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Volunteers Revitalize Emerson Elementary

On Saturday, October 19th 7am, Emerson Elementary on Caldwell St. will have over 450 yellow shirt volunteers cleaning and painting the school. In addition to the elementary school, over 1,000 volunteers will revitalize the building of Compton Youth Build (non-profit), 15 homes in the city of Compton, a local church and build plant boxes in the community garden. - October 10, 2013 - The Compton Initiative

Child Care & Preschool Open House at the YMCA of Eastern Union County

Learn, Play, Thrive. Do it all at the Y. The YMCA of Eastern Union County - Five Points Branch is hosting an open house October 12th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Five Points Branch Early Learning Development Center located within the YMCA at 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, NJ. - October 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida Offers Specialty License Plate

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida (BBBSAF) announced today that the State of Florida has approved a specialty BBBSAF license plate for sale to all Florida tag owners. - October 10, 2013 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida

IJIS Institute Helps Indiana Extend Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program Exchange

Individuals and communities throughout Indiana are safer as a result of a new information sharing initiative funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. - October 10, 2013 - IJIS Institute

Haven of Hope, City Within a City Partners with Burlington Coat Factory

Haven of Hope, City within a City (HOHCWC), a consortium of non-profit, faith-based organizations that specializes in providing the support needs of homeless citizens and families, has partnered with Burlington Coat Factory to provide clothing for the homeless as they open a new store in the River... - October 10, 2013 - Haven of Hope, City within a City

Northern California Motorcyclists Raise $94,023 for PBTF

Northern California motorcyclists joined the area’s 22nd Ride for Kids on Oct. 6, raising $94,023 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. About 240 participants gathered at Solano Community College in Fairfield under sunny, clear skies. Brain tumor survivors Reiana, Elizabeth, Elias,... - October 09, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Ronald McDonald House Charities Names Dr. Munib Derhalli to Hall of Fame

Encouraged by his then neighbor and now Hall of Fame colleague, David Stoller, Dr. Munib Derhalli joined the RMHC Board of Trustees in 2005. A periodontist whose past military service includes several weeks helping to identify victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, Dr. Derhalli has been a... - October 09, 2013 - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Journal Graphics Receives Ronald McDonald House Award

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Oregon and Southwest Washington (RMHC®) recognized Journal Graphics as a Partner of Distinction at the 2013 Hearts & Hands Auction on September 27. The Partner of Distinction award is given to organizations whose outstanding, long-term commitment has... - October 09, 2013 - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington

New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Features Green Trends in Fashion, Beauty & Style at Sustainability Summit 2013 on October 9

Sustainability Summit 2013: Expanding Green Multicultural Innovations Spotlights Business Opportunities for Minority and Diverse Businesses Offering Clean/Green Tech Products and Services. Workshops will include Experts from Sports, Beauty, Style, Data Centers, 3-D Printing and Real Estate. - October 09, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 18

Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 18, 2013... - October 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Rock & Roll Legends Team Up for Las Vegas Charity Concert

Alice Cooper, KISS and dozens of others hold concert to benefit rock & roll academy. - October 08, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy

The YMCA of Eastern Union County Offers New Early Learning Readiness Program

Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care - October 08, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week All Month Long

Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World spreads its positive messages to youth and in Tennessee and surrounding states. - October 08, 2013 - Drug Free South

Youth Volunteer Honored by the YMCA of Eastern Union County

Sadesia Wray named 2013 Youth Volunteer for her dedication, engagement and support of children in the School Age Childcare program - October 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Gil Taylor Depression Awareness Alliance Created to Help Those with Depression

Gil Taylor Depression Awareness Alliance, a Dallas-based non-profit launched this month to help educate the public on depression and help those impacted by the disease find help. For more information, visit giltaylordepressionawarenessalliance.org. The Alliance’s vision is to create a community that recognizes depression as an illness and supports those who are impacted by the disease, so that lives are ultimately saved. - October 07, 2013 - Gil Taylor Alliance

Author James Zimmerman to Launch New Book, "Deliverance at Hand!" at Minnesota Atheist Monthly Meeting

James Zimmerman, co-host of Atheists Talk Television Show and author of the new release "Deliverance at Hand!" will give readers and curious minds a first hand account of his life as a loyal, zealous Jehovah's Witness and his subsequent defection from that faith at his official book... - October 07, 2013 - Minnesota Atheists

Church of Scientology Hosts Film Screening for World War II Inspired Documentary

The Church of Scientology will host the film screening for a documentary inspired by World War II. - October 07, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Diamond In The Rough Youth Development Program, Inc. Hosts Leading Ladies Luncheon and Scholarship Benefit

Diamond In The Rough, Inc. will recognize six remarkable women for their outstanding contributions, and present each with a Leading Lady Award, at a benefit to provide scholarships for girls. The Leading Lady Award recognizes women who are making a significant impact as leaders, and are change agents in various arenas. Tickets, event sponsorships and advertisements are available for purchase. - October 06, 2013 - Diamond In The Rough

National “Collective Impact” Education Initiative Selects United Way of San Diego County

One of Only Six United Ways to Receive Strategic Support from Strive Network, Funding from Target - October 06, 2013 - United Way of San Diego County

"Kids Adopt a Shelter" Prepares for Second Anniversary and Holiday Donation Drive

"Kids Adopt a Shelter" is an animal shelter aid organization founded by a young actor named Sean Martin and represented by children and families worldwide. They are collecting donations for animal shelters as they reach their second anniversary and delivering them on Dec. 21, 2013. - October 06, 2013 - Kids Adopt A Shelter

Roots of Country Music Concert Series Hosted by Nashville Church of Scientology

Nashville Church of Scientology to host new concert series featuring classic country music. - October 05, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

AmpleHarvest.org to be Recognized for Exceptional Service by Points of Light

Honorees to include New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Citi and cancer survivor, Amy Paterson - October 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org

PowerBar Signs as In-Kind Sponsor for Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

Santa to the Sea Half Marathon announces that PowerBar has signed on as an in-kind sponsor and will donate protein bars and energy gels for runners on the course and at the Finish Line Festival at its Dec. 8 race. - October 04, 2013 - Santa to the Sea

Casa Creación Launches Spanish Edition of Compelled by Love by Heidi Baker

Heidi Baker's book, "Compelled by Love" is now available in Spanish as "La fuerza del amor". - October 04, 2013 - Iris Global

Barbara Melvin Earns Statewide Recognition from the Small Business Development Center

Dress for Success SW Florida is proud to announce that President, Barbara Melvin was recognized for her volunteer efforts at the Florida Small Business Development Center’s annual conference in Orlando on September 9th. She was awarded both the Regional Volunteer of the Year and the Florida... - October 04, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL

Shop for Success Offers a Fabulous Shopping Experience in Support of a Great Cause

Dress for Success SW Florida presents Shop for Success, an annual shopping event featuring 5,000 square feet of mostly new designer and designer-inspired apparel and accessories. - October 04, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL

Las Vegas Ride for Kids Raises More Than $63,000

Ride for Kids traveled west last weekend to host its ninth annual event in Las Vegas. At press time, the Sept. 29 ride had raised $63,186 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 375 participants at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway honored nine young brain tumor survivors, the Stars of the... - October 04, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Causecast Honored as "Awesome New Technology" for HR Technology Conference

Popular Session at Leading Industry Event to Feature Causecast’s Employee Volunteering and Giving Platform - October 03, 2013 - Causecast

AFCI Reaches Out to Parents on National Coming Out Day

The Association for Family and Community Integrity, Inc. provides education to parents of LGBT youth. - October 03, 2013 - AFCI, Inc.

Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Announces Sunday Tea

The Nashville Church of Scientology has just announced a new happening for Sunday afternoons – tea time. - October 03, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Enable America Employment Support Programs for Veterans Profiled in Nationwide Television Broadcast

Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be featured this week on “Hiring America,” a television program that highlights employment support for military veterans. The program will debut in a nationwide broadcast this... - October 02, 2013 - Enable America

Welcoming the "Denims & Diamonds" to Atlanta for the Georgia Diabetes Coalition Annual Reception

The Georgia Diabetes Coalition (www.GDCToday.org) now three weeks away from the long awaited annual Denim & Diamonds Community Awards Reception has just released their new website. The new website not only is cleaner and crisper, if offers visitors a seamless online tour to learn more about... - October 02, 2013 - GA Diabetes Coalition

Crossing Boundaries, Forging Friendships: Area Pastors to Exchange Pulpits October 13

First-ever Presbytery Communion Sunday Clergy Exchange to see 13 Presbyterian ministers rotate among churches in Central New Jersey area from Trenton to Milford to Kendall Park. - October 02, 2013 - The Presbytery of New Brunswick

7th Annual Fall Family Festival

Main Street in Old Town La Quinta will be closed off and lined with over 50 exhibitors and vendors all with a family focus and activities for children. Admission is free. There will also be entertainment, a petting zoo and pony rides, as well as child safety demonstrations, such as car seat safety checks. - October 02, 2013 - About Families Inc

NAFA's President Walks the Walk with Electric Vehicles for His Fleet

Florida Power & Light's fleet sets a goal of a fleet with only electric vehicles and hybrids within ten years. - October 02, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Marriage Team Set to Honor Pro Football Legend Dick Butkus (#51)

Dick Butkus will be honored by Marriage Team, the Vancouver, Wash.-based non-profit organization dedicated to building strong marriages, at a special Tailgate Event, Saturday evening, November 2, at the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. The event is open to the public with tables and individual tickets available through www.marriageteam.com. - October 01, 2013 - MarriageTeam

It’s Time to Recognize the World’s Most Positive Countries. Daily Positive (D+) Will Introduce a List of 10 Most Positive Countries in the World.

It is that time of the year again to collectively recognize all the heroes of the world for their positive accomplishments. Welcome to the Daily Positive (D+) World’s Most Positive Countries 2013 (WMPC'13). WMPC is in its third year and this year it is back with more enthusiasm and excitement. - October 01, 2013 - Daily Positive (D+)

Charities Vie for $25,000 Top Prize

Charities Need Your Support. - October 01, 2013 - John J. Byrne Community Center

Aldersgate Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, a leading not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Charlotte, N.C., is pleased to welcome Luther (Luke) Short as Chief Financial Officer. - September 30, 2013 - Aldersgate UMRC, Inc.

Utilimarc® Issues Key Performance Indicator Spotlight for NAFA Members

Utilimarc offers a report on Key Performance Indicators exclusively for NAFA Members and Affiliates. - September 29, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Play an Important Role in Advancing Research and Finding a Cure for Tourette Syndrome at Rutgers University

Individuals and families with Tourette Syndrome can participate in the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders' genetics sharing program by interviewing with Dr. Robert King on October 10 or 11 and November 8 at Rutgers. - September 29, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents Sustainability Summit 2013: Expanding Green Multicultural Innovations on October 9 in New York City

Spotlights Business Opportunities for Diversity in Sustainability with Leading Clean Tech/Green Tech Experts from NASCAR, National Football League, National Hockey League, HGTV, Turner Construction, Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo and Taiwan Government - September 29, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

East Brunswick Teenager Clearly Articulates Why the Entire Tourette Syndrome Community Must Get Behind Bill H.R. 146

National Youth Ambassador Amanda Silvers details how her letter to Congressman Rush Holt via the POPVOX website got the Congressman to sign on as a co-sponsor of this vital piece of TS legislation. Now, she's calling on everyone else to do the same with their Representatives. - September 28, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

DiabetesSisters Hosts National Weekend for Women Conference Series in San Francisco Oct. 4-6

Weekend Event to Focus on Health, Wellness and Transformation and Allow Women with Diabetes to Network, Share Experiences and Exchange Resources - September 28, 2013 - DiabetesSisters

Enable America Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, today commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Sponsored by U.S. Representative John Brademas (D-IN) and signed into... - September 28, 2013 - Enable America

Dignity Kids Inc. Sponsors "Wishing for Mommy" Breast Cancer Fundraiser

The fundraiser "Wishing for Mommy," sponsored by Dignity Kids Inc. will raise funds for children of mothers with breast cancer. The grant money will go towards fulfilling a special wish that the child has for their mother. A minimum of The campaign runs from September 1 - November 15, 2013. - September 27, 2013 - Dignity Kids, Inc.

Side Project Inc. Makes Donation to the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania

On Wednesday, September 24, Side Project Inc. staff and volunteers, Adam Casugrove, Jeffrey Fromknecht, Chelsea Banks, David Brown, Anne Fromknecht and Lauren Arnita gathered to present a donation of $1,750 to the Animal Rescue League of Western PA. Ann Yeager of the Animal Rescue League, accepted... - September 27, 2013 - Side Project Inc.

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