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South Plainfield Middle School Principal Kevin Hajduk Wins Educator of the Year Award from NJ Center for Tourette Sydndrome
Administrator was nominated for the award by Karen Licato on behalf of her son, Tommy, a student under Hajduk's tutelage at the school. - June 28, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
CONTESA Vocational and Skills Training Centre (VSTC) Commence
The Vocational and Skills Training Centre in Kabwe, Zambia will shortly start courses to deliver skills to young and disadvantaged people in the local Kabwe community. - June 28, 2013 - CONTESA
Restaurants and Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Come Together in Support of Children's Cancer Awareness Day on July 27th
The Soulful Giving Foundation presents its fourth annual Artful Giving Blanket Concert - an amazing music and food venue - to raise funds and awareness in regard to the importance of supporting doctors and scientists studying and identifying the causes and cures of childhood cancers. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Randall Children's Hospital and Providence Cancer Research Center. - June 27, 2013 - Soulful Giving Foundation
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $7,500 in Grants to VA Hospitals Across Western U.S.
Multi-state grants will fund variety of services for wounded veterans. - June 27, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
EmpowHer Institute Announces Board Appointments
Betty LaMarr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EmpowHer Institute announced today the board appointments of Mona Golden-Brown and Darian Hendricks. - June 27, 2013 - EmpowHer Institute
Drug-Free South Celebrates Freedom in All Forms
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joined the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 27, 2013 - Drug Free South
Sponsorships Now Available for This Year’s Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
Fundraiser offers unique marketing opportunity for local businesses - June 27, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
Eastern National Announces the 2014 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2014 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2014 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 27, 2013 - Eastern National
American Legion Elects New State Leadership
The American Legion Department of Arizona elected Judi Beischel as Department Commander. - June 27, 2013 - American Legion Dept. of AZ
“Tohoku: Road to the Future” Show in Dorchester
Empower disaster survivors by purchasing the artwork and crafts they create. - June 26, 2013 - Relief 2.0
Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
New Look Symbolizes PBTF Mission
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation introduces a new look. - June 26, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Church of Scientology Showers Safe Haven
The Church of Scientology recently held a “baby shower” to benefit needy families in Nashville, Tennessee. - June 26, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Nationally-Recognized Family Physician and Educator, Dr. Walt Larimore, Set to Speak at October Fundraiser
Benefiting Denton's Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center - June 25, 2013 - Woman to Woman PRC
U.S. Veterans Arts Program Receives $7,500 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation will fund innovative art-therapy programs for wounded veterans. - June 24, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Is America Now the Hardest Christian Mission Field? Explore at Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute August 11-14.
Dr. Darrell Guder, professor of missional and ecumenical theology at Princeton Seminary, will lead a four-night series on the current state of the American church, its relationship to the massively-changing cultural and civil society, and how modern Christian communities can claim their missional role in this era. Hosted by the Presbyterian churches in Lambertville, Titusville, Stockton, and Mt. Airy, NJ. - June 24, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
KOSBE/TSBDC Hosts International Exporting Trade Seminar Double Feature for Lenders and International Trade Professionals
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is hosting a Double Feature event on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce featuring export trade. The morning session is from 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and is for lenders only, while the afternoon... - June 23, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
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
Paws for Life Animal Rescue Showcases Adorable Cats During "9 Lives for 9 Dollars" Adoption Event
Animal rescues and shelters across the country will participate in the 9 Lives for $9 cat adoption campaign, June 21-30, 2013, supported by Best Friends Animal Society. - June 22, 2013 - Paws for Life Rescue
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. Partners with Petfinder on Summer Pet Safety Campaign
Summer brings about hotter temperatures, outdoor fun and family trips – but for pets, it could also bring about safety hazards unbeknownst to pet parents. - June 22, 2013 - Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc.
Fitness Program Promotes Healthy Habits Through Basketball
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. - June 22, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
Ride for Kids, PBTF Co-Founders Nominated for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Ride for Kids, PBTF co-founders, the late Mike and Dianne Traynor, are nominees for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013. - June 22, 2013 - Ride for Kids
NAFA Announces Details for 3rd Annual International Fleet Academy
NAFA Fleet Management Association explains the intricacies of global fleet management with its International Fleet Academy. - June 22, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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