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NCATA Expands Membership for 2012-13 Season
The National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association welcomes two new collegiate members. - December 02, 2011 - National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association
Give an Abused Horse a Happy Holiday
How individuals and businesses can donate to Horse Rescue Haven, an IRS-approved 501c3 charity, to give abused horses a happy holiday. - December 02, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
BlanketAmerica.com Features Contemporary and Classic Blankets for Sale with New Tourmaline Bedspread
Blanket America is promoting its new Tourmaline line of bedding, which corresponds with many of the online store's blankets and throws. - December 02, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Thompson Valley Liquor Announces Official Drop-Off Location for Toys for Tots for the Holidays and a Major Expansion Doubling their Service Size
Thompson Valley Liquor’s (www.thompsonvalleyliquor.com) Mike McDonald, a former active duty United States Marine, has not only expanded his store, doubling the size to 10,000 sq ft, but his store has become an official drop-off location for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation during the holidays. - December 02, 2011 - theNALA
The Mission in Citrus Homeless Shelters Celebrate Their Third Anniversary of Helping Each Other
Homeless veterans, men, women, and children are now helping themselves back onto their feet and into society. And they are succeeding at a very high rate. They work together as a family helping each other with a hand up, and not a hand out. - December 01, 2011 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Brad M. Westlake as Accountant and Systems Administrator
Westlake also will be responsible for database administration and improvements, maintaining hardware, software and telecommunications systems and serving as the primary contact for consultants and service providers in these operations support areas. - December 01, 2011 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Passports with Purpose Unites More Than 100 Travel Bloggers to Build Two Libraries in Zambia
Fourth Annual Online Fundraiser Leverages Social Media to Raise Funds for Room to Read - November 30, 2011 - Passports with Purpose
Elephant Family Has Opened a Christmas Gift Shop
Elephant Family has opened a charity gift shop on Broadwick Street called "Jungle Bells" for all your Christmas gifts with a conservation twist. - November 30, 2011 - Elephant Family
More Than 505 Million Bowls Filled by Free Clicks and Holiday Shopping at the Animal Rescue Site
The Animal Rescue Site announced today that clicks and shopping have filled more than 505 million bowls for pets in shelters and sanctuaries. The Animal Rescue Site’s “Click Here To Give” purple button provides a quick and easy way for people to support their favorite charity... - November 30, 2011 - GreaterGood
UGIVE.ORG’s UCREW Students Announced
UGIVE.ORG Dayton's UCREW advisory board students are announced. - November 30, 2011 - UGIVE.ORG Dayton
Get Hooked on Dancing While Fundraising for Sponsor Seniors, Inc.
What's happening this weekend? At the Atrium Dance Studio in Pennsauken, NJ, Sunday December 4, 2011 7PM-11:30PM Get Hooked on Dancing FUNdraiser for Sponsor Seniors, Inc. (public charity). - November 29, 2011 - Sponsor Seniors, Inc.
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Ne-Yo Hosts His Annual Compound Foundation Giving Tour®
The Boys and Girls Club Joins R&B Superstar Ne-Yo and Compound Foundation to Celebrate and Bring Joy to Children of the Foster Care System. - November 29, 2011 - Compound Foundation
Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival is Coming to Town: December 2 and 3
The Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival," Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at CCS, and the time when dedicated Cat Care Society volunteers show off their amazing baking skills, helping raise funds for the shelter's cat residents and programs. - November 28, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2011 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 37-year tradition with its announcement of performances of the full-length Nutcracker in the Hartford, CT area with guest artists from Ballet Hispanico, Mario I. Espinoza and Kimberly Van Woesik, and from Chicago, Darren McIntyre and Jennifer Grapes, most recently with the Milwaukee Ballet. - November 27, 2011 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Artlightenment Takes the Stage in Its Third Annual Year at the Church of Scientology
The Artlightenment film and art festival drew hundreds in its third annual year. - November 25, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Blanket America Provides 510 Blankets to Hurricane Irene Flooding Victims
Blanket America recently donated 510 fleece blankets to support flooding victims of Hurricane Irene in Greene County, N.Y. - November 25, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Souter Charitable Trust Announces US$1 Million Donation to the Against Malaria Foundation for Anti Malaria Mosquito Nets
The Souter Charitable Trust today announced a US$1 million donation to the UK charity the Against Malaria Foundation to fund long-lasting insecticide treated nets to protect people at risk from malaria. This is one of the Trust’s single largest donations to date. Betty and Brian Souter... - November 25, 2011 - Against Malaria Foundation
HeartShare Human Services and National Grid Launch Mobile Donation Campaign to Support Annual Heating Fund
Text WARM to 27722 to Donate and Support Families That Need Help Staying Warm - November 25, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Thousands of Texas Medicaid Recipients with Disabilities to Lose Access to Care
Medicaid recipients in Texas, including more than 510,000 people with disabilities, are set to lose access to care if the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements proposed rate cuts for therapy services. The HHSC has proposed an across the board average cut to therapy services... - November 24, 2011 - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
CharityBlooms.org Offers Charity Supporters a New and Unique Way to Give Back
CharityBlooms.org helps build charity revenue base by generating income whenever their supporters order flowers, gifts, floral arrangements, baskets, and other items from 1800Flowers.com. With Thanksgiving this month and Christmas holidays, CharityBlooms.org and 1800Flowers.com have partnered to create an exciting way for charities to receive a new source of revenue in these difficult economic times. - November 24, 2011 - CharityBlooms.org
Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Use of Violence Against Egyptian Civilians
In light of the saddening turn of events that have taken place in Egypt over the past few days, the undersigned, Egyptian Expatriates, strongly condemn the use of force to silence the voices of the people of Egypt. The recent turn of violent events in Egypt is the consequence of the growing public... - November 23, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance
BlanketAmerica.com Debuts Direct-from-Manufacturer Shower Curtains to Coordinate with Its Stock of Blankets and Throws
Blanket America is promoting its discounted shower curtains, which coordinate with many of the blankets manufacturer's other textiles for bedroom and bathroom use. - November 23, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Titusville Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 23
The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville will host the community's annual Thanksgiving Eve service--a long-time collaboration of the village's Methodist, Catholic, and Presbyterian congregations--on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. - November 23, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Happy Centennial Plus to Two Oldest Jewish Resident Camps
The two oldest Jewish resident camps in the nation–both founded in 1902–will be celebrating their 110th anniversaries soon, and they’ll be throwing themselves big birthday bashes. Surprise Lake Camp in Cold Spring, New York, and Tamarack Camps in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, both... - November 23, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Carolina Panthers Charities and Charlotte Rescue Mission Partner with Samaritan’s Feet to Provide New Shoes for Homeless Guests at a Community Meal on Thanksgiving Day
Samaritan’s Feet and 200 volunteers will bring hope and new athletic shoes to 400 neighbors in the Charlotte area. Through a grant provided by the Carolina Panthers Charities, Samaritan’s Feet has partnered with the Charlotte Rescue Mission to identify men and women in need and put new... - November 23, 2011 - Samaritan's Feet International
Cali Blue, the Unisex Beach Fragrance on a Charitable Mission, Offers Promotional Retail Price for Holiday Shopping
Unisex ocean breeze fragrance, Cali Blue, is offering a special promotional retail price of $25.00 plus free shipping for this holiday shopping season, with 10% of sale proceeds going to build clean water wells. - November 22, 2011 - AromaEarth
Cat Care Society is Now a Registered Non-Profit at GivingFirst.org, Participating in the Second Annual Colorado Gives Day December 6th
Cat Care Society (CCS) has been accepted as a registered non-profit organization at GivingFirst.org, a program of the Community First Foundation, and will be participating in the second annual Colorado Gives Day on December 6. This is the second year for Colorado Gives Day and, similar to last year, processing fees will be covered by Community First Foundation, FirstBank and local foundations so that 100 percent of Colorado Gives Day donations go directly to nonprofit organizations such as CCS. - November 22, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Be a Part of the Challenge, Help Surprise Lake Camp Raise $110,000 for Their 110th Birthday
The cornerstone of Surprise Lake Camp’s mission since 1902 has been a commitment to scholarships for children who cannot otherwise afford a camp experience. Surprise Lake gives $900,000 a year in scholarships. - November 22, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County Hosts Walk-in Counseling Clinic Open Houses
This winter Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) is hosting two open houses at their walk-in counseling clinics located in Alliston and Bradford, Ontario. - November 20, 2011 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
Surprise Lake Camp Kicks Off It's 110th Anniversary Celebrations with Deep Discount Announcement
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. To jumpstart the agency’s festivities, the famed camp has announced that its popular “Get Your Feet Wet” introductory program will cost only $110. “We thought this would be a great way to attract new campers... - November 19, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
New Jersey Walks for TS Founder and Inspiration Talk About Event's Roots
Teenagers Emily Carrara, T.J. Stanley played a big part in establishing the second annual walk and have a lot to say about Tourette Syndrome, too. - November 19, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Offers Branded Apparel and Accessories Helping Good People, Good Pets and Good Causes This Holiday Season
GoodPawsGoodCause.org, a Trafford, Pennsylvania manufacturer of branded apparel and accessories for good people and good pets is helping good causes this holiday season. - November 19, 2011 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
"KUDURA" Rural Village Energy Solution from Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Could be Answer for Africa’s Poorest
The people of Sidonge "A" Kenya choose a renewable energy solution to lift themselves out of poverty and fight climate change in Africa. - November 19, 2011 - RVE.SOL
Band of Jugglers to Help Entertain Crowd at New Jersey Walks for TS Event
Walk, to benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, will take place Saturday, Nov. 19, at Borough Park in Mendham, N.J. - November 18, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The News & Observer Donates to the Tarheel Golf Foundation: Kids Benefit
The News & Observer, based out of Raleigh, NC, presented a generous contribution to the Tarheel Golf Foundation, Inc. An offer from The News & Observer that started out as a great deal for local golfers turned into a helping hand for junior golfers. Julie Parker, N&O ZONE Rewards... - November 18, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Center for the Advancement of Science in Space Welcomes New Staff
The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) - the non-profit entity recently selected by NASA to maximize use of the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory (ISS NL) - has hired three senior executives to direct the Operations, Marketplace Development and Economic... - November 18, 2011 - The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space
Indra Public Relation Promotes The Max Cure Foundation Launch of "Max Cure Beyond Barriers" Initiative with John Franco, NY Mets, and Trent Tucker, NY Knicks
Max Cure Foundation Launches “Max Cure Beyond Barriers” Initiative as Part of an Effort to Support Families Battling Pediatric Cancer - November 18, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Debuts New Camellia Comforter Set
Blanket America, leading blankets manufacturer and creator of the BUY 1, GIVE 1 charitable American blanket buying model, recently revealed its new Camellia seven-piece comforter set. - November 18, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Florida Literacy Coalition Receives National Award for Health Literacy Initiative
The Florida Literacy Coalition was recently presented with the United States Conference of Adult Literacy’s (USCAL) Award for Program Innovation and Collaboration for the development of the Florida Health Literacy Initiative. - November 18, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition
St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Producers of “Jingle Hell” Movie Announce Holiday Promotion
This holiday season, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the producers of the independent film “Jingle Hell,” in conjunction with the film’s distributor Janson Media, are teaming up to raise money for kids’ cancer research. - November 17, 2011 - St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Pet Care Trust Names New President
Brent Weinmann, CEO of Vitakraft Sunseed, Inc. has been selected to take over as President of The Pet Care Trust after Lew Sutton steps down after 9 years of service. - November 17, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
Creative Financing for Independent Films
The Chattanooga Film Society will host a panel discussion this Thursday at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of creative financing for independent films. The expert panel will feature veteran actor Dylan Kussman (Dead Poets Society), director Jeff Burr, and local filmmaker Drew Belz. - November 17, 2011 - Chattanooga Film Society
BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Offers Free Christmas Shipping on Orders of $75 or More
Blanket America - a woven blanket manufacturer, distributor, and BUY 1, GIVE 1 charity - is urging customers to take advantage of its blankets and shipping deals. - November 17, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome to Feature Sparkee the Mascot at New Jersey Walks for TS Event
Walk set to take place Saturday, Nov. 19, at Borough Park in Mendham, N.J. - November 16, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Rolls Out Second Blog in a Week
Center's latest venture, Teens4TS, a blog for teenagers with TS by teenagers with TS, comes on the heels of last week's successful launch of TSParentsOnline. - November 16, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Pets for Patriots Offers New Ways to Connect Veterans with Last-Chance Pets
Not-for-profit marks anniversary with new site and tools to help veterans give shelter pets a second chance at life. - November 16, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
2011 Best of the Lake Design Competition Winners Announced
Lake Norman Home Builders Association recently held its annual design competition highlighting the best construction and design projects submitted by builder and associate members. - November 16, 2011 - Lake Norman Home Builders Association
AmpleHarvest.org Announces "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 15, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Clinicial Trial Success Brings Researchers Closer to a Cure for Blindness
Gene Therapy Restored Sight to Patients with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. - November 14, 2011 - Macula Vision Research Foundation
Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Quality of Life for ESRD Patients
Hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation of Canada, Dr. Russell, MD, FCRP, will review the historical development of transplantation, how it works, and the benefits in terms of quality of life and longevity. - November 14, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada