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Students on Track for Careers in Railway Engineering Thanks to The Smallpeice Trust.
A new short Railway Engineering course takes place in April at the University of Nottingham and is designed for one hundred 13 and 14 year-old students to learn about careers in railway engineering in a series of hands-on workshops. - February 13, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
$100,000 to Help Low-Income Families Keep Their Heat
EnergyShare, a program to help low-income households pay their Con Edison bill, has received an additional $100,000. - February 13, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Doing Good One Search or One Purchase at a Time
Supporters of Surprise Lake Camp are raising funds just by searching the Internet and shopping online - February 12, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
IJIS Institute Badge & Tech Benefit Set for April 20
Event to celebrate Institute's 10th anniversary and benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. - February 11, 2011 - IJIS Institute
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, is Vying for $5,000 Giveaway
PANDORA has a chance of getting $5,000 from GuideStar and GreatNonProfits to help people with NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders. - February 10, 2011 - PANDORA Org
Colorado Access Advantage to Host C.A.A.R.E Fair on Valentine’s Day
A Local Senior Resource and Enrollment Fair for Medicaid and Medicare Members - February 10, 2011 - Colorado Access
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts "Photography's Next Rock Star"
Michael Doven, a master photographer, will be presenting a special seminar to help artists market themselves in Nashville, Tennessee mid February. - February 10, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Call for Nominations for the 9th Annual Goodmon Awards, Presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware
Leadership Triangle Aims to Recognize Outstanding Regional Leadership. - February 10, 2011 - Leadership Triangle
Drought, Lack of Food Threaten Millions in Horn of Africa, Says World Vision
Aid agency responding in Kenya, Somalia to improve access to water, provide livestock assets. World Vision says years of unrelenting drought in many parts of the region have thrown the Horn of Africa into a humanitarian crisis that is threatening the lives of millions of families living in the... - February 10, 2011 - World Vision US
Blanket America Supports Jobs in Haiti with CHOOSE HAITI Bracelets at Shop for a Cause
Blanket America, the blanket manufacturer behind the CHOOSE HAITI initiative, recently showcased its Haitian-made bracelets at Shop for a Cause, a shopping event hosted by Tracy Reese and Jocelyn R. Taylor. - February 10, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Rescue Organization Seeks New Legislation to End Stray Pet Overpopulation in Illinois
Gateway Pet Guardians urge residents of Illinois to sign petition for HB 240, a new legislation that will allow Trap/Neuter/Release in the state of Illinois. - February 10, 2011 - Gateway Pet Guardians
Easter Seals Celebrates 20-Year Shop&Care Partnership with Food Lion Family of Banners, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food
Shop&Care campaign runs Feb. 9 – March 8 - February 10, 2011 - Easter Seals UCP
U.S. Dream Academy to Present Charles S. Dutton’s One Man Show, "From Jail to Yale" in Partnership with the University of Houston Department of African American Studies
Award winning actor, Charles S. Dutton will star in the highly acclaimed one man show, “From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage” on February 26, 2011 at 6:45pm at the University of Houston’s Cullen Performance Hall (4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77204). The show will be... - February 10, 2011 - U.S. Dream Academy
HorsesAdoptedOrGivenAway.info Website Helps Find Suitable New Homes for Unwanted or Distressed Horses
New American website helps existing and prospective horse owners find suitable new homes for unwanted or distressed horses. It also assists those who are considering adopting a horse to more fully understand the total minimum annual expenses of owning and caring for a horse; as compared to other animals, such as a cat and various-size dogs. - February 10, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Starry, Starry Night New Stargazing Poster
Ashland Astronomy Studio has just published a new stargazing poster, bringing the night sky closer to us all. - February 10, 2011 - Ashland Astonomy Studio
Parent Coaching Endorsed by Pediatric Care Providers
The Parent Coaching Institute’s coaching model has been featured in Illinois Pediatrician, a magazine published by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, in an article on parent coaching as a tool for improving family lives. - February 09, 2011 - The Parent Coaching Institute
Georgetown University Hospital Joins the Casey Cares Kami's Jammies Program
The Casey Cares Foundation has recently announced that Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC joined their Kami’s Jammies Program. The hospital will initially receive 50 pairs of new pajamas for their pediatric patients on extended stays. In addition, beginning March 9th a themed... - February 08, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
MBAs Organize 1 Week Toy Donation Campaign to Benefit Children's Memorial Hospital
Group of MBA students organizes one week toy drive to raise as much money and toys as possible for young patients treated at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Accepting donations as little as $1 and with no upward limit, the students are donating all proceeds directly to the Children's Memorial Foundation next Friday, February 11, 2011. - February 07, 2011 - The 1 Week Toy Campaign
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Announced That It is Now Accepting Research Proposals for Its Spring 2011 Grant Program
The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), launched with a $50 million pledge from George Soros to promote changes in economic theory and practice through conferences, research grants and education initiatives, has announced that it is now accepting research proposals for its spring 2011 Grant... - February 07, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
American Cold War Veterans Call for Repeal of Disabled Veterans Tax
"Disabled veterans are having their benefits reduced unfairly," said Jerald Terwilliger, National Chairman of the American Cold War Veterans. - February 06, 2011 - American Cold War Veterans
$26,000 in Scholarships Awarded in Orlando
The Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant awarded three titles and $26,000 in scholarships. - February 06, 2011 - Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant
HDL Design House Joins the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association
HSIA and HDL-DH join forces to extend the reach of the association and help advance the high tech industry of Southeastern Europe. - February 06, 2011 - Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association
St. Louis Dog Rescue Volunteer Travels Through Blizzard to Feed Stray Dogs
As the rest of St. Louis waits out the winter storm from the comfort of their own homes, Gateway Pet Guardians volunteer and founder P.J. Hightower continues her daily rounds - even in a blizzard. - February 06, 2011 - Gateway Pet Guardians
Intruessence Offers Transformational Yoga and Wellness Meditation Retreats in Mexico
The 7 day retreat, called 7 Days + 7 Chakras focuses on integration of mind, body and soul through specialized process created by founder and director Nicholas Pratley. June 20-26, 2011 is the first of a series of transformational retreats offered by Intruessence.com. Participants will be guided... - February 06, 2011 - Intruessence
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Partners with Happiness Is Camping to Bring Family Brain Tumor Camp to the New York City Area
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) announced today that they will organize and support the first pediatric brain tumor family camp to be run in the New York City area in late August, 2011. CBTF is partnering with Jenna’s Rainbow Foundation to underwrite this camp in a... - February 05, 2011 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
MCF Plans 2011 Children’s Mental Health Day in Annapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 8
More than 100 Marylanders eager to protect children’s mental health programs are expected at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 for the 11th Annual Children’s Mental Health Day in Annapolis. The free event is sponsored by the non-profit Maryland Coalition of Families for... - February 05, 2011 - Maryland Coalition for Children's Mental Health
Operation Gratitude Launches Wounded Warrior Care Package Program
Operation Gratitude Extends Its Outreach to Our Wounded Warriors. - February 05, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2011 Sustainable Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association is accepting submissions for the 2011 Sustainable Fleet Awards from now through February 28. - February 05, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Cedille Records Announces 2011 Release Schedule
Cedille Records, the Grammy Award-winning, Chicago-based independent classical record label, has announced its CD releases for 2011. Cedille’s first new album of the year, "In Eleanor’s Words: Music of Stacy Garrop" (CDR 90000 122), arrives February 22. Garrop is a... - February 04, 2011 - Cedille Records
National Fire Protection Association Launches "Voice of Sparky" Contest Among Firefighters in Celebration of Sparky the Fire Dog’s 60th Birthday
March 18 marks the 60th birthday of Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), who has been teaching children, parents and teachers on fire prevention and public safety for the past six decades. To kick-off this year-long celebration, today,... - February 04, 2011 - National Fire Protection Association
Announcing Project Touch: Free Apple iTouch to Needy Virginia Children with Autism
Autism Speaks is proud to team with a local teenager to bring the following innovative program to help needy children with autism receive a free iPod Touch, while supplies last. - February 02, 2011 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Real-Life Stories of the Hereafter in New Book from Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.'s 4th Dimension Press
Best-selling author Josie Varga's new book Visits to Heaven is collection of real-life stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) and afterlife communications that offers further proof, according to Varga, that there is not just a here, but a hereafter. - February 02, 2011 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Furry Friends Rescue Has Been Named the February 2011 Beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate
Furry Friends Rescue in Freemont, California has been named the February 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to animal rescue organizations. A different non-profit group is picked each month to receive the company’s... - February 02, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
While Haiti Has Experienced Some Progress, More Attention Needs to be Devoted to the Future of Haiti’s Orphans, Asserts WWO CEO Dr. Jane Aronson
One-year after the devastating earthquake, Dr. Jane Aronson, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO), returned from a mission trip to Haiti on Jan. 28, where she assessed the plight of orphans and vulnerable children and identified specific needs for long-term assistance programs to... - February 02, 2011 - Worldwide Orphans Foundation
Jeffrey Levin Designs Capsule Jewelry Collection with a Giving Back Mission for Blood Cancers
Jeffrey Levin is a brand that gives back. Honoring his mother's memory and those fighting or who lost their battle with blood cancers, designer Jeffrey Levin created the Rosette capsule jewelry collection to raise awareness and give back to charity. - February 01, 2011 - Jeffrey Levin
GreaterGood Gives Grants to 85 Charities in January
GreaterGood.org announced grants totaling approximately $456,000 were given to 85 charities in January. These grants were made possible by the Gifts That Give More™ and other programs at the GreaterGood Network as well as funds contributed directly to GreaterGood.org. - January 30, 2011 - GreaterGood
Bill Guarinello Celebrates 40 Years with HeartShare
The President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York has been with the nonprofit organization for 40 years. - January 30, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The Road to Glory is the Debut Book from New Author Minister Brianna Headen the Founder of Over Comers by the Blood Inc.
New book discusses overcoming life’s trials by the Glory of God - January 29, 2011 - Over Comers By The Blood
Surprise Lake Camp Announces Campership Incentive Program
Surprise Lake Camp in conjunction with Foundation for Jewish Camp and UJA Federation NY is pleased to be able to share with you the Campership Program. - January 29, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Women's eNews Receives $3,000 Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant for Black Maternal Health
Women’s eNews has received a $3,000 grant from The Board of the Fund for Investigative Journalism to support research into causes of maternal mortality amongst women of color in New York City. - January 29, 2011 - Women's eNews
Horse Rescue Haven Expands Its Charitable Mission to Help Prevent Neglected and Abused Horses in America
Horse rescue non-profit charity, Horse Rescue Haven, expands its mission (beyond rescuing and caring for neglected and abused domestic horses on its Northern Nevada ranch) to include a comprehensive national preventative program to help prevent and reduce the incidence of these distressed horses, since there simply are not enough horse rescue organizations and facilities to care for the unprecedented need nationwide. - January 29, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Immigration Voice: President's Vision on Immigration "in the Right Direction"
Immigration Voice applauds the President’s recognition of our broken immigration system that allows for educating foreign nationals in the best universities this country has to offer and refrain from utilizing the investment made on them. The President’s call to reform in his State of... - January 28, 2011 - Immigration Voice
National Association of Women Business Owners Announces Finalists for Annual Awards Program
Woman Of Distinction program honors outstanding Southern Nevada professionals. - January 28, 2011 - NAWBO Southern Nevada
Nashville Church of Scientology Brings New Hope to the War on Drugs
In the month prior to a recent National Survey on Drug on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 49,000 Tennessee children between 12 and 17 had used an illicit drug. Fed up with statistics like this, a group of Scientology parishioners decided to help rid the state of this problem by launching its own Drug-Free Tennessee campaign this past weekend at an event held in their church. - January 28, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Chico’s Donation to The Heights Foundation Honors Bruce Gora
At last December’s Dinner Under Construction, an event honoring the late Bruce Gora, one of his former clients, Chico’s FAS committed to a $10,000 donation to the building fund. - January 28, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Pets for Patriots Debuts in Arizona to Help At-Risk Shelter Pets Find Loving Military Homes
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Arizona Humane Society and University Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - January 28, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Historic 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Project Comes to Salt Lake City
International photo project shines light on human rights in the Beehive State. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Ambitious 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Photo Project Comes to San Francisco
Global photo project shines light on human rights issues in the Bay Area. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Love Your Neighbor: Event from Harlem Heights
Supporters and friends of the Heights Foundation gathered to “Love Your Neighbor,” on Jan. 19 at the home of Nancy and Bill Merriam in the community of Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers. Guests enjoyed an exclusive evening of decadence and delight featuring area restaurants and wine... - January 27, 2011 - Heights Foundation
New York City Gets Its First NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Organizers are hard at work on the first annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, which will arrive on Sunday, April 3, in the Chelsea district of Manhattan. - January 27, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate