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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
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
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
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
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
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
International Fundraising Consultancy Launches New York Office
Nonprofits worldwide now served by IFC USA. - March 06, 2013 - International Fundraising Consultancy
KOSBE Launches 1st Creative Photo Contest for Winners & Runners Up
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced the start of an inaugural photo contest for all current and past KOSBE Award winners and runners up. The contest, dubbed The Most Creative KOSBE Award Photo Contest, is open to KOSBE award recipients... - March 06, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
San Diego Locals Are Crowdfunding Their Way to Free Preschool
A new San Diego-based not-for-profit organization, Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn™, is crowdfunding the publishing of a book, DVD and online resource center. Sales of the book will fund the free preschool program. - March 05, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Donors Send Children to Summer Camp
A Donor partnership with Penn-York Camp allows families with financial needs to send their children to camp. - March 05, 2013 - Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center
HOBY Arizona to Partner with Grand Canyon University as Its Host University in 2013
The Arizona Chapter of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), the nation’s premier not-for-profit youth leadership development organization, announced that it has reached an agreement with Grand Canyon University to host the 2013 HOBY Arizona Youth Leadership Summit from June 6-9,... - March 04, 2013 - HOBY Arizona
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is Now the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women and children who live with Willis-Ekbom disease, formerly known as restless legs syndrome or RLS, by increasing awareness, improving treatments and through research, finding a cure. - March 03, 2013 - Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
Horizon Christian Fellowship to Present The Bible 30-Day Church Experience
Why just listen to Bible stories when you can experience them like never before? Beginning Sunday, March 3rd, you’re invited to attend The Bible 30-Day Church Experience at Horizon Christian Fellowship. - March 02, 2013 - Horizon Christian Fellowship
"Food Choices" Resonates with Many Participants in New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's First Webinar of 2013
"Medication Management for Tics and Tourette Syndrome" will be discussed in NJCTS' next webinar, scheduled for May 8. - March 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Eden Autism Services One of Six Organizations in U.S. Recognized for Innovative High-Quality Autism Programs
Eden Autism Services is pleased to announce that it was one of six organizations nationwide, and the only New Jersey organization, to be selected as an AFAA Applauds winner. AFAA Applauds, a national initiative launched by Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) recognizes innovative, high-quality support programs for adults living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). - March 01, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Addition of Radio Personality Craig Carton as Honorary Board Member
Carton, 44, who is part of the "Boomer & Carton" morning radio show on WFAN in New York, was diagnosed with TS as a teenager and has been a supporter of NJCTS for nearly a decade. - March 01, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
St. Vincent de Paul Toledo Wants Your Old Car
The vehicle donation program helps to feed, clothe and house the needy. - March 01, 2013 - St. Vincent de Paul Toledo Council
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Fullerton with Third Annual "Heroes Comedy Night for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends" Featuring Carlos Mencia - April 3
In observance of Autism Awareness Month in April and in support of Fullerton autism charities and special education programs, 600 attendees are anticipated to raise $45,000 at the Fullerton Cares 3rd annual ‘Heroes Comedy Show for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends’ benefit comedy... - February 28, 2013 - Fullerton Cares
Raleigh PDQ Fresh Tenders Fundraiser Brings Support to World T.E.A.M. Sports
A 14-year-old 8th grade student organized a successful fundraiser at PDQ Fresh Tenders in Raleigh, North Carolina that benefited the non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports and its inclusive sports programs for disabled and able-bodied participants. - February 28, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
PBTF Names Joanne Salcido VP of Medical Research and Family Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has named Joanne Salcido vice president of research and family support, effective March 4. Salcido’s distinguished career has included the successful development of innovative and robust research funding programs for private foundations that are advancing... - February 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids
"Steppin' Out" for Keystone House April 26, 2013
A fun evening to benefit Keystone House, Inc., including Open Bar, Dinner, Dancing, Live music by the renowned musical group Déjà Vu with dance performances by professional dancers from the legendary Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Norwalk, Celebrity Host and Auctioneer David Smith; Silent and Live Auctions. To ensure that guests learn about Keystone, Palace Productions of Norwalk, CT offered to write, direct and produce a video about Keystone House which will debut that evening at the event. - February 27, 2013 - Keystone House, Inc.
Plan Canada Celebrates a Successful 2012
Plan celebrates the New Year by looking back on significant achievements from 2012. - February 27, 2013 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College Guaranteed to Rock Tourette Syndrome Community
Brother of walk organizer AnnaKatharine Miehe, William, is part of a band that will play at the April 14 event, which will benefit the programs and services of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - February 27, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Google and YouTube Have Approved Xclaimed Ministries for Live Streaming
Since 2005, Xclaimed Ministries has been involved in community events and outreach. Over 20,000 people have been to their events receiving free food, toys, clothes, resources, Bibles, entertainment and concerts. The purpose of these events is to bring resources and help to the people within the community. - February 26, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Groundswell of Support for Memoir Author Monica Holloway’s Campaign - "Take Back the Face of Autism"
When reports surfaced that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway took action. She encouraged those affected by autism to “Take Back the Face of Autism” as part of a Facebook campaign inviting families to post... - February 25, 2013 - Author Monica Holloway
Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
WHY Ranch Official Sponsorship Launch March 1st
White Horse Youth Ranch is the only free horsemanship program for socially-challenged youth in Las Vegas and March 1st marks the official launch of their Sponsorship Program. - February 24, 2013 - WHY Ranch
President/CEO Announces Retirement
Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D., President and CEO announces his retirement from Eden Autism Services effective on or before June 2014. Dr. McCool is credited with implementing both the infrastructure and external focus necessary to address the organization’s long-term planning and sustainability... - February 24, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
NAFA's 2013 Conference Media Sponsors Help Promote Fleet Management to the Masses
NAFA's 2013 Institute & Expo in Atlantic City this April is being promoted by over 20 media sponsors, including many of the biggest names in fleet media. - February 23, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Hannah Pilnick's 5-Day Life-Changing Seminar is Given Free to the Public for the First Time. Few Seats Left.
In her seminar named “Leaving the Bubble”, Hannah Pilnick leads the participants in awakening their natural, innate healing abilities, so they can release their negative past experiences and live in freedom in every area of their lives. - February 23, 2013 - Hannah Pilnick
Church of Scientology Hosts Event in Honor of Black History Month
Black legends from the early years of basketball were honored during a special ceremony at the Nashville Church of Scientology during Black History Month. - February 23, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Patricia Lobenfeld Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Friends of Karen has announced that Patricia (Trish) Lobenfeld was elected to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lobenfeld first learned about the organization in 2004 at an event it hosted. “We’ve been blessed with two children who have never been critically ill and never been in danger of... - February 23, 2013 - Friends of Karen
"Employers of Choice do These 4 Things
Employers of Choice’ provide interesting opportunities, a supportive environment, meaningful rewards and recognition, and ongoing training and development opportunities. These organizations’ employees find a strong connection to the organization and feel supported to achieve its mission. - February 23, 2013 - HarmonyJobs LLC
Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP) – Washington, DC Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy and Research on April 25th at the House of Sweden
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced that the Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP) - DC inaugural cocktail reception, “Illuminate DC,” will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at The House of Sweden in Washington, DC. - February 23, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area