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Indra Public Relations Takes "Dunk Your Kicks" National with The Max Cure Foundation
The Max Cure Foundation Roars Across the Nation with “Dunk Your Kicks” for Pediatric Cancer - February 11, 2012 - Indra Public Relations
Samaritan’s Feet, OrthoCarolina Foundation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg High Schools Partner to Provide Shoes and Hope for Deserving Children
Samaritan’s Feet, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and the OrthoCarolina Foundation are joining forces to foster the mission of Samaritan’s Feet, to provide new shoes and encouragement for children and families who need it most. Nine high schools from CMS are participating in... - February 11, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Feed the Hungry Annual Raffle & Silent Auction Presents Alegría: Cirque De San Miguel
Happiness envelopes you at Alegría...Cirque de San Miguel, a dazzling GravityWorks performance and seated banquet presented by Feed the Hungry San Miguel during its Annual Raffle & Silent Auction at the Rosewood Hotel on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00-3:30pm. - February 11, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center Announces Partnership with Agility Recovery
ITDRC and Agility Recovery announce partnership to help communities and small businesses prepare for disaster. - February 11, 2012 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Arnold Ursaner Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Arnold Ursaner, founder of CJS Securities, has joined the Board of children's charity Friends of Karen. Mr. Ursaner first learned about the charity two decades ago from friends whose child had a brain tumor. Says Ursaner, "When you learn about what Friends of Karen does, how can you not want to help?" - February 10, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation Holds First Private Event at Klairmont Auto Collection
To raise awareness about the scourge of prescription drug abuse, the Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation, based in Highland Park, IL, has started their engines to be the first non-profit to hold a private event at the brand new Klairmont Auto Collection in Chicago, IL. The event will be held on... - February 10, 2012 - Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation
CONTESA Announces Enhanced Education Sponsorship Programme for AIDS Orphans in Zambia
CONTESA Charity has extended their educational reach to provide support to vulnerable children who have been affected by the AIDS virus in Zambia. - February 10, 2012 - CONTESA
HRPS Announces Speaker Lineup for 2012 Global Conference
HR People & Strategy (HRPS), formerly the Human Resource Planning Society, today announced its lineup of speakers for the 35th annual HRPS Global Conference, May 6-9 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan. Key human capital management experts and thought leaders from Fortune 500... - February 09, 2012 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Shelter Dogs in Los Angeles Area Receive Pet Food Donation from Purina® Pets for People (TM)
Thousands of pounds of dog food donated to local animal shelters and rescue groups will allow them to save more lives. - February 09, 2012 - Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc.
Celebrity Artist William Quigley Donates Works to be Auctioned at Celebrity Event in New York to Raise Funds for Charity
Celebrity Artist William Quigley donates print from his limited edition series of his new works to the Seeds of Africa Fund to be auctioned off at their February 13th Star Studded Charity event in New York City. - February 09, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund
International Arts Movement Welcomes Wunderkammer Company's EX: Collaborative Creation
Creative Collaboration honors and breaks surrealist conventions, bringing a diverse collection of artists together, conversing through corpses. - February 09, 2012 - International Arts Movement
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Talk Coming to Ohio University Lancaster on February 11
Learn about the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and what you can do to help a child in need. - February 09, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Helps Students with Special Needs
Green Chimneys staff see positive impact resulting from 10 classroom aquariums funded by the Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom Grant Program. - February 09, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Chattanooga Film Society Continues the Southern Circuit Independent Film Series with "The Toe Tactic"
The Chattanooga Film Society is holding a screening of the independent film "The Toe Tactic" and a Q and A session with the director of the film will follow. - February 08, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Sustainable Demonstration Project at Scotland Yards Golf Club Taking Shape
Audubon Lifestyles is coordinating the project at the Scotland Yards Golf Club which is aimed at implementing sustainable management practices on a golf facility. - February 08, 2012 - ISC-Audubon
Blog Parents Chime in About New York Students with Tourette Syndrome-Like Symptoms
TSParentsOnline asks parents from all over the country for their opinion on this hot-button case, and they have responded. - February 08, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nominate Blankets and Throws Merchant Blanket America for a Service Review at STELLAService.com
Blanket America, a blankets producer and charitable retailer, is encouraging its clientele to nominate it for a customer service review at consumer site STELLAService.com. - February 08, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts
National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization
Inner City and At-Risk Youth Across the Country Hit the Slopes
This weekend inner-city and at-risk youth from across the country were buckling and lacing up their ski and snowboard boots for their first day on the slopes. Thanks to a collaboration of snow sport organizations from coast to coast, more than 300 disadvantaged children and teens experienced the... - February 08, 2012 - SkiDUCK: Skiing and Snowboarding for Disabled and Underprivileged Children and older Kids
Marin Services for Women is Closing Its Doors
Venerable Marin institution ceases operations due to financial difficulties. - February 07, 2012 - Marin Services for Women
UCP Becomes the Fiscal Sponsor of the Blake Institute of Technology Foundation
The Blake Institute of Technology Foundation partners with the business community to create/provide internships in the Information Technology and Computer Science arena along with offering real life work experience to inner city high school students, physically handicapped, veterans and the hearing impaired to inspire them to reach their maximum potential and become significant contributors to society. - February 07, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
'Stache Dash Running Race Celebrates Entrepreneurs
This for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs event will benefit local microfinance organization, Opportunity Fund. - February 06, 2012 - Picnic Dash Productions
Samaritan’s Feet Partners with Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Gordon Chambers
Recording Artist Gordon Chambers and Music Cares – Charlotte Partner with Barefoot Entertainment to Provide Shoes of Hope for Children in Need - February 05, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Tourette Syndrome Families Sing Praises About Value of Annual NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend
This year's event will be the eighth and will take place June 8-10 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County. - February 05, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water
Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water
World Renowned Architect and Inventor Michael Reynolds to Lecture in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the most toxic, blighted, and unemployed cities in America. In response to this growing crisis, Yeadon based nonprofit LoveLovingLove Inc. has been working for over three years to bring an “Earthship” to the ailing city. In April, they will be one step closer. - February 05, 2012 - LoveLovingLove Inc
Eight Virtues Martial Arts Offering Inner City Kids Martial Arts Instruction
Eight Virtues Martial Arts is Working with Compton Heights Baptist Church to Offer Inner City Kids Martial Arts Instruction - February 04, 2012 - Eight Virtues Martial Arts
Arm The Animals Clothing Launches Exclusive Items to Begin Collaborative Fundraising Campaign on Kickstarter.com
The Upstart Charitable T-shirt Company is Offering Supporters an Opportunity to Collaborate on New Designs for Spring 2012 Line @ www.armtheanimals.com/fund. - February 04, 2012 - Arm The Animals Clothing
Free Small Business Certifications Classes in February
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host two free Small Business Certification classes on Tuesday, February 21 from 9 – 11 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 151 E. - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Free Renewable Energy Grant Workshop
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and Aries Energy will host a Renewable Energy Grant Workshop on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of... - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Central Scholarship Appoints New Program Manager
Central Scholarship has named Jennifer Bauer as Program Manager. In her role as Program Manager, Jennifer will work with Central Scholarship’s program department to generate interest in and to administer Central Scholarship’s funding programs. Jennifer will work closely with students as... - February 04, 2012 - Central Scholarship
Smith Applauds Hawaii Taking Step Forward on Kelsey's Law
Kelsey’s Law Helps Law Enforcement Locate People Who Are in Danger of Harm via Cell Phone Records - February 03, 2012 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Blankets and Throws Retailer Blanket America Promotes Its New Selection of High Thread Count Sheet Sets
American blanket manufacturer and charitable organization Blanket America is spotlighting its newly enhanced high thread count cotton sheet set lines. - February 03, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Sandlot Solutions, Inc. Names Joseph Casper Chief Executive Officer
Provider-Created Health Information Exchange Organization Welcomes Industry Veteran - February 03, 2012 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Prominent New Yorkers Come Together in Charity for Africa
Seeds of Africa Fund celebrity fundraiser with a Valentine spin on auction will be held in New York City during fashion week. Celebrity and Societies are coming together to help raise funding for the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. - February 02, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund
Green Houstonians Get Big Discounts on Organics for Recycling
Recycle Bank now partnering with Central City Co-op to reward participating recyclers in the Houston area. - February 02, 2012 - Central City Co-op
Spillman Technologies Receives IJIS Institute Award
Member Appreciation Award Presented at Winter Industry Briefing - February 02, 2012 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Publishes New White Paper
FBI CJIS background check process for contractor personnel. - February 02, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Pulp Classic to be Performed at the 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 this March. - February 01, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pituitary Community Announces Second National Convention
Acromegaly Community is hosting its second annual convention, and announces a premium lineup of speakers. - February 01, 2012 - Acromegaly Community, Inc.
Enable America and Tampa Bay Lightning Team Up to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Enable America, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is partnering with the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation to honor disabled American veterans and wounded warriors. - February 01, 2012 - Enable America
Barefoot Entertainment Ambassadors Bring Hope to Children Through Samaritan’s Feet
The 2012 season of entertainment events is lining up as non-profit Samaritan’s Feet continues to partner with artists, churches and event planners to raise funds for shoes for children in need around the world. - January 30, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
University Team usa Netball Trials Announced
Netball America (www.netballamerica.com) announced today the date and location for the final round of the University Team USA Netball tryouts. No Netball experience necessary, team oriented, sports minded women is all that is needed and our world class coaches will teach you a game that will take... - January 30, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
Shop For Change Donates 25 Percent of All Profits
A stay at home mom has started the online retail store Shop For Change as a way of giving back and teaching her kids the value of helping others. - January 30, 2012 - Shop For Change
IASP Launches Clusters and Contagion in Suicidal Behavior Special Interest Group
The International Association for Suicide Prevention announces the launch of a Special Interest Group devoted to deepening understanding of clusters and contagion in suicidal behaviour. - January 28, 2012 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
ULI Michigan to Honor Sidney Forbes with Lifetime Achievement Award
The founder of The Forbes Company is being recognized for his contributions to real estate development and the quality of life in the metropolitan community. The award will be presented at a dinner on May 17 at the Book Cadillac in Detroit. - January 28, 2012 - Urban Land Institute Michigan
Lakeside Appoints David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to Board of Directors
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare, a non-profit organization providing mental health care services in Orange County, Florida has appointed David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to its esteemed Board of Directors. - January 28, 2012 - Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare
Minnesota Atheists & American Atheists Launch Billboard Campaign
Minnesota Atheists and American Atheists are co-sponsoring billboards in Minneapolis and St. Paul From January 23 to February 19, 2012. The billboard space is rented from CBS Outdoor billboard company. Minnesota Atheists is a Local Partner of the national American Atheists organization. The... - January 27, 2012 - Minnesota Atheists
Tourette Syndrome Mother Thrilled with In-Service Presentation to Her Child’s School Teachers
Janine Howley, on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, spoke Dec. 13 about TS to the faculty of the Milford Brooks School. - January 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome