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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Sandoval Signs Bill Protecting Minors from Tanning Beds
Nevada becomes fourth state to enact an under-18 tanning ban. - June 07, 2013 - AIM at Melanoma
Sustainability Certification Programs Now Offered at No Additional Cost to ISC-Audubon Platinum Members
These programs include; The Sustainable Golf Facility Program, The Sustainable Equestrian Facility Program, The Sustainable Landscapes Programs, The Sustainable Homes Programs, and the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary Programs. - June 07, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing Recognized for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Outcomes
Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing, located in Mission Viejo, has received the prestigious Healogics Robert A. Warriner II, M.D., Center of Excellence Award. The award recognizes wound care centers that consistently exceed standards for exceptional quality. Saddleback... - June 06, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
New Research Says Increase Family Time to Lower Teen Substance Abuse
OneHope to release findings on Int’l Day Against Drug Use- June 26th - June 06, 2013 - OneHope
Credit Suisse Supports Critical Education Needs
Credit Suisse continued its support of some of Cambodia’s most impoverished children by donating $75,000 to fund the operation of three schools in Phnom Penh. The schools, run by Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), were built in 2012 through a separate $90,000 grant provided by Credit... - June 06, 2013 - Cambodian Children's Fund
Blinded Military Hero & U.S. Paralympic Triple Medalist to Receive Guide Dog from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
He captured the hearts of America and inspired the world during the 2012 London Paralympic Games with his incredible story of courage and determination against all odds. Now U.S. Navy Lt. Brad Snyder is getting a new “leash” on life from Connecticut’s own Fidelco Guide Dog... - June 06, 2013 - Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Frank S. Flowers Foundation Supports Kids Café and Snack Zone
The Frank S. Flowers Foundation selected the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Kids Café and Snack Zone programs to receive a $5,000 grant to help feed food insecure latch key kids in Gloucester County. The Foundation was created under Mr. Flowers’ Last Will and Testament following... - June 05, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Way to Happiness Spreads Calm and Peace
Nashville’s chapter of The Way to Happiness is continuing to educate students into the summer by handing out copies of the common sense guide to better living. - June 05, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Colorado-Based Photographer Encourages Discouraged Injured Veterans
Retired Army Mental Health Specialist Cpt. Brian Gliba decided to do something positive for the thousands of veterans returning home from combat. With a master’s degree in sports psychology, Gliba founded Project Wounded Ego with the simple goal of creating photo DVDs containing uplifting digital images of injured veterans actively participating in sporting events, such as World T.E.A.M. Sports’ recent Face of America bicycle ride. - June 05, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Georgia, Virginia Ride for Kids Donations Top $208,000
Ride for Kids participants help raise more than $208,000 for kids. - June 05, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Danforth Center Announces New Director of Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Facility
New hire brings significant expertise to the Center. - June 05, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Matthew 25: Ministries Continues to Aid to Victims of Oklahoma Tornadoes
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio has shipped more than 130,000 pounds of disaster relief to the victims of the devastating tornadoes in Moore, OK. Matthew 25 is continuing relief to Moore and expanding their outreach into the additional areas of Oklahoma impacted by the most recent round of tornadoes. - June 05, 2013 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Humanitarian Organization Raises Awareness, Funds for Guatemalan Projects
Humanity First Guatemala Executive Director to speak in Chicago about humanitarian projects. - June 05, 2013 - Humanity First
AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry
Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
It Weren't for Our Brains We Would be Well; Discover How Our Intelligence Can Keep Us from Doing What We Know to do
Humanity pays a price for having a highly creative brain that has created, without our knowledge or permission, the “self,” an image of who our brain thinks we are that operates under its own rules, with the power to keep us from doing what we know to do. - June 03, 2013 - A Better Way of Thinking
Raising Awareness for Youth Homeless in America
Filmmakers raise awareness and create change for the 1.8 million kids that are homeless and living on the streets in America. - June 03, 2013 - Spare Some Change
Phoenix Film Commission Added as Sponsor of New Zeitgeist Medien Fest International Film Festival -- Nov. 22-23
The Phoenix Film Commission has joined on as an official sponsor of the inaugural Zeitgeist Medien Fest International Film Festival, presented by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, taking place in Peoria, Ariz. Nov. 22-23. The festival was developed to celebrate current themes and technologies in filmmaking, while also paying homage to the rich history of film, and the role Germanic filmmaking has had on that history. - June 03, 2013 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
Sea to Shining Sea Finisher Honored by West Virginia County
Berkeley County, West Virginia Commissioners recognized World T.E.A.M. Sports Sea to Shining Sea finisher Sgt. Glenn Goulet for his service and dedication by awarding him the county’s Excellence in Community Service Award for June. - June 02, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Carolina RailHawks Partner with Enable America in Support of Employment for People with Disabilities
Furthering their commitment to increase the employment of people with disabilities, the Carolina RailHawks are partnering with Enable America on a promotion that will help support the non-profit organization’s Career Mentoring Day and Job Skills Workshop programs for those who are disabled,... - June 02, 2013 - Enable America
Hyatt – Market Street Hosts the American Cancer Society 2013 Montgomery County Cattle Baron’s Ball Kickoff Breakfast for Current and Potential Event Underwriters
The Hyatt – Market Street is hosting the 2013 Montgomery County Cattle Baron’s Ball Kickoff Breakfast for current and potential Underwriters and Sponsors on June 5th, 2013. The event starts at 8:00 am and will include an elegant breakfast prepared by Chef Jeff himself. This event is by... - June 01, 2013 - 2013 Montgomery County Cattle Baron's Ball
Registration Has Begun for This Year’s Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
Fundraiser brightens the holidays by raising money and collecting toys - June 01, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
FuturaGene Enters Agreement with Danforth Center to Provide Plant Yield-Enhancing Technology to Developing Countries
FuturaGene has entered into an agreement with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center which will see FuturaGene’s plant yield-enhancing technology tested on staple crops grown by farmers in Asia, Africa and Brazil. - June 01, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
GiveGab Exhibits at Points of Light’s Annual Conference on Volunteering and Service
Social network for volunteers will demo website designed to create excitement around volunteerism. - June 01, 2013 - GiveGab
Injured Iraq Veteran Dedicated to Keeping Tangy Table Sauce Available
Injured in a 2004 attack during his service in Iraq, Marine Lt. Col. Tim Maxwell is keeping the Gung Ho! table sauce alive through service to special events such as the recent Face of America ride with injured veterans from World T.E.A.M. Sports. - June 01, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Riverside Church Builds Wheelchair Ramp for Harlem Heights Resident
Volunteers from Riverside Church built a wheelchair ramp for an elderly Harlem Heights homeowner who sought assistance through the Heights Center’s Family Advocacy program. The Center’s programs had previously helped the woman, who is disabled and uses a wheelchair, to alleviate... - June 01, 2013 - Heights Foundation
NFL Pro Bowler Marcedes Lewis to Host the Giving Voices 2013 Gifting Lounge
NFL Pro-bowl player, Marcedes Lewis will host The Giving Voices 2013 ESPY’S Gifting Lounge and Pre-Party in support of charity GO Campaign, July 16. - May 31, 2013 - Giving Voices
IDEX's “Food for Thought” Convenes Food Justice Leaders
International Development Exchange (IDEX) is an organization that has worked for over 25 years to fight for food justice, environmental justice and social justice by partnering with grassroots organizations around the world. On June 7th at the San Francisco Film Centre in the Presidio, IDEX’s... - May 31, 2013 - Thousand Currents
School’s Out, But Youth Still Learning with the Way to Happiness
The Way to Happiness will take part in a celebration to commence the beginning of summer in the neighborhood of Edgehill in Nashville. - May 31, 2013 - The Way to Happiness