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Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joins the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 22, 2013 - Drug Free South
Drag Nuns to Take Over Long Beach Night Club to Raise Money for SoCal LGBT Veterans and Service Members
2nd Annual LGBT Military Ball planned for 4th of July Weekend at Club Ripples in Long Beach, CA. - June 21, 2013 - Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
GreaterGood Sends $300,000 to Charity in May
GreaterGood's grants and donations topped $300,000 were sent to 105 charities in May. Grants totaling more than $82,000 were sent in June to charity partners dealing with the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes. - June 21, 2013 - GreaterGood
Fan Conference Celebrating Geek Culture Comes to Portland; LeakyCon 2013 Brings Harry Potter Stars, Festivities, Celebration of Fandoms and Literature
LeakyCon, a convention that grew out of the worldwide Harry Potter fan community, will be held at the Oregon Convention Center June 27 through 30, 2013. LeakyCon blends the nerdy fun of a Comic-Con with the community and excitement of South by Southwest in an intimate environment. It celebrates... - June 21, 2013 - LeakyCon
P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Pioneer Joining World Vision
World Vision is currently the largest nongovernmental rural water provider in the world. - June 21, 2013 - World Vision US
Volunteers to Assemble One Millionth Care Package
Operation Gratitude will be the first military support charity to send one million care packages. - June 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
Burger Bash in Orlando to Raise Funds for Young Leukemia Patient
Proceeds from Event at Beth’s Burger Bar Go to Joshua Chambers Benefit Fund - June 20, 2013 - Be Brave
Church of Scientology Hosts Safe Passage Concert to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
The Nashville Church of Scientology recently hosted a concert to benefit Safe Passage, an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and oppression in women's lives. - June 20, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Celebrates Expansion, Honors Corporate Partners at Special Event
By partnering with local employers, Community Health Charities of the Southeast helps promote a culture of health, giving and volunteerism in the workplace. They work directly with employers in Georgia and Alabama to connect employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to direct donations to the local health charities of their choice. - June 20, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
River Dell Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children's Scholarship Award Contest
This year's Children's Scholarship awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, who was a longtime adviser to NJCTS. - June 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
North Brunswick High School Raises $3,500 to Benefit Programs and Services of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Students, teachers and administrators all take part in series of activities that started in October and ended just a few weeks ago. All money raised will benefit the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy efforts of NJCTS. - June 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Food Bank of South Jersey Announce New Board Trustees at Annual Conference of Their Charitable Feeding Network
More than 250 food pantries, kitchens and shelters from Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties will attend the Annual Food Bank Conference June 21st at the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The conference, sponsored by the Food Bank of South Jersey, will focus... - June 19, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
DEA Youth Dance Program Receives The thalo Critics’ Choice Inspiration Award Donation at Critics’ Choice Television Awards Show
Free Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Plans to Grow to 30 Cities by 2014. - June 19, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
AIM Applauds Texas Governor for Allowing Under -18 Tanning Bill to Become Law
Texas becomes fifth state to protect minors from indoor tanning. - June 19, 2013 - AIM at Melanoma
Rabbi Shlomo Braun Visits Aleh Foundation Supporter in Rockville, MD.
Rabbi Shlomo Braun, Founder and Director of Aleh Foundation recently made a trip to Washington, DC and met with several former associates from the days when he was a congressional staff member. There, he made a presentation about important issues of concern to the Brooklyn Jewish communities, as well as updated them of the unique services Aleh provides for the disabled population. - June 19, 2013 - Aleh Foundation
Meet NY Times Best-Selling Author at Sheltering heARTS
Laura Schroff, NY Times Best-Selling Author of: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny, Keynote Guest at Sheltering Hearts. - June 18, 2013 - Sheltering Hearts
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Builder’s Club Walkathon in Scotch Plains Raises $3,500 for New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Terrill Middle School sixth-grader Josh Klapper, along with teacher Ben Rogers, spearheaded an effort that featured 30 students walking and running to benefit NJCTS' statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs. - June 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Manalapan Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 16, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dave Matthews Band and REVERB Select Food Bank of South Jersey
Dave Matthews Band and their Promoter REVERB are expanding their Bama Green Project support of farmers to include food banks with a series of concerts in 34 cities across the country. In the Philadelphia area, the Band, and their Promoter REVERB, selected the Food Bank of South Jersey as a... - June 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Sea to Shining Sea Rider Faces Challenges in Life
Veteran Glenn Goulet rode across America with World T.E.A.M. Sports' 2012 Sea to Shining Sea ride and has volunteered for many organizations. He also is waiting for assistance for his service-related injury. - June 16, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
NAFA Member Richard Battersby Named Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
NAFA Fleet Management Association congratulates Richard Battersby, CAFM, CPFP, on being named the 2013 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. - June 16, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Non-Profit Makes a Play to Save Atari
American Southern University seeks to Unite Gamers to Save the Atari Franchise and Establish Academic Program in Game Development. - June 15, 2013 - American Southern University
Cherokee Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 15, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Church of Scientology Community News: Nashville Takes Steps Toward Healthy Living
The Nashville Church of Scientology supports the good works of others. Today’s highlight: projects to make Nashville a healthier city. - June 15, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Food Bank South Jersey Partners with Feeding America in Largest Hunger Study in the Country
In an effort to determine demographic profiles of emergency food clients in South Jersey, the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) in conjunction with Feeding America is participating in the largest study of charitable food assistance in America. Known as Hunger in America, this study has been... - June 15, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Celebrity Chef Ming Tsai’s Blue Ginger in Wellesley Fights Cancer
Directly Benefits Hundreds of Young Adult Cancer Survivors. - June 15, 2013 - The SAMFund
Summit Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 15, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
17th Annual Research Day Features New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Patient-Centered Medical Education Program
Dr. Stuart Green and Kirsten Graham present their research on the landmark program, which Dr. Green helped NJCTS implement in 2011 and is soon to be published. - June 14, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Young Engineers Prove Vehicle Safety is No Yolk in the Smallpeice Trust Egg Crash Challenge
Pupils from four Leeds schools teamed up to create some cracking designs when they took on the Smallpeice Trust vehicle safety challenge, using eggs as their crash test dummies. The pupils were taking part in a scheme to promote further study and careers in STEM disciplines (science, technology,... - June 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Teams with Feed The Children to Distribute Goods to Wounded Veterans
Massive donations of books, bottled water and more delivered to U.S. Army bases - June 13, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Cherry Hill West Student Wins Second Place in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 13, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Not Just Another Conference - Greenville Churches and Non-Profits Team with Atlanta Ministry to Help the Homeless and Hungry
Three Greenville, SC churches, two Greenville non-profits and an Atlanta-area non-profit are combining forces before a church conference to work together on two projects which will benefit hungry and homeless people in the local area. - June 13, 2013 - Home Repairs Ministries, Inc.
World T.E.A.M. Sports 2012 Annual Review Offers Celebration of Participants
Non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports releases a special 20th anniversary annual review through the Joomag application. The digital report contains information and images about events and participating athletes with disabilities. - June 13, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Riders from Ohio, Colorado Top $119,000 for Children
Motorcyclists in Independence, Ohio, and Golden, Colo., raised more than $119,000 for kids. - June 13, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Dana Point Turkey Trot Celebrates National Running Day with Opening of 2013 Race Registration and Call for Sponsors
Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Opens Registration for Thanksgiving Day Run - June 12, 2013 - Dana Point Turkey Trot
MARG Charitable Foundation Raises $10,000 to Help the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Money raised at the April 6 gala fundraising dinner will go toward supporting NJCTS' myriad statewide family support and educational outreach programs. - June 12, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2013 "Top Community Dads Award" Winners
Ten outstanding Bay Area men inducted into The Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame. - June 12, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
East Brunswick Student Wins First Place in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 12, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Proudly Announces Its 2013 Children’s Scholarship Award Winners
This year’s 16 scholarships are being given in memory of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, President Emeritus of Kean University and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 11, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Two College Students Named to National Non-Profit Board of Directors
John Wirges, a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, and Janelle Rouse, a sophomore at Widener University have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship. - June 11, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Domestic Violence Survivor Brings Global Concert to Buffalo for 4th Year
Suzanne Perry has been to hell, and spent 22 years there. Luckily, she's made it back. After a year of soul-searching, she found herself and began her march in the name of all who have been overtaken and abused in their lives. From a suburb just outside of Buffalo, New York, USA, the 4th annual concert to commemorate all who have lost their voice, all who are in limbo, and all who have survived through domestic violence will take place. - June 11, 2013 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
1500 People Expected to Attend the Second Annual Purplestride Denver Walk/Run on June 23 in Washington Park, Denver, CO
More than 1500 people will join the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for a 5K run and 1 mile walk to raise funds and awareness about pancreatic cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, at PurpleStride Denver 2013 presented by Educational Measures on June 23,... - June 11, 2013 - PanCan Denver Affiliate
Red Window Project Launches Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk for Trafficking Survivors
Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk in San Francisco Bay Area on September 7 lets participants spend the summer seeking donations from friends and family to support Red Window Project's restoration services for survivors of human trafficking and criminal exploitation. - June 10, 2013 - Red Window Project
Joan Duffell Named to National Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joan Cole Duffell, Executive Director of the Committee for Children, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic... - June 10, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Reducing Crime with The Way to Happiness
Booklets are being distributed among troubled neighborhoods to good results. - June 10, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Sunday June 9th: Salem Dog Walk to Benefit Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation at Salem Common, MA
Lace up your shoes, leash up your four-legged friends and head to Salem Common this Sunday, June 9th to help Share The Vision®. The third annual Salem Dog Walk will be held from noon until 3 p.m. to benefit the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, New England’s only Guide Dog School. The... - June 09, 2013 - Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2013
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 262 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and New Zealand. This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. - June 09, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Was Named 2013 Nonprofit of the Year Judges Choice Winner
Every year The Tampa Bay Business Journal honors the best nonprofit organizations in Tampa Bay at their annual Nonprofit of the Year Award Luncheon. Dress for Success Tampa Bay, part of the global nonprofit volunteer organization promoting economic independence of disadvantaged women, was named the... - June 09, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Tourette Syndrome from a Latino Perspective" Webinar to Take Place June 19
Dr. Richard Zakreski and Laura Zakreski will make this important presentation on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - June 09, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome