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Friends of Karen Takes a "Journey of the Heart" to Help Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen's "Journey of the Heart" bike riders pedal through the Hudson Valley, each one inspired by a criticially-ill child. - August 30, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Registration Now Open for Enable America Job-Site Employment Opportunities for Disabled Veterans in Washington D.C.
Joshua Cruce is a member of a growing segment of the unemployed who have sacrificed for their country. Severely wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq, he is now one of more than five million disabled American veterans. In entering the job market, he faces new challenges as the unemployment rate for... - August 30, 2012 - Enable America
NETS Safe-Driving Campaign Encourages Employees to Get Back to the Basics
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to support Drive Safely Work Week 2012. Download free safe driving tips for your employees. - August 29, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Cardio-Boxing Program Strives to Teach Kids Healthy Habits
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. - August 29, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
US Homeland Security Foundation of America Partners with the HALO Corporation and Fedhealth for Ready Roadmap USA and the HALO Counter-Terrorism Summit
HSFA to kickoff Ready Roadmap San Diego from Paradise Point Island, October 29, 2012, to deliver life-saving public safety information and resources to thousands of HALO Counter-Terrorism Summit attendees and single-family households in San Diego County, California. - August 28, 2012 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Relieve Back-to-School Stress at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Simply being in nature has a calming effect on people of all ages. Sheldrake offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to spend time in nature. This back-to-school season, making more trips to Sheldrake could mean making fewer trips to the doctor’s office. - August 28, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
South Plainfield Teenager Tommy Licato Reads "Emily’s Tic" and Talks About Tourette Syndrome to Kids at Local Library
Evening reading came on the heels of a New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Patient-Centered Medical Education training at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown - August 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Charity Begins on the Homepage: Musicians Marry Art and Technology to Raise Money for Causes
Thomas McAulay and Jared McCammon, Los Angeles natives and founders of Causewaves, are in the midst of their campaign to bring nine musical groups or solo artists together in a series of exclusive web-based video musical performances that will not only showcase the beauty of California and the talents of the participants, but also raise money for a variety of charities. - August 27, 2012 - Causewaves
Goryeb Medical Students Get Another Dose of Tourette Syndrome Patient-Centered Medical Education Program
On behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, teenagers Drew Friedrich and Tommy Licato informed pediatric residents at children’s hospital about how TS has affected their lives at school, at home and in the community. - August 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Holds Second Annual Healthcare Symposium on September 5
"Healthcare: A Now Frontier for Multicultural Businesses” Features Keynote Speakers on Healthcare Business Opportunities Dr. Jaime R. Torres of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Attorney Jorge Silva-Puras of United States Small Business Administration. - August 26, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Free Small Business Packaging Class – The Silent Salesman
For Startups and Expansions - August 26, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Netball America Hosts the Cambridge University Netball Team
Netball America in conjunction with its members, the Pennsylvania Netball Association will host the Cambridge University Netball Team visiting from the United Kingdom. Location: Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19111 Date: Sunday August 26th Time: 12pm to... - August 26, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
National Atheist Party Protests Kentucky Lawmakers' Attack on Evolution
Is Kentucky rejecting science? One national political party believes so and is fighting to preserve the separation of church and state, and America's world role as a science leader. - August 25, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Jim Sanger Joins the Heights Center as Chief Operating Officer
The Heights Foundation welcomes Jim Sanger in his new position as Chief Operating Officer of the Heights Center, a $5.8 million Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Sanger will oversee all facilities, human resources, accounting and day-to-day operation of the... - August 25, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Learn How to Grow Your Fan Base at the Church of Scientology Nashville
Internet marketing genius Tony Rockliff is delivering a seminar to aspiring artists on Saturday at the Church of Scientology. - August 25, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism, Advocacy and Research on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Richmond International Raceway
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced that the 4th annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place next month on September 29, 2012 at The Richmond International Raceway. All event proceeds will... - August 25, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Love An Elder Day – Community Celebrations of Our Oldest Neighbors
Nationally recognized nonprofit puts the very old in the spotlight, offering neighbors and the media an affirmative model for responding to the rapidly aging population. - August 24, 2012 - Lifeforce in Later Years
Local Church Proves That "Shoes Are More Than a Fashion Statement;" Celebrate the "Sole" in Unity of the Palm Beaches’ Annual Adventure in Faith Program
Unity of the Palm Beaches kicks off its annual Adventure in Faith program on September 9th with special guest speaker and author, Rev. Charline E. Manuel. Rev. Manuel is the minister of Unity Center of Miami and the author of “The Metaphysics of Shoes” 12 Extraordinary Steps to Empower... - August 23, 2012 - Unity of the Palm Beaches Church
Thomas O’Reilly Receives 2012 IJIS Institute Shumate Award
Award Recipient is Executive Director of Rutgers University’s Police Institute. - August 23, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Open Networks Inc. and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Receive the 2012 IJIS Institute Innovation Award
Industry and government partners honored for their work on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Exchange. - August 23, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Corporate HR Volunteers Team with Enable America to Help Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans and wounded warriors looking for employment will get a helping hand this week from Enable America and a team of corporate human resource professionals. HR leaders from five North Carolina employers will provide job search guidance and career coaching during an Enable America... - August 22, 2012 - Enable America
Splore Announces Janine Donald as New Executive Director
Splore’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Janine Donald as the organization’s new Executive Director as of August 6th, 2012. Under Ms. Donald’s very capable and eager leadership, Splore will continue to expand its operations and programs in order to offer exceptional outdoor adventures to people of all abilities. - August 22, 2012 - Splore
Enable America Promotes Employment of Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors in Washington DC Area
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will conduct a series of job-site mentoring activities this summer in the Washington DC area for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. These programs will be held in conjunction with Enable... - August 22, 2012 - Enable America
Hepatitis C Testing for Baby Boomers More Accessible and Affordable Through New National Project
Nonprofit offers hepatitis C testing along with counseling, health education, and referrals. - August 21, 2012 - HealthPro
Create Unity Collaborative Exhibit
The Create Unity Collaborative Exhibit presents works of art created by youth and professional artists. At Dumbo Loft, guests will enjoy an evening of food, drinks, music and giveaways. Entertainment by Amanda Diva and Likwuid. All proceeds go toward enhancing the arts in NYC public schools in the memory of the late Louis Reyes Rivera. Sponsored by IZZE Sparkling Beverage and Miss Jessie's. - August 19, 2012 - Create Unity Collaborative Exhibit
Find A Dream to be Featured on Myrtle Beach’s ABC 15
The nonprofit organization Find A Dream will be featured in an exclusive on Myrtle Beach’s ABC 15 tomorrow morning at 5 a.m. - August 18, 2012 - Find A Dream
Gotham City Films to Host Celebrity Fundraiser for Find A Dream
Gotham City Films will be hosting a celebrity fundraising dinner for Find A Dream at the W Hotel in Hollywood September 13. - August 18, 2012 - Find A Dream
Netball America Continues to be the Leader for Introducing Netball to Americans
For the first time in Netball history, Netball America will introduce Netball to 10,000 basketball fans before and during half-time of the WNBA Atlanta Dream game on September 9, 2012. This event is supported by the top Georiga Netball Clubs and Netball America members: Crusaders ATL Sports Club,... - August 18, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
World T.E.A.M. Sports' April 2013 Face of America Ride Features New Routes
World T.E.A.M. Sport's inclusive April 26-28, 2013 Face of America bicycle ride from Washington to Gettysburg features two new challenging century loops for participating disabled and able-bodied veterans, active duty military and civilians. - August 18, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Holds 17th Annual Networking on the Green for Scholarships on August 20 in Monroe Twp, NJ
The Forsgate Country Club Event Features Golf, Tennis, Dance Lessons, Games, a Luncheon and an Auction Including a Round of Golf with a Fortune 500 Company’s Chief Procurement Officer. - August 18, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
National Atheist Party Taps Into Online Activity to Support Fundraising
National Atheist Party has partnered with San Francisco-based GoodSearch.com to enable its members to donate to the charity through casual online activity and dining out in their local area. - August 16, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Graham Kerr Headlines AmpleHarvest Seattle Festival Which Will Provide Fresh Produce to Local Food Bank
Locally Grown Fresh Food to Become Increasingly Available to Food Bank Clients as AmpleHarvest.org, the Internet Solution to Hunger and Malnutrition, Comes to the Seattle Area. - August 15, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Donation of PTSD Service Dogs with 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook
Alpha K9 will be providing a PTSD service dog to a person in need for every 2,500 “Likes” on Facebook. The People targeted to receiving the service animal is a child, Veteran, Law Enforcement or any first-responder. Alpha K9’s current program is designed to donate up to 5 Service... - August 15, 2012 - Alpha K9
The Nadadores of South Florida Announce 18th Year Anniversary Party at the Dugout Sportsbar and Search for Not-for-Profit Organization to Benefit from Annual Fundraiser
The Nadadores of South Florida invite you to Dive In at the Dugout Sports Bar, Midtown Miami’s newest Sports Bar to celebrate 18 years of swimming. The Nadadores have also commenced the search for a not-for-profit organization to benefit from their annual fundraiser. “Our dynamic organization is comprised of a diverse membership base that comes together once a year to celebrate our history and give back to the community that has given us so much over the past 18 years,” said Kirk Arthur, Captain - August 15, 2012 - Nadadores of South Florida
Drug-Free South Reaches Out at National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - August 15, 2012 - Drug Free South
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues Let’s Talk… Bioinformatics: at the Danforth Center and Beyond
The discussion will focus on St. Louis’s emerging expertise in bioinformatics and how it will enhance existing scientific efforts and bringing new skills and ideas to the region. - August 15, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The America China Society of Indiana Announces New Board Members
Four new Board members have joined The America China Society of Indiana (ACSI) and will provide additional leadership as the organization gains momentum and increases membership. Angela Castille serves as vice-chair of Baker & Daniels' international practice and counsels public and private... - August 14, 2012 - America China Society of Indiana
The Troy Rotary Prepares for a New Fundraiser to Benefit the Local Community, Viva La Vino
Viva La Vino is a fun wine tasting event that will feature fascinating people, great networking, silent auction and gift basket bidding, tasty hors d’oeuvres. Italian cheeses, delightful deserts and of course, delicious wine! - August 14, 2012 - Troy Rotary Foundation
Roselyn Saunders, Honorary Chair for 2012 Invisible Disabilities Association Awards Banquet Oct 14th Honoring Outstanding Individuals and Organizations in Lone Tree, CO
The Invisible Disabilities Association is overjoyed to have Roselyn Saunders join them as this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair for their 2012 Honor Awards Banquet and Auction on Sun Oct 14th in Lone Tree, Colorado. Roselyn encourages everyone to “Join the Expedition” with her at this event featuring keynote speakers, Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. 12 individuals and organizations will be honored for positively impacting the lives of people living with illness, pain and disability. - August 13, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta on August 19, 2012
Wish Upon a Wedding ~ Atlanta Chapter will be participating in the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta to raise awareness of the organization’s goal to help deserving couples. - August 13, 2012 - Wish Upon A Wedding - Atlanta
Tiny Hand’s Annual Basket Brigade Starts Donation Drive: A Tough Year Requires Greater Generosity
Sarasota Philanthropist Rod Khleif Reaches Out to Local Community Members to Help Increase Much Needed Donations in 2012 - August 12, 2012 - Tiny Hands Foundation
Wednesday Webinar Presentations Continue with Two-Part Series on Educational Rights
Facilitated by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and presented by author/educator Sue Conners, the webinar on August 15 and 22 will focus on a child’s educational rights and options, as well as denial of services and discipline issues - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith Becomes 40th Co-Sponsor of H.R. 3760 Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 was introduced by fellow New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires in December, and 7 of the Garden State’s 13 Congressmen have joined him in signing on. - August 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Kids Wish Network’s 2012 Camaro Dream Giveaway will Help Benefit Several Worthy Children’s Causes
International children’s organization Kids Wish Network is proud to sponsor the 2012 Camaro Dream Giveaway that launched on February 1, 2012, and will run through November 30, 2012. All tax-deductible donations that are received will benefit Kids Wish Network and other worthwhile children’s causes. - August 11, 2012 - Kids Wish Network
BlackGirlsCODE Launches in Las Vegas Adding to the Downtown, Startup, and Tech Scene with Build a Webpage in a Day Workshop for Girls
BlackGirlsCODE hit the Jackpot of a different sort with their plans for an upcoming Build a Webpage in a Day (http://bgclasvegas.eventbrite.com) computer programming workshop for girls in Las Vegas scheduled on August 11th, 2012 at the InNEVation Center. Las Vegas is the fifth stop of the Summer of... - August 10, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Lint Center Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
The Lint Center for National Security Studies Continues Mission to Empower, Enhance, and Enable the Next Generation - August 10, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Adventure TEAM Challenge Returns to High Colorado Desert in 2013
World T.E.A.M. Sports' 2013 Adventure TEAM Challenge will be held May 17-19 in the high desert west of Fruita, Colorado. The annual multi-team, multi-sport event includes five person teams with both disabled and able-bodied athletes. In each team, one athlete must be a wheelchair user. - August 10, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Students on Track for Railway Engineering Career with the Smallpeice Trust
From 30th July to 2nd August, fifty-six students aged 13-14 attended a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course at Askham Bryan College, York. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this... - August 09, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Media Invited to SuperZoo in Las Vegas, NV
The World Pet Association invites all qualified working media to attend SuperZoo, the Pet Industry Trade Show featuring innovated products, industry-leading education, international grooming contests, and much more. - August 09, 2012 - World Pet Association
Benjamin Marshall Society Centennial Tribute to Iconic Marshall Buildings
The Benjamin Marshall society announces a benefit dinner to be held Sept 27, 2012 at the Casino in Chicago, IL. - August 08, 2012 - Benjamin Marshall Society