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World Pet Association Announces Winners of 2011 Groomer SuperShow Hosted at SuperZoo
Every Year, the World Pet Association hosts grooming contests at SuperZoo, a pet industry trade show. The World Pet Association is pleased to announce the winning groomers of the 2011 SuperZoo Groomer SuperShow. - September 30, 2011 - World Pet Association
Peoria Gets in on World Record Photo Campaign
Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop. - September 30, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Paul Wormeli, IJIS Institute Executive Director Emeritus, Receives Prestigious Justice Award
NAJIS Presents the Kelly Bacon Award to Paul Wormeli for Outstanding Service to the Justice Information Technology Community. - September 30, 2011 - IJIS Institute
GRAPA Announces the Launch of Mbanking Assurance Certification
New Program focused on biggest mobile money risks: frauds, hacks, and partner protection. - September 30, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
KOSBE Broadens Eligibility for 2011 Awards Competition
The Annual KOSBE Awards Committee has announced the only exception to the official rules, which pertains solely to the Innovation Award. According to KOSBE Executive Director Aundrea Wilcox, “This will be the only category in the new 2011 competition that allows a business that has not been... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Trust for Architectural Easements is Conducting Annual Monitoring Campaign in Baltimore
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder of the value that the Trust provides to Baltimore," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Calgary Filmmaker Launches Fundraising Campaign Through HelpersUnite
Calgary filmmaker Todd Kipp launches a $15,000 fundraising campaign for his new film, "Computer Potato," on HelpersUnite (www.HelpersUnite.com). HelpersUnite is a new crowdfunding platform that connects artists, entrepreneurs, and charitable organizations with supporters who are compelled to contribute their time, talents, and funding to help reach a common goal. Five percent of contributions will benefit two Native American women's shelters in Canada and the United States. - September 29, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Adina's Angels Land at Gotham Comedy Club
When Paula Berkowitz's husband, son and daughter died within a four-month period, she determined to make something good come out of it. She founded The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen to help families who have a child with a life-threatening illness. On Oct. 26, 2011, improv empress Marion Grodin hosts an array of all-pro comics at Gotham Comedy Club to benefit The Adina's Angels Fund at Friends of Karen -- a side-splitting evening for a heart-warming cause. - September 29, 2011 - Friends of Karen
SuperZoo Draws Record-Breaking Amount of Exhibitors and Attendees at 2011 Show
SuperZoo, the three-day pet industry trade show, experienced another record-breaking year at the 2011 show recently hosted by the World Pet Association. - September 29, 2011 - World Pet Association
IFIS and Invention Machine Announce Strategic Relationship to Accelerate Innovation and Product Development in Nutrition, Food & Beverage
Globally renowned food science information provider, IFIS, and innovation software provider, Invention Machine Corp., today announced a strategic relationship that will expand the use of Invention Machine’s Goldfire software to the world’s nutrition, food & beverage community. - September 29, 2011 - IFIS
Presenting Sponsor Lugano Diamonds Donates Live Auction Package with High Bidding Potential for Beckstrand's 2011 Diamond & Pearl Ball
Owners Moti and Idit Ferder Target Philanthropists and Diamond Lovers with Luxury Israeli Getaway - September 29, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
SADS Host Their 5th International Conference in Atlanta
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation (SADS) will host their 5th International Conference in Atlanta October 1st and 2nd. - September 29, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Launch of Free Fundraising Website Announced
The team at YouCaring.com is pleased to announce the global launch of its exciting and innovative website, where people can take donors on a personal journey and integrate their sponsorship page easily with social networking sites. - September 28, 2011 - YouCaring.com
The Minnesota Atheists Present The Rapture II: We're Still Here
Christians give the Atheists yet another reason to celebrate on October 22. Harold Camping's fourth attempt at predicting the rapture has spurred the Minnesota Atheists to throw a benefit concert and celebration, "The Rapture II: We're Still Here" to honor those left behind the day after... - September 28, 2011 - Minnesota Atheists
Norwalk Seaport Association Stages Murder Mystery Dinner
The Norwalk Seaport Association is hosting an evening of fun, food and mystery, with all proceeds benefiting the Sheffield Island lighthouse. Come enjoy appetizers and dinner, while you and your table mates solve this exciting and entertaining mystery. “It’s great fun to stage this... - September 28, 2011 - Norwalk Seaport Association
Lincoln to Host Record-Breaking Photo Documentary
Nebraska residents to join historic photo project for human rights. - September 28, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Xclaimed Ministries' Summer Community Outreach
Xclaimed Ministries provided hundreds of free meals, hundreds of toys and eight brand new bicycles to the community Saturday, September 24th. Hundreds attended Xclaimed’s last scheduled concert for the summer. The popular group Sustenance of God opened the event with their astonishing signing... - September 27, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Empty Vessel Music Named the Charity of Choice for Cinder Entertainments 2012 REIGN TOUR
Advocating at risk youth's music education, appreciation and intervention. - September 27, 2011 - Empty Vessel Music
HelpersUnite.com, World’s First Crowdfunding Site to Tie Artistic Projects and Business Ventures to Charitable Giving, Chooses Wells Bring Hope as a Featured Cause
HelpersUnite.com, new crowdfunding site that ties together artistic or business projects with charitable giving highlights Wells Bring Hope as a featured Cause at launch. Wells Bring Hope is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to drill for clean water wells in Africa. - September 26, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House
Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind
Morning Star Fishermen: Educating the World on Aquaponics and Sustainability
Aquaponics is combining aquaculture with hydroponics. At the MSF North American Headquarters, MSF instructors are educating individuals from around the world so that they may teach others how to live more sustainably. - September 26, 2011 - Morning Star Fishermen
Boulder Emergency Squad Elects New President and Chief
The Boulder Emergency Squad has elected Andrew M. Amalfitano as the new President and Chief for a two-year term. Boulder Emergency provides volunteer search and rescue services for the past 47 years within and around Boulder County. Early in his volunteer rescue career, Amalfitano served in the same role from 1985-1995. - September 26, 2011 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
National Respect Tour Begins: Back-to-School Tips on How to End Disrespect Like Bullying, Sexting and Dating Violence
Youth Respect Rallies, Parent Workshops, Corporate Trainings from Coast to Coas - September 26, 2011 - The Respect Institute
Enable America Partners with Raleigh-Triangle Employers to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment for people with disabilities, wounded warriors and disabled veterans, has announced a full schedule of Job Seekers Workshops and Career Mentoring Days for October and November. With the unemployment rate for persons with... - September 25, 2011 - Enable America
BlanketAmerica.com Promotes Back to School Specials on Its Sheets, Blankets and More
Blankets retailer Blanket America is encouraging students to take advantage of the company's back to school savings to decorate their rooms with a new cotton sheet set, woven blanket, or other discount textile. - September 25, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
500 Expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge to Raise Funds for Non-Profit Yoga Program Targeting At-Risk Youth, 305 Spiritual Gangsters
More than 500 yoga practitioners are expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge set for Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at the top level of the newly constructed parking complex at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The fundraising event will consist of a 2 hour yoga practice of 108 Sun Salutations to... - September 24, 2011 - 305 Spiritual Gangsters
Two Northeast Food Banks Receive GreaterGood Grants Following Hurricane Irene
Two Northeast food banks received grants from GreaterGood.org made possible by the “Hurricane Irene - Help Now” Gift That Gives More [tm] at The Hunger Site. Both the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in New York and the CEO/Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Pennsylvania serve... - September 24, 2011 - GreaterGood
New Christian Web Booklet Released: Welcome to the Church of God, a Worldwide Association
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its latest publication available free on its website. - September 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
9/24 Triathlon Remembers 10-Year Old Abbey; Brings Awareness to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes
Triathlon event in Rock Hill South Carolina. This event is in honor of Abbey Wambach, who died at the age of 10 due to complications related to a SADS condition. The event will benefit the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) foundation. - September 24, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
New York Area Artists Raise Over $8,000 for the Orphans of Uganda at the First Annual UORDP Fundraiser - "Art for Uganda"
Fourteen artists and photographers from New York and Connecticut recently raised over $8,000 for Ugandan orphans. Ugandan Orphans Rural Development Program - UORDP (http://ugandasorphans.org, kicked off their first annual fundraiser, “Art for Uganda” with a cocktail party and silent... - September 24, 2011 - MCCA
HeartShare Human Services is Reaccredited by COA
William R. Guarinello, President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that the nonprofit organization has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that HeartShare meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best... - September 23, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
NAWBO Southern Nevada President Receives National Leadership Award
Kimberly Gyuran-Miles to Receive World of Difference Award from The International Alliance for Women at Global Forum in Washington, DC on Oct. 27 - September 23, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
6th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest Brings Authentic Germanic Cultural Experience to the Valley - October 15th
Authentic Old World-style Oktoberfest event, presented by Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures -- includes German "oompah" band flown in from Bavaria, polka contest, beer stein-holding contest, alphorn blowing contest, free children's village play park, real German food and imported German beer. - September 23, 2011 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
New, Successful Nonprofit Helps Place US Veterans Into Film, Television and Music Production Jobs
Hiring Veterans Benefits Employers: Vets Bring More Than Job Skills to the Work Place - September 23, 2011 - Vets On Set
SlickWear.org, Eco Friendly Bags That Save Lives
SlickWear is bringing collaboration to online shopping by partnering with both eco friendly bag designers and a featured non-profit each month. Every bag on http://www.slickwear.org is made from eco friendly materials with a varying amount from each purchase, based on the total price of the bag,... - September 23, 2011 - SlickWear
InfraGard Hosts Border Security Forum
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining border security issues with Michael Fisher (Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol), Donna Bucella (Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison at U.S. Customs and Border Protection) and Pat Maher (Senior Intelligence Analyst with Booz Allen Hamilton). Dr. Kathleen Kiernan and Rick Saunders welcomed the distinguished panel. - September 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
InfraGard Launches EMP Special Interest Group
InfraGard announces the launch of a nationwide special interest group (SIG) that will focus on threats that could cause nationwide long-term critical infrastructure collapse. Named the EMP SIG, after electromagnetic pulse, the SIG will cover all similarly dangerous hazards such as extreme space... - September 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Trust for Architectural Easements Tours Boston’s Historic South End Neighborhood
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Boston's Historic South End. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. The South end of Boston is the largest extant enclave of urban Victorian residential architecture in the country. Declared a National... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Recently Toured the Wesleyan Grove Historic District in Martha’s Vineyard
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Historic Martha's Vineyard. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. It’s been called a fairyland. There are more than 300 tiny clustered cottages, painted in a rainbow of pink and purple and pastel... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Presents Online Tour of the Oregon Historic District in Dayton, Ohio
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Oregon Historic District in Dayton, Ohio. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. Nicknamed the “Gem City,” Dayton, Ohio, garners national recognition from its association with its most famous... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Animal Rescue Groups from California to Canada Win in Shelter+ Challenge Round 3
In the third round of voting in The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, The Cat House on the Kings in Parlier, CA, won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Sasha’s Den in Quebec and Speaking of Dogs Rescue in Ontario were the first Canadian weekly winners in the Challenge. - September 22, 2011 - GreaterGood
Youth Organizer is Calling All Kids to Mendham Walks for TS on November 19th
Registration is now open for the second annual 5K walk and family fun run at Mendham Borough Park and is set to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - September 22, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Diversity Community Foundation (DCF) Continues the Fight Against Hunger in Today’s Youth
DCF BackPack Buddy Program will be accepting food donations at Kroger on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd on Saturday, September 21 from 10am to 2pm. This is an opportunity for the community to come together in unity to assist in stamping out hunger. Bulk donations from other stores will be accepted. Monetary donations will also be accepted. You can sponsor a BackPack for a child for only $30 per month. - September 22, 2011 - Diversity Community Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Presents Online Tour of Historic Charleston, South Carolina
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Historic Charleston, South Carolina. A PDF of the tour can be found on the Trust's website. - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
International Entrepreneurs to Meet with Tech Industry Leaders at Silicon Valley Connect 2011, September 29-30
Sizhao "Zao" Yang, Founder of MyMiniLife (Sold to Zynga) and Creator of Farmville to Keynote - September 22, 2011 - ANZA Technology Network
Help a Veteran, Win Two Motorcycles
Sweepstakes gives everyday people the opportunity to offer a helping hand to injured armed forces while having the chance to win Harley-Davidsons. - September 21, 2011 - Healing Heroes Network
Buy a California King Cotton Sheet Set on Sale and Give a Blanket to Americans in Need at BlanketAmerica.com
Blankets and throws manufacturer Blanket America is showcasing its 22-piece California King cotton sheet set sale, featuring select items over 60% off their listing prices. - September 21, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Teachers Benefit from Fish in the Classroom Program at the Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium trains 232 teachers on curriculum about marine biology through the Fish in the Classroom Program that is funded by the Pet Care Trust. - September 21, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
NAFA Presents First-Ever "Mastering International Fleet Management" Seminar
NAFA Fleet Management will hold its first ever seminar on international fleet management November 1-3, 2011 at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida. - September 21, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Planting Seeds & The Kind Foundation - Peace in Our Lifetime Initiative Media Release "Global United Party for Peace - 2011, London"
Peace in Our Lifetime, a UK based organisation will host an International Peace Day concert: "A Global United Party for Peace' at The Bedford in South London on Wednesday September 21st, the internationally recognised annual day of non-violence and cease-fire, as declared by the United Nations. - September 20, 2011 - Peace In Our Lifetime