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Size Acceptance Organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) Hosts Official Launch Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Atlanta based organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) will host their official launch party for their forming non-profit organization to benefit plus size men and women. PLUS Positive’s (PLUS+) launch party will be held on August 10, 2013 from 5-9pm, featuring a silent auction, fashion show and... - July 24, 2013 - PLUS Positive
Bankruptcy Strengthens Resolve to "Remodel" Detroit Neighborhood in Six Days
The City of Detroit bankruptcy has served only to strengthen the determination and enthusiasm of 5,000 volunteers who will come together next week to transform an entire 48-block Detroit neighborhood. - July 24, 2013 - Life Remodeled
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Arrival of 550 Wheelchairs to Mexico
A full container of wheelchairs to be given to individuals with physical disabilities living in poverty in Mexico arrived this week. - July 24, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
PACE Center for Girls Awarded Investment from a National Foundation and the Social Innovation Fund to Help More Girls Achieve Greater Success
PACE Center for Girls was selected in a national competition to identify programs with the potential to help more of America’s at risk youth reach productive adulthood. - July 24, 2013 - PACE Center for Girls
Students Learn About Materials for Energy with the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 11th July, forty teenagers from across the UK have been learning about the global energy situation and the work of materials scientists and engineers as they try to meet global energy demands whilst reducing carbon emissions. - July 24, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Autism Organization Beats Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 10th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 14th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with $165,000 in net proceeds. Held at the Princeton Forrestal Village, the event was filled with plenty of fun and... - July 22, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Drug-Free South to Present at Crime Forum for National Night Out
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has been educating students on the harmful effects of drugs for years. Now they will be presenting their program during a Crime Forum for National Night Out. - July 22, 2013 - Drug Free South
Charm City Pets to Align with a New Movement Helping Animal Centers
Jusani Culture, a new online platform dedicated to making a difference in the lives of homeless pets, is pleased to announce that it will be aligning with Charm City Animal Rescue in a funding + awareness campaign from July 22 - August 4. - July 20, 2013 - Jusani Culture
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Salutes Veteran Multicultural Businesses from 1970s-1990s
The Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Business Opportunity Expo with Salute to Veteran Council-Certified Minority Business Owners and Honors Claire Scanlon, BNY Mellon, with Appreciation Award in Supplier Diversity. - July 19, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Church of Scientology Community News: A Voice is Formed
The Nashville Church of Scientology supports the good works of others. Today’s highlight: a new initiative called A Voice. - July 19, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Reed Hartley Named New Free Wheelchair Mission Executive Director
After an intensive six-month search in collaboration with the Dingman Company, Free Wheelchair Mission is pleased to announce Mr. Reed Hartley has been appointed the organization’s new Executive Director. The move was made following the departure of the organization’s former Executive... - July 19, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
International Charity Anthology "Twist of Fate" Now Available in Paperback and E-Formats. All Proceeds Donated to Charity.
Representing the Indies In Action group, 60 authors and poets have combined to contribute 78 different writings in a charity anthology called "Twist of Fate," to help tornado victims in Oklahoma. The authors represent people from all around the globe. Nine countries are represented. It is a grassroots, group effort to help those who need it the most. All proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to the May Tornadoes Relief Fund, administered by the United Way. - July 19, 2013 - Indies In Action
Thinking Outside the Box to Create a Shipping Container House
Shipping container self-sustaining house will be the first of its kind in Ontario. - July 18, 2013 - The Wall of Geckos
NAFA Announces All-Star Lineup of Global Fleet Management Speakers for Conference
NAFA announces the first two speakers for its International Fleet Academy conference in October. - July 18, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
National Atheist Party Votes to Change Name to "Secular Party of America"
The membership of the National Atheist Party (NAP) has voted and is announcing name change. - July 18, 2013 - Secular Party of America
The Way to Happiness Plans Summer of Events
The Nashville chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation is planning its August events. - July 17, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Church of Scientology Introduces Human Rights Education for Friendship Day
Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “Human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream.” - July 17, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Top $52,000 for Cure
Riders in South Bend, Indiana help fight childhood brain tumors by raising money for a cure. - July 17, 2013 - Ride for Kids
NACLA Launches Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Independent Journalism on the Americas
The North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA), publisher of the most widely-read English-language magazine on Latin America, NACLA Report on the Americas, has launched NACLA 2.0, an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. NACLA 2.0 is a campaign that will bring NACLA’s independent journalism... - July 17, 2013 - North American Congress on Latin America
Students on Track for a Career in Railway Engineering
From 2nd to 5th July, one hundred students gathered at the University of Bath to attend a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a future career. - July 17, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
National Grid Work Experience Energises Pupils
From 1st to 5th July, 14- and 15-year-old students from across the UK enjoyed a unique Engineering Experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. - July 17, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
The Cambodia Academy at Mongkol Borei Announces Plans for the 2013 School Year Kick Off Campus Tour
Yearly excursion from Siem Reap for donors and guests on October 1, 2013 to celebrate increasing enrollment, improving English proficiency and growing donor base. - July 14, 2013 - Cambodia Academy (501c3)
It’s Back - KOSBE's 3rd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Third Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, July 30 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. This event is free and open to the public. - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Teacher Grant Program Receives Sizeable Donation
The Pet Care Trust raised over $13,500 at the 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - July 14, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
Webinar to Look at Kidney-Friendly Diet and Nutrition Trends
A good nutrition plan is vital for people living with chronic kidney disease. How much caffeine should you really have? What foods are best? The "Kidney Nutrition Essentials and Today's Trends" webinar helps answer these questions and more. - July 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Announces New Plays, New Venue, and New Format
Press release regarding the Pittsburgh New Works Festival's 23rd season including information about the plays being performed, change of performance venue, and new performance format. - July 14, 2013 - Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Aundrea Wilcox Appointed to 2013 TNCPE Board of Examiners
Aundrea Y. Wilcox, Executive Director, Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2013 Board of Examiners. Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes... - July 14, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Students Gear Up for a Career in Motorsports Engineering
From 1st to 4th July, thirty-five promising young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Oxford Brookes University. This popular four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. Working... - July 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get Mobile in Cardiff with the Smallpeice Trust
From 24th to 27th June, forty teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Cardiff University, students gained a valuable practical knowledge of the... - July 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
IJIS Institute Releases Justice Information Sharing Pre-Request for Proposals Toolkit
Third edition procurement resource provides state and local governments a resource to streamline acquisition of information technology systems. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Welcomes Maria Cardiellos as Program Manager for the New Jersey Information Sharing Environment Project
Staff changes prepare the IJIS Institute for advanced technical projects. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute
St. Louis Scientists Invited to the White House
The White House honored individuals for their dedication to increasing public engagement in science and science literacy. - July 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"
A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National
The Bulls Won't Stop Fleet as NAFA's International Fleet Academy Leads the Way
Global Fleet managers face situations ranging from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to far more serious problems. NAFA's International Fleet Academy offers them the most extensive education on global fleet management. - July 13, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Melonhead Foundation Presents Second Annual "Maricopa Loves Melonhead"
Sponsored by Glenn Jones Auto Centers and hosted by Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort, the Melonhead Foundation will proudly present the second annual “Maricopa Loves Melonhead” pancake breakfast and quarter auction on August 11, 2013. The event begins at 9:00 am and lasts for two... - July 13, 2013 - The Melonhead Foundation
BBQ Fundraiser Will Kickoff Cross-Country Bike Trip by Wounded Warrior and Paralympian Rob Jones
July 27th event by “Fired Up To Help” to benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - July 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Drug-Free South Arms Students Against Drugs
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is educating young people on the harmful effects of drugs throughout Tennessee. - July 12, 2013 - Drug Free South
Launch of a WordPress Plugin to Help Nonprofits Manage Their Boards
Wired Impact, a web design company focused on nonprofits, has made it easier to manage a nonprofit board with their new, free Nonprofit Board Management plugin for WordPress. - July 12, 2013 - Wired Impact
NAFA Hosts Webinar on Right-Sizing Fleets on July 24
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues its monthly free webinar series for Members with "Right-Sizing Your Fleet Without Feeling The Pinch: Expert Advice on Where to Cut, How to Cut, and What You'll Save in the Process" on Wednesday, July 24 at 1pm. - July 12, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 24th June to 27th June, sixty teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth. Sponsored by the University of Portsmouth, this 4-day residential course gave students a valuable insight into the field of electronic engineering. During the... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Welsh Students Get Ahead with STEM
From 24th to 26th June, seventy nine students gathered at the University of South Wales, to attend a specially designed Engineering Experience residential course. In partnership with First Campus at the University of South Wales, The Smallpeice Trust ran this free course to encourage 13 and 14 year... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Provide Housing for Homeless Female Veterans
Donation to Final Salute will provide transitional support for women and children. - July 11, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The Crowd Investing Innovation Forum Unveils Its Official Agenda
The Crowdfunding Professional Association’s 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum will convene top crowdfunding pioneers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors to address the most urgent issues in capital formation, job creation, public policy as well as corporate and entrepreneurial initiatives. Through unscripted interviews, frank and intimate discussion, the goal is to spark innovation, challenge and debate conventional thinking as well as unleash new perspectives. - July 11, 2013 - Crowdnetic
David Weild Announced as Keynote Speaker for Leading Crowd Funding Industry Event
The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), the leading trade organization for the crowdfunding industry, will be holding its 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum on August 8-9, 2013 in Orlando, FL with former NASDAQ Vice Chairman David Weild IV as keynote speaker. - July 11, 2013 - Crowdnetic
The Northern California Underwater Photography Society (NCUPS) Proudly Announces the 2013 Monterey Shootout
The Monterey Shootout will be held August 9-11, 2013. For 32 years running, this is one of the most exceptional underwater photo contests in the United States. - July 11, 2013 - Northern California Underwater Photographic Society
The SILK Program Launches its Inaugural Heroes Campaign
SILK has launched its Heroes Campaign to honor those that donate their time and effort on the front line doing amazing things to help animals in need. Shelters that we have personally verified are doing good work, yet struggling to survive. For its inaugural campaign, SILK is honoring Lynn Donovan and her family, volunteers for Castoff Pet Rescue of Blairsville, Georgia. http://www.silkprogram.org/Our_Heroes.html - July 11, 2013 - The Silk Program
Operation Coexist Announces Unplugged Show Raising Money for At-Risk Youth and Promoting Healing Though Music
Operation Coexist will be hosting their first ticketed event at 7 PM on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at The Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio in downtown St Petersburg to benefit music therapy programs in local hospitals and music programs in local school districts. - July 11, 2013 - Operation Coexist Inc.
Valley Youth House - Greater Philadelphia Receives Inaugural $10,000 Award from the Transition Network's Philadelphia Chapter Giving Circle
VYH-GP has been selected to receive a $10,000 grant by the Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network’s Giving Circle. This award will fund incidental education expenses for current and former foster care youth attending post-secondary programs. - July 11, 2013 - Valley Youth House
Native Healer at Red Bird Center Honored for Veterans Services
Shianne Eagleheart Honored for the Effective Healing Services for Veterans - July 11, 2013 - Pedal For Heroes