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Nicklaus Design Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member
By joining as a Platinum Member, Nicklaus Design has joined the growing network of businesses, municipalities, non-profits and others who are actively showing their support of Audubon Lifestyles and The International Sustainability (ISC-Audubon). - November 15, 2012 - ISC-Audubon
Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers Collect Donations for Hurricane Sandy Survivors
Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers teamed up with local organizations to collect donations for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. - November 15, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
ISLA Lifeguards Travel to the Dominican Republic to Minimize Drowning
This November, volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), are traveling to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - November 15, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Inaugural Annual KOSBE Awards eMagazine Launch
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced the first-ever release of their 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards eMagazine. The magazine features the event’s sponsors, finalists, past winners, as well pictures and details regarding the event itself. - November 15, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Local Carrollton Pastor's to Raise $100k for Community Outreach by Shooting Free Throws for 24hrs
Kendall Bridges, Lead Pastor of Freedom Life Church in Carrollton and Kolt Bridges, his youth pastor will be shooting Free Throws for 24 hours straight starting Sunday, November 18 at 5:00 PM. They are doing this in an attempt to raise $100k to go towards community outreach. Church members,... - November 15, 2012 - Freedom Life Church
Wish Upon a Hero Foundation, with Help from a Star, Grants Wish of Jersey Boy with Tourette Syndrome
Country music star LeAnn Rimes personally funded a new iPad for 11-year-old Manahawkin boy whose previous computer was destroyed by a bully. - November 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bill Hobgood Becomes First IJIS Institute Associate
Pioneering IT Project Manager Works for Richmond, Va. Department of Information Technology - November 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Kona Irrigation Supply Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member
Kona Irrigation Supply recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member - November 14, 2012 - ISC-Audubon
Memorial Fund Created to Save Homes from Foreclosure; Sponsors Sought
The Kim W. Cobb Memorial Fund was created at Carter Bank and Trust in Danville, Va., to prevent family homes across the nation from foreclosing after the death of a loved one. Donations also may be made at rally.org/saveahome. Sponsors are sought for fundraisers. - November 14, 2012 - Kim W Cobb Memorial Fund
Opening Day for Forest of Angels is November 17th 2012
Event attendees will enjoy daily family oriented activities such as petting zoo, puppet show, daily raffle, goodie bag for kids, story time, choir, ornament creation, drawing station, magic show, face painting, Elmo, Captain America and other lovable characters, pictures with Santa, etc. - November 14, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
Healthy Cities: Healthy Women Conference Presented by the University of Pennsylvania Explores Impact of Urban Environments on Women’s Health
November 28th Conference Highlights the Importance of Designing Cities with a Gender Perspective to Create Safer and Healthier Environments - November 13, 2012 - Penn School of Nursing
Millennials Prove Continued Force in 2012 Election
CIRCLE and Mobilize.org report Millennials active in the 2012 election. - November 13, 2012 - Mobilize.org
Preparing for Keystone House’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a time to literally give thanks. And the clients of Keystone House are thankful all year for the efforts of the staff to assist them in living as independently as possible. - November 12, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Comedy Night with Tommy Davidson Introduces Keystone House to a New Audience
Laughter filled the Norwalk Concert Hall during the Comedy Night featuring stage and screen star Tommy Davidson and Friends to benefit Keystone House, Inc. on Saturday, November 3, 2012. - November 11, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Matthew 25: Ministries Delivers Multiple Truckloads of Relief to Sandy Victims
Matthew 25: Ministries, a top-ranked international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH has begun shipping disaster relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Throughout this week and next week, Matthew 25 expects to dispatch at least 10 semis of disaster relief to five separate locations in the hardest hit areas. The trucks are delivering blankets, beverages, personal care kits and products, cleaning supplies and baby products. - November 11, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Samaritan’s Feet Concludes “Back to Basics” Back to School Campaign Providing Shoes, Socks and Office Depot Foundation Sackpacks to Children Across the United States
In a nationwide initiative called Back to Basics, Samaritan’s Feet partnered with organizations and sponsors across the United States to host 88 events to provide approximately 41,100 pairs of new athletic shoes and socks to children and parents as they prepared for school this fall. In... - November 11, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Healing Heroes Network is Winner of the 2012 Mike Alstott Family Foundation Community Grant
Veterans Charity, Healing Heroes Network, wins Facebook contest to be awarded a grant by the Mike Alstott Family Foundation to help military families. - November 11, 2012 - Healing Heroes Network
Enable America Salutes Military Veterans and Promotes Employment Opportunities
In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America is saluting all those who have served in the U.S. military, and is reaffirming its commitment to improve job opportunities for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. “On this day we pause to honor all men and women who have served in... - November 11, 2012 - Enable America
2nd Annual 100k Holiday Coupon Challenge December 9-15,2012 Nationwide
The Coupon Challenge, which runs three times per year, originally began in the spring of 2011 as a unique way to help local food pantries across the country garner necessary supplies for families in need. - November 11, 2012 - Tina Klein
“Road to Recovery” Art Show in Boston
A Relief 2.0 and Markets of Hope event for disaster relief in Haiti and Japan to help empower disaster survivors by purchasing the artwork and goods they create and support efforts to match local resources with global needs and capacity-building. - November 10, 2012 - Relief 2.0
NAFA and the Fleet Management Community Help Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts
NAFA Fleet Management Association, based in New Jersey, is fully back up and running after closing for a few days due to Hurricane Sandy. The Association's Executive Director is now leading a push to spur recovery efforts throughout the fleet community. - November 10, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Outreach
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Outreach Organizations and Individuals are asked to Contribute. - November 10, 2012 - Heights Foundation
GreaterGood.org Gives $45,000 to Animal Rescue Groups and Shelters
Liz Baker, executive director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that disaster relief grants have been sent to animal rescue first responders and shelters dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. - November 09, 2012 - GreaterGood
The Valley Permaculture Alliance Partners with the City of Phoenix
After receiving a grant in the amount of $100,000 from Cities of Service, The City of Phoenix is partnering with the Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA) and HandsOn Greater Phoenix in implementing two beneficial volunteering projects involving painting roofs of city-owned buildings with reflective... - November 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
The Evolution Continues: The Annual Black Transmen, Inc Transgender Advocacy Conference Returns for a 2nd time to Celebrate “The Power of You!”
Black Transmen, Inc is making a reputation as a beacon to a movement that is removing barriers and building coalitions that will help enhance the quality of life for thousands of people. The 2nd Annual Advocacy Conference will address disparities with resolutions, featuring comprehensive training workshops on leadership, alliance and community building, a Career Fair and a Health and HIV/AIDS Fair. - November 09, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" Prepares for Anniversary and Worldwide Drive
"Kids Adopt A Shelter" is an animal shelter aid organization founded by a child actor named Sean Martin and represented by children and families worldwide. They are collecting donations for animal shelters as they reach their anniversary. Volunteers and donations are still needed for their upcoming donation drive, which takes place until Dec. 21, 2012. - November 09, 2012 - Kids Adopt A Shelter
International Ultraviolet Association Call for Papers for Conference in Germany on UV Technology
Global experts in the field of UV technology will present research in Karlsruhe, Germany on 4 and 5 June 2013. - November 09, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Enable America Congratulates Voters for Advancing the Rights of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, congratulates voters for advancing the rights of people with disabilities in two 2012 election issues. “This was a historic election, with... - November 09, 2012 - Enable America
IJIS Institute Announces New Associate Program for Government, Academic, and Non-profit Employees
The new Associate Program will support the IJIS Institute’s mission of uniting the public and private sector to jointly address the challenges of information sharing. - November 09, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation Mobilizing to Provide New Coats to Children Devastated by Hurricane Sandy
National non-profit Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort to infuse storm-shattered communities in New York and New Jersey with brand new winter coats for children whose families have been devastated by hurricane Sandy. - November 09, 2012 - Operation Warm
Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code
Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code
Wharton Students Transform Epilepsy Blog
The Wharton School and Living Well With Epilepsy launch new website just in time for Epilepsy Awareness Month in November. Throughout the Fall 2012 semester, a group of Wharton students will be transforming a local blog on Epilepsy into a comprehensive website with the goal of diminishing stigma... - November 08, 2012 - Living Well With Epilepsy
New Jersey Food Bank Receives $10,000 GreaterGood Grant to Help with Storm Relief
Liz Baker, executive director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that a disaster relief grant of $10,000 has been awarded to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to assist families and individuals throughout multiple counties hit by high winds and flooding. This grant was made possible... - November 08, 2012 - GreaterGood
KOSBE Conducting a Regional Survey of Women Business Owners and Professional Women
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is conducting an anonymous survey of women business owners and professional women in preparation for future programming. The survey is open to women small business owners and entrepreneurs, and professional women throughout the Northeast Tennessee region. - November 08, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
The United States Opens Its Doors To International Netball Teams At The Calliduscloud U.S. Open Netball Championships
For the first time in US history, Netball, is heading to Las Vegas. The CallidusCloud U.S. Open Netball Championships will take place at the University of Las Vegas at Nevada (UNLV), beginning Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11, 2012. The tournament will see ladies and mixed teams... - November 06, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Coordinator Spearheads Sandy Relief Efforts
Top-ranked Disaster Relief Organization Begins Set-up and Delivery of Supplies to Sandy Victims. - November 04, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
"Civil Rights Movements" Featuring Joel Hall Dancers & THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera
On November 10, 2012, history will be made when Civil Rights Movements featuring Joel Hall Dancers and THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera interpret episodes of the civil rights movement through voice and movement. Two art forms and two casts will share the performance space at the Industrial Ballroom of the Ravenswood Event Center and coalesce into one impassioned unit. - November 04, 2012 - THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera
November is Enable America's 4th Annual "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"
Enable America, a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is proud to announce this month as its 4th annual Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month. In November the organization’s programming will be committed to... - November 04, 2012 - Enable America
Paws On Your Heart Announces Winner of 2012 Black Cat Contest
A winner has been officially chosen and announced for the 2012 Black Cat Contest run by Saskatoon-based cat rescue group Paws On Your Heart. The group started the Halloween contest to raise awareness about black cats and to dispel the negative myths attached to them. They asked black cat owners to... - November 04, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Time is Running Out on Purchasing This Year’s Valley Permaculture Alliance Fruit Trees
The VPA, a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is supporting the 13th Annual Fruit Tree Sales program where they sell over 120 varieties of trees. - November 04, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Mommy Has Breast Cancer Hosts Cincinnati’s First Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Tournament
Mommy Has Breast Cancer hosted its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball tournament on Sunday, October 28th from 3pm-9pm. The event, which was held at Taft High School, featured 6 basketball teams from around the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area and was well attended by more than 250+ young men and women eager for the excitement and entertainment of these competitive basketball squads. Awareness, Breast Health information and Hope were shared during this event. - November 04, 2012 - Mommy Has Breast Cancer
Fitness Program Hosts Free "Family Fitness Day" Every Saturday in November
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is trying to solve the obesity epidemic by hosting a free “Family Fitness Day” every Saturday in November in San Antonio, TX. - November 03, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Drink Coffee and Help Support the Austin Humane Society
Purchase $1 Wristbands at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Stores to Save 10% All Month - November 03, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Tech Start-Up, Upperatus, Helps Heal the Bay One Shirt at a Time
Environmental non-profit, Heal the Bay, and Los Angeles graphic artist, Dan McCauley, team up with tech start-up, Upperatus, to fill the gap in charity apparel. Fashionable shirt styles for women and men - each item sold donates $11 to Heal the Bay. - November 02, 2012 - Upperatus
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Fall Night School
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 13 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 400 Clinchfield St, Suite 100, downtown Kingsport. - November 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Annual Boston Celtics Experience Enables Exceptional Children
This November 17, the annual Boston Celtics Experience brings 24 special needs children and teens from Massachusetts’ Ultimate Sports Program to Boston's TD Garden. World T.E.A.M. Sports and the Celtics sponsor the special halftime basketball game. - November 02, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Rock & Roll Celebrity Waiter Dinner Served Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Foundation - Event Hosted by Yabo Restaurant on October 15
“Celebrity” waiters served up food, fun and ‘Rock and Roll’ at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by Yabo Restaurant on Monday, October 15. - November 02, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Wendy’s Celebrate National Adoption Month by Hosting Match Parties
Brian H. Kelemen & Associates, Inc. Wendy’s franchises are collaborating with Spaulding for Children, an adoption agency serving the metro Detroit area, to celebrate National Adoption Month. Several Wendy’s stores, located in Lapeer, Macomb and Wayne Counties, will host a... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
November Adoption Month: Children Speak Out About Their Experiences in the Child Welfare System
In honor of National Adoption Month, Spaulding for Children will hold a panel discussion for children and youth to speak about their experiences in the child welfare system on November 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 16250 Northland Drive, in Southfield. Spaulding for Children provides foster care,... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children