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Physicians Jump on IAPAM's Botox Training to Meet the Growing Demand for Medical Aesthetics
The market for minimally invasive procedures continues to grow, and to capitalize on this growth, physicians must seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic medicine education. The IAPAM's 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the most focused training for physicians in Botox®, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing & laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and hCG for Weight Loss. - November 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Big Heart Humanitarian and Lunawebs Develop Strategic Partnership
Big Heart Humanitarian is supported by Lunawebs in its effort to provide sponsorship in education to children in Guatemala. Big Heart Humanitarian, a Utah non-profit organization that sponsors elementary education for children in developing nations, announces a new partnership with Lunawebs.com, a... - November 04, 2010 - Big Heart Humanitarian
WaterCan Launches New Clean Water Projects to Change the Lives of Thousands of Students in Eastern Africa
37,000 girls, boys and teachers at 41 schools in eastern Africa to gain access to clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene education by 2012. - November 04, 2010 - WaterCan
Friends Forever Releases New Video to Promote Peace in the Middle East
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, has released a new video aimed at educating the global community about the plight of children in areas of conflict and showing what is possible when society works together for peace. The video,... - November 03, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Enable America Supports NAWIC in San Antonio
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is encouraging participation in this week’s “Breaking Boundaries” women’s leadership conference sponsored by The National Association of Women... - November 03, 2010 - Enable America
Everfunds.com Announces Free Online Fundraising Program
A completely free online fundraiser designed to help schools, charities, and religious organizations raise extra money easily. - November 03, 2010 - Everfunds.com
Mendham Teen Hosts “New Jersey Walks for TS” to Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome
Inspired by her cousin, Emily Carrara joins NJCTS to launch awareness walks. - November 03, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria
Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation
Pets for Patriots, Halo, Purely for Pets® and Freekibble Join Forces to Give Major Donation to Colorado Pet Food Bank
Pikes Peak Pet Pantry to receive 10,000 meals to help area families keep and care for their pets - November 03, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
University of California, Berkeley Economic History Lab to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund expansion of Berkeley Economic History Laboratory Programs - November 01, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Discover Thai Yoga Massage in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
Destination:PEACE welcomes Hillary Olsen Hilliard with Textured Motion. - October 31, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Experienced Revenue Assurance and Fraud Manager from Latin America Joins GRAPA Faculty for 2011
Pamela Noriega, experienced Telecoms Fraud and Revenue Assurance manager, will be joining GRAPA’s faculty to develop new training curriculum and to work with members of the Latin American community in order to further GRAPA’s ability to meet the needs of Latin American telcos. - October 31, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Danforth Center First World Food Day Commemoration Produced 355,000 Meals
Center Exceeds goal to feed malnourished people with the help of the St. Louis Community. - October 31, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Hosts Artist Who Once Attended School in the Same Building
In a time when many adults are going back to school for a degree, Nashville artist Betty Turney-Turner is going back more than forty years--to her grade school. From 1964 to 1968, Betty attended first through fourth grade at the Fall School just south of downtown Nashville. For a tiny... - October 30, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The New Y in Santa Ana is Now Open: Aquatics Center and Soccer Arena Provide New Opportunities for Youth & Families
Today, the Y begins a new chapter in its history with the opening of the new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex in Santa Ana, Ca. Swim & Sports programs begin November 1st; a Registration Day will be held Saturday, October 30th at the new Y. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, and caring. A Grand Opening Celebration Event will be held on November 20th at 10am, this is a free community event. - October 30, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Will Attend March of Dimes Bikers for Babies to be Held at Space Coast Harley Davidson on November 6 & 7, 2010
Melbourne, FL attorney encourages participation in November's Bikers for Babies Poker run to benefit the March of Dimes. - October 30, 2010 - Sinclair Law Offices
NAFA Opens Online Registration for Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association launches new conference website and opens online registration for 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. - October 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for San Antonio Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with San Antonio, Texas animal shelters and veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets - October 30, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Romantic Comedy "Love Simple" to Donate 10% of DVD Proceeds to Lupus Research Institute
The producers of the film Love Simple, directed by Mark von Sternberg, announced today that 10% of the films DVD sales will be donated to the world renowned Lupus Research Institute, and that Your Indie Films/Synergetic Distribution has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film. The DVD... - October 30, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Kids Wish Network, White Memorial Medical Center and Big Baby, Inc. Host Holiday of Hope Party for Patients in California
With help from various sponsors, celebrities and volunteers from California, Kids Wish Network and Big Baby, Inc.’s 2010 Holiday of Hope celebration at White Memorial Medical Center was a phenomenal success. - October 29, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues with the Progression of Plant Science Featuring Dr. Roger Beachy
The program will feature the Center’s founding President, Roger Beachy. - October 28, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Shelters Receive "Safety Blanket" Boxes to Help Cats
The Petfinder Foundation announced that forty-five animal shelters would receive more than 11,000 Hide, Perch & Go Boxes with a value of more than $200,000 this year. The Petfinder Foundation partnered with the PETCO Foundation and The Animal Rescue Site to fund the grant to provide a safe haven for cats waiting for adoption. - October 28, 2010 - GreaterGood
West Oakland Youth Chop Shop Bicycles in the Name of Art
The Crucible Hosts Its Fourth-Annual Youth Frame Alteration Workshop. - October 28, 2010 - The Crucible
Interactive How-to Social Media Workshop for Nonprofits
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an interactive “How-To Social Media for Nonprofits” Workshop on November 9th. With a focus on Facebook and Twitter, the workshop will introduce nonprofit professionals to the tools and resources available to build... - October 28, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
IJIS Institute Receives Grants for Information Sharing Projects
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces it has received several federal grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (U.S. Department of Justice) to continue its key projects and... - October 28, 2010 - IJIS Institute
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Joining the IAPAM Gives Aesthetic Medicine Physicians a Competitive Advantage
From discounts on its comprehensive Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss Training, to access to a congregation of innovative, forward-thinking physicians working in the aesthetic medicine industry, membership in the IAPAM supports physicians as they add aesthetic medicine to their practices or launch a new medispa. - October 27, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Autism Services Group Appoints Dr. Mark Mintz Medical Director
Autism Services Group (ASG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Mintz, M.D., as its new Medical Director. A pediatric neurologist, Dr. Mintz comes to ASG with more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mintz attended medical school at the University of Medicine and... - October 27, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Kinderstart “KinderGuides” Knowledge Experts
Kinderstart.com, the mini-search engine and in-depth parenting directory, introduces “KinderGuides.” - October 27, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
New Book “Hear Us Roar!” Creates Platform for Twenty-Eight Women to Raise Money for Charity
Hear Us Roar! announces the release of its first book, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” This collection of stories provides an opportunity for ‘ordinary’ women to share themselves so that other ‘ordinary’ women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. - October 27, 2010 - Hear Us Roar
Harry Gould Appointed to Chair BizWorld's Global Board
The BizWorld Foundation has announced the appointment of Harry Gould, Senior Vice President, Informatica Systems, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. The BizWorld Foundation inspires children to be innovative leaders through the teaching of entrepreneurship, business and finance. - October 25, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Florida Non-Profit Launches Effort to Keep a Retired Shuttle Orbiter at Kennedy Space Center
The Aerospace Research & Engineering Systems Institute, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, announces the launch of the Space Shuttle Project to promote the Kennedy Space Center area as the best location for permanent display of a space shuttle orbiter after the fleet is retired. The Space Shuttle Project provides a platform for community leaders and members of the public to join voices and make the case for the Space Coast. - October 24, 2010 - Aerospace Research & Engineering Systems Institute, Inc.
The Breast Cancer Site and What You Can do Asks Viewers to Click for Your Mama
The Breast Cancer Site and What You Can Do teamed up to release the video “Click For Your Mama” as a timely reminder that anyone can help fight breast cancer in less than a minute. - October 24, 2010 - GreaterGood
Planning Special Events for Nonprofits Workshop Offered by The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting a “Planning Special Events” Workshop on November 3rd. The workshop is for nonprofit professionals that want to learn how to focus the energy of the planning process on activities which align with the mission of the... - October 24, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
UFO Hunters Co-Host Bill Birnes Headlines Conference at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.
Well-known UFO researcher, and co-host of The History Channel’s UFO Hunters, Bill Birnes will headline the conference Visitors from Hidden Realms: UFOs, Crop Circles, Orbs, and Extraterrestrial Encounters, November 14-16, at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Joining Birnes on the program is a team of experts on the paranormal, including Stanton T. Friedman, Brent Raynes, Freddy Silva, Nancy Talbott, and John Van Auken. - October 24, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Healing Heroes Network is Heading to SEMA
Healing Heroes Network is heading to Las Vegas for round two. The 2010 SEMA car show will have a repeat-offender in its midst as Palm Harbor-based Healing Heroes Network revs up to unveil its next dynamic Mustang duo. The two one-of-a-kind cars will finally be revealed to the public as the grand... - October 24, 2010 - Healing Heroes Network
DAMA International Promotes Data Management in South America – Welcome to DAMA Brazil
DAMA International announces the formation of DAMA International Brazil, the latest International South American Chapter within the DAMA International affiliate set. - October 23, 2010 - DAMA International
Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Joins Dove® in Helping Girls and Families Celebrate Self Esteem
On Sunday October 24, Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area is hosting a mother-daughter “Strong, Smart, and Bold Girl” self-esteem booth from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mall at Prince George’s, 3500 East West Highway, in Hyattsville, Md. Families are encouraged to bring girls to the booth, located at the Mall’s center court, to participate. - October 23, 2010 - Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metrpolitan Area
NJ Charity for the Blind Celebrates a Century of Service All Are Invited to 100th Birthday Bash
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) at Camp Happiness will commemorate 100 years of unlocking opportunities for the blind and visually impaired this November, and everyone is invited to join the celebration. NJBCA will kick off a year-long “Celebration of a Century” with a... - October 23, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Microsoft Joins IJIS Institute as Its Third Sustaining Member
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that Microsoft Corporation has upgraded member status to become the organization’s third Sustaining Member. Microsoft has been a... - October 23, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Exhibit Featuring Artists with Autism
The 2nd Annual ArtShare for HeartShare, featuring artwork created by individuals with autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities runs November 2 through November 13, 2010. It is being held at the New Century Artists Gallery, located at 530 W. 25th Street, Suite 406 (between 10th... - October 23, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
AT&T Awards YMCA of Orange County $5,000 Grant to Purchase New Computers for Afterschool Care Program
AT&T has awarded the YMCA of Orange County a $5,000 grant to purchase new computers for the Benson YMCA Afterschool Program. This grant will support the development of a technology center and will extend learning and enrichment opportunities for children participating in the program. Computers will be used to support student's academic needs and enhance Afterschool Curricula to include relevant and self-directed learning opportunities as well as computer clubs and other enrichment activities. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
The Y in Santa Ana Opens November 1st - New Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Arena
On November 1st, 2010, the Y in Santa Ana will begin a new chapter in its 130 year history with a brand new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex. Programs begin November 1st; registration is now open. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Bellport Girls Track & Field Club to Host 1st Annual Road Race November 28, 2010
Bellport Girls Track & Field Club to host 1st Annual Road Race November 28, 2010 - all proceeds donated to local families for Leukemia, Wounded Veterans & Scholarships. The race begins at 1:30pm with the starting line at the Bellport Gateway Theater and loops through scenic Bellport Village, finishing at the Bellport marina. - October 22, 2010 - Bellport Girls Track & Field Club
So Cal Love… Online Designer Consignment Boutique with a Twist
Designer Consignment Boutique with a Focus on Doing Good for Animal Welfare. - October 21, 2010 - So Cal Love Boutique
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Engages Search Firm to Recruit New President & Chief Executive Officer
The Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership (ERCGP) has begun the search for the Chamber’s next President & Chief Executive Officer. Jim Dible, the ERCGP’s current President & CEO, has served in the position since January of 2008 and has announced his retirement,... - October 21, 2010 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Women’s eNews Starts Conversation on Rape at Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Women’s eNews and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) present “Drawing the Line: Sex and Consent - A Conversation about the Language of Rape.” In the U.S., 1 in 6 women report being raped in their lifetime and the rising awareness of untested rape kits in some... - October 21, 2010 - Women's eNews
Enable America Helps People with Disabilities in North Carolina
Enable America announces a series of programs across three cities in North Carolina, to improve employment opportunities over the next two months for people with disabilities and disabled military veterans. - October 21, 2010 - Enable America
Costa Rica Charity: Helping Those Who Need It Most
The Do It Foundation, a Costa Rica charity, looks to bring mobility and freedom to those who need it most by providing thousands of free wheelchairs to less fortunate Costa Ricans. - October 21, 2010 - Do It Foundation Costa Rica Charity