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St. Louis Scottish Community Rallies Behind Local Student; Decries District Actions
The St. Louis Scottish community and supporters have rallied behind a local student at Granite City High School who was denied the right to celebrate his cultural heritage by wearing his family kilt to prom. “The Granite City School Board decision was very disappointing,” Dr. Jim... - April 02, 2012 - St. Louis Scottish Games
Mississauga Hinduism Summit to Present Hinduism’s Science, Denigration and "Digestion"
The Hinduism Summit aims to promote an understanding about the unique science behind Hinduism concepts and practices, and provide practical guidance on living Hinduism. It also aims to unite everyone interested in Hinduism to preserve it. - April 02, 2012 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
No Surprises Here . . . Surprise Lake Camp’s 110th Anniversary Gala a Smashing Success
Surprise Lake Camp celebrated its 110th Anniversary with a gala at the Marriott Marquis on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Over 400 alumni, supporters, and friends gathered together to honor 110 years of camping and congratulate three special people who have given years of service to the camp. One of... - March 31, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Face of America Ride Welcomes Subway of the Bethesda Naval Hospital as Sponsor
World T.E.A.M. Sports welcomes Subway of the Bethesda Naval Hospital as a sponsor of the non-profit organization's Face of America ride. Subway will provide Saturday lunches for the expected 500 participants, including wounded warriors. - March 31, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Harvardwood Congratulates Its "Most Staffable TV Writers" for 2012
Five writers have been selected for the 2nd annual list of Harvardwood’s Most Staffable TV Writers. A panel of 22 industry professionals selected these writers based on their original TV pilots completed during the Harvardwood Writers Program this past fall. - March 31, 2012 - Harvardwood
An Exhibit of The History of Maine Labor Mural
Exhibit: The History of Maine Labor Mural - Shows the famous labor mural by artist Judy Taylor that was removed from the Maine Department of Labor by Governor Paul LePage. A vivid testimony to the debate on where art and politics meet. April 22 to May 6, 2012. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM. Panel discussion with union officials, artists, and academics on Saturday, April 28, 1:30-2:45 PM. - March 30, 2012 - Lawrence History Center
KOSBE Calling for Entries Early This Year in the Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration
On April 1, the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will begin accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients, Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - March 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Honor Flight Lands in Nevada
Honor Flight Nevada has finally landed in the “Battle Born” State of Nevada and will lead its first group of World War II (WWII) veterans to Washington, D.C. this summer to visit the National WWII Memorial. The mission of Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices. - March 30, 2012 - Honor Flight Nevada
Samaritan’s Feet Names Scott Nagy, South Dakota State University Men’s Basketball Coach, Barefoot Coach of the Year
Coach Nagy will be recognized at the 2012 NCAA Final Four Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast festivities for his dedication to the Barefoot for Barefeet awareness movement. - March 30, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Leading Women Picked to Present 21 Leaders Awards
Reporters, Soledad O’Brien and Stacey Tisdale and Activist and Playwright, Eve Ensler will act as the roving reporters handing out awards at the Women’s eNews 21 leaders for the 21st Century Gala, 2012 to be held on May 3. - March 30, 2012 - Women's eNews
Splore Guides City Academy Students on Pioneering Backcountry Expedition
Last weekend, Splore led a group of local students from City Academy on an expedition to a remote yurt in the Uinta Mountains for three days of backcountry skiing, avalanche and snow assessment and overall appreciation of the amazing natural resources here in Utah. The trip was a culmination of... - March 29, 2012 - Splore
Art for Autism
A silent art auction and informative presentation to benefit The Friendship Network for Children. The Friendship Network for Children is a non-profit mental health organization that provides counseling, groups and advocacy for children and teens with Autism. - March 29, 2012 - The Friendship Network for Children
Catholic Charities' Emerald Ball Signature Fundraiser Nets $250,000
Catholic Charities’ Emerald Ball, held on March 17 at The Ritz Carlton - Tiburon raised $250,000 (net, after expenses). This signature annual event is the charity’s largest fundraiser to support the mission of Catholic Charities benefiting individuals and families in need of social and... - March 29, 2012 - Catholic Charities
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Passes 100K in Total Loan Amounts and 100 Members in Same Week
Created less than a year ago, Accountants for Social Good has come a long way from its humble roots of only 2 members. The team has consistently seen growth in membership and the amount of social good they are creating for entrepreneurs worldwide through their loans. Every month, Accountants for... - March 28, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Humanity First Celebrates World Water Day 2012
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated by all United Nations member countries and organizations as a reminder that access to clean drinking water is one of the fundamental human rights. Humanity First volunteers, donors and supporters came together on March 22, 2012 with a renewed... - March 28, 2012 - Humanity First
Nashville Church of Scientology Proudly Displays New Tribute to Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s Life
During the month of March, Scientologists around the globe celebrate the birth of their founder L. Ron Hubbard. This year marks his 101st birthday and the release of a brand new encyclopedic biography. - March 28, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Rescue Bank Receives Grant to Help Pet Owners in Kentucky
A $5,000 grant from GreaterGood.org went to Rescue Bank to help move donated pet food to Louisville, Kentucky. Warehoused at No Kill Louisville, approximately 27,000 pounds of animal food was then distributed to the communities hit by the March 2 tornadoes. The food will be used by local rescue... - March 28, 2012 - GreaterGood
Butterfly Release and Egg Hunt
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church and The Chapel of St. Andrew Episcopal Church on the Campus of St. Andrew’s School will host the annual Butterfly Release and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 4pm at the Chapel of St. Andrew on the Campus of St. Andrew’s School in Boca... - March 28, 2012 - Saint Gregorys Episcopal Church
Xclaimed Ministries Kicks Off the Spring Season with Free Toys, Bicycles and Food for the Community at the Xclaimed Concert Event
Xclaimed Ministries provided free toys, bicycles and meals to the community as they begin their 2012 "Concert in the Park" season. - March 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Local Families Talk About Importance of Supporting and Attending Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day
The first annual New Jersey-wide event will take place April 29 with the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - March 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Series Continues with April 11 Presentation of "Managing Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom"
One-hour discussion will be given by Susan Conners, a Tourette author and educator for more than 30 years. - March 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Lint Center Announces January 2012 Scholarship Winners
Lint Center for National Security Studies Awards Miguel Ibarra, Zachary Przystup, and Greg Williamson Scholarship Awards. - March 26, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Two Kentucky Food Banks Receive Gift That Give More Grants
GreaterGood.org announced more than $12,000 in grants going to Kentucky food banks dealing with the aftermath of the February and March tornado strikes in that region. These grants were made possible by the “2012 Tornado Strikes - Help Now” Gift That Gives More [tm] featured at The... - March 25, 2012 - GreaterGood
Millman N.R.G. Foundation Teaching Golf to Disabled and Disadvantaged
Scott Millman established the Millman N.R.G. Foundation with United Charitable Programs in hopes of making the game of golf more accessible to individuals with disabilities and those who are disadvantaged. - March 24, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Enable America Names Five Winners in Tampa Bay Lightning Contest to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Five disabled veterans have been chosen as winners in Enable America’s “Fan of the Game” contest, which was held in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The five will be honored in a series of events this weekend, including the Lightning’s game Saturday night against... - March 24, 2012 - Enable America
Sixty-Nine Rescue Groups Receive Challenge Grants at The Animal Rescue Site
In the first voting round of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2012 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, sixty-nine shelters and rescue groups took home $75,000 in grants to help animals. The Animal Rescue Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of websites that allow people to... - March 23, 2012 - GreaterGood
Secretary LaHood Heads List of Inaugural NAFA Safety Leadership Award Winners
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Jack Hanley (Executive Director, Network of Employers for Traffic Safety), and Janet Froetscher (President & CEO, National Safety Council) will be honored at NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo as the inaugural recipients of NAFA's Safety Leadership Award. - March 23, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Capital One Signs as Presenting Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Ride
Capital One Financial Corporation has signed as the Presenting Sponsor for World T.E.A.M. Sports' inclusive Face of America bicycle ride this April 27-29. The ride attracts nearly 500 participants, including wounded warriors and active military. - March 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Kids Have a Blast at Science Fair
Students with autism spectrum disorders at The HeartShare School hold their annual science fair. - March 23, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Food Lion Associates and Customers Surpass Goal by Raising a Record $4.5 Million During 2012 Easter Seals Four-Week Campaign
Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million during their annual Shop&Care for Easter Seals, representing a 22 percent increase over last year. The grocer set a goal this year of $4 million for Easter Seals. Since Food Lion first initiated the Shop&Care program 21 years... - March 23, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
NJCTS to Present Educator Workshop April 14 at Bergen Community College
Professional educator Ann L. Deutsch will give presentation on Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders - March 22, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Local Community Leaders Attend National Down Syndrome Leadership Conference
Members of Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association attended the Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Annual Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. The conference was held in DC to coincide with a devoted day of advocacy on Capitol Hill, coordinated by the National Down Syndrome... - March 22, 2012 - Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association
Paul Tyler Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports as CEO and President
World T.E.A.M. Sports announces the appointment of New York financial services executive Paul Tyler as the non-profit's new CEO and President. Tyler follows Ambassador Paul Bremer, who is retiring from the organization to teach. - March 22, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
President Santos: Graduation for the Extreme Poor a Hallmark of Government’s Social Policy
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos speaks about the need for programs, among them Fundación Capital's Graduation Project, directed at the country's poorest citizens at a social innovation forum in Bogotá, Colombia. - March 22, 2012 - Fundación Capital
Lint Center Announces the Winner of the 2012 Jack McCoy Scholarship
Lint Center for National Security Studies Awards Scholarship to Electrical Engineering graduate student and former Air Force National Guard, Greg Williamson. - March 22, 2012 - Lint Center for National Security Studies
Student Vets Seek Stress Management, Connections at Coming Home Project Retreat, March 28-31, Near Yosemite National Park
The Coming Home Project today announced a special retreat for Student Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars that will take place March 28 to 31 near Yosemite National Park. Attending the retreat will be women and men veterans from around the USA. The Coming Home Project is a nationally... - March 21, 2012 - Coming Home Project
Friends of Captive Animals to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary with Local and National Animal Issue Speakers
Celebrating 5 years of changing lives of captive animals with speakers on animal issues. - March 21, 2012 - Friends of Captive Animals (FOCA)
Nominate a Local Hero for the Golden Grandmothers Award
Building Peaceful Families today issued a call for nominations for the 7th Annual Golden Grandmothers Recognition Award. A Golden Grandmother is a woman who has taken on the role of full-time parent to raise her own grandchildren. Nominations are due on or before Friday, April 6, 2012. The 50 grandmothers selected will be honored at a special awards luncheon on Friday, May 11, 2012. - March 21, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Film Chattanooga Hosts First Happy Hour Event
Film Chattanooga is holding its first semi-annual Happy Hour event to take place at “The Social,” on March 27th, at 5:00pm. - March 21, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
IUVA Conference on Sustainable Ultraviolet Solutions for Disinfection of Public Water & Wastewater
Ultraviolet technology is being employed to disinfect water and wastewater. Attend a conference in Washington D.C. from August 12-14 to learn more about this innovative technology that saves energy and can be deployed on a microcosmic scale. - March 20, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Toronto Youth Make a Big Splash for Canada Water Week
Small Change Fund has specially selected Green Thumbs Growing Kids "Urban Youth Catching Rain" project as one of five being profiled for Canada Water Week 2012. Small Change Fund’s partners, CGOV Foundation and RBC Foundation are matching Canadians' donations dollar for dollar in order to raise the funds to make this innovative project happen. - March 20, 2012 - Small Change Fund
Reaching Our Goal Provide Sports Teams and School Groups with Easy, Quick, and Profitable Fundraiser
Reaching Our Goal is a fundraising solution for schools and youth organizations that need money quickly, but don’t want to sell products. - March 18, 2012 - Reaching Our Goal
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
Humanity First USA Donates $14,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at New York "Dine for Humanity" Event
Humanity First USA presented a check of $14,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at the New York “Dine for Humanity” fundraising dinner on Wednesday, May 7, 2012. Richard Wright, the Director of UNRWA, accepted the check from Humanity First USA Operations Director... - March 17, 2012 - Humanity First
Enable America Announces Community Partnership with Regions Bank in Support of Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Enable America, the Tampa-based nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for disabled persons, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, announced today that Regions Bank has become a community partner in the mission to advance this goal. “Regions Bank... - March 17, 2012 - Enable America
NJ Hindus Awaken to Hinduism’s Science, Denigration and "Digestion" at 10th March Hinduism Summit
13th Hinduism Summit in worldwide series comes to North America branded a success as audience learns about unique spiritual science underlying Hinduism, threats and assaults it faces, and how regular spiritual practice helps us live a better life. - March 17, 2012 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Putting More Pets in the Classroom
The Pets in the Classroom grant program awards more than 7,000 grants to eligible teachers. - March 17, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Raising Children in Today’s Society with Tools from Church of Scientology
The importance of family life is a core belief of the Scientology religion. Read how a mother of four found answers at the Church of Scientology to help her raise her children. - March 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Give the Gift of a Holiday Dinner for a Critically-Ill Child
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, wants to make sure that families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness can celebrate Easter or Passover with a holiday meal. - March 16, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Aids Benefit Foundation of South Carolina 2012 Dining with Friends Dessert Finale
The Dining with Friends Annual Dessert Finale will be held March 24th at 8 p.m. at the Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium located at 1127 George Rogers Boulevard in Columbia. The Zone is an 11,000-square foot banquet facility that provides guests with a fantastic view from the South End Zone of... - March 16, 2012 - AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina