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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Envirosurfer Surf Shop Donates 5% of Sales to Save the Waves Coalition
Envirosurfer, an online eco-friendly surf shop, has announced that it’s kicking off September by donating 5% of the month’s sales to the Save the Waves Coalition. A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of surfing coastline and the marine environment, Save the Waves is a... - September 03, 2010 - Envirosurfer Surf Shop
Middletown Lions Holding 5th Annual Auto Show to Benefit Charity Serving the Blind: Free Fun Family Event
The Middletown Lions Club will host their 5th annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th (rain date 9/19) to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired. This year’s show begins at 3 pm at the Middletown Train Station and is free and open to the public. Sponsorships and vendor space are available for a limited time, and show vehicle pre-registration is now open. - September 03, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
2010 Educational Strategies Conference for Teacher and Parents
Saturday, September 11th Parent to Parent of North West Ohio and the Jenny’s wish Foundation will sponsor the 2010 Educational Strategies Conference for teacher or parents that work with children with dyslexia, ADHD, slow processing, memory problems or similar Learning Disabilities. This... - September 02, 2010 - Jenny's Wish
In Defense of Animals Gets Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Rescue Chocolate, the all-vegan and kosher line of handcrafted chocolates will donate all of September's net profits to the animal advocacy group, In Defense of Animals. - September 02, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and ScholarShare College Savings Plan to Celebrate Grandparents Day
Grandparents and grandchildren visiting the Fleet Science Center will receive free admission to exhibit galleries on Sunday, September 12. - September 02, 2010 - Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
GoodAlum.com Releases the Goodalum Shop for School Fund-Raising
Innovative fund-raising taking root during economic downturn. The GoodAlum Shop focuses on donations through online purchases and directs a portion of the sale to the school of the users choice. - September 02, 2010 - Search Funding LLC/GoodAlum.com
Unique Lot of a Hundred 100-Point Wines to be Auctioned at 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival
At the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival, a lot called Perfection that consists of 100 different bottles of wine rated by wine experts at 100 points (the highest rating possible) will be a first-of-its-kind lot ever to be auctioned. Five vintners who contributed their 100-point wines to the lot will also participate in the 2011 festival: Ann Colgin, Bill Harlan, Paul Hobbs, Christian Mouiex and John Shafer - among 28 world-renowned vintners at the festival from Jan. 28 - 30 in Naples, Fla. - September 02, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
IJIS Institute Partners with Concurrent Technologies Corporation
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) as its newest Alliance Partner. CTC is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and... - September 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Partners with Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs (ASPMP) as its Alliance Partner. ASPMP was formed in 1990 to provide a forum... - September 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Partners with American Probation and Parole Association
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) as its Alliance Partner. The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is an... - September 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
My Sports Dreams and The V Foundation Team Up to Further Cancer Research
New York-based fundraiser makes donation pledge to Jim Valvano’s foundation. - September 02, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Receives Grant to Address Regional Nursing Workforce Issues
Community Foundation will collaborate with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Northwest Health Foundation to build the nursing workforce in Southeast Michigan. - September 02, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
School Kids in Distressed Appalachian Counties Receive Donated Band Instruments
Marching Mountains recently distributed new and used instruments to seven schools in distressed regions of Appalachia. “There’s a great need in our area for instruments and Marching Mountains is fulfilling that need,” said Jeanette Oldaker, Band Instructor for Harts Middle School... - September 01, 2010 - Millions of Angels
Third Annual Walk to Honor Teacher and Mother
Morast Walk in Bridgewater Raises Money for Ovarian Cancer and Scholarship - September 01, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Forum for Hindu Awakening's First Hinduism Summit (Hindu Dharma Sabha) in California Receives Overwhelmingly Positive Response
Powerful speeches, engaging presentations, resounding resolutions, ancient Sanskrit verses and exhibitions about Hindu Dharma marked the first Hinduism Summit in California. - September 01, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
NSCS Awards Fall Semester at Sea Scholarship to College of Charleston Student
Scholar at Sea scholarship recipient Alexandra DeLone will be spending her fall semester in a ship-board classroom. She has received a $7,000 from NSCS, her honor society, to help with expenses. - September 01, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The Foundation for Recovery Receives City Proclamation to Kick Off National Recovery Month
On Saturday, September 1, 2010 Mayor Oscar Goodman and the Las Vegas City Council will present the Foundation for Recovery with a proclamation recognizing Recovery Month as a cause that positively affects individuals and families throughout the region and warrants a call to action. In attendance... - September 01, 2010 - Foundation For Recovery
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer Presents 5th Annual Fashion Show and Design Competition
Ovarian cancer non-profit kicking off Boston Fashion Week - September 01, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Help A Child Foundation of Florida is Hosting Their 1st Annual Golf Tournament, Proceeds to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Help A Child Foundation of Florida is hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club located at 6401 Kendale Lakes Dr, Miami. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Help A Child Foundation... - September 01, 2010 - Help A Child Foundation of Florida, Inc.
Martha's Kitchen's Benefit Dinner: "A Culinary Adventure"
Martha's Kitchen will have a benefit dinner called "A Culinary Adventure" with this year's destination - Roma. The dining hall will be transformed into classical Rome for the occasion. Experience the grandeur that was Rome while supporting the soup kitchen. - August 31, 2010 - Martha's Kitchen
CarePoint Remembers Lives Lost to Drug Overdose Epidemic
Social service agency marks Overdose Awareness Day by promoting solutions to overdose crisis in Chicago area and beyond - August 31, 2010 - CarePoint
After-School All-Stars Partners with Loans4Love to Provide a Unique Giving Opportunity
Revolutionary Program Marries Home Loans with Charitable Giving. - August 29, 2010 - After-School All-Stars
The Founders Fund, Inc. Announces 2010/2011 Board of Trustees
Sue McNaghten is appointed Chairman of the newly elected Board of Trustees for The Founders Fund, a non-profit organization that grants college scholarships to Collier County high schools' seniors. - August 29, 2010 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
EXPOSURE Concert: Global Success to Expose Domestic Violence, Abuse
"EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn't hurt" was viewed from 8 countries and 34 US states. Western New York boasted culture, art and music to the world for a cause. The concert to expose domestic violence and abuse to the world in hopes to educate and eradicate the epidemic was a 'tremendous personal success.' - August 29, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to announce the Third Annual Wine for a Cure to take place on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at John Madden’s Goal Line Productions in Pleasanton. Dr. Karen Hardy will be recognized as the Wine for a Cure, Caregiver of the Year. Wine for a Cure is... - August 29, 2010 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Poster Competition Winner Announced by Longview Art & World Music Festival
Local resident Ramon Magee has been selected as the winner of The Longview Art & World Music Festival 2010 Poster Competition. Ramon Magee is a professional photographer and a juried member of Summit Art. In addition to winning the poster design, his work will be on display during the Longview... - August 28, 2010 - Summit Art Inc.
Heartland Institutional Review Board: Correction Regarding Previous Release
A press release earlier this month incorrectly represented Heartland Institutional Review Board as being accredited by the Accreditation of Human Subject Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). Heartland has never sought or received AAHRPP accreditation and regrets the error. For more... - August 28, 2010 - Heartland Institutional Review Board, LLC.
First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to host Community Festival on Sept. 11
Yellow rubber ducks will race down the Delaware and Raritan Canal on September 11 as part of the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville’s “Duck, Duck, Pig!” community festival. Visitors will be able to enter free, numbered ducks in the 3 p.m. race for prizes. Home-smoked pulled-pork sandwiches and unlimited birch beer will be available throughout the day. The festival will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 48 River Drive in Titusville. - August 27, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Painting the Town Pink with a Sticky Message
The Beautiful Day Foundation, the organization raising awareness about breast cancer, known for educating and outreaching at college campuses, goes out in the streets in an effort to Paint the Town Pink. The foundation kicked off a sticker campaign at San Diego Comic-Con 2010, the global pop... - August 27, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation