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Soil Technology Becomes an Audubon Lifestyles and ISC Platinum Member
Soil Technology a.k.a Precision Fertigation by Soil Technology, located in Fallbrook, California has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Perfect Blend Organics Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member
Perfect Blend Organics recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council (ISC) as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Blanket America Gives Facebook Fans New Incentive to Buy Blankets with facebook.com/BlanketAmericaDeals
Blanket America has expanded its Facebook presence with a second page, created specifically to provide its fans with daily deals on blankets and other products. - May 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Associate of Yale Alumni Teams Up with PAWS NY for Yale Global Day of Service on Saturday, MAY 14, 2011
Meet the Founder of PAWS NY, Pet the Mascot, Meet PAWS NY Clients and Their Pets, and Enjoy Free Snacks at the PAWS NY Booth Near the Dog Run in Tompkins Square Park. - May 12, 2011 - PAWS NY
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Battalion Buddies: Supporting the Children of Deploying Troops
Military support charity Operation Gratitude will begin providing special stuffed toys – known as Battalion Buddies – to the sons and daughters of U.S. military personnel as their units prepare to deploy. - May 11, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
NAFA Announces Call for Presentations for 2012 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association is accepting presentations for the 2012 Institute & Expo educational sessions. Deadline for submissions is May 23. - May 11, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Church of Scientology Nashville Celebrates Second Year Anniversary in the Historic Fall School Building
The Nashville Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre celebrates its anniversary in the historic Fall School Building. - May 11, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Crucible Names Steven Young as New Executive Director
Artist and Businessman Has Long Ties to Arts Education Center. - May 11, 2011 - The Crucible
Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Member Disqualified in 2A Mid-East Regional
Jonathan Price, a sophomore at Granville Central High School and a member of the Tarheel Junior Golf Tour, did something most people at his age would never think to do. With a six-inch tap-in putt for par, Price intentionally forfeited his opportunity to participate in the North Carolina High... - May 10, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
$100 for 1000 Trees Helps Defend Remaining 7 Percent of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest
Planeterra hopes to help stabilize the remaining 7% of rainforests, which just a few hundred years ago spanned hundreds of miles north-to-south along Brazil’s Atlantic shore, reaching west to the Amazon jungle. - May 10, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
International Voluntourism Guidelines Research Launched
Planeterra and The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Bring Industry Leaders Together to Collaborate on Global Voluntourism Initiative to Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and Planeterra, a leading non-profit foundation dedicated to... - May 09, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
New Christian E-Book Released - From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its second e-book available free on its website. - May 08, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Chris from EVOLVE! Campaigns to Rollerblade Four Miles Dressed as a Chicken to Raise Funds for Animal Sanctuary
14 year old Chris, youth contact for EVOLVE! Campaigns, a UK based animal advocacy organisation, becomes Buglet the Blading Chicken to raise funds for a struggling animal sanctuary. - May 08, 2011 - EVOLVE! Campaigns Ltd
Through Your Lens Exhibit Reveals State of School Environments and Its Impact on Learning
Student, Teacher Photography Spotlights Role Safe, Healthy School Facilities. - May 08, 2011 - Healthy Schools Campaign
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Prepares Its Largest Field in 2011
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour will host the “UNC Tarheel Junior Championship” at UNC Finley on May 14-15, 2011. With over eighty players registered, this major event features the largest field of 2011. The field includes some of the Tarheel Golf Foundation’s top-ranked players,... - May 08, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Special Outreach in Tornado Ravaged Alabama
All efforts for the immediate future are being focused on helping the Alabama and surrounding area food pantries meet expected increase in need for food. - May 07, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes ) Foundation Announces New Partnership with PACES (Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society)
As part of the Heart Rhythm Society Conference in San Francisco, CA this week, the SADS Foundation announces a partnership with PACES (Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society) and has invited PACES’ President, Peter Fischbach, MD. to serve on the Board of Directors. - May 07, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Staten Island Yankees to Dedicate Proceeds from Friday July 8th, 2011 Game to PAWS NY
Portion of Sales Through PAWS NY Goes Directly to PAWS NY. - May 07, 2011 - PAWS NY
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies
The 4th Annual SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies will be administered by the Pediatric and Congenital EP Society (PACES), and were presented at the annual PACES evening meeting, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Dr. Charles Berul, Chair of the Committee and PACES Vice President for Research. The Presentation was made as part of the Heart Rhythm Society Conference. - May 07, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Runners, Take Your Mark
31st Annual Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Run is set for Sunday, May 15, 2011. - May 07, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Spring Night School May 24 & 26
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 Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher... - May 07, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Trio Unite to Serve Tampa Families and Pets in Need
Seaport Storage Channelside partners with Pets for Patriots in Memorial Day community pet food drive to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. - May 07, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Harvardwood Congratulates Its "Most Staffable TV Writers" for Spring 2011
Carlton Cuse, Neal Baer, Sam Baum, Mark Goffman, and Nell Scovell are among the A-listers pitching in to mentor new voices from the Harvardwood TV program this spring. - May 06, 2011 - Harvardwood
Horse Rescue Haven Becomes a Federally-Approved 501c3 Charity, Able to Use Tax Deductible Contributions to Support Their Northern Nevada Horse Rescue Facility
Horse Rescue Haven, Sparks, Nevada, has been approved by the IRS as a federally-approved 501c3 charity. This enables them to offer tax deductible receipts for authorized contributions of money, feed and other resources, to support its important horse rescue facility; along with their educational campaigns, designed to help prevent horse neglect and abuse. - May 06, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Conway Family Foundation Supports BizWorld for Teacher Appreciation Week
The Conway Family Foundation and the BizWorld Foundation are supporting entrepreneurship curriculum distribution to educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. - May 06, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
NAWBO Southern Nevada Chapter Hosts May 24 Program
“Show Me The Money: What is Business Credit?” - May 06, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
Employers Can Buy Blankets and Double the Love with Charitable Corporate Gifting Textiles from BlanketAmerica.com
Blanket America, a charitable textile manufacturer online at www.BlanketAmerica.com, just launched a corporate program to facilitate embedded giving for businesses all kinds, with a variety of blankets, pillows and other products available. - May 06, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Actor Jeff Fahey Joins Friends Forever’s Global Advisory Council
Friends Forever, a 501c3 organization whose mission is to promote trust and understanding among cultures in conflict on both local and international levels, announced today that actor Jeff Fahey has joined the Friends Forever Global Advisory Council. “Jeff Fahey is recognized globally for... - May 05, 2011 - Friends Forever USA
Tim Howard Invites Americans to Help a Cause and Organization Close to His Heart
Proceeds from “Team Up with Tim Howard” raffle to benefit the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - May 05, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
May is for Mothers at GreaterGood Network's The Breast Cancer Site
GreaterGood Network's The Breast Cancer Site begins "May Is For Mothers" with Extra Donation Days to benefit Hope For Two: The Pregnant with Cancer Network. - May 05, 2011 - GreaterGood
Matthew 25: Ministries' Disaster Team Returns from Tornado-Ravaged Alabama
Matthew 25: Ministries' Assessment Team returned on Tuesday, May 3 from tornado-ravaged Alabama. Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH began trucking supplies to Alabama on Sunday, May 1. Matthew 25's initial shipments comprised almost 300,000 pounds of products including non-perishable food, water, personal care kits and diapers. 180,000 meals from Matthew 25’s Food Processing Center were included in the shipments. - May 05, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Artists Clash to Raise Funds for Art Education
NYC-based arts non profit 501(c)3 Art For Progress (www.artforprogress.org) will feature the winners of the fifth annual international competitions, "Clash of the Artists" on May 13th -14th at Headquarters Studio in Tribeca. The showcase events serve to raise funds for AFP's Arts Education Program, and bring together the genres of visual art, music, and fashion. - May 04, 2011 - Art For Progress
Burnetti Children’s Foundation’s Swan Boat “Whirlaway” Wins 2011 Lakeland Derby
Burnetti Children’s Foundation’s “Whirlaway” Swan Boat Wins 2011 Lakeland Derby. - May 04, 2011 - Burnetti Children's Foundation
Celebrate Mother's Day with Blanket America by Donating Blankets to Those in Need on Behalf of Your Mother
Blanket America has created a new Mother's Day program, allowing people to donate blankets in their mothers' names and send cards with a discount code for Blanket America products. - May 04, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
SVACA’s Fifth Annual Adoptathon
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority announces the Fifth Annual Adoptathon at their facility at 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054. SVACA Adoption Fees will be "Pay What You Want," during the event on Saturday May 7, 2011 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Dog training demonstrations will also be held at 12:00 and 2:00 by DJ’s Clever Canines and Stacy’s Wag‘N’Train. - May 04, 2011 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
The Crucible Announces Inferno: A Fire Circus
“Hottest Show on Earth” to include fire-breathing acrobats, live music and more - May 04, 2011 - The Crucible
Ulster County’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (UCSPCA) has been named this month's Rescue Chocolate Beneficiary.
Ulster County’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (UCSPCA) has been named the May 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. - May 04, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Townspeople Opens 34 Affordable and Supportive Apartments for People with Special Needs: Grand Opening, May 12, 2011
Townspeople, a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), continues providing quality, affordable and supportive housing for low-income people in San Diego with the opening of its latest acquisition/rehab property in Normal Heights. The building will celebrate its grand opening with a... - May 03, 2011 - Townspeople
Second Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha (Hinduism Summit) in Melbourne, 21 May 2011
The Hinduism Summit aims to foster education about Hindu Dharma by bringing forth the unique science behind Hinduism concepts and practices and bringing together the Hindu leaders to spread the message of Hinduism. - May 03, 2011 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Birmingham International Center is Taking Donations for Tornado Relief Efforts via Cell Phone Micro Donations
Financial donations are needed to support disaster relief efforts. The Birmingham International Center asks those who want to help please text “BIC” to 41010 to donate $10 through their cell phone or call 1-205-252-7652. Donations more than $10 can be made online at... - May 02, 2011 - Birmingham International Center
Sixteen 'Painted Cats' in the Cat Care Society's 30th Anniversary Celebration Featured at Lakewood Arts Council Gallery During May
"Tails of the Painted Cats," the 30th Anniversary Art Event Fundraiser for the shelter cats at the Cat Care Society (CCS), are now on display at the Lakewood Arts Council Co-op Gallery during the month of May through June 4. A public reception is Thursday, May 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m., at the LAC Gallery. - May 02, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Bishop Rick Wallace Releases His New Book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Wallace addresses the epidemic of absentee fathers in America from a biblical perspective. He offers practical, but powerful advice on how to confront this devastating plague that has come down on an entire Generation. - May 01, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
Matthew 25: Ministries Sends First Truckload of Supplies to Tornado-Ravaged Alabama
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, Ohio will begin trucking disaster relief to tornado-ravaged Alabama on Sunday, May 1. Based on real-time reports coming in from partners on the ground in the devastated area, Matthew 25 will initially be sending food, water, personal care supplies and baby products. - May 01, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Grant Humanitarian Foundation to Award Cash Prizes Through Life During Deployment Media Contest
Combat Relief, a GHF program supporting American service members, veterans, and their families, is slated to begin a media contest that will foster creativity and camaraderie in the military community. The contest will run from May 1, 2011 until June 1st 2011. Contestants and their peers are encouraged to rate submissions on a four star system. The top rated submissions will be submitted to a panel of four esteemed judges for the final decision. - April 30, 2011 - Grant Humanitarian Foundation ~ Combat Relief
10th Annual FAST Spring Benefit Fashion Show "Illumination"
On May 25th, 2011 from 7 to 9pm (doors open at 6pm) in Ackerman Grand Ballroom at 308 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles 90024, FAST at UCLA will be featuring 11 student designers and 35 student models at its 10th annual spring fashion show benefiting the non-profit Food on Foot. “Illumination”... - April 30, 2011 - Fashion and Student Trends
The Second Annual Youth TakeOver Festival Announces Partnership with SFK-Success For Kids, Inc.
Today the Second Annual Youth TakeOver Festival announced their official partnership with SFK-Success For Kids, Inc., who will be one of the main beneficiaries of the Second Annual Youth TakeOver Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Los Angeles Center Studios located at 500 S. - April 30, 2011 - Loose Ends Events & Marketing
Mount Carmel School Uses BizWorld to Raise Money for Japan Disaster Relief
On April 28th, four BizWorld companies comprised of sixth-grade entrepreneurs will vie to sell the greatest number of bracelets and donate the proceeds to Japan Disaster Relief. - April 29, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
Rescue Bank Named Beneficiary of GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site
Tim Kunin, CEO of The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood Network, named Rescue Bank a “click beneficiary” of The Animal Rescue Site’s homepage purple button. Each click donation will support the Houston-based Rescue Bank’s distribution of pet food and supplies to shelters, pet food banks, and rescue organizations. - April 29, 2011 - GreaterGood