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100,000+ Letters for Troops Collected in May
Operation Gratitude and BJ’s Wholesale Club Collect More Than 100,000 Letters for Troops During Military Appreciation Month. - June 19, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
The Foundation for Recovery Hosts “The Science of Addiction and Recovery” Training This Saturday @ Desert Breeze Community Center
The Foundation For Recovery is hosting ''The Science of Addiction and Recovery training on June 19, 2010 to educate community leader on the disease of addiction and how to communicate that information to the public. - June 19, 2010 - Foundation For Recovery
WaterCan & Aveda Canada Earth Month Campaign Meets Goal to Support Clean Water for Africa
AVEDA network in Canada raises $325,000 to benefit Canadian water charity, WaterCan. - June 19, 2010 - WaterCan
Millennium Cities Initiative, Johnson & Johnson and the American Academy of Pediatrics Launch Maternal and Neonatal Health Care Program in Sub-Saharan Africa
Johnson & Johnson-backed training based on American Academy of Pediatrics’ new neonatal resuscitation program, Helping Babies BreatheSM. - June 18, 2010 - Millennium Cities Initiative
GreaterGood Gives $49,361 to Institute for Marine Mammal Studies for Gulf Oil Spill Rescue Work
The GreaterGood Network and GreaterGood.org announced today that an initial grant of $49,361.00 has been awarded to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to assist in their ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals injured or impacted by the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill. “In no... - June 18, 2010 - GreaterGood
Louisville Orchestra on the Ohio
The Louisville Orchestra announces the 2010 Summer Classics Series, featuring three Brahms Symphonies. - June 17, 2010 - Louisville Orchestra
Bridgepoint Education Expands Use of Profits 4 Purpose Community Impact Tracking Software Into Arizona, Colorado, and Iowa
San Diego Company, Profits 4 Purpose, partners with Bridgepoint Education and expands the reach of their easy to use volunteer tracking software across the nation. Bridgepoint Education prides itself on giving back to the communities it operates in and the software solution is playing a key part in... - June 16, 2010 - Profits 4 Purpose
Xclaimed Ministries' Free Community Concert in the Park
Known for bicycle giveaways and free toys for the kids, Xclaimed Ministries did not disappoint. Over 100 children stood in line to choose Two free toys, six children won new bicycles, three families won Original Tommy’s Hamburger Certificates, one family received free admission to Adventure City, one family received a free dinner at Hof’s Hut, one person won a Starbucks’ gift card and another won a free dinner at Olive Garden. - June 16, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Cypress Creek EMS Partners with Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship Week
For the Seventh Consecutive Year, Cypress Creek EMS hosted 4 local Teachers for the Houston A+ Challenge Teacher Externship program. - June 16, 2010 - Cypress Creek EMS
Learn How the Fruits of the Spirit Allow Grace to Overcome Karma in Latest A.R.E. Press Title
In this uplifting book, the latest title from A.R.E. Press, author John Van Auken reveals the simple yet profound path that takes one from living in the grind of karma to the light and peace of grace. - June 16, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Boulder Emergency Squad and Longmont Emergency Unit Team Up on Water Rescue at Kayak Competition
High, fast water is a welcome treat for kayak competitors, but can cause alarm for the safety of citizens watching near the banks of a dangerous creek. A combined team from the Boulder Emergency Squad and Longmont Emergency Unit provided certified swift water rescuers to standby in case someone fell in the creek while watching the national kayak competition in Lyons Colorado. - June 15, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
Women On The Move Launches Profit/Non-Profit Grant Writing Seminar Tour
Women On The Move & the KARS Consulting Group Partner to Offer Empowerment Tour-- $10,000 in Grants to be Awarded to Women-focused Startups - June 14, 2010 - Women On The Move, Inc.
Tenth Annual Autism Speaks 5K Takes Place July 4, 2010 in Potomac, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the DC chapter of the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced that it has released for general registration the remaining slots in the Tenth Annual Autism Speaks 5K. All event proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. “We are proud... - June 13, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Join a D.A.M.N. Good Cause (Dogs, Amputees, Motorcycles and Neighbors) Promoting Safety and Accident Awareness - Key Sponsors for This 1st Year Event Still Needed
All ages event promoting drivers and motorcycle safety and accident awareness. This years proceeds go to The Betty Jordan Relief Fund (a motorcycle accident amputee survivor), Abate of Indiana, and Indiana K9 search and Recovery Dogs. Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010 Time: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds Celebration Park Visit www.adamngoodcause.org often for updates and more information. Do a damn good thing! - June 13, 2010 - D.A.M.N. Good Cause Inc.
Wockhardt Foundation Celebrates Service Commitment Day on 5th & 7th June with Zest, Energy & Activities
Dedicated warriors of Wockhardt Foundation across all sites, celebrated Service Commitment Day on 5th & 7th of June, in a unique fashion. US operations in both Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals and Wockhardt USA New Jersey conducted a food drive for local food banks that serve the poor, weak &... - June 13, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Five NSCS Members Awarded Scholar at Sea Scholarships
Five students have been awarded $2,000 scholarships through NSCS, an honor society for first- and second-year college students, to assist them with tuition for the summer semester of Semester at Sea. - June 12, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Camden County Animal Shelter Receives $24,000 Spay/Neuter Grant Funded by GreaterGood's Gifts That Give More Program
The Camden County Animal Shelter in Blackwood, NJ, received a $24,000 grant in June from The Animal Rescue Site’s and GreaterGood Network’s Gifts That Give More™ program to help fund the shelter's “Spay Our Strays” clinics that offer spay/neuter for feral cats and... - June 12, 2010 - GreaterGood
Pemphigus-Pemphigoid Patient Registry Launched
The world's largest pemphigus and pemphigoid patient support organization, the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation, has launched its Pemphigus-Pemphigoid Patient Registry. The Registry will use patient-provided illness and treatment/outcome information to assist researchers in their search for a cure. - June 11, 2010 - International Pemphigus Pemphigoid Foundation
San Pablo Arts District Fund Presents Lip Service West: True Stories Featuring Authors Marcus Banks, Lauren Becker, Joe Clifford, and Alan Kaufman
The San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) is proud to host the debut of Lip Service West: True Stories, Friday, June 11, in North Oakland’s Golden Gate District. The featured readers include Marcus Banks, Lauren Becker, Joe Clifford, and Alan Kaufman. The event is free - June 11, 2010 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
Burnaby Shows Its Rhythm of Life: Rhythm of Life 2010 Raises $40,000 for Burnaby Hospital
Sunday, June 6th marked the largest success to date for Burnaby Hospital Foundation’s Rhythm of Life: The Run and Walk for Everyone, with over 425 participants raising $40,000 to support Burnaby Hospital. - June 11, 2010 - Burnaby Hospital Foundation
IJIS Institute Partners with National Association of Regional Councils
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) as its newest Alliance Partner. NARC serves as the national voice for regionalism by... - June 11, 2010 - IJIS Institute
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Holds Business Opportunity Expo 2010 in Manhattan on June 15
Expo is Considered New York City’s Top Conference on Outsourcing to Minority Businesses, Keynote Speaker is Frans Johansson, Author of Bestseller The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts and Cultures - June 10, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
New Haven Pride Center Holds Open House and Book Sale - June 30, 2010
The New Haven Pride Center will be holding a free open house and fundraising book sale on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 6:30pm. All are welcome. - June 10, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
The Aerospace Corporation Awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presented The Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service to The Aerospace Corporation today in recognition of 50 years of service. Aerospace President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wanda Austin accepted the award during a ceremony at the... - June 10, 2010 - The Aerospace Corporation
My Sports Dreams Unveils New Digital Fundraising Strategy
Online system provides a faster, easier way to raise money - June 10, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
The Casey Cares Foundation Announces Partnership with Something mAAgic, Part of American Airlines
The Casey Cares Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership between itself and the Something mAAgic Foundation, employees from American Airlines who help create magical memories for children with life threatening medical conditions. Something mAAgic has invited two Casey Cares families on WishFlight, a flight and vacation experience in Orlando, FL at Give Kids the World Resort. The Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children. - June 10, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
Family Service Offers Teens Traditional Etiquette Classes with Modern Standards
A 5 week etiquette workshop focusing on proper dress, fine dining skills, grooming techniques, plus time and money management. The segment for females is entitled, Me First while the segment for men is called A Gentlemen. - June 10, 2010 - Family Service
CED Releases Results of 2010 Online Survey
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the results of its 2010 online member survey, conducted by the organization in February and... - June 10, 2010 - CED
Standardized Interfaces and Exchanges Whitepaper Released
The IJIS Institute Public Safety Technical Standards Committee (IPSTSC) has released a new whitepaper entitled Standardized Interfaces and Exchanges for Justice and Public Safety. IPSTSC is a standing committee of the IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical... - June 10, 2010 - IJIS Institute
30th Anniversary Buckley's - Kennedy's Run Raises $100,000 for HeartShare
On a beautiful spring morning, a modern record of nearly 1,200 runners took off from the Riis Park Boardwalk, to the music of DJ Nikko, and hit the streets of Breezy Point, Queens for the 30th Anniversary Buckley’s – Kennedy’s 5K Charity Run. Raising a record $100,000, the Run... - June 09, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Eden Autism Services Once Again Delivers Impressive Princeton Lecture Series
Princeton University’s Reynolds Auditorium was the site of the 16th annual Eden Autism Services Princeton Lecture Series, Affecting the Research and Service Agenda. The day-long conference, which is sponsored by Eden, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism,... - June 08, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Clark, NJ: on a Mission to Save Lives
More Than 1125 Participants Expected at Annual Event to Celebrate Life and Remember Those Lost to Cancer. - June 06, 2010 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
The Beacon Show, a Talk Radio Program Produced by The Chicago Lighthouse’s CRIS Radio, Finds Its New Home at WCPT – AM and FM
Consistent with recent expansions at The Chicago Lighthouse, its “CRIS Radio” is also growing. Broadcasting on a new station and time, CRIS reaches larger audience with programming specific to veterans, senior citizens, and people who are disabled. - June 06, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Lupus Research Institute Hails Results of CellCept® Trial in People with Lupus Kidney Disease
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations are very encouraged by trial results released by Vifor Pharma, Galencia Group, and Roche demonstrating that the drug CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) helps in maintaining remission of lupus... - June 05, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Elmsford Animal Shelter to Benefit from All Rescue Chocolate Sales in June
A 79-year-old animal rescue organization has been named as Rescue Chocolate’s beneficiary for the month of June 2010. Net profits earned by the company for the month will be donated to the Elmsford Animal Shelter of Central Westchester, New York. The organization is home to 300 dogs and 500... - June 05, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Preservation of 1789 Moulton Farmstead in Newburyport, MA
A significant part of Newburyport’s historic architecture faces foreclosure and possible demolition. Built in 1789 by Noah Jackman, the Jackman-Moultan-Chase House and property has operated as a farm since its construction and is currently named Arrowhead Farms. Today the property stands... - June 05, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Picassos for Pets - Starving Local Artists to Help Starving Animals
On Sunday June 6th, from 2 to 5pm, HELP Humane Society is hosting their inaugural Picassos for Pets; an art auction and margarita fundraiser at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of land and building of a new shelter in order to rescue more cats and dogs in the area. - June 04, 2010 - HELP Humane Society
Enable America Wins Non-Profit of the Year Award from CAAID
CAAID, The Corporate Achievers for Individuals with Disabilities, has honored Enable America with its "Non-Profit Achiever Award" for 2010, commending the organization for providing direct services that change the systemic barriers within the disability and the business communities. - June 04, 2010 - Enable America
Habitat for Humanity Inaugurated as 30th Member of NetHope NGO Community
NetHope’s growing membership reflects an important milestone in the worldwide effort to improve collaboration and access to technology. - June 04, 2010 - NetHope
Yankee Doodle Dandies
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus presents a patriotic season finale. - June 04, 2010 - Victoria Theatre Association
Capitalism & Greed to be Discussed at Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute
The Freedom & Virtue Institute will hold its monthly gathering, called the Hour of Freedom, next Wednesday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in south Fort Myers. The Hour of Freedom is an informal gathering for individuals who believe in the principles of a free society as... - June 04, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
USA Goalkeeper Tim Howard Appears in New Video for NJCTS
Tim Howard needs votes to help kids through the Pepsi Refresh Project at ussoccer.com/pepsirefresh - June 04, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Assassination City Roller Derby Home Season Opener: Puttin' on the Blitz
Assassination City Roller Derby presents its home team season opener on June 19th. The league’s four home teams will go toestop to toestop in a race to the championship. The double-header, dubbed Puttin’ on the Blitz, will feature the Deadly Kennedys against the 2009 champions, the Lone... - June 04, 2010 - Assassination City Roller Derby
ANZA Technology Network’s Gateway Program Takes New South Wales Cleantech Companies to China
Five Australian entrepreneurs with cleantech and greentech innovations ready to explore commercialization opportunities in Shanghai at Expo 2010. - June 03, 2010 - ANZA Technology Network
Annie Duke and Brad Garrett Take a Gamble on After-School All-Stars
Annie Duke Celebrity Poker Night Raises Nearly $50,000 for At-Risk Youth. - June 03, 2010 - After-School All-Stars
Colorado Dive Rescue Summer Training Series
The Dive Rescue Summer training series comes to Boulder Colorado, hosted and sponsored by Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S., an all volunteer, non-profit emergency response team serving Boulder County and surrounding areas. Certifications are offered for specialized classes and include basic and advanced dive rescue, dive medicine, light salvage and recovery, and instructor training. - June 03, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
Senior Citizens Still Treated by Younger Generation as Rich Source of Wisdom - Survey
66.3% young respondents said that they appreciate wisdom of old age and respect older persons. - June 03, 2010 - Agewell Foundation
Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Colbie Caillat Creates Exclusive Pendant in Conjunction with Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature Collection
Profits from Caillat’s Design to Benefit Surfrider Foundation. - June 01, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
CED Taps 2010-2011 Board of Directors
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of candidates for member... - May 30, 2010 - CED
Discover Thai Yoga Massage on a Volunteer Vacation in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Destination:PEACE Welcomes Hillary Olsen Hilliard with Textured Motion
Thai Yoga Massage, it’s In – and Destination:Peace is bringing it to Mexico as part of the newest trend in travel, Voluntourism. Now taking reservations for its December 2010 Volunteer Vacation, Destination: Peace creates a one-of-a-kind vacation experience. Guests embark on a journey of Thai Yoga Massage sessions, soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, and give back to the local community with volunteer opportunities. - May 29, 2010 - Destination:PEACE