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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The First Tee of the Triangle Names Amy Bragg Higgins to the Board of Directors
System VP of Strategic Planning and Network Development of UNC Health Care Joins Local Youth Development Organization - September 27, 2013 - First Tee Of The Triangle
First Congressional Tourette Syndrome Caucus a Success for Entire Nationwide TS Community
Bi-partisan effort spearheaded by the Tourette Syndrome Association featured the support of 13 Representatives and focused on knowledge, awareness, education and research. - September 26, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Invisible Disabilities Champions at It’s Not an Illusion on Invisible Disabilities Day, October 24th
Colorado-based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at sixth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, Colo., October 24, 2013. - September 25, 2013 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Harleys for Heroes Announces Giveaway Winners
Military charity awards Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles to three lucky Winners. - September 25, 2013 - Healing Heroes Network
New Book Provides Powerful Tool for Church Leaders to Build Discipleship Plan
In his new book, "Innovating Discipleship: Four Paths to Real Discipleship Results," author Will Mancini offers a practical framework that moves the discussion beyond existing models and best practices. Instead of touting a new model for every church to adapt, Mancini provides a simple and powerful tool that guides church leaders, step-by-step, into the freedom and confidence found in designing a unique, effective discipleship approach for a specific time and place. - September 25, 2013 - Auxano
Xclaimed Ministries Provides Free Toys, Bicycles and Home-Goods
Xclaimed Ministries provided free cooked meals, toys and home-goods to over 420 people at their final concert of the summer. - September 25, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Dynamic Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Announces Official Launch
Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation, Jonah’s Place, Inc., announces its official launch. Jonah’s Place, Inc. is actively involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless and injured animals in Central Palm Beach County, Florida and is preparing for expansion. - September 25, 2013 - Jonah's Place, Inc.
Impact of imaging and robotics on accelerating scientific discovery will be the focus of the Danforth Center’s Annual Fall Symposium
Special presentation by St. Louis Cardinals adds unique angle to scientific event. - September 25, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Riders from Baltimore, San Diego Top $177,000 for PBTF
Motorcyclists banded together for Ride for Kids events in Baltimore and San Diego on Sept. 22, raising $177,593 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Seven young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the rides in West Friendship, Md., and Cardiff, Calif. The events featured local emcee and... - September 25, 2013 - Ride for Kids
National Care for Pastors Sunday October 13th
Pastors are leaving the pulpit at astonishing rates. Churches are doing something about it with National Care for Pastors Sunday October 13th. Churches around the country are working to celebrate and care for their pastors through this national effort to keep pastors and their families healthy. - September 25, 2013 - Care for Pastors
The League of Adventurous Women (R) Launches Web Site: New National Network of Women's Adventure Groups is First of Its Kind
The League of Adventurous Women is a new national network of women's adventure groups and individuals. The unique non-profit launched its web site today. www.leagueofadventurouswomen.org - September 25, 2013 - The League of Adventurous Women, Inc.
Martel United Methodist Church, Inc. of Lenoir City Partners with Biker Rags and Susan G. Komen Knoxville for 2nd Annual Ride for Jan
Representatives for Martel United Methodist Church, Inc. of Lenoir City announced today that they have partnered with Biker Rags and the Knoxville affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the 2nd Annual Ride for Jan. This year’s event has expanded to include not only motorcycles of all kinds but also... - September 25, 2013 - Martel United Methodist Church, Inc.
United Way of San Diego County to Anchor City Heights Partnership for Children
“Collective Impact” Initiative Supports Area Youth from Cradle to College or Career - September 24, 2013 - United Way of San Diego County