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VGIF Secures New Executive Director to Guide Organizational Growth

The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) – supporting women and girls in developing countries since 1968 – welcomed Elisabet Eklind as its new Executive Director on May 13, 2013. Ms. Eklind brings more than 20 years experience in nonprofit management and leadership, as well... - May 22, 2013 - VGIF

Matthew 25: Ministries Prepares Disaster Relief for Victims of Oklahoma Tornadoes

Matthew 25: Ministries is preparing shipments of relief supplies for residents of Oklahoma, following the destruction caused by last evening’s tornadoes and the additional devastating storms today. Matthew 25: Ministries’ advance team will leave on Tuesday, May 21 with their first shipment of disaster relief supplies. Matthew 25 is working with disaster relief partner Procter & Gamble to send relief products, including P&G personal and household care brands to those in the affected communities. - May 21, 2013 - Matthew 25: Ministries

Sheldrake Environmental Center is Teaming Up with 2bpresent to Offer This Guided Nature Walk and Meditation Experience

Research has shown that spending time in nature has a healing quality that can help people be more peaceful and calm, in what is the very hectic and stressful lifestyle of modern days. Join Sheldrake Environmental Center educator Jenny Geer and 2bpresent meditation instructors, Cheryl Brause and... - May 21, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center

Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education

David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership

"Tohoku: Road to the Future" Art Show Comes to Rosarito Art Festival

Help empower disaster survivors by purchasing the artwork and goods they create. - May 20, 2013 - Relief 2.0

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Contributions to Help Support Its 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend

NJCTS recognizes the support of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation, the HAPI Foundation, Costco, Wegman's and ShopRite for the June 7-9 event at YMCA Camp Bernie. - May 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs

There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center

Detroit High School Students Plan Community Health and Wellness Fair for 300 Residents

SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc., in partnership with the Wayne County Health on Wheels Mobile Health Unit and 10 local healthcare providers, will be providing complimentary healthcare screenings for residents of Southwest Detroit on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - May 19, 2013 - SER Metro-Detroit Jobs For Progress

The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk

A polycystic liver can go hand-in-hand with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). How does the polycystic liver happen and what can be done about it? This free webinar and talk will help you better understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease. - May 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada

Second Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success to Bring Fitness and Empowerment to Women in Tampa Bay

Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The 2nd Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place at Westfield Citrus Park on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The 5k Power Walk for Dress for Success Tampa... - May 18, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay

Manassas-Dale City Community Job Fair June 7th

Joyce Carelock Ministries and the JCM H.E.L.P. Center are hosting a Summer Community Job Fair, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hylton Boys and Girls Club, Wood Gym, 5070 Dale Blvd. Dale City. The purpose is to help connect prospective employees with up to 50 employers located in the Manassas and Dale City areas. - May 18, 2013 - Joyce Carelock Ministries

Gifted Foundation Helps Atlanta Students Acquire $2.2 Million in College Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Gifted Education Foundation’s College Access Program received $2.2 million in scholarships and subsidized funding. - May 18, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation

Akron Resident Prepares for Coast-to-Coast Bicycle Race Across the USA

Cassie Schumacher to Race 3,000 Miles to Raise Awareness for Veterans’ Issues - May 18, 2013 - Pedal For Heroes

Black and Blue Run for Hope

Entire community comes together for run and provides hope for students in HEB ISD - May 17, 2013 - 6 Stones Mission Network

First-Ever Titusville Heritage Festival Slated for June 1

More than 25 local farms, artisans and organizations will come together at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to celebrate the customs and culture of Titusville at the first-ever Titusville Heritage Festival on June 1. - May 16, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville

Drug-Free South Educates Over 15,000 Students in Tennessee

The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just passed the 15,000 mark on number of students receiving seminars on the Truth About Drugs. - May 16, 2013 - Drug Free South

The New Initiative; Audubon Outdoors Views Nature Awareness and Involvement a Must

The organization recognizes the breadth of the problems faced by humanity, but the fact of the matter is that efforts must be made and ISC-Audubon has decided that the time is now, and in doing so they created Audubon Outdoors. - May 16, 2013 - ISC-Audubon

Friends of Karen’s 35th Anniversary Gets a “Celebration on the Sound”

Friends of Karen's spring gala commemorates 35 years of service with a "Celebration on the Sound," featuring NBC's Kate Snow as emcee. - May 16, 2013 - Friends of Karen

Youth Rebuilding New Orleans Organization Accommodates Volunteers with Spacious New Bunkhouse

Youth Rebuilding New Orleans announces the availability of a new 25-person volunteer bunkhouse. New Orleans has one less blighted house because of this housing site for visiting public servants. - May 16, 2013 - Youth Rebuilding New Orleans

Sidney Green, Shea Vaughn and Andrea Metcalf Among Featured Guests for the ThYck Troupe’s June 8th Fitness FUSION Marathon & Wellness Expo

Chicago Based Non Profit Organization Hosts Ground-Breaking Fitness Event, Including a Full Day of Fitness Demos, Informative Workshops, Celebrity Speakers and Health & Wellness Exhibitors. Presented at Columbia College Chicago and Made Possible by a Grant from Today’s Chicago Woman. - May 15, 2013 - ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP

Workshop Addressing Cyberbullying, Drama and Mean Girls Set for June 13 in Detroit

In an effort to combat cyberbullying, drama and “mean girl” behavior and inspire positive relationships among middle and high school students, Empowered Flower Girl will host its signature Chica Chat workshop – in partnership with Detroit Parent Network. The two-hour workshop,... - May 15, 2013 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Webinar Series: "Medication Management" and "TS in the Latino Community"

Review the May 8 webinar on "Medication Management for Tics and TS" and preview the June 19 webinar on "TS in the Latino Community." - May 15, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Night of Promise Debuts New School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Quakerdale, a statewide family services organization in Iowa debuts Promise Academy Pleasant Hill, a new school for students grades 6-12 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The public is encouraged to check out the school at A Night of Promise! - May 15, 2013 - Quakerdale

Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State

Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption

Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay and Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law: LGBT Network

Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay; Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law - May 14, 2013 - LGBT Network

Myanmar Polestar Travels & Tours, First to Join The Code and Protect Children from Sexual Exploitation in Myanmar

Myanmar Polestar is the first travel and tour company in Myanmar to join The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism [The Code]. - May 13, 2013 - The Code

Fairfax Pride President Issues Statement Regarding Governor Bob McDonnell's Recognition of May 2013 as Foster Care Month

The President of Fairfax Pride released a statement today pointing out the discrepancy between Governor Bob McDonnell's statement proclaiming May 2013 as Foster Care Month in the Commonwealth, and the law signed by the Governor and enacted in July 2012 allowing agencies to prevent LGBT individuals from adopting. - May 12, 2013 - Fairfax Pride

Free Community Programs Promoting Aging Well

A free 6-part education series entitled “Resources for Navigating Life Transitions" will be offered this Spring at Terrace Gardens Assisted Living, 8415 Waukegan Rd., Morton Grove. - May 12, 2013 - Elderwerks

Cat Care Society Debuts 2013 "Tails of the Painted Cats" Summer Tour and Announces Douglas M. Tisdale, Esq., as Auctioneer for July 20th Gala Dinner & Auction

For a third year, Painted Cats will again raise funds for Cat Care Society shelter cats and community outreach programs with "Tails of the Painted Cats." The tour starts this month at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery and culminates Saturday, July 20, at the Gala Dinner & Auction at Pinehurst Country Club. Douglas M. Tisdale, Esq. (the Honorable Mayor of Cherry Hills Village), joins the team as Auctioneer, and Ed Greene, CBS4 Weather & News Anchor, again serves as Master of Ceremonies. - May 11, 2013 - Cat Care Society

Female Volunteers Build a Habitat for Humanity LV Home for National Women Build Week

A construction crew of all female volunteers will pound nails and raise walls at a Habitat build site on Saturday, May 11th, the day before Mother’s Day, in celebration of National Women Build Week. An initiative of Habitat for Humanity International, Women Build challenges women around the... - May 11, 2013 - Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas

Scout-O-Rama 2013 Offers More Than 250 Fun-Filled Family Activites

For Orange County Residents of All Ages, Event Features the Vans® Skate Team, Medieval Times® Jousting Tournaments and Dozens of Outdoor Activities - May 11, 2013 - Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America

Church of Scientology Hosts Community Theater Event

The Nashville Church of Scientology is putting on a show for the community in old-time radio style. This will be the third such annual event. - May 10, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

SPCA Tampa Bay to Host 12-Hour Pawjama Adoption Party May 11th

When: Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m.- Midnight Where: SPCA Tampa Bay ~ 9099 130th Avenue North, Largo SPCA Tampa Bay is hosting the area’s first-ever twelve hour adoption event on Saturday May 11th from noon until midnight. The Largo shelter expects to have more than 60 pets available for... - May 10, 2013 - SPCA Tampa Bay

20,000 Celebrate Life and Miracles of Prophet Muhammad

The beautiful Masjid Tuanku Mizan in Putrajaya, Malaysia hosted over 20,000 people to celebrate the life of the Prophet Muhammad in commemoration of the Maulid celebration. For the organizers, Al-Wariseen Trust, this is the largest privately funded spiritual gathering with invited guests and visitors from several countries in South East Asia as well as Australia and the USA, of which includes former PM Tun Abdullah Badawi. - May 10, 2013 - Al-Wariseen Trust

"Take the Pledge" Anti-Homophobia Campaign Campaign Launched by Two Fifteen Year Old Straight Teens with the LGBT Network

Two heterosexual teenagers, Nathan and Ross have launched a campaign to encourage people to "Take The Pledge" in support of the LGBTQ community. The web based campaign on www.skelat.com/LGBTQ.html urges supporters to download a template which has space for their name and a paragraph on... - May 10, 2013 - LGBT Network

Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.

Top Los Angeles Women Celebrated at EmpowHer Institute Girls to Greatness Gala Reception

Honoree recipients were Elise Buik, CEO of United Way, Los Angeles; Dannielle Campos, Senior Vice President of Bank of America; and Penny Toler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Sparks. - May 09, 2013 - EmpowHer Institute

Local Residents Get Mud on Their Face for a Great Cause

A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels plan do a 5 mile obstacle course to raise money for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - May 09, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena

6th Annual Courts K. Cleveland SAD Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies

The SADS Foundation announces its winners for the 6th Annual Courts K. Cleveland SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies. The winners are: Basic Science Winner - Author/Investigator: David Auerbach, PhD Mentor: Lori Isom, MD, Ph.D. Institution: University of Michigan; Translational/Clinical Winner - Author/Investigator: Christian Van Der Werf, M.D., Ph.D. Mentor: Arthur Wilde, M.D., PhD, Institution: Academic Medical Center Amsterdam - May 09, 2013 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation

More Than 6,000 Pounds of Pet Food Shipped to West, TX

Rescue Bank delivered nine pallets (6,033 lbs) of donated pet food to Waco, Texas, on April 25 – a delivery made possible by millions of animal lovers clicking at GreaterGood's The Animal Rescue Site. The donated food is being used by the Humane Society of Central Texas to feed pets displaced... - May 09, 2013 - GreaterGood

Hurricane Nominated for PetSafe “Bark for Your Park” Contest

Hurricane, Utah has been nominated for the PetSafe "Bark for Your Park" contest with a chance to win a $100,000 dog park. - May 09, 2013 - Because Animals Matter

National “Stamp Out Hunger” Campaign Attracting Widespread Community Help

The easiest way to donate non perishable food to the hungry has just arrived. And it’s just feet from your front door. The nation’s largest single day food drive is being held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. South Jersey residents can leave bags of non perishable foods at their mailbox and... - May 09, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Danforth Center Intern Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Danforth Center Announces Summer 2013 Internship Program Participants - May 09, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation Donates $15,000 to the Heights Foundation

Donation will support completion of medical clinic. Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation donated $15,000 to the Heights Foundation to complete the foundation’s medical clinic. The clinic will provide access to quality health care for low-income, uninsured residents of Harlem Heights and... - May 09, 2013 - Heights Foundation

The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary

Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st

Women in Film & Video New England announces that the Regular Deadline for the 11th Annual WIFVNE Screenwriting Competition is closing on May 21st. This years' judges include Barry Brodsky, Martha Pinson, LaToya Morgan, Susan Steinberg and Tina Cesa Ward. Sponsors include Final Draft, Inktip, Script Chix and Lesley University. - May 08, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England

Art Across the Spectrum Art Walk to Benefit C.A.R.E. Serving Our Local Children and Families Facing Autism

Join them for a celebration of artwork and photography created by exceptional children. Various mediums will be highlighted along Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 10am-2pm. Event is free and proceeds will benefit CARE, a not-for-profit, that provides a wide range of programs for children and their families facing Autism. - May 08, 2013 - Center for Autism Resources and Education

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