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National Science Foundation Supports Research Aimed at Reducing the Use of Fertilizer
“The USDA-ARS lab at the Danforth Center can rapidly analyze large genetic populations of the diverse staple crop with the statistically powerful resource of Nested Association Mapping,” said Baxter. - January 27, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
SOS Africa Launches Charity Video Appeal
SOS Africa, a non-profit charity which funds the education and care of underprivileged South African township children, has today launched its first ever charity video. The video’s release marks a crowning moment for SOS Africa, which is currently celebrating its 9th birthday. The video was... - January 27, 2012 - SOS Africa
New Jersey Family Relished Opportunity to Meet Tourette Syndrome Advocate Tim Howard in England
The Kowalskis were the winners of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Team Up with Tim Howard Raffle, getting to watch the goalkeeper play for Everton of the Premier League. - January 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
HOPE Ranch Learning Academy, Hudson, FL "If I Were Your Superhero" Play Fundraiser - Autism Awareness Tampa Bay
Raising Autism awareness in Tampa Bay community through the arts. HOPE Youth Ranch hosts "If I Were Your Superhero." Proceeds to benefit HOPE Ranch Learning academy which teaches children with Autism. HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc. is a 5013c based in Hudson, Florida on a 9 acre ranch focusing on therapeutic services, special education and Equine assist therapy. - January 26, 2012 - HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc.
Veterans Bill of Rights Petition to Help Homeless Veterans and Military Families
A Veterans Bill of Rights petition is being circulated by Project Foot, a Florida based charity for homeless veterans and military families. The Veterans Bill of Rights addresses key issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs such as veteran homelessness, PTSD, discrimination, reintegration and hidden government programs. - January 26, 2012 - Project Foot
IJIS Institute Executive Director Resigns
Steve Ambrosini Will Assume the Role of Executive Director - January 26, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Santa Rosa Consulting and North Texas Specialty Physicians Create Sandlot Solutions, Inc.
Provider-created Health Information Exchange Will Drive Quality, Reduce Costs and Demonstrate ACO Functionality - January 26, 2012 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Eastern National Announces 2011 Award Winners
Eastern National (EN), a not-for-profit cooperating association with the National Park Service, is proud to announce the winners of its annual awards for 2011. Eastern National values the contributions of its staff, partners and vendors in furthering the mission and goals of our partners. The... - January 26, 2012 - Eastern National
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announce New Board Members and Board Chair
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new members to its 2012 Board of Directors, along with the appointment of a new Board Chairman. Making up the organization's Board of Directors are community and business leaders from both Davidson and... - January 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
14 Cats Abandoned at the Hermitage Cat Shelter
Staff members of the Hermitage Cat Shelter discovered a large cage and two pet carriers by the rear gate early Friday morning. The cage and carriers were filled with 14 terrified cats that showed signs of extreme neglect. Staff members suspect that the animals had been held in the cages for an... - January 25, 2012 - The Hermitage Cat Shelter
Carol Meyer Willingham, Soprano, to Sing in Concert Benefiting the SADS Foundation
Carol Meyer Willingham, of Salado, will sing in solo recital Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM as part of the Caliber Oak Chapel Music Series to benefit SADS, an organization that promotes awareness and research of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes. The performance is in memory of Carol's... - January 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Junior League of Greater Orlando Launches “Hoops for Hunger” Charity Gala to Conquer Childhood Hunger and Poverty
Public Tickets Available for Purchase This year, the Junior League of Greater Orlando will host its first March Madness-inspired charity gala, Hoops for Hunger, on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The evening promises such entertainment as music and dancing under the palms of Terrace390’s... - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
Free Educational Fit-n-Fun Fest Planned for Kids and Families in Winter Park
Junior League of Greater Orlando (JLGO) Hosts Kids in the Kitchen Event for Central Florida Families to Promote Importance of Eating Right and Staying Healthy. - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
Woven Blankets Merchandiser Blanket America Promotes Discounted Neebo Dots Twin XL Sheet Set
American blanket retailer Blanket America is offering a nearly 50% discount on its Neebo Dots Twin XL 3PC Sheet Set at www.BlanketAmerica.com. - January 22, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Samaritan’s Feet Receives $1100 Donation from Bank of America Branches
14 Bank of America Branches Volunteer and Donate to Provide Shoes for Children - January 21, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Oregon HEAT Receives a $300,000 Grant from Meyer Memorial Trust for Emergency Energy Assistance
Meyer Memorial Trust (MMT), created by the personal philanthropy and estate of Fred G. Meyer, awarded Oregon HEAT a special grant this month in the amount of $300,000 for emergency energy assistance to help Oregon families who reside beyond the Portland metropolitan area. This is the third such... - January 21, 2012 - Oregon HEAT
Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter – “Have a ‘Roses N Noses’ Valentines Day This Year”
Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association running Valentine's Day campaign to benefit sheltered animals. - January 20, 2012 - Noah's Ark Animal Welfare Association
Local Nonprofit to Host Hope for Honduras Wine Tasting Event
Arlington-based charity Art for Humanity is hosting Hope for Honduras, a wine tasting event with original artwork from Honduras available for purchase. The event will be held at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, VA, January 21 from 1-5 pm. 100 percent of proceeds will go to Hondurans in need. Tickets are $30 online in advance (by January 19) or $35 at the door. - January 19, 2012 - Art for Humanity
Poetry Helping Fast-Growing Teens4TS Blog Gain Worldwide Notoriety
Online publication is affiliated with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and has received nearly 10,000 hits since its inception two months ago. - January 19, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
iVolunteer NY Encourages Last-Minute Ticket Buyers to Sign Up for 2012 Gala and Support Volunteering in NY
iVolunteer NY, an NY volunteer group focused on providing Holocaust survivor care and companionship, is promoting its upcoming fundraising gala, which will occur in Manhattan on January 26. - January 19, 2012 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Children’s Programs for Every Season at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Winter in the woods... then, spring and summer are back for the kids. - January 19, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Enable America Honors North Carolina Businesses and Organizations for Support of People with Disabilities
Enable America, a nonprofit group working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, honored more than two dozen North Carolina businesses and social service organizations for their support of that mission, in an awards ceremony Friday at the North Carolina Governor’s... - January 19, 2012 - Enable America
Indra Public Relations Applauds Tenor Luciano Lamonarca's Release of His 2nd Album "The Impossible Dream" - January 7, 2012
Tenor Luciano Lamonarca released his new album “The Impossible Dream,” in which he explores for the first time the American and Broadway repertoire, recording two of the worldwide famous songs, "Maria" from the musical "West Side Story" and the latter, "The... - January 19, 2012 - Indra Public Relations
Church of Scientology Hosts Tony Harnell’s "How to Succeed in Music" Seminar
Tony Harnell is an internationally famous recording artist who is now helping musicians find opportunity and work in the music industry. - January 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NJCTS Opens Registration for Annual Camp Bernie Family Retreat Weekend
Center also once again will offer Children's Scholarship Award and name Educator of the Year and Healthcare Provider of the Year - January 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dr. Angela Kremers Joins EAST Initiative Staff
Educational non-profit EAST Initiative would like to welcome Dr. Angela Kremers as their new Senior Director of Corporate Strategy. - January 15, 2012 - EAST Initiative
Jasmere.com Becomes GreaterGood Deals
GreaterGood Network CEO Tim Kunin announced today that jasmere.com will now be branded "GreaterGood Deals." Jasmere.com was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies of 2011. The company was added to the GreaterGood Networks in the same year. - January 15, 2012 - GreaterGood
Agape Assistance Helps Homeless Family
Agape Assistance, a nonprofit in Boise, Idaho, is helping its first family, in conjunction with CATCH – a nationally recognized organization. - January 15, 2012 - Agape Assistance Association
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. Supports Darton College Students in Camp Adventure
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. supports five Darton College students of Albany, Georgia being accepted into an international internship program called, Camp Adventure. This is a history-making moment for the institution and the individual students. The Darton College students accepted into the program are:... - January 15, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
The Founders Fund, Inc. Honored Past and Present Trustees at 2011 Scholars Luncheon
The Founders Fund celebrated 20 years of making a difference to the students of Collier County and honored those scholarship recipients at the 2011 Scholars Luncheon. - January 15, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
NJCTS' First Webinar of 2012 to Focus on Emotion Regulation
One-hour presentation will be geared toward parents for help with children and teenagers - January 15, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
47 Children to Smile Wider in 2012 Thanks to AnniesBid.com and Operation Smile
AnniesBid.com, a new auction website, raises more than $11,000 in just six months for global medical charity, Operation Smile, changing the smiles and lives of 47 children and adults suffering from cleft lip and palate. - January 14, 2012 - AnniesBid.com
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Announces 2011 Grant Teaff Coach of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has selected University of Virginia’s Head Football Coach Mike London as the recipient of the 2011 FCA Grant Teaff Coach of the Year Award and former Duke University and Rice University Head Football Coach Fred Goldsmith as the recipient of the 2011 FCA... - January 14, 2012 - The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Young Rembrandts Named in Top 500 Franchises in the United States
Young Rembrandts, the nation’s top ranked art enrichment program, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 287 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, No. 55 in Low Cost franchises and No. 87 in Top Home-Based Franchises. Having opened its first franchise in 2001, Young Rembrandts is the only children’s art enrichment program ranked in the Top 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine. - January 14, 2012 - Young Rembrandts Inc.
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Vaults to the Ninth Spot in All-Time Lenders on Popular Microlending Site, Kiva
The microlending team, Accountants for Social Good, whose inception occurred less than nine months ago, currently sits at #9 in the all time list of total amount lent in the Business category of Kiva. - January 14, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family
Shop for Change
ChangeJars.com, a new website started by three college students, allows users to shop for change. You can shop name brand stores and a percentage of your purchase is donated to the cause you choose. - January 13, 2012 - ChangeJars
Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K Race at the University of Maryland Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Speaks on April 14th, 2012 in College Park, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the local chapter of North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 4th annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 14, 2012... - January 13, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
New Gifts at The Hunger Site Help Healthcare in Nepal
The Hunger Site’s Gift That Gives More (tm) program recently expanded to include five more Gifts to benefit healthcare projects in Nepal. - January 12, 2012 - GreaterGood
Samaritan’s Feet Organizes Initiative to Benefit Thousands in Need in Honor of MLK National Day of Service
Humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Feet again partners with volunteers across the United States to serve deserving individuals with new shoes and a message of hope in honor of MLK’s legacy of service. - January 12, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
American Blanket Manufacturer and Charity Organization Blanket America Announces Limited-Time $5 Flat-Rate Shipping Deal
Blanket America, a blankets retailer and charity that donates one blanket to the needy for every textile purchased, is announcing its limited-time $5 flat-rate shipping deal. - January 12, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
IJIS Institute Publishes New White Papers
Two new committee-authored technology perspectives. - January 11, 2012 - IJIS Institute
NJCTS Seeks New Year's Resolutions from Tourette Syndrome Families
Entries already are piling up on the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's TSParentsOnline blog, which has been live on the Internet for two months. - January 11, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Eastern National Announces 2012 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest Winners
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for U.S. National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select 10 images taken at national parks—one national and nine regional, based on the geographical regions of the national park system—for the collectible... - January 09, 2012 - Eastern National
Local Non-Profit to Help Develop & Shape Youth Leaders; Motivate for the Future
E.E.L Program—Encouragement and Empowerment of Leadership, will demonstrate to city youths the importance of being encouraged and empowered in order to become leaders and trailblazers in society. - January 09, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
Gary Oppenheimer from AmpleHarvest.org to Speak at TEDxManhattan "Changing The Way We Eat" on January 21, 2012
www.TEDxManhattan.org - Oppenheimer to talk about the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - Find or host a Viewing Party in your Area to watch the Live Webcast. www.AmpleHarvest.org/TEDx - January 08, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Humanity First Haiti Director Travels to Panama with Loyola Global Brigade Volunteers
Doctor and volunteers to provide free medical and dental care to local communities - January 08, 2012 - Humanity First
"One Split Second" Charity Dinner and Silent Auction to Benefit The F.I.L.M. Project
One year anniversary celebration for The F.I.L.M. Project founded in January 2011. The event is a celebration of the lives touched through the work of The F.I.L.M. Project, and will premier the documentary "One Split Second" which is a glimpse into the lives of FILM families and their... - January 08, 2012 - The F.I.L.M. Project
Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Naval Architects
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust has launched its new 2012 course timetable and is now seeking hundreds of 13 to 17 year old students to sample their taster engineering courses. Any student can apply to attend a wide range of subsidised four-day residential courses which take... - January 07, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust