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Friends of Karen is Bringing Gifts (and Smiles) to Sick Children
Friends of Karen needs "a few good elves" to make sure each of their sick children and their "well" siblings receives a holiday gift from their wish lists. - November 09, 2013 - Friends of Karen
PFLAG National Celebrates Senate Passage of Inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Bipartisan Vote of 64-32 passes workplace fairness bill in US Senate. Focus now turns to House, push for Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to a vote. - November 09, 2013 - PFLAG National
SailMaine Names New Executive Director
With great excitement, the SailMaine Board of Directors announces the appointment of Falmouth resident Janet Acker as its new Executive Director, effective November 11. Local community sailing program SailMaine has been helping sailors young and old get out on the water to enjoy educational,... - November 08, 2013 - SailMaine
The Salvation Army Announces New Bonita Springs Offices
The Salvation Army Bonita Springs Outreach & Service Center will be relocating to new office space located in the Bonita Professional Park Complex at: 28331 South Tamiami Trail, Unit B8, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (The old Family Health Centers Complex, behind the Car Wash). The current office... - November 08, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Duke Energy Partners with Enable America to Put Wounded Warriors Back to Work in North Carolina
Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the Duke Energy... - November 08, 2013 - Enable America
Drug-Free South Hits Entire County with the Truth About Drugs
Drug-Free South has a message for all students, and this past week, they took that message to every student in Lake County, Tennessee. - November 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
Esri is Platinum Sponsor of 2014 IJIS Institute National Symposium
IJIS Institute event will focus on Information sharing and safeguarding national standards. - November 08, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Food Bank of South Jersey Warns Food Stamp Cuts Hurt Local Businesses
While Washington continues its fight over the Farm Bill, Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey, is calling attention to what she calls “the bilateral disaster of food stamp cuts.” Any reduction in food stamps, she points out, will impact hungry people in South Jersey (many of whom are school age children) as well as local businesses that accept food stamps. - November 07, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Unveils Lineup of New Upcoming Webinars
Beginning December 11, these Wednesday Webinars will address topics such as holiday stress and anxiety, education accommodations and plans, working with Tourette Syndrome students, and mood disorders. - November 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Supports Military Families
The YMCA of Eastern Union County offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
A Heartfelt Humanitarian Journey Through Central & South America
A year-long project to seek out stories of healing, the pursuit of passion, and what encourages people to press on. There is a quiet sacredness, a historical plentitude, in the indigenous communities of Central/South America. Join in, and listen. - November 06, 2013 - Go To Be Found
WFA 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Challenge - Over $7K in Prizes
What can You do in just 48 hours? Winter Film Awards challenges the local community to create a short film from start to finish in just a single weekend in an exciting and fast-paced environment with crazy rules that make for an awesome and sleep-deprived team experience. Challenge is Free / Pre-Registration required. Challenge runs 8pm Dec 6 – 8pm Dec 8, Screening Dec 14. $7k+ in Prizes to the winners. For rules, prizes, FAQ, sponsors and more info visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com - November 06, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Tampa Bay Area Motorcyclists Ride for Kids, PBTF
Ride for Kids rounded out the 2013 season with motorcyclists raising $38,336 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at the Tampa Bay Area Ride for Kids on Nov. 3. About 190 participants gathered for the event at Heinrich Training Center in Lithia. The event honored four local brain tumor... - November 06, 2013 - Ride for Kids
IMAGINE COLORADO Performing Arts Community Center Coming to Colorado Springs
Colorado You Got Talent is expanding its community service to Colorado Springs sometime next year. Currently CYGT is working hard to raise $800,000 to build a State of the Art Community Center and the IMAGINE COLORADO PROGRAM. (http://www.coloradotalent.org/#/imagine/) - November 05, 2013 - Colorado You Got Talent
Women Veterans ROCK! is Putting a Female Face on Veterans Day
The ARC Theater of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. will be home to the 5th annual Women Veterans ROCK! Rally. The free community event will serve as a tribute to military women and their families. Additionally, service providers and employers will be present to facilitate the needs of the veteran community. - November 05, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
Campbell Soup Company and Food Bank of South Jersey Partner Again on "Just Peachy" Salsa
Campbell Soup Company and the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) are rolling out the second season of Just Peachy salsa, a delicious salsa made from New Jersey peaches. The salsa brought in nearly $100,000 in revenue for the Food Bank of South Jersey last year and is now a sustainable revenue stream supporting the Food Bank’s hunger relief programs. - November 05, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Warrior Thunder Foundation Donates $14000 to Fisher House Boston
The Warrior Thunder Foundation presented a check to the Fisher House-Boston on October 22, 2013 for $14,000. The Board Members, Darren Bean, Lee-Ann Barkhouse, Donna Bulger, Judi Bean and Adrienne Kinchla, presented the check as a result of the Foundation's 4th Annual Warrior Thunder Motorcycle Ride event in September. - November 05, 2013 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces 2013 Hidden Heroes
Three humanitarians recognized for exemplary efforts, Dr. Maya Angelou honored with Legacy Award. - November 04, 2013 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Women Veterans ROCK! Partners with The Metro to Employ More Women Veterans
The Women Veterans ROCK! Advocacy Campaign announces a new strategic alliance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to recruit and hire more qualified women veterans into jobs within the transportation industry. - November 04, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
Living Green Network Donates Over $24,000 for Flood Relief Efforts in Boulder County, CO
The Living Green Foundation has donated over $24,000 in cash for flood relief efforts in Boulder County and has provided over $10,000 in equipment, materials, and supplies to support volunteers offering immediate relief. Over 100 families in Boulder County have been served. Living Green is now shifting its attention toward raising funds for three priorities after the devastating floods that hit Colorado in September. - November 03, 2013 - Living GREEN Foundation
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Fifth Container of Wheelchairs Arrived for Panama
Free Wheelchair Mission’s fifth container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs arrived for distribution in Panama. FWM’s Executive Director, Reed Hartley notes, “although Panama has one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, availability to clean water, sanitation,... - November 03, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
England is the World’s Most Positive Country for 2013
D+, an exclusive online media for positive news, is pleased to announce the list of top 10 World’s Most Positive Countries 2013 (WMPC’13). In the third year of the award series, England jumped into the top spot in 2013 from last year’s third position. - November 03, 2013 - Daily Positive (D+)
Hartford Church and CT Center for Non-Violence to Offer Training
Two Hartford organizations join to offer Kingian non-violence training workshop. - November 02, 2013 - Asylum Hill Congregational Church
DADA Charitable Foundation Fund Announces More Than $175,000 in Grants
Grants totaling $178,491 awarded to six organizations that provide services to youth in the region. - November 02, 2013 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
North Jersey Rock Group, The Lappes Will Perform at 4th Annual NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Mendham
The event, which will take place November 23, is the second this year for The Lappes in partnership with the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. They previously played at the NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College even in April. - November 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Emerald Anniversary Methuen Festival of Trees Kicks Off November 23, 2013
The Festival of Trees is the largest festival in New England and is the model and inspiration for many other festivals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Since it began in 1994, more than 1200 people, businesses and organizations have donated trees and 1500 volunteers have donated their time. The Festival of Trees attracts over 27,000 visitors annually from 14 states and over 380 communities who come to view 240 beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. - November 01, 2013 - Festival of Trees, Inc.
The Salvation Army Continues Registration for 2013 Christmas Cheer
Major Thomas Louden is pleased to announce The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is continuing to accept applications for this holiday season. Registration dates for its annual Christmas Cheer program will continue throughout November. The first three days this year brought over... - November 01, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Drug-Free South Distributes Booklets at Bike Show
Drug-Free South is working to eradicate the demand for drugs in Tennessee and so establish health and happiness for all citizens. This past week, they took their message to a motorcycle show in Rutherford County. - November 01, 2013 - Drug Free South
Our Mother’s Home Receives Lexus as a Donation for the Teen Moms
Karen Watson, Executive Director for Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida, Inc. is pleased to announce the donation of a 1993 Lexus LS 400, valued at $4,000, from Jim Alba, a seasonal Naples, FL resident who found out about Our Mother’s Home through his local car insurance agent,... - October 31, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
Doggy Do-Overs Gives Pets a Second Chance at a Healthy Life
Americans love their pets, so much so that according to the American Pet Products website, they spend more than $53 billion each year on their dogs, cats, birds, horses, cows, turtles, fish, snakes and other beloved companions. Of that, more than $14 billion is spent on veterinary expenses alone,... - October 31, 2013 - Doggy Do-Overs
IJIS Institute Publishes National Data Exchange (N-DEx) Resource
Criminal Justice Information Services Program Advisory Committee compiles essential resources in guide to help industry implement N-DEx. - October 31, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Extra Mile Day Success Soars to 440 Mayors
Mayors from 440 cities representing all 50 states have declared Extra Mile Day on November 1. A growing national movement dedicated to encouraging individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism, Extra Mile Day has attracted support from small towns to... - October 31, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues
Harnessing advanced imaging to improve performance in farmer’s fields and on the baseball field - October 31, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Motorcyclists in San Antonio Ride Together for PBTF
Motorcyclists at the inaugural San Antonio Ride for Kids on Oct. 27 honored five young brain tumor survivors: Jocelyn, Tristan, Heaven, Mackenzie and Lauranda. At press time, the event had raised $23,072 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. “Every day, [we] hug each other because we... - October 30, 2013 - Ride for Kids
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Unveils Honorary Committee for 4th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The event, which will take place Saturday, November 23, has drawn tremendous amounts of support from the sports world, medical and research fields, and the political arena. NJ Walks For TS' goal is to raise awareness and funds to educate students and teachers about Tourette Syndrome and bullying in schools across New Jersey. - October 30, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Ellica Church Joins DiabetesSisters as Development and Marketing Manager
Nonprofit Welcomes Member and Volunteer with 7 Years of Experience. - October 30, 2013 - DiabetesSisters
San Francisco’s Popular Fitness Studio Donates to Local Charities During Month of November with Special Class Offerings
Burn announces “Burn For a Better Community,” donating 100% of class revenues to non-profit organizations. - October 28, 2013 - Burn
Songs for Junior Rangers Earns a Silver Award from NAPPA
The Songs for Junior Rangers CD, produced by the National Park Service, has been named a 2013 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Silver winner, for quality, innovation, entertainment and educational value. For more than 20 years, the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) has... - October 27, 2013 - Eastern National
Wellness Seminars Offered at the YMCA
Join Wholistic Wellness Associates for a Series of Seminars at the YMCA of Eastern Union County – Wellness Center Branch! - October 27, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Former Site of 1943 Hospital Transforms for "Dreams of the Underworld" Event
In the spirit of “All Hallows’ Eve,” Gallery 15 will open the basement; the bowels of the former Green Cross Hospital (c. 1943) on 11/2 from 6-11pm. The world of underground dreams will unfold in a multimedia multisensory experience; combining music & dance. The works of 10 artists expressing the imagery of dreams will be on display in the main gallery, on the rooftop & outdoor garden. - October 27, 2013 - Gallery 15
Friends of Karen Delivers Thanksgiving to Sick Children and Their Families
For families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness, Thanksgiving may be just another day of worry at the hospital. Friends of Karen has a way to make it better. - October 27, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Lutheran Services in America Named Number 25 on Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 400”
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) has placed at number 25 on the 2013 “Philanthropy 400” list compiled annually by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a leading publication for nonprofit news and issues. This is the second time that LSA has ranked number 25 on the list of top charities in... - October 26, 2013 - Lutheran Services in America
Aldersgate Welcomes Wolf, Kerns to Culinary Services Department
Aldersgate welcomes new Culinary Services staff members to enrich quality dining experiences. - October 26, 2013 - Aldersgate UMRC, Inc.
Human Options’ Fall Fundraiser Features Inspiring Presentation by Dr. Drew and Nets $250,000 for Domestic Violence Programs
Human Options provides a safe haven and life changing programs to help abused women, their children and families rebuild their lives — and works with the community to break the cycle of domestic violence. Safety – Healing – A Way Forward - October 26, 2013 - Human Options
Extra Mile Day Message Counters Pessimistic CNN Poll
The "go the extra mile" message continues to grow strong in inspiring and encouraging positivity amidst negative economic CNN poll. - October 26, 2013 - Extra Mile America
New Study Confirms Meehl Foundation DBT Program
The finding that “Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) reduces depressive symptoms, improve affective control, and improve mindfulness self-efficiency” are not surprising to the Meehl Foundation DBT therapists - October 25, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
NAFA and Kent & O’Connor Welcome Thaddeus Woody to Legislative Team
NAFA Fleet Management Association is increasing its legislative work with the addition of a new Government Relations Coordinator. - October 25, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
This Halloween Turn a Night of Fear Into a Night of Hope
International children’s charity and TV chef Lesley Waters create hope for the world’s most vulnerable children. - October 25, 2013 - World Vision UK