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"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
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
Shop for Social Change Helps Homeless Through Soccer, Shopping
LoyaltyClicks Uses Sporting Event as Springboard to Help Nonprofit - August 07, 2010 - LoyaltyClicks
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
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
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
Personal Development Company Launches International Life Camp for Teen Girls
Inspired Girls International formally announces its 2010 International Life & Leadership camp which will send girls from the U.S. and Canada to Brazil to participate in workshops, mentor younger girls, and grow as individuals. - August 05, 2010 - Inspired Girls International
Tamiami Angel Fund I Complete It's Initial Closing
The Tamiami Angel Fund I, LLC, announced today that it has completed an initial close on investment commitments of $1.5 MM. The Tamiami Angel Fund I, LLC (“TAFI” or “the Fund”), secured investments from a wide range of accredited investors including family offices and... - August 05, 2010 - Tamiami Angel Fund I
International Society Publishes Open Letter to Stem Cell Clinics
International Cellular Medicine Society publishes letter to stem cell clinics calling them to join the ICMS and protect the future of cellular medicine. - August 04, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Philadelphia Animal Rescue Gets Sweet Deal in August
Philadelphia’s only no-kill animal shelter has been chosen as the August 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the social-enterprise chocolate company which donates its net profits to animal rescue organizations. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will receive the donation in order... - August 04, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
NAFA's Canadian Fleet Management Seminar to be Offered in Both French and English if Demand Warrants It
NAFA presents a Canadian Fleet Management Seminar (CFMS) in Calagary this September 14-15, marking the first time the CFMS has been presented this far into Western Canada. The seminar is scheduled to be presented in English, but NAFA will make a French version available if there is enough demand. - August 04, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Pupils Develop High Performance Sporting Products with the Smallpeice Trust
Nearly 50 aspiring 15 to 17 year old engineers recently enjoyed a unique learning experience at The University of Manchester. The course gave students the opportunity to learn about the vibrant, innovative and global industry of sports materials, which brings together science, technology, engineering and imagination to develop high performance sporting products. - August 04, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Senate Appropriations Committee Gives On-Going Support to Lupus Research Institute-Initiated National Lupus Health Education Program
Senate Recognizes Critical Need for Lupus Education, Includes $1 Million in Appropriations. - August 03, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
HRPS & i4cp Announce Strategic Human Capital Research Alliance
HR People and Strategy (HRPS) and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) announced a new strategic research alliance that will enhance the award-winning content of People & Strategy, the quarterly journal of HRPS. The journal will feature a dedicated i4cp research section that will... - August 01, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Nonprofit to Conduct Interactive “Bookshop” Promoting Singles Abstinence
Come learn and share at a unique, interactive “bookshop” conducted by Andrea Hughes, author of the new book Investing Wisely in Your Most Intimate Relationship: A Spiritual Life Growth Notebook for Singles, Ms. Hughes or “Andrea” will encourage attendees to participate in... - July 30, 2010 - Embrace Single Wholeness & Marriage Strengthening Inc.
Dealing with Worry, Subject of New UCG Bible Study Guide
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site has grown to 47 lessons. The United Church of God has added two more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, including one on how to deal with worry. - July 30, 2010 - United Church of God
New Free Bible Study Guide on Gambling Available
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site has grown to 47 lessons. The United Church of God has added two more lessons in the “Bible Answers for...” series, including one on gambling and gambling addiction. - July 30, 2010 - United Church of God
"Focused Youth" Aims to Fight Childhood Obesity Through Sports Camps
Established as a charitable program at CDP by sports performance trainer Jermaine Collier, Focused Youth aims to reduce childhood obesity by creating year-round youth strength and conditioning boot camps. - July 30, 2010 - CDP
Healing Heroes Network Says...Thousands Entered...Only One Person Won. And the Winner is...
Healing Heroes Network is heading to Dearborn, MI. During the Mustang Memories Show, there's one memory that's sure to last. After unveiling these two amazing cars at the 2009 SEMA car show, and enduring eight months of wondering who will win them...it's time to hand these automotive works of art... - July 30, 2010 - Healing Heroes Network
Pro Players Classic Partners with Thunderbird as Title Sponsor
Proceeds to benefit Thunderbird scholarship opportunities for U.S. veterans. - July 30, 2010 - Pro Players Classic
As Internet Runs Out of IPv4 Addresses, Web-Enabled Businesses Must Act Now
While most home users can rely on their ISPs to take action, unprepared web-enabled businesses are at risk - July 29, 2010 - American Registry for Internet Numbers
New Greeting Card Line Gives Hope to Women Escaping Prostitution in the Philippines
Fair trade cards creating critical jobs and helping to rebuild lives. - July 29, 2010 - Good Paper
Xclaimed Ministries Hosts an Evangelistic Carnival and Concert in the City of Stanton
Xclaimed Ministries hosts an evangelistic carnival and concert at Norm Ross Sports Field in the City of Stanton. Thousands of the local community residents came to this event. - July 29, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with the Smallpeice Trust
From 19th to 22nd July, 30 aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. The group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the University’s Camborne School of Mines (CSM) learning... - July 29, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support Services Company, Babcock International Group, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer 50 school students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. From the 19th to... - July 29, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Stockport Couple Become Charity Trustees
Cheadle Hulme couple Geraldine and Philip Eagle have become Greater Manchester cancer charity CALL’s newest trustees, having learned about the vacancy when attending CALL’s annual Gala Concert at the Royal Northern College of Music. Geraldine, who is originally from Glasgow but moved... - July 29, 2010 - CALL
Two Funding Wins for Greater Manchester Charity CALL
Greater Manchester cancer support charity CALL is celebrating after being awarded donations from Awards for All and the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund. CALL offers emotional and practical support for people who have and have had cancer and also those living with the effects of the disease. - July 29, 2010 - CALL
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Launches "Mission Accomplished" Saluting Top Minority Business Owners
Honors Multicultural Entrepreneurs that Earned Major Corporate Contracts - July 29, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Pets for Patriots Launches in Denver, Colorado
Partners with local animal shelters and veterinarians to help veterans honorably adopt adult shelter pets. - July 28, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Pardee Grant Will Further Pancreatic Cancer Research
Seventy-five percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first 12 months of their diagnosis. In a collaborative project, George Prendergast, Ph.D., Professor, President & CEO at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) and Iraimoudi Ayene, Ph.D., Associate Professor at LIMR, received a one-year $125,000 grant from the Elsa U. Pardee Foundation to conduct the research project entitled Novel Immunochemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment. - July 28, 2010 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Orange County Opens Its Hearts and Wallets to Those in Need - in a Big Way
Orange County United Way Closes Annual Fundraising Campaign with Unprecedented 43 Percent Increase Over Prior Year - July 27, 2010 - Orange County United Way
Louisville Orchestra Highlights Louisville in Concert
Two pieces (Fanfare for Louisville and Variations for Orchestra) in this program were commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra and were recorded on the LO's Frist Edition label. Mr. Luvisi recorded Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the Louisville Orchestra under the Baton of Lawrence Leighton Smith in 1993. - July 26, 2010 - Louisville Orchestra
Enable America Praises ADA Anniversary, Charts Course for the Future
Advocates for people with disabilities are honoring the 20th anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). Enable America is joining that celebration, and is using the occasion as inspiration for the work that will be needed over the next 20 years in furthering the rights of people with disabilities. - July 25, 2010 - Enable America
Family Service Kicks Off Operation Fill-A-Backpack Drive
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child or teen in need of support. The Operation Fill-A-Backpack drive will run August 1-31. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start the school year off on the right foot. - July 25, 2010 - Family Service
Chili's Restaurant Fundraiser Provides 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 San Diego Kids in need of proper fitting footwear. July 29th, 2010 at eight (8) locations from 4pm to 10:30pm. You must print-out the flyer and present it at time of ordering. www.barefootkids.org/events.php. - July 25, 2010 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with the Smallpeice Trust
From 19th to 22nd July, fifty students from across the UK attended a residential course to learn more about low carbon energy sources. Taking place at Newcastle University the students spent time discovering about new energy sources such as renewable tidal, wave and wind. The four-day programme... - July 25, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust