, NY. The Cassata Family Foundation hosted a charity Casino Night event at Westbury Manor. - September 21, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Accredits Zuma’s Rescue Ranch
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), is the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Zuma’s Rescue Ranch Zuma’s Rescue Ranch (ZRR) first achieved Verification status by GFAS in... - September 21, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Banned Book Quote of the Day Contest
The San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI) is celebrating Banned Books Week, September 21 to 27 by hosting a daily prize giveaway where contestants can win a prize for stating the best banned book quote of the day. Each day SDWI will post a new award participants can win. Prize giveaways will include free... - September 20, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
The First Tee Of The Triangle’s 10th Anniversary Gala to Feature Governor Pat McCrory, Annika Sörenstam
Governor and Internationally Lauded Female Golfer to be Special Guests at Local Youth Development Organization’s Special Event on Sept. 20 - September 19, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Drug-Free South Travels to Jefferson County
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - September 19, 2014 - Drug Free South
District 16 Legislators Join 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - September 19, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Hosts Americas Regional Conference in White Plains, New York, October 26-28, 2014
The International Ultraviolet Association is hosting the Americas Regional Conference in White Plains, New York, October 2628, 2014. Keynote Presenters are Marvin DeVries, President of Trojan Technologies and Paul Rush, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, New York City. - September 18, 2014 - International Ultraviolet Association
Listener Supported Ave Maria Radio Will be Joining the Streaming Faith Initiative to Provide Free Religious Audio Programming to Inmates in the BOP
Liberty Quest is announcing the second Catholic group to support the Streaming Faith Initiative by making it audio programming available for prisoners. Ave Maria Radio extends its colorful mission to be a dynamic Catholic apostolate committed to spreading the Gospel through various media outlets. - September 18, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Governor Brown Appoints ECF President Scott Bowling to California's Board of Behavioral Sciences
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is proud to announce that California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Scott Bowling, Psy.D., President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), to the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavior Sciences (BBS) for... - September 18, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
IJIS Institute Seeking Nominations for Innovation Award
The nomination process for the IJIS Institute’s annual Innovation Award, recognizing advancements in information integration and interoperability, is open until Nov. 5. - September 18, 2014 - IJIS Institute
Local Developer Turns Burned Building Into 120-Foot Art Mural for the City of Nacogdoches
Local property owners of Three Skies No Limits gift the city with a hand painted mural by SFA students depicting the rich history of Nacogdoches. - September 17, 2014 - Three Skies No Limits
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Helps Lifelong Increase Ability to Nourish the Community's Chronically Ill
Local Non-Profit Food Program Opens New Meal Production and Packaging Operations in Georgetown. - September 17, 2014 - Lifelong
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host Second "Hunger Games"
Fundraising Event with Corporate Partners Raises Hunger Awareness and Helps Fund Kids Initiatives - September 17, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Motorcyclists Contribute $149,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Maryland and Pennsylvania raised more than $149,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 14. More than 300 riders attended the events in Ellicott City, Md., and Phoenixville, Pa., to honor their Stars, local children with brain tumors: Althea, Elizabeth,... - September 17, 2014 - Ride for Kids