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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Receives Top Ranking in 2012 Leadership 500 for Doctoral Program
The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (EDOL) program ranked 17th in the 2012 Leadership 500. - January 19, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Sunshine Mail Foundation Participates in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day
Sunshine Mail Foundation will participate in Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in three locations throughout Fairfax County, VA. Sunshine Mail Foundation provides children in need with comfort, support, and joy through free Sunshine Mail Care Packages. Sunshine Mail is filled with handmade cards, care essentials, and other age-appropriate items and is delivered to children in hospitals, foster care and homeless shelters. - January 19, 2013 - Sunshine Mail Foundation
Civilians from the North Become Refugees in South Mali as They Flee Escalating Conflict and the UK Announces Further Placement of UK Military Personnel
Charity World Vision calls for international leaders to uphold international humanitarian laws in Mali, as government troops clash with rebel groups, and children are left most vulnerable. - January 18, 2013 - World Vision UK
Polycystic Kidney Disease Patient Shares Unique Story
Lori, a Polycystic Kidney Disease patient, knows that living a healthy life is important. Her personal story offers chronic kidney disease patients some helpful hints for living well. - January 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Provides Free Shoes Through Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids Program
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley is pleased to announce that they have been selected as an official partner of Payless Gives™ Shoes 4 Kids, an annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. They are among over a hundred of other charitable agencies representing all... - January 17, 2013 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
NAFA Applauds the Extension of the Alternative Fuels Excise Tax
On January 1st, Congress passed the Alternative Fuels Excise Tax, an incentive for alternate fuels that fleet managers sorely needed. NAFA Fleet Management Association, which fought for the incentive, applauds the continuation of the tax credit. - January 17, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
GreaterGood.org Gave $2.6 Million to Charity in 2012
GreaterGood.org announced grants totaling more than $2.6 million were given to more than 130 charities in 2012. - January 17, 2013 - GreaterGood
Rosario "Russ" Cassata, Trustee of the Frank Cassata Family Foundation, Personal Donates Clothes, Blankets, Appliances, Furniture and More
“Helping Those in Need” - January 16, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation
Paws On Your Heart Announces the Winner of Their 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest
Feral cat rescue group Paws On Your Heart, currently based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has announced the winning photo in their 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest. The contest began on December 12, 2012, and voting ended on January 10, 2013. The photo that received the most votes was one of cats Sarge... - January 16, 2013 - Paws On Your Heart
AbleForce Offers Employment Opportunities to Military Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Others
AbleForce, Inc., an employment training and placement organization that promotes, enhances and facilitates work opportunities across the country, needs job seekers to submit their qualifications, to be considered for a growing number of employment opportunities across the U.S. “AbleForce... - January 16, 2013 - AbleForce, Inc.
Marygrove to Host BLOOM Gala to Honor Ambassadors Who Are Committed to Helping Youth in Need
Marygrove’s annual black-tie gala, now called BLOOM will be held on Friday, March 1st at the Chase Park Plaza. This year’s gala will honor six individuals who have been selected as Ambassadors. Each Ambassador has demonstrated a passion for helping youth in need and is committed to... - January 14, 2013 - Marygrove
Jusani Culture Donates to the New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society
Jusani Culture, an online shop dedicated to helping U.S. animal shelters, is supporting the New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society as part of its give-back-to-shelters mission. - January 14, 2013 - Jusani Culture
Church of Scientology Presents “You and Your Art: Recognition, Promotion and Sales”
Owen York is an artist with a special mission: “My dream is to bring art back from the dead, by bringing the artist back to life.” - January 11, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Juanita Kelly Foundation Partners with Jolin Food to Benefit Families in Need
The Juanita Kelly Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides transitional counseling to women of all ages through the use of support groups and life coaching, is joining with Jolin Food and its “Jolin Food Box Program” to help provide budget conscious families with nationally... - January 10, 2013 - The Juanita Kelly Foundation
Great Circle Industries, Inc. Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council
Great Circle Industries, Inc. (GCI) recently joined ISC-Audubon as a Platinum Member. GCI’s support and membership allows ISC-Audubon to expand their efforts to promote sustainability worldwide, and to Spread the Seeds of Sustainability. - January 10, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Clinical Workshop on Tourette Syndrome and OCD Coming March 1 to Rutgers University
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) will present "Beyond The Basics: Habit Reversal Training & Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for Tourette Syndrome & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder." - January 10, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Punching Out Parkinson's Hosts the Meet the Champions Event Featuring Two World-Class Athletes: Ben Petrick and Paulie Ayala
The Meet the Champions event on Sat., Jan. 12 will feature two inspirational talks from world-class athletes: Ben Petrick and Paulie Ayala. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 12 at the Cendera Center to benefit the Punching Out Parkinson's program. - January 10, 2013 - Punching Out Parkinson's
7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Toland Home Garden Products Benefit GreaterGood Charities
GreaterGood Garden hanging planters, bird feeders, and garden flags debut at the Atlanta Gift Show in January. Toland Home Garden products are sold through garden centers nationwide. - January 06, 2013 - GreaterGood
Matthew 25: Ministries Celebrates Landmark Achievement
In December, 2012 Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio exceeded one billion dollars in total humanitarian aid shipped. In 1992, Matthew 25: Ministries shipped one truckload of aid valued at $177,895. In 2012, Matthew 25 shipped 722 truckloads of aid valued at $120,000,000. This spectacular growth has rocketed Matthew 25 past $1 Billion in products shipped since sending their first container. - January 05, 2013 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Plainsboro Fourth-Graders Get Lesson About Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Peer Youth Advocate
13-year-old Tess Kowalski educates the students and teachers at Millstone River School about the neurological disorder on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders and her 9-year-old sister Paige. - January 05, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Humanity First USA Executive Director Visits Mali and Liberia
Mr. Munum Naeem travels to West Africa with leadership team to evaluate ongoing humanitarian projects. - January 05, 2013 - Humanity First
ISLA President Wins 2013 Lifesaver of the Year Award
ISLA President, Henry Reyes, was awarded the title of “Lifesaver of the Year.” Henry competed against nine other finalists; all nominated for their impact on the lives of others in a water-related capacity. The winner was chosen based off votes from the Lifesaver Facebook Application. Voting took place from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. - January 05, 2013 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY This Coming Friday; 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 January 11th, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - January 04, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Social Workers, School Nurses Delve Into Treatment Approaches for Tourette Syndrome at Monmouth University Workshop
Dr. Richard Zakreski discussed the prevalence of co-morbid diagnosis with disorders such as anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression and other conditions in the treatment of children and adolescents. - January 04, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Harlem Globetrotter Hosts Event to Honor Black Legends in Basketball at Church of Scientology
An event to honor the Black Legends in Basketball will take place on February 16, 2013 at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - January 04, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
2012 Year in Review: The Way to Happiness Causes Ripple Effects Across Nashville
The year began with Church of Scientology staff and parishioners teaming up to launch a campaign for The Way to Happiness (TWTH). - January 02, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Remarkable 2012 Leads to Anniversary 2013 for World T.E.A.M. Sports
The national disabled sports organization World T.E.A.M. Sports saw its most successful year in a decade in 2012, with more than 600 registered participants at four outdoor sporting events nationally. The non-profit will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2013. - January 02, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Montclair State University Graduate Psychology Students Learn About Educating Students with Tourette Syndrome
Drs. Robert A. Zambrano and Rob Happich taught different therapeutic approaches for treating children and adolescents with TS -- a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, inherited neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - January 02, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Warrior Thunder Foundation Presents Check to Fisher House - Boston
The Warrior Thunder Foundation presented a check to the Fisher House-Boston on December 18th for $7000. The President of the Warrior Thunder Foundation, Darren Bean, and the Treasurer/Secretary, Judi Bean, presented the check to Fisher House - Boston Board Members Jen DeLuca and Rick Haddad. The... - December 29, 2012 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
2012 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Makes Major Strides with Tennessee Drug Education
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 29, 2012 - Drug Free South
Year-End Donations to Heifer International Are Tax-Deductible
Every donor can receive a tax deduction for a charitable contribution, easing the tax burden. - December 28, 2012 - Heifer International
Memoir Author Monica Holloway to Host Autism Friendly Literacy Brunch for Charity – 1/12/13
Autism author and literacy advocate Monica Holloway will host an Autism-Friendly Literacy Brunch for charity, including 20% of brunch proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks OC with matching proceeds, up to $1,000, to benefit the National Center for Family Literacy, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10... - December 27, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
Urgent Black Transmen, Inc Assistance Needed: Help Find Our Missing: 19 Year Old Sage (DaShad) Smith - Missing Transgender Youth in Charlottesville, Virginia
Black Transmen, Inc. is making full nationwide awareness of Sages’ disappearance, and has deployed members to disseminate information about her disappearance. If anyone has any information regarding Sages’ disappearance please call: Charlottesville Police Department at 434.977.9041 or Black Transmen, Inc. at 1.855.BLK.TMEN - December 26, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
River Dell High School Senior Named 2012 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Youth Advocate of the Year
Emily Fleischman wrote and illustrated a children's book about Tourette Syndrome and bullying, among other accomplishments. - December 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The WAVE Project Launches a Mentor Program to Support and Encourage Area Women
The WAVE Project is a nonprofit, charitable organization that encourages, equips and empowers women to improve their lives and achieve their vision through personal mentoring relationships. Compassionate, mature volunteer mentors are needed to further the mission of encouraging and empowering women in Oklahoma that are stressed and struggling. To learn more, attend the Free Basic Mentor Training on Friday, January 11 and Advanced Mentor Training on Saturday, January 12. - December 25, 2012 - The WAVE Project
A Few Days Left in Paws on Your Heart's 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest
A few days still remain for entrants to submit their best holiday-themed cat photos to Paws On Your Heart for their 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest. The Saskatoon cat rescue group is trying to raise awareness about their sanctuary, and to ask people to keep stray, feral and otherwise homeless cats... - December 23, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Plan Canada’s Trip of a Lifetime Contest Closes December 31st
Last-minute holiday shoppers are encouraged to get their Gifts of Hope purchases in before December 31st so that they can be automatically entered into a contest to see Gifts of Hope in action! - December 22, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Livingston Father of Two Adult TS Children Named 2012 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Advocate of the Year
Marc Brummer has been a boon to NJCTS' legislative efforts and outreach to members of the medical and health-care communities. - December 22, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA Announces Special Sustainability Sessions Provided by CALSTART
NAFA Fleet Management Association has partnered with CALSTART to provide four new educational sessions for fleet managers dealing with sustainability. - December 22, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nashville Church of Scientology Takes on Drug Abuse Crisis
With Tennessee’s drug abuse problem at a crisis stage, Nashville Scientologists are ramping up a grassroots movement to stem drug abuse. - December 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Songwriters Launch Music Charity Project
Songwriters Roberto Ignis and Junior Darlington seek to raise funds for hunger stricken communities in Africa through the sale of an audio track seeking empathy. - December 22, 2012 - MusicAndCharity
Colin Bower, a Mass. Father of Two Kidnapped American Boys Who Has Been Working with Sen Kerry for the Past Three Years to Bring His Boys Home on Sen Kerry's Nomination
Statement by Colin Bower, a Massachusetts father of two kidnapped American boys, who has been working with Senator John Kerry for the past three years to gain the return of his boys from Egypt, on his nomination for Secretary of State of the United States. - December 21, 2012 - HelpBringNoorandRamsayHome
Bama Bully Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
The “bully” dog breeds in Alabama will be the focus in January for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Bama Bully Rescue (BBR) to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - December 21, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Firefighters Keep 2,000 Needy Children Warm with New Winter Coats
Firefighters will provide new winter coats to more than 2,000 children living in poverty across Spokane, Pierce County, and Seattle before the New Year. - December 21, 2012 - Operation Warm
Inaccuracies Stigmatize Individuals Affected by Autism/Asperger Syndrome
US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) has been flooded by requests from parents of children with autism asking for help because their families and children are being isolated and verbally abused, as a result of the inadvertent linkage of violence to autism from media reports during the recent tragedy in Connecticut. USAAA’s Dr. Kaplan expressed concern that the continued speculation on the perpetrator’s diagnosis attaches unwarranted and dangerous stigmatism to autism spectrum disorders. - December 20, 2012 - US Autism and Asperger Association
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Issues Statement in Response to Tragedy in Connecticut
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is deeply saddened by the senseless acts that took place Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and has issued the following statement from Executive Director Faith W. Rice to help families and friends in our... - December 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Inside the Orchestra Adds Dates for the 2013 Winter Season of Tiny Tots
When you are searching for enriching activities to do with your kids during the cold winter months, make room on your calendar for Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots. New dates have been added to the winter season lineup! - December 20, 2012 - Inside the Orchestra
Holiday Cheer for HABcore
Sandy’s Elves Workshop, a community group created to help victims of super-storm Sandy, have selected HABcore Inc. residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive gifts, decorations and Christmas trees this holiday season. HABcore is a not-for-profit organization that provides housing... - December 20, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
Infinity and Beyond Competes to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Infinity and Beyond, a United Charitable Programs (UCP) fiscally sponsored charitable project, formed a marathon team to raise $2,700 in last Saturday’s Spartan Beast Race. The team’s racers placed sixth out of 143 teams. - December 20, 2012 - United Charitable Programs