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My Sports Dreams Names BigSigns.com as a Preferred Partner
My Sports Dreams and BigSigns.com team up to provide sports graphics and signage to college and high school teams. - March 25, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Radio Safety PSAs to Target Oversize Load Movements
The increase in Oversize Loads being moved on the nation’s highways presents a need for information on safe driving practices in their presence. - March 24, 2010 - National Pilot Car Safety Institute, Inc
Riding Into History
Riding Into History, one of America’s premier vintage motorcycle events, will return for its 11th Anniversary to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida on May 15, 2010. The event will feature Charity Rides, a Concours d’Elegance, the Biker’s Ball and the Historic Ride. All of the proceeds from Riding Into History will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. - March 24, 2010 - Riding into History
Chicago-Area Residents Lead the Way for NA'AMAT USA 40th National Convention in July 2010
When one of the most prominent Jewish women’s organizations was choosing leadership for its milestone convention, it found two “shining lights” right in the Chicago area. NA’AMAT USA, the International Movement of Zionist Women, will hold its 40th National Convention from... - March 24, 2010 - NA'AMAT USA, Greater Chicago Council
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Third Annual First Step Program
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, hosted its Third Annual First Step Program on Friday, March 19, and Sunday, March 21, at its Roslyn Village headquarters. Nearly 40 Long Island women who are transitioning back into the workforce received complimentary business outfits, including shoes and accessories. - March 24, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Upcoming Fund Raising Dinner, by Chicago Based HAND IN HAND USA, to Benefit Its Education and Health Initiatives in Rural India
Chicago based HAND-IN-HAND USA is organizing its annual fund raising dinner on April 10th, 2010. All proceeds will benefit its Educational and Health programs running in remote India and elsewhere. - March 24, 2010 - HAND IN HAND USA
IAPAM Announces Remaining 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss
Physicians continue to seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, physician-lead aesthetic medicine training, including botox training, as well as training in adding hCG for Weight Loss to a practice. To meet this need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date physician training, and announces New fall dates for its respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium series in 2010. - March 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Leadership Triangle Hosts the 8th Annual Goodmon Awards Gala Presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the 2010 Goodmon Awards Gala presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware will take place on Monday, April 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The annual... - March 24, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Enable America Unveils Disabled Veterans Job Readiness Program
Enable America continues to build new programs that improve employment among people with disabilities. In this most recent effort, Enable America conducted a workshop to help disabled American military veterans sharpen the skills needed to find employment when jobs are scarce. - March 24, 2010 - Enable America
Response to CPSC Baby Sling Warning & Media Coverage: for Infants of All Ages, Benefits of Safe, Correct Babywearing Outweigh Risk
In response to the advisory published March 12, 2010, by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding baby sling safety, the nonprofit organization Babywearing International, Inc., called on consumer advocates as well as advocates for parent and child welfare to encourage safe babywearing for... - March 23, 2010 - Babywearing International, Inc.
Broadcast Giant Bill Kurtis to Address May 20th Chicago Lighthouse Dinner Saluting Outstanding Philanthropists Judy and Ray McCaskey
Broadcast legend Bill Kurtis will be the special guest speaker at the May 20th Chicago Lighthouse “Seeing What’s Possible” Dinner saluting Judy and Ray McCaskey, whose exemplary civic and philanthropic service have made the community a better place to live and work. This... - March 21, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
New 'Save The Cherubs' Campaign Brings Awareness to Little Known Deadly Birth Defect That Has Affected Over Half a Million Babies in the Past Decade
After struggling since 1995 to bring more awareness to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, a birth defect that affects 1600 babies each year in the U.S., CHERUBS announces a national CDH Awareness Campaign. - March 21, 2010 - CHERUBS
Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) Announces Annual Scholarships
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuous education and economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced sponsorship of two annual scholarships for students in the Triangle colleges, universities and technical schools who are pursuing an IT-related career. - March 21, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
National Grid and Smallpeice Launch New Work Experience Week for Teenagers
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and UK’s largest utility company National Grid are looking for 14/15 year old (Year 10) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a brand new "National Grid Work Experience... - March 21, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Veteran’s Edge Conference to Facilitate Transition from Military to Business Careers Set for May 18
John Crites, president and CEO of the Triangle Technology Executives Council (www.ncttec.net), has announced that TTEC is partnering with the Financial Executives Networking Group (www.thefeng.org) and the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (www.rwhrma.org) to host the Veterans Edge... - March 20, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Lake Oconee BassMasters Find Some Luck at Home
The Lake Oconee BassMaster’s held their March tournament last weekend on Oconee, and despite the poor fishing reports, the club was able to produce some quality fish at the weigh in. Boats blasted off at safe light out of the Armor Bridge boat ramp Saturday morning. - March 20, 2010 - Lake Oconee BassMasters
Anaconda Sports and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Expand Buying Power for Thousands of Athletic Teams
My Sports Dreams tabbed to be an official fundraising partner of Anaconda Sports - March 20, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
New Executive Director, John Paul Womble
The Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina (“the Alliance”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Paul Womble as the new Executive Director, effective immediately. - March 19, 2010 - Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
MaleSurvivor Opens Author Reception and Panel Discussion to Media Offering Key Information and Leading Research About Male Sexual Victimization
MaleSurvivor, an international organization dedicated to issues surrounding the sexual victimization of boys and men, will host an Author’s Reception and International Panel for attendees and media during their bi-annual international conference. - March 19, 2010 - MaleSurvivor
Going for Baroque: Titusville Presbyterian to Host Organ Concert May 2
Organist Andrew Henderson of New York's Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church will perform works by the Baroque masters such as Handel, J.S. Bach, Tallis and Purcell. Highlights will include a suite from Handel's "Water Music," J.S. Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in C major," and a suite of Purcell's "Trumpet Tunes," as well as congregational singing of Baroque hymn tunes. - March 19, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
P.A.N.D.O.R.A.'s NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™ Resolution Awaits Passage from New Jersey State Senate
A resolution encouraging the establishment of the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™ , the first research center in the state of New Jersey dedicated to understanding and treating chronic neuroendocrineimmune (NEI) illnesses which includes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, is... - March 18, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Family Service Races to Collect 10,000 Diapers
On March 15, 2010 Family Service started racing to collect 10,000 diapers in their first ever Diaper Derby. The donation drive will run until April 15 and focuses on Family Service’s most vulnerable and in-need consumers – babies. Recently, different programs in the organization were... - March 18, 2010 - Family Service
Destination:PEACE and PEACE Isla Mujeres Join Together to Create an Incredible Volunteer Vacation
Destination:PEACE Volunteer Vacations is branching out to Isla Mujeres to provide a beautiful experience for travelers who want to take their vacation one step further with a Vacation for the Soul - March 18, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
UnitedProsperity.org Reaches Major Milestone in Supporting Impoverished Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Within a few short months of its launch, UnitedProsperity has generated $100,000 in loans for 500 Entrepreneurs living in extreme poverty - March 18, 2010 - UnitedProsperity.org
CRIS Radio, a Program of The Chicago Lighthouse, Will Welcome Celebrity Volunteers to Read for Visually Impaired Listeners on Thursday, April 1st
An array of outstanding media personalities from Chicago radio and television will fill in as volunteer readers on “Celebrity Day,” Thursday, April 1, at CRIS (Chicagoland Radio Information Service) Radio, a program of The Chicago Lighthouse. To date, broadcasters who have signed on as... - March 18, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Rotary Club of College Park Hosts 7th Annual Taste of College Park
This annual fundraising event will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Dubsdread Golf Club. The event will feature food and wine pairings from local restaurants as well as live entertainment and live and silent auctions. All proceeds go to benefit local charities. - March 18, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
Leadership Triangle Announces 2010 Goodmon Awards Winners
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the 2010 Goodmon Awards winners: Exemplary Regional Leadership by an Individual, Pat Nathan of Dress For Success Triangle; Exemplary Regional Leadership by a Public Official, John Hodges-Copple of... - March 18, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
GreaterGood Network Opens New Internet Retail and Wholesale Fulfillment Center in Allendale, Michigan
GreaterGood Network has acquired a new retail and wholesale fulfillment center in Allendale, Michigan. Located at the site of the former Nicholas Plastics (11700 48th Ave, Allendale, MI), the Fulfillment Center will be in full operation by June 2010. The GreaterGood Network of websites gives... - March 17, 2010 - GreaterGood
Haitian Voice Portal Startup Company Offers Free Service to Assist Earthquake Victims
A new way for Haitian to find information; Dixivox, a startup company in Port-au-Prince, Haiti has offered a free Voice Portal service that provides information to callers based on location and category of service. - March 17, 2010 - Dixivox
TD Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Family Service
TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Family Service’s In-Home Family Service (IIFS) program. “The TD Charitable Foundation is pleased to be able to provide grants to organizations like Family Service County. We are confident that the Intensive In-Home Family... - March 16, 2010 - Family Service
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces the Formation of National Board of Advisors
Chair of The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), Dr.Kathleen Kiernan, Chair of The Board of Advisors, Don Gilberg, and INMA President, Dyann Bradbury, have announced the formation of The INMA Board of Advisors. The BOA will meet on March 23 in Washington DC as part of the InfraGard National... - March 16, 2010 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
BAPS Charities Makes Donation of $47,000 to UNICEF for Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
The start of a fantastic partnership, one that will help save the lives of thousands of children around the world. BAPS Charities donated $47,000 to the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, launching the first-ever partnership between the two NGOs. Ed Lloyd, CFO of UNICEF said,... - March 15, 2010 - BAPS Charities
Norwalk Exchange Club to Hold Certified Barbeque Judging Class in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - March 15, 2010 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Enable America Congratulates Gerdau Ameristeel in Charlotte
Following successful programs to mentor people with disabilities in Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida, Gerdau Ameristeel once again proved its committment to diversity in the workplace by holding the first Enable America mentoring program in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 5. - March 14, 2010 - Enable America
NAFA Members Dominate List of Nominees for Automotive Fleet's Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award
Eight of the eleven nominees for Automotive Fleet's Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award are current NAFA Members, once again proving that the Association contains many of the leading corporate fleet professionals in the industry. - March 14, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Chicago Lighthouse Senior Director of Educational Services Receives 2010 Distinguished Service Award from AER
Citing her outstanding efforts in promoting, developing and improving education and rehabilitation services for persons who are blind or visually impaired, Mary Zabelski, a resident of Chicago’s Northwest side and senior director of educational services at The Chicago Lighthouse, was named a... - March 14, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Australia: More to do Than Just Sunbathe with GVI
Australia conjures up images of endless sunshine and vast, beautiful beaches, where stunning coastlines surround an immense desert interior. It is therefore no surprise that the country is a popular tourist destination, included on many gap year and round-the-world itineraries. - March 14, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Fighting the Silent Epidemic -- Author/ Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Saban Speaks with Compton Unified’s Whaley Middle School Students
Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves. - March 13, 2010 - EmpowHer Institute
The Aerospace Corporation Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Space
On June 4, 2010, The Aerospace Corporation will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary as America’s expert in national security space. - March 13, 2010 - The Aerospace Corporation
United Church of God Posts Bible Study Guides to Help Christians Use Armor of God
New UCG online Bible study lessons examine the spiritual armor that God provides to protect Christians from the forces of evil. - March 13, 2010 - United Church of God
Rescue Chocolate's Vegan Egg
The newest do-good gourmet chocolate company, Rescue Chocolate, recently launched two boundary-breaking sweets for the Easter and Passover. - March 13, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
NCSJP Co-Sponsors Great Schools in Wake County Education Forum
March 20th Event to Feature National Experts and Foster Community Engagement - March 13, 2010 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Help Music Drives Us Keep Music in Our Boston Public Schools and Affect Positive Change for Children Through Music
The study of music has been shown to give pre-teens direction, focus, and a sense of self worth that sticks with them throughout their formidable years. Music Drives Us has identified an elementary school in Roxbury that is about to lose their Suzuki violin program because of severe budget cuts. Please help to keep this program in the school thus keeping violins in these children’s hands. - March 13, 2010 - Music Drives Us
Educational Charity Seeks Teenagers Interested in Connecting with Robotics
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 15-17 year old (Years 11 to 12) students with an interest or natural flair in Science, Maths, Design or Technology to apply to attend a new ‘Robotic Engineering’ residential course at Staffordshire University from 26th... - March 13, 2010 - The Smallpeice Trust
Destination:PEACE Announces Gourmet Partnership with NAEF Cuisine, a Taste of the Good Life
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations and Destination:PEACE Volunteer Vacations has joined forces with NAEF Cuisine in Punta de Mita, Mexico. - March 12, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
NSCS Announces Members of 2010-2011 National Leadership Council
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is pleased to announce members of the National Leadership Council for the 2010-2011 academic year. • Amy James, University of Toledo, NLC President • Kenneth Wilson, Kaplan University, NLC Executive Vice President • Nefertari... - March 12, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Elite Personal Training’s Matthew Sgro Bringing Much Needed Awareness to Local No-Kill Animal Shelter
Matthew Sgro of Elite Personal Training in Exton is bringing much needed awareness to a local no-kill animal shelter. - March 12, 2010 - Boot Camps With A Purpose
NAFA Announces Media Sponsors for 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association has lined up an impressive list of fleet industry publications as official media sponsors of the 2010 Institute & Expo. - March 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Smokers Get Hypnotised in Front of Their PCs for Free
UK based charity and international non-profit organisation NoSmokingAgain.org has created an On-line Hypnotherapy Website where smokers who want to kick the habit can register to receive free-of-charge clinical cognitive hypnotherapy via the Internet. Smokers undergo hypnosis sessions to quit... - March 11, 2010 - No Smoking Again