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Farm Sanctuary Gets a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Chickens, cows, pigs, and goats will be the beneficiaries this month, as Rescue Chocolate has named Farm Sanctuary to be its fundraising partner for October 2010. The chocolate company designates a different animal rescue organization each month to be the recipient of its net profits. Farm... - October 10, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
10-10-10, Highlighting the Ten Commandments Day
Church of God members lead effort to promote the Ten Commandments with a special virtual celebration on 10-10-10. - October 10, 2010 - United Church of God
Stefan Drew Associates Challenge UK Colleges Over Customer Service
As national Customer Service Week draws to a close Stefan Drew Associates are challenging the UK education sector to use customer service as a tool to reduce front and back office costs. With SFA CEO Geoff Russell recommending providers to take action to reduce front and back office costs and... - October 10, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Complimentary Community Networking Workshop Offered by The Volunteer Center
The workshop is for nonprofit professionals that want to learn how to feel comfortable in a room full of strangers, meet new people, and build relationships. You will learn techniques that will assist you in developing new contacts to enrich your professional and private life. - October 09, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
Cairn Terrier Rescue Group Wins $10,000 in Shelter+ Challenge
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network-GL, a canine rescue group devoted to saving the “Toto” dogs from shelters, was the latest Grand Prize winner of The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com. Since 2008, The Animal Rescue Site’s Challenges have let... - October 09, 2010 - GreaterGood
Stefan Drew Associates Help UK Businesses with 20% VAT Rise
With 20% VAT just around the corner in the UK, the only Customer First approved company in the west midlands is offering local businesses help to improve their customer service. Stefan Drew Associates, are providing local businesses with ongoing Customer Service advice to ensure they can survive the 20% VAT hike. - October 08, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Join WaterAid's 10,000 Steps a Day to Stay Fit and Healthy for Summer
Walk4Water is a national fundraising event coordinated by WaterAid. 1st – 31st October is officially Walk4Water month, which coincides with National Water Week in October. The concept is simple, register to walk 10,000 steps a day with your friends or workmates and raise funds to help end water poverty. Make a difference by getting fit, you'll also save the planet from carbon emissions - 67.5kg for every 10,000 steps. First 1000 people to register online will get a free pedometer. - October 08, 2010 - WaterAid
Flair: Bringing Fashionable Philanthropy to Glenview's North Shore Country Club, Oct. 19
This acquisition event is the first of many "Flair" events. In September of next year, all donated clothing and accessories will go down the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Ave., followed by a two-day sale at The Peninsula Chicago. - October 08, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Over $7.6 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofits
Those receiving grants include: Arab-American National Museum in Dearborn, Heidelberg Project in Detroit and The Fair Food Project also in Detroit. - October 08, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Released U.S. Hiker Sarah Shourd Speaks at Women's eNews Luncheon
Women’s eNews has released, with her permission, a video of recently freed U.S. hiker Sarah Shourd talking candidly at a private luncheon held in her honor. Sarah Shourd returned to the U.S. on Sept. 19 after 14 months in an Iranian prison, accused of spying. She spoke candidly about her... - October 08, 2010 - Women's eNews
Family Service Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing Residence
Family Service broke ground yesterday on a new, affordable supportive housing residence in Evesham for three women with disabilities. The new home will take the place of an old barn which was torn down in July of 2008 and make way for new housing for individuals at risk of homelessness. Construction on the new three bedroom two bath home, will begin this week and be completed by spring of 2011. - October 08, 2010 - Family Service
The Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Flying the Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag is one way everyone can show support for the fight against the vicious disease that affects women, men and families throughout the world. - October 07, 2010 - Men For A Cause, United Against Breast Cancer
IAPAM's hCG Training Helps Physicians Profitably Grow their Practices
The IAPAM's Physician hCG Weight Loss Training offers doctors a unique opportunity to learn the best practices and latest trends on using hCG for weight loss. This program combines the steps on how to incorporate a medical weight loss program into your practice, along with the latest clinical information. Physicians who complete the program will also be eligible to participate in the IAPAM's exclusive hCG medical malpractice program. - October 07, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Awarded Grant by Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
Community Partner Program Supports Local Nonprofit - October 07, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
WERF Congratulates Robert Edwards on Nobel Prize: IVF Has Helped Thousands of Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) congratulates Professor Robert (Bob) Edwards for his outstanding scientific achievement in helping millions of infertile women have families. - October 07, 2010 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Applauds Recent Listing of Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through preservation easements, supported local efforts to list the Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. - October 07, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Download Safe Driving Tips for Free This Week
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to support Drive Safely Work Week and encourages members of the Association to download their free campaign materials and help reduce distracted driving among their employees. - October 07, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Friends Forever Expands Board with Global Business Executive
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced that Terry Conner was appointed to its Board of Directors. With a career that spans over thirty years, Mr. Conner brings extensive experience working with global organizations... - October 06, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
The American College of Embryology (ACE) Opposes the Regulation of Human Embryos as Diagnostic Specimen
The American College of Embryology (ACE) opposes ruling DH-08-001 pending in California, which aims to regulate human embryos as diagnostic specimens. - October 06, 2010 - American College of Embryology
Traditional Jeweler’s Annual Event Provides Free After-School Programs for Children
2010 Watch Extravaganza Raises Support for After-School All-Stars - October 06, 2010 - After-School All-Stars
Bruce Caldwell Joined the Advisory Board of the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) has appointed Bruce Caldwell, Research Professor of Economics and the Director of the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University, to its advisory board, which also includes five Nobel Prize winners. Currently the General Editor of... - October 06, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
NetHope Welcomes AED as the Newest Member of Their Information Technology Collaboration
NetHope, a unique collaboration of the world's leading international humanitarian organizations working together to solve common problems in the developing world, today welcomed its 32nd member organization: AED, a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society... - October 06, 2010 - NetHope
Eden President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool Named Innovator of the Year
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... - October 06, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Corporate Fleet Sustainability Programs Soar
The number of corporate fleets with sustainability initiatives saw a huge increase in the past year according to a recent survey by NAFA Fleet Management Association. Results of the survey were published in the September/October 2010 issue of FLEETSolutions Magazine. - October 06, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Easter Seals South Florida Small Miracle in Miami Luncheon Raised $275,000
During a very special hour on August 26 at the University of Miami – Hurricane 100 room, another small miracle happened for Easter Seals South Florida - $275,000 raised. 180 new friends, old friends and community leaders gathered to learn more about Easter Seals impact in Miami. Ricardo, an... - October 05, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
Angeles Arrien Presents, "Power and Love in Relationships: Ways to Deepen Connection," November 5-7, 2010
During her only east-coast visit in 2010, award-winning author, Angeles Arrien will present a weekend workshop on building relationships – personally and professionally - sponsored by Creative Conversations, Inc. - October 05, 2010 - Creative Conversations
Spotlight Shines on Invisible Disabilities Champions
Colorado-based Invisible Disabilities Association honors Jason Graham at third annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, Colo., October 10, 2010. - October 04, 2010 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Queens Children's Charity, Angels On The Bay, Sets Annual Charity Ball for October 12, 2010
Angels On The Bay will host its 16th Annual Charity Ball themed “Casino Night,” on October 12, 2010 at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. This annual fundraising event raises funds and awareness to help provide life-enhancing services for the chronically ill, developmentally... - October 03, 2010 - Angels On The Bay
Operation Gratitude & Operation Homefront Join Forces for Pepsi Refresh Project
Patriotic Americans are just a click away in supporting non-profits serving military service members and their families, and it does not cost a dime through the Pepsi Refresh Project through the month of October. - October 03, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Kids Wish Network Names Karen Pelle of Megatrux Inc. President of Board of Directors
National children’s charity Kids Wish Network is extremely proud to announce that their longtime supporter, Karen Pelle of locally based Megatrux Inc., was voted in to the position of President of the Board of Directors of Kids Wish Network. - October 03, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
HCI and HRPS to Exchange Valuable Resources to Broaden Member Benefits
HR People & Strategy (HRPS), the premier association for strategic human resources executives, and the Human Capital Institute (HCI), the global association for talent management, announced an alliance today, aimed at providing a wider, more comprehensive range of benefits for their respective... - October 03, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Six New Distinguished Directors Join BizWorld's Board
The BizWorld Foundation proudly announces the election of six new Directors to its National Board. - October 02, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Wellness House of Annapolis Celebrates Growth, Gardens and a New Film at Annual Fundraiser
The 2010 La Fiesta del Verano annual fundraiser raised nearly $40,000 for Wellness House of Annapolis as it helps cancer patients and their loved ones recover health and well-being through participation in free support programs and services. More than 240 attendees enjoyed the outdoor celebration... - October 02, 2010 - Wellness House of Annapolis
Free Down Syndrome Pregnancy Book and Website Launching Today
DownSyndromePregnancy.org will launch on the first day of Down syndrome awareness month. Visitors will be able to download a free pregnancy book. - October 01, 2010 - Down Syndrome Pregnancy, Inc.
IAPAM's hCG Training Educates Physicians in Medical Weight Management Best Practices
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. - October 01, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers Workshop
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers Workshop on Wednesday, October 13, part of the Advanced Volunteer Management Training Series. Who: Nonprofit organizations, volunteer managers and program directors What: The Volunteer... - October 01, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
Event Announced to Benefit the Family of Triathlete Derek Valentino by Valentino Memorial Fund
A benefit “Beef 'N Beer” style event has been announced to help the family of Derek “Rudy” Valentino, a first time triathlete who drowned in the Schuylkill River during the Philadelphia Triathlon on June 26, 2010. The event will be held on Saturday October 16, 2010 at The... - October 01, 2010 - Valentino Memorial Fund
Keyport IHOP Donates Funds for the Blind During Blindness Awareness Month: Century-Old Local Charity to Receive Funds and Hold Free Eye Screenings at Restaurant
October is Blindness Awareness Month, and to help support programs for the blind, Keyport IHOP will generously donate ten percent of sales every Tuesday in October to the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a charitable organization dedicated to unlocking opportunities for the blind and... - October 01, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Fire Filled Flamenco Takes the Stage in Oakland
The Crucible Presents an Evening of Flamenco, Art & Fire. - October 01, 2010 - The Crucible
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference Brings Together Educators, Students, and Industry Professionals
The annual Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Conference will occur in Cincinnati, OH from October 27-31. Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Educators and students from the high school, college and graduate student levels as well as industry professionals will be in attendance. - September 30, 2010 - Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
"Everyday Exile," New Non-Profit Project in India/Nepal Supporting Tibetan Exiles
Everyday Exile Project is a platform for Tibetans to tell their personal stories of life in exile in their own words and art, online, and eventually in book form. - September 30, 2010 - Everyday Exile Project
The National Kidney Foundation to Celebrate Inaugural Portland Authors Luncheon on November 13
The National Kidney Foundation will celebrate the Inaugural Portland Author’s Luncheon Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 10 AM at the Hilton Portland. The luncheon features six internationally known authors: Julie Powell, Armistead Maupin, Stacy Schiff, Condoleezza Rice, Tom Lichtenheld and... - September 30, 2010 - The National Kidney Foundation
WIDS Promotes Leah Osborn; Hires Chris Shannon
The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS), in Waunakee, Wis., recently promoted veteran instructional designer Leah Osborn to associate director-consulting services, and hired Chris Shannon as learning design consultant. WIDS is a non-profit organization providing learner-centered curriculum design software, training and consulting services to education and corporate clients across the globe. - September 30, 2010 - Worldwide Instructional Design System
Eden Autism Services Begins Construction for New School
Eden Autism Services began construction on its new, uniquely designed autism school. - September 30, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
IJIS Institute Informs Congress on Information Sharing
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, hosted a Congressional Briefing on Information Sharing and the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative in cooperation with Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT). The briefing was attended by legislative directors and congressional staff, committee and sub-committee staff, high-ranking officials from BJA. - September 30, 2010 - IJIS Institute
St. Francis Breadline - Oldest in Country - to Mark 80th Anniversary with Concert
Historic breadline in Midtown Manhattan celebrates 80th anniversary with Oct. 2 concert. Sept. 30 is the official St. Francis Breadline day in New York City, as proclaimed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. - September 30, 2010 - Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province
Mama Cares Foundation to Host First Annual Restore Life Benefit Dinner and Auction as Part of Its Campaign to Feed Malnourished Children
November 13th event will be held at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa; corporate sponsors, auction items and event volunteers are needed - September 29, 2010 - Mama Cares Foundation
MOAA/Corporate Gray Host D.C.’s Largest Free Career Fair for Military Members and Their Spouses
Active duty, retired, former, Reserve/National Guard servicemembers and their spouses are invited to attend a free career fair with approximately 100 employers, career-development seminars, and onsite résumé critiques in Washington, D.C., Sept. 29. The largest military-focused and... - September 29, 2010 - Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
IAPAM Links MedSpa Growth to Demand for Physician Botox Training
The IAPAM recently identified a correlation between the increase in physicians engaging in the IAPAM’s comprehensive, hands-on Botox Training, and the significant growth in botox and dermal filler procedures. - September 29, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
World-Renowned Pianist Angela Hewitt Gives Benefit Concert for WaterCan’s African Clean Water Projects
On Sunday, October 24, 2010, internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt will play a concert to benefit WaterCan at the University of Saskatchewan’s Convocation Hall. Following the concert, Ms. Hewitt will be in attendance at a reception hosted by WaterCan and the University of... - September 29, 2010 - WaterCan