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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
URL Integration Recognized by IJIS Institute
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the presentation of its Member Appreciation Award to URL Integration on July 30, 2010. The award was presented by Paul Wormeli, executive... - August 27, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Educates Industry on Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, conducted the first ever Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative (NSI) Industry Day on July 31, 2010. This event was held in... - August 27, 2010 - IJIS Institute
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
PCOS Challenge Creates Television Show to Help Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Groundbreaking PCOS Television Series to Brings Renewed Hope and Needed Resources to Thousands of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. - August 26, 2010 - PCOS Challenge, Inc.
NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA Team Up for Fall Conference
This will be the fourth time NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA have combined resources to produce a fall conference. - August 26, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nancy Pelosi and Rita Henley Jensen Celebrate Women's Equality Day with Words
On August 26th, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Rita Henley Jensen, Women's eNews Editor in Chief, encourage the commemoration of the women who fought for the right to vote 90 years ago. To honor Women's Equality Day Women's eNews will publish a special commentary... - August 26, 2010 - Women's eNews
Pets for Patriots Works with Army AW2 Wounded Warrior Program at Fort Carson, Colorado
Not-for-profit helps wounded soldiers, veterans and their families honorably adopt adult shelter pets - August 26, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
TheGulfCafe.com, "Virtually the Best Seafood in the World," Celebrates Grand Opening on Hurricane Katrina Anniversary
As the Gulf Coast remembers the devastation of Hurricane Katrina five years ago today, The Gulf Cafe (http://www.thegulfcafe.com) – an online fundraising effort to help those affected by the latest Gulf tragedy, the BP oil spill – will be celebrating its grand opening with a $5.00 Hurricane drink special. All proceeds will go to non-profit organizations in the Gulf region that are mitigating environmental damage and assisting those in need. - August 26, 2010 - TheGulfCafe.com
P.A.N.D.O.R.A. Urges Swift Action by U.S. Health Agencies to Improve Quality of Life for CFS Patients
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in other countries, have endured too many years of misinformation, neglect, and mistreatment. “With a retrovirus infection now demonstrated to be present in the majority of CFS patients, now is the time... - August 25, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Helping Single Moms Cope with Terminal Illness
Friends of Lina, a new charitable program at CDP, is on a mission to provide financial, logistical and moral support to Washington, DC-area single mothers facing serious physical infirmities. - August 25, 2010 - CDP
Distracted Driving Takes Center Stage in Drive Safely Work Week
2010 Drive Safely Work Week Campaign tool kits can be downloaded Free through September 20th from www.trafficsafety.org. - August 25, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tourette Syndrome Roadmap: Alternate Routes- Can Brain Balance Hold the Key to Movement and Behavior?
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Summer Series Continues Aug. 25th. - August 25, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New Free Bible Study Guide on Stress Posted
Stress is the topic of a new lesson added to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. “Bible Answers for Coping With Stress” provides practical tips and biblical hope. - August 25, 2010 - United Church of God
New Free Bible Study Guide on Quitting Smoking Released
Those who desire to quit smoking or chewing tobacco will find help in the latest lesson added to the new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. “Bible Answers for a Healthful, Smoke-Free Life” brings the total to 50 lessons so far. - August 25, 2010 - United Church of God
Forum for Hindu Awakening's California Hinduism Summit to Discuss Hindu Identity, Human Rights and Issues Facing Hindus in America
The Hindu community in California is all abuzz with the news of the fast approaching Hinduism Summit. The Summit aims to answer questions, dispel misconceptions, increase the understanding and provide practical guidance about Hinduism through speeches made by prominent Hindu leaders, posters on Hindu Dharma and videos regarding spiritual science. Saints, scholars and ascetics have blessed this Summit to foster these aims. - August 24, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
Breakthrough Partnership Brings Second Chance and Prosthetic Technology to 22 Year Old Quad Amputee
Second Chance with Saving Grace partnered with Riverside Orthotics & Prosthetics to deliver four new Limbs to Kendra Creek. - August 22, 2010 - Second Chance with Saving Grace
Local Non-Profits Form "Voices for Recovery Coalition" to Increase Awareness of Substance Use Disorders in Sacramento
The Voices for Recovery Coalition will host a Rolling-For-Recovery Bowl-a-Thon on September 18, 2010. This family-oriented community event is intended to increase public awareness of substance use disorders and what local leaders are doing about it. It also will educate people about the positive effect that treatment and recovery can have on loved ones and the community’s well-being, and celebrate people in recovery – as well as those who help them. - August 22, 2010 - Another Choice, Another Chance
David Gavin Receives Award of Excellence from the IJIS Institute
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security announces David Gavin, a veteran of 33 years at the Texas Department of Public Safety (TX-DPS), as the winner of its 2010 Robert P. Shumate National... - August 21, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Iowa CJIS Project Wins IJIS Institute Innovation Award
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, along with Emergency Management Magazine, announce the Iowa Criminal Justice Information System Project as the winner of the 2010 Innovation... - August 21, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Pro Players Classic Holds Kick-O Party at Mulligans and Martinis
Proceeds to benefit Thunderbird scholarship opportunities for U.S. veterans. - August 21, 2010 - Pro Players Classic
Kenneth Bouche Elected to IJIS Institute Board of Directors
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that Kenneth Bouche has been elected to the IJIS Institute’s Board of Directors. Mr. Bouche is senior vice president at Hillard... - August 20, 2010 - IJIS Institute