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Tucson-Based Activists Announce Walk Event to Raise Awareness for Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
The grassroots organized walk event for victims of pit bulls and other dangerous dogs is the first of its kind in the country. - June 11, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Westminster's Aar River Gallery Hosts Cat Care Society "Tails of the Painted Cats" Wine & Cheese Reception June 29th, Featuring Cat Care Vineyards Wine Tasting
Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W 73rd Ave in Westminster, for a Wine & Cheese Reception June 29th – 6 to 8 p.m. Cat Care Vineyards six wine selections will be available for tasting. Admission is $10 per person at the door. - June 11, 2012 - Cat Care Society
The Hunger Site Celebrates 13th Anniversary by Adding New Charity Partners
The GreaterGood Network’s first “Click Here to Give” website celebrates its 13th anniversary in June. Since 1999, The Hunger Site has made possible millions of dollars in grants to feed those in need and fight the root causes of poverty. In 2012, The Hunger Site has added several... - June 10, 2012 - GreaterGood
HR People & Strategy Announces Walker Award Recipients; Award Honors State-of-the-Art Thinking or Practices in Human Resources Management
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2012 Walker Award. Scott Mondore, Shane Douthitt and Marisa Carson of Strategic Management Decisions received this unique award for their article, “Maximizing the Impact and Effectiveness of HR Analytics to Drive Business Outcomes,” which appeared in Volume 32, Issue 2 of People & Strategy journal. - June 10, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
American Portfolios Sponsors 2012 Adventure TEAM Challenge at Frost Valley, New York
American Portfolios and World T.E.A.M. Sports have teamed up with The Center for Discovery, Vedder Price and the Frost Valley YMCA to create the third annual Frost Valley Adventure Team Challenge for disabled youth this June 8-10. Held at the Frost Valley YMCA in the Catskill Mountains at... - June 09, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Grace Centers of Hope Celebrates Official Grand Opening of New Oak Park Thrift Store, June 22-23
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Local Dignitaries and special guests at 10 a.m. on June 22 - June 09, 2012 - Grace Centers of Hope
March to a Million Continues
Operation Gratitude's March To A Million initiative will reach another milestone this month as dedicated and loyal volunteers continue to assemble and ship individually addressed care packages to U.S. Military personnel overseas. - June 09, 2012 - Operation Gratitude
New Mexico’s Former Chief Justice to Keynote IJIS Institute Briefing
Justice Charles Daniels Presided Over New Mexico’s High Court for the Past Two Years - June 09, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Singing the Psalms: Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute July 8-11
Dr. Martin Tel, editor of newly-released “Psalms for All Seasons,” the most comprehensive English language Psalter ever produced, to lead annual series at Presbyterian churches in Stockton, Lambertville, Titusville and Mt. Airy, New Jersey. - June 08, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Church of Scientology Hosts Seminar on Power of Performance
Grammy winning arranger and composer David Campbell helps newcomers to the music industry learn the basics of success. - June 08, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
LGBT Community Centers Serve Over 1.7 Million People Annually
Despite the slow economic recovery, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community centers manage to provide vital resources to 1.7 million people annually according to a comprehensive report released today by CenterLink and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP). The 2012 LGBT Community... - June 08, 2012 - CenterLink
Princeton Cyclist Completes 1,800 Mile Solo Ride for Eden Autism Services
Princeton, New Jersey resident John LaBosco completed an 1,800 mile solo bike journey up the East coast to raise money and awareness for Eden Autism Services. - June 08, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2012 Top Community Dads Award Winners
Building Peaceful Families, in partnership with the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara County Office of Education, today announced the recipients of this year’s Top Community Dads Award. - June 08, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
St. Vincent de Paul Hosting Friends of the Poor 5K Run, Walk
Registration is open for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago’s inaugural Friends of the Poor 5K Run/Walk. The race is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at 9 a.m. on a USATF certified course at Cannon Drive and Fullerton Avenue in Chicago. The event is limited to a maximum of 500... - June 08, 2012 - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago
Revolution Cycles Presents World T.E.A.M. Sports with Check for Face of America Sponsorship
Arlington, Virginia's Revolution Cycles provided a sponsorship check June 5 for their support of World T.E.A.M. Sports' 2012 Face of America ride from the Pentagon in Arlington to the historic battlefields of Gettysburg. - June 08, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Canyon High School Cross Country Mattress Fundraiser
On Saturday, June 23rd from 10am to 5pm the Canyon High School Cross Country Team is holding its 1st Annual Mattress Fundraiser Sale at the High School. Mattresses will be marked down 30-60% off with proceeds benefitting the Cross Country Program. - June 07, 2012 - Custom Fundraising Solutions - Austin
San Diego Man Trains for 28.5-Mile Swim in New York City to Benefit Monarch School
Blair Cannon Qualifies to Compete in a Swim Around the Manhattan Island; Aims to Raise Funding for San Diego’s Homeless Youth - June 07, 2012 - Monarch School
Church of Scientology Hosts First Congress in Nashville
The Church of Scientology is known for its tools to improve one’s life. At a Scientology Congress, many of these tools are presented and demonstrated. - June 07, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
8th Annual Tee Off for Kids with Cancer
Shining Stars Foundation hosts their 8th annual Tee Off for Kids with Cancer golf tournament. This event helped create a partnership between the foundation and Signazon.com. - June 07, 2012 - Shining Stars Foundation
The Door That Opened: 12,000 Miles in 12 Months & 1500 Hours of Volunteer Work Across North America
Dames Gone Wild Doing Good Work www.damesgonewild.com On Friday the 13th, January, 2012, Carol Hasbrouck was downsized at her place of employment. Having been in the mortgage business for the last 24 years, she knew it wasn’t the end of the world. Carol pursued another job with yet another... - June 07, 2012 - Dames Gone Wild
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles Announces 2012 Annual Composition Competition
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles announces the opening of its 2012 annual composition competition. Compositions should be submitted for string trio with an optional electronic component. - June 07, 2012 - American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles
New Joint Panel to Identify Interoperability Issues in Biometric Systems
Panel will be led by the IJIS Institute’s Criminal Justice Information Services Programs Advisory Committee - June 07, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Free Small Group Hands-on Training Class: Get Found Online
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Group Hands-On Training Class: Get Found Online on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Kingsport Chamber of... - June 07, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar Series to Continue June 27
Presentation about Tourette Syndrome's impact on families will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will look at some statistics relating to TS, especially how it affects children. - June 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Second Annual "Rosanne’s Rush for Research 5K Run/Walk" to Raise Funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research
The second annual Rosanne’s Rush For Research 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Nashua High School South in Nashua, NH. The scenic course will wind through the trails of Mine Falls Park. Money raised will be used to fund research for the treatment of Triple... - June 06, 2012 - Rosanne's Rush For Research
World T.E.A.M. Sports Announces GE as Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Sponsor
General Electric (GE), a leader in energy, health and home, transportation and finance, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 06, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
The Chattanooga Film Society and Mise En Scenesters Present the POV Summer Film Series
The Chattanooga Film Society (CFS) and the Mise En Scenesters (MES) are pleased to announce their collaboration in presenting the POV Summer Film Series, which begins on Monday, June 11 with one screening per month through September. The award-winning documentary films reveal unforgettable... - June 06, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Survival, Strategy, and Sustainability: South African NPOs in 2012 - Key Workshop for South African NPOs
This is a key workshop on advocacy, fundraising, governance, strategy, and sustainability for South African NPOs. Coach (the Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes), which is a registered NPO and PBO, is presenting a three-day workshop for NPOs at Bishop Bavin School in Bedfordview, Gauteng, from the 3rd to the 5th of July 2012. The workshop has been convened by Adfundsa. - June 06, 2012 - Adfundsa
15-Year Old Pays Tribute to the Late Whitney Houston at El Portal Theater in North Hollywoood
NicKayla, former Inspiration for Excellence Talent Winner, wows the crowd as she pays tribute to the late Whitney Houston. - June 05, 2012 - Inspiration for Excellence
Volunteers Ride Cross Country for Humanity: “Bisiklet For Haiti”
Dr. Clayton Bell, Humanity First USA’s Country Director to Haiti, and occupational therapist Jeanie Zelinkski collectively spent the past 3 and a half years living in Haiti and serving the people in the “Land of the Spirits.” They have now returned home and embarked upon an epic... - June 05, 2012 - Humanity First
The Founders Fund, Inc. Announces 2012/13 Board of Trustees
The Founders Fund has selected Tom Lear as the new Chairman of the Board, continuing his years of service for the organization. - June 03, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Vedder Price Joins the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsor
International general practice law firm Vedder Price has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military, currently underway from San Francisco. - June 03, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Operation Take Me Home Pet Adoption Event and It's Cool To Be Kind Campaign Kickoff
Homeless animals once again try to find adoptive homes in this annual event. Pet wellness tips, refreshments and entertainment make this a great family outing for all ages. - June 02, 2012 - Friends of Animal Rescues
Juneteenth Cultural Festival to Provide Free Festival and Dialysis-Friendly Cooking Demo with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Release regarding 2012 Juneteenth Cultural Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. Festival to provide free entertainment and dialysis-friendly cooking demonstration with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. Evening music program to be hosted by Celebrity Actor Darrin Henson from Stomp the Yard. Festival sponsors include Fresenius Medical Care, 7-Eleven, Inc, I Am A Culture Brands, KERA, K104, Old School 94.5. - June 02, 2012 - Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Energizer Holdings Joins as Sponsor of 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
Global personal care and household consumer goods company Energizer Holdings has joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as a sponsor of the non-profit organization's second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 02, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Kingsport Chamber Awards 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is proud to award its 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford, a 2012 graduate of Phelps High School, Phelps, KY. The four-year scholarship is worth $5,000. Wolford is an honor student at Phelps High and is ranked second in her senior class with a 3.8... - June 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Radio DJ Jim Kerr Has Home Dedicated in His Honor
The soothing voice of Jim Kerr has come into New Yorkers’ homes over the radio waves for 37 years. Currently he is the host of the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show on Q104.3. Now, one home will do more than hear his voice—it will bear his name. Since 1987, Jim Kerr has been a... - June 02, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Solar Power to the People: Solar Schools Community Partnership in MA
Next Step Living and SolSolution, two Boston-based clean energy companies, are coordinating their community outreach to provide the solar energy solutions for homes and schools. - June 01, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
AR Capital Honors Wounded Members of the Armed Forces Through Sponsorship of Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bike Ride
AR Capital LLC, an investment management firm providing support to retail and institutional investors, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 01, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Residences for Children with Autism Dedicated
HeartShare Human Services of New York dedicated group homes for children with autism to Joseph and Laura Caruana and Craig and Susan Eaton - June 01, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Heartbeat 2012: 200 New Patients to be Treated
Over 200 more children with heart disease will be saved by Heartbeat as a result of funds raised from the fourth consecutive annual Heartbeat concert and gala dinner held at Casino du Liban Saturday (May 5). Since it was founded, Heartbeat has managed to save more than 1,000 children by securing timely surgical and medical intervention for them. - June 01, 2012 - Heartbeat - La Chaine de L'Espoir
Early Registration Deadline for Michigan No Kill Conference
Early registration for the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance’s second annual Michigan No Kill Conference ends Thursday, May 31. Opening session keynote speaker Nathan Winograd, noted animal advocate, author and director of the No Kill Advocacy Center in Oakland, CA, will assure that this... - May 31, 2012 - Michigan Pet Fund Alliance
EmergyCare to Host Teen Career Camp for Youth Interested in Careers in EMS Industry
EmergyCare, Pennsylvania's largest non-profit ambulance service, will host a 6 day/5 night camp for teens ages 14-17 who are interested in a career in emergency medical services. This growing field is an exciting part of the health care industry and offers incredible opportunities for advancement. - May 31, 2012 - EmergyCare
Introducing The Microlending Fund to Businesses Engaged in Helping the Developing World
The Microlending Fund is a firm dedicated to introducing and engaging the business community through loans to the developing world. - May 31, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Samaritan’s Feet and Doing His Work First Announce Partnership to Provide Shoes and Hope for Deserving Children
Samaritan’s Feet and Doing His Work First are joining forces to foster their shared mission to provide new shoes and encouragement for children and families who need it most. Doing His Work First is a national online retailer of women and children’s FUMS (Forever Uttering the Message... - May 31, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Emily Smith Named as St. Louis Regional Director
By unanimous consent, the Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of Emily Smith to serve as the foundation's Director serving the St. Louis Region. Also confirmed, two new board members Jazan Wallace and Amanda Beneze as ranking board members effective June 1st, 2012. - May 31, 2012 - Daniel McCree Foundation
EnerSys Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
EnerSys, the world leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as a sponsor of the second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 31, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Jacksonville's 1st 7K to Offer Participants Unique Discounts for 20 Local Merchants & Will Crown King and Queen
The Goal is to celebrate the healthy community of Riverside/Avondale and start a health revolution. To inspire and motivate Northeast Floridians to promote the necessity of healthy and happy communities to live, work and play in the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida is hosting Jacksonville’s 1st 7K. - May 31, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL
Murray Shoots Five-Under Par in the Rex Hospital Open Junior Invitational to Claim First Place and Earn an Exemption into the Nationwide Rex Hospital Open
On Sunday, fifty-six of North Carolina’s elite junior golfers competed in the Rex Hospital Open Junior Invitational for their chance to earn an exemption into the prestigious Nationwide Tour Event, the Rex Hospital Open at TPC Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, NC. The Junior Invitational is a thirty-six hole, one-day event at TPC Wakefield Plantation presented by the Tarheel Junior Golf Tour and the Tarheel Golf Foundation. The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour host the event each year. - May 30, 2012 - Tarheel Golf Foundation