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Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro to Speak at the IJIS Institute Winter Industry Briefing in Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro will be speaking at the IJIS Institute Winter Industry Briefing in Washington, D.C. on January 7. DeLauro will deliver the Keynote Presentation on human trafficking and steps that Congress and Federal agencies are taking to address the tragic issue of human rights abuse. - January 06, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Child Abuse Prevention Services Long Island NY Bullying Survey Finds Children Want More Adult Supervision in School
CAPS 2009-2010 Long Island Middle School Bullying Survey showed that Nassau and Suffolk county schools fall within national ranges for bullying and cyber-bullying incidents. Sixth and 7th grade respondents expressed they want more adult supervision and intervention, cameras installed in bullying hotspots, and stricter rules and punishment for bullies. - January 06, 2011 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Child Abuse Prevention Services Announces the Opening of the CAPS Bully Prevention Center - the First to Offer Direct Support and Solutions to Parents
Now parents have a place to turn to find the resources and solutions they need to help their child who is being targeted by bullies. - January 04, 2011 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Seventy-Two Animal Rescue Groups Receive Grants from GreaterGood Network
Seventy-two Petfinder.com Network rescue groups and animal shelters received an extra gift in this holiday season: a grant from GreaterGood Network's Animal Rescue Site. Visitors to the website voted for their favorite groups for thirteen weeks, registering millions of votes to give away $110,000... - December 30, 2010 - GreaterGood
The Victory Center for Autism Will Host a "Victory Royale Casino Night" in Support of Children and Families Affected with Autism in South Florida
Join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Thursday, March 3, 2011, and have a great night of Vegas-style excitement, while helping out a good cause at the same time. - December 27, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Watershed Free Donation Site
ClickForYourCharity.org launches the only free donation site where users choose a video ad to watch that pays for a week of clean water. - December 25, 2010 - ClickForYourCharity.org
Hank Rocks, a Blues Benefit for Autism Speaks at Theatre Project
A Musical Extravaganza with Roxi Starr as MC Blues jam with local artists, cabaret by Roxi Starr, Special Guests, 50/50 Raffle, live auction and much more. Beer, wine, dinner, and cupcakes by Flavor Cupcakery will be served. All proceeds will benefit Team Hank Rocks and their 2011 participation in the Baltimore Walk Now for Autism Speaks. - December 25, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Agewell’s Winter Initiative "Spread the Warmth"
Agewell Foundation has initiated “Spread The Warmth” campaign to ensure no needy & destitute old person is deprived of warmth this year. Agewell has already started the process of mobilizing donation & collection of old/used woolens from across Delhi & NCR & distribution... - December 25, 2010 - Agewell Foundation
Cedille Records Founder Receives $25,000 Arts Achievement Award
Philanthropy presents check to James Ginsburg's Chicago Classical Recording Foundation. - December 25, 2010 - Cedille Records
Federal Employees Donated Over $100,000 to Support Charities and Over 1,000 Lbs. of Food to Support the Big Bend Area
Big Bend Federal Employees donated $119,434.21 to support local, national, and international charities in the 2010 Big Bend Combined Federal Campaign. In addition to the monetary donations, federal employees also collected 1,089 lbs. of canned food items for America’s Second Harvest of the... - December 24, 2010 - Big Bend Combined Federal Campaign
Church of Scientology Nashville Co-Organizes Successful Human Rights Day Celebration
Governor Phil Bredesen has affirmed December 10, 2010 as Human Rights Day in the state of Tennessee with a proclamation presented at the celebration of this year’s event. A committee co-organizing the event consisted of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, Nashville Human Relations Commission, Tennessee AFL-CIO, United Nations Association, Church of Scientology and others. - December 24, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
IAPAM Announces 2011 Dates for Its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training
In the coming year, physicians focused on growth will continue to seek out the best botox training, and hCG for weight loss programs. To meet this need, the IAPAM announces the 2011 dates for its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and hCG Training. - December 23, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Majestic Sculpture on View in New York City to be Auctioned at Naples Winter Wine Festival
A unique, monumental bronze sculpture entitled Reina Mariana and created by Manolo Valdés, one of the most important and respected Spanish artists working today, will be transported from New York City to Naples, Fla. for the Jan. 28 – 30 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The sculpture... - December 23, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Parent Coaching Institute Receives Grant to Support Families in Need at the YWCA
The Parent Coaching Institute (The PCI™) has been awarded a grant from The Norcliffe Foundation to continue its groundbreaking parent coaching services at the YWCA through March 2011. - December 22, 2010 - The Parent Coaching Institute
Announcing: I AM EQUAL PROJECT 2011 Photo World Tour
Human Rights & Equality photo project to visit 29 US cities in 2011 - December 22, 2010 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Lifetime ABATE Member and Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Donated 5,000 Koozies to the 29th Annual ABATE Christmas Toy Run
Melbourne, Florida personal injury attorney proudly supports ABATE's Christmas Toy Run. - December 22, 2010 - Sinclair Law Offices
Historic Photo Event Comes to Sacramento
The ‘I AM EQUAL’ photo project shines light on human rights in state capitol. - December 22, 2010 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Friends of Eden Awards to be Presented at Annual Autism Gala
On Saturday, January 15, 2011, Eden Autism Services will hold its 23rd annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event will feature the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporter Wawa, Inc. and immediate past Chairman of the Eden Board of... - December 19, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Irwin Collier of Freie Universitat Berlin and John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
An INET grant will fund Professor Collier’s project to conduct archival research on the evolution of graduate economics education in the United States. - December 19, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
James Heckman of the University of Chicago be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
An INET grant will fund Professor Heckman’s task force on human capital and economic inequality research. - December 19, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Karine van der Beek of Ben-Gurion University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
An INET grant will fund Professor van der Beek’s project to conduct research on the effect of the technological changes that led to the British Industrial Revolution. - December 19, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
NAFA Presents First Fleet Management Seminars in Hawaii
NAFA's fleet management seminars are expanding beyond the Continental U.S. thanks to a partnership with Mercury Associates, Inc. The first such seminar is scheduled for March 7-11 in Hawaii. - December 18, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Family Service Employee Wins New Car Thanks to United Way “Miles of Smiles” Sweepstakes
This week, the United Way of Burlington County announced Deb Wolff of Family Service as the winner of a brand new 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SE sponsored by Holman Enterprises. Wolff was entered into the “Miles of Smiles” United Way Sweepstakes along with more than 2,000 eligible... - December 18, 2010 - Family Service
Community Foundation Announces Nonprofit Leadership Award
Honor named for current Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President, who supports several consistent themes: the importance of civic leadership, value of education, and necessity for integrity and financial stewardship by all nonprofits. - December 17, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo Registrations Coming in at Record Pace
NAFA Fleet Management Association is witnessing record registrations for its 2011 Institute & Expo. - December 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Charity Partners with Animal Defense League of Texas to Connect San Antonio Veterans with Pets in Need
No-kill animal shelter joins other Pets for Patriots community partners to help veterans, wounded warriors and service members honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - December 17, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Mother with Disabilities Gets Power Wheelchair for Christmas
WISHTM partners with KS 107.5fm Morning Show Christmas Wish and Kids Mobility Network to grant 17 year old KeVaughn’s Christmas wish for Disabled Mother. - December 16, 2010 - Wishes Are Possible, Inc
Enable America Reaches New Heights in 2010
Despite a challenging job market, Enable America expanded its outreach in 2010, launching new programs and services, while assisting more people with disabilities than in any previous year. - December 16, 2010 - Enable America
IAPAM's hCG Weight Loss Training Gives Physicians a Complete Solution
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM's program includes NEW Weight Loss Clinic resources, including: waiting room and patient presentations and samples of proven hCG promotional publications. - December 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Top Secret Delivery of 600,000th Package with Keys to Motorcycle - Victory Motorcycles Donates a 2011 Vegas 8-Ball
To the classic roar of freedom at a "Support the Troops Rally" style event, a record-breaking two thousand cheering Operation Gratitude volunteers witnessed the arrival of a very special gift to be sent in the organization's 600,000th Care Package: A 2011 Victory Vegas 8-Ball. SSG... - December 16, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
International Cellular Medicine Society Releases Findings on Stem Cell Patient Deaths
Stem cell organization presents findings on RNL Bio Investigation. - December 16, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Xclaimed Ministries Provides Christmas Toys and Bicycles to the Community
A small ministry reaches out in big ways. At the Xclaimed Ministries 2nd Annual Christmas Festival, 20 children went home with new bicycles; over 300 children went home with two new toys each, 200 children (ages 3-12) received free admission to Adventure City Amusement Park, 20 children received free Tommy’s Original Hamburger meal vouchers, 100 people received free hamburger vouchers from Fuego’s Restaurant. - December 15, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
High-tech Prizes and Social Media Boost Economic Development Message
Texas Community spreads message of robust economy using creative contest to drive website traffic. - December 15, 2010 - Mission Economic Development Authority
Georgia Teacher and Students Work Some Holiday Magic for Local Children's Shelter
Second Grade Teacher Initiates Season of Giving, Area Businesses Follow Suit to Make the Season Brighter for the Kids of Gwinnett Children's Shelter. - December 15, 2010 - Gwinnett Children's Shelter
FutureSelf Names New Executive Director
After an extensive and thorough search process FutureSelf has named Abby Laine Sienkiewicz its new executive director. As the executive director Sienkiewicz is responsible for the operational and strategic efforts of FutureSelf and reports to its Board of Directors. - December 13, 2010 - FutureSelf
Resort Homes Group Becomes First European Audubon Lifestyles Platinum Member
The principles at The Resort Homes Group have for years been supporters and advocates of Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council (ISC), and are proud to continue that support by becoming the first Platinum Member in Europe. - December 12, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Wockhardt Foundation & ONGC Come Together for Khel Khel Mein
ONGC partners for a noble cause with Wockhardt Foundation to help underprivileged children. - December 12, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
NAFA's San Francisco Chapter Officially Renamed NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter
To better define the Chapter's area, NAFA's San Francisco Chapter has been renamed the NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter. The Chapter contains fleet management professionals from the northern two-thirds of California and all of the State of Nevada except for the Las Vegas area. - December 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
CASTLE of the Treasure Coast Raises $50,000 at Holiday Magic Event
The community came out in force for CASTLE's Holiday Magic Event, raising $50,000 in one evening to support Child Abuse Education and Prevention programs. More than 300 guests bid on jewelry valued at over $16,000, 75 bottles of wine and some very unusual silent and oral auction items. - December 12, 2010 - CASTLE of the Treasure Coast
The BizWorld Foundation Announces The Independent Institute as Presenting Sponsor for BizWorld Annual Luncheon
The BizWorld Foundation wishes to express its sincere gratitude to The Independent Institute, presenting sponsor for the seventh annual BizWorld Education Luncheon, to be held Tuesday, December 14th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - December 11, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
CEO Finds Innovative Ways to Provide Services to Adults with Autism
Thomas P. McCool Ed.D, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services has been named Innovator of the Year by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It is a thrill and an honor to be selected as Innovator of the Year,” says McCool. I have been with Eden since 2005 and during that... - December 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
NAFA Becomes Charter Member of the Center for Professional Fleet Certification
NAFA Fleet Management Association is part of a new alliance created to help boost the role of fleet management throughout the business world. - December 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Entire Edgar Cayce Readings Now Available on DVD-Rom
Edgar Cayce is recognized as the most-documented psychic of all time, having given over 14,000 readings in his lifetime. The complete collection of these readings, on subjects ranging from holistic health and dreams to ancient mysteries and intuition, with advanced search capability and lots of bonus content, is now available on a DVD-Rom. - December 11, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
New Website for the Bearing Industry with Over 8,300 Complimentary CAD Models
Ground breaking website is launched providing an unprecedented combination of product info, industry resources, and downloads for mechanical engineers and designers utilizing bearings in their applications - December 11, 2010 - AST Bearings
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Top Corporations and Minority Businesses with 2010 Partnership Awards
The Partnership Awards presented top corporate honors to IBM Corporation as National Corporation of the Year; New York Life Insurance as Regional Corporation of the Year; Interpublic Group with the Chairman’s Award and Joy Crichlow of Con Edison with Advocate of the Year. Outstanding African American, Hispanic American and Asian American New York and New Jersey business-owners were saluted with Supplier Awards. - December 10, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Leadership Triangle Now Taking Applicants for the 2011 Regional Class
Program Seeking to Enlighten Local Leaders. - December 10, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Global EXPOSURE Concert Confirmed for 2011
The 3-day concert OP Music House held in August 2010 to expose domestic violence by being streamed live around the world, is officially annual. The 2nd EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn't hurt (version 2.0) will be held July 29, 30 and 31, 2011 at Club Paradise in Blasdell, NY. Bands and sponsors are already jumping to be on roster. - December 10, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Passages, Inc. Names Leila Perrin 2011 Board President
Leila Perrin has been named president of the Board of Directors for Passages, a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas that provides residential treatment for women with chemical dependencies. Perrin takes the helm in January 2011, after having served on the Board since 2008, and succeeds... - December 10, 2010 - Passages for Women
Paper to Pearls: a Greener Shade of Hope
Paper to Pearls, a micro‐enterprise initiative in northern Uganda, is featured prominently in the premier issue of Live Green Magazine, a bi‐monthly publication that celebrates and encourages a modern green lifestyle. The issue features Paper to Pearls’ signature “eyes and... - December 09, 2010 - Paper to Pearls
NJ Blind Citizens Association Honors Humanitarians: Century-Old Charity Celebrates Champions of the Blind
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), the oldest organization of the blind and visually impaired in the state, held their annual awards dinner this week honoring New Jersey’s most dedicated donors and volunteers to serve the historic charity over the past year. Honorees from... - December 09, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.