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City of Tampa Partners with Enable America to Host Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Veterans
Demonstrating its support for programs that further employment opportunities for disabled veterans, the City of Tampa is partnering with Enable America to host a Career Mentoring Day this Monday, November 14, with Enable America’s VetConnect program providing real-life work experience for... - November 13, 2011 - Enable America
REI Holiday Giving Program Benefits Community All Year Long
Salt Lake City Area REI Stores have designated two local charities for their holiday customer giving program. Last year's charity, Splore, with the support of REI took over 500 adults and children rock climbing in the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest. - November 12, 2011 - Splore
KOSBE Announces Judges, Speaker and Entertainment for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the judges, guest speaker and entertainment that have been selected for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards. Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards are the longest running and most recognized... - November 12, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
American Blanket Retailer Blanket America Spotlights New Products Including Enchantment Feather Throw
Woven blanket manufacturer Blanket America is currently featuring special savings on its new Enchantment Feather Throw, a part of its blankets and throws collection. - November 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
The Painted Shoe Design Studio Launches $4,000 Campaign on Crowdfunding Site HelpersUnite.com; Funds Provide Start-Up Capital for Custom Shoe Design Company
Denver-based sisters launch $4,000 fundraising campaign through crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite, to develop their recently founded custom-designed women’s footwear company, The Painted Shoe Design Studio. - November 11, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs
In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has launched its third annual series of programs devoted to disabled veterans and wounded warriors. The programs are part of the... - November 11, 2011 - Enable America
Academy Award® Winning Actor Robert Duvall Hosts Private Acting Workshop with Help from Ebay to Benefit Children’s Charity
Academy Award® winning actor Robert Duvall and his wife Luciana will host one lucky winner and their guest to receive a private acting workshop. This once in a lifetime experience will include a two-night stay in Horse Country Virginia, lunch, and a private actor’s workshop with Robert Duvall. The Auction Runs from November 18th-28th. - November 11, 2011 - The Robert Duvall Children's Fund
Put a Smile on the Face of a Sick Child - Friends of Karen's "Holiday Gifts for Kids" Program is Looking for a Few Good Elves
Friends of Karen's “Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gifts for Kids” program provides gifts for each Friends of Karen sick child and his/her siblings. “Watching the joyful expression of a child opening holiday gifts is unforgettable,“ says Judith Factor, Friends of Karen’s Executive Director, “but these special moments can be so fleeting, especially if your child is critically ill.” - November 11, 2011 - Friends of Karen
23 Small Businesses Announced as Finalists in the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced 23 area small businesses are finalists in the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards, competing for one of several prestigious awards. KOSBE Award applicants were sought in the following categories: 1. Business... - November 10, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Artlightenment Festival Uplifts Nashville’s Artists in Historic Church of Scientology Building
For the third consecutive year, an art festival in Nashville, dubbed “Artlightenment” for its ability to uplift artists, is set to feature more than fifty artists and filmmakers. - November 10, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Building Peaceful Families Receives the 2011 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award
San Francisco 49ers Foundation recognizes Bay Area non-profit agency for their ongoing commitment to encouraging, supporting, and empowering the underserved. - November 10, 2011 - Building Peaceful Families
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Launches TSParentsOnline Blog
New venture is a place for parents of kids with TS to share ideas, opinions, expertise and support with other parents of kids with TS. - November 10, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Lab Rescue of the LRCP Seeks Pepsi Grant for Rescue Software
Lab Rescue of the LRCP is seeking funds for a management system to help save more dogs. The group is urging people to vote for its proposal every day in November by texting 109833 to 73774 or visiting www.refresheverything.com/savemorelabs. - November 09, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.
‘Tis the Season – How to do Good While You Shop
While your eyes may start to shine with the thought of the goodies and gadgets you will be getting this holiday season - don’t forget that Christmas is also about giving. Not just giving gifts, but giving to a good cause. A website just launched that can help you do both. - November 09, 2011 - Givitz.com
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Rolls Out New Website to Ramp Up Efforts to Help Bring About Peace in Your Life, Community and World
Non-profit organization updates website so any individual or organization looking for positive character change for themselves or others will find what they’re looking for faster and easier - November 09, 2011 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
Avazoo Delays Launch of Billion Dollar Raffle
Avazoo Corp has announced a delay in their launch of the Billion Dollar Raffle until January as part of their commitment to promoting responsible gambling. - November 09, 2011 - Avazoo Corp
Nation's Largest Specialty Golf Retailer Announced as Aces & Aficionados Charity Golf Event's Title Sponsor
Golfsmith have committed to be the Title Sponsor for the inaugural Aces and Aficionados Charity Golf Event this December 11 in support of Expect More Arizona and making education the State’s number one priority. - November 08, 2011 - Aces & Aficionados
BlackGirlsCode is Dedicated to Inspiring Girls of Color to Become the Next Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg
BlackGirlsCode, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 6 to 14, to become successful computer programmers has a mission to inspire a new generation of African American female coders to remold the complexion of the software development industry. - November 07, 2011 - BlackGirlsCode
Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P. Wins Tony Stewart Foundation Grant
Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P. has been awarded $7,500 to support testing for infections in rescued Labrador retrievers. - November 07, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.
Race-A-Thon Officially Launched by Racing 2 Cure
Program Allows Racers and Corporate Partners Unique Fund Raising Advantage - November 06, 2011 - Racing 2 Cure
Give a Meal This Holiday Season at the Hunger Site
GreaterGood.org’s Gift That Gives More [tm] program featured on The Hunger Site lets holiday shoppers literally give a meal to those in need via the Internet. - November 05, 2011 - GreaterGood
Fort Worth-Based Charitable Fund Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
Dr. Stuart Pickell will assume the role of treasurer for the NTSP Charitable Fund at the November 4 board meeting. - November 05, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Cash Grants Available for Women Seeking Education to Improve Their Family’s Lives: Local Women’s Service Organization Seeks Applicants for Soroptimist International Women
Soroptimist International of San Ramon Valley, a volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, is seeking applicants for their Women’s Opportunity Awards. Applications are currently available at... - November 05, 2011 - Soroptimist International of San Ramon Valley
For the Roncati Family, Fundraising for New Jersey Walks for TS to Benefit NJCTS is an All-Hands-on-Deck Affair
Bergen County trio again leading the pack toward New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's $50,000 goal heading into second annual race Nov. 19. - November 04, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Under One Roof Celebrates Its 20th Year and $4 Million Raised at Annual Holiday Premier Event
Today, Under One Roof (www.underoneroof.org), San Francisco’s only HIV & AIDS charity gift shop, announces it will be celebrating 20 wonderful years as a full-time store at its festive annual Holiday Premier event on Thursday, November 17th at its Castro location. - November 04, 2011 - Under One Roof
Sandlot, LLC Named Self-Sustaining HIE Initiative in Recent Report
The clinical health information technology company is a sustainable HIE initiative according to a new eHealth Initiative report. - November 04, 2011 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
Fast Color Raising $1,000,000.00 for Our Military Veterans
For each shirt that is sold, Fast Color will donate an additional $1.00 towards the “Help on the Homefront” fund. The Patriot Guard Riders will also receive the profits from each shirt sold, for their general fund. - November 03, 2011 - Fast Color Inc
YouCaring.com Raises Hopes of Liver Transplant Dad
YouCaring.com aides family in raising money for Liver Transplant Dad - November 03, 2011 - YouCaring.com
Blankets Manufacturer Blanket America Highlights New Seven Piece Carmen Comforter Set
Blanket America is promoting its new Carmen line of bedding, in addition to the store's existing cotton sheet sets, blankets and throws that can complement this new style. - November 03, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Deaf People from the UK to Volunteer at Deaf School in Sri Lanka
In January 2012, a group of deaf volunteers from the UK, will be travelling to Sri Lanka to volunteer at Deaf Schools and Special Needs centres. This placement is being organised by the volunteer organisation, SL Volunteers. From November 2011, the volunteers will begin learning Sri Lankan Sign... - November 03, 2011 - SL Volunteers
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late to Take Part in the Mendham Walks for TS to benefit NJCTS
The second annual New Jersey Walks for TS event will take place Saturday, Nov. 9, at Borough Park - November 02, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nov. 5: Rebuilding Together and Washington Gas Team Up to Winterize Homes for Low-Income, Elderly, and Vets for “Energize Alexandria”
Teams of volunteers will join Rebuilding Together Alexandria for Energize Alexandria, a day when volunteers fan out around the city to winterize homes for low-income homeowners. - November 02, 2011 - Rebuilding Together Alexandria
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Elects Two New Members to the Board of Directors
New Members Include Lauded Pediatric Oncology Doctor and Mother of Child Affected by Cancer - November 02, 2011 - St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Nadadores of South Florida to Host 11th Annual Swimsuit Fashion Show and Fundraiser on Nov. 12, Benefiting GLAAD
The Nadadores of South Florida, one of Miami-Dade County’s longest-running sports teams, will host its 11th annual Noche Nadadores fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at the Design Within Reach furniture studio in South Beach. This year’s event will benefit the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and will feature a swimsuit fashion show, a silent auction, gourmet treats and open bars sponsored by Rökk Vodka. - November 02, 2011 - Nadadores of South Florida
Local Citizens Initiate Global Awakening Movement to Make a Difference in the Lives of Orphaned Children in Africa
The Potters Village: Pilot Program Bringing Sustainable Living to the Children of Ghana. - November 01, 2011 - Glorious Being Center
Construction Set for New Anna House Skilled Nursing Facility
Groundbreaking to be held in November for the $17 million investment for service delivery upgrade and individualized-care enhancement. - October 31, 2011 - St. Andrews Resources for Seniors
Golfers Tee Off for the Troops
The Exclusive Wood Ranch Golf Club holds a Golf Tournament to benefit For The Troops, in sending care packages to the Troops and to the Disabled American Veterans Local chapter 55 in Simi Valley. - October 30, 2011 - For The Troops Charity Golf Tournament
New Nonprofit Seeks to Delete Student Loan Debt & Send Students to College for Free
One Dollar College Foundation set to make college dreams a reality. By launching "The From Concept 2 Reality" campaign, the foundation aims to raise the funds needed to properly establish the organization, one dollar at a time. - October 30, 2011 - One Dollar College Foundation, Inc.
Immigration Voice Applauds Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Vote to Fix Unintended Backlogs Confronting Legal, High-Skilled Immigrants
Immigration Voice applauds bipartisan Judiciary Committee vote on Oct 27th, to fix unintended backlogs confronting legal, high-skilled immigrants and urges the Congress to pass H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-skilled Immigrants Act without delay. - October 30, 2011 - Immigration Voice
Undefeated Mixed Martial Arts Superstar Daniel Puder Launches My Life My Power’s 1st Annual Anti-Bullying Charity Concert
Daniel Puder's Anti-Bullying Charity: My Life My Power, is hosting a Red Carpet Concert at Good Hurt Nightclub in Los Angeles, CA to provide self-empowerment to our youth and bring awareness to the issues that our youth struggle with. - October 29, 2011 - My Life My Power
Aces Charity Golf Event Supports Expect More Arizona's Education Movement
December 11 marks the inaugural Aces & Aficionados Charity Golf Event at Troon North in support of Expect More Arizona; the organization leading the way to improve education across the State. - October 29, 2011 - Aces & Aficionados
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Fall Night School
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 15 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 330 W. - October 28, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Sales of New Fragrance Cali Blue to Help Build Fresh Water Wells in India and Africa
A percentage of revenue generated from sales of new fragrance, Cali Blue, to be donated directly toward building fresh water wells in impoverished villages throughout India and Africa. - October 27, 2011 - AromaEarth
Church of Scientology Presents the Practical Art of Selling
There are many kinds of art. One of them is sales. - October 27, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
For the First Time in Chicago, a Film on Governor Adlai Stevenson in the Global Wake-Up Film Festival
Governor Adlai Stevenson’s UN and Political Legacy and His Lasting Contribution to World Peace is Being Heard - October 27, 2011 - UNA-USA Chicago Chapter
Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace
Network for Peace honors Media 4 Humanity and their founder, former TV reporter Melanie Siben, for their work to eradicate child trafficking in the United States. Media 4 Humanity attracts student interns from all over the country. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students have undergone a rigorous internship program that prepares them to be leaders in the fight against modern-day slavery. Event details: October 26th at 6:30-9PM at Marymount School, Fifth Av at 84 St in NY. - October 26, 2011 - Network for Peace
"Community Food and Toy Drive" in Cape Coral, Florida
The Donate4kidz Foundation and notinmycity.org are conducting a "Community Food and Toy Drive" in Cape Coral, Florida. It is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 19th, from 10-4. Location is at 924 NE Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral, 33990. Please come out to support them by bringing non-perishable... - October 26, 2011 - The Donate4kidz Foundation, Inc
A Record Number of Us States to Participate in the USA National Netball Championships
On Saturday November 5, 2011, Netball America and Nashville Kangaroos will host over 20 teams from 7 States (California, Georgia, Illinois, Nashville, New York, Texas & Washington State), at the USA National Netball Championships at A-Game facility, 215 Gothic Court, Franklin, Tennessee from... - October 26, 2011 - Netball America Inc.
Danforth Center Partnerships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to be Topic of Dialogue at Danforth Center’s Conversations Series
Let’s talk… about solutions to eradicate global hunger - October 26, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Rescue Chocolate Helps Neighborhood Cats for All of November
Neighborhood Cats has been named the November 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The mission of Neighborhood Cats is to promote methods for humanely reducing the feral cat population in this... - October 26, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate