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Blanket America Encourages Shoppers to Browse Its New Spring Line of Blankets and Cotton Sheet Set Styles
Bedding and blankets retailer Blanket America is celebrating spring with bright comforters and coordinating coverlets. - March 16, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
NJCTS Webinar Series Continues March 28 with Presentation on Sleep and Developmental Disabilities
One-hour presentation by Dr. Lawrence W. Brown will center around lessons for children, especially those with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders - March 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Celebrities Coming to Support HeartShare’s Spring Gala
Who: HeartShare Human Services of New York What: 2012 Spring Gala and Auction When: Thursday, March 22, 2012; Reception: 5:30 pm, Presentation of Awards: 7 pm Where: New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, at 45th Street, New York, NY Scheduled to Attend: Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee Tony... - March 15, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
IJIS Institute Appoints New Courts Advisory Committee Chair
Marlene Martineau of New Dawn Technologies to Chair Newly Formed Institute Committee - March 15, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Blankets and Throws Seller BlanketAmerica.com Covers Los Angeles Mission Donations and More on Company YouTube
Blanket America, a manufacturer of sheet sets, comforters, and blankets for sale, is encouraging shoppers to visit its YouTube profile to learn more about the company's charitable endeavors. - March 15, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Congressman Roe’s “Services for Those Who Have Served” Veteran’s Event
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and ETSU’s College of Business and Technology will host a free “Services for Those Who Have Served” Veteran’s Event on Friday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Millennium Centre, 2001 Millennium... - March 15, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAFA's Annual Conference Heads to St. Louis in April
Fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada will meet in St. Louis April 21-24 for NAFA's annual conference. - March 15, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter to Offer Pet-Care Classes
Beginning in mid-March, the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter will begin offering classes for dog and cat lovers. Classes are $10 each and cover such subjects as “Basic Cat Care,” and “Pet First Aid and CPR.” These classes are open to the public. New classes will be added each... - March 14, 2012 - The Hermitage Cat Shelter
Blanket America Introduces Signature Fleece Blankets to Trigger Automatic Donations to Charity
Blanket America is spotlighting its collection of signature fleece blankets, which are new to the site and currently on sale for short-term introductory prices. - March 14, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
The LGBT Center of Raleigh Receives Trailblazer Award
The LGBT Center of Raleigh, organizer of the second annual OutRaleigh festival themed “All Families Matter,” announces today that the Human Rights Campaign has honored it with the Trailblazer Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has contributed to improving the... - March 14, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
Flutter Forever to Host the 2nd Annual Bridget McGrath Memorial Walk/Run
United Charitable Programs is the fiscal sponsor of Flutter Forever, a program established to celebrate the life of Bridget McGrath by awarding financial scholarships to nursing school students. - March 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Union Miles Development Corporation Celebrates Its 31st Year in Community Development with 10th Annual Dinner Dance Fundraising Auction
Funders, residents and stakeholders come together to support award winners and Union Miles Development's community achievements. - March 14, 2012 - Union Miles Development Corporation
CD Sales Nets Donations for the Troops "We Care" Packages
For The Troops announced today an $815 donation which will be used for postage to ship seventy-one (71) “We Care” packages to our Freedom Fighters serving in a war zone. The donation was the result of proceeds from the sales of the CDs “Our Flag” and “The Statue of... - March 13, 2012 - For The Troops Charity Golf Tournament
US Forest Service Awards Splore Funding to Establish Local Kids' Outdoor Leadership Program
The U.S. Forest Service today awarded more than $17,000 to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest for the EVOLVE Project created by Splore, a local outdoor adventure organization. The purpose of the EVOLVE Project is to develop an outdoor-based career-oriented youth leadership course for at-risk... - March 13, 2012 - Splore
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates Its Third Year Anniversary
The Nashville Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre will be celebrating its third year anniversary in their new church building on 8th Avenue South at the end of April. - March 13, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
The Mission in Citrus Presents Award to Walmart for Their Commitment to Veterans
The Mission in Citrus proudly presents a Veteran's award to Walmart,and Inverness Fl store manager Larry Gamble. Their commitment to Veterans has helped with education, housing, food, and much more. They have committed millions towards Veteran's causes. - March 11, 2012 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Matthew 25: Ministries Establishes Distribution Hubs for Tri-state Disaster Relief
Matthew 25 has established three central distribution hubs in the disaster regions and is using these hubs to ensure the efficient delivery of needed supplies to partners in the devastated areas. Matthew 25’s partners provide real-time information on conditions and needs and Matthew 25: Ministries responds to this information with specifically requested, in-demand supplies on an ongoing basis. Matthew 25: Ministries supplies are currently being distributed through these hubs. - March 11, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
More Than 35 Congressmen Now Signed on as Co-Sposors to Federal Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Bill H.R. 3760, introduced in December by New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires, would greatly aid the search for a cure for the neurological disorder that affects as many as 1 in 100 people. - March 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA Announces Major Agreement with ACT Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues to bolster its role in alternative fuels and clean vehicles through a partnership with ACT Expo. - March 11, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT, Inc.) of South Florida to Hold 13th Annual Golf Classic
Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT, Inc.) will be holding its 13th Annual Golf Classic at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida. DFYIT supports the development of healthy, productive drug free youth in South Florida. - March 10, 2012 - Drug Free Youth in Town
Artist Paul Jauregui Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on GreenUnite.com to Fund Environmental Interactive Exhibit, Ranas Sanar: Healing Frogs
Artist and environmentalist creates crowdfunding project on GreenUnite.com to expand his unique interactive environmental exhibit. - March 09, 2012 - Crowdnetic
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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
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