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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

Nashville Church of Scientology Staff and Parishioners Launch “The Way To Happiness” Campaign

Staff and parishioners of the Nashville Church of Scientology kicked off the New Year by launching a campaign for happy living. - January 07, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

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

Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2011 Heads to Subcommittee

Bill was introduced Dec. 20 by New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires. - January 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Somerset Patriots and New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome to Host TS Awareness Day on April 29

Tickets are available now to this important event, which will feature a proclamation from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and recognitions of Scholarships, Educator and Healthcare Provider of the Year. - January 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

iVolunteer NY Now Selling Tickets for Its Gala in Support of NYC Volunteer Opportunities to Provide Companionship to Holocaust Survivors

Not-for-profit organization iVolunteer NY, which enables young volunteers to help the elderly holocaust survivors in their communities, is now offering tickets for its 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. Available online at http://www.iVolunteerNY.com, iVolunteer NY offers five different ticket packages to raise funds to benefit the organization’s nationwide efforts in the new year. - January 06, 2012 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories

Low Carbon Energy Challenge for Budding Young Engineers with the Smallpeice Trust

Newcastle University is hosting an exciting Low Carbon Energy Challenge from 23rd to 26th July 2012 for fifty 15 and 16 year olds students (Year 11) from across the UK. - January 06, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust

Songs for Horse Lovers ... CD by Northwest Singer-Songwriter

Through horses and music, Laurie Lee Lewis found medicine to heal from a brain injury... "ears ringing and all!" - January 05, 2012 - Under The Rainbow Creations

First Member of West Valley Boys & Girls Club, Now a Single Father, Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family

Jaylen Castillo, a four-year-old boy who lost his mother earlier this year in a car accident, has received a grant from Extended Family designed to help him move forward with his education. Extended Family is a nonprofit charitable organization focused on assisting single parent families. - January 05, 2012 - Extended Family

Local Surgeon Runs in Southern California Half Marathon to Give Gift of Sight

Orange County ophthalmologist raises funds and awareness for annual Gift of Sight eye clinic in Guatemala. - January 05, 2012 - Humanity First

NAFA Explains Risk Management with New Webinar Series

NAFA Fleet Management Association continues its series of educational webinars with Risk Management 101, which runs February 6 through March 1. - January 05, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

The Jumping Brook Country Club Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the Sustainable Golf Facility Program

The Jumping Brook Country Club recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member. - January 05, 2012 - ISC-Audubon

Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Now Available to 7th and 8th Grade Teachers

The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, is expanding to include 7th and 8th grade teachers as eligible for funding for classroom pets and supplies. - January 05, 2012 - Pet Care Trust

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List

Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Blanket America Encourages Charity During the Holidays with CHOOSE HAITI Bracelets, T-Shirts and Blankets

Blankets retailer Blanket America is promoting its CHOOSE HAITI initiative in time for the holidays with colorful bracelets and t-shirts for sale. - January 04, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

Community Workforce Solutions Announces New Board Members

CWS announces new Board Members for 2012. - January 04, 2012 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.

Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Mining Engineers

A Mining and Minerals course will be held for thirty 15 to 17 year old (Years 11 and 12) students at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus between the 16th and 19th July 2012. - January 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust

Lawrence History Center to Open Exhibit, "Short Pay! All Out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012

The Lawrence History Center will open a bilingual exhibit, "Short pay! All out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on the sixth floor of the Everett Mill (15 Union St., Lawrence, MA) to commemorate the Centennial of the Bread and Roses Strike. This event... - January 03, 2012 - Lawrence History Center

Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Structural Engineers

Coventry University will be hosting and sponsoring an inspiring Structural Engineering course for fifty 16 and 17 year olds (Year 12) from 24th to 27th July 2012. - January 01, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust

Money Habitudes Named Personal Finance Book of the Month by The Washington Post

Award-winning personal finance activity helps people better understand their habits and attitudes about money and talk about the taboo topic. - December 31, 2011 - LifeWise

NJCTS Announces Introduction of Federal Legislation for Tourette Syndrome

New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires proposes ground-breaking TS bill - December 31, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Announces January 11th Guest Speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn, LCSW, Psy.D.

The Tourette Connection and the Chicago Community Group (affiliates of Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois) are pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn at the Jan 11 Community Group meeting located at B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL at 7:00 pm. Dr. Shana is one of the featured psychologists on A&E's true-life docuseries "Obsessed." She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, TS, and others. See tsa-illinois.org for more info - December 31, 2011 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter

NJCTS Teen Says More Education Needed About Tourette Syndrome and Anti-Bullying

Northern New Jersey student Emily Fleischman aiming this message to students, parents and teachers through powerful power-point presentation. - December 31, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Educational Charity the Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Railway Systems Engineers

From 16th to 19th July 2012, the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education at the University of Birmingham will host a Railway Systems Engineering course for fifty 15 to 17 year olds (Years 11 and 12) from across the UK. - December 31, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Lab Rescue of the LRCP Rescued Record 900 Labs in 2011

Lab Rescue of the LRCP rescued more than 900 dogs in 2011, a record for the group. The number of Labs rescued has increased 37 percent since 2008 due to the bad economy. The group must raise an additional $75,000 to continue its lifesaving work. - December 30, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.

Fallen Warrior Foundation Launched to Benefit Military Families

Surviving spouses and children of our fallen heroes will be provided with counseling, financial aid, and educational assistance. - December 30, 2011 - Fallen Warrior Foundation

American Tavern Poker Launches Fundraiser Program

Charitable organizations are now reaping the rewards of free online poker play. Advertising sponsors fund contributions to good causes and provide $75,000 in cash and prizes as incentive to players. - December 30, 2011 - American Tavern Entertainment

Michelle's Place Receives "Hope For Holidays" Grant

Michelle’s Place will receive a $1,000 “Hope For Holidays” grant from GreaterGood Network's The Breast Cancer Site. - December 30, 2011 - GreaterGood

Church of Scientology Announces Arts Seminars in 2012

The Church of Scientology announced this week that it is filling up its schedule for 2012 with seminars to help aspiring artists. - December 30, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Friends of Felines Wins Grand Prize in Final Round of 2011 Shelter+ Challenge

In the fourth and final round of voting of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2011 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, Friends of Felines in Defiance, OH, won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Since the Challenges began in 2008, more than 250 animal rescue groups in North America have received $910,000 in grants funded by GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site. - December 29, 2011 - GreaterGood

Humanity First Team Travels to Ghana for Water for Life Project

Refurbishing 50 Water Pumps with Humanity First Ghana Team. - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First

Vice President of Liberia Inaugurates Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute

On November 24, 2011, the official opening of the Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute took place with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Joseph N. Boakai, as the chief guest and keynote speaker. More than twenty dignitaries attended the ceremony, including the... - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First

Duchenne Alliance Invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is Helping to Speed Progress Toward a Cure.

Duchenne Alliance invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is helping to speed progress toward a cure. This a revolutionary step in the work to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - December 27, 2011 - Duchenne Alliance

Sacramento-Based Animal Rescue to Receive Sweet Benefits

Red Rover has been named the January 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1987, Red Rover focuses on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and... - December 27, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate

NJCTS Teen Representative Answers Questions About Tourette Syndrome from Roosevelt School Students

Emily Fleischman talked to nearly 140 fifth- and sixth-graders about why kids with TS should not be bullied and should be treated the same as everyone else. - December 25, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Celebrity Waiter Dinner Serves Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Foundation

Local “celebrity” waiters were loud, unruly, and even outlandish at times, but they did the job serving up food and fun at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by The Roadhouse Café December 5 in Fort Myers. The event raised more than $17,000 to benefit... - December 24, 2011 - Heights Foundation

Second Annual "Cooking for a Cause" Class Scheduled

Andyfood Culinary Studio partners with GaitWay Conductive Education to raise funds for the 2012 Phoenix Summer Camp for Children with Cerebral Palsy. - December 24, 2011 - Individual Achievements Association dba GaitWay

Enable America Celebrates Record Setting 2011

In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the... - December 24, 2011 - Enable America

Smallpeice Trusts Seeks Budding Young Naval Architects

The Smallpeice Trust's Naval Architecture course will take place at the University of Plymouth from 23rd to 26th July 2012. - December 24, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

World’s Highest Gig 2012

In May 2012 Music4Children goes to the highest trek in the world on the Mount Everest to break the world record for the highest gig in the world to raise money for there orphanage in Nepal. - December 24, 2011 - Music4Children

2011 Year in Review – Church of Scientology Spearheads Program to Eradicate Drug Abuse in Tennessee

The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 23, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Fifth Annual "Run For Young" to be Held on Saturday, Jan. 7

5K Race to Raise Awareness of Youth Drinking and Driving, Will Benefit Local High Schools. - December 23, 2011 - Run for Young

Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Nanotechnology Course

From 2nd to 5th July 2012, the University of Leeds will be hosting a Nanotechnology course for thirty 16 and 17 year olds (Year 12) to offer them a rare opportunity to discover the significance of this rapidly expanding subject though a combination of stimulating hands-on projects and eye opening lab tours. - December 23, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Horse Rescue Haven Featured in Two TV News Broadcasts

Horse Rescue Haven shown in Thanksgiving and Christmas TV news broadcasts. - December 22, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven

Sacramento Nonprofit Offers a Unique Gift That Supports the Community

For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance

iVolunteerNY.com Hosts 2012 iVolunteer Gala in Support of Holocaust Survivor NYC Volunteer Opportunities

iVolunteer NY, an organization empowering young New Yorkers to help the elderly by connecting with Holocaust survivors, is now selling tickets for the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. - December 22, 2011 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories

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