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Autism Memoir Author Monica Holloway Sheds Light on Understanding Autism and Its Lack of Correlation to Violence
Upon reports surfacing that Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza had autism or Asperger's syndrome, autism memoir author Monica Holloway publicly declared, “I'm so worried that people who don't understand autism or Asperger’s syndrome will now associate it with violence,... - December 18, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
NFL Alumni are Visiting the Forest of Angels
Forest of Angels Charity Event Hosting NFL Alumni on Saturday, December 22, 2012 A few great NFL Alumni will be present to meet and sign autographs at the Westfield Broward Mall on Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM to 3:00PM. The NFL Alumni will be located near the inside mall entrance to... - December 18, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
Church of Scientology Making a Difference for Human Rights in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—United for Human Rights, Making Human Rights a Global Reality,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s United for Human Rights program to fight abuses in this field. - December 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pet Care Trust Names New Board Members
The Pet Care Trust, the Non-Profit Organization funding the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, announces the appointment of three new board members and the retirement of board member Steve Segner. - December 17, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
NAFA Opens Submissions for the 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the creation of Fleet Excellence Awards open to the entire fleet management industry. - December 16, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
South Plainfield Sixth-Grader Overcomes Fear of Tourette Syndrome During School In-Service Presentation
Brandon O’Leary becomes comfortable talking about his neurological disorder with the help of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato. - December 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Firefighters Keep Children Warm Across Baltimore with New Winter Coats
Baltimore Firefighters, IAFF Local 734, will deliver brand-new winter coats to more than 500 disadvantaged children across Baltimore, in conjunction with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. - December 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Washington D.C. Firefighters Reach 1,000 Children in Poverty with New Winter Coats in Partnership with the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation
Washington D.C. Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 36 will provide brand-new winter coats to 1,000 children across the most impoverished areas of Washington D.C. - December 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Tourette Syndrome Peer Advocate Tommy Licato Honored as “Knight In Shining Armor” by Rutgers University
Nominated by a family friend, 14-year-old South Plainfield student is rewarded for his work with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - December 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Mitigating Risks in the Application of Cloud Computing in Law Enforcement
Report authored by the IJIS Institute’s Paul Wormeli and published by the IBM Center for the Business of Government - December 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Toys Needed to Bring Holiday Joy to Area Children
Donations Sought for Annual Heights Community Toy Drive - December 15, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Esri is Platinum Sponsor of 2013 Industry Briefing
Geographic information systems industry leader Esri will be the Platinum Sponsor of the Institute’s signature annual event, which will cast a spotlight on information sharing and national standards this year. The 2013 Industry Briefing is set for January 23-25, 2013 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va. - December 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Firefighters Reach Over 1400 Needy Children Across Nashville with New Winter Coats
Nashville Firefighters will provide over 1,400 school children with brand-new winter coats through their partnership with The Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation. - December 14, 2012 - Operation Warm
Kids on Consumer Overload? It’s Time to Get Back Outside & Explore Nature’s Gifts at Sheldrake Environmental Center
This time of year, when it can be especially hard for kids to find a commercial-free zone, Sheldrake gets them outside to explore nature's gifts. - December 14, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Sponsor a Homeless Pet This Holiday -- Great Gift Idea for Animal Lovers
Searching for that perfect holiday gift? The Austin Humane Society has the answer – sponsorship of a homeless pet. Your contribution in a loved one’s name will help provide shelter, food, and veterinary care for the pet of your choice. Purchase a sponsorship by Monday, Dec. 17, and... - December 14, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Paws On Your Heart Announces 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest
Saskatoon-based cat rescue group Paws On Your Heart has announced their 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest. They are asking people to submit their best photos of their cats getting into the holiday spirit. The group says on their site: "Perhaps your kitty loves to help decorate the house or the... - December 14, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) named the winners of the 18th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at the Club at Ridgefields, Kingsport. The Winner of the Business Excellence Under 10 Employees award was Signature... - December 14, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Surprise Lake Camp is Proud to Announce Campership
The Foundation for Jewish Camp, in partnership with dozens of Jewish community federations, camps and camp movements across North America, provides incentive grants of $1,000 to first-time campers who attend a nonprofit Jewish overnight camp. Camp sessions must last 19 consecutive days. - December 14, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Does You or Someone in Your Family Have Tourette Syndrome? Join the Team Contributing DNA Toward a Cure.
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview individuals and families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program January 24 and 25 at Rutgers University. - December 14, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Xclaimed Ministries 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away bicycles, toys and food at their 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival. - December 13, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Paws On Your Heart's "Name the New Kitten" Contest Winner Announced
Paws On Your Heart's "Name the New Kitten" contest has ended, and the rescue group's search for a name to give the newest member of their sanctuary has also ended. They received some excellent entries, and ultimately decided upon the name Bindi, submitted by Telane. The two-and-a-half... - December 13, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
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
A Celebration Raises $73,000 for HeartShare
The holiday season kicked off with a bang as 200 supporters of HeartShare Human Services of New York gathered for a Celebration of Hope, Thanks and Giving. The evening raised $73,000 for HeartShare and included the presentation of three awards, a silent auction, wine tasting with a free raffle, and... - December 13, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
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)
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
“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