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Enable America and Northwestern Mutual Provide Job Support Services for the North Carolina National Guard

This month more than 50 transitioning members of the North Carolina National Guard improved their employment skills, thanks to a Job Readiness Workshop produced by Enable America and Northwestern Mutual. In a post-session survey, participants gave the workshop outstanding reviews. “Thanks to... - September 12, 2013 - Enable America

Motorcyclists Shine, Raise More Than $182,000 at Ride for Kids

Ride for Kids motorcyclists in three states gave generously this weekend, raising $182,774 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 8 rides, held in Alabama, Indiana and Washington. The events featured local celebrity emcee... - September 12, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Best-Selling Motivator Shawn Anderson Inspires "A Better Life"

Shawn Anderson, the founder of Extra Mile America, has published another very inspiring book, "A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over." - September 12, 2013 - Extra Mile America

Shaping Her Esteem’s SHE Mob Takes Over Yonge-Dundas Square

On Sunday September 8th 2013 Shaping Her Esteem (SHE), a Toronto based not-for-profit dedicated to increasing the health and wellbeing of young women, hosted a free fitness SHE Mob at Yonge-Dundas Square. With numerous industry professionals at the helm the SHE Mob led community members and... - September 12, 2013 - Shaping Her Esteem

New Jersey Autism Community Recognizes State Leaders, Unveils New Learning and Screening Tools for Parents, Educators and Pediatricians

Members of New Jersey’s autism community assembled at New Jersey’s State House to recognize state leaders who have pioneered legislative and public policy measures that have improved funding and access to both private and public autism services in New Jersey. The group, also unveiled... - September 11, 2013 - Eden Autism Services

400 Mayors to Join "Extra Mile" Mission

Extra Mile Day is a day to renew our commitment to going the extra mile in personal effort, volunteerism, and service, and it is a day to acknowledge and thank those around us who go the extra mile for us in our everyday lives. - September 11, 2013 - Extra Mile America

Pedro Cayuqueo Awarded 2013 Samuel Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism

The North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) announces the selection of Pedro Cayuqueo as the 2013 recipient of the Samuel Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism. The Chavkin Prize is awarded every 18 months to an outstanding investigative reporter working in Latin America... - September 11, 2013 - North American Congress on Latin America

DEA Youth Dance Program Expands to Arizona Through Donations from the M.A.S.H Coalition Against Substance Abuse and Target

Free After-School Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Enters Its 22nd State - September 11, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program

Cleveland Zoo Walk: A Chance to Continue the Fight Against Dystonia

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) will welcome supporters to a fun day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for a chance to raise funds and awareness for dystonia on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Organizer Karen Flanagan considers herself many things: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a... - September 11, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Healthcare Symposium on September 12

Third Annual Healthcare Symposium at PSEG in Newark, New Jersey Explores Opportunities for Minority Suppliers in the $2.7 Trillion Healthcare Industry Includes Experts from Owens & Minor, Johnson & Johnson, Barnabas Hospital and Premier Healthcare Alliance. - September 10, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Holds Symposium on UV Disinfection of Healthcare Facilities Prior to World Congress 2013, Las Vegas

Members of the International Ultraviolet Association are sponsoring some key events at the World Congress 2013, at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Learn about the special panel on disinfection of hospitals and healthcare facilities that precedes World Congress, on Sept. 21, 2013 and other events. - September 10, 2013 - International Ultraviolet Association

Rise Up Industries Football Mania Fundraiser

Rise Up Industries, a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized to provide a comprehensive and fully integrated approach towards the elimination of gang violence and gang membership, announced today that they will tackle their fundraising goal using CharityMania’s FootballMania fundraiser, a sweepstakes fundraiser where prizes are awarded to the sweepstakes game cards with the teams that score the most points. - September 09, 2013 - Rise Up Industries

Donation to Charleston Collegiate for Academic Scholarships

A group of anonymous donors have presented Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) with a matching gift of $63,000 to provide scholarships for students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to receive a premier secondary education. The check was presented today at 10:00 a.m. "under the oaks" on the Charleston Collegiate’s campus through Kiawah Cares, by their ambassador, Mr. Jimmy Bailey. - September 07, 2013 - Charleston Collegiate School

Rudolph Joins Giant Santa Along 101 Freeway in Oxnard, Holiday Race Set for Dec. 8

In preparation for this year’s 6th Annual Santa to the Sea marathon and relay race, a 7-foot Rudolph –complete with flashing red light–has joined the legendary Santa statue that resides next to the 101 freeway in Oxnard. - September 07, 2013 - Santa to the Sea

Secular Party of America Rallies as National Sponsor of Apostacon

The Secular Party of America will be a major sponsor of Apostacon, the 5th annual Midwest Freethought Conference. - September 07, 2013 - Secular Party of America

Clear Channel Radio Stands Behind Veterans

While Congress debates War in Syria, Operation Veteran's Promise (OVP) considers the aftermath at home with a new generation of Veterans and Clear Channel Radio positions itself as a vanguard of support for our Nation's Military, Veterans and OVP. - September 07, 2013 - Operation Veteran's Promise

Quincy Jones' Pop Girl Group Blush Supports the Love Can Initiative

The Love Can Initiative is delighted to have the pop music group Blush supporting children living in poverty and hunger. The legendary Quincy Jones is executive producer of the girl group composed of five members from the Philippines, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. They have enjoyed... - September 06, 2013 - Love Can Initiative

American Golf Association Announced an All New Fundraiser Program to Benefit Fraternities and Sororities

The American Golf Association (AGA) has developed a new fundraiser program that helps fraternities and sororities raise funds for their organizations. The program leverages social media including Facebook, LinkedIn, internet radio, and websites to build a reoccurring revenue stream to the organization. - September 06, 2013 - American Golf Association

Rochester Native Organizes Cornhole Tournament to Bring Awareness to Son’s Neurological Disorder

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is teaming up with the Cornhole League of Rochester to hold the largest Cornhole tournament in the Western New York region on Saturday, September 28, 2013, in the outfield of Frontier Field, Rochester's Triple-A Ballpark and home of the Red Wings. Rochester native, James Metherell and his wife Cassie are organizing the tournament in honor of their oldest son Caleb, who is diagnosed with a childhood form of dystonia. - September 06, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

Koomkey Offers No-Strings Micro Crowdfunding

People share their creativity via social media as a way to make connections. If the message resonates, we can retweet, like, follow, or hand out trophies to show our appreciation. Koomkey is also a way to say "Thank You," with the added bonus of sending small, secure monetary donations to your favorite content creators and organizations. - September 05, 2013 - Koomkey

Enable America Programs Support U.S. Labor Department Rules to Improve Employment of People with Disabilities

Companies working to meet new U.S. Labor Department regulations for hiring people with disabilities can benefit from engaging with Enable America, a non-profit organization with programs that build bridges between employers and those they want to recruit. "In a competitive job market,... - September 05, 2013 - Enable America

Grassroots Online Gameshow Aims at Rallying the World to Change One Struggling Family's Life Forever

What would it look like to watch a struggling family be given a new life? Life from Us is a 100% grassroots project aimed at changing lives - one family at a time. And everyone is invited to participate in this hyper-focused humanitarian project, and then watch it online. “The entire video... - September 05, 2013 - Life from Us

Excess Inventory Sale Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay

The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Excess Inventory Sale is right around the corner, held at Bayshore Baptist Church on Friday, September 20, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. Browse amazingly low priced attire, expand your wardrobe and help Dress for Success... - September 04, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay

Mahabbah Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway

200 Children Served on Saturday with Free Backpack Giveaway. - September 02, 2013 - Mahabbah Foundation

Kickstarting the Indie Film Festival

NYC’s Winter Film Awards Jumps on the Crowdfunding Bandwagon - September 02, 2013 - Winter Film Festival

Colleyville United Methodist Church Celebrates Completion of $275,000 Sanctuary Renovation

First United Methodist Church of Colleyville will celebrate the completion of a $275,000 major sanctuary and narthex renovation on September 8, 2013 with special services and a church-wide barbeque. The public is welcome. The sanctuary renovation is the third for the church built in 1924 and the... - August 31, 2013 - Colleyville United Methodist Church

Film Production to Begin on the Life of the Hare Krishna Movement’s Founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

ISKCON Cinema, in association with the Vedic Community Foundation (VCF) will produce the Documentary Feature Film, ACHARYA—One Who Teaches by Example. - August 30, 2013 - Vedic Community Foundation, Inc

Spare Change Adds Up for Autism

Wawa Coin Canisters Benefit Eden Autism Services. - August 30, 2013 - Eden Autism Services

IJIS Institute and Urban Institute Publish Results of Criminal Justice and Health Collaboration Working Group

Working group identifies information exchanges for continuity of care and treatment of individuals. - August 30, 2013 - IJIS Institute

The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists

Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center

5,500 Southern Artists and Patrons Stake Claim as 1st Virtual Department Store Using Facebook Groups Option

Inspire Arts Alabama, the flagship program of Inspire Charitable Foundation is proud to stake their unverified claim as the 1st completely virtual department store, Alabama General Store (AGS), to establish itself on Facebook. When AGS’s radical new nonprofit artist outreach program united a... - August 29, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation

Free Wheelchair Mission Strives to be World Leader in Wheelchair Distribution

Free Wheelchair Mission continues to empower communities and partners worldwide in proper wheelchair distribution. - August 29, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission

The Georgia Diabetes Coalition Will Recognize Their National Supporters & Sponsors

Health care aliments such as Diabetes affect over 17 million Americans. Each year, it is reported that 1 million new cases are diagnosed. The Georgia Diabetes Coalition helps these Americans adjust to their diagnosis and live normal lives. On October 3rd, 2013 their unified voices will be heard at the annual Community Awards Reception. - August 29, 2013 - GA Diabetes Coalition

IJIS Institute Appoints Microsoft Architect as New Technical Advisory Committee Chair

Joel Byford of Microsoft Justice and Public Safety Practice brings IT and leadership expertise to committee. - August 29, 2013 - IJIS Institute

International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Acquires Scholarship & Recognition Programs Division from ETS

Acquisition makes ISTS the leading provider of scholarship management services. - August 28, 2013 - International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)

Eastern National Publishes "Slavery in the United States: a Brief Narrative History"

Eastern National has released a new publication, "Slavery in the United States: A Brief Narrative History." This book chronicles the history of slavery, documented as early as the 18th century BCE in the Code of Hammurabi, and documents its impact on the United States, from the... - August 28, 2013 - Eastern National

12th Anniversary of 9/11/01 - Patriots Unite Across the Globe “To Thank and Honor Those who Serve Our Country”

For the 11th year in a row, the Patriots’ Run (PatriotsRun.org) will have runners participating from both the US and abroad. Troops in Afghanistan will again swap their boots for running shoes showing a United Front against Terrorism while local runners will participate in a 9 hour and 11 minute run at the Great Mall of the Great Plains starting at noon on 9/11. - August 28, 2013 - Patriots Run

Motorcyclists Contribute $142,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors

Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $142,161 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids events on Aug. 25. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors attended the rides on mild, clear mornings in Asheville, N.C. and Ann... - August 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)

Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory. - August 28, 2013 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter

KOSBE Extends Deadline for Entries for This Year’s Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration Due to High Demand

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for the 2013 Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients and Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - August 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on September 28th at the Richmond International Raceway

The 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on September 28, 2013 at the Richmond International Raceway’s Inner Track. For more information, visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond - August 25, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area

The First Tee of the Triangle Hosts the Dennis Walters Golf Show and Free Junior Clinic Aug. 24

Local Youth Development Organization Announces Golf Show and Clinic for Golfers Ages 5 to 17 - August 24, 2013 - First Tee Of The Triangle

Confidential Patient Services (CPS) Launches New Services in Palm Springs with a New Program Called the Desert Concierge Club (DCC)

Confidential Patient Services has expanded its services to Palm Springs with a new program called the Desert Concierge Club. The DCC host will help navigate the healthcare system for members and create a VIP doctor’s visit and their goal is to improve the overall wellness and life styles of all individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. All profits raised will go towards building a free wellness center for the HIV positive community in the desert. - August 24, 2013 - AIDS Assistance Foundation

IJIS Institute Develops First Standards-Based “Proof of Concept” for Montana’s Victim Notification Service

Montana’s Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) standard enhances information sharing capabilities among criminal justice agencies and Victim Notification Systems. - August 24, 2013 - IJIS Institute

Eastern National Announces the Opening of its Newest Educational Museum Store at the New Benjamin Franklin Museum

Eastern National is proud to announce the opening of a new educational museum store at the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum, located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store will sell a wide variety of Franklin related commemorative items which... - August 24, 2013 - Eastern National

IJIS Institute’s Technical Advisory Committees Publish New White Papers

Papers explore the NIEM-UML specification and provide guidance on selecting and implementing technology solutions. - August 23, 2013 - IJIS Institute

Black Transmen, Inc. Held Its 1st Trans Awareness Summer T-Shirt Campaign Offering All Artists the Opportunity to Submit Their Talent for T-Shirt Designs

Winner Announced: Congratulations to Mr. Mick Rose as the Grand Prize Winner of the BTMI 2013 T-Shirt Design Contest. Black Transmen, Inc is happy to announce that they have selected the T-Shirt Design entry "Black Power Fist." - August 22, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc

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