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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
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
Groomer SuperShow Attracts International Audience with “Super” Competitions & Educational Programming
SuperZoo in Las Vegas is attracting international attention with its Groomer SuperShow, the part of the trade show containing competitions, celebrity speakers, educational opportunities, awards, and product exhibitions geared toward pet groomers. - July 11, 2012 - World Pet Association
Annual Esther Call to Affirm and Empower Women
Two-day Experience is Focused on "Designing Women Destined To Win" - July 11, 2012 - Thee Shower of Blessings Church International
Grace Centers of Hope Hosts 5th Annual "Men on a Mission" Softball Tournament in Rochester Hills, July 27-28
Proceeds Benefit “Men on a Mission” Mentoring Program at Grace Centers of Hope - July 11, 2012 - Grace Centers of Hope
Children & Adults Can Train in a Choir in Hawaii Affiliated with the Royal College of Church Music
Auditions for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir, the only choir in Hawai'i affiliated with the prestigious Royal School of Church Music, are being held this summer. Training in the RSCM tradition, instruction includes curricula and a reward system with medals and ribbons. Every section has trained leader. - July 10, 2012 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Names DePaul Catholic Spanish Teacher an Educator of the Year
Stacey Gottesman, nominated by sophomore student Grace Hawruk for Gottesman’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year. - July 10, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tennyson Street Cultural District Hosts Cat Care Society's "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup During July
Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at galleries and businesses throughout Denver's Tennyson Street Cultural District for the month of July. Cat Care Society is again raising funds for its shelter cats and community outreach programs with this creative art project and related pre-events that culminate at a Gala Dinner Auction July 28th at the Lakewood Country Club. - July 09, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Donate DNA and Help Further Tourette Syndrome Research on July 23-24, August 6-7 at Rutgers University
Yale University’s Dr. Robert King will interview families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program at the Cell and DNA Repository, which the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrom helped found in 2007. - July 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Rescue Chocolate Launches Beyond Bars for Animal Rescue
Rescue Chocolate recently launched a new snack, called Beyond Bars. As with all of the company's products, the proceeds from the sale of Beyond Bars will be donated to animal rescue organizations, especially those benefitting homeless dogs and cats. - July 09, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Chronic Illness Will be in Focus for July 18 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar
Presented by Dr. Michael C. Zarabi, this webinar will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (EST) and will deal with psychological and educational impacts. - July 08, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Chocolate for Paws
Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of Norwalk has been named the July 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The 50-year-old non-profit animal organization runs a shelter for homeless or abused... - July 08, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Black Girls CODE™ Launches IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Black Girls Code launches an crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo to help bridge the digital divide by teaching computer programming to 200 girls of color in seven cities during their Summer of Code - July 07, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Tourette Syndrome Research Taking Place at Rutgers University Impresses Congressman Pallone
Human Genetics Institute Director Dr. Jay Tischfield notes importance of Cell and DNA Repository, which was created through partnership with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. - July 07, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Grow Your Business While Supporting Charities
Forest of Angels Inc® is aiming to establish a tradition in the state of Florida and perhaps become one of the country’s largest charity events. Forest of Angels® is a community event that will involve a spacious outdoor locale being transformed into an elaborately decorated... - July 07, 2012 - Forest of Angels Inc
Nashville Church of Scientology Spreads Happiness at Freedom Festival
Parishioners of the Church of Scientology in Nashville spread information on The Way to Happiness at the recent Freedom Festival in Hendersonville, TN. - July 07, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA to Host Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar in October
NAFA Fleet Management Association is hosting a seminar designed for fleet managers who are in charge of managing global fleets in October. - July 07, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HABcore, Inc. and Board Held 7th Annual Jazz by the River Event
HABcore, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides housing for the homeless, held its 7th annual Jazz by the River fundraiser at the riverfront home of Laurie and Ed McNamee in Rumson, NJ. - July 07, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Gets Fifth NJ Congressman to Co-Sponsor Proposed Federal Legislation
During meeting with NJCTS, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen also congratulates District 11 constituent and Ridge High School graduate T.J. Stanley on winning a 2012 Children’s Scholarship. - July 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Unique Down Syndrome Support and Advocacy Group Organizes in Ocean County, NJ
Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association (JSDSA) today announced a call for new members. The JSDSA is the only non-profit organization in the Ocean County area dedicated solely to the Down syndrome community. The mission of the JSDSA is to empower and support individuals with Down syndrome and their... - July 05, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association
The Y is "Serving Up Summer" with the Walmart Foundation to Fight Child Hunger
The YMCA of Austin joins national effort to serve 5 million healthy meals and snacks to 100,000 children to help keep them well-nourished. - July 05, 2012 - YMCA of Austin
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for School Supply Outreach
The Heights Foundation is seeking businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies for the Foundation’s annual outreach program. The August 2nd event provides supplies for nearly 400 low-income children living in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. - July 05, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Matthew 25: Ministries Rushes Water and Ice to Severe Storm Victims in West Virginia
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH is working with Fire and Police Departments in and around Charleston, West Virginia to deliver water and ice to shelters in the aftermath of severe storms that ripped through Ohio and West Virginia yesterday. Matthew 25: Ministries is currently delivering 35,000 pounds of bottled water and 10,000 pounds of ice to shelters in the Greater Charleston area. - July 03, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
"F" is for Family and Fun at NJCTS' 8th Annual YMCA Camp Bernie Retreat Weekend
Nearly 200 families gathered for a time of relaxtion, arts, crafts, games, activities and a chance to learn more about Tourette Syndrome from experts and each other at the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome event. - July 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Celebrity Actor, Luis Guzman Has Committed Himself to Make a Difference by Saving Shelters and Helping the Homeless Through His New Project: The NIMBY Experience
The NIMBY Experience is about a pledge of celebrities like Luis Guzman that go undercover to shed light on causes they strongly believe in. - July 02, 2012 - Real Beauty Real Women
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Opens Two New Locations
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley begins new partnership with the County of Los Angeles in La Crescenta, CA and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School in Sun Valley, CA. - July 01, 2012 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
Matthew 25: Ministries Prepares First Disaster Relief Shipment for Victims of Colorado Wildfires
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is finalizing preparations for their first shipment of disaster relief to Colorado Springs in response to the wildfires sweeping through the area. Matthew 25: Ministries expects their first shipment of relief to leave Cincinnati on Monday, July 2nd. The initial shipment of disaster relief will contain food and beverages, personal care kits, hand sanitizer and paper towels. - July 01, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Eastern National Awarded Empowerment Grant from Motorola Mobility Foundation
Eastern National has been awarded a $15,500 Empowerment Grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation for the Passport To Your National Parks® Android mobile phone application. The grant will assist Eastern National in the development of an Android mobile phone application which includes planning... - July 01, 2012 - Eastern National
Women's eNews Wins Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism
Women's eNews writer Molly Ginty and editors Corinna Barnard and Rita Henley Jensen have received the Casey Award for Meritorious Journalism in the category of Single Article: Under 200,000 circulation for the report "Infant Formula Companies Milk US Food Program." The report, which was... - June 30, 2012 - Women's eNews
Eastern National Announces the 2013 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 30, 2012 - Eastern National