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South Brunswick High School Students Learn About Living with Tourette Syndrome
On behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, Tess Kowalski, 12, gave an in-service presentation about the neurological disorder to two child development classes at the Central Jersey school. - March 09, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
America’s Family Pet Expo to Salute Hollywood Pets at 2012 Event
World Pet Association announces “Salute to Hollywood Pets” theme for the 23rd Annual America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County April 20-22. - March 08, 2012 - World Pet Association
OutRaleigh 2012 Festival to Address Social Equality Concerns
The LGBT Center of Raleigh announces today that OutRaleigh 2012 will include expo booths and activities that address social, economic and legal inequalities faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. - March 08, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
Old-Time Radio Theater Show Brings 1930s Story to Life at Church of Scientology
In the 1930s and ‘40s prior to founding the Scientology religion, author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard wrote for magazines of the day. One of his stories--“The Trail of the Red Diamonds”--was performed theatrically at the Nashville Church of Scientology on Sunday. - March 08, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Local Resident, 18 Year Old Nicolas Garcia is Taking Steps to Find Cures for Digestive Diseases
Columbus High School student, Nicolas Garcia was selected as the Honored Hero for this year’s Miami Take Steps Walk. He encourages fellow students, families and residents to support the walk on April 21, 2012 by forming a team or making a donation. - March 08, 2012 - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
SADS Foundation Launches Ground-Breaking "Q & A" Platform
The SADS Foundation, in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic, is delighted to announce the launch of the ground-breaking program: “The Heart of the Matter – Ask the Experts." This innovative program features questions regarding Long QT syndrome and other SADS conditions, with answers... - March 08, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Eastern National Announces the Release of the Passport to Your National Parks® iPhone Application
New Application Acts as a Digital Companion to the Passport to Your National Parks® Book - March 08, 2012 - Eastern National
Cars Helping People Launches Campaign to Help Identify Charity Car Donation Scams
Cars Helping People.org, the charity car donation arm of Volunteers of America is launching a multi-media campaign to help donors uncover car donation scams. The campaign features 5 steps that will help consumers avoid car donation organizations that pocket a high percentage of donations while giving a fraction to charity. - March 07, 2012 - Cars Helping People
New Jersey Father, Teenager Use Blogs to Stress Importance of Federal Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760 would help TS families around the nation by amending current standards, creating new centers of excellence and facilitating further research. - March 07, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Disaster with Truckloads of Aid to Tri-State Locations
Matthew 25: Ministries is beginning shipments on Monday, March 5 to the areas of the Tri-state affected by Friday’s tornadoes. Matthew 25 is working directly with partners in the devastated areas including churches and local organizations. Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Coordinator Tim Mettey is personally leading an assessment team and delivering Matthew 25’s first shipment of supplies to locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. - March 07, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Balaji Temple Hinduism Summit to Present Hinduism’s Science, Denigration and "Digestion"
Recent surveys are showing that a majority of Americans are leaning towards Hindu thought. At the same time, a study indicates that over 1/3rd of youth from Hindu families in America may be converting out of Hinduism. While the growing interest in Hinduism is a testimony to Hinduism’s science... - March 07, 2012 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Introduces Fur the Earth™ Dog Soap. A New "Green" Pet Product Just in Time for Spring
Fur The Earth™ Dog Soap is an all-natural soap that soothes skin and helps to combat fleas. Made exclusively for GoodPawsGoodCause.org by Miss Debbie’s Soap in Throop, PA, each homemade bar offers a “green” alternative to shampoo applications. Available for sale at GoodPawsGoodCause.org and MissDebbieSoap.com, Fur The Earth™ Dog Soap and all of the branded merchandise at GoodPawsGoodCause.org supports non-profit organizations. - March 07, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
New Chicago Non-Profit, GirlForward, Named Semifinalist for Prestigious Global Fellowship
GirlForward, new non-profit focused on educating and empowering Refugee Girls, represents Chicago when announced as semi-finalist for competitive Echoing Green Fellowship. - March 07, 2012 - GirlForward
Bishop Charles H. Ellis III Announces the Pastors & Church Leaders Conference May 2-4, 2012 at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, MI
Bishop Paul Morton and Bishop Noel Jones are guest speakers at the event which drew more than 2500 pastors & church workers to Greater GraceTemple last year to learn about 21st century ministry. Another big crowd is expected in 2012. - March 07, 2012 - Greater Grace Temple
Hook the Cure: Not Your Every Day Fishing Tournament
Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC returns to Puerto Vallarta from November 8-11. The annual fundraiser benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. - March 06, 2012 - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Art for Progress Announces Artists to be Shown at Fountain Art Fair
Art for Progress, Fountain Art Fair’s non-profit partner for NY Art Week, has announced the artists it will be presenting for both the Fair and the March 10th after party. Additionally, the organization will be showing work from the most promising student artists participating in its... - March 05, 2012 - Art For Progress
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Blogs a Leading Internet Resource for Parents and Teens
Since being launched in November 2011, the TSParentsOnline and Teens4TS blogs have generated tens of thousands of hits from users in more than 40 states and 50 countries. - March 05, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Southern Circuit Independent Film Series Continues with “A Good Man”
The Chattanooga Film Society continues its presentation of the Southern Circuit Film series with a screening of the film "A Good Man." - March 04, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Adoption Options Has a New Executive Director
Adoption Options has named Adrienne Elliott as the new Executive Director. - March 03, 2012 - Adoption Options
Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel, the Rewards of Being Happy & Lucky in Life
Are you happy, go lucky in life? If so, Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel is just the ticket. If you are fortunate enough to have purchased a ticket to this Sold Out event, Feed the Hungry is raffling off more than $10,000 dollars in valuable prizes including a Rolex Watch, beach vacation, valuable paintings and a dozen other prizes as part of the price of admission. In fact, one prize will be drawn every 10 minutes. That should make some lucky supporters happy indeed. - March 03, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Businesses Collaborate on 12Giving Program to Support a New Charity Each Month of the Year
Sperry’s Restaurant, Sam’s All American Sports Grill and A. Thomas Meats launch new charitable giving initiative—12Giving; First month’s program raises $2,000 for Our Kids Center - March 03, 2012 - 12Giving.org
WikiQueer Celebrates Inauguration: Online Encyclopedia and Resource for the LGBT Communities Launches
Non-profit wiki project allows global LGBT communities to document and edit their own collective knowledge on LGBT topics and compile information from other online projects. - March 03, 2012 - Aequalitas Project, Inc.
The Chicago Lighthouse’s Jazz Night with Lisa Hilton and Nikki George
Back by popular demand. - March 02, 2012 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
The TARA Project Launches Community Driven Change Campaign to Build Kenyan Pharmacy
Community driven campaign to build pharmacy for rural community. - March 02, 2012 - The TARA Project
SolSolution Seeking Tax-Equity Investors for New Projects
In order for SolSolution to grow exponentially and achieve its dual environmental and educational mission, SolSolution is actively seeking tax-equity investors to fund upcoming solar school projects. - March 02, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announce Their Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Southwest Missouri announces The Boy and Girl of the Year Emma Grace Heppner, age 5, and Ethan Hite, age 9. The Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year will serve as inspiration for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year candidates. - March 02, 2012 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southwest Missouri
LJR Marketing Keen on Expansion Into New Markets
With huge expansion planned for 2012, incorporating a new client is the first challenge set for LJR Marketing and they are relishing it. - March 02, 2012 - LJR Marketing
Lip Service West Fundraiser Brings Back Bay Area’s Biggest Authors for a Rollicking Night of Literature and Music
On Friday, March 9, 2012, Lip Service West is hosting its biggest event yet, bringing back the hottest names in Bay Area literature. - March 01, 2012 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
Live Theater Performance in Old-Time Radio Style at Nashville Church of Scientology
In the 1930s and ‘40s prior to founding the Scientology religion, author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard wrote for magazines of the day. One of his stories will be performed theatrically at the Nashville Church of Scientology. - March 01, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Additional Speakers; Free Small Business Inventory Control Class - Prevent Retail Theft
Additional Speakers have been added. A free Small Business Inventory Control Class – Prevent Retail Theft on Tuesday, March 20 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market Street, Room #130, downtown Kingsport. - March 01, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Colleen Noonan Joins Friends of Karen as Director of Development
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, has announced that Colleen Noonan has joined as Director of Development. In this newly designed position, she will focus initially on building the Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs. - March 01, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Surprise Lake Camp 110th Anniversary Gala
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate 110 years of serving Jewish youth with a Gala dinner dance on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Surprise Lake Camp was founded in 1902 to provide a summer vacation for Jewish boys from Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It has since grown from 25 children per summer to... - February 29, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Free Small Business International Trade Class – New to Exporting
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business International Trade Class – New to Exporting on Tuesday, March 6 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market Street, Room #332, downtown Kingsport. - February 29, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Franchise Business Review Names Young Rembrandts in 2012 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
Young Rembrandts Franchise Inc is proud to be listed at #20 in overall franchisee satisfaction and #3 in the child services category. This is 4th year Young Rembrandts has been ranked by Franchise Business Review. - February 29, 2012 - Young Rembrandts Inc.
Accountants for Social Good Targeting Corporate Accounting Relationships
After gaining fast growth and notoriety among its private accounting member base, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) is also focusing on corporate relationships to increase microlending capital for developing-world entrepreneurs in need. - February 28, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Alegria… Cirque De San Miguel a Story of Hope & Happiness
“Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel” is a story of hope and happiness. The story begins... if you have no voice, Scream! If you have no legs, Run! If you have no hope, Invent! Feed the Hungry San Miguel is for many children and families, a story of hope and an opportunity for nourishment, enrichment and education. - February 27, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
La Dolce Vita Restaurant Sales on Leap Day, February 29th, Benefit Cat Care Society & Includes Special Denver Restaurant Week Menu Selection
Twenty percent of proceeds from all lunch and dinner sales at La Dolce Vita Ristorante Italiano in Castle Pines goes to Cat Care Society (CCS) on Leap Day, February 29, 2012. Further, the restaurant is participating in Denver Restaurant Week (Feb. 25 through March 9), so Leap Day diners can also enjoy selections from a special menu that includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert for two people for $52.80. - February 27, 2012 - Cat Care Society
AmpleHarvest.org Announces AmpleMusic.org - Fighting Hunger in America with Music
Original Music Written About Hunger in America Now Available Online to Help AmpleHarvest.org’s Fresh Food for Pantries Campaign. - February 26, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Christian Church Posts 100th Bible Q&A
After a year, the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has already posted 100 answers to important questions about the Bible. - February 26, 2012 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Free Event - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend Family Meeting Night with Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.D., March 23rd
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) is pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.d., on Friday, March 23rd located at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago. Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome (TS), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders and Trichotillomania. See tsa-illinois.org for additional information. - February 26, 2012 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Humanity First Sadiq Organic Farm Provides Healthy Options, Inspires Local Community
There is an alarming increase in the growth of food deserts in America in both rural and urban areas and as a direct result, a variety of health problems are developing in the affected communities as well. Food deserts in America are not necessarily defined by the absence of food, but rather, they... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
University of Michigan Students Travel to Guatemala for Medical Mission with Humanity First USA
14 undergraduate students join a team of physicians to provide basic primary care in Masagua, Guatemala at Humanity First medical camp. - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
UC Berkeley Alumnus Provides Water, Opportunities to Ghanaian Communities
Saad Karamat returns from Ghana after developing needs assessment study, maximizing Humanity First's water project impact. - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Young Volunteer Approved for Girls Scouts Gold Award Project, Helps Give Gift of Sight
Samiya Ijaz, a 16 year-old student at Pacific Ridge School and a resident of San Diego, is helping put humanity first through her volunteering with the Girl Scouts of America. She began wearing glasses at a young age, and soon realized that while she is able to correct her vision problem with... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Annual "Dine for Humanity" Event in New York City on March 7, 2012
Humanity First USA will be holding the annual "Dine for Humanity" fundraising dinner on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm, at the Abigail Adams Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. The event will be raising funds for the Humanity First humanitarian and disaster relief programs. The... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Soldiers to the Summit at Snowbird Brings Together Wounded Warriors
Wounded warriors from America's military are joining together at Utah's Snowbird Resort Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2012. These 15 disabled veterans will ski, snowshoe and snowmobile in the World T.E.A.M. Sports' Soldiers to the Summit at Snowbird event. - February 25, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money!
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money! on Thursday, March 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, 825 W. 1st North St., Morristown. - February 25, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
HeartShare Spring Gala Set for March 22
HeartShare Human Services of New York will honor Gerard McGraw, Kenneth Daly, Anthony Marcelli, and Tony Danza on March 22. - February 25, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
BasketBALL 2012: The Most Exciting Place to Watch the Final Four in Kansas City
This is the signature annual fundraising event benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland. Enjoy watching both the NCAA Final Four games on giant screens on two floors of The College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center while enjoying contests, casino-style games, silent and live auctions, food and open bars. - February 25, 2012 - Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland
New IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed
Steve Ambrosini has been appointed as executive director of the IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization established by a shared private-public vision to improve mission-critical information sharing in justice, public safety, and homeland security. - February 24, 2012 - IJIS Institute