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Public Safety Fleet Managers Share Their Experiences and Wisdom at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association provides public safety fleet managers a forum to discuss issues, problems, and successes within their field at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit. - April 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HeartShare Gala Raised $670,000
Friends of HeartShare Human Services came out to support the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction and, despite the bad economy, raised more money than in each of the previous two years. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and raised more than $670,000 for HeartShare’s programs... - April 17, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
SVACA to Host Fourth Annual Adoptathon
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) will join with thousands of animal lovers around the world for the North Shore Animal League’s annual adoptathon. Held at SVACA’s Animal Care Center, the only cageless center in the Silicon Valley, the event will take place on Saturday... - April 17, 2010 - Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, UCCA Announce Beginning of Construction on Midtown Greenway
Greenway Trail Will Ultimately Link Midtown Detroit to Downtown - April 17, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Over 2,000 Free Yoga Classes and Events During National Yoga Awareness Month September 2010 Announced by Yoga Health Foundation
National Yoga Month, a national awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle, will bring Free Yoga to millions of people this September. During National Yoga Month yoga studios and teachers will offer 2,000+ free yoga classes and events nationwide. - April 16, 2010 - Yoga Health Foundation
‘Cena in Giardino’ Brunch and Art Show to Benefit Local Animal Sanctuary
On May 8th and 9th Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, will host a charity art show in the Refuge gardens. The art show will feature original designs by Siglinda Scarpa, founder of the Refuge and world-renowned artist. On May 9th guests can also come out for a brunch, where they... - April 16, 2010 - The Goathouse Refuge
Development of New Diabetes Treatment Enhanced by Partnerships
CureDM, LLC, a biopharmaceutical company with collaborative ties to the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), announced that they have signed an agreement with Sanofi-Aventis for the exclusive worldwide license of Pancreate™, a novel islet neogenesis agent for the treatment of type... - April 16, 2010 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
The Himalayan Cataract Project, a Vermont-Based International Eye Care Organization, Earns Highest Rating for Fiscal Responsibility
The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure which includes eye hospitals, clinics and medical training. HCP works throughout the Himalayas and in Africa. The nonprofit has been awarded its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. - April 16, 2010 - Himalayan Cataract Project
The Valley’s Community Unites to Honor Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans
The Home Sweet Home Campaign is proud to announce their 1st annual charity events. With the support of Valley businesses, schools and residents the campaign will be hosting a Charity Auction and a 2 Man Charity Scramble this May. Proceeds from both events will benefit USA Cares Warrior Treatment Today Program. - April 16, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Busting Fuel-Saving Myths at NAFA's Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents an educational session at the 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit designed to help fleet managers understand what to look for when evaluating the plethora of product claims that they receive each week. - April 16, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Women’s eNews Presents 2010 Black Maternal Health Media Conference
You have read the headlines. Now hear the leading expert on the groundbreaking research into the causes of the high maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S. Women's eNews Black Maternal Health Project, Wednesday April 28th, is now inviting select members of the media to a briefing on the crucial steps needed to be taken to save the lives of our mother and infants. - April 16, 2010 - Women's eNews
Pat Mitchell is Master of Ceremonies at Women’s eNews 21 Leaders Gala
Women's eNews announced today that Pat Mitchell, president and CEO of The Paley Media Center and former president and CEO of PBS, will be the master of ceremonies for the Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century gala, May 6 in New York City. Loreen Arbus, president of the Arbus Productions... - April 16, 2010 - Women's eNews
Image of Change in the Running for $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant
Covering the Mic initiative will improve teen literacy nationwide by inspiring youth to write and report on how they plan to make a positive difference in their communities and around the world. - April 15, 2010 - Image of Change
Hotels for Hope: Book a Room and Donate to the Life of a Child
Hotels for Hope is a social enterprise that has created a new culture associated with booking hotel accommodations. Each of Austin Hospitality’s contracted hotels is asked to include a $1 charitable contribution to one of their partner charities, whose missions are dedicated to positively impacting children. Austin Hospitality then matches these donations, dollar for dollar. In short, each room night generates $2 for Hotels for Hope. - April 15, 2010 - Hotels for Hope
More Than 230 Exhibitors Are Ready for NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association holds its annual Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. Over 230 exhibitors from all across North America will be part of this year's Expo Floor. - April 15, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
George Chmiel Runs for MAGIC
George Chmiel has thousands of families throughout the country in tears as he relays why he is sacrificing so much for ill children. - April 15, 2010 - The MAGIC Foundation
International Stem Cell Association Publishes Landmark Survey of Stem Cell Clinics
Stem cell association releases survey report that compares treatments, procedures and prices of 22 stem cell clinics worldwide. - April 14, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Washington DC Artist Gives Back to Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans Through the Home Sweet Home Campaign
Washington DC artist and philanthropist donates 5 pieces of art to the Home Sweet Home Campaign to help raise $1 million for USA Care's Warrior Treatment Today Program. A program designed to help post 9/11 war veterans who suffer from PTSD and TBI. - April 14, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Lane Kiffin and Former NFL Players Team Up with Real Estate, Building and Banking Leaders in Support of Orange County Children and Families
Despite a challenging economy, more than 350 real estate, building and banking professionals are expected to attend Orange County United Way’s 11th Annual Real Estate and Building Industry Mixer on May 6, 2010. - April 14, 2010 - Orange County United Way
My Sports Dreams and Fitzilla Sports Team Up to Help Thousands of Prep Athletes Train Like the Pros
My Sports Dreams to help athletes make Fitzilla’s Core Exercise Sled more affordable - April 14, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Xclaimed Ministries "Concert in the Park"
Xclaimed Ministries has a goal to reach into the community. At their bi-monthly concerts in the park, Xclaimed Ministries provides a free concert, bicycle giveaways and free toys for all the children. At each event, they provide free food for everyone. - April 14, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
NSCS Announces 2010 Chapter Officer Award Recipients
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded five top officers the Chapter Officer Award of 2010. This award is given to outstanding NSCS officers who run the NSCS chapters on university campuses around the country. NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates... - April 14, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
AcneHunter Organics Find the Secret to Healthy Skin in an Unlikely Place
Using natural vegetation, oils and supplements in their revolutionary acne cure products, Acne Hunters Organics plan to give back by committing a portion of all profits to children’s charities worldwide. - April 12, 2010 - AcneHunter Organics, LLC
Assassination City Roller Derby Announces Its Second Home Bout - Search and Destroy
Assassination City Roller Derby continues its Cold War Era blitz with Search and Destroy - the league's second home bout of the season. - April 12, 2010 - Assassination City Roller Derby
Speaker Lineup Announced for Pink Ladder’s Step Up Conference in Las Vegas
Join Pink Ladder and African-American women from across the nation as they celebrate five years. - April 11, 2010 - Pink Ladder
My Sports Dreams and Diamond Dreams at Cooperstown Team Up to Bring "The Ultimate Softball Experience" to Thousands of Players
My Sports Dreams to help travel softball teams raise funds for their Diamond Dreams tournament - April 11, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
NAFA Explains Truck Supply Chain Management at Annual Institute & Expo
Over 60 hours of educational sessions are part of NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo, which will take place April 24-27 in Detroit, Michigan. - April 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
High School Students to Research, Design and Build a 1941 Willys Coupe All Electric Hybrid
Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Education, after-school programs, renewable energy solutions, hybrid vehicles, green technology, automobile products, general business . Minnesota Based ‘PlugNPlay’ Project – Introduces After-School Program. High School Students to Research, Design and Build a 1941 Willys Coupe All Electric Hybrid. - April 10, 2010 - PlugNPlay
P.AN.D.O.R.A. Seeking Equipment Donations for Public Service Announcement
P.AN.D.O.R.A. (Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy) is seeking equipment donations to create and produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for its local South Florida regional area within and around Coral Gables, South Florida, where P.AN.D. - April 10, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Statistics Confirm, Hands-on Botox Training is Essential for Capturing Growth in the Aesthetic Medicine Market
The International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading training for physicians new to botox and filler treatments. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical & business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. All hands-on training at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is completed in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility. - April 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
How Will Bible Prophecy Affect You? UCG Bible Study Guides Provide Answers
The new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site is growing rapidly. The United Church of God has added 16 more lessons in the new “Bible Prophecy and You” series, bringing the total number of Bible lessons to 38 so far. - April 10, 2010 - United Church of God
Seven NAFA Members Named as Finalists for Fleet Industry Awards
Seven of the final nine finalists competing for three top fleet industry awards are Members of NAFA Fleet Management Association, the leading association for fleet managers throughout North America. - April 10, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IICA Sums Up Its 2009 Technical Cooperation Achievements and Focuses on the Future of Agriculture Before the Organization of American States (OAS)
“Policies for agriculture that are competitive, inclusive and sustainable cannot be considered the sole responsibility of the ministries of agriculture. They must take into account other sectors and actors.” – Dr. Victor Villalobos, Director General of IICA - April 10, 2010 - Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
Susan E. Ingebretson: Author of New Book, "FibroWHYalgia," to speak at National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Event at Cal State Fullerton
Susan Ingebretson, author of the new book, “FibroWHYalgia,” will be speaking at the National Fibromyalgia Association’s “National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day” to be held on Saturday, May 15 at Cal State Fullerton from 12 noon to 8:30 pm. Ingebretson will present two... - April 10, 2010 - National Fibromyalgia Association
Wockhardt Foundation Collaborates with AmeriCares India for a Noble Cause on World Health Day
A mega health check up camp was conducted by Wockhardt Foundation and AmeriCares India on 7th April 2010, ‘World Health Day’, in remote interiors of Kalyan, as an initiative by the leading healthcare NGOs to make cities healthier. The camp kick started at 8.30 am, wherein a thorough... - April 10, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Free IVF Cycle to be Given Away at Atlanta Conference
The Atlanta Affiliate of RESOLVE is proud to present its 1st Annual Family Building Conference on Saturday, May 1, 2010. This conference will address the medical, emotional, social, financial and legal issues associated with infertility and adoption. Over $50,000 in giveaways including a free IVF cycle and a free IVF cycle using cryopreserved donated eggs. - April 10, 2010 - RESOLVE, Atlanta Affiliate
Tony Terry: R&B Singer and Fibromyalgia Caregiver, to Perform at National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, May 15 at Cal State Fullerton
R&B singer Tony Terry, whose wife, Ronnie has fibromyalgia, will perform a special concert at the National Fibromyalgia Association’s (NFA) National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on Saturday, May 15 at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Terry will perform during the “Lights of Hope” candle-lighting ceremony starting at 7:30 pm. - April 09, 2010 - National Fibromyalgia Association
Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Scholarships Scheduled for Oct. 11
Nonprofit Organization’s Scholarship Golf Classic Will Provide Funding for the TTEC Scholarship Program. - April 09, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Ford's Police Car of the Future on Display at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
Ford's new Police Interceptor sedan will be on display in the expo hall of NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. - April 09, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Inspiration Corporation Awarded $300,000 Challenge Grant by Kresge Foundation
Agency to Expand into East Garfield Park, Provide More Services for Homeless Chicagoans as Need Continues to Rise - April 08, 2010 - Inspiration Corporation
Food Network Star and Bestselling Author Chef Jeff Henderson to Share His Story of Passion and the Power of Change in Support of Orange County Women and Girls
On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, more than 650 guests are expected to attend the 7th annual Orange County United Way’s Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast with keynote speaker Chef Jeff Henderson as he makes his first official return to Southern California. Chef Jeff will inspire and motivate... - April 08, 2010 - Orange County United Way
Join the Team That’s Saving Lives
A marathon dedicated to the spirit of women in the beautiful city by the bay is just one of the exciting choices for the fall season offered by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training® (TNT) program. With TNT, the world’s first and biggest charity sports... - April 08, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Chrysler Group LLC Vice President to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
Peter Grady joins Robert A. Lutz and Mark Fields as Keynote Speakers for NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. - April 08, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IJIS Institute Partners with Public Technology Institute
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Public Technology Institute (PTI) as its newest Alliance Partner. Public Technology Institute promotes innovation and collaboration for thought-leaders in government, and advances the use of technology to improve the management and delivery of services to the citizen. - April 08, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Rotary Club of College Park Makes Donation to Ronald McDonald House in Orlando
The Rotary Club of College Park visited the Ronald McDonald House on April 1, 2010 to present a check for $3,000. This money will go towards the maintenance of the room the club sponsors as well as needs for families that stay at the house. - April 08, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County Partners with InsuranceClaimsNegotiator.com (ICN Metro) of Bensalem, PA
Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes in Bristol Township PA and has tapped Metro Public Adjustment, Inc., the Largest Public Adjusting firm in PA, to assist with the Volunteer efforts. - April 08, 2010 - ICN_Metro Public Adjustment, Inc.
Macular Degeneration Foundation Reports on Little Known Syndrome that Produces Strange Halluncinations in People with Good Mental Health
93 year old woman with Macular Degeneration sees "Grayhaired Bearded Lady" - April 07, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
GreaterGood Network Releases Touch To Give™ iPhone app
GreaterGood Network, home of the world’s oldest “Click to Give” websites, released a new iPhone app in April to allow users to Touch To Give™. Users can make a daily tap on the app’s icons to make a donation to provide hunger relief, fund breast cancer research, and... - April 07, 2010 - GreaterGood
“Humanization” Art Exhibition Coming to Space 38|39
Artwork responds to the question, “What does it mean to be human?” - April 07, 2010 - International Arts Movement
Leadership Triangle College Edition Presented by AT&T Hosts Graduation Reception
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the graduation of the 2010 class of the Leadership Triangle College Edition, presented by AT&T. Leadership Triangle College Edition is an experiential learning opportunity for students... - April 07, 2010 - Leadership Triangle