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JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be recognized at a Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon, sponsored... - January 11, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Pets for the Elderly Foundation Receives $15,000 Charitable Gift from PetSmart, Inc.
The Pets for the Elderly Foundation will receive a $15,000 check from PetSmart, Inc. on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the PetSmart store located at 21032 S. Ellsworth Loop, Queen Creek, AZ. The donation from PetSmart will help fund a portion of each adoption fee when a senior citizen... - January 11, 2014 - Pets for the Elderly Foundation
Cool Science to Host Mini Fruitcake Toss at Manitou Art Center
The 2014 event uses tiny fruitcakes to inspire future Fruitcake Flinging Engineers. - January 11, 2014 - Cool Science
Gather Your Tributes for Food Bank Hunger Games
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Food Bank of South Jersey will host its first annual Food Bank Hunger Games, an event where corporate sponsors gather their team of “tributes” from staff and compete against other companies to cook the best tasting meal. Location: 1501 John Tipton Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 February 27, 2014 7pm - January 11, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Tourette Syndrome Expert Dr. Jay Tischfield Delivers Keynote Address at Annual New Jersey Conference for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Dr. Tischfield's 80-minute presentation at the December 14 event centered around his collaboration with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders to form the Cell and DNA Sharing Repository at Rutgers University. - January 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Expert Sue Conners to Present Two Webinars on Education Accommodations for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome
Series will include "The 504 Accommodation Plans vs. the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)" on January 15 and "Accommodations, Strategies and Techniques for Working with Students with Tourette Syndrome" on January 22. - January 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Drug-Free South Making Plans for 2014
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - January 11, 2014 - Drug Free South
Charity Issues Urgent Warning to Those That Have Been Affected by the Floods
The Electrical Safety Council is issuing a warning to those that have been affected by the floods following extreme weather conditions in many areas. The charity is urging all residents whose homes have been affected by high water levels to take care when cleaning up, especially around electricity which can cause further damage or put people at risk. - January 11, 2014 - Electrical Safety Council
Extra Mile Man Shares 7 Senseless Habits to Drop in 2014
Motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson takes the idea of “living a life one loves” seriously. With a mission of empowering one million people to lead a more positive and purposeful life, Anderson shares seven senseless habits to let go of in 2014. Habit #1: Quit hanging out on... - January 11, 2014 - Extra Mile America
The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway Branch Begins Construction
Expanding for the Community in Rahway - January 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
EmergyCare to Present LifeSaver Award to Ten Employees
At the Erie BayHawks games on January 10 and 11, EmergyCare will present several employees with awards for their roles saving the lives of people in cardiac arrest. Additionally, game attendees can stop by the EmergyCare tables during the game to learn hands-only CPR so they can be prepared to help victims of cardiac arrest before emergency personnel arrive. - January 10, 2014 - EmergyCare
Matthew 25: Ministries Continues Shipments of Aid for Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH continues shipping desperately needed disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Matthew 25: Ministries is partnering with PGA Tour golfer Jason Day, his wife Ellie and their foundation, Brighter Days Foundation to provide dome tents to victims of the typhoon. Matthew 25: Ministries has shipped 131,520 pounds of aid to the Philippines to date. - January 10, 2014 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. Selected as 2014 Bird Dog Jamboree Benefactor
Bird dog lovers from all over the United States are planning a Jamboree in Madison, FL on the dates of March 7-9, 2014. The event has national attention, even enjoying coverage by the Pointing Dog Journal last year. In 2014, Bird Dog Jamboree is expecting over 1,000 dog lovers in attendance. In... - January 09, 2014 - Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc.
Community Transformation Grant Awarded to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Grant to Expand Healthy Living Programs and Initiatives in Elizabeth, NJ - January 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dress for Success Triangle Appoints Beth Briggs to Lead Organization
Dress for Success Triangle today announced the appointment of Beth Briggs as its Executive Director. The non-profit organization helps low-income women develop the skills to gain and sustain meaningful employment. She succeeds founder Pat Nathan, who has served in the leadership role, having... - January 09, 2014 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
Volunteers Paint Historic Compton High School
On Saturday, February 1st 7am, The Compton Court House will have over 1,000 volunteers wearing yellow shirts preparing to clean and paint Compton High School and 13 homes in the city of Compton. The Compton Initiative is a non-profit that partners with other entities to coordinate quarterly... - January 09, 2014 - The Compton Initiative
JFCS Seeks Respite Volunteers for Caregivers
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) is seeking respite volunteers for caregivers within the community to provide them much needed relief and companionship to their loved ones. - January 09, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
IJIS Institute Publishes Final Report from Procurement Innovation Task Force
Task force focused on the technology procurement process as it applies to the state and local government sector. - January 09, 2014 - IJIS Institute
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in New Tampa Gets Approval to Build New Church
Fr. David DeJulio announced to his parishioners that Bishop Lynch has given approval to build the New Church. - January 09, 2014 - St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
OneHope Introduces Incredible Islands: Digitally Enhanced Children's Ministry Tool Available to U.S. Churches January 15, 2014
Scripture-rich online game harnesses the power of technology to reach 21st-century kids in church and beyond! - January 09, 2014 - OneHope
The Extra Mile Man Shares 5 Tips to Guarantee a Lousy 2014
For those whose past year can be counted in the “lousy” category, motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson offers five tongue-and-cheek resolutions to guarantee that 2014 will look exactly the same as 2013. Tip #1: Set less than spectacular goals. Set sights low. Who needs goals.. - January 09, 2014 - Extra Mile America
Supporting the Elizabeth Community
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Lowers Rates - January 08, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
3 Tips to Get Unstuck in 2014 from Extra Mile Man
Motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson shares a few secrets about getting up after life knocks us down. - January 08, 2014 - Extra Mile America
A Tropical Winter Night in San Rafael
Tropical Winter Night in San Rafael is a benefit sponsored Bay Area Cuba Community Alliance (BACCA) and Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise to raise funds for a potable water works project in rural communities in southeastern Cuba. There will be live Cuban Music and an authentic Cuban dinner, as well as a silent auction including art works by local Cuban artists and local services. - January 07, 2014 - BACCA Group
New Year, New Name
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Changes Name - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
One in Three Americans Has Prediabetes, Yet Few Realize They Are at Risk
The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Everyone to Increase their Diabetes IQ. - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
I Am Happy Project Kick Off the "10 Days of Happiness" January 7, 2014
Initiative designed to help individuals develop sustainable Happiness while making the world a better place. - January 07, 2014 - I am Happy Project
New Year Upgrades at the Five Points Branch
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Renovates for the New Year - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Join a Cause for Community
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides a Lasting Impact - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
McLain and Lauren Ward Hosting "Jump for HomeSafe"
4th Annual Jump for HomeSafe set for Saturday, January 11th. - January 06, 2014 - HomeSafe
Nashville Way to Happiness Chapter Helps Troubled Communities
The Nashville chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation spent the year distributing booklets around the community. - January 04, 2014 - The Way to Happiness
Friends of Yemin Orde Welcomes New Board Chair; Six New Board Members
Friends of Yemin Orde is pleased to announce the selection of a new Board Chair and six new Board Members for 2014. - January 04, 2014 - Friends of Yemin Orde
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome to Present Important Webinar on the 504 Plan vs. the IEP on January 15
This webinar is part of NJCTS' signature Wednesday Webinar series and will be presented by noted Tourette Syndrome and education expert Susan Conners. It is for parents and any education professionals affected by a student with Tourette Syndrome. - January 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
I Am Resolutionary Unveils Campaign for Social Change Through New Year’s Resolutions
To mark the New Year, four young social entrepreneurs have launched I Am Resolutionary, an online campaign promoting the fulfillment of New Year’s Resolutions in order to contribute to social, ethical and sustainable change. Every year, people make egoistic New Year’s resolutions that... - January 03, 2014 - I Am Resolutionary
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates the New Year
Nashville's Church of Scientology saw a whirlwind of activity throughout 2013. Parishioners gathered on New Year's Eve to celebrate a year of accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead. - January 03, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Project 365 Sets Out to "Reclaim Love" Through Performing Arts
Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts is producing an original dance theater production entitled Project 365. The production attempts to inspire audience members to love freely and genuinely, changing the world one selfless act at a time. - December 29, 2013 - Royal Stage Christian Performing Arts
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Updates Agency Name to Reflect Broader Region Served
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, has changed its name to Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. to recognize the non-profit agency’s broader service region. Formerly... - December 28, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
2013 Year in Review: The Way to Happiness Spreads Hope
The Nashville chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation had a whirlwind of a year, from distributing booklets to an entire community to reaching out to Native Americans, its message went far and wide. - December 28, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates the Holiday Season
How do Scientologists celebrate the holidays? You might be surprised. - December 28, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
2013 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Tackling Drug Problem in Tennessee
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 27, 2013 - Drug Free South
Institute of Solar Technology (IST) Announces 2014 Solar PV Training Schedule
Sanjib Roy, Director of IST said, "IST takes classroom training for those who have never experienced PV Solar system. Each course offers multiple content types from audio-video to practical class." - December 27, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Children Obesity Foundation to Attract Wealthy Donors with a Healthy Tax-Write Off and a Gift Probably Worth Millions
A genius idea how to donate a minimum of $33,500 and have a tax write off, in addition a great opportunity to make millions from the thank you gift. With one million dollar donation the donor can write off, $744,300 and have a windfall once the companies goes public. - December 26, 2013 - Children Obesity Foundation Inc.
Friends of Yemin Orde Receives Charity Navigator's Four Star Rating for Nine Consecutive Years
Friends of Yemin Orde is proud to announce that it has received the coveted Four Star Rating for exemplary fundraising practices from Charity Navigator, the nation’s top independent charity evaluator, for the ninth consecutive year. The honor of receiving this citation for nine years in a row... - December 26, 2013 - Friends of Yemin Orde
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Receives Grant from Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation to Fund 10th Anniversary of Family Retreat Weekend
The "best weekend of the year," as attendees of the Family Retreat Weekend call it, will take place June 6-8, 2014 at YMCA Camp Bernie in New Jersey's Hunterdon County. More information will be available on the NJCTS website in January. - December 25, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
SGT. James C Robinson Jr Memorial Scholarship Charity is Looking for Volunteers
Shabooms is a 501 (c)(3) public charity that awards scholarships in the memory and Honor of SGT. Robinson who was killed in action fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan 28, Aug. 2010. Shabooms is looking for volunteers for it's 2014 fundraising season. - December 21, 2013 - Shabooms Inc.
NJ Walks for TS at Princeton Will Support the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's Children’s Scholarship Program
Registration and fundraising for this awareness and fundraising walk, which will take place April 6, 2014, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, will commence on January 6. - December 21, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Military Charity Delivers One Millionth Care Package
Special gifts hand-delivered to a Sailor deployed on the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg in the Gulf of Oman. - December 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
JFCS Expands to Charlotte County to Serve Homeless & At-Risk Veteran Families
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) opened a Charlotte County office located at 514 Grace Street in Punta Gorda, FL on Monday, December 2, 2013. An expansion of JFCS’ Operational Military Assistance Program, the Charlotte County office will serve veteran families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - December 20, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Skills Groups at the Rutgers Tourette Syndrome Program Are a Unique Opportunity for New Jersey Families
The next set of groups will run for 10 weeks from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning January 9, 2014, at the Graduate Schools of Applied and Professional Psychology on Rutgers University's Busch Campus. The cost for the full 10 weeks is $200. - December 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome