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AidGrade Announces New Aid Topics for Research
New meta-research initiative helps to determine which charitable techniques are most effective. - March 21, 2013 - AidGrade
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area Kids Encouraged to Nominate Their Father or Father Figure by April 22, 2013. - March 21, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $25,000 Grant to Boulder Crest Retreat
Donation to new Virginia facility to provide therapeutic services for wounded warriors. - March 20, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Sandton SPCA / Hill’s Mutt Walk 2013
The annual Sandton SPCA / Hill’s Mutt Walk is back by popular demand after a successful first year in 2012. The morning walk will be held on Sunday the 14th of April 2013 at the Field and Study Recreation Centre, Louise Avenue (closest corner 14th Street), Parkmore. The Sandton SPCA /... - March 20, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
San Diego Non-Profit, ConnectMed International Successfully Completes 40 Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries in 4 Days in Lilongwe, Malawi
On February 15th, 2013 a ConnectMed International team led by Dr. Amanda Gosman and Dr. Rohit Khosla, in partnership with the ABC Community Clinic provided life changing surgeries benefiting children and young adults in need of cleft lip and palate repair in Lilongwe, Malawi. - March 20, 2013 - ConnectMed International
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Longtime organizational members and supporters have joined NJCTS' leadership team with hopes of further implementing the Center's myriad educational outreach programs and family support services. - March 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Embrace to Host Third Annual Ex 4 Vets III: “Exercising to Support Our Veterans” Event
Combining fun, exercise and fundraising to raise money for multiple San Diego programs that benefit veterans. - March 20, 2013 - Embrace
Express Support for the Troops with This Patriotic T-Shirt Design from Americanherotshirt.com
People who wish to express their support for our military and the love for our country can do so now, by wearing the brand new 24-7 Patriotic T-Shirt from American Hero T Shirt. - March 19, 2013 - American Hero T Shirt
Meals On Wheels West Delivers on Two Wheels
To mark national March for Meals, Meals On Wheels West in Santa Monica will use bicycles to deliver food and friendship to homebound neighbors. Cyclists will cruise the bicycle friendly streets of Santa Monica to promote sustainability and demonstrate that bicycles are great transportation around the city. - March 19, 2013 - Meals On Wheels West
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Makes $10,000 Grant to Assist Veterans with Brain Injuries
Coalition's donation to RMHABI will provide urgent counseling, hyperbaric treatment services to brain-injured veterans in Colorado. - March 19, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
GreaterGood Launches The Diabetes Site
In March, GreaterGood CEO Tim Kunin announced the launch of the newest GreaterGood Click-To-Give cause website, The Diabetes Site, and a $20,000 donation to the University of Michigan to support research into the causes and treatment of this disease. - March 19, 2013 - GreaterGood
The Denan Project Wins Award
The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project
Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies? Girl Scouts Host Pinterest Cookie Challenge.
Everyone knows Girl Scout Cookies are amazing right out of the box. But did you know they also work well as ingredients in many recipes? Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is hosting a contest via Pinterest collecting recipes featuring Girl Scout Cookies as ingredients. Anyone can enter... - March 18, 2013 - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Ed Rendell and Former Eagle Jamaal Jackson Join DHS's Achieving Independence Center for Always Bet on Youth
Valley Youth House and the Philadelphia DHS’s Achieving Independence Center will co-host the casino-themed gala to support Philadelphia youth, featuring keynote speaker Ed Rendell and former Eagles Center Jamaal Jackson as guest dealer. - March 18, 2013 - Valley Youth House
Support Dogs Provides Assistance Dog to First Female Veteran
Woman suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, gets help from assistance dog. - March 17, 2013 - Support Dogs
Ramapo College Student Organizations Prepping for Tourette Syndrome Walk
Most of the large Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and other campus groups are pledging to be at the April 14 NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College and support kids with TS and the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy Partners with Groupon Grassroots to Sponsor a Flight-Training Summer Camp
Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy Partners with Groupon Grassroots to sponsor a Flight-Training Summer Camp, an initiative to extend advanced learning opportunities to economically disadvantaged students. - March 17, 2013 - Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy
Panera Bread and Food Bank of South Jersey Fight Local Hunger
Panera Bread and the Food Bank of South Jersey CEO, Val Traore, announced their partnership to help the hungry in South Jersey. Six local Panera stores located in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Delran, Voorhees, Marlton and Mount Laurel will participate in the Community Breadbox Program to support food... - March 17, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Nonprofits Find Creative Ways to Make Work Fun, Survey Finds
Nonprofit employees are creating new ways to keep employees engaged despite a dismal economy. Team competitions, happy hours, and community service projects unite employees while helping them stay committed to the organization. - March 16, 2013 - HarmonyJobs LLC
Fundraiser for Metro Detroit Foster Children to Return to the Roostertail Saturday, June 1
For The Seventh Generation, a metro Detroit-area charity supporting foster children and families, will hold its annual fundraising gala at the Roostertail in Detroit on June 1, 2013. Live music, dancing, and a several-course, gourmet strolling supper among features of the event. Sponsorship packages available soon. - March 16, 2013 - For The Seventh Generation
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY on Friday March 22: Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on March 22nd, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - March 15, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
100 Students to Take Part in Smallpeice Trust Marine Technology Course in Southampton
The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Marine Technology course from 9th to 12th July at the University of Southampton, sponsored by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust and supported by Babcock. - March 15, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
National Atheist Party Celebrates with Inaugural Convention in San Francisco
Focus on secular values, history of religion in the U.S., and moving forward within the current religio-political climate. - March 15, 2013 - Secular Party of America
IJIS Institute and APCO Launch Joint Emergency Communications Task Force
First meeting of the IJIS Institute and APCO’s Emergency Communications Task Force was held on Jan. 23 in Arlington, Va. - March 15, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Smallpeice Trust Seeks Students for Marine Technology Course in Strathclyde
The Smallpeice Trust has a Marine Technology course which will take place from 21st to 25th July, at the University of Strathclyde. - March 15, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
GiveGab Secures $1.2 Million in Funding
Social network for volunteers will expand services and reach with investment. - March 14, 2013 - GiveGab
Executive Director of Health Charity Discusses Organ Donation for National Kidney Month
The Executive Director of the PKD Foundation of Canada, Jeff Robertson, will talk about living organ donation and how to start a conversation about the process. During March, the PKD Foundation of Canada is actively encouraging everyone to register to be an organ or tissue donor. One donor can save eight lives. - March 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Low Carbon Energy Challenge
The Smallpeice Trust will run an inspiring Low Carbon Energy Challenge for fifty 15 and 16 year old students (Year 11) taking place at Newcastle University from 22nd to 25th July. - March 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
KOSBE Award Winner Recognized by Tennessee Secretary of State
KOSBE Award Winner in 2012 and 2010, Picsee Studio, is featured in the Tennessee Secretary of State office’s monthly publication The Tennessee Business Spotlight for the month of March 2013. - March 13, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Fifty Students Required for Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
The Smallpeice Trust will be running a BAE Systems Engineering Experience course at Lancaster University, sponsored by global company BAE Systems from 15th to 18th July 2013. - March 13, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Mobile Communications Course
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust has recently launched a Mobile Communications course which is sponsored and hosted by Cardiff University from the 1st to 4th July. - March 13, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Holt Brothers Foundation Establish Grant to Help Children Affected by a Parent’s Cancer
The Holt Brothers Foundation, founded by NFL brothers Torry and Terrence Holt to improve the quality of life for children and families dealing with cancer, have announced the formation of the Holt Brothers Butterfly Grant to fund a second week of summer camp for children at Camp Kesem North Carolina. - March 12, 2013 - Holt Brothers
St. Patrick’s Day Auction Serves Up Beer, Corned Beef and Hope
The Blazer Pub holds a raucous St. Patrick's Day auction on March 16-17 to benefit children's charity Friends of Karen. - March 10, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 19th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on March 22nd - March 10, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Takes a Look at Parenting in Next Wednesday Webinar on March 27
Psychologist Steven Tobias will discuss how a systematic approach to raising children can help, especially in cases of children with special needs and neurological disorders such as TS. - March 10, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Students Propelled Towards a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
350 students from schools across Staffordshire have recently been busy testing their knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) during a High-Flyers’ Finale competition set by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and funded by the Garfield Weston Foundation. The 13 to... - March 09, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: A Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Enjoy a red carpet evening of fashion and refreshments at Dillard's International Mall on Thursday, March 21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as Dillard's presents The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show. This event will feature Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and raffle prizes all benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay. - March 08, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Congratulations to the Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival Winners
14 Outstanding Winners Honored in Awards Ceremony on March 2, 2013 in New York City. - March 08, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Engineering Experience for One Hundred Teenagers with the Smallpeice Trust
Independent educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 13 and 14 year old students (Year 9) with an interest in engineering and technology to apply to attend a foundation Engineering Experience course at the University of Liverpool from 8th to 10th April. The course offers students... - March 08, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Bright Sparks Required for Electronic Engineering Course with the Smallpeice Trust
The University of Portsmouth is sponsoring and hosting an Electronic Engineering residential course from 24th to 27th June. This course is designed for sixty 14 and 15 year old students (Year 10) and offers a hands-on opportunity to learn and develop the skills of an electronics engineer. - March 08, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Kathleen Leahy Honored in Atlanta with Property Management Certification
Kathleen Leahy, the COO of RUPCO (www.rupco.org) was awarded a Professional Certificate in Asset Management, an advanced designation from CHAM. CHAM’s designation program supports industry managers in the field of nonprofit asset management. - March 08, 2013 - RUPCO
Awareness for Tourette Syndrome and April 14 Walk Increasing Quickly at Ramapo College
A large crowd of students and faculty turned out on February 26 to hear more about the neurological disorder and the NJ Walks For TS event that is coming to campus in a little over 1 month. - March 08, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
JCM H.E.L.P. Center in Manassas Offers Community Programs
The JCM H.E.L.P. Center in Manssas, VA offers a variety of community programs, including Career Development, Parenting Education Training, Mentoring, and Resource Program. - March 07, 2013 - Joyce Carelock Ministries
Phoenix-Based Group OAK Announces Its First Event to be Held Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Scottsdale
Organized Acts of Kindness (OAK) is dedicated to spreading love and happiness throughout the community through fun acts of kindness and compassion. Participants will be gathering on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Rd. and Camelback Rd. 11:00am to 2:00pm and will be handing out cards with happy messages written inside to people passing by. OAK's goal is to make people smile – to brighten their day – and hopefully inspire them to do something nice for someone else. - March 07, 2013 - OAK
Congressman Leonard Lance Signs on to Tourette Syndrome Bill
The CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013 (bill H.R. 146) has been reintroduced to help establish regional centers of excellence across the country to conduct research into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control and treatment of TS and associated disorders. - March 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome and Bullying a Part of Memorial Middle School's Advocacy and Awareness Efforts
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Youth Advocate of the Year Emily Fleischman discussed these important topics with nearly 200 students and educators at the Fair Lawn school on February 22. - March 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
2nd Annual “Music For MDA” Comes to Providence Dave and Buster’s
“Making Music for MDA” will take place on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 7pm-10pm at Dave and Buster’s, Providence Place Mall. - March 07, 2013 - Music For MDA
La Frontera Arizona – EMPACT-SPC Hosts Inaugural “Extreme Empact” VIP Event at US Airways Center
The Board of Directors at La Frontera Arizona – EMPACT-SPC called on the Phoenix Suns this year to host, help publicize and raise awareness of their first annual Extreme Empact VIP event, launching the “Reach Out. Check In. Save a Life” Campaign. This successful event was held on... - March 07, 2013 - La Frontera-EMPACT SPC
Friends in Adoption Case Manager Nan Pasquarello Comments on the Ethics Guidelines Released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Ethics
Friends in Adoption (FIA) Case Manager Nan Pasquarello comments on the Ethics guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Ethics. These Guidelines are for OB-GYNs working with patients considering adoption. Nan Pasquarello’s comments... - March 06, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Canadians Urged to Take Action on Violence in Schools
Letter-writing campaign calls for national action plan to end school-related gender-based violence. - March 06, 2013 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl