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Star City Select Announces 2014-2015 Basketball Tryouts
Star City Select Basketball is excited to announce expansion in its basketball program and invites all area current 3rd through 7th grade boys to try out for its 4th-8th grade Select Basketball Program. Open tryouts for the Silverbacks and their 2014-15 season will be held Monday March 17th and... - February 21, 2014 - Star City Select
The First Tee of the Triangle Recognizes Two Members as National Scholars of Academic Excellence
Local Nonprofit Organization Hosts Vance Barber and Amanda Levy, Scholars Who Will Receive Financial Assistance for Education. - February 21, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust to Put Students on the Right Track for a Career in Railway Engineering
In the summer of 2014, The Smallpeice Trust will be running two Railway Engineering residential courses at the University of Birmingham (14th – 17th July) and the University of Huddersfield (21st – 24th July) for one hundred budding young engineers. - February 21, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Hair Straightener Sales Putting Children at Risk
Electrical Safety Council calls for retailers and manufacturers to do more to protect children from burns following safety investigation. - February 21, 2014 - Electrical Safety Council
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center Announces Partnership with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) announced today that it has joined the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign’s National Network, forming a partnership that will promote cybersecurity awareness to industry, university, and... - February 20, 2014 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Marty Lyons Foundation Long Island Chapter to Host “Marty” Gras Cocktail Party
The Marty Lyon’s Foundation – Long Island Chapter will host its first Annual “Marty” Gras Cocktail Party on Saturday, March 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Crescent Beach Club, in Bayville. Tickets are $100 per person and include a Creole Buffet, Open Bar and New... - February 20, 2014 - Marty Lyons Foundation
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Mining and Minerals Course
From 28th – 31st July 2014, The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Mining & Minerals course at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, which will offer twenty students aged 15 to 17 years old (Year 11 and 12), a unique learning experience exploring the technical challenges faced by mining engineers who are responsible for the safe and economic production of the earth’s minerals. - February 20, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Education Program Brings Technology and Economic Development to Africa
Education is widely accepted as a leading instrument for promoting economic growth. For Africa, donor institutions have placed great emphasis on urban education. But they have largely neglected education in rural communities. The majority of the populace in Africa resides in rural areas. If... - February 20, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Returning for a Fourth Year: Cat Care Society Announces the 2014 "Tails of the Painted Cats" Artists, Sponsors and Design Concepts
"Tails of the Painted Cats" artwork cats are back for the fourth consecutive year, raising funds for the shelter cats and community outreach programs at Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood. The 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats debut May 8th at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery prior to touring throughout the community. The Gala Dinner & Auction is July 26th at Pinehurst Country Club. - February 20, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Star City Select Presents 1st Annual SCS Open
Star City Select is excited to announce the 1st Annual SCS Open Golf Tournament, presented by Max Muscle. This tournament, which welcomes all interested in supporting the student athletes of SCS, will be held Sunday, May 18th at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Eagle, NE for the benefit of the student... - February 19, 2014 - Star City Select
OneHope Reaches Its Billionth Child with the Gospel
Ministry hits major milestone and plans to reach nearly 100 million more children in 2014. - February 19, 2014 - OneHope
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks One Hundred 12-14 Year Old Girls for Engineering Course
From 21st to 23rd July 2014, The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Girls into Engineering course exclusively for girls at the University of Bristol. Sponsored by the ERA Foundation and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, this course offers one hundred female students aged 12 to 14 (Years 8 and 9), an opportunity to explore the subject of engineering through a series of real-life challenges. - February 19, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Jazz Vocalist Kevin Mahogany to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
Acclaimed vocalist Kevin Mahogany will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at... - February 19, 2014 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
DoNation - Bringing Donors and Charities Together - Launches IndieGoGo Campaign
DoNation - a website which brings donors and charities together - launches IndieGoGo campaign to deliver one-click charitable giving to any mobile device. - February 18, 2014 - DoNation
Music Saves Lives® Holds Austin Music Showcase to Encourage Young People to Donate Blood
With advances in medical treatments and an aging population, the demand for donated blood continues, as fewer people are becoming lifelong donors. In an effort to raise awareness about blood donation and encourage young adults to become repeat blood donors, Music Saves Lives® is announcing a special event during one of the largest music and film festivals in the U.S., held in Austin, Texas. - February 18, 2014 - Music Saves Lives
Entrepreneurship Education Nonprofit BizWorld.Org Announces New Management
Thais Rezende Named CEO; Carla Foster Joins as COO - February 18, 2014 - BizWorld.org
CruiseSafe to Hold First Annual SpringFest & Teen Driver Safety Expo
One year following the tragic death of their sons, four mothers come together to help prevent future teen driving tragedies. - February 18, 2014 - CruiseSafe
Medal of Honor Recipient Urges Congress to Correct an "Oversight"
Robert D. Maxwell, Oregon’s only living WWII recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, believes at least one more Oregonian, Lt. Col Leonard C. DeWitt, deserves to share that honor. Nearly 70 years after DeWitt's service, a campaign edges closer to properly honoring a decorated war hero. - February 17, 2014 - Historical Outreach Foundation
OneHope's Hazel Hoskins: Not Just “Sitting There"
Hazel Hoskins gives an inside look into her half a century as a missionary and evangelist’s wife. - February 17, 2014 - OneHope
Featuring People Who Make a Difference Shashi Bellamkonda Founder of Huggable People Announces 2014 Relaunch
Huggable People relaunched on January 21, 2014 in honor of the official National Hug Day as an idea to share the stories of people who make a difference by their difference. Huggable People, founded by Shashi Bellamkonda will recognize, honor and celebrate 'huggables' each month for providing... - February 17, 2014 - Huggable People
Keystone House Prepares for 2014 “What a Difference a Friend Can Make” Gala
“What a Difference a Friend Can Make” will be the theme for the 2014 annual fundraising gala auction and dinner to benefit Keystone House, Inc. The event will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton, CT. - February 17, 2014 - Keystone House, Inc.
Sports Celebrity with a Big Heart Helps Out Food Bank of South Jersey on Valentine’s Day
Forget chocolates, flowers, and candlelight…helping hungry children right here in South Jersey is how NBA rising star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants to spend his Valentine’s Day. Kidd-Gilchrist, who plays for the Charlotte Bobcats and grew up in Somerdale, NJ, wants to give back to his... - February 16, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
New Approach for Those with Tourette Syndrome Being Tested by Overlook Medical Center Expert and Others
Dr. Roger Kurlan, who regularly collaborates with the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome, is one of 6 researchers working on a new clinical trial for the drug AZD5213. - February 16, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Church of Scientology Presents “Vision” Seminar by David Robert Farmerie
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville will host David Robert Farmerie for a seminar titled “Vision,” on March 15th from 1-3pm. - February 15, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
New CEO Announced for Signal Behavioral Health Network
The Board of Directors of Signal Behavioral Health Network is proud to announce that it has selected Sue Williamson as the new Chief Executive Officer for Signal Behavioral Health Network. Sue comes to Signal as a 20-year veteran in both the public and private health care sectors, she holds a BA in... - February 15, 2014 - Signal Behavioral Health Network
Project Blue Collar is an Official Merchant Sponsor of the One Million Pibble March
Project Blue Collar, a company devoted to improving the perception of shelter dogs and encouraging adoption as the first option, has chosen to be a merchant sponsor of the One Million Pibble March on Washington D.C. One Million Pibble March, headed by comedian Rebecca Corry and sponsored by her foundation, Stand Up for Pits is the first ever national march for pit bulls and will feature a rally of supporters from across the country along with special guests and keynote speakers. - February 15, 2014 - Project Blue Collar
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Students for Cyber Security Course
This Easter, The Smallpeice Trust will run a Cyber Security course at Royal Holloway, University of London. This residential course takes place from 14th to 16th April and gives fifty 13 and 14 year old students (Year 9) the unique opportunity to explore some of the threats to cyberspace and the techniques that can be used to provide cyber security. - February 15, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
TCPR Client Anisse Michelle Models in Dante Dupree’s Hair in Motion Hair & Fashion Show
Anisse Michelle has the unique ability to flawlessly model the clothing line in a manner that causes spectator thoughts to shift from “I want that outfit” to “I must own that outfit,” which is a message designers dream consumers would have. - February 14, 2014 - TCPR
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks 13-14 Year Olds for ECITB Engineering Experience
From 14th to 17th April, The Smallpeice Trust will be running the ECITB Engineering Experience course at Harper Adams University College in Newport, Shropshire. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, this course offers one hundred students, aged 13 and 14 (Year 9), the unique opportunity to be mentored by engineering construction professionals as they take part in a series of hands on workshops and demonstrations. - February 14, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Free Career Exploration and Planning Webinars
Register for Career Exploration & Planning Webinar Today - February 13, 2014 - Return to Work
Raw Art Works Partners with AdmitLink to Enhance Its College Admissions and Career Preparation for Underserved Lynn Youth
Students in Project Launch, Raw Art Works’ college access program, to receive counseling and essay assistance from Ivy-grad consultants. - February 13, 2014 - AdmitLink Consulting Inc.
Teenagers to Explore Artificial Intelligence with the Smallpeice Trust
The Smallpeice Trust will run an Artificial Intelligence course sponsored and hosted by the University of Exeter. This residential course takes place from 14th to 17th April and gives forty-five students, aged 13 and 14 (Year 9) the unique opportunity to explore the world of computer science as they help machines find solutions to complex problems in a more human like fashion. - February 13, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Technology in Rural African Classrooms
Powering the Next Generation of Producers, Consumers and Change Agents Are mobile devices revolutionary or disruptive in a classroom setting? Should IT and social media be used to develop professional learning networks? Can Twitter and Facebook enhance teaching and learning in the... - February 12, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Displays Fine Art by the Femine Studio
Artwork by Lucille Femine is currently on display at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - February 12, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Val Traore and Food Bank of South Jersey Send Bottled Water Urgently Needed by Seniors and Infants in Paulsboro, NJ
When Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), heard about the ongoing complications regarding contamination of Paulsboro’s water, she added bottled water to a FBSJ Hope Mobile delivery scheduled on February 15. “The families who rely on our Hope Mobile distribution are... - February 12, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders to Present 6 Webinars on a Variety of Topics Between Now and May
NJCTS has been delivering these acclaimed, hour-long online seminars since 2008, and the next one is scheduled for February 12. The topic will be phobias, with subsequent webinars to cover anxiety, mood, creative arts therapy, resilience and developmental disabilities. - February 12, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Social Media Connects Teens to Seniors Through Valentines
Meals On Wheels West is impressed with enthusiastic response from teens to DoSomething.org Valentine Card campaign. - February 11, 2014 - Meals On Wheels West
I Am O'Kah! Presents "Unlock The Love Within" - A Self-Esteem Workshop for Girls
This self-esteem workshop led by Author and Self-Esteem Activist Kiara S. Lee for girls age 9-12. This interactive workshop is designed to encourage young girls to think highly of themselves, demand more out of their lives and position themselves to become thought leaders within their community. - February 11, 2014 - I am OKah Inc
Cat Care Society Names Mary Jo Baker as Director of Major and Planned Gifts
Mary Jo Baker has joined Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood as the Director of Major and Planned Gifts. Ms. Baker brings nearly 20 years of experience to CCS, having worked with various non-profits in the Denver area during that time. - February 09, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Ending the Cycle of Homelessness in America with #GoFundMe Campaign
Teroy Mills Jr., CEO of Teroy Mills Housing Services Inc., announces its first-time participation in “END HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN,” a national movement to bring awareness to the seriousness of homelessness in America. #END HOMELESSNESS CAMPAIGN is a fundraising effort to raise money to... - February 09, 2014 - Teroy Mills Housing Services Inc
Star City Select Opens Registration to It's Track and Field Program
Fresh off an impressive National Championship in football, and in the midst of a successful inaugural season in boys and girls basketball, Star City Select (SCS) is proud to announce the launch of its Track and Field Program, led by University of Nebraska Track and Field Coaches, for student... - February 08, 2014 - Star City Select
"Best Weekend of the Year" Returns as Registration for 10th Annual NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Family Retreat Weekend Opens
The weekend will take place June 6-8 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County and boast an expanded program featuring sports, arts & crafts, a talent show, educational & informational workshops, and much more. - February 08, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Lexington Non-Profit Takes Aim and Improving Mental and Physical Well-Being
Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals spilling out of the hospitals and into the streets with mental and physical health education. - February 07, 2014 - Lamplighters of America, Inc.
Forgotten Russia: Reaching the Children You Won’t See During the Olympics
OneHope and Russian churches host sports outreaches throughout Winter Games. - February 07, 2014 - OneHope
Volunteers Needed to Support New Race Model for Scholastic Cycling in Michigan
The Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association (MiSCA) Board of Directors met to discuss the 2014 mountain bike race series and a sustainable event structure moving forward. The MiSCA race series will be put on hiatus with efforts and resources directed into one (1) race – the State Championship. - February 07, 2014 - Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
Christians Gathering to Positively Impact Denver for Jesus in 2014
The United Church of Montbello in Denver, 4879 Crown Blvd., will host a gathering of four churches and 3 denominations including the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church USA on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm. Learn more about serving Jesus in the metro... - February 07, 2014 - United Church of Montbello
ShivaConnect.com Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with 50% More Visits in 2013
With more than 125,000 visits, ShivaConnect.com is a trusted free resource and guide for the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva. Jewish mourners, their families and friends are relying on this modern technology to answer questions about ages-old religious practices and to assist with their specific needs at a time of loss. - February 07, 2014 - ShivaConnect.com
The First Tee Of The Triangle Welcomes Doug Samson and Kara Fishburn to Its Programming Staff
Two New Members Will Manage Local Youth Development Organization’s Growing Responsibilities - February 07, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
NEC Corporation of America Joins IJIS Institute as Sustaining Member
Leading technology provider of strategic IT and communications solutions latest to join prestigious member class. - February 07, 2014 - IJIS Institute