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Vacation Bible School to be Offered in Fort Pierce
Local children are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School at Northside Christian Fellowship Church, 3100 Saint Lucie Blvd in Ft. Pierce, Mon-Thurs, July 23-26, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The Bible School will be put on by the youth missions group of Bethel Methodist Church in North Carolina,... - June 30, 2012 - Epic Missions, Inc.
Vero Beach Ministry Receives 501(c)(3) Status
Epic Missions, Inc. has received its tax exempt status as a not-for-profit charitable corporation. - June 30, 2012 - Epic Missions, Inc.
The Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation (JAJCF) Announces Sunset and Establishment of Cook County Justice for Children
A ten-year legacy and proven track record - June 29, 2012 - Cook County Justice for Children
NAFA Fleet Management Association Kicks Off 2012 Membership Drive
NAFA believes the best way to show the value of membership is from the members themselves. The association is encouraging members to do just that via a new membership drive running until October 31. Participants have the opportunity to win great prizes as a reward of bringing in new members. - June 29, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nashville Church of Scientology Launches Summer Program
Nashville Church of Scientology announces its summer arts programs. - June 29, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Celebrity Actor, Luis Guzman Uses Fame to Save Women and Children’s Shelters Through His Appearance on The NIMBY Experience by Pick It Up Pictures
Message from the host: Please join us for the advanced screening of: The NIMBY Experience: A pledge by celebrities, committed to Making A Difference, to go undercover to shed light on causes they are passionate about. Q&A and reception immediately following with Actor Luis Guzman, Producer Ed Martin and Director Jacquelyn Aluotto. - June 28, 2012 - Real Beauty Real Women
Free Wheelchair Mission's GEN_2 Wheelchair Approved by FDA
Free Wheelchair Mission, a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides the transforming gift of mobility to the impoverished disabled in developing nations, has received FDA approval for its GEN_2 model wheelchair. - June 28, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
$100,000 Donation to Heights Foundation Made by Local Philanthropists
Construction on Cultural Arts and Community Center will Resume in Early July - June 28, 2012 - Heights Foundation
General Van Antwerp to Give Keynote Address at International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Conference in August
UV water and air treatment technologies have impacted the individual consumers, water and wastewater management industries, and governments across the globe. This two-day conference in Washington D.C. brings together leading experts in the field of UV water treatment. - June 28, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
The Voice and Vision of a Member of the Church of Scientology
What skills does an artist need to succeed? Is it just her day-to-day instruments that she must master, or is there another component to prosperity? According to Ann Litrel, there is something more. - June 28, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Behavior Change for a Sustainable World Conference at The Ohio State University
ABAI Teaches Us How Basic Principles of Behavior Change Can Help in the Fight to Preserve Our Environment at OSU this August. - June 28, 2012 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
Play Golf at the Pinery-Adoption Options Annual Golf Charity Tournament
Annual Golf Charity event benefiting Adoption Options birth parent counseling and foster care programs. The event is held at the elite, private Pinery Golf Course in Parker, Colorado. - June 28, 2012 - Adoption Options
Over 300 Participants Gather in Wellesley, MA for W.A.R. Against Ovarian Cancer
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer Hosts Fifth Annual Benefit Walk and Run - June 27, 2012 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Graduation Project Forum in Cartagena Will Create Extreme Poverty Working Group
Leaders in social development will participate in two-day forum with Fundación Capital for strengthening policies to address extreme poverty in the region. - June 27, 2012 - Fundación Capital
Thirty-One Fleet Professionals Comprise NAFA's 2011-12 CAFM Graduating Class
NAFA is proud to announce the names of the 2011-12 CAFM graduating class. Thirty-one fleet professionals earned their CAFM designations in the past year. - June 27, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New National Hepatitis C Referral Resource Maps
A new online resource for users all over the country to quickly pinpoint geo-mapped locations that provide the support and services most commonly sought by case managers, counselors, educators, and persons affected by hepatitis C. - June 26, 2012 - HealthPro
Grace Centers of Hope CEO Named A 2011 Michiganian of the Year Recipient by The Detroit News
Pastor Kent W. Clark receives award in recognition of his work to fight homelessness - June 25, 2012 - Grace Centers of Hope
KOSBE Award Winner Phil’s Dream Pit Wins SBA State of Tennessee Entrepreneurial Success Award
KOSBE client and past award winner, Phil’s Dream Pit was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the State of Tennessee Entrepreneurial Success Award winner. Walter Perry, district director of SBA’s Tennessee District Office presented owners, Phil and Dianna... - June 24, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Family Bands Together in Face of Autism
Ryan’s Roadies participate in the 9th Annual Eden Autism Services 5K sponsored by Munich Re - June 24, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
More Than $1 Million Given to Small Shelters Through Challenge Grants
The Animal Rescue Site's Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com passed a milestone with the recent award of grants to sixty-six small rescue groups and shelters: more than $1 million given away since 2008. - June 24, 2012 - GreaterGood
Tourette Syndrome Campers Share Their Camp Bernie Experiences, Say Why Family Retreat Weekend is so Valuable
Eighth annual event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome attracted nearly 200 families, including first-timers and longtime veterans. - June 23, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Congratulations to Ms. Cecillia Morris, Co-Founder of Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc.
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of Ms. Cecillia Morris receiving her recent U.S. Congressional Honor. - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Congratulates Ms. Talia Ashley, Co-Founder
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of one of its co-founders, Talia Ashley, in her is co-starring role in Matt Hardwick’s stage play production of “The Measure of a Man.” - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
America’s Family Pet Expo Seeks Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Demonstrations for Puyallup, Washington Event
The 2nd annual America’s Family Pet Expo is seeking Seattle area pet-related businesses and organizations to exhibit, sponsor, and demonstrate at the November 3-4, 2012 event. - June 22, 2012 - World Pet Association
HR People & Strategy, SHRM Release New Book for HR Employees and Students
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) today jointly released a new book called Point Counterpoint: New Perspectives on People & Strategy. Based on the popular “Perspectives” section in the award-winning quarterly HRPS People &... - June 22, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
EmergyCare to Host Free CPR Training
On Saturday, June 30, 2012 EmergyCare will host a free Friends & Family CPR training event on the lawn of the Erie Zoo. In about 25 minutes participants will learn the basics of hands-only CPR as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants will also receive a take home kit that includes a personal training manikin and training DVD to practice and share their skills. - June 22, 2012 - EmergyCare
Embrace Secures $25,000 in Weingart Foundation Funding
Southern California grantmaker invests in Embrace to support the Healing Our Heroes’ Homes (H3) program. - June 22, 2012 - Embrace
Conservationist Defends Science, Stewardship and Endangered Species Act in Congressional Hearing
Distinguished conservation ecologist, Duke University's Stuart Pimm, testifies before Congress how strong enforcement of conservation laws, including the Endangered Species Act, combined with sound science and responsible stewardship can prevent extinctions. - June 21, 2012 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Free Wheelchair Mission Nominated for 2012 CLASSY Award
Free Wheelchair Mission, a nonprofit based in Irvine, CA, has been nominated for a 2012 CLASSY Award in the field of Health and Well Being. - June 21, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
IJIS Institute Appoints New Information Privacy Advisory Committee Chair
Patricia Hammar of PKH Enterprises to Chair Newly Formed Institute Committee. - June 21, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Karma411 Launches Crowdshare for Your Cause: Inspire and Win $500 for Your Nonprofit
Karma411 launches Crowdshare for Your Cause giving nonprofits and supporters a platform to gain awareness and a chance to win donations. - June 21, 2012 - karma411
TSBDC/KOSBE Hands-On QuickBooks Training at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a Hands-On QuickBooks Training event on Thursday, July 19 from 1-4 p.m., at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, located at 825 W. 1st North... - June 21, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Hosting Olympic Day Celebration 2012
Event to feature Olympian Constance Petracek, field and track events, relay races and more. - June 20, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Nashville Hispanic Community Honors Drug-Free South
The Hispanic community of Nashville is having a family day complete with bounce houses, food and even information on the truth about drugs. - June 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Women's Symposium Creates More Successful Women Entrepreneurs Around the World Who Pay It Forward
Glasgow Women Empowering Women Symposium, an event designed to help create more successful women entrepreneurs through teaching the social media advantage, enhance participation with interactivities to build their network and give the business edge of paying it forward while supporting charities that empower and support women and girls in around the world. - June 20, 2012 - Just Fearless
Registration Now Open for 3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS Event in Mendham
Official 5K family run/walk will take place Saturday, November 3, at Borough Park and will benefit the education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - June 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NBA Champion Trevor Ariza to Host Youth Basketball Camp in Los Angeles, Presented by The NSLA
Presented by National Sports Leagues of America and Powered by Elevated Game, Trevor Ariza Basketball Camp Returns to Southern California - June 20, 2012 - National Sports Leagues of America
New Website Gives Fresh Perspectives on Life, Hope and Truth
LifeHopeandTruth.com launched to give a fresh perspective on “the lack of understanding about the purpose of life, the lack of realistic hope for a better future and the lack of truth.” - June 17, 2012 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Seeking Donations
The Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. “iPositive Movement” educational program is one of the most innovative non-profit, 501(c)3, organizations worldwide. H.H.G.U.'s vision is to recreate the village it takes to raise our children. H.H.G.U.'s mission is to bridge the gaps in education between our youth, parents/guardians, educators, and other positive mentors in the village/community. - June 16, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Prescription Monitoring Programs Alliance Honors Scott Serich, Ph.D. of The IJIS Institute
Scott Serich, Ph.D, a senior project manager at the Institute, was honored by the Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs (ASPMP) for his work in advancing the national sharing of prescription drug monitoring information. - June 16, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Senator Christopher "Kip" Bateman Helps NJCTS Gain Joint Resolution for Rutgers Sharing Repository
Top representative from New Jersey 16th legislative district also presents New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders with Governor’s Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month proclamation. - June 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
YMCA Teams with Schlitterbahn to Promote Water Safety
As temperatures get higher, all we want is to get in the water and get refreshed! The YMCA of Austin is teaming with Schlitterbahn to make your wish come true and make you have a fun and safe summer. Schlitterbahn is offering special pricing for friends of the YMCA. Admission, Souvenir Cup and One... - June 16, 2012 - YMCA of Austin
Carlos Fuente Jr. Honored by Dominican Foundation
One hundred and forty friends, fans and “cigar family” members gathered at the Park Café on May 24 to honor Carlos Fuente Jr. as the Dominican Foundation’s Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient. The award was presented at the Foundation’s Inaugural Gala hosted by... - June 15, 2012 - Dominican Foundation Inc
San Francisco Non-Profit Plans to Teach Computer Programming to 300 Girls in 90 Days Across the US
Black Girls Code continues to inspire young minds with a plan to train more than 300 girls to code during upcoming summer sessions across the United States. - June 15, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announce Winners of Man and Woman of the Year
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) name Chad Plein and Arana Arth as their 2012 Southwest Missouri Man and Woman of the Year. The Southwest Missouri Man and Woman of the Year campaign was a ten week fundraising campaign to raise funds for blood cancer research, support local families battling... - June 14, 2012 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southwest Missouri
Older Adults Beat the Heat at the YMCA
Active Older Adult Programs Offer Healthy Activities, Socialization in Cool Comfort - June 14, 2012 - YMCA of Austin
Challenging Steps of Faith in Paul Karanick's Newly Released Book "Faith of a Mustard Seed"
Paul and Christina experienced what it means to have the faith of a mustard seed. The term is used by Christ to explain the power that one can have if we just have a little faith. - June 13, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Inaugural "Frogman" Memorial Swim and Benefit Planned to Honor Fallen Navy SEAL with Ties to Florida
Special Warfare Operations Chief Petty Officer Aaron Vaughn, one of 22 Navy SEALS killed when their helicopter was shot down last year in Afghanistan, would have turned 31 this month. Instead his family and friends are planning a memorial Frogman Swim and Family Day to honor his life, benefit his small children, and remember a fallen hero who dedicated his life to protecting our country. - June 13, 2012 - Aaron Vaughn Memorial
Leading Researchers Call for $100 Billion Investment in Agriculture Research
Science holds the key to meeting global demands for food and fuel. - June 13, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
CarMax Opens New Store in Franklin, Tennessee
Cool Springs Store Celebrates with “Road Rally for Charity” Online Event - June 13, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee