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ASL Petition Reaches Milestone
25,000 signatures were successfully gathered on the ASL Petition to the White House. - December 13, 2012 - ASL for America
Belize Children's Project Holding Orthopedic Clinics Countrywide in January 2013
The Belize Children’s project is an ongoing collaboration with Rotary Clubs in Southern Illinois and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis to help children throughout Belize suffering from bone abnormalities such as curvature of the spine, shortness in one leg, difficulty walking, club foot, etc. Clinics will be held in January 2013 to find children who can be helped by the program. - December 13, 2012 - Rotary Club of Belmopan
Forest of Angels Charity Event Hosting Cirque Du Soleil TOTEM Promo Team
Cirque Du Soleil TOTEM Promo Team to Appear at Westfield Broward Mall Forest of Angels Charity Event Hosting Promo Team on Saturday, December 15, 2012 The Promo Team of Cirque du Soleil’s latest production TOTEM will be entertaining shoppers at the Westfield Broward Mall on Saturday,... - December 12, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
Registration Begins for Inclusive Face of America Bicycle Ride
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ popular Face of America bicycle ride from Washington to Gettysburg opened registration December 10 for teams and individuals participating in the inclusive April 26-28, 2013 event. The annual ride honors disabled veterans. - December 12, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
HABcore Associate Director Wins Award
HABcore Inc.’s Associate Director, Katie Maier, received this year’s Supportive Housing Association (SHA) of New Jersey Direct Support Staff Person Award on December 7, 2012 at The Pines Manor in Edison. This award is designed to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of individuals... - December 12, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
EDLink Launches Peer Learning Circles, Webinars, and Job Board Exclusively for Non-Profit Executive Directors
Services for non profit Executive Directors launched. - December 12, 2012 - EDLink
This Christmas - Why Not Buy Local & Unique?
Great Christmas gift for the gardener in your life. The Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA), a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is offering over 120 varieties of trees such as Honey Crisp Apple, Vietnamese Guava, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Arizona Sweet Orange. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
National & Local Experts Coming to Valley to Present on Permaculture Principles
2013 Permaculture Design Course: Drylands (PDC) is coming to Phoenix Valley in January of 2013. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
National Effort Launched to Name Malala Yousafzai TIME’s Person of the Year
A network of U.S. women state legislators and a national nonprofit issue an official letter of endorsement to TIME’s editors and gain public support. - December 09, 2012 - Women's Action for New Directions (WAND)
Dunamis Youth Launch Their Second Annual "Live to Give" Christmas Event
Over the past 6 years Dunamis Pasadena Church’s youth desired to launch a holiday hot meal program. It was only last year that doors were opened up to make this possible. Directed by Henry and Marissa Mendez, youth directors of the organization, the program now launches its 2nd annual community hot meal event. - December 08, 2012 - Dunamis pasadena
The Whittier Rio Hondo Aids Project & P.E.A.R.L. Project Present a Special Free Screening of Straightlaced - How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up
The Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project and Pearl present a one night only screening of the gender questioning Straightlaced – How Gender’s Got us all Tied Up Thursday, December 20, 2012 at The Christopher Wahl Center located at 12401 Slauson Avenue, Unit G, Whittier, California 90603 at 6:30PM. - December 08, 2012 - Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project
IDEX Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
International development grantmaker IDEX is proud to receive a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit award from GreatNonprofits, a community review website for the not-for-profit sector. - December 08, 2012 - Thousand Currents
Dr. George Hanna Donates 75K (Mobile Dental Clinics)
Dr. George Hanna organized a project with the Lebanese Dental Association to provide free basic dental care/awareness, exam and x-rays. - December 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
The ATAYAL Organization Officially Welcomes Dr. Ching-Hua Lu as a Member of Its Board of Directors
The ATAYAL Organization officially welcomed Dr. Ching-hua Lu to its board of directors on Wednesday. Dr. Lu is an Associate Professor with the Department of Tourism and Leisure Management at Tungfang Design University in Taiwan. The university is located in Kaohsiung near Tainan City. Her research... - December 07, 2012 - ATAYAL
Animal Advocates Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Animal Advocates announced today that it has been honored with the prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - December 06, 2012 - Animal Advocates
Dance and Jam to Help Mike Get a Van
Recovering Quadriplegic Throws Fundraising Dance to Purchase Wheelchair Van; Friends and Family Help Mike’s Vision Begin to Materialize - December 06, 2012 - Van4Mike
RMHC Helps Children Reach Their Full Potential Through Scholarship Program
Through its scholarship program, RMHC strives to improve the lives of northern Nevada’s children by opening the door to higher education. In 2013, RMHC Northern Nevada will award 37 renewable scholarships to high school seniors who plan on attending college full-time. Students who aspire to attend college or technical school can apply online at www.rmhc-reno.org for a scholarship. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by December 20, 2012. - December 06, 2012 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada
Eden Dreams Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years
Dreams of Dreams Remembered, will be a glittering celebration of 25 years of the magic of Eden Dreams, and the strength of the community of individuals and organizations that support Eden Autism Services through this unique event. William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy in the hit TV series MASH, will emcee the event. - December 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
"Love Your Neighbor" to Support the Heights Foundation
January 16 event benefits School Success programs for at-risk children in Harlem Heights. - December 06, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Deaf Community Petitions President Obama
The ASL for America movement petitions President Obama to formally recognize American Sign Language (ASL) and to take strong steps that will ensure that ASL is protected, encouraged, and strengthened. - December 05, 2012 - ASL for America
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2012 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 38-year tradition with its announcement of full-length Nutcracker performances in the Hartford, CT area. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Starlight Florida Launches Mobile Giving Campaign
Donors Simply Text the Word “SMILES” to 80000 to Contribute $10.00 to Starlight Florida. - December 05, 2012 - Starlight Children's Foundation Florida
Drug-Free South Reaches Out
Two Tennesseans are responsible for more than 10,000 youth receiving information on the Truth About Drugs. - December 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Enable America Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments, Sets Sights for 2013
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is setting an agenda for greater achievement in 2013, to advance the accomplishments made during its anniversary celebration year in... - December 05, 2012 - Enable America
Bees Without Borders Launches Campaign to Help Kenyan Beekeepers
Andrew's Honey and Bees Without Borders (a 501(c)(3) launches Indiegogo Campaign. The campaign will seek to raise $20,000. In additional funds to help support its mission to build better beekeeping infrastructure for three Kenya villages. - December 04, 2012 - Bees Without Borders
Hendersonville Christmas Parade Beams with The Way to Happiness
The Nashville chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation gave away booklets and smiles at the Hendersonville Christmas parade this year. - December 04, 2012 - The Way to Happiness
High-Profile Homicide is a Tragic Reminder That Domestic Violence Can Impact Anyone
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) ask communities to use yesterday’s homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City to shine the light... - December 03, 2012 - National Network to End Domestic Violence
Danforth Center Scientist Elected 2012 Fellow
AAAS Honors the Director of Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels - December 01, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
ISLA Lifeguards Minimize Drowning in the Dominican Republic
Volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - December 01, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital Physicians Pose Important Question About Tourette Syndrome Care
“What is our role?” is central query during a New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Patient-Centered Medical Education presentation by 17-year-old Grace Hawruk. - December 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Congressman Frank LoBiondo Becomes 42nd Co-Sponsor of Proposed Tourette Syndrome Legislation
H.R. 3760, which would provide more research and 4 to 6 Centers of Excellence for TS, was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December 2011. - December 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA Urges Action to Restore Federal Tax Credits for Biodiesel and Alternative Fuels
Uncertainty surrounding a pair of alternative fuel incentives is impacting vehicle purchase decisions and fuel planning by many fleets. - December 01, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County Opens Walk-in Counselling Clinic in Collingwood
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County is pleased to announce the opening of a new walk-in counselling clinic in Collingwood. The clinic will open its doors on December 6th, with an official media launch between 12:00 – 1:00 pm. This marks the sixth location for the organization in Simcoe County. This is thanks in large part to the financial support of the United Way of South Georgian Bay. - December 01, 2012 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
“Road to Recovery” Art Show in Des Moines
A Relief 2.0 and Markets of Hope event for disaster relief in Haiti and Japan. - December 01, 2012 - Relief 2.0
Harry Stine of Stine Seed Challenges Farmers
Harry Stine, Stine Seed, challenges local Legion Farmers. The Van Meter Legion Post has been in a fund raising mode for 2 yrs. now. They are raising funds to build a 90' by 110' building. This building site is 5 acres on the east side of Van Meter. When done it will be used as a community building... - November 30, 2012 - Van Meter Legion Post 403
Gearing Up Students for STEM
To address the lagging performance of students in science and math, the Atlanta CARES STEMfest at Georgia Tech was held to empower students to lead in emerging STEM fields. As one of its lead sponsors, Aya Academy of Excellence steered the planning of this initiative to expose and engage metro Atlanta youth in an interactive STEM conference. - November 30, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence
MIW Foundation Organized and Conducted "Free Medical Camp" with Support of Supreme Infrastructure India Limited at Gurgaon
MIW Foundation with support of Supreme Infrastructure India Limited has organized and conducted a free medical camp at NBCC Greens, Sector 37D, Gurgaon (Haryana) on 24th November 2012 and they provided free medical checkup to more than 500 people, hailing from nearby areas. - November 29, 2012 - MIW Foundation
NAFA Raises Over $8,000 for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey
Thanks to NAFA chapters, industry partners, and the Association itself, NAFA was able to raise $8,300 for Hurricane Sandy relief. - November 29, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Free Programs Available for Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
School assemblies and neighborhood programs given for free to areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Children will learn how wilderness survival skills bring security and comfort during disasters and urban survival situations. - November 28, 2012 - Children of the Earth Foundation
Lions, Tigers & Bears to Host Annual Christmas Party
Event will feature holiday shopping, light refreshments and Christmas presents for the exotic animals. - November 28, 2012 - Lions Tigers and Bears
Cat Care Society Builds 2012 Year-End Holiday Appeal Around Rescue Cat "Willie," Sharing Powerful Reasons to Support Its Shelter, Clinic and Community Programs
Cat Care Society (CCS) has built its annual year-end holiday appeal around the success of recent work with a senior cat named Willie. Willie's compelling story spans several years and shows the Cat Care Society's code of not giving up on any cat and is timed with CCS participation in the GivingFirst.org Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 4th. - November 28, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates the Holidays
How do Scientologists celebrate the holidays? You might be surprised. - November 28, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
9 Year Old Runs First Marathon for Children at Fortitude for First Descents
Nikolas Toocheck to Run First of Seven Marathons - One on Every Continent to Raise Awareness and Money for Children’s Charity - November 28, 2012 - Operation Warm
Reshaping an Industry Takes a Lot of Work. Affordable Technology Foundation is Taking It Head On.
Affordable Technology Foundation to offer free and reduced cost tech support to individuals and families in need. - November 28, 2012 - Affordable Technology Foundation
Last Minute Inspirational Gift Ideas for Mom, Sister, Yoga Lover or Best Friend
Will you be looking for that special one of a kind gift? Circles of Inspiration handmade inspirational charms are a unique, one of a kind gift to give. Hand painted and assembled with genuine Swarovski crystals, pearls and sterling silver, each charm has a specific significance. - November 27, 2012 - Anna Pereira Designs
EmpowHer Institute Hosting Foreign Delegation from 19 Countries
Delegates Examining Ways to Cultivate Leadership in Young Women, Emphasize the Importance of Female Leadership and Foster Potential Partnerships to Address Issues of Concern to Girls and Women Worldwide - November 27, 2012 - EmpowHer Institute
Child Soldier Recruitment Likely to Increase as Rebel Violence Mounts in DRC - World Vision Reports
World Vision reports mounting violence leading to aid agency worker evacuations, displacement of families and recruitment of child soldiers. World leaders are called on to intervene. - November 26, 2012 - World Vision UK
Coat Drive Helps Local People in Need Stay Warm. With the Devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Need for Coats Has Never Been Greater.
The Be Positive Campaign is partnering with the Brooklyn Rescue Mission, What About The Children Inc., New York Cares, and Brooklyn College to donate coats to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This coat drive will also benefit the less fortunate communities and schools of Brooklyn, NY. With the... - November 26, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
A Few Days Left in Paws On Your Heart's "Name the New Kitten" Contest
Paws On Your Heart, a feral cat sanctuary located in Saskatchewan, recently announced their "Name the New Kitten" contest, and there is still time to enter submissions. They are asking for name entries by midnight on November 29, 2012 to help select the perfect name for the sanctuary's... - November 24, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
First Crush Charity Gala Raises $53,000 for TCAA
Former Mayor Hugh Hallman receives Barbara R. Norton Service Award. - November 23, 2012 - Tempe Community Action Agency