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Five Points Branch Announces Aquatic Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Welcomes Charles Cook, Aquatic Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Elizabeth Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Michael Brown, Membership Engagement Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sheldrake Environmental Center Wants All to Know There's Lots Happening in Nature in Winter
While it may look quiet out there, there's lots happening in nature, and Sheldrake has programs designed to help explore, even during the wintry months. - January 30, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
New Award for Children’s Literature Announced
CLIPPA to honor works of independent authors for elementary-age children. - January 30, 2014 - Kabuki Helps
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Rummage Sale and eWaste Collection
Rummage Sale & eWaste Collection benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. - January 29, 2014 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
The First Tee of the Triangle Announces Annika Sörenstam as Special Guest for 10th Anniversary Gala
Internationally Lauded Female Golfer Will Attend Event Next September at the Carolina Country Club. - January 29, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
The Clay House Children’s Center and Volunteers Are Busy Putting the Pieces Together for the 1st Annual Clay House "Dancing with Our Stars"
Styled after TV’s “Dancing with the Stars," this exciting event will provide guests with a wonderful evening of entertainment. During the evening’s festivities, seven couples will complete for awards. The "Skill Award" will be determined by a panel of judges consisting of popular personalities from Jefferson County. The "People’s Choice Award" will be presented to the couple that raises the largest amount of money from sponsors and fans. - January 29, 2014 - Bessemer Cut-Off Advocacy Center, Inc. dba/Clay House Children's Center
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives Grant from Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has received a $3,500.00 grant from the Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation to assist with feeding programs to help food insecure children and families in the South Jersey region. Pamela Pernot, Director External Relations stated, “This generous... - January 29, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Scholastic Mountain Biking State Championship Race to Take Place Fall 2014 in Novi, Michigan
Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association (MiSCA) will hold their fourth annual State Championship mountain bike race on September 20, 2014 at Lakeshore Park in Novi, Michigan. This race was the first of its kind when introduced in 2010 and will continue to provide the youth of Michigan the opportunity to race in an event not dominated by adult competitors. - January 27, 2014 - Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
QuickBooks Training with Kathy Richard
KOSBE to host a QuickBooks Training with Kathy Richards, Wednesday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your Kingsort Chamber of Commerce. - January 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome's Patient-Centered Medical Education Program Earns $5,000 Grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation
NJCTS has partnered with several of the New Jersey TS community's teenagers and families to present this program to resident physicians in New Jersey hospitals since 2011. The program discusses diagnosis, medication and quality-of-life issues for patients affected by Tourette Syndrome. - January 26, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis Annual Conference Presents the Latest on Diagnosis, Patient Care & Research
The leading event for health care professionals focused on multiple sclerosis, the 2014 Cooperative Meeting of CMSC and ACTRIMS, is taking place May 28-31 in Dallas, TX. Registration is now open and early bird discounts are available. Continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and psychologists are available. The all inclusive registration fee includes all the conference programs, organized meals, networking functions and evening entertainment. - January 26, 2014 - CMSC
Small Business Assoication (SBA) Loan Workshop
The SBA will host a loan workshop on Thursday, February 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The workshop is open to individuals interested in starting a small business, as well as individuals who are already in business. - January 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Milwaukee Skeeball League's Charit-Skee Super Roll Fundraiser
The Milwaukee Skeeball League is giving back to the members that make it so enjoyable and memorable each Skeeson. At G-Daddy's BBC from 2:30pm until halftime during the Super Bowl, the league will hold a Charit-Skee Super Roll Fundraiser, benefiting two league members charities, Parents for Public Schools MKE, and Southeastern Wisconsin Common Ground. Donations of $5 are accepted to roll your best 4 games and contribute the points to your charity of choice. - January 26, 2014 - SkeeMilwaukee LLC
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, Eden Autism Services’ held its 26th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. This year’s theme, Dreams of a Gatsby Gala, took you back to the exuberant 1920s, and the height of America’s Jazz Age. Highlights of the... - January 25, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Tickets on Sale for JFCS 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge
JFCS the premier local safety net social service organization, has opened ticket sales for its 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge to be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. - January 25, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
DHS Science and Technology Directorate Awards IJIS Institute Virtual USA® Contract
Work will support incident management information sharing and open standards for VirtualUSA® - January 25, 2014 - IJIS Institute
World Vision Calls for Better Access to Deliver Aid in Syria
International children’s charity, World Vision, calls for the parties meeting at Geneva II to make a peace agreement for the future of Syria, to help Syrian children. - January 25, 2014 - World Vision UK
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $17 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
The projects supported by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan with these grants cover a wide range of program areas ranging from economic development, education, and health and human services, to arts, culture and recreation. - January 25, 2014 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Call for Nominations Now Open for 2014 Blue Ribbon Award
Prevent Child Abuse-Sonoma County (PCA-SC) and the California Parenting Institute (CPI) announces a call for nominations for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Award. This award is given annually to exemplary individuals who have made a difference in the prevention of child abuse in Sonoma County. - January 24, 2014 - Child Parent Institute
Robert Greeves 2014 Recipient of IJIS Institute Robert P. Shumate Award
Institute honors Greeves for contributions to information sharing. - January 24, 2014 - IJIS Institute
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Church of Scientology Community News: Diverse Churches Celebrate MLK Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, four churches came together for celebration in a joint church service on Sunday, January 19, from 3-6pm. - January 22, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
In "You Rescue Me" Contest, Accolades Go to the Dogs
American Dog Rescue Foundation is putting a new spin on dog rescue, with a new national contest launching January 15. The “You Rescue Me” contest is intended to celebrate man’s best friend in an entirely new way—by focusing on how dogs rescue humans, rather than the other... - January 22, 2014 - American Dog Rescue
There is No Cure - The Sankofa Center Works Towards Preventing the Spread of HIV and AIDS
The Sankofa Center knows the importance of educating people about HIV/AIDS. Through African dance and culture The Sankofa Center offers an outreach program that allows for volunteers to travel to Ghana and educate the people there about this not curable virus. The importance of The Sankofa... - January 21, 2014 - Sankofa Center
LD Lines Pledges Support for Whale and Dolphin Research in the Bay of Biscay
LD Lines, a leading European ferry and freight company, who have recently started new ferry services from the UK (Poole) to Spain (Santander and Gijón) and Ireland (Rosslare) to France (St Nazaire) and Spain (Gijón) has offered it’s help to the marine conservation charity MARINElife. - January 20, 2014 - MARINElife
NYCares Partners with Before the Label to Use Fashion Tech to Increase Coat Donations
New York Cares has partnered with New York based fashion tech startup Before the Label to get coat donations via the web through fashion crowdfunding. The New York Cares coat drive fashion crowdfunding campaign on Before the Label runs through January 30, 2014. Link to the New York Cares Coat Drive... - January 19, 2014 - Before the Label
Condor Ferries Pledges Its Support to Wildlife Research Around the Channel Islands
Condor Ferries is lending its support to UK-based charity MARINElife, assisting the charity in its research into the host of wildlife living in the English Channel, and especially the waters around the Channel Islands. From January 2014, Condor Ferries is providing free passage to trained... - January 19, 2014 - MARINElife
MLK Day of Service 2014: Food Bank of South Jersey Thankful for Volunteer Help to Meeting Increased Demand
Individuals and Seniors honor Martin Luther King with a day of service at the Food Bank of South Jersey. - January 19, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Pandas International Wins Favorite Panda Charity of the Year
Jeroen Jacobs announced the results of the Giant Panda Zoo Awards 2013, in a ceremony held at the Zoo Atlanta on Friday, January 17. There were 10 categories for the voting including; Favorite Cub of the year, the Human of the year, Panda Moment of the Year and Favorite Panda Charity. Mei Lun... - January 19, 2014 - Pandas International
The Hippie Run 5k/Glow Party Brings Communities Together to Promote Fitness and Help Fund Local Charity
The Hippie Run has 3 big goals in one “Groovy” event: helping promote healthy living, bring communities together in celebration, and most importantly raise money for The Make-A-Wish Foundation. - January 18, 2014 - The Hippie Run
Fire Family Foundation Offers Assistance to Fire Victims
In response to the Colby Fire of January 16, 2014, Fire Family Foundation is offering assistance. - January 18, 2014 - Fire Family Foundation
What Does Wearing Red, EventStagers Founder Abla Doku, Red Tie DC and ComedySportz Show Have in Common?
The first 2014 Red Tie DC event will be held in the month of February in Northern Virginia to support LADV (Life After Domestic Violence) Foundation. LADV provides support to those with long-lasting effects of domestic violence. Red Tie DC was created by EventStagers Founder, Abla Doku. Her overarching goal is to hold an event monthly to support and help provide funding to non-profit and charitable organizations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. - January 18, 2014 - Eventstagers
Bible Gets Digital Makeover for Kids
Bible App for Kids celebrates 2 Million downloads in 6 weeks. - January 18, 2014 - OneHope
Excess Inventory Sale Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Semi-Annual Excess Inventory Sale is right around the corner, held at Bayshore Baptist Church on Friday, February 21, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 22, from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. Browse amazingly low priced attire, expand your wardrobe and help Dress... - January 17, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Trio of Jeans Days Raises Nearly $1,000 to Benefit New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Students and faculty from Mountain View Middle School in Mendham, East Greenwich Township Schools in Mickleton and South Plainfield Middle School took part in the effort. - January 17, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Gayquation Launches Controversial 30or30 Initiative
30or30 is a global initiative to positively "re-brand" gay men and their relationships. - January 16, 2014 - Gayquation
E Bunny 2014 Seeking Volunteers, Sponsors & Support for Annual Easter Basket Drive... Put a Smile on the Face of a Child in Need This Year
Beyond the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip, thousands of children live impoverished... many homeless, in temporary housing, shelters and even in cars. Since 1990, E Bunny has found the way to their hearts. - January 16, 2014 - E Bunny
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Kicks Off Registration and Fundraising for Inaugural NJ Walks for TS at Princeton on April 6
Event will benefit the NJCTS Children's Scholarship Program, which over the past 10 years has awarded more than 200 scholarships to graduating New Jersey high school seniors affected by Tourette Syndrome. - January 16, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Access Free, Easy and Safe Federal and State Tax Preparation Through Goodwill
To ensure that individuals and families who earned $58,000 or less in 2013 can freely, easily, and securely prepare their Federal and State taxes, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is once again offering online access to the My Free Taxes program. - January 16, 2014 - Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
Forest of Angels, Inc. Announced and Awarded the Top Three Winners of the Forest of Angels Tree Decorating Contest
Forest of Angels, Inc. distributed $3500.00 to local charities. Forest of Angels, Inc. announced and awarded the top three winners of the Forest of Angels tree decorating contest. - January 15, 2014 - Forest of Angels Inc
First Cruelty-Free Fashion Show Ever in China
The "Voices of China" say No to the growing fur industry and Yes to fashion that shows compassion for animals. - January 15, 2014 - ACTAsia for Animals
Enable America Online Jobs Board Improves Employer Access to People with Disabilities
Enable America has launched an online Jobs Board to improve employer access to a vital but often overlooked segment of the working population: people with disabilities. This tool on EnableAmerica.org is an added benefit for companies committed to building diversity in the workplace, who join Enable... - January 15, 2014 - Enable America
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Celebrating 10th Anniversary in 2014
Since 2004, the nation's first Center of Excellence for Tourette Syndrome has provided programs and services for families, educators, medical professionals and researchers in every corner of New Jersey and beyond. - January 15, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dallas Youth Team Engages Boys in Women Leadership & Economic Empowerment February 1st at Microfinance Festival at the Addison Conference Center
Dr. Dilshad Dayani, founder of World Women Global Council (WWGC) present the Dallas Youth Initiative for Women Leadership (YIWL) group who will be holding a “Youth Empowerment Impact Festival for Micro-Finance” beginning at 7:00 pm on Feb 1st, at the Addison Conference Center in Addison, TX. Addison Mayor, Todd Meier, will be speaking about the organization and empowering young girls in the Dallas area and disadvantaged women in South Asia. - January 15, 2014 - World Women Global Council
Meaningful Products The Sankofa Center Line is Working to Test, Teach, and Educate
The Sankofa Center is a non-profit organization that depends on volunteers to help bring HIV education, treatment, and testing to Ghana through traditional African dance, music, and drama since 2004. But in order to have money to do so, the organization has established an eco-conscious product line... - January 13, 2014 - Sankofa Center
Danforth Center Announces Four New Lead Investigators
New hires bring significant expertise in phenomics and plant genomics to the region. - January 12, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Spots Still Remain for New Jersey Families to Take Part in Skills Groups at the Rutgers Tourette Syndrome Program
The groups, aimed at children and adolescents with TS, will run for 10 weeks on Thursdays beginning January 23 and concluding on April 3 at the TS Clinic in Piscataway. - January 12, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome