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Friends of Karen Receives Entergy Corporation Grant for Families in Need
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $15,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to help families with a critically-ill child. This is the fifth consecutive year that Entergy has recognized the terrible toll that families have to pay when caring for a child with cancer or another... - May 24, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National
Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" Galleries Display Cat Care Society's "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup During June, Debuting on First Friday Art Walk June 1
Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at galleries throughout Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" for the month of June, debuting at the District's First Friday Art Walk on June 1. - May 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Annual State Literacy Award Winners
Three individuals and two organizations were honored at the Florida Literacy Awards Banquet for their excellence in literacy service. - May 23, 2012 - Florida Literacy Coalition
BNY Mellon Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsor
BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, 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. - May 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary
Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
8th Annual Hug, Slurps & Slobbers Adoptathon
The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. are dedicated to finding homes for every one of the shelter's homeless animals. Adopters will receive a free gift bag and vet visit; reduced rate adoption fee, microchip and rabies vaccine; and license for the new... - May 22, 2012 - Rescue Me Incorporated
The Founders Fund Inc. Awards New Scholarships to 29 Collier County Students
After 20 years of providing college scholarships to high school seniors, The Founders Fund has increased the award money given out to 29 students in 2012. - May 22, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
The Power of Performance Seminar Hosted by Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Grammy winning arranger and composer David Campbell to deliver seminar at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville on June 4, 2012 about the basics of success in the music industry. - May 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
American Hero T-Shirt Announces Limited Edition Sale
Beginning May 21 at 8:00am CST, American Hero T-Shirt is running a 7-day sale for a limited edition Live from Your Patriotic Heart patriotic apparel shirt. - May 21, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
May 15 to June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
There are many ways to show support for those with the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - May 21, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
BusiNeighbor.org Announces Cell Phone Drive to Purchase and Distribute 500 Payless Shoe Gift Cards to Children in Need
It is estimated that Americans have 3 or more cell phones they no longer use but haven't discarded or recycled. BusiNeighbor can use these phones to positively change a child’s life and assist a struggling parent. - May 21, 2012 - BusiNeighbor Inc
7th Annual South Asian Heritage Day
Human Endeavour is organizing a fun-filled family event with a aromatic touch of South Asian culture to the various aspects of the event. - May 20, 2012 - Human Endeavour
2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Welcomes Semper Fi Fund as a Sponsor
The Semper Fi Fund, a nonprofit providing financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, 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. - May 20, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center to Hold Disaster Planning Event in Joplin, MO
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of IT professionals who assist communities and small businesses with technology continuity and recovery, today announced it is hosting a “Technology Continuity 101” event in Joplin. The... - May 19, 2012 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
KOSBE Client The Utility Company Acquires International Company, Nitro
KOSBE Client, The Utility Company of East Tennessee’s national headquarters, The Utility Company (TUC) announced recently the acquisition of Canada’s largest Managed Service Provider, Nitro. The deal enhances TUC’s line of computer hardware options available for client purchase as... - May 19, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Soccer Star Tim Howard Has a Surprise Message for Students Attending Dare to Dream Conference
North Brunswick, N.J., native has Tourette Syndrome and currently is playing for Everton of the Premier League in England. - May 19, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
World T.E.A.M. Sports Welcomes the USO as a Sponsor of the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
The USO, a private, nonprofit military support organization, 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. - May 19, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Northeast Florida Counts Announces Change Agent Leadership Scholarship Presentation and Award Ceremony
In February the partners of Northeast Florida Counts launched the Change Agent Leadership Scholarship (CALS) to recognize students’ visionary aptitudes and leadership abilities to create a plan to transform a Northeast Florida community into a vibrant and healthy place to live, work, and play. On June 2, Northeast Florida Counts, a health-related quality of life data initiative of the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (501c3), will award a one-year, non-renewable scholarships. - May 19, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
Free "Senior Solutions" Community Workshop and Fair
Family Restoration and Healing Center in partnership with the UBW Senior Solutions Company will hold a free workshop to address coping strategies for those caring for aging parents and relatives. - May 18, 2012 - Family Restoration and Healing Center
Delilah, National Syndicated Radio Host is Hosting Tonight’s 10th Annual Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit
National syndicated radio host Delilah will serve as the host at this year’s 10th annual Dream and Promise Awards Benefit to support the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, a New York-based 501 (c) (3) working nationwide and abroad to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and... - May 18, 2012 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Scotts Valley Relay for Life: You Won't Forget It, You Won't Regret It
24-hour Event Embodies the Spirit of “One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight,” May 19-20, 2012 - May 18, 2012 - San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley Relay for Life
Renowned Athletes, Coaches, Medical Professionals and Organizations Join The NSLA Network to Support Injured Athletes
National Sports Leagues of America Announces Line-Up of Ambassadors and Partners Spreading the Word about the Free Nationwide Injured Athlete Alert System - May 18, 2012 - National Sports Leagues of America
Netball America Participating at President's Active Lifestyle Award Presentation
Netball America has announced that Dr. Jayne Greenberg [District Director of Physical Education and Health Literacy of Miami-Dade] has invited Netball America President Sonya Ottaway and American Idol Finalist, Michael Johns to attend the President’s Active Lifestyle Award (PALA +)... - May 18, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
Dominion Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
The Dominion Foundation and Dominion Virginia Power have 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. - May 18, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Building Healthy Communities Workshop - Though the Development of a Flagler Community Health Center and Wellness Campus
Goal is to bring the community together to share thoughts, gather opinion and discuss ideas. - May 18, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
Feed the Hungry San Miguel Dental Van Program Improves Health in Poor Rancho Communities
Some say no pain no gain, but judging from the faces of the children Feed the Hungry San Miguel/Patronato Pro Niños (PPN) serves from its Dental Van program with visiting Mexico City dentist Dr. Gilberto Mendez Lecanda, these children have learned to grin and bear it. They are remarkably... - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Life Imitates “Art In The Campo” with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, Feed the Hungry San Miguel Board members celebrated the opening of “Art in the Campo” at the Farjardo de Bocas primaria school off the Salida A Querétaro. Fajardo de Bocas is the perfect example of a school where the director, teachers, parents and children have enormous pride. The buildings and grounds are meticulously maintained. Not a scrap of trash is in sight. - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
The Founders Fund, Inc. Raises Over $340,000 for Scholarships
The biannual Ed Brennan Memorial Golf Tournament raised over $340,000 to help The Founders Fund continue to award collegescholarships to deserving Collier County students. - May 17, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
High Desert Adventure Awaits Disabled, Able-Bodied Competitors in World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2012 Adventure TEAM Challenge
World TEAM Sports' Adventure TEAM Challenge near Fruita, Colo. features teams with disabled and able-bodied competitors. The Challenge includes 14 teams of five athletes who succeed through cooperatively working together to finish, not necessarily to win the race. - May 17, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
MeadWestvaco Joins as 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Sponsor
World T.E.A.M. Sports announces that MeadWestvaco, one of the world's leading packaging solutions corporations, has joined as a sponsor of the Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors. - May 17, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Berkshire Montessori School Holds Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser
Montessori School of the Berkshires’ annual silent auction fundraiser, “Swingin’ Speakeasy Revival”, will be held at Shakespeare & Company's Bernstein Theatre in Lenox, MA on Saturday, May 19th from 7-10pm. Proceeds benefit the school's financial aid fund. - May 17, 2012 - Berkshire Montessori School
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area kids are encouraged to nominate their father or father figure for the prestigious Top Dads Award by May 25th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Students Enjoy Engineering Construction Course with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 5th April, 100 promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique learning experience at the University of Wolverhampton’s Telford Campus. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice... - May 17, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
50 Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with BAE and the Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, fifty promising 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. This four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by BAE Systems to engage... - May 17, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel
ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America
2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Welcomes American Portfolios as a Sponsor
Leading financial services company and independent broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS) 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. - May 16, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
50 Students Enjoy EDF Low Carbon Energy Course with the Smallpeice Trust
From 18th to 21st April, fifty students from schools in the Somerset region have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the low carbon energy industry. Led by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by EDF Energy, the four-day residential course, which took place... - May 16, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Track with Smallpeice Trust Railway Engineering Course
From 10th to 13th April, one hundred students gathered at the University of Liverpool to attend a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this... - May 16, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Open Registration for Summer Enrichment Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is now enrolling youth ages 5-18 for the 2012 Summer Enrichment Program at each of its four Club locations. - May 16, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
United States to Enter World University Netball Championships
Netball America have announced they have been selected to enter the first ever American Netball team into the inaugural World University Netball Championships which will take place at the Cape of Good Hope Sports Center in Cape Town, South Africa, July 2-7, 2012. The inaugural tournament organized... - May 16, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
Church of Scientology Hosts Seminar on Increasing Ability
The Church of Scientology is known for its tools to improve one’s life. Some of these tools will be presented in a large gathering June 2nd-3rd. - May 16, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Gavin's Gusto Battles Against Health Care Constraints When Trying to Maintain Child's Quality of Life
Gavin has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle in order to enjoy activities outside his home. His family wants to give him the freedom he deserves, but health insurance doesn't cover the cost for this fundamental "need." Gavin Needs Our Help. - May 15, 2012 - Gavin's Gusto
Operation61 Launches Awareness Campaign
In response to the rapidly rising demand for child sex trafficking in the United States, Operation61 is launching a public awareness campaign this week that is designed to teach parents, guardians and concerned adults how to protect the children in their lives. The Business of Child Sex... - May 15, 2012 - Operation61
Church of Scientology Fights Unemployment
The Church of Scientology in Nashville has been providing training services to help workers become more efficient and thereby more capable of holding a job. - May 15, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Humanistic Medicine Symposium Gets Glimpse Into NJCTS’ Patient-Centered Training Program
Dr. Stuart Green and a New Jersey family affected by TS informed more than 100 healthcare professionals about the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome program. - May 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Mississauga Hindus Awaken to Hinduism’s Science, Denigration and Preservation at Hinduism Summit
14th Hinduism Summit in series held across North America, Europe, and Australia a success as audience learns about spiritual science underlying Hinduism, threats and assaults it faces, and how spiritual practice helps us live a better life. - May 15, 2012 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Students Attending Dare to Dream Conference Will Benefit from Seeing Peers as Presenters
May 21 conference at Rutgers University will feature speeches and breakouts led by high school and college students with TS and associated disorders. - May 14, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
A Mother’s Day Salute to a Pair of Brain Tumor Survivors
A mother and her young daughter, both brain tumor survivors, know the best gift for Mother's Day. - May 13, 2012 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Nuclear Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 11th to 13th April, forty students from North Wales have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. Sponsored by Bangor University and the National Nuclear Laboratory and led by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, the four-day residential course... - May 13, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust