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SBA Provides Disaster Loans for Business and Home Owners
Financial assistance, in the form of low-interest, long-term loans for losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries, will be provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to business owners and homeowners who suffered from the recent Tennessee severe storms and flooding. - August 07, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Confidential Patient Services (CPS) is Now Offering Free Mental Health Services to Those Living with HIV/AIDS
Confidential Patient Services (CPS)- a program that helps those living with HIV/AIDS with housing assistance, financial assistance, food assistance, and healthcare navigation- now provides the much needed service of mental health counseling. - August 05, 2013 - AIDS Assistance Foundation
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Hosts Networking for Scholarships on August 12
Networking for Scholarships at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, NJ Features Golf, Tennis, Swimming Pool, Games and Contests, Branding Workshop, Networking Luncheon and Awards Dinner - August 05, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Fearless Trio Wearing Beard Beanies Tackles Mongol Rally for Charity
Decked out in Beard Head Beanies, Australian "Machiniacs" team embarks on 35,000km drive from London to Mongolia – all to raise money for ME/CFS. - August 04, 2013 - Beard Head, Inc.
New GreaterGood Signature Program Proclaims "Cats R Cool"
GreaterGood.org launches a new signature program, Cats R Cool, this month to help shelters and rescue groups increase cat adoptions. The program will be formally introduced by Jackson Galaxy on August 10. - August 04, 2013 - GreaterGood
Eastern National Publishes "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook." This new book features essays by 12 prominent American and Canadian historians exploring key themes and stories of the War of 1812, from the development of Canadian and American... - August 04, 2013 - Eastern National
1-Day Intensive MNO/ VNO Billing & Settlement Master Class Featured at GRAPA's Amsterdam Event
GRAPA to launch a 1-day VNO/MNO Masterclass at Amsterdam event in September. Designed for advanced VNO professionals, this highly-intensive program covers the most critical risk and assurance issues faced by VNO and MNO organizations. - August 04, 2013 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
More High-Profile Fleet Leaders Join NAFA's International Fleet Academy Faculty
Steven Saltzgiver and Kevin Fisher, CAFM, are the latest names to the growing faculty for NAFA's International Fleet Academy. - August 03, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Friends of Karen Sends Kids Back to School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a local charity that provides vital, practical and comprehensive support for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness, needs help filling 650 backpacks for their back-to-school program. - August 03, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Celebrity Football Players Visit Rochester to Raise Autism Awareness "Golf Where the Pros Golf" for AutismUp and ARC of Yates Autism Initiatives
Former Super Bowl champions and professional football players headline the list of celebrities supporting the initiatives of AutismUp and the ARC of Yates for a Celebrity Golf Tournament. - August 03, 2013 - Autism Up
San Diego Polo Club Helps Provide 100 Wheelchairs for Free Wheelchair Mission
At their annual Fernando Gutierrez Memorial Cup tournament’s final day of matches San Diego Polo Club’s (SDPC) members and attendees raised funds to provide 100 wheelchairs for individuals with physical disabilities in the developing through Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM). More than 850... - August 03, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
National Nonprofit Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Rutgers Professor, Dr. Maurice J. Elias, to receive 2013 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. - August 03, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Presents Information on TS, OCD and Anxiety at Annual NJ Education Inclusion Conference
Psychologist Dr. Robert Zambrano of East Brunswick disseminated the information to educators and administrators preparing to help special needs children as the 2013-2014 school year draws near. - August 03, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Arrival of 550 Wheelchairs in Vietnam
A container of wheelchairs from Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) has arrived for individuals with physical disabilities living in poverty in Vietnam this week. - August 02, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Kicks Off Another Round of College Workshops
“Red Flags” presentation at Bergen County Community College on July 16 is the first of at least 5 of these programs to take place around New Jersey this fall. - August 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tortorici, President of AIAGA, Joins Faculty of NAFA's 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy
The list of impressive faculty members continues for NAFA's Global Fleet conference. - August 02, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Revenue Assurance Managers Advanced Certification Program to Premiere in Amsterdam
GRAPA to offer new advanced certification program for Revenue Assurance Management. Designed to help the RA Manager adapt his team to the generation of assurance issues, this event will premiere this September in Amsterdam. - August 02, 2013 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Scholastic Mountain Biking Underway This Fall
Students have the opportunity to compete in mountain biking races this fall. MiSCA (Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association) is entering its fourth racing season and this year promises to be bigger and better by providing 3 student-only races and awarding the USA Cycling State Scholastic Championship. Registration opens August 1, 2013. - August 01, 2013 - Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available for the 2013-2014 school year to qualified teachers who apply. - August 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
YES Youth Education Support
NAMI Lansing is sponsoring a dialogue with Joanne Riebschleger, PhD, MSU School of Social Work, to discuss YES- Youth Education and Support on August 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. at the McLaren Educational Center on the Greenlawn Campus, corner of Greenlawn and Washington. YES is part of a greater initiative... - August 01, 2013 - NAMI Lansing Inc
Eastern National and Finley-Holiday Films Team Up to Produce National Parks Video Bundle
In preparation for the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016, Eastern National is proud to announce the release of a new product bundle. It contains the popular Passport To Your National Parks® book and a new, full length video from Finley- Holiday Films, America’s... - August 01, 2013 - Eastern National
New – 1 Day, Intensive Master Class in LTE/IMS: Monetization, Billing and Fraud Protection
GRAPA, the Global Revenue Assurance Professionals Association, announces the launch of an intensive 8-hour LTE- Monetization, Billing and Fraud Protection Master class. This course is designed to provide experienced GSM, wireline and other seasoned RA professionals with an exhaustive briefing on... - July 31, 2013 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
The 15th World Golden Oldies Netball Festival Comes to San Diego, CA
Celebrating its 30th birthday, the Golden Oldies Netball Festival will host their 15th bi-Annual World event October 6-13, 2013 at the prestigious San Diego Polo Fields, San Diego, CA. Over 60 international teams, traveling from as far as New Zealand, will be welcomed at a private event hosted at... - July 31, 2013 - Netball America Inc.
Texas Pit Bull Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal
Saving the death row dogs of Texas will be the focus in August for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Don’t Bully Me Rescue (DBMR) as the group to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - July 31, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Announces Major Expansion
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced plans to build a new $45 million addition to its research facility - July 31, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Friends of Karen Expands Development Department
Kristi Hennessy has joined Friends of Karen, a charity that provides support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, to spearhead a new Development Department program. - July 31, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Xclaimed Ministries is Strengthening the Community
About 400 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries' "REVIVE" event (Concert in the Park) on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Scooters, Barbies and quads were the big hits for the kids. Adults went home with new dishwashers, comforters, pillows, sinks, shower head assemblies, coffee makers, home... - July 30, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
The Casey Cares Foundation Featured on Season Premiere of ABC’s “Secret Millionaire” August 4th, 2013
The Casey Cares Foundation, a charity that provides uplifting and ongoing programs for critically ill children and their families, will be a featured charity on the season premiere of ABC's TV show "Secret Millionaire" on August 4th at 8:00pm EST. - July 30, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Minnesota Atheists and St. Paul Saints Partner to Secularize Team Name to Mr. Paul Aints for the Day
For the second year in a row, the St. Paul Saints minor league baseball team plans to drop the S and become the secularized Mr. Paul Aints on Friday, August 9 at 7:05pm at Midway Stadium in St. Paul in honor of the Minnesota Atheists game sponsors. To follow up a fun night at the stadium, the... - July 30, 2013 - Minnesota Atheists
Church of Scientology Hosts Interreligious Forum in Honor of Friendship Day
Nashville Church of Scientology celebrates International Day of Friendship by hosting a forum dedicated to religious tolerance. - July 30, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Named Official Charity of 2013 ING Hartford Marathon; Seeking Runners for Team Fidelco
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Connecticut’s own and New England’s only guide dog school, has been named an Official Charity of the 2013 ING Hartford Marathon. The Connecticut non-profit is seeking runners and volunteers to Share the Vision® and join Team Fidelco on Saturday, October... - July 29, 2013 - Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Amid Record Turnout, Eighth Annual Tail-GREAT Raises Over $5,000 for Western Pennsylvania Non-Profit Organizations
Side Project Inc. is proud to announce the success of their Tail-GREAT event, which was held at PNC Park on July 13. Tail-GREAT is an annual tailgate party that is now in its eighth year. The event brings together hundreds of attendees from around the country to celebrate the spirit of community... - July 29, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
TD Charitable Foundation Supports Food Bank of South Jersey with Donation
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $10,000 to the Food Bank of South Jersey as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community. - July 28, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Caryn Smith Appointed to Advisory Board for Dress for Success SW Florida
Dress for Success SW Florida has appointed Caryn Smith to their advisory board. She will serve as co-chair of the newly launched Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P), which helps to provide women with the information, tools, and resources needed to start a one-person business. - July 28, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, was organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18st July, forty-eight teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient railway transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering and railway systems engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Atlanta High School Students Gather for the Gifted Foundation’s New Student Orientation
The Gifted Education Foundation hosts an orientation at Emory University for new students joining its college prep program. - July 27, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer fifty students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. - July 27, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Course for a Career in Biochemical Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, 26 budding engineers attended a four-day Biochemical Engineering course at University College London (UCL). The course provided 15 and 16 year old students with the opportunity to learn about novel biological therapeutics theories and the importance of biochemical... - July 27, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Orioles Outfielder Nick Markakis and Wife Christina Join Casey Cares 5K at Camden Yards as Race Ambassador
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to welcome Orioles Outfielder Nick Markakis and his wife, Christina, at the Fourth Annual Casey Cares 5K where they will be kicking off the race. The event begins at 8:00am on Saturday, August 3rd at Camden Yards and benefits programs of the Casey Cares... - July 27, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Congressman Phil Roe Hosts "Services for Those Who Have Served" Veterans Event 8/15
“Services for Those Who Have Served” - Veterans Event August 15th at Kingsport Higher Education Center; Congressman Roe to Host - July 27, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Triumph Foundation is Ready to Celebrate and Let’ Em Roll in Valencia, CA
Triumph Foundation is celebrating its five-year anniversary by hosting the Let’em Roll Casino Night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia, California Aug 17th. - July 27, 2013 - Triumph Foundation
Hip Hop Grows Up Launches Educational Radio Station
Talia Ashley and Cecillia Morris, founders of Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc are proud to announce the establishment of the new R&B radio station: iPositive R&B Radio. - July 26, 2013 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
California Parenting Institute Begins Construction on a New Parent Education Center
California Parenting Institute (CPI) broke ground on a new Parent Education Center at 3650 Standish Avenue in Santa Rosa. Construction has begun and is slated to finish at the beginning of September 2013. The Parent Education Center expansion encompasses the renovation of 4,600 sq. ft. of existing... - July 26, 2013 - Child Parent Institute
Students on Board with a Career in Marine Technology with the Smallpeice Trust
One hundred students from schools across the UK recently attended a Marine Technology course from the 9th to 12th July at the University of Southampton. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight into the marine industry and the diverse and rewarding careers that it can offer. - July 26, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Get a Smallpeice of the Action with Nanotechnology Course
From 8th to 11th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology. During the four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds, students enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about this revolutionary science. - July 26, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Discover High Speed Communications with The Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th July, 28 teenagers from across the UK got to participate in an exciting new High Speed Communications course, which not only demonstrated the importance of this subject area but the ways in which it is helping our country to flourish and develop both economically and... - July 25, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
The IJIS Institute to Upgrade Its Resource Library with Deltek GovWin IQ
The IJIS Institute will use the Deltek GovWin IQ platform to provide its members with access to public safety IT procurements. - July 25, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Danforth Center Announces New Vice President of Development
New hire comes at vital time in the Center’s growth. - July 25, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
50 Students Enjoy BAE Systems Engineering Experience with The Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, fifty promising 12 and 13 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Lancaster University. This four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by BAE Systems to engage students and provide them... - July 25, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust