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Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014
Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Celebrity Dog Trainer Harrison Forbes (the “Today Show”) Shares How Doggie DNA Testing Can Match People to Their Pet-Soulmate at the 2014 Richmond Pet Expo
The public is invited to bring their pets to learn, shop, play and adopt with 100+ exhibitors, obedience and canine athletics demos, costume & pet talent contests, tons of entertainment and more than 200 rescue pets available in the Petfinder.com adoption area. - April 24, 2014 - Amazing Expos
EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel
Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
The Gateway Family YMCA Among Local Healthy U Champions to Take the Field at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey YMCAs Celebrated at Spring Event - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Healthy Food “Taste Test” to School
In cooperation with the Kindergarten Success Academy, the YMCA provides a taste of healthy foods for students. - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Way to Happiness Foundation Celebrates Earth Day
Nashville’s Earth Day Celebration at Centennial Park was a family day of eco-friendly activities and information. Many groups were able to participate including The Way to Happiness Foundation. - April 23, 2014 - The Way to Happiness
The Hope For Youth Foundation Partners with Friends Of Karen
For 25 years, The Hope For Youth Foundation has raised money by producing and selling the beautiful "Hudson Valley Weather Calendar," donating every penny to local children's charities. Back when it started in 1989, Friends of Karen was the very fist charity to receive a grant. It just received another. - April 23, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Valuable Resources Made Available to Small Business Owners Through Small Business Development Workshop in Washington DC
If you desire to take your business to the next level, this workshop is for you. Industry experts will share useful business practices; effective use of social media and available resources to shift your business from neutral to thriving. It's a B2B networking opportunity. Bring business cards and hone your 30 second "Elevator Speech" to introduce your business. The workshop is informal, and questions are encouraged to help each participant receive the knowledge they need. - April 22, 2014 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Chaparral MusicFest Announces 2014 Summer Music Workshops in Prescott
Chaparral MusicFest in beautiful Prescott, AZ presents educational workshops for youths-seniors and engaging performances free to the community. 2014 events include Chamber Music Workshop, Composition Workshop, Youth Choral Workshop, Percussion Workshop, Suzuki Academy Schedule and registration are... - April 20, 2014 - Chaparral Arts.
Art Exhibit Helps Fund Humanitarian Programs at Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville hosts exhibit of artist Lucille Femine; proceeds to help fund Church-supported humanitarian programs. - April 19, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Equine Outreach Celebrates ASPCA Help a Horse Day on April 26th
Equine Outreach Inc. will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant prizes to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, Equine Outreach will kick off the event at 11:30 am with a ribbon cutting, celebrating the completion of phase one of their new multi-purpose barn. - April 18, 2014 - Equine Outreach Inc.
2014 Seattle Pet Expo Brings Serious Pet Power to Seattle Pet Community
National pet celebrities will appear at this free event which takes place on Saturday, April 26, at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall and will introduce pet lovers to all the pet resources that the Seattle - and national - community has to offer. - April 18, 2014 - Amazing Expos
A Fashion Show and Cocktail Party to Support Business and Technology Training Programs for Under-Served Chicago Youth
City Incite Presents: “The 2nd Annual Fashion Happening: Culture of Couture.” Thursday, May 1, 6:00- 10:00 pm at Castle Chicago 632 N. Dearborn St. The Fashion Happening combines the love of fashion with the desire to help those in need. - April 18, 2014 - City Incite
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
The Bravo Bear Live Characters Will be Attending the Ernie Els Autism Event April 18th
The Bravo Bear, www.ilovebravobear.com, Live Characters Will Be Attending The Ernie Els Autism Event April 18th 6:30-9:00 pm at Downtown at the Gardens. The live characters, Bravo Bear, Penny and Rascal, featured in the Bravo Bear adventure book series are loved by kids young and old. The Bravo... - April 17, 2014 - Bravo Bear, LLC
Suicidal Comedian Comes Back to Life with the Laughter Foundation - Announcing the Launch of "Comedy Triage" Campaign on indiegogo.com
After reaching the pinnacles of success in the UK with his “farewell performance” routine, American stand-up comedian says “farewell” for real. Out of the ashes, Steven Alan Green creates The Laughter Foundation (a non-profit) providing a cash cart for comedy and professional comedians on Indiegogo.com. - April 17, 2014 - The Laughter Foundation
Musical Cabaret Night Hosted by Church of Scientology Entertains Theatre-Goers
The Church of Scientology hosted a cabaret night for Nashville theatre-goers, mid-April. - April 17, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
International Ultraviolet Association Sponsors Workshop on Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in Dulles, Virginia
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a common problem in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This workshop in Dulles, Virginia, sponsored by the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) will give details on UV technology used to decontaminate air and surfaces of dangerous pathogens. - April 17, 2014 - International Ultraviolet Association
IJIS Institute Presents Benefit Donation to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
The IJIS Institute donated $5,000 collected during its annual Badge & Tech Benefit to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. - April 17, 2014 - IJIS Institute
EmpowHer Institute Announces PathMaker Award Recipients at Girls to Greatness Luncheon
Girls to Greatness Luncheon, April 26, 2014, Beverly Hills Hotel on Saturday at 12:00 PM. - April 16, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2014 Moves to Santa Monica
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - April 16, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Continuing Education Program Helps Practitioners Distinguish Between Primary Care Needs & Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Top Health Care Organizations for Multiple Sclerosis, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Present Case-Based Courses for Better MS Care. - April 16, 2014 - CMSC
Eden Autism Services Ceo Peter Bell Named 2014 Insar Advocate Awardee
Peter Bell, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services, one of the country’s most respected autism advocates and nonprofit executives has been named the 2014 INSAR Advocate of the Year. - April 16, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Bravo Bear Positive Value Children's Books Are Put in Elementary Schools by the Puerto Rico Department of Education
Bravo Bear, www.iLoveBravoBear.com, the leading innovator of children’s positive value and character building children’s books, today announced that its Bravo Bear Spanish series has been purchased by the Department of Education to be used in over 500 elementary school classrooms as a... - April 15, 2014 - Bravo Bear, LLC
Area Youth to Compete in Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™ Presented by Scotts® Competition
Athletic Initiative will host a free Major League Baseball®; Pitch, Hit & Run™ Competition for area youth. Date April 13th Time 11 am; Location: Adams Recreation Center 3491 Adams Avenue San Diego, 92116. - April 14, 2014 - Athletic Initiative
DonorFuse Provides Online, On-Demand Training Modules for Small & Medium Nonprofit Professionals
After surveying nonprofit needs, training for nonprofit professionals is high on the list. DonorFuse has developed key modules with topics ranging from developing a technology plan to individual giving 101. Due to time and resources all training modules are designed to work within the learner's schedule and provide real-time feedback. Each module uniquely fuses technology with fundraising for optimal success in application. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
DonorFuse Partners with NetSquared Chicago to Host Powerful Event for the Nonprofit & Social Sector
DonorFuse and NetSquared have combined efforts to discuss the challenges and opportunities the nonprofit and social sector face in achieving measurable impact from a technology and functional needs perspective. The panelists participating will bring a dynamic viewpoint from all angles of philanthropy and fundraising. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
BizWorld.org Partners with GoAnimate on BizMovie 2.0 Program: Kids Create Animated Videos and Gain Entrepreneurial, Business and Finance Skills
BizWorld.org, an international non-profit providing fun and engaging entrepreneurship programs for elementary and middle school children, today announced its partnership with GoAnimate, the leading cloud-based animated video production platform, as the video creation tool to power its BizMovie®... - April 12, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Bravo Bear Teams with Judy O Productions to Develop the Children's Positive Value Bravo Bear Book Series
Bravo Bear, www.ilovebravobear.com, the leading innovator of children’s positive value and character building children’s books, today announced that Judy Ostarch, President of Judy O Productions will lead the design of the Bravo Bear children's adventure book series The Bravo Bear... - April 12, 2014 - Bravo Bear, LLC
Church of Scientology Hosts Forming Entrepreneurs Club
The Entrepreneurs Club is a newly formed group of businessmen and women dedicated to helping one another succeed. - April 12, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event
Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation
Fashionomics LIVE! and Lasting Legacy PR Present Fashion Festival, a High School Student-Produced Runway Show
Student production celebrating fashion, music, art and community to be held at the OC Fair & Events Center on April 12. - April 11, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County
Psychology Continuing Education Credit Offered at Multiple Sclerosis Conference
The leading conference for MS health care professionals now provides accredited sessions for psychologists. Up to 50% of MS patients experience depression due to the disease itself of the physcial impact of its symptoms. - April 11, 2014 - CMSC
Training Program to Help Increase Detroit Nonprofit and Public Sector Capacity with $400,000 from Knight Foundation
Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan will support professional development opportunities for nonprofit and public sector staff. - April 11, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
"Paint the Town" Has New Meaning in Kansas City
Plein Air Fest and Artists' Competition, May 7-10, 2014. Artists from across the country will gather for a four-day Painting Fest to capture the natural beauty of Penn Valley Park while competing for $4,000 in prizes. The event will conclude with a gala reception and art auction, with proceeds to benefit the Conservancy. - April 11, 2014 - Penn Valley Park Conservancy
Westminster Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Pastor, Enters New Denomination
The Westminster Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, founded in 1960, welcomes the Rev. William Henderson Shurley, 33, most recently of Titusville, NJ, and originally of Monroe, La., as its new pastor in time for 2014's Easter and Holy Week season. The church also begins its affiliation with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and, through that denomination, sponsors missionaries in South Sudan, Malawi, and Austria. - April 10, 2014 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
Team Walking 4 Juanita Introduces the Line-Up for the Charity Easter Egg Hunt 2014
Team Walking 4 Juanita is a volunteer team for the Alzheimer's Association's "Walk to End Alzheimer's." They are committed to raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association. - April 10, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association - Team Walking 4 Juanita
Hundreds of Volunteers Help Friends of Karen to Achieve Its Mission
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the people who freely give their time, energy and expertise to solve problems and improve lives. Last year, volunteers dedicated more than 3,800 hours to enable Friends of Karen, a small children's charity, to help families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - April 10, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Star City Select Announces Expansion of Its Football Program
Star City Select, fresh off a national championship season with it's inaugural 12U team, is excited to announce the expansion of their football program in a continued effort to serve the youth of Lincoln. - April 09, 2014 - Star City Select
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® on April 26 Aims to Help Kids Exercise Minds and Bodies
Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA - April 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hundreds Gather as NJ Walks for TS at Princeton Takes Over Mercer County Park
Plainsboro Teen leads advocacy event in support of Tourette Syndrome. - April 09, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Branch Associate Executive Director
Jessica Samolewicz Promoted to Branch Associate Executive Director - April 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
ESPN Wide World of Sports Unveils Disney International Youth Netball Tournament. A Win for Netball Globally.
Underscoring the vast variety of sports events for athletes at Walt Disney World, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will host the inaugural Disney International Youth Netball Tournament. The tournament, October 27-31, will feature international teams competing and training for a week while also enjoying vacation time at the world's leading family vacation destination. - April 07, 2014 - Netball America Inc.
Hero Helpers of America, Inc. & Heartillery Group Join Together to Fulfill Urgent Requests for Our Troops in Afghanistan
The Hero Heart Collection aims to collect 100,000 cards and 500 care packages for American service members currently stationed overseas. Request for schools, businesses, clubs/organizations and the community to contribute immediately in the form of greeting cards, care package items and/or financial donation. Items will be accepted until June 22nd, 2014. - April 06, 2014 - Heartillery Group
Student-to-Student Autism Connection Aims to Increase Autism Acceptance
Autism advocacy event to support local non-profit during Autism Awareness Month. - April 06, 2014 - The Friendship Network for Children
PeaceNow.com is on a Mission to Collect One Billion Signatures to Peace Petition
“We do not have peace because we have placed the responsibility for making peace in our leaders’ hands. We must create peace individually one billion times and have one billion leaders,” says PeaceNow.com Founder Scotty Bruer, who seeks to join one billion people together to create the cultural, economic and governmental framework for a new era of lasting world peace. More info: www.peacenow.com - April 06, 2014 - PeaceNow
Gospell - An Online Christian Songbook
Christian devotional music has a beauty and grace that captivates listeners all over the world. And now here's the first, the largest and most comprehensive collection of hymns online- www.gospell.org. It has been founded by VGP Pradeep Rajadas, a young entrepreneur born and raised in Chennai,... - April 06, 2014 - Gospell
WIS3 Event Assembles Information Sharing Standards Community Leaders
The IJIS Institute successfully supported the third annual Workshop on Information Sharing and Safeguarding Standards (WIS3) on 27 March 2014 in Reston, Virginia. The interactive event was attended by industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and academic thought leaders in the information sharing standards community and provided both informative panel discussions on current topics and venues for attendee participation in meaningful discussions. - April 05, 2014 - IJIS Institute
TECH Outreach Obtains Sovereign Fund Grant for Women Empowerment Projects
Today, Dr. Selvamalar Ayadurai, President of TECH Outreach announced that TECH had received a grant from Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Khazanah is one of Malaysia’s sovereign fund managers. They are a major Corporate Social Responsibility player in Malaysia and provide grants to NGOs to... - April 05, 2014 - TECH Outreach