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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

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

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

Gayquation Launches Controversial 30or30 Initiative

30or30 is a global initiative to positively "re-brand" gay men and their relationships. - January 16, 2014 - Gayquation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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