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New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Honorary Committee for the 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The 5K walk and family fun run will take place Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - October 10, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Plant Scientist Discovers Basis of Evolution in Violins
Studies of plant leaf shape relevant to musical instruments. - October 10, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Kansas City Innovator Among Finalists in Mobile Future's Innovation Competition
Finalists in National Mobile Innovation Competition Vie for Popular Vote and Judged Prizes - October 09, 2014 - VolunteerMark
Miami to Host the Calliduscloud U.S. Open Netball Championships
St Thomas University is proud to host the 2014 Calliduscloud U.S. Open Netball Championships on November 7 - 9, 2014. - October 08, 2014 - Netball America Inc.
USAF Police Alumni Association Launches Virtual Museum and Memorial
On October 8, 2014, the USAF Police Alumni Association USAFPAA will officially launch. The USAFPAA will protect and preserve the history and heritage of the largest U.S. Air Force career field with an online Virtual Museum and Memorial serving as a historical account of all those who served within the Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces field and as a way to memorialize those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. - October 08, 2014 - USAF Police Alumni Association inc.
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the PBTF. - October 08, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event
DVAM - domestic violence awareness month- is upon us and events are happening across the country to give recognition to victims of domestic violence and the families it impacts. Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV will be hosting an event at Howdy's Concert Venue Friday October 10th from 5-10pm. - October 08, 2014 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
5th Annual Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Wines poured by Livermore Valley’s finest Vintners, including Steven Kent, La Rochelle, McGrail, Bodegas Aguirre, Garre, and Napa’s De Fina Family Cellars. Honoring the Caregiver of the Year: Dr. Carlos Milla, Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Gourmet Food by On the Vine. Live and Silent Auctions. Live Music by Chris LeBel. - October 08, 2014 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Last Days of Early Bird Registration Discount for NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
NJCTS' 5th annual advocacy event is Nov. 15th. - October 07, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Funding Granted for Molestation Prevention
ReInventing The Cycle has been granted $40,000 from the Honor Project to distribute Project S.T.O.P. (Stop The Oppressive Predator) molestation prevention program to 240 elementary schools throughout Ohio. - October 07, 2014 - RITC
Coming Home Rescue Will Host a Garage Sale to Raise Money to Save Homeless Dogs
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization will host a garage sale on October 18, 2014 from 9am-2pm, at 22 Oneida Avenue, Rockaway, NJ. All monies raised will go towards medication, spaying and neutering and supplies to care for homeless dogs the group rescues. To learn more... - October 05, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Webinar to Break the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Asian American Community
Register today at njcts.org for this free presentation - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Has Mission to Help Artists
The Church of Scientology has been offering a service to artists in Nashville since it opened its doors in 2009, bringing in successful musicians, actors and visual artists to present helpful guidance and tips to anyone interested in entering those industries. - October 04, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in October 2014
The dog rescue group regularly hosts events on weekends at various locations in Morris, Passaic and Essex counties. - October 04, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Nekeda Newell Hall Joins Shoes That Fit as Director of Corporate Engagement
Entertainment and Footwear Executive Joins Shoes That Fit to Help Provide Shoes to Kids in Need. - October 04, 2014 - Shoes That Fit
Teens and Specialists Deliver Critical Medical Training
NJCTS Medical Outreach Program delivers powerful grand grounds. - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dine to Benefit the NJCTS Scholarship Program at Osteria Procaccini in Kingston
From now until October 31st the restaurant will donate a percentage of proceeds to help teens with Tourette Syndrome continue their education. - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Freedom Ride Through Pilots n Paws
Hundreds of animals saved from high kill shelters through the joint efforts of Pilots n Paws and volunteer animal rescue groups. - October 03, 2014 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
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
An Evening of Acoustic Rock with Duality
On the evening of October 2nd, 2014, Chennai awaits to be swayed by the Duality rock band, in a fund raiser show at Dr. MGR Janaki College, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai 28, organized by Saraswathy trust. - October 03, 2014 - Saraswathy Trust
In Her Latest Interview, Author and Domestic Violence Survivor, Rebecca Leo, Discusses Her Memoir-Based Novel, "The Flaws That Bind"
As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), author and domestic violence survivor, Rebecca Leo, sits down for an interview with Chloé McFeters, director and producer of the domestic violence documentary You Look a Lot Like Me (www.youlookalotlikeme.com) to discuss her latest book, a memoir-based novel titled "The Flaws That Bind." - October 03, 2014 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
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
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
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
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
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