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Social Innovators Gather Worldwide to Connect an Emerging Global Sector This November
During the first week in November this year, Connecting Social Innovation 2010 (cosi10) is calling social innovators together at events in a dozen cities around the world, with the aim of strengthening and moving the social innovation sector forward. - September 23, 2010 - Evolutionize It, ASBL
Paul R. Martel, President of YHB Investment Advisors Recognized as Honoree at Community Leadership Awards Hosted by Invest in Others Charitable Foundation & Investnews
Paul R. Martel Receives $15,000 for Clinica Dulce Refugio in Ecuador Paul R. Martel of YHB Investment Advisors, Inc. in West Hartford, CT was recognized as the honoree of the Community Leadership Award for Global Community Impact for his work with his children’s clinic, Clinica Dulce... - September 22, 2010 - YHB Investment Advisors
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Guild, Increases Pediatric Oncology Research Fundraising and Raises Awareness About Childhood Cancer
Friends for Life, a Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild, announces the new 2010 hand-blown glass ornament and reminds everyone that Seattle Children’s conducts ground-breaking childhood cancer research. Ornaments will be sold at the upcoming Friends for Life Fallfest at Finaghty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Snoqualmie, Wash. on Sat., Sept. 25 from 11 am until 6 pm. The event features the band Recess Monkey which performs at 2 pm. For more information, please visit http://www.FriendsGuild.org. - September 22, 2010 - Friends for Life
Gulf Coast Venture Forum to Hold Investor & Entrepreneur Education Events to Kick-Off 2010/2011 Season
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum, in conjunction with the Florida Venture Forum and the Tamiami Angel Fund, will hold its annual kick-off events for the 2010/11 season in both Naples and Sarasota. - September 22, 2010 - Tamiami Angel Fund I
Auto Show Raises $10K for Charity Serving the Blind
The Middletown Lions Club raised nearly $10,000 at their 5th Annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired in NJ. This year is NJBCA's 100th Anniversary. - September 22, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Fourth Annual Coat Extravaganza
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) will be holding its fourth annual Coat Extravaganza starting September 25, 2010, at its Roslyn Village Thrift Shop. New and gently-worn coats for children and adults will be available for purchase at greatly reduced prices. Proceeds from JLLI’s Coat... - September 22, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
The Baltimore B & O Museum "Choo Chooses" the Casey Cares Foundation as Their Charity of Choice
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to announce that the Baltimore B & O Railroad Museum has chosen the Casey Cares Foundation to be their charity of choice from now through 2011. Each year the B & O Railroad Museum adopts a charity as part of their effort to give back to the community. The... - September 21, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
Organizations Unite Worldwide for Historical Peace Day
Tuesday September 21st is Peace Day, the internationally recognized annual day of non-violence and cease-fire declared by the United Nations. Peace in Our Lifetime is helping to unite organizations worldwide by hosting events around the planet to bring awareness to the observance of this Peace Day, 2010. - September 20, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime
The Founders Fund, Inc. Completes Production of Mission Statement Video
The video includes footage from the Annual Scholarship Reception, giving viewers a closer look at the Collier County students receiving scholarships from The Founders Fund. - September 20, 2010 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Jackie Chan Supports the International Day of Peace, the Global Internet Broadcast by 'Peace Day TV,' Raising Awareness of the UN Agreed Ceasefire
Jackie Chan supports Peace Day, The UN International Day of Peace September 21st 2010 and the Broadcast by Peace Day TV and Peace in OUR Lifetime. http://www.jackiechan.com - September 19, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center Presents: Learning to Listen to Israeli and Palestinian Stories
As Israeli and Palestinian officials resume direct peace talks over the coming year, listening, more than talking, may be the key to their success or failure. This discussion will highlight the challenging and often contradictory stories Palestinians and Israelis shared with a 24-person interfaith... - September 19, 2010 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Kids Wish Network Shelley Breiner Announces Brad Paisley Corvette Dream Giveaway
Kids Wish Network (http://kidswishnetwork.org) founder Shelley Breiner announces the Brad Paisley Corvette Dream Giveaway where two corvettes will be given away to bring joy to children in crisis nationwide. - September 18, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Charity Golf Tournament Proclaims: It’s Raining Golf Balls
NSCC to hold its First Annual Helicopter Ball Drop at its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament September 24 - September 18, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
New Bible Study Guide Gives Keys to a Happy Marriage
“Keys to a Happy Marriage” is the latest lesson added to the new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. It brings the total to 51 lessons so far. - September 18, 2010 - United Church of God
Danforth Plant Science Center 12th Annual Fall Symposium
Speakers from across the Nation to discuss Advances in Structural Biology - September 17, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Women’s eNews' "Memo" Wins Award from National Women’s Political Caucus
NWPC honors Women's eNews' report on the status of women in the U.S. - September 17, 2010 - Women's eNews
IJIS Institute Partners with Open Geospatial Consortium
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) as its Alliance Partner. OGC is an international industry consortium of more than 395 companies,... - September 17, 2010 - IJIS Institute
United Church of God Set to Open Annual Festival, 20,000 Expected to Attend Eight-Day Gathering
Fifty-five locations around the world will join global biblical celebration Sept. 23-30. - September 17, 2010 - United Church of God
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Selected as Charity of Choice by Southern Elegance Charm State Queens
North Carolina Pageant Queens Support Nonprofit Organization - September 17, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Hundreds of International NGO's, Celebrities and Messengers Join the UN in Raising Awareness of the Ceasefire on September 21st. A Global PeaceDay TV Internet Broadcast
Peace In Our Lifetime a UK based organisation, are hosting ‘Global United Parties for Peace’ which will be part of the Peace Day TV Broadcast Collaboration for Peace Day. Their London and USA Music events will be live streamed into a Global Broadcast. PeaceDay.tv and production partners are inviting people from countries all around the world to participate in what may turn out to be the world's largest ever humanitarian & entertainment Internet broadcast ever scheduled for September 17-21, 2010. - September 16, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime
IAPAM Training Emphasizes the Importance of Pharmaceutical hCG for Safe Weight Loss
The IAPAM reports on the dangers of improperly sourced hCG for medical weight loss programs, and educates doctors on how to safely source hCG and how to effectively and profitably deliver an hCG Weight Loss Program to their patients. One critical success factor is to complete expert training through programs like the IAPAM's hCG Physician Training Program. - September 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Advita Fund USA Hosts the 1st Annual Art for Life Cocktail Party and Silent Auction
Advita Fund USA Hosts the 1st Annual Art for Life cocktail party and silent auction to benefit cancer research at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and support cancer patients from Russia and the former Soviet Union. - September 16, 2010 - Advita Fund USA
Audubon Lifestyles' Bird City USA Program Working for Municipalities and Communities
The designation of Bird City USA provides a simple and effective way for communities to become part of the national bird conservation movement and to begin reaping some of the economic rewards associated with being known as a community that cares about birds and promotes birding. - September 16, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Homeland Security Foundation of America Marks Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Homeland Security Foundation of America Marks Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks, Thanks to those who participated in Community Awareness Week. - September 15, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Eden Autism Services Breaks Ground for New School
Eden Autism Services will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on September 23, 2010 at 10:00 at 2 Merwick Road, Princeton, NJ (In the Princeton Forrestal Village) for it's new uniquely designed school for children with autism. - September 15, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Boulder Emergency Squad Volunteers Help Firefighters and Residents of Fourmile Canyon Fire
The tragic wildland fire that ripped through Fourmile Canyon this week has taken peoples' homes and possessions. Some of those affected are the very firefighters who protected the community and saved many structures, but sadly lost their homes. Boulder Emergency Squad provided temporary housing for a few of those firefighters affected and continues to support the community relief effort with their volunteer rescuers. - September 14, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
7th Annual Green Festival Returns to the Capital
Green Festival®, the nation's largest sustainability event, returns to the Washington Convention Center October 23-24. This year’s Green Festival theme is ‘Engagement,’ with exciting new ways to shop green, be inspired, get engaged and give back. Community members enjoy... - September 13, 2010 - Green Festivals
Cantor Fitzgerald Family Proves That Hope Triumphs Over Multiple Tragedies
Justin’s Hope Fund, a restricted fund for research at Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation will be added to the list of beneficiaries of Cantor Fitzgerald’s 2010 Charity Day on Monday, September 13th. Charity Day was created as Cantor Fitzgerald, the worst hit company, re-built... - September 13, 2010 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Mayor Gordon Kicks Off 5th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest - Oct.9th
200th Oktoberfest Anniversary celebrated at 5th Annual Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest October 9th at Margaret T. Hance Park, with a German wedding and parade, family entertainment, contests, games, raffle for trip to Europe, traditional German food and plenty of German beer. - September 13, 2010 - Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures
2010 National Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will be Held November 6th on the National Mall
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, will host the 10th annual National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at The National Mall. All event proceeds support Autism Speaks’ work to increase awareness about the growing autism... - September 11, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival to Showcase Fine Art by Over 80 Nationally Acclaimed Artists
Summit Art is proud to announce that artist applications were received from throughout the United States for the 3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival. The jury committee has accepted and sent out invitations to artists to attend this years’ art festival from twelve different... - September 11, 2010 - Summit Art Inc.
Socialvest.us Offers Everyone an Easy Way to Fundraise for Non-Profit Organizations -- Everyday Shopping. Extraordinary Change.
SocialVest launches an innovative cause-based shopping platform that empowers people to raise money for charity by simply doing their everyday shopping. - September 11, 2010 - SocialVest
Living With Macular Degeneration
Liz Trauernicht, Director of the Macular Degeneration Foundation, and the Houston Low Vision Club will host a public discussion on the topic "Living with Macular Degeneration" at three locations in Houston during September. According to Mrs. Trauernicht, "As the leading cause of... - September 10, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Significant UK Donation Enables Urgent Community Project
Art in Tanzania has recently started work on its biggest project; the Bagamoyo Youth Center. This is the result of a significant donation from the UK and is the one of the first steps in a long-term project which will go on to provide essential educational and extracurricular activities for nearly... - September 10, 2010 - Art in Tanzania
The Teenager Who Will Forever Make a Difference
Second Annual “Volley for Molly” Tournament to raise money for Ovarian Cancer. - September 10, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Offers a Chance to Vacation for a Cause
Sign up Now for Spring Offerings from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training - September 10, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Botox Training Strong Despite Economy Says IAPAM
To date, all of the 2010 IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium events have sold out. These respected and well attended multi-day educational programs are coveted training forums for physicians eager to safely, profitably and successfully add botox, hCG medical weight loss, and other aesthetic modalities to their existing practices, or to launch a medical spa. Today, the IAPAM announced that there are additional spaces available in its upcoming Symposiums. - September 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Montgomery Alliance Schedules 2011 Giving Campaign Kickoff Event
The Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving, www.montgomeryalliance.org will kick off its 2011 Giving Campaign at a special breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. The organizations, agencies and companies participating in Montgomery Alliance’s pledge campaign and supporting the organization... - September 10, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
IJIS Institute Revamps Law Enforcement Data Exchange Committee
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that its newly-revamped NIBRS/N-DEx Advisory Committee is now operational. - September 09, 2010 - IJIS Institute
5th Annual Charity Auto Show to Benefit Charity Serving the Blind
For the fifth year running, the Middletown Lions Club will host their annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) on Saturday, September 18th at 3 pm (rain date 9/19) - September 09, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Bryant Youth Leadership Council Formed
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Youth Council have both awarded funding to Community Action Network to establish the Bryant Youth Leadership Council (BYLC). The newly formed council will afford young people in the Bryant... - September 08, 2010 - Community Action Network
Art For Progress Presents "Fashion Interaction," Shopping Party and Showroom Event
AFP will present “Fashion Interaction," in NYC on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 featuring 19 "under-the-radar” clothing and accessory designers. The event will consist of a one-day showroom/public retail shopping party, lasting from 11am-9pm. This date coincides with NY Market Week and trade shows, when editors and buyers are making their rounds in NYC, providing designers with both wholesale and retail opportunities. - September 07, 2010 - Art For Progress
Junior League of Long Island to Host Annual Recruiting Event: Super Saturday Introduces JLLI to New Members and Promotes Women Voluntarism on Long Island
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) is hosting its annual recruiting event on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The daylong seminar, known as “Super Saturday,” introduces the Junior League and its many local community projects to new members. The event will take place at JLLI headquarters... - September 07, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Summit to Discuss School Suspension and Policy in North Carolina
Safe Schools, Fair Schools: A Community Dialogue about School Suspensions in North Carolina is planned for November 12 from 9am to 5pm at the Wake Technical College in Raleigh. The NC Partnership for Educational Opportunities (NCPEO) is presenting the event. The one day gathering of stakeholders is... - September 07, 2010 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Sponsor Community Awareness Week 2010
HSFA continues to push forward with its mission to help people across America be safe and live better, announcing its upcoming Community Awareness week and the slated launch of RubyWATCH, a suspicious activity reporting system provided free to the public and law enforcement for terrorism and crime prevention. - September 07, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
West Oakland Organizations Come Out to Play with Fire
The Crucible Hosts Its 10th Annual Fall Community Open House Expo & Art Show - September 07, 2010 - The Crucible
American India Foundation Young Professionals 3rd Annual Fundraiser
More than 200 of LA's young professionals gather to benefit AIF's Rickshaw Sangh program. - September 06, 2010 - Imli
Christianity & Socialism is Topic of Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute
Socialist vision and its compatibility with Christianity will be discussed at the Freedom & Virtue Institute’s next Hour of Freedom to be held on September 15 at 6 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. Can a Christian be a Socialist? Previous meetings have explored the meaning... - September 05, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
NBA All-Star Dwight Howard and Actress Tichina Arnold Set to Host "A Concert for a Cause...Remembering Haiti" in Orlando FL on Sept 15th at House of Blues
Dwight Howard presents “Concert for a Cause…Remembering Haiti,”at the House of Blues Orlando, September 15, 2010 to remind the public that the people in Haiti are still struggling to recover from the terrible earthquake disaster and still need help. - September 04, 2010 - Dwight Howard Fund
IJIS Institute Partners with Major City Chiefs Association
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Major City Chiefs Association (MCC) as its Alliance Partner. MCC is a professional organization of police executives representing the... - September 04, 2010 - IJIS Institute