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Accountants for Social Good Seeks to Double Membership in 2012
With an explosive first quarter of 2012, ASG looks to surpass a doubling of total membership numbers by the end of the fiscal year. - April 29, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Girl Scout Troup’s Love for Animals Enhances Community and Learning
Education and Community Enrichment Go Hand in Hand for Girl Scout Troup 513 as Their Participation in America’s Family Pet Expo Resulted in a Learning Opportunity for the Girls and a New Pet for a Local Classroom. - April 28, 2012 - World Pet Association
TheFilmportal.net & Max Legrand Cannes Art Auction in Aid of TG Foundation
TheFilmPortal.net, a networking and business tool for Film Festivals Worldwide, presents an Art Auction by internationally renowned neo-expressionist artist Max Legrand, which will take place during the 65th Cannes Film Festival on 22nd May from 7.00pm. A percentage of the proceeds from sales of Max Legrand’s works will be donated to the TG Foundation. - April 28, 2012 - TG Foundation
OutRaleigh Main Stage to Feature More Than a Dozen Performances
The LGBT Center of Raleigh has released the main stage performers for their OutRaleigh festival on Saturday May 5, 2012. There will be local and national artists to perform. - April 27, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
The Literacy Site's New Gifts That Give More Fight Trafficking
Two new Gifts That Give More [tm] at The Literacy Site and other GreaterGood Network websites help charity partners stop trafficking in Burma and Nepal. - April 27, 2012 - GreaterGood
San Diego Family Donates $5 Million to Monarch School to Help Build New Campus
The Monarch School Nat & Flora Bosa Campus in Downtown San Diego Will Allow Monarch School to Serve More Than Double its Current Student Population. - April 27, 2012 - Monarch School
Mayor Henderson to Speak at Local Leadership Event
Mayor Randall P. Henderson, with the City of Fort Myers will speak at 1045am on Friday, May 4th, 2012 for the Chick fil A Leadercast event being hosted by Riverside Church located at 8660 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL. Join over 125,000 community business leaders accessing the knowledge and... - April 27, 2012 - Riverside Church
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to be Honored as the Second Annual Recipient of the International Humanitarian of the Year Award
World Affairs Council of St. Louis set to recognize Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for humanitarian efforts to improve the human condition. - April 27, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New York City Rescued Kitties to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate
New York City Rescued Kitties (NYCRK) has been named the May 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. - April 27, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Noted Tourette Syndrome Author/Educator Sue Conners to Give Keynote at Dare to Dream Conference
First such conference to focus solely on TS and associated disorders will take place Monday, May 21, at Rutgers University, and will be presented by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and the New Jersey Department of Education - April 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Rutgers University Graduate Students Learn About Clinical Side of Tourette Syndrome
Presentations by a pediatric neurologist, a post-doctoral fellow and one of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's in-service presenters were part of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week activities. - April 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Calgary Soroptimists Ask "Do You Have a Dream?" - International Organization Participates in Worldwide Campaign to Help Women and Girls
Calgary Soroptimists invite you to celebrate the Your Dream campaign, a worldwide initiative aimed at creating awareness about the challenges women face and what can be done to help them live their dream. Meet the recipients of Soroptimist's Women's Opportunity, Violet Richardson and Soroptimist Ruby Awards – and learn how these inspiration women are living their dreams. Come celebrate the power of women to achieve their dreams on Friday, May 11, 2012! - April 26, 2012 - Soroptimist International of Calgary
Cat Care Society Debuts 2012 "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup at Lakewood Arts Council Co-Op Gallery During May
Larger-than-life Painted Cats will again be raising funds for Cat Care Society shelter cats and community outreach programs with "Tails of the Painted Cats." The art event will debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Co-op Gallery during the month of May. A public reception is Thursday, May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the LAC Gallery, 85 South Union Blvd., Suite C. - April 26, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Shines a Spotlight on Filmmakers
Nashville Church of Scientology helps filmmakers take center stage during the Nashville Film Festival. - April 25, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today Announces Annual Gala, May 20/Laurie Beechman Theater, NYC. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) Performs
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today is announcing their annual Gala Fundraiser, May 20 at the Laurie Beechman Theater. The 501c3 charity assists children living with HIV/AIDS. This year, they honor media personality Valerie Smaldone with the Spirit Award. Christine Pedi (Newsical the Musical, S**t Liza Minelli Says) will perform. Gala includes cocktails, auction, dinner, performances by top Broadway and Cabaret talent, gift bags. Robert Creighton of "Anything Goes" will be the auctioneer. - April 24, 2012 - Help Is On The Way Today
Marilyn G. Geller is Chief Operating Officer and Deborah J. Ceizler is Chief Development Officer of Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Disease Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Grunzweig Geller as its new Chief Operating Officer and Deborah J. Ceizler as Chief Development Officer. Established in 1990, Celiac Disease Foundation is a national nonprofit organization meeting the growing public health... - April 24, 2012 - Celiac Disease Foundation
Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
CFRI is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Wine for a Cure to take place on Sunday, May 20th, 2012. This year, they will have a VIP Reception, followed by a special screening of the award winning documentary, The Power of Two. - April 24, 2012 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
iDE UK Promotes Female Entrepreneurs
30th April-6th May 2012: Helping to develop self-supporting female entrepreneurs. - April 24, 2012 - iDE UK
Cyclist to Ride 1,800 Miles in Solo Trek for Autism
Princeton, NJ resident John LaBosco is set to begin his bike journey up the East Coast to raise money for autism. - April 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Multigenerational Talent Show Has Deep Roots in San Carlos
Some of the performers have been at it for over half a decade and show no signs of quitting. Said Sigler, "Sue Court has been performing in the show since 1960 and Bob Bensi since 1962." - April 21, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
Community Health Charities of Georgia Offers Free Volunteer Matters 365 Program to Local Businesses
Community Health Charities of Georgia connects employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to give to Georgia's most trusted health charities. With free programs like Health Matters at Work and Volunteer Matters 365, they help companies achieve year-round employee engagement. - April 21, 2012 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Now Canadians Can "Mash Mosquitoes" and Save Lives - New Online Game Launched on World Malaria Day to Combat Deadly Disease
Canadians have lots of reasons to enjoy mashing mosquitoes. But now with a new online game called Mosquito Masher, they can bash those bothersome bugs and save lives at the same time. “Malaria is the number one killer of children under five in Africa, claiming one life every 45... - April 21, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
200 Miles, Two Days and 126 Runners to Benefit Monarch School for San Diego’s Homeless Youth
Runners Asking for Community Support as They Race Down the Southern California Coast - April 20, 2012 - Monarch School
District 12 Constituents with Tourette Syndrome Discuss Federal Legisation with Congressman Rush Holt
The Kowalski and Silvers families, as well as the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, thank the Congressman for being one of the 37 co-sponsors for bill H.R. 3760. - April 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Six Wounded Warriors on World T.E.A.M. Sports Warrior 100K Team
Six wounded warriors from World T.E.A.M. Sports will ride with President George W. Bush in the second annual Warrior 100K ride April 26-28. The ride at Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, Texas will include 20 disabled veterans. - April 20, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Justice and Corrections Expert Tapped as IJIS Institute's New Assistant Director for Programs
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert L. May II as the Institute’s new Assistant Director – Program Services. For 24 of his 36... - April 20, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Wired Impact Launches Site for Nonprofits
Wired Impact, a web design firm focused on nonprofits, is excited to launch its new website which offers a variety of articles and resources to nonprofit organizations. - April 20, 2012 - Wired Impact
Chicago Lighthouse Showcases New CDesk Technology
The Chicago Lighthouse presents a cutting edge computer system where tasks like surfing the internet, sending emails, and word processing can all be controlled by voice. - April 19, 2012 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Volunteer Teens from Long Beach to Plant Garden for Needy Families
Honoring Global Youth Service Day, teens from the nonprofit LIME will visit a Long Beach preschool this Saturday to plant a vegetable garden that will feed needy local children. Volunteer spots are still available. - April 19, 2012 - LIME
Commit 2B Fit Launches New Website, Social Media Campaign
Commit 2B Fit (www.icommit2bfit.org), a nonprofit that provides a groundbreaking health and wellness program to elementary schools throughout South Florida, has announced it is launching a new website and corresponding social media campaign. According to Commit 2B Fit cofounder Michelle Schecht,... - April 19, 2012 - Commit 2B Fit
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's Patient-Centered Training Program to be Featured at Symposium
Dr. Stuart Green will present the program for NJCTS at the May 3 Atlantic Health Humanistic Medicine Symposium at Overlook Medical Center. - April 18, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
North Carolina Consumers Council Announces Auto Recall Alert Service
If a recall was issued for your vehicle today, would you find out about it? What if the recall involves a critical safety issue that could put your family at risk? Will you find out in time? The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC), a non-profit consumer advocacy organization that has been... - April 18, 2012 - North Carolina Consumers Council
Friends of Karen Receives $75,000 Grant for Its Sibling Support Program
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $75,000 grant from the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation to expand its Sibling Support program. “We have been impressed and moved by the compassion and support that Friends of Karen provides to the sometimes forgotten brothers and sisters of children who are seriously ill,” says Betsy Myatt, Executive Director, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, New York/Northeast. - April 18, 2012 - Friends of Karen
KOSBE Executive Director to Have Local Book Preview and Signing
On Saturday, April 21, local author, Aundrea Wilcox, will have a local book preview and signing from 1 – 3 p.m. located at The Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 West Walnut Street, Johnson City. Her first book, Startup Savvy: Strategies for Optimizing Small Business Survival and Success, was... - April 18, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
TSBDC-Certified Counselor Available for One-On-One Business Counseling at the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office will have a certified counselor on hand by appointment only for free business counseling on the Thursday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce, located at 107 East Main... - April 18, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Honors Inspirational Mentor and Mentee Matches at Sixth Annual “BIG” Event
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and Lorrie Sullenberger, a Big Sister Alumna, to Attend & Present Awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) will honor inspirational matches between Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) at the BIG Event on April 19, 2012 at the... - April 17, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day: Fun and Educational for Everyone
The first annual statewide event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome will take place Sunday, April 29, with the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - April 17, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Ad2Charity - Advertising for the Greater Good
Ad2Charity.com is a product of good will and profit, by bringing together brands and charitable organizations. Now, not only can a company build its name via the World Wide Web, it can also give back to the charity of their choice. - April 17, 2012 - Ad2Charity
Debt Free Ed Inc., Announces Grant Program
Debt Free Ed Inc., grant product offers tertiary education grants - April 17, 2012 - Debt Free Ed Inc
Home Repairs Ministries Launches Site to Help Churches Start Their Own Ministries
Home Repairs Ministries is pleased to announce the launch of www.homerepairs.org, which provides information and resources for churches to start their own home repairs ministries and an online community for churches to serve together. - April 17, 2012 - Home Repairs Ministries, Inc.
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center Announces 2012 Disaster Preparedness Road Show
ITDRC to hold free disaster preparedness educational events for small businesses and non-profits in 26 high risk US cities. - April 16, 2012 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Pediatric Residents at Goryeb Children's Hospital Learn More About Tourette Syndrome from Teens
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome teen team of Drew Friedrich and Sarah Ethridge share what it's like to have the neurological disorder that affects as many as 1 in 100 kids. - April 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"Sheep-ish" Performers Visit LI Children's Museum on First US Tour
Canada's CORPUS dance theater has performed around the world and now they are ready for their first US Tour. Known for combining dance, performance art and slapstick, the company brings its signature piece, Les motuons (The Sheep) to US audiences. Observe a strange and hilarious universe as CORPUS enacts the results of their carefully studied overview of sheep behavior. During the interactive piece audiences will observe daily activities such as shearing, feeding and milking. Unforgettable. - April 15, 2012 - Long Island Children's Museum
HeartShare's Gala Raised $720,000
HeartShare's annual Spring Gala and Auction raised $720,000 for its programs and services. - April 15, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Rescue Chocolate to Sponsor Los Angeles' Swanky 3rd Annual Fluffball
Rescue Chocolate will be among the companies represented at the 3rd annual Fluffball, on Saturday, April 28, at a private Los Angeles estate. Money raised at the invitation-only event will benefit Best Friends Animal Society. According to organizer Beth Doane, last year’s Fluffball was... - April 14, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Skype Recognize Monarch School Principal with a $50,000 Donation to the School for Homeless Children
Ellen DeGeneres Interviews Principal Joel Garcia and Skypes Live with Monarch School Students at the Downtown San Diego School - April 14, 2012 - Monarch School
May 10: FACETS Hosts Breakfast to Inform Community About Poverty and Homelessness Efforts in Fairfax
FACETS, a nonprofit that opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County, is hosting its annual Opening Doors event, a free breakfast to educate the public and local businesses about FACETS’ work to help families and individuals who are struggling in the Fairfax community. - April 14, 2012 - FACETS
Apr. 28: Sponsored Teams Needed for Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s National Rebuilding Day to Fix Homes for Low-Income and Disabled Homeowners
Sponsored teams of volunteers are still needed to help Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) repair and maintain 50 vulnerable Alexandria, Va. residents’ homes during National Rebuilding Day, a nationwide Rebuilding Together initiative. - April 14, 2012 - Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Texas State SIFE partners with Let's Can Hunger Campaign
Who: Texas State SIFE; What: Transforming awareness into action in the form of hunger relief; When: Spring 2012; Why: To empower those in situations less fortunate and give them the needed resources to succeed; Where: Austin, TX- Caritas. - April 13, 2012 - Texas State SIFE
Student Scientific Program Gets Boost from Two National Foundations
“These grants help expand our program by supporting additional interns to engage in an international research environment with a diverse set of research areas,” Dr. Leslie Hicks, Principle Investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. - April 13, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center