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Free Wheelchair Mission's 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala Provides 15,810 Wheelchairs
Free Wheelchair Mission, an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the gift of mobility to the impoverished disabled in developing nations, is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors and sponsors the 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala event raised enough funds to provide... - July 26, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
NAABB Executive Director Named Leader for Bioscience Division
“This is an inspiring time to be researching algal biofuels and I pledge to continue to lead NAABB as its Executive Director until the end of the currently funded consortium term, which is April 2013,” said Olivares. “The LANL efforts within NAABB are executed primarily out of the Bioscience Division, therefore NAABB and its future will remain a major focus of mine for the time to come.” - July 26, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
It’s Back: KOSBE’s 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Second Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 10 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. - July 26, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Heights Center Secures $1.5 Million in New Market Tax Credits
The Heights Center has secured $1.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits investments (NMTCs) to finish the construction of the $5.8 million Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Construction resumed on Friday, July 20. When complete this winter, The Heights Center will be a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment – building strong, self-sufficient families. - July 26, 2012 - Heights Foundation
New York Animal Rescue Group to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate in August
Bobbi & the Strays has been named the August 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1995 by a single individual who witnessed a horrific hit-and-run incident involving a dog, Bobbi &... - July 26, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Everybody Wins! New York Announces Two Board Appointments
Julie M. Allen and Charlie Nguyen have been elected to the Board of Directors of Everybody Wins! New York. Founded in 1991, Everybody Wins! is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and facilitating children’s literacy programs in public elementary schools. For 20 years, EW... - July 26, 2012 - Everybody Wins! New York
GRRO International Eclipses One Million Pounds of Shipped Relief Supplies in Less Than Three Months
GRRO International began matching US surplus with millions of needy recipients worldwide in May and has already eclipsed a million pounds of shipped materials to US and international recipients. GRRO partners with dozens of non-profit organizations to match client surplus materials (FF&E) with those targeted recipients. GRRO clients include higher education institutions, K-12 education facilities, medical facilities, large and small corporations, federal and state government and many others. - July 25, 2012 - GRRO International
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Eastern National Releases the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Collection Booklet
The nation was wrought with conflict 150 years ago, while the Union and Confederacy fought epic battles during the American Civil War. Over 600,000 men lost their lives in a struggle that ultimately destroyed the institution of slavery and restored the United States into one nation. Since 2011, the... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
New Program Trains Parents of Children with Autism
FIT Targets Difficult Behaviors that Interfere with Success in Typical Social Settings. STAR Specialties, a service of Vista Hill, is providing group behavioral training to parents together with their children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The FIT (Family Intensive Training)... - July 25, 2012 - Vista Hill/STAR Specialties
OP Music House, Inc. Receives 2012 Best of Orchard Park Award
OP Music House, Inc. has been selected for the 2012 Best of Orchard Park Award in the Community Organizations category by the Orchard Park Award Program. - July 25, 2012 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Nashville Church of Scientology Imbues Creativity Into the Culture
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre Nashville hosted a piano concert Sunday after its service. - July 25, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Helps Charities “Speak” with Personalized T-Shirts
Now pet parents can give their dog or cat a voice and let them “speak” for the cause they care about. With Good Paws Good Cause personalized Fur A Home™, Fur A Cure®, and Fur The Earth™ T-Shirts , customers can add their pet’s photo, name or breed to the back of any shirt with $5.00 being donated to Good Paws Good Cause charities. In addition, local organizations can work directly with Good Paws Good Cause to create their own fundraising effort. - July 24, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
Hope for Charities is Raising Money for 26 Different Charities Including the David Cone Foundation
Hope for Charities has a sports memorabilia and once-in-a-lifetime experiences online auction going on that provides charities/organizations with a "Zero Risk / All Reward" way to raise money. Many items start at only $1. - July 23, 2012 - Hope for Charities
Final Auction July 28th: Cat Care Society's 2012 Tails of the Painted Cats
Tails of the Painted Advanced online bidding closes at noon (MDT) on Wednesday, July 25. The final auction occurs at the July 28th Gala Dinner & Auction at the Lakewood Country Club, 5 to 9 p.m. - July 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Community Rallies to Break Eden Autism 5k Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 9th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 15th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with more than $152,000 raised to date. - July 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Is Swimming a Trigger for a Long QT Syndrome Episode?
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation releases its fourth video for “Heart of the Matter - Ask the Experts.” The SADS Foundation, in partnership with the Mayo Clinic presents monthly videos answering questions from real people with Long QT and SADS conditions of world-leaders in these conditions. - July 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
World Changers Revive Porches at HABcore in Red Bank
HABcore, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides housing for the homeless, was the recipient of a service project provided by World Changers, a religious volunteer program that revitalizes substandard homes across the country. Wednesday morning, nine volunteers arrived at HABcore’s... - July 22, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success
Sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry in a four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 22, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
The Animal Rescue Site Urges Visitors to “Give 5” for Petfinder Programs
The Animal Rescue Site celebrates ten years of giving this summer by urging visitors to the feel-good, click-to-give website to "Give 5" for shelter programs. - July 21, 2012 - GreaterGood
Dalai Lama-Affiliated Science Org Receives $3 Million
Mind & Life Institute Will Use Funds to Map the Mind, Study Addiction, and Mobilize Global Community - July 21, 2012 - Mind & Life Institute
New Book Shows the Origin of Certain Religions from Demonic Spirits
In "How Gods Are Made," author Daniel J. Clausen demonstrates the spiritual dynamics of false religion through logic, the Bible, and his personal experiences of deceiving spirits as a former cult leader. - July 21, 2012 - Codex Spiritualis Press
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Helps Prevent Crime with National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South will participate in the activities for National Night Out Against Crime this year with presentations and booklet distribution. - July 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Debuts in Alabama
Community Health Charities of the Southeast connects employees to health information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to give to Alabama's most trusted health charities. Free programs now available to Alabama employers include Health Matters at Work and Volunteer Matters 365. - July 20, 2012 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Minnesota Atheists and American Atheists Co-Sponsor St. Paul Saints Game and Regional Atheist Conference
Minnesota Atheists and American Atheists have come together to co-sponsor a St. Paul Saints game on Friday, August 10 at 7:05 pm at Midway Stadium in St. Paul. An American Atheists’ Regional Atheist Conference is scheduled for the following day, Saturday, August 11, at the DoubleTree by... - July 20, 2012 - Minnesota Atheists
Young Celebs Team Up for Charity Soccer at Chance to Play 2012
Young celebs from Disney and Nickelodeon are teaming up in a charity soccer game to help disadvantaged youth. Guests will have the chance to watch some of the favorite young stars in action 10 am to 3pm August 5, 2012 at Cromwell Field at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Games, food, prize raffle and other fun activities round out the day of good will charity with all proceeds going to FUNDaFIELD and Toy Box of Hope. - July 19, 2012 - Toy Box of Hope
Friends of Karen Sends Kids Back-to-School with Smiles
Friends of Karen, a regional charity that provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, is aiming to put supplies, backpacks and clothing gift cards in the hands 650 children this September. - July 19, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money!
\The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU will host a Free Small Business Sources of Capital Class – Show Me the Money! on Tuesday, August 7 from 6 – 9 p.m., at your Kingsport... - July 19, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Work Experience Energises Pupils with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 6th July, 14 and 15 year old students from across the UK enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. Run in conjunction with the UK’s largest utility company, National Grid, this residential learning opportunity gave... - July 19, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
The North Face Awards Explore Fund Grant to Splore
The North Face, has awarded an Explore Fund grant to Splore for Splore’s EVOLVE Project. The Explore Fund’s mission is to inspire and enable the next generation of explorers by funding nonprofit organizations that are working to re-connect children with nature. The EVOLVE Project provides at risk and minority teens with an outdoor career-oriented leadership course. - July 18, 2012 - Splore
Danforth Plant Science Center Awarded $12 Million to Study Drought as Part of the Effort to Develop Next Generation Bioenergy Grasses
Grant supports expansion of research at the Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels. - July 18, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Aspiring Students Get a Smallpeice of the Action
From 2nd to 5th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology with the Smallpeice Trust. - July 18, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Dress for Success Triangle Names Executive Director
Dress for Success© Triangle has announced the appointment of Debbi Fox-Davis as executive director. The nonprofit organization helps low-income women develop and maintain the necessary skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment. Fox-Davis has extensive fundraising and leadership... - July 17, 2012 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
Local New Hampshire Teens to Raise Money by Playing Video Games for an Entire Weekend
Last year, the New Hampshire Charity Gamers ran a three-day "Game-A-Thon" (a video game marathon), in which all the proceeds went towards the American Diabetes Association. With only a live streaming of the video, three days worth of energy drinks, and jokes to run on, the team hunkered... - July 17, 2012 - New Hampshire Charity Gamers
POV Summer Film Series Continues July 16 with a Jonathan Demme Documentary
The Chattanooga Film Society and Mise En Scenesters are pleased to announce the second screening of the POV Summer Film Series with the documentary I’m Carolyn Parker: The Good the Mad, and the Beautiful. The film will be shown on July 16 at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA on 301 West 6th... - July 16, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
The Business Women's Networking Event Promotes Better Financial Management, Nutrition and Health for Business Women
Sisters In Spirit (SIS), a local not-for-profit organization, will host "The Business Women's Networking Event for Your Professional and Personal Success" Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the historic Thurgood Marshall Center, in NW Washington DC. The event is designed to promote, healthy business finances, healthy food and improved health and wellbeing among women entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. - July 16, 2012 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Well-Known and Loved Music and Stories Recorded Live at Firehouse
Three free performances by local violinist and storyteller Swil Kanim - July 15, 2012 - HonorWorks
New License Plates Promote “Sharing the Road” for Bicycles, Cars
A new specialty license plate promoting the need for motorists and bicyclists to “Share the Road” has debuted on Illinois streets. The turquoise plate has the silhouette of a bicyclist along with a simulated yellow caution “Share the Road” street sign. The text: "Same... - July 15, 2012 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
Students Gear Up for Motorsport Engineering Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th July, thirty-five promising young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience and gained a practical insight into the engineering principles, materials and technologies that shape the cutting edge of world professional motorsport. - July 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get Mobile in Cardiff with The Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th July, forty teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications at Cardiff University. - July 15, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Jingle Bells: It’s Christmas in July at Kenneth Hahn Park
Cooking with Gabby joins California State Assembly Member Holly Mitchell for "Christmas in July!" Saturday, July 14th, 2012. - July 14, 2012 - Cooking With Gabby
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Halting Rampant Drug Abuse
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 14, 2012 - Drug Free South
NAFA Webinar Focuses on the Best Practices for Improving Driver Behavior
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents a webinar to offer tips for fleet managers to help change their drivers' behavior so that better driving becomes the norm. Better drivers are safer drivers who will actually help companies save money on fuel as well. - July 14, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Smallpeice Trust Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 26th June to 29th June, sixty eight teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth with an electronic engineering course from the Smallpeice Trust. - July 13, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS is All About Anti-Bullying Awareness
This year’s walk, to support the statewide education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, will take place on Saturday, November 3, rain or shine. - July 12, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Wheelchair Mission named Regional Finalist for 2012 CLASSY Award: Charity of the Year
Free Wheelchair Mission has been named a regional finalist for the 2012 CLASSY Charity of the Year. - July 12, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
KOSBE/TSBDC’s Aundrea Y. Wilcox Appointed to 2012 TNCPE Board of Examiners
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) are proud to announce, Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, executive director, of the Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce has... - July 12, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Good Shepherd Academy First-Grade Teacher is a NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Educator of the Year
Anita Riccardelli, nominated by 2nd-grade student Erin Miskell and her parents for Riccardelli’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year. - July 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Wheelchair Mission Named Regional Finalist for 2012 CLASSY Award: Health and Well Being
Free Wheelchair Mission has been named as a regional finalist for the 2012 CLASSY awards for the category of Health and Well Being. - July 11, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission