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Central Scholarship Receives $100,000 Gift to Aid Teachers in Maryland
Central Scholarship Bureau Receives $100,000 Gift to Aid Teachers in Maryland Gift will be added to the $500,000 BHD Endowed Scholarship Fund for Teachers Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB) is pleased to announce a pledge of $100,000 by David Dalsheimer to the BHD Endowed Scholarship Fund for... - April 30, 2010 - Central Scholarship
New App from the BRF Opens Up Bible Reading to a Whole New Market of Readers
The New Daylight publication from the Bible Reading Fellowship is now available as an iPhone and iPod touch app, bringing this print journal to a new generation of readers. - April 29, 2010 - Bible Reading Fellowship
IAPAM Announces New Full Day hCG/Medical Weight Loss Training for Physicians
The IAPAM announces it has expanded it Medical Weight Management training to a full day. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's (IAPAM's) New hCG/Physician Weight Loss Training program offers physicians and their staff all the knowledge and tools needed to immediately offer hCG and other medically supervised weight loss treatments to their patients. - April 29, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Chicago Lighthouse Set to Host Its Second Low Vision Products Show in Schaumburg, IL
“Still thrilled from the successful event held more than a month ago, The Chicago Lighthouse is coming back to the Friendship Village, in Schaumburg, to host a second Low Vision Products Show.” - April 29, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Film "51%" Focuses on Equal Rights Issues for Pakistani Women
Set to Release in September, Film is First in 2010 for S&S Films International and First Female CEO Saman Hasnain - April 28, 2010 - WIN Program
Hearts of Gold Announces Grand Opening of “The Thrifty HoG”
Chic New Shop to Benefit NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children; Grand Opening Benefit, “Great Performances to Raise the Roof -- An Evening of Jazz,” to be Held May 5, 2010 - April 28, 2010 - Hearts of Gold
Community Bank Gives Back to Families in their Community and Supports Rebuilding Efforts of Childs Park
Local bank give $1000 to help fund community-based organization in Meredith, NH. - April 28, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
NSCS Announces Recipients of National Leadership Council Award
Three exceptional NSCS members have been awarded the National Leadership Council (NLC) Award. This award is presented to members who exemplify NSCS’ pillars of scholarship, leadership and service. Congratulations to: First place- Maya Suresh, a junior majoring in finance at the University... - April 28, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Trust for Architectural Easements Holds Preservation Seminar in Boston, Massachusetts
The Trust for Architectural Easements has scheduled two free Boston seminars on the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program for Wednesday, April 28, 2010 and Thursday, May 13, 2010. - April 28, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Patriot Brass Ensemble Hosts Free Armed Forces Day Concert for Veterans
The Patriot Brass Ensemble of Ridgefield, NJ is excited to host its first Armed Forces Day Tribute Concert. The concert with feature music of all the branches of the military and patriotic favorites. - April 27, 2010 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
Mom with Fibromyalgia is Inspiration Behind New Theme Song Adopted by National Fibromyalgia Association
“When your Italian mother tells you to write a song for her, you just do it!” Christian recording artist Pasquale Talarico writes “Vigil Song” to be performed by R&B recording artist Tony Terry on National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day – May 15, Cal State Fullerton. - April 26, 2010 - National Fibromyalgia Association
Mama Cares Foundation Hosts Event to Rally Support for its Fight Against World Hunger
Anonymous donor pledges generous matching program to kickoff fundraising efforts. - April 26, 2010 - Mama Cares Foundation
San Diego Patients Participate in the Worldwide Marijuana March
San Diego Patients Participate In The Worldwide Marijuana March 2010. San Diego medical marijuana patients and their supporters will meet at 11am and march together from Crystal Pier on the boardwalk to the lifeguard station at Mission Beach and back again in support of the medical marijuana... - April 26, 2010 - Southern California NORML
HSFA Continues to Grow with New Hires, Appointments and Board Members
New District Director, Leslie Becker, confirmed. Matthew Anthes Succeeds Tim Crockett as Chairman, Public Safety Committee. Rajeev Mudumba and Fundraising Expert Adrian Thomas Elected to the Board. - April 25, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Festival to Honor Fathers
Fathers Rock will celebrate Father’s Day 2010 with the 1st Annual Father’s Day Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival will be held at Federal Hill Park on Sunday June 20, 2010 from 12 to 6pm. The Father’s Day festival is a family friendly event designed to honor and... - April 25, 2010 - Fathers Rock, Inc
GRAPA Certifies First Class of Telco Fraud Officers in Lagos
GRAPA’s newest Telecom Fraud Management certification program, the Telco Fraud Officer, launched as a huge success at a recent certification training event held in Lagos. - April 25, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint Will be Hosting This Year’s "Respect for Law" Annual Luncheon at the Genesee Area Skill Center, Monday May 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 Noon
This is an annual event held by the Optimist Clubs of Genesee County. Police chiefs in Genesee County and the surrounding area give their nominations for the police officer of the year. The award is given to the officer who has contributed great public service within the community through their heroism. Stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, understanding of the law and encourages a greater respect for law. - April 25, 2010 - The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint
Soccer Mom Creates Global Change Awards $10,500 Grant to South African Community
Global Change Inc. a Florida based non-profit organization with mission to provide access to clean safe water & sanitation to global communities in extreme need. Current grant program: Global Change Inc. - Hippo Roller South Africa Community Grant Program. Global Change Inc..has a FYTD expense efficiency ratio of 19% including programmatic service for global grant making. - April 25, 2010 - Global Change Inc.
New Haven Pride Center Announces Leadership Changes - Joshua O’Connell Joins Thomas Donato as Co-President
New Haven County's only Gay & Lesbian Community Center announces recent leadership changes impacting the board of directors. - April 25, 2010 - New Haven Pride Center
100 Black Women of South Palm Beach County Hat & Tea Luncheon
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter Hat & Tea Luncheon themed "Economic Empowerment." Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Courtyard Marriot, Boynton Beach at 11:00 am. Guest Speaker; Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, District 7. Honorees: Wayne Barton (Wayne Barton Study Center) & Daisy Fulton (Spady Cultural Heritage Museum) - April 25, 2010 - National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter
OP Music House Announces "Grab a CAN Fan Challenge" for WNY Food Bank
OP Music House founder turns an invitation into an opportunity to help those that struggle to put a meal on the table. Every show OP Music House staff attends, Suzanne Perry challenges fans to out-do each other in donating food items to show support for live music, their favorite bands, and to Care About Neighbors. - April 24, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Links to Sustainability - The Sustainable Golf Campaign
SGD and AL believes that now is the time for the golf course industry to embrace the leadership opportunities associated with both insuring a sustainable future for the game of golf, and also for our planet. - April 24, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
12 Year Old Golf Prodigy Shooting for $1 Million at Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County Golf Tournament
Youngest player in field of eight attempting to win prize money. - April 24, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County
Childs Park Fund Raising Campaign Receives $30,000 Challenge Gift in Memory of Barbara Smyth
Matching Funds Challenge for Rebuilding of Town Park - In Memory of Long-time Supporter of Efforts. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Community Leaders Invest in the American Dream of Education- Broward College Foundation Luncheon Raises More Than $175,000 for Scholarship
More than four hundred community leaders gathered at the Broward College Foundation’s Heritage Society luncheon on April 1 with one common goal- education. “Investing in the American Dream”, the event raised over $175,000. The luncheon was chaired by Gale Butler of AutoNation and... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Turning Your Customer from a Casual Acquaintance to a #1 Brand Fan
Silicon Valley Brand Forum Event at HP on May 4th, 2010 in Palo Alto, CA. - April 23, 2010 - Silicon Valley Brand Forum
SHARP/Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic on April 22 Boasts Boats, Cars and More
Automotive technician and marine engineering are two of Broward College’s newest and most notable program offerings, so it should come as no surprise that participants in the Sharp/ Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic can win a car, a boat or both if they are really lucky. Scoring a... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Chesapeake Roller Derby and Batman to Join Casey Cares Kami’s Jammies Fashion Show
Celebrating Good Times is the theme of the Third Annual Kami’s Jammies Fashion Show on Sunday, May 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00pm at Towson University’s Stephen’s Hall Theatre with children ages 3 – 16 modeling their pajamas. Following the theme of the show will be the Chesapeake Roller Derby skating in their pirate pajamas and Batman escorting a group of Casey Cares children in their pajamas down the runway. - April 23, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
The Casey Cares Foundation Announces Baltimore’s First Green 5K Run/Walk During Baltimore’s Green Week
The Casey Cares Foundation announces the debut of the Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Nov. 14th, 2010, the first green 5K in Baltimore. The 3.1 mile run/walk course begins at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk/Run, Kids PJ Dash and musical entertainment. The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501 c 3 charity that provides uplifting programs to critically ill children and their families throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. - April 23, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
Copper County Humane Society Wins The Animal Rescue Site’s First Shelter+ Challenge in 2010
The Copper County Humane Society is the Grand Prize winner of The Animal Rescue Site's first $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge of 2010 with Petfinder.com. This Humane Society located in Houghton, Michigan, will receive a $10,000 grant to help care for animals. Another 84 grants ranging from $1,000 to... - April 23, 2010 - GreaterGood
GVI Begins Work with Rescued Street-Begging Elephants in Thailand
Build a new home for rescued elephants in Thailand and experience the “Land of the Free” with GVI, and make a difference by caring for your own elephant in the remote Surin Province of Eastern Thailand. - April 23, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Non-Profit Hosts Forum to Raise Additional Funding for Park Rebuild
Local non-profit seeks additional funding to be matched by the Town of Meredith for rebuilding of Childs Park in Meredith Center. Seeking to raise additional funds through community outreach. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Internationally Known Child Educational Psychologist to Present Workshop on How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Children’s Learning Problems in Bellevue on May 15
Jane M. Healy, Ph.D.--educational psychologist, veteran educator, acclaimed speaker, and best-selling author--is presenting a research-based workshop for teachers, parents and anyone who deals with children who are gifted, have dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or face other learning challenges at the Hilton in Bellevue, Wash., on May 15, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information, visit http://www.thepci.org/t/jh.php?pr1 or contact The Parent Coaching Institute at (425) 401-1519. - April 23, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Lupus Research Institute: News on Possible Drug for Lupus—Benlysta™
Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline Report Topline Results of 76-Week, Phase 3 Study - April 22, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Cypress Creek EMS: Setting the Precedence on Managing Excited Delirium Patients
Cypress Creek EMS has taken initiative to host an Excited Delirium training course for prevention and intervention of in-custody deaths. - April 22, 2010 - Cypress Creek EMS
A Taste of India, with Rewarding Opportunities in Kerala with GVI
Ethical volunteering organization, Global Vision International (GVI), have recently launched a new volunteer project in Kerala, South India, working and teaching at orphanages and schools with vulnerable and underprivileged children. Volunteers experience a taste of the culture in India while making a significant difference in the lives of the children that GVI work with. - April 22, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Cedille Records Launches CD-Quality Downloads
Classical label is now making albums available in lossless FLAC audio format. - April 22, 2010 - Cedille Records
Mega Health Camps in Mumbai & Baroda: A Wockhardt Foundation Initiative
On 18th April 2010 a Mega Diabetes Camp was held by Wockhardt Foundation in Baroda, Gujarat & simultaneously another medical camp was held at Worli, Mumbai on the same day. - April 22, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards More Than $30,000 to Local Nonprofits
Of that amount, $25,000 (over two years) was awarded to the Chelsea Center for the Arts to support the expansion of artistic initiatives. The Chelsea Community Foundation also provided $6,275 to Faith in Action Inc. to support a community garden project. - April 22, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Central Scholarship Bureau Receives Major Gift to Create Endowed Scholarship: Former Board President Leaves Funding to CSB in Her Estate
Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB) is honored to receive a very generous contribution from the estate of Catharine (Kitty) and Isaac Hecht. Kitty, a former board president and longtime friend of Central Scholarship, passed away in July of 2009. This bequest will create the Isaac & Catharine S. - April 22, 2010 - Central Scholarship
Sports at the Beach and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Bring a Unique Tournament Experience to Thousands of Athletes
MSD tabbed to be an official fundraising partner. - April 22, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
NAFA Addresses Funding Strategies for Corporate Fleet Managers at Institute & Expo
"Funding Strategies" offers fleet managers a primer on what management is looking for when it comes to funding a corporation, how fleet fits in, trends in the marketplace, and how they can help themselves in the eyes of corporate management. - April 21, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Rotary Club of College Park Sponsors Little League Team
Rotary Club of College Park sponsors its first Little League Baseball team for the 2010 season. The team is called The Rays and they have been working hard this spring to have a good season. - April 21, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
Rescue Chocolate's New Wild at Heart Truffles are Here for Mother's Day
For Mother's Day, Rescue Chocolate has unveiled two new cruelty-free chocolates. As always, all net profits are donated to animal rescue groups. - April 21, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
WBCBL Teams Up with My Sports Dreams as Official Fundraising Partner for Franchises
My Sports Dreams Solves Financial Challenges for College, High School and Now Professional Teams Nationwide. - April 21, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Norwalk Exchange Club Presents "Competition Grilling 101"
The Norwalk Exchange Club will present "Competition Grilling 101" a barbecue cooking class on Sunday June 13th, from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the Gallaher Estate (Cranbury Park) Pavilion in Norwalk, Connecticut. Instructed by last years Bar•B•Q Pit Grilling Champion Mike Lee and... - April 21, 2010 - Norwalk Exchange Club
1 Lakh Patients in First 100 days: A Breakthrough by Wockhardt Foundation
After successfully examining 100,000 patients by the first quarter of 2010, which was the total of last year’s achievement. Wockhardt Foundation is fully geared up for more, and this indeed is a remarkable achievement, by the Mobile Medical Unit. - April 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
The Chicago Lighthouse Opens Its "Tools for Living" Retail Store Offering a State of the Art Shopping Experience
For people who are blind or visually impaired, Lighthouse’s Tools for Living is specifically designed to enable ease, efficiency, independence. - April 20, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Announces Intensive Four-Day Teacher Training Summer Seminar on How to End Violence and Tension Among Students
Non-profit organization to hold a summer seminar training series that will teach educators how to develop positive moral character in their students and bring peace back into schools. - April 19, 2010 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
On the Boulevard Helps South Lansing Fight Back
On the Boulevard Business association is putting on a barbecue on July 10th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Logan Square on MLK Boulevard and will include businesses from all around the local area. On the Boulevard strives to help the neighborhood tackle its biggest enemy: closing businesses. - April 18, 2010 - On the Boulevard