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Double Amputee to Parachute Into Coca-Cola 600

Dana Bowman to deploy special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes at Sunday’s race. - May 21, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

New Jersey School District Piloting BizWorld.org Programs

Edison Township Public Schools implementing BizWorld® in 17 classrooms across three schools. - May 21, 2014 - BizWorld.org

Danforth Plant Science Center Set to Grow

Construction Begins on New $45 Million Addition to its Facility. - May 21, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

First Aquapol Device in the Americas Installed at Nashville Church of Scientology

Aquapol is a new, eco-friendly system that eradicates damp rising problems and dries out buildings. - May 21, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Givecoin.info Announces Partnership with Do A Bit of Good: World's First Charitable Mining Screensaver

Givecoin, first cryptocurrency to distribute shares to charities, has partnered with Do A Bit of Good: a nonprofit cryptocurrency-mining screensaver which donates shares to charities and causes. - May 20, 2014 - Givecoin Foundation

doabitofgood.com Joins the Givecoin Foundation to Give Away 200,000 Coins

New charitable giving communications platform doabitofgood.com announces partnership with crypto-currency developers Givecoin.info to create virtuous cycle of giving through distribution of charity focused Bitcoin alternative. - May 20, 2014 - Strength in Numbers Foundation

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center to Participate in Laguna Hills Mobile Hospital Training Center

Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of sepsis are crucial to improving patient outcomes and saving lives in hospitals. In an effort to reverse a national trend of increasing sepsis rates, Saddleback Memorial is participating in a Sepsis Quality Initiative Program by Medical Simulation... - May 20, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

The Orchids of Light Foundation Announces “The Same Heart” 2014 Spring Gala

With special musical guest Poundcake (featuring Teddy Thompson, Jeff Hill, and Ethan Eubanks). A spring fundraiser to complete the landmark documentary “The Same Heart.” - May 20, 2014 - Orchids of Light

American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Celebrates National Eosinophil Awareness Week

May 18 – May 24, 2014 - May 19, 2014 - APFED

Suzanne Hodge Pugh Receives Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina

Aldersgate President & CEO Suzanne Hodge Pugh received the Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina on Wednesday, May 14, at the association’s annual spring conference. This marks the fourth award Aldersgate has received for leadership since 2008. - May 18, 2014 - Aldersgate UMRC, Inc.

The Gratitude House Teaches Healing Through Hands‐on Workshops

The Gratitude House, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), aims to bring joy through art and meditation. - May 18, 2014 - United Charitable Programs

Family Ponding at the Larchmont Reservoir with Sheldrake Environmental Center

Family fun with Sheldrake on June 1st. Join Sheldrake and look to see who is living in in their local pond. Come help Sheldrake welcome the much awaited warm weather. - May 17, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center

Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Financial Literacy Grants Made Available Through the Support of Wells Fargo

The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) is proud to announce it is partnering with Wells Fargo to establish a statewide financial literacy program for students in adult education/literacy, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs. Financial education promotes... - May 16, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition

Award-Winning Nephrologist Offers Insights on Hernias in Dialysis Patients

Putting fluid into the peritoneal cavity for dialysis leads to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Occasionally, this can lead to complications such as hernias. Dr. Joanne Bargman, FRCPC, will provide insights on an unusual subject that is not so uncommon for dialysis patients. - May 16, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada

"A Celebration of Hope" Gala Benefits New Home of MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial

Special Recognition Given to Laguna Woods Resident for Donation Towards Cancer Institute and Services - May 15, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman

Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Cumberland County to Host the 2014 North Carolina Road Cycling State Championships

The Carolinas Cycling Association (CCA) is proud to announce that Wade NC, Cumberland County, has been selected as the site for the 2014 North Carolina Road Cycling State Championships, June 14 -15. - May 15, 2014 - Cross Creek Cycling Club

Stonehill College and Thayer Academy Team Up with South Shore Habitat for Humanity to Kick Off National Women Build Week

South Shore Habitat for Humanity teams up with local students to support Humanity International’s National Women Build Week, May 3-10. South Shore Habitat campus chapters at Thayer Academy and Stonehill College built and painted picnic benches to grace the two new homes now underway on Center Street in Hanover. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity

Local Television Star, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Team Up for National Women Build Week

South Shore Habitat for Humanity and partners participate in National Women Build Week challenging women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in their local communities. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity

ECF Announces Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House

The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) welcomes the community to its Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House at 431 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, from 12noon to 2pm. “Serving the community since 1968, ECF’s Art Center Program has a long history... - May 15, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird

Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team in Training Announce a Gala Evening & Fund Raiser at Ray's Boathouse, Seattle on 29th May. Keynote Speaker - Anna Cummins.

LLS Gala Evening & Fund Raiser featuring Anna Cummins Gold Medalist, Women's 8+ Rowing 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms Cummins will speak in support of the first ever rowing crew for Team in Training, a fund raising branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT Rowers are training for The Masters Regional Rowing Championships & raising donations so those with blood cancers may better their lives. Anna Cummins & '08 Olympic Crew will be inducted to the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame 05/31/14. - May 14, 2014 - TNT Novice Rowers 2014

Families and Friends of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Fight Cancer through Relay For Life

Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida - May 14, 2014 - Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida

The HOPE Program Announces 3rd Annual "A Taste of HOPE": An Evening of Tastings, Toasts & Transformations

Celebrity chef and bestselling cookbook author Rocco Dispirito will be among the dozens enjoying an evening of tastes, toasts and transformations at The HOPE Program’s third annual ‘A Taste of Hope.’ The work-readiness nonprofit’s signature fundraising event is being held on... - May 13, 2014 - The HOPE Program

Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Leads Lineup for Friends of Karen Gala

Yankees legend Mariano Rivera will be honored with Friends of Karen’s Humanitarian Award at the charity’s gala benefit “An Evening in Venice” on June 14, 2014, at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer and former president of The Junior League of Northern Westchester Becki Fleischer will receive the Sheila W. Petersen Award. CNN's John Berman is the emcee. - May 13, 2014 - Friends of Karen

The Chatman Women's Foundation Partners Up with Houston's All Stars of Comedy

On May 14, 2014 at the Houston Improv, The Chatman Women's Foundation will stand together with the Houston All-Stars of Comedy, Vol. 3.4 – brought to you by Carlos Wallace of Sol-Caritas. The Chatman Women's Foundation financially empowers women to be independent contributors to society and... - May 13, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation

Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes

Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Three New Publications Produced by Eastern National

Three new publications highlighting three distinctly different National Park Service Sites have been produced by Eastern National: "Independence: The Park in Pictures," "Minuteman Missile National Historic Site," and "Upper Delaware in Verse and... - May 11, 2014 - Eastern National

NAFA Announces Details for Fourth Annual International Fleet Academy

NAFA’s global fleet education conference, the International Fleet Academy (IFA) will be held July 14 – 16 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. - May 11, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Skip To My Lupus, Inc. and Lupus CSC Present Living With Lupus Testimonial Banquet

Skip To My Lupus, Inc. spokesperson, Alison Sheppard, today announced the nonprofit organization will host “Life With Lupus” Testimonial Banquet in honor of National Lupus Awareness Month and World Lupus Day which is May 10th. The event will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 6pm in... - May 10, 2014 - Skip To My Lupus, Inc.

Surpassing Expectations

Eden Autism Services Exceeds $7 Million Capital Campaign Goal - May 09, 2014 - Eden Autism Services

#BringBackOurGirlsTC Vigil and March

Several hundred local activists and concerned community members are expected to gather at the Lake and Marshall Bridge to show support for the over 200 girls kidnapped on April 16, 2014 in Nigeria. The local groups organized under #BringBackOurGirlsTC. Tonight’s vigil/march is the first of... - May 09, 2014 - #BringBackOurGirlsTC

"Boost Your Credit Score in 2014" Training Now Offered

KOSBE will host "Boost Your Credit Score in 2014" on Thursday, May 22, from 10 to 11:30 am at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The free training will be taught by Candy Craig of Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union. - See more at: http://kosbe.org/news#sthash.IqVzRFjw.dpuf - May 09, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Cat Care Society Partners with LoveAnimals.org to Raise Funds to Help Shelter Kitty Wakko

Cat Care Society (CCS) is partnering with LoveAnimals.org to raise funds to help Shelter Kitty Wakko during May 2014. Wakko has a congenital abnormality of his nasal passage that requires sophisticated diagnostics and treatment so he can be adopted to his forever home. - May 09, 2014 - Cat Care Society

May 15: Int’l Day of Families — OneHope Offers New Programs, Free Research

Think your teenager is looking to their peers and the Internet to solve all of life’s problems? Think again. Teens around the world are still looking to their families for answers. In coordination with International Day of Families, OneHope is sharing its Spiritual State of the World’s... - May 09, 2014 - OneHope

Just the Swing: Cancer Caregivers Are Our Heroes Bash

May 31, 2014 at March Air Field Museum | All Proceeds Benefitting the Beloved Foundation - May 09, 2014 - Beloved Foundation

Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is Poised to Receive a Portion of the Proceeds from Jackie Clark-Chisolm of "The Clark Sisters," Gospel Stage Play "Ain’t Too Proud to Beg"

Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is poised to receive a portion of the proceeds from Jackie Clark-Chisolm of "The Clark Sisters," Gospel Stage Play “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” starring World Renowned Gospel Artist, Earnest Pugh; Stellar-Award Winner Dottie Peoples, which is scheduled to hit the stage on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia. There are two shows scheduled on this day at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The show will be held at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center. - May 09, 2014 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc

Celebrities, Communities and Businesses Support South Shore Habitat for Humanity’s High Heels & Hard Hats Gala

South Shore Habitat for Humanity, Taniya Nayak, a host and interior designer on HGTV and featured designer on Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible, and WCVB Chronicle host Anthony Everett, came together for the annual High Heels & Hard Hats gala event. South Shore Habitat’s business partners, community leaders, and family partners enjoyed an evening with friends, all in support of affordable housing. - May 08, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity

The First Tee of the Triangle to Receive Donation of 10 Lenovo Yoga Tablet Computers for Students

Lenovo Awards Local Youth Development Organization Through Its Doers for Youth Employee Grant on April 28. - May 08, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle

Xclaimed Ministries’ Smart Phone App

Xclaimed Ministries announced the release of it’s smart phone app and is now available on iTunes and Google Play. The app is designed to bring all of the services and social media to one location. Paul Karanick, co-founder of Xclaimed Ministries, said, “We have been working on an easy... - May 07, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

Columbus Ohio Team Wins NFL Alumni Super Bowl of Golf XXXIV Tournament

The NFL Alumni Inc., Ohio Chapter recently captured top honors in the NFL Alumni's Super Bowl of Golf Tournament XXXIV held at the Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV. - May 07, 2014 - NFL Alumni Ohio Chapter

Play for Peace 2014 Certified Trainer Online Course Announced

Play for Peace is kicking off its annual Certified Trainer online course in May, there are 2 modules available running from 13th May to 10th June, 2014. - May 05, 2014 - Play for Peace

Enable America Jobs Board Improves Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

Companies taking action to meet the Department of Labor's Section 503 diversity initiatives and increase recruitment of people with disabilities can benefit by posting career opportunities on EnableAmerica.jobs. - May 04, 2014 - Enable America

Local Realtors Join Homes for Heroes Program to Thank Local Police, Fire Fighters, Teachers, Military, and Healthcare Workers for the Jobs They do

Four Las Vegas and Henderson area Realtors have become Affiliates of the Homes for Heroes Program in order to say Thank You and show true appreciation to those men and women who are active or retired police officers, fire fighters, teachers, healthcare workers, military, and civil servants. - May 04, 2014 - Homes for Heroes

Reality Television Celebrity to Host Special Tribute to Veterans

Basketball Wives LA Star and Author Jackie Christie to MC Event Supporting Men and Women in the Military. - May 04, 2014 - Hyasa Center

JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service

JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog

NAFA Announces Formation of Government Affairs Committee at 2014 Institute & Expo

NAFA's Government Affairs Committee will prioritize the issues facing NAFA members, drafting position statements and developing strategies to ensure that fleet's voice is heard and that it has meaningful, positive impact. - May 03, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

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