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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woven Blankets and Sheets Distributor Blanket America Promotes New Comforter Sets for Winter

Charitable blankets and throws manufacturer Blanket America is encouraging customers to stock up on warm, inexpensive bedding for the winter. - December 22, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

Plan Canada Applauds "International Day of the Girl Child" Declaration

Day to Recognize Girls’ Rights Led by Passion and Commitment of Canadians - December 22, 2011 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl

Students to Jump on Board a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust

The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Nuclear Marine Engineering course at Royal Navy base HMS Sultan in Portsmouth from 30th July to 2nd August 2012. - December 22, 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

AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"

Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org

West Trenton Community Center to Host Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner

The West Trenton Community Center, an independent non-profit, assisted by the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, will host more than 350 Trenton residents for a free Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 6 p.m. - December 21, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville

Empowered Flower Girl Announces National Mentoring Month Campaign

Empowered Flower Girl CEO and long-time mentor Rasheda Kamaria announces the second-annual “MenTEEs: T-Shirts for a Cause” campaign in observance of National Mentoring Month in January. - December 21, 2011 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC

Aya Academy of Excellence Bridges North and South Metro Atlanta to Assist the Atlanta Children’s Shelter

A team of volunteers from Aya Academy of Excellence, led by Johns Creek resident Stephanie Hunte, reached out to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter to assist in their annual Holiday House event. Each year, the shelter galvanizes volunteers to provide toys, books, clothes and household goods for... - December 21, 2011 - Aya Academy of Excellence

$240,000 in Service-Based Scholarships Announced for 30 Eighth Graders– Just in Time for the Holidays

The Catholic Community Foundation announced today that $240,000 in scholarships will be awarded– just in time for the holidays. On December 13, 2011 the Foundation’s volunteer Christian Service Awards committee, chaired by President and CEO of National Bank of Arizona, Keith Maio, met... - December 21, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation

Shoes For Crews Donates Shoes to Samaritan’s Feet to Distribute and Share Hope with People Around the World

Shoes For Crews, producers of premium slip-resistant footwear, will be donating several hundred pairs of shoes to support the humanitarian efforts of non-profit relief organization Samaritan's Feet. The organization has set a goal of providing 10 million pairs of shoes for 10 million impoverished... - December 21, 2011 - Samaritan's Feet International

Small Business Winners Announced for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has named the winners of the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at BANQ in downtown, Kingsport. Tal’s Auto and Truck Repair (Tal Musick) took First Place in the category for... - December 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Surprise Lake Camp to Celebrate 110th Anniversary; Camp Alumnus Larry King to Attend

Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp

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

The Winchester Country Club recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member to participate in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program. - December 17, 2011 - ISC-Audubon

Recent KOSBE Award Winner Dykes Trucking Achieves TDOT Certification

KOSBE Award Winner, Dykes Trucking has been certified as a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Small Business Development Program (SBDP). The Department's DBE program is intended to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of... - December 17, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County Hosts Immigrant Women’s Group

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) recently launched "Oasis" an immigrant women’s group offering support and education. CFSSC would like to invite immigrant women living in the community, who feel isolated, to come and join "Oasis." Immigration is a... - December 17, 2011 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County

100 Students to be Put on the Right Track to a Career in Railway Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust

The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Railway Engineering course for 13 and 14 year olds at Askham Bryan College, York from 30th July to 2nd August, 2012. - December 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

An Interview with the Founders of Accountants for Social Good

Justin Curzi explains the impetus behind the founding of Accountants for Social Good (ASG) and the goals for the future of the microlending team. - December 16, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good

Early Bird Pricing for NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo Ends December 31

NAFA Fleet Management Association is offering special early-bird pricing for the 2012 Institute & Expo. The reduced rates are good until the end of the year. - December 16, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust on the Look-Out for Potential Nuclear Engineers

Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust is running a short nuclear engineering course for 14-16 year olds at the University of Lancaster in July 2012. - December 16, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Ms. Abilities America Seeking Contestants

Ms. Abilities America is a new pageant for those who happen to have physical or cognitive special needs. Currently in its first year, the Ms. Abilities America is seeking to crown state titleholders. The official crownings of State titleholders will be July 5-7, 2012. In 2013, the first National... - December 16, 2011 - Ms. Abilities America

Xclaimed Ministries Provides Free Toys for the Christmas Season

The Xclaimed Ministries' Third Annual Christmas Festival drew a crowd three times of what it was just two years ago. - December 15, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

Teens4TS Blog Uniting Teenagers with Tourette Syndrome After Just One Month

Online resource has received thousands of hits on its entries, poems and videos discussing the neurological condition that affects as many as 1 in 100 teenagers. - December 15, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Students Drive Towards a Career in Motorsports Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust.

Oxford Brookes University is hosting a Motorsports Engineering course for thirty-five, 14 and 15 year olds (Year 10) from 2nd to 5th July 2012, organised by the Smallpeice Trust. - December 15, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Fourteen Rochester, NY Veterinary Practices Offer Discounted Care to Veterans Adopting Shelter Pets

Pets for Patriots partners with Monroe Veterinary Associates to help save last-chance dogs and cats. - December 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

Charitable Fleece Blankets Merchandiser Blanket America Teams Up with Gap 1969 and Los Angeles Mission to Donate Blankets

Woven blanket retailer Blanket America and The Gap’s Gap 1969 brand have joined forces to hand out 1000 blankets at non-profit Los Angeles Mission. - December 15, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Top Corporations and Minority Businesses with 2011 Partnership Awards

AT&T Named “National Corporation of the Year” and New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Named “Regional Corporation of the Year.” “Advocate of the Year” Presented to Claire P. Scanlon, BNY Mellon and “Lifetime Achievement” Awarded to Joy Crichlow, Con Edison. - December 14, 2011 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

100 Students to Take Part in Marine Technology Course with The Smallpeice Trust

The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Marine Technology course at the University of Southampton, sponsored by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust from 10th to 13th July 2012. - December 14, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Bright Sparks Required for Electronic Engineering Course with The Smallpeice Trust

The University of Portsmouth is sponsoring and hosting an Electronic Engineering residential course for 14 and 15 year old (Year 10) students from 26th to 29th June 2012 organised by The Smallpeice Trust. - December 14, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Mid America Foods Ministry Comes to Chicago

Mid America Foods Ministry is pleased to announce that efforts have begun to provide affordable and nutritious food to families in northern Illinois. The company is contacting local churches and organizations to become outreach centers for its monthly discount grocery program. Mid America has... - December 13, 2011 - Mid America Foods

People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant

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