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Diane Sillan Isaacs Joins The League of Adventurous Women ®
Diane Sillan Isaacs joins Advisory Board of The League of Adventurous Women, a new national women's adventure organization. - August 14, 2014 - The League of Adventurous Women, Inc.
June Hunt Has Agreed to Join Hands with the Liberty Quest Foundation to Add Support to the Streaming Faith Initiative
Liberty Quest Foundation is happy to announce the new association with Hope For The Heart ministry of June Hunt. This partnership will help enhance the Streaming Faith Initiative which is seeking to bring free religious programs to those incarcerated in the Federal BOP. - August 13, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Mary Davis Recently Honored in the Field of Environmental Education. Who Better to Teach About Sharing Nature with Children at Sheldrake Environmental Center?
This fall, recently honored Mary Davis will start teaching Sheldrake's Volunteer Environmental Education Training Program. - August 13, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
"Ten Ways to a Great School Year" on August 13th
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar series continues with tips for a smooth transition from summer. - August 13, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch welcomes Ariel Lev, Membership Engagement Director. - August 13, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Taking Africa from Summit to Success - Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator Builds on Momentum of the US-Africa Leaders Summit
As the US-Africa Leaders Summit comes to a close, attention turns to implementing initiatives that can catalyze the vast potential in African economies. Asante Africa Foundation’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) is in its 4th year of doing just that, and has just released an E-book highlighting the program’s unique approach to preparing youth with 21st century employment skills. - August 12, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
OpenTravel Alliance Announces Its 2014 Advisory Forum Conference to be Held September 22-23
The not-for-profit trade organization will hold its 2014 Advisory Forum at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. - August 11, 2014 - OpenTravel Alliance
Standardbred Retirement Foundation, Inc. in New Jersey is 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 Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF), August 5, 2014. Verification means that SRF meets the criteria of a... - August 10, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
YMCA to Invest in New Equipment to Reduce Potential Concussions
On the cusp of the Fall youth sports season, and in step with the constant effort to minimize concussions in football, the YMCA of Austin is investing in significant improvements to provide increased safety in all of its flag football programs. RockSolid RS1 Soft Shell Head Guards will be used at... - August 10, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Church of Scientology Hosts Practical Seminar for Musicians This Fall
The Church of Scientology announced this week that it is hosting a seminar to help aspiring musicians on October 4, 2014. - August 09, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Bible Gets Digital Makeover for Kids
Bible App for Kids now available in Spanish. - August 09, 2014 - OneHope
Church of Scientology Hosts Sunday Tea for Grandparent’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Tea in honor of Grandparents’ Day. - August 09, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Drug-Free South Wants Every Night to Be a Night Out Against Crimes
Drug-Free South participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - August 09, 2014 - Drug Free South
Achieve Sobriety: The First Website Where You Can Watch Videos of People Sharing About How They Achieved Sobriety
Achieve Sobriety is the first place online where you can watch videos of people sharing their stories about how they have achieved sobriety and what their lives are like sober. - August 09, 2014 - Achieve Sobriety
LPAG's Online Auction of Customized License Plates Launches August 21, Proceeds Benefit Coloradans with Disabilities
Ever wanted a customized vanity plate? From BRONCO to 5280, a local group is auctioning personalized plates for a good cause. License Plate Auction Group (LPAG) will auction four custom license plate registration numbers at a live event on August 21 at 6pm, and will continue the bidding online. Proceeds will help persons with disabilities gain access to SSI, SSDI and Medicaid Long Term Care (MLTC) benefits. - August 09, 2014 - License Plate Auction Group
Fresh Thinking: Growing, Eating, Living Classes at 21 Acres
Think Fresh and plan to learn new skills or expand your current knowledge. 21 Acres is gearing up with a variety of affordable, educational offerings. Cooking, canning, composting and more. - August 08, 2014 - 21 Acres
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, forty-nine aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University and the Institution of... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with Help from the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, nineteen aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. Sponsored by the Camborne School of Mines Trust, the group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Kansas City, HappyBottoms.org Big $500 Winner from Woody's Automotive Group's Monthly Facebook Charity Contest
Woody's is honored to congratulate HappyBottoms.org for receiving enough Facebook votes to win the charity of the month contest sponsored by Woody's Automotive Group with locations in Kansas City, KS and Chillicothe, MO. - August 07, 2014 - Woody's Automotive Group
True Blood Star Teams Up with Central Florida Foundation to Take a Bite Out of Childhood Cancer
Mariana Klaveno, who played Lorena on HBO's hit series True Blood, is teaming up with the Be Brave Foundation to take a bite out of the financial hardships caused by Childhood Cancer. For every $5 you donate below, you will be entered in a drawing to win a signed script from Mariana from True... - August 07, 2014 - Be Brave Foundation
Drug-Free South Spreads Message in East Nashville
Saturday, August 2, was a beautiful, warm day to be in the community. In East Nashville, Drug-Free South participated in a Community Day to spread the Truth About Drugs. - August 07, 2014 - Drug Free South
Missouri Research Consortium Receives $20 Million Grant from National Science Foundation to Study Impacts of Climate Variability
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is part of a state-wide collaborative research project that was awarded a five year, $20 million grant by the NSF. - August 07, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Social Media and Music Team Up to Help Youth
Social network, My Broken Palace, has teamed up with rock powerhouse Nine Lashes to generate brand awareness. - August 07, 2014 - My Broken Palace
Enable America Partners with DirectEmployers to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, the nation’s first nonprofit solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has joined forces with DirectEmployers Association in launching a dynamic and searchable online job portal: EnableAmerica.jobs. This online employment search tool... - August 07, 2014 - Enable America
Paul Barger Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Paul Barger, an attorney whose practice focuses on children with special needs, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Friends of Karen, a children's charity. - August 07, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Quarterly "Checkup" Analyzes Child Protection Reform in Los Angeles
Fostering Media Connections, a San Francisco-based nonprofit journalism organization and publisher of the news website, The Chronicle of Social Change, released its first quarterly “checkup” analyzing the developmental health of Los Angeles County’s child protection reform... - August 07, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections
Motorcyclists in Three States Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin raised more than $157,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 3. More than 500 riders attended the events in Central Valley, N.Y., Cranberry Township, Pa., and Middleton, Wis., to honor our Stars, local children with... - August 07, 2014 - Ride for Kids
At Sheldrake, Summer Isn't Over Yet and Fall is Already Planned
What to do this year in late summer and fall. - August 06, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Students Set Sail with the Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Naval Architecture
From 28th to 31st July, forty aspiring young engineers enjoyed a unique learning experience at Plymouth University. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent four days discovering what is involved in the creation and maintenance of many different types of ships including aircraft carriers,... - August 06, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Smallpeice Trust Helps Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering
From 21st to 24th July, leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer fifty students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. The... - August 06, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Virginia Horse Rescue Recognized with Global Award for Sanctuary Excellence
The Carole Noon Award for Sanctuary Excellence was announced by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) at the Homes for Horses Coalition 2014 Summit. This year’s recipient, Jorg Huckabee-Mayfield of White Bird Appaloosa Rescue, was singled out for her work dedicated to the rescue... - August 03, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
NAFA States Congress Must Develop Long-Term Fix to Highway Trust Fund Issue
Fleet Management insists Congressional effort is good, but nowhere near enough. - August 03, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Students On-Board to a Career in Marine Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty-nine students aged 15 to 17 from schools across the UK, recently attended the Marine Technology course from 21st to 24th July at Newcastle University. The residential programme was designed through a partnership between The Smallpeice Trust and Newcastle University’s School of Marine... - August 03, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 14th to 17th July, fifty-nine teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, was organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the... - August 03, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kickoff Set – August 7, 2014
The kickoff event for 2014 Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2014. The kickoff is a free informative meeting for those interested in learning about Autism Speaks and participating in its signature fundraising event, Walk Now for Autism Speaks. - August 02, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Teens with TS Poised to Shape Life Changing Pilot Progarm
The Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy launches August 1st. - August 02, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Students Steer Towards Careers in Engineering with the Help of the Smallpeice Trust
From 9th to 11th July, one hundred promising young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique hands-on learning experience at Coventry University. Sponsored by the 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust and organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the residential course provided students... - August 02, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Board for a Career in Marine Technology Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 21st to 24th July, one hundred students from schools across the UK attended a Marine Technology course at the University of Portsmouth. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight into the... - August 02, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Eastern National Announces the 2015 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2015 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2015 Passport To Your National Parks®... - August 02, 2014 - Eastern National
Nashville Church of Scientology: Extending the Gift of Happiness on International Day of Friendship
Members of the Nashville Church of Scientology commemorated United Nations International Day of Friendship with a community cleanup on July 29, 2014. - August 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Re-Opens Writers’ Nights Each Wednesday
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville launches new series of writers’ nights, Wednesdays at 7pm. - August 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Gateway Family YMCA and United Water Partner for the Arts Community in Rahway
United Water presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch - August 02, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Free Zumba in Rahway
Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station - August 02, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Judge Approves Agribusiness' Supporter's Candidacy in North Texas
Judge Arthur Ware recently approved, without contention, Trenton Garza’s Declaration of Write-In Candidacy for Justice of the Peace No. 3 in Potter County, Texas. - August 01, 2014 - Trenton Garza for Potter County Justice of the Peace No. 3
United Pegasus Foundation in California is Verified by the 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 United Pegasus Foundation as of July 25, 2014. Verification means that United Pegasus meets the criteria of a... - August 01, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Students on Course for a Career in Biochemical Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 14th to 17th July, thirty-four budding engineers attended a four-day Biochemical Engineering course at University College London (UCL). The course provided 15 and 16 year old students with the opportunity to learn about novel biological therapeutics theories and the importance of biochemical... - August 01, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Get a "Smallpeice" of the Action
From 21st to 24th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology. During the four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds, students enjoyed a unique opportunity to... - August 01, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Third Annual Slow Food Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour - August 23, 2014
The third annual Slow Food Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, and $10 tickets are now on sale at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/786426. This event is a unique opportunity for residents of the greater Santa Cruz area to tour local edible gardens, both... - July 31, 2014 - Slow Food Santa Cruz
Smallpeice Trust Helps Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers
From 21st to 24th July, forty-five teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient railway transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering and railway systems engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 31, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Girls Enjoy an Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 21st to 23rd July, ninety-seven girls aged 12 to 14 years old (Year 8 and 9) from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Bristol. Financially supported by the ERA Foundation and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, this 3-day residential programme... - July 31, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust