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Wellness Center Branch Announces Senior Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Welcomes Lexy Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy Living - February 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Two Women to Bike 300 Miles of the Potomac River This Winter to Fundraise for Education
2 Bikes & 300 Miles. Two best friends and former college teammates who are passionate about education will bike the Potomac River, from Cumberland, Maryland to the mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. It’s their way of fundraising for outdoor education and college access programming. - February 06, 2014 - AdmitLink Consulting Inc.
Black Diamond Equipment Supplies Splore Guides with Brand New Winter Apparel
Black Diamond Equipment, a global leader in skiing and climbing equipment, has outfitted Splore, a local nonprofit outdoor adventure organization, with their new apparel line. A strong proponent of the local community, Black Diamond was thrilled to partner with Splore to support their joint mission of getting everyone into the outdoors. - February 06, 2014 - Splore
Camp Carton Offers Sleepaway Opportunity for Kids with Tourette Syndrome Ages 10-12 in New Jersey and Surrounding Area
The camp will take place July 14 to 20 at Camp Ramapo for Children in Rhinebeck, N.Y., and is for children affected by Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders. - February 06, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Veterans Learn to Cook Healthy at Food Bank of South Jersey
Veterans in need are getting a tasty lesson in healthy eating at the Food Bank of South Jersey at their kitchen in Pennsauken, NJ with a six week course every Wednesday night until March 5, 2014. FBSJ’s Healthy Living Initiative is providing the education to veterans referred by Volunteers of America, which focuses on how to make ordinary food donations into extraordinary and delicious meals. - February 06, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Congressional Caucus Formed to Benefit Sickle Cell Disease
The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) announces the formation of the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Congressional Caucus. This legislative milestone is designed to focus on increasing support for the largely under-funded disease. Led by Representatives, Charles Rangel (D-NY), Danny... - February 06, 2014 - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
Wellmont Community Conversation Series Update: Affordable Care Act Update
The Joint Speakers Bureau, comprised of the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate, will host Wellmont Community Conversation Series: Affordable Care Act... - February 05, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Gayquation Now Offering Date and Personal Coaching Services
Gayquation, the m4m matchmakers, has begun offering one-on-one personal coaching services to its members. - February 03, 2014 - Gayquation
TECH Outreach Celebrates 10 Years of Women Empowerment Social Entrepreneurship Work
2014 is an auspicious year for TECH Outreach. This NGO, non-profit organization celebrates its tenth year anniversary. Since 2004 TECH Outreach which is based in Malaysia has been providing micro-financing for abused and abandoned women in Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Hundreds of women and their... - February 03, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Warrior Thunder Foundation Establishes Scholarship Fund for Children of Veterans
The Warrior Thunder Foundation announces the establishment of the Warrior Thunder Foundation Scholarship Fund. The fund, for children of United States Armed Forces Veterans, will award a minimum of $1000 annually to the deserving child who desires to help their community, Nation, military or Veterans starting in the 2014/15 school year. - February 03, 2014 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Karaoke for Good: Philanthropic Contest May Have One North Texan Singing National Anthem at a Stars Game
Media Alert for After-School All-Stars - February 02, 2014 - After-School All-Stars
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar Series to Continue in February with Presentations on Phobias and Anxiety
A two-part series in January discussed education accommodation plans such as 504s and IEPs, with many parents, educators and even physicians finding the information extremely useful. - February 02, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Educator Comes Out of Retirement and is Named Superintendent of the Year
Don Brann came out of retirement to accept the role of state administrator for the Inglewood Unified School District in July 2013. He was just named the 2014 Superintendent of the Year. - February 01, 2014 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Announces It's 28th Annual Benefit
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force’s 28th Annual Benefit will take place Thursday, March 27th at the historic Twentieth Century Club in Oakland. This year's event features the extraordinarily talented Johnny Rodgers, an internationally-celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway star, and... - February 01, 2014 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force 28th Annual Benefit Kerry Stoner Award Recipient Announced
Giant Eagle, Inc. to receive Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force's 28th Annual benefit Kerry Stoner Award. - February 01, 2014 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
Church of Scientology Hosts Musical Theatre Writers’ Night and Cabaret
Church of Scientology hosts musical theatre mixed with cabaret evening bringing together the two worlds of musicals and Broadway classics. - February 01, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Join Adoption Options for a Fundraising Event at Miners Alley Playhouse
Join Adoption Options at their first fundraising event of 2014. Adoption Options will be hosting a preview of the award-winning production, Parallel Lives, at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden, Colorado. This hysterical satire portrays snapshots of diverse people of all ages, cultures, religious backgrounds with a focus on gender issues. Come to Golden for a fun day at the theater. Proceeds from this event will supplement their foster adoption and adoption education programs. - February 01, 2014 - Adoption Options
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Community Rowing of San Diego Announces the Launch of Its Annual Regatta the Playoff Paddle
Community Rowing of San Diego is set to hold its first annual Playoff Paddle at Crown Point Shores on Mission Bay. - January 31, 2014 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Shabooms Welcomes New Members
Shabooms is a non-profit that awards scholarships in Honor and memory of SGT. James C. Robinson Jr who was killed in action fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2010. Shabooms would like to announce new Board members and directors. - January 31, 2014 - Shabooms Inc.
Theory of Change Outlines Vision for International Development and Philanthropy
A storied social justice organization has developed a new Theory of Change as an openly available tool for envisioning a new pathway to creating change in the world. - January 31, 2014 - Thousand Currents
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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