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Pioneering the Future of Adult Services - Businesses Created with Autism in Mind
It was a bright night for Autism as over 150 guests clad in white attire enjoyed "A Night in White Summer Soiree"- an evening of fashion, food, and live entertainment to support Autism awareness and promote the desperate need for adult services. On Friday, June 10th 2011 at Shelter Rock... - June 17, 2011 - Spectrum Designs Foundation
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Launches 2011-2012 PAM Project Youth Arts, Empowerment, & Wellness Tour - "Educate.Empower.Transform."
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. is a Houston based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and education organization whose overall mission is to Educate and Create Opportunities through the arts ~Worldwide. The organization is excited to announce the launch of their 2011-2012 national PAM Project Youth Arts,... - June 16, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
NetHope, USAID and DNA Foundation Launch Mobile Trafficking App Contest in Russia and the Region
NetHope, USAID and DNA Foundation launch mobile trafficking app contest in Russia and the Region. Grand Prize winner wins $15,000, a trip to Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting and implementation of his or her application in Russia to combat human trafficking. - June 16, 2011 - NetHope
St. Louis to Host International Algal Biofuels Conference
The program has been designed to provide a new level of direct interaction between preeminent scientific leaders in this rapidly developing scientific field, the strategic partners and delegates. - June 16, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
KOSBE Award Winner Takes Reins of International Non-Profit
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce, Ellen Stroud, co-founder and vice president of Pinnacle Ranch has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). EAGALA is an... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Client, Tracy's Tea House Now Open
Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu. Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house. The teas on the menu were selected by owner, Tracy Law based on... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee County’s Community UP Rising Effort Raises Support for Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center
The 2010 Class of the Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County program led the way to kick off the final phase of fundraising for The Heights Foundation in its mission to restart construction on the Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center. - June 16, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Iveta Topalova Selected as Vice-Chair of IJIS Institute Emerging Technology Advisory Committee
Microsoft’s Solutions Architect to Vice-Chair IJIS Institute Committee - June 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute
New Leadership, New Energy for Charity Newsies
On Monday, June 6, Charity Newsies elected new officers to ramp up their 2011 campaign. The organization has chosen: · Chuck Rundio IV of Worthington as 2nd Vice President · Marilyn Wright of Reynoldsburg as Corresponding Secretary · John Byrne of Columbus as Sergeant at Arms... - June 16, 2011 - Charity Newsies
Foundation Awards $1000 in Prizes for "Life During Deployment" Media Contest
The conclusion of the Grant Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) “Life During Deployment Media Contest” was a multi faceted success, the Combat Relief contest not only provided a forum for service members and their families to express and share their creativity, but raised awareness of... - June 15, 2011 - Grant Humanitarian Foundation ~ Combat Relief
Support Haiti with 100% Recycled Handmade Beads of Hope Necklace from Blanket America
Blanket America, a charitable manufacturer of sheets, blankets and throws, recently expanded its CHOOSE HAITI line to include the all-new Beads of Hope bracelet and necklace. - June 15, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & Withoutabox.com Announce BCIFF 2011
Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival, Houston, TX - USA, October 7 to 9, 2011 The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) will take place this Fall in downtown Houston, Texas. The Festival is presented by The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is... - June 15, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
Casey Cares Foundation Announces Addition of Grammy Nominated Band, Milkshake, to Play at 2nd Annual Green 5K, Family Fun Walk and Jammie Jog
The Casey Cares Foundation will welcome the Grammy nominated children’s band, Milkshake, at the second annual Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. The 3.1 mile run/walk course will begin at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk, and Kids Jammie Jog. The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501 c 3 charity that provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families. - June 15, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
SOCCKET™ Partners with State Farm® to Unveil Power Generating Soccer Balls with Its Juega Hoy. Ilumina El Mańana Program
SOCCKET, a unique soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy that can later be used as a power source, partnered with State Farm to bring demos of the ball to select Gold Cup 2011 games. State Farm has agreed to donate balls to select CONCACAF countries. Gold Cup attendees will have the opportunity to play with the balls and learn how they work. - June 15, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas Launches New Mobile Donor Gateways
Texting and mobile gateways provide easier access for donors to give. - June 15, 2011 - Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas
Community Health and Fitness Expo to Support Free Clinic of Simi Valley
The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital and Kaiser Permanente, announces the Community Health and Fitness Expo set for Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. The major fund-raiser will deliver as many health care resources as possible for the community in a single event free for the general public. The Community Health and Fitness Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at Simi Valley Town Center. - June 14, 2011 - Free Clinic of Simi Valley
Half a Million Prayers Lifted Up Assisted by the Convergence of Intercessory Prayer and Technology with iPrayerworks
The online prayer request system that was created to help one church take prayer online has reached a considerable milestone. It started at the request of Chapelwood United Methodist Church’s prayer room coordinator Nancy Sterling. After months of unsuccessfully searching for a way to... - June 14, 2011 - iPrayerworks
Marine Corporal Receives Victory Motorcycle; Volunteers, Dignitaries Send Support to Ronald Reagan Strike Group
Hundreds of Operation Gratitude volunteers and special guests gathered to send care packages to the Ronald Reagan Strike Group and see a Camp Pendleton Marine receive a motorcylce promised to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. - June 13, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Patricia Field Beach Towels on Sale for Summer at Blankets Seller BlanketAmerica.com
Charitable blankets provider Blanket America is promoting its line of Patricia Field beach towels, discounted for a limited time to $19.99 apiece. - June 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
sOccket Teams Up with Int'l Stars in Latest Music Video
sOccket is a soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy during play that can later be used as a power source for small electrical appliances. International stars (Pau Gasol, David Villa, Carolina Wozniacki and many more) have teamed up with sOccket to raise money from the proceeds of platinum selling musician Huecco's latest music video 'Dame Vida' to provide sOccket to those in need. - June 11, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
Historic Photo Documentary Project Stops in Santa Fe
Fashion photographer Matt Spencer brings the "I AM EQUAL" project to New Mexico. - June 11, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Shriners Hospitals Fundraiser to Include "Shoot for a Car" and "Slam Dunk Contest" at RoundRock 3on3 Basketball Tournament
On June 11th Rocklin based RoundRock 3on3 will be hosting its first annual “Shoot For Shriners” fundraising event on the streets of Downtown Sacramento. RoundRock 3on3 attendees and players can pay to enter a variety of contests, culminating in the “Shoot For A Car” event held on Saturday evening. All proceeds from contests held for “Shoot For Shriners” will go to Shriners Hospitals for Children®. - June 10, 2011 - RoundRock 3 on 3
Blanket America Customers Can Buy Discounted California King Sheet Sets to Go with Their Blankets
Blanket America has significantly lowered the cost of its California king sheet sets, letting customers more easily update their cotton sheet set collections. - June 10, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Sports Injuries Put Youth at Risk -- Arthritis Foundation Spreading Awareness for June as "Sports Injury Prevention" Month
There are steps you can take to help prevent osteoarthritis. - June 10, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell Named Honorary Chair of the National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on the National Mall on October 22nd
The Autism Speaks National Capital Area Chapter is pleased to announce that Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, will serve as the Honorary Chair of the 2011 National Walk Now for Autism Speaks to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 on the National Mall. “I’m... - June 10, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Legendary Niacin Band Member John Novello
John Novello of Niacin, the neo-fusion instrumental trio, will be coming to Nashville on July 30th to deliver a seminar to encourage artists as well as hold a fundraiser for a local cause: helping artists. - June 10, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
First Annual "Rosanne’s Rush For Research 5K Run/Walk" to Raise Funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research
The first annual Rosanne’s Rush For Research 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Nashua High School South in Nashua, N.H. The scenic course will wind through the trails of Mine Falls Park. Money raised will be used to fund research for the treatment and cure of... - June 09, 2011 - Rosanne's Rush For Research
March for Equality Brings Historic Photo Documentary to Dallas
Record-breaking "I AM EQUAL" photo project comes to the Lone Star State 25 June, 2011. - June 09, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board Announced for Industry’s Non-Profit Trade Association
Voluntary Benefits Association Advisory Board has been selected and formally announced, drawing upon the expertise of employers who are leaders in the Voluntary Benefits Industry. www.Vbassociation.com - June 09, 2011 - Volunatry Benefits Association
Dreyfuss Announces Major New Initiatives
Richard Dreyfuss, President and Founder of The Dreyfuss Initiative on civics, announced major new program initiatives including an American History Play Competition, establishment of the George Washington Institute on the Enlightenment, the acquisition and restoration of Happy Retreat, the home of Charles Washington, the brother of George Washington, and formation of a Curriculum Enhancement Project Team. - June 09, 2011 - The Dreyfuss Initiative
Hearts of Gold to Hold “Kids Walk for Kids” Fundraiser, Supporting NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children
Hearts of Gold invites the community's participation in their first annual “Kids Walk for Kids” Fundraiser, to be held Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in NYC's Riverside Park. - June 09, 2011 - Hearts of Gold
Social do Gooder Site Wamboo.com Introduces the Wamboost; a Monetizing Reward System Designed to Boost Giving to Families in Need
While Providing Much Deserved Recognition and Assistance to Nonprofits, Police and Fire Departments Active in Helping Others. - June 08, 2011 - Wamboo, LLC.
Sending Condolences with Teddy Bears Now Possible
Ever wonder what teddy bears can do for the soul? In a word - wonders. And now, it is easier to take advantage of the wonder-ful gift giving value of a teddy bear. FRENCH Funerals - Cremation and MamaBearsPlace.com have teamed up to offer expanded options for condolence gift giving. In lieu of... - June 08, 2011 - MamaBearsPlace.com
Mercy Corps Marks $1 Million in Donations From The GreaterGood Network
In June, the global humanitarian agency Mercy Corps and its partner The GreaterGood Network mark a milestone: $1 million given to fight global poverty and hunger over the past twelve years. - June 08, 2011 - GreaterGood
Commuting Tips for Bike to Work Week, June 11-17
With the warmer weather, gas prices at more than $4 per gallon and the upcoming “Bike to Work Week” from June 11-17, more people are considering riding their bike to work. LIB provides helpful tips to help people begin commuting by bike. - June 08, 2011 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
New Daily Bible Verse Blog Available in Your Inbox Every Day
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, provides a daily dose of inspiration and biblical education on the Web and through email. - June 08, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Codenameflag.com Offers a Unique Way to Contribute to Charity
Codename:Flag mixes patriotism with the act of giving. - June 06, 2011 - Codename:Flag
GoGirlGo! Program Provides Grants to Decrease Obesity Rates in Chicago
Ten Chicagoland community organizations will be awarded a total of $25,000 in grants and prizes on behalf of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s GoGirlGo! program and its goal to give girls access to physical activity. “Get a Girl Going” is an online contest created to encourage Chicagoland community organizations to demonstrate their ability to deliver girls’ sports/physical activity programs. - June 06, 2011 - Women's Sports Foundation GoGirlGo! Chicago
The American Cancer Society Joins Forces with Township of Clark, NJ at Relay for Life to be Held on June 10th
More than 1000 Union County, New Jersey Residents are expected to participate in the community event to fight cancer. - June 05, 2011 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
NAFA Helps Fleet Managers with Risk Management in New Guide
NAFA Fleet Management Association introduces its Risk Management Guide, one of three new publications offered this month by the Association. - June 04, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Routine Pulse Checks Could Prevent Thousands from Avoidable Death and Disability Says UK Heart Rhythm Charity, Arrhythmia Alliance
UK heart rhythm charities call for life-saving pulse checks to be made routine at GP surgeries. - June 04, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Feral Cats Have Pets for Patriots, Freekibble and HALO to Thank For Their Next Meal
Charity inspires Freekibble to provide 10,000 meals of HALO food to feed Washington, DC feral cats. - June 04, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Eden CEO Testifies on Autism in Washington, DC
Eden Autism Services President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights hearing entitled "Global Perspectives on Autism - A Growing Health Crisis." - June 04, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Fort Carson Veterans Memorial Gazebo
The Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors (CAMPC), in conjunction with the skilled tradesmen and women of the Rocky Mountain Pipe Trades District Council 5 and many generous companies and associations, are giving back to the community through the building of the Fort Carson... - June 04, 2011 - Soldier Support Fund
Xclaimed Ministries Host Concert in the Park
Xclaimed Ministries provided a free concert in the Park in Stanton, California. The ministry provided free BBQ meal, toys, bicycles and Bibles. - June 03, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Ozarks Food Harvest Receives GreaterGood Grant to Help Victims of Joplin Tornadoes
GreaterGood.org announced today that more than $11,000 has been awarded to Ozarks Food Harvest to help fund emergency and recovery response in areas most affected by tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri. This grant was made possible by donations to the Gift That Give More ™ Deadly U.S. Tornadoes... - June 03, 2011 - GreaterGood
An International Internship with the Academy of Internships Abroad Can be a Vital Addition to Graduate Resumes
A bachelor’s degree is no longer enough to secure a first job, international internships can put graduates a step ahead of the competition. - June 03, 2011 - The GVI Academy of Internships Abroad
New Challenge from Danforth Center for New Solutions
Donors Will Match Gifts to Resolve Global Issues. - June 03, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The Jerusalem SPCA to Receive Donation from Rescue Chocolate
The Jerusalem Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) has been named the June 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the kosher chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. JSPCA is older than the modern state of Israel, having been... - June 02, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Ken Bouche Appointed as IJIS Institute Liaison to the Global Advisory Committee
Hillard Heintze’s Senior Vice President to represent the IJIS Institute. - June 02, 2011 - IJIS Institute