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Love Thy Neighbor Benefit Concert to Build a Home for Low-Income, Injured Van Zandt Man
A Whatcom County man was in a chainsaw accident on July 7th, cutting his arm 95% off. Flown to Harborview, after 8 hours of surgery, the arm was saved. No one knew that their neighbor's old home had been severely burned inside, two winters prior. The community has united to raise funds and build their neighbor a new, safe home. An up-coming concert, with many performers, is part of this love-in-action effort. - September 06, 2012 - Under The Rainbow Creations
National Atheist Party Endorses Barack Obama
Barack Obama is Only Candidate with Equality and Social Justice Priorities - September 06, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Operation Gratitude and KKGO/Go Country 105 Present "A Concert That Cares" Featuring Phil Vassar
Operation Gratitude and KKGO/Go Country 105 are proud to present "A Concert That Cares," the second in a series of free concerts for Military personnel and their families. - September 06, 2012 - Operation Gratitude
Danforth Plant Science Center Hosts 14th Annual Fall Symposium
Speakers from across the world will discuss synthetic and systems biology. - September 06, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Christianity Today Features Extensive Coverage of Phoenix in September Issue
This Is Our City, a special project of Christianity Today magazine featuring Christians contributing to the common good, will highlight stories of Phoenix Christians in the September issue. - September 06, 2012 - Christianity Today | This Is Our City
New Jersey Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Scheduled for Ocean and Monmouth Counties
The Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association has scheduled a Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk for the Ocean & Monmouth County area of New Jersey on October 13. Still time to register or become a sponsor. - September 06, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association
NAFA Helps Sponsor The 5th Annual Imus Ranch Golf Outing
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Imus Ranch Golf Outing, which raises money for the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer. - September 06, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Easter Seals UCP Celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day by Kicking Off Month-Long Wellness Challenge
Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia encourages people with and without disabilities to increase their physical activity during month of September. - September 06, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
Autism Breakthrough: Uncovering New Comorbidities That Complicate Autism
A worldwide breakthrough in the clinical evaluation of autism will be announced at a news conference in Denver, Colorado Friday, September 7th. The announcement will reveal surprising results of brain scans on over 1200 individuals with autism. The news conference will be held in conjunction with... - September 04, 2012 - US Autism and Asperger Association
PetExp Coming to Fort Lauderdale, FL October 21, 2012 - "A ShowCase For All Of Man's Best Friends"
Fairy Fundraisers strives to promote the emphasis of community involvement, business networking, and highlighting their non-profit organizations. These are the individuals that provide a service to the community that is intangible and highly irreplaceable. PetExp is the medium that facilitates this for the pet world. - September 04, 2012 - Fairy Fundraisers
The National Atheist Party Congratulates Kyrsten Sinema (D) for Winning the Arizona Congressional Primary
The National Atheist Party congratulates AZ State Senator Sinema on her victory, and supports her in her campaign for Congress. - September 03, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Westfield Broward Mall Comes to Life with Forest of Angels
Imagine a Winter Wonderland filled with a forest of Christmas Trees representing local businesses who have selected to compete for the title of Best Decorated Tree and earning a cash reward for their designated charity. This will be the scene at The Westfield Broward Mall from November 17- December... - September 03, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
3rd Annual Warrior Thunder Ride
3rd Annual Warrior Thunder Motorcycle Ride. September 15, 2012 – 3rd Annual Benefit hosted by the Warrior Thunder Foundation supporting our wounded warriors, disabled Veterans and their families. All proceeds go to the Homes for Our Troops and The Fisher House-Boston. Starts/ends at Millis AMVETS Post 495, 404 Village Street, Millis, MA. Registration 9:30-11:15, Kickstands ups 11:30. - September 03, 2012 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Forest of Angels, Inc. Brings Business and Charity Together
Forest of Angels is a community event that will involve a spacious indoor locale being transformed into an elaborately decorated Christmas tree forest. Westfield Broward Mall will be home to a quality Christmas event, with family-oriented activities, direct support of charities and charitable causes, and a friendly decorating competition among businesses and organizations. - September 02, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
Matthew 25: Ministries Delivers Aid to Victims of Hurricane Isaac
Top-ranked Disaster Relief Organization Assists Victims of Devastation - September 02, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Bristol-Based Charity Changes Lives in Moldova
The Moldova Project undertook an ambitious and successful building project in Europe's poorest country Moldova thanks to 16 determined volunteers. - September 01, 2012 - The Moldova Project
NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual Helps Corporate Fleets Manage During a Crisis
A new manual published by NAFA Fleet Management Association provides step-by-step instructions on how to develop an effective business continuity plan that will help fleets survive both natural and man-made disasters and emergencies. - September 01, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Video Campaign Exceeds Goals, Raises $55,000 for Homeless Animals
Inspired by a series of fun, quirky webisodes by On the Leesh Productions, animal lovers contributed more than $55,000 to the "You Can Do This" campaign to help homeless animals on The Animal Rescue Site. - August 31, 2012 - GreaterGood
7th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest Expands Authentic Germanic Cultural Event to Two Days - Oct 5 and 6
On the 25th anniversary of the reinstatement of German-American Day by President Ronald Reagan October 6, 1987, the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures expands its traditional Old World Phoenix Oktoberfest to two days in downtown Phoenix for 2012, featuring a Friday Happy Hour event, Saturday a free “Kinder Village” children’s area, and live music, dancing, competitions for all ages, vendors, German cooking demonstrations, traditional German food, beer, wine, schnapps, and more on both days. - August 31, 2012 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
Mujeres en Cambio Supports Mexican Women & Youth in Education
More than 150 young women from the campo surrounding San Miguel de Allende received scholarships from Mujeres en Cambio Friday, earning their place in school and ensuring a better future for their families. Their ages ranged from 13 to 23. - August 31, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
It's Time to Take a New Look at Fleet Management
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues the Beyond Fleet campaign with radio ads running for the next month on WABC-AM in New York City. The ads coincide with a sponsorship of the 5th Annual Imus Ranch Golf Outing. - August 31, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Habitat Philippines Launches I Build My Philippines Coffee Table Book
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Philippines recently gathered government and business leaders as it launched its “I Build My Philippines” coffee table book, the first of its series, through a Prime Movers Night held last August 23 at Peninsula Manila Hotel. Housing czar and Vice President... - August 31, 2012 - Habitat for Humanity Philippines
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.
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
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
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
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