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Young Artists Flaunt Their Art at Downtown Oakland Gallery
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Hosts Artists Ages 8-17 in Its Show, “Flamboastin’” - August 20, 2010 - The Crucible
Montgomery Alliance Awards $25,000 in Grants to Local Non-profits
The charitable efforts of five Montgomery County non-profit agencies have been bolstered by $25,000 in grants from the Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving, www.montgomeryalliance.org. “The additional funding helps these organizations expand and support their existing programs and build... - August 20, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
TheGulfCafe.com to Raise Money for Gulf Oil Spill Relief by Serving "Virtually" the Best Seafood in the World
Being pegged as “virtually the best seafood in the world,” The Gulf Cafe is a “virtual” restaurant that features “pretend” seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Each visitor to http://www.thegulfcafe.com will be able to choose from a menu of dishes specific to the Gulf region. All proceeds will go to non-profit organizations in the Gulf region that are mitigating environmental damage and assisting those in need. - August 20, 2010 - TheGulfCafe.com
BrideThriller: Be a Zombie Bride and Dance to Michael Jackson's Theme Song "Thriller" Through the Streets of Boston for a Good Cause
Dance Event Unites Women of all Ages for a Good Cause - August 20, 2010 - BrideThriller
New Dawn Technologies Executive 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 Frank A. Felice, co-owner of New Dawn Technologies and vice president of sales and marketing, has been elected to the Institute’s... - August 20, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Botox Training with the IAPAM Can Help Physicians Boost Profits
As the demand for minimally-invasive treatments continues to rise, specifically Botox and cosmetic injectables, physicians who are expertly trained through accredited programs like the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's (IAPAM's) Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, can capture the lion's share of this growing market. - August 19, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Five-Time Grammy Award Winning Christopher Cross to Headline Benefit Concert to Solve Family Homelessness
North County Solutions for Change is bringing the legendary sound of Christopher Cross to Vista’s beautifully renovated Moonlight Amphitheatre on October 16, 2010. The five-time Grammy and Oscar award winning recording artist will headline the Benefit Rock Concert. Cross will bring his top... - August 19, 2010 - North County Solutions for Change
The 2010 HRPS Fall Executive Forum: New Ways to Rebuild and Reengage Your Talent
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) will host the 2010 Fall Executive Forum, Oct. 17-19 at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. Key HR executives and talent development leaders from some of the world’s leading companies, including IBM, Unilever and AT&T, will share their... - August 19, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Summer Artistic Expression Workshops Provide Respite for Kids in Foster Care
Voices For Children Foundation, Inc. and Children’s Home Society of Florida have partnered to bring Summer Artistics Expression Workshops to Miami-Dade children in the dependency system who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. The Workshops allow the kids to escape the worries of sexual abuse or other maltreatments and provide a healthy opportunity for positive child development. - August 19, 2010 - Voices For Children Foundation, Inc.
Cancer Stricken Teen Has Shopping Spree Wish Granted
A teen with cancer had his wish for a shopping spree at Jordan’s Furniture granted through the help of children’s charity Kids Wish Network and local sponsors in Massachusetts. - August 19, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Fights Unemployment
The Church of Scientology has released a course that is intended to help struggling workers master their job and handle it with ease using simple and effective tools. It's called the Personal Efficiency Course. - August 18, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Covertly View Children’s Computer Screens in Real Time from Anywhere in the World with New Parental Software Developed by 24 Circle Group
A New Service to Spy On Your Child’s Computer (Legally). Stealth Viewer is a new software service that enables parents, with just One Click, from anywhere, on the road, the office, a hotel room or just sitting in their living room, to drop in on their children's computer screens and view live all of their children's online activity, chat conversations, tweets, emails, Facebook, MySpace and any other Social Networking interaction. - August 18, 2010 - 24 Circle Group LLC
New CEO for North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce (NSCC) is pleased to announce new leadership that will guide the organization into the future. Mr. Tom Lockhart has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Chamber. With nearly thirty years of business management experience, including senior level... - August 18, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Black and White Labor Day Weekend Kickoff Party Presented by LUXE Lifestyle Productions
Charitably celebrating the end of summer in a classic black and white themed party. If you’re still in the mood for summer wear white, and if you’re ready for fall wear black. - August 18, 2010 - Luxe Lifestyle Productions
Leadership Triangle Offers Legacy Lunch Series with President of Mechanics and Farmer’s Bank
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the organization will host a legacy lunch series this fall. The series will consist of three lunches featuring speaker Kim Saunders, who is president and CEO of Mechanics and Farmer’s... - August 18, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Musicians from World Famous Bands Perform Concert to Benefit Critically Ill Children
Even though you’re in Baltimore, you’ll be in a “New York State of Mind” when musicians from bands like the Billy Joel Band, Bon Jovi, Saturday Night Live, Kiss, and others jam together on Saturday night, Sept. 25th at Rams Head Live at Power Plant Live! for the 8th Annual Rock and Roll Bash to benefit the children’s programs of the Casey Cares Foundation. The charity provides programs for critically ill children and their families throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. - August 17, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
Ribbons and Roses Offers Environmentally Conscious Consumers Green Alternative to Wasting Wedding Flower Arrangements and Promotes the Power of Flowers
Ribbons and Roses is an organization that is putting a whole new spin on renewable resources. With a creative approach to giving back, Ribbons and Roses is helping brides (and grooms) share the joy from their special day by providing a way to avoid wasting their wedding flowers. In a revolutionary concept, Ribbons and Roses created a web portal to 'marry' brides with florists who would coordinate the donation of their wedding flower arrangements to a charitable outlet of their choice. - August 17, 2010 - Ribbons and Roses
North Scottsdale Chamber and The Breakfast Joynt Raise $550 for Singleton Moms
Check to be presented on Monday, Aug. 16, 2:00 pm, at The Breakfast Joynt in Scottsdale. - August 15, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
National Capital Planning Commission Approves Final Plans for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
The Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation (DVLMF) has announced that the National Capital Planning Commission approved the final site and building plans for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial (AVDLM) at its hearing last month in Washington, D.C. The Commission had... - August 15, 2010 - American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
IAPAM Announces New Spanish Version of Its hCG Weight Loss Resource
The IAPAM is committed to providing physicians with the industry's best resources for hCG and medical weight loss management. In today's global economy, Spanish-speaking consumers and businesses account for almost 20 percent of all gross spending. Spanish is the official language of 24 countries and is spoken as a first language by over 400 million potential patients around the world. To serve this growing market segment, the IAPAM has announced that it now offers its hCG Guide in Spanish. - August 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Over 1,000 Yoga Studios Offering One Week Free Yoga During National Yoga Month September
During National Yoga Month September, millions will come together to celebrate yoga and it's many health benefits. Free Yoga Classes and One Week Free Yoga will be offered by over 1,000 yoga studios nationwide. Festivities will take place across the U.S., with hundreds of studios, teachers, individuals and organizers taking part in their own hometowns. - August 14, 2010 - Yoga Health Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Raffles Off a Log Cabin in the Smoky Mountains
A beautiful Smoky Mountain log cabin is up for Raffle to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina in their efforts to dedicate more staff to the effort of matching kids with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The log cabin overlooks one of the country's most spectacular views - the Great Smoky Mountains, and raffle tickets are just $100 each. - August 14, 2010 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina
A Special Wish Granted to Illinois Boy with Illness
A little boy with a severe seizure disorder had his wish to have a special bike of his own granted through national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. - August 14, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Batter Up for an ALS Cure Presents SLAM ALS: the Concert Featuring Edwin McCain
Batter Up for an ALS Cure will host the first open to the public concert by any ALS Research Organization in USA. - August 13, 2010 - Batter Up For ALS Cure
My Sports Dreams Helps Emerging Sport of Lacrosse Continue to Grow
Sports marketing company, My Sports Dreams, assists college and H.S. lacrosse teams across the country raise thousands, bridge budget gaps and continue to compete. - August 13, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Students Get Ahead in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Seventy 13/14 year olds from schools in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region recently attended a specially designed Engineering Experience residential course at the University of Portsmouth as part of the Get ahead with STEM! programme to encourage them to take up careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. - August 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Ambitious Pupils Pitch to BT Dragons with the Smallpeice Trust
Nearly forty aspiring young engineers recently enjoyed a unique learning experience at BT Adastral Park in Ipswich. The group of 15 to 17 year old students spent three days finding out how to turn their creative engineering ideas into reality. Students learnt everything they needed to know about starting their own flourishing engineering enterprise, including technical, financial and marketing advice. - August 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Veteran Fleet Expert to Lead NAFA's Education Efforts
Kate Vigneau, CAFM, has been chosen to lead NAFA's educational efforts as the Association's new Professional Development Strategist. - August 13, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Olympic Speed Skater J.R. Celski Joins Team Up for Nonprofits as Community Ambassador
Winter Olympic medalist encourages youth to support nonprofits through concert fundraisers. - August 12, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
"Saving Grace Project" Works to Preserve Thailand Mission School... 600 Missionary Kids’ Education at Stake
Grace International Educational Foundation (GIEF) has launched The Saving Grace Project to help more than 600 missionary children who face losing their Christian school. Eleven year-old Grace International School, located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, may need to relocate due to pressure by a local neighborhood association. Saving Grace is an effort to help provide temporary classrooms and property to build a new campus. - August 12, 2010 - Grace International Educational Foundation
IAPAM Enhances "Resources" Section with the Latest Cosmetic Laser and Skin Rejuvenation Advancements
The IAPAM has just added two new sections to its globally-respected website (http://www.iapam.com/resources). This new web content focuses on Laser & Light Devices and Skin Resurfacing. As part of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's website, the Resources Sections provide doctors around the world with treatment-focused content and timely intelligence on the aesthetic medicine industry's leading procedures, such as Botox and medical weight loss. - August 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Micro-Lending Group Fights Poverty by Connecting Donors with Entrepreneurs Thousands of Miles Apart
Vermont-based NGO, People Helping People Global, has rolled out a new website that allows donors to connect with entrepreneurs in Central America who are being offered the opportunity to escape poverty through small business. - August 12, 2010 - People Helping People Global
Art Show Benefits Adults with Developmental Disabilities
This is a post-event write-up for a recent free event at Countryside Association for People with Disabilities (located in Palatine, IL). Art created by adults with disabilities was auctioned off, with the proceeds going back to each artist and counting towards future art shows. - August 12, 2010 - Countryside Association for People with Disabilities
Traveling Photo Exhibition Highlights Need for Clean Water in Africa
WaterCan is bringing its development work in Africa to the doorsteps of Canadians through the powerful images of Peter Bregg, internationally renowned photographer. Water for Life: An African Photo Exhibit was launched at a private celebration hosted by The Honourable Peter Milliken, M.P, Speaker... - August 12, 2010 - WaterCan
forum3 Launches Seminars to Address Broader Charity and Industry Issues
UK’s largest not-for-profit career fair introduces debate for CEO environment, sustainability, social media strategies and budget advice - August 11, 2010 - forum3
The Parent Coaching Institute is Offering a $900 Tuition Discount to Those Who Call to Apply for Fall Registration Before August 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute is currently enrolling for the Fall Quarter of its year-long, graduate-level, distance-learning Parent Coach Certification® program, the first of its kind in the nation. Applicants who register before August 15, 2010 will receive a $900 tuition discount. - August 11, 2010 - The Parent Coaching Institute
Students Connect with Robotics Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From the 26th to 29th of July, thirty students, ages 15 to 17 from across the UK attended a four-day residential course at Staffordshire University organised by The Smallpeice Trust. Here they were introduced to the role of robotics in engineering, looking at how they work, the roles they will be called upon to perform in the future as well as the advanced computer software that drives them. - August 11, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Christian Military Wives Editor Wins Two National Awards
Two books authored by Christian Military Wives’ online magazine editor Jocelyn Green won national awards in the 2010 Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) contest in the spiritual/religious category. Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq &... - August 07, 2010 - Christian Military Wives
Shop for Social Change Helps Homeless Through Soccer, Shopping
LoyaltyClicks Uses Sporting Event as Springboard to Help Nonprofit - August 07, 2010 - LoyaltyClicks
Central Scholarship Awards Over $1 Million in Scholarships and Interest-Free Loans
Nonprofit surpasses 2009 with awards to almost 250 students. Close to 250 students will receive awards from Central Scholarship totaling $1.13 million this coming fall. This number surpasses 2009’s awards of $1 million in scholarships and interest-free loans to about 200 students. The awards... - August 07, 2010 - Central Scholarship
Political Ideologies in Election Time is the Topic of a Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute
Political ideologies will be discussed at the Freedom & Virtue Institute’s next Hour of Freedom to be held on August 18 at 6 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. As election time nears, the political discourse often labels politicians and others as conservative, moderate,... - August 07, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
Chili's Restaurant Fundraiser Provide New Shoes for Kids in Need
Chili's is proud to sponsor Barefoot Kids Foundation Night, Chili's will donate 15% of their sales to help local Orange County Kids in need of proper fitting footwear. This Monday, August 9, 2010 at five (5) locations from 11AM to 10:30PM. You must print-out the flyer and present it at time of ordering. Go to www.barefootkids.org/events to download your flyer. - August 07, 2010 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
New Free Bible Study Guide on Depression Available
Depression is the topic of the latest lesson added to the new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. “Bible Answers for Dealing With Depression” brings the total to 48 lessons so far. - August 06, 2010 - United Church of God
San Pablo Arts District Fund Presents Lip Service West: True Stories Featuring Authors Joe Clifford, John W. Evans, Allison Landa, Joe Loya, and Tom Pitts
Friday, August 13, 2010 5512 San Pablo Avenue, CA 94710 8 p.m. The San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) is proud to host the second installment of Lip Service West: True Stories, Friday, August 13, 2010, at 8 p.m., at 5512 San Pablo Avenue in North Oakland’s Golden Gate District. This free... - August 06, 2010 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
My Sports Dreams Becomes an Official Sponsor of NJCAA Region III
Fundraising leader to sponsor Upstate New York JUCO’s end-of-year awards. - August 06, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
ANZA TechNet Brings Guidewire Group’s G/Score for Innovative Startups to Australia for First Time
Leading Technology Analyst Chris Shipley to Rate Companies’ Commercial Viability, Execution, Team and Business Model as Part of Gateway to US Workshops in Australia this Month. - August 06, 2010 - ANZA Technology Network
Cincinnati Innovates Competition Entry Seeks to Connect Needy Travelers with Unused General Aviation Capacity
Wings of Angels, a not for profit entry into the 2010 Cincinnati Innovates competition aims to deliver a web based clearing house where travel requests from the needy and underprivileged are disseminated to subscribing General Aviation providers. “There are more than 10,000 private and... - August 06, 2010 - Wings of Angels
International Cellular Medicine Society Builds Support for Patient Safety and Education in Asia
ICMS Executive Director Delivers Keynote Remarks in Japan Following Meeting with Korean Senate - August 06, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Edward Boyer to be Inducted Into Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame
For his achievements in creating a national system of charitable medical air transportation, Edward R. Boyer of Virginia Beach has been selected by the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society for induction into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. - August 06, 2010 - Mercy Medical Airlift