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Enable America Supports ODEP Listening Tour
The U.S. Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched a six-city listening tour across the country. Enable America is commending U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez on the initiative, and encouraging participation. - January 27, 2010 - Enable America
Jeffrey Levin Launches Sustainable and Affordable Big, Bold Statement Pieces in Mother of Pearl
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, jeweler Jeffrey Levin has been handcrafting fine and designer jewelry for over 30 years. His new Mother of Pearl collection features this sustainably harvested mysterious and sensuous iridescent shell captured in a sterling silver setting. http://jeffreylevin.com - January 26, 2010 - Jeffrey Levin
Humanity First Medical Volunteer Returns Home from Haiti
After serving hundreds of patients for more than a week in Haiti, Dr. Omar Shmas, Humanity First Disaster Relief Medical volunteer is returning to the United States on Saturday, January 23. Dr. Shams will be arriving at New Orleans International (MSY) airport, at 10:45 PM CT. Dr. Shams is a... - January 25, 2010 - Humanity First
Grace Village, Haiti is Hosting 20,000 Refugees; Needs Assistance
Grace Villiage in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, operated by Grace International (a non-profit (501c3) organization registered in the State of Florida) is in urgent need of medical personnel, provisions, service personnel, and donations. 20,000 earthquake refugees are currently being housed at our compound. - January 24, 2010 - Grace International, Inc.
International Affairs Council Names 2010 Board of Directors
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the organization’s 2010 board of directors. Board members will help IAC continue its initiative for educating the community about world affairs, as well as strengthening relationships... - January 24, 2010 - International Affairs Council
CarePoint Builds New Website Thanks to The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit social service agency taps BluePrint Design Studio and ShortFuse Mktg + Mgmt to spearhead WordPress project. - January 24, 2010 - CarePoint
Tamika & Friends Spearheads Congressional Lobbying Effort on Behalf of Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, Tamika & Friends hosts a Congressional Briefing on Cervical Cancer at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-339, Washington, D.C. The event, which is free and open to the public, is slated to run from at 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Then, a group discussion focused on talking points for members of Congress follows. Lobbying for cervical cancer funding and screening commences in the afternoon. - January 23, 2010 - Tamika & Friends, Inc.
Humanity First Medical Team Lead Returns to the US from Haiti
Humanity First First Responder Returns from Haiti for assessment briefing - January 23, 2010 - Humanity First
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® Has Teamed Up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® has teamed up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference. A Great Pizza for a Great Cause. - January 23, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Mangrove Seed, Inc. Announces New Guidebook for Self Discovery and Authentic Expression
A new guidebook for individuals and groups seeking new ways to discover their True S(s)elf and authentic personal expression in daily living. - January 22, 2010 - Mangrove Seed, Inc.
IAPAM Announces Top 5 Aesthetic Trends for 2010
The IAPAM has surveyed numerous experts in aesthetic medicine, to develop an overview of the top 5 aesthetic medicine trends physicians can expect to see in 2010. From botox training to embracing new technologies, the IAPAM outlines the keys to medspa success in 2010. - January 22, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Voices For Children Foundation Announces Their 2010 Be A Voice Feel the Magic Gala with Special Cirque Du Soleil Performers
Be A Voice Feel The Magic Gala benefiting Voices For Children Foundation-the fundraising arm of the 11th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program-is set for Saturday, February 13 at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami. - January 22, 2010 - Voices for Children
DuPage Bombers Competing for National Title in Cooperstown, NY
The DuPage Bombers from Warrenville, Illinois have been selected to play in the Cooperstown Dreams Park and American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament, during the week of June 5-11, 2010 in the Magical Mythical Home of Baseball...Cooperstown, NY. In addition to competing against... - January 21, 2010 - DuPage Bombers
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces iPhone App for AmpleHarvest.org. Donors Now Able to Find a Local Food Pantry Using Their iPhone and iPod Touch.
The AmpleHarvest.org Campaign announces the availability of the AmpleHarvest iPhone app, a free download from App Store, that enables anyone wishing to donate excess garden produce or store bought items to a local food pantry, to easily find one. - January 21, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
Jordin Sparks Designs Pennyroyal Silver Pendant to Benefit Haiti Relief
Sparks’ pendant will be available for one week only. - January 21, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
The Blume Community Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program
The Taylor Properties Group recently registered the Blume Community as a member in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program. The 360 acre property has been used for various forms of agriculture for nearly 100 years. - January 21, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces 4th Annual Purse Gala
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the nonprofit will host its 4th annual Purse Gala on Sunday, February 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt in Durham. The event will feature a live auction of unique,... - January 21, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Ecoworks International Redirects Its Effort in Haiti
Ecoworks International (EWI), a non-governmental Miami-based organization, has been working on a long-term development project in Haiti for over a year. Following the devastation of the January 12th earthquake EWI reinforces its commitment to the Haitian people by concentrating on earthquake... - January 21, 2010 - Ecoworks International
Friends of SVACA Announces the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
Friends of SVACA announces the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program which is designed to help pet owners in need of financial assistance have their pets spayed and neutered. Residents of Santa Clara, Campbell, or Monte Sereno with pets currently licensed with the SVACA and an annual household income of... - January 20, 2010 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Friends of SVACA Announces Second Chance at Life Fund
Friends of SVACA announces the start of the Second Chance at Life Fund. The donations received for this fund will be used to save the lives of animals that require simple health treatments, such as having a tooth pulled, stitches, or treatment for intestinal parasites, to be adoptable. These... - January 20, 2010 - Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Hospital Foundation Asks Locals to Promote Youth Rx Abuse Prevention Forum
WA Attorney General Rob KcKenna is the guest speaker during a Youth Prescription Drug Abuse Community Education Forum the evening of February 24th at Mt. Si High School in Snoqualimie, WA. Joining Mr. McKenna are experts from Seattle's SAMA Foundation and the Snoqualmie Valley Hosptital District. Local businesses and other organizations are asked to help promote this event. - January 20, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospial Foundation
Filmmakers of Award-Winning Haiti Documentary the Road to Fondwa Release the Film for Free to Support Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
Following the devastating news of the unprecedented earthquake in Haiti, the team behind the award-winning Haiti documentary The Road to Fondwa have released the entire film as a free streaming download on the official website, www.fondwa.org. The film has been made available for free to raise... - January 20, 2010 - Road to Fondwa LLC
ACCESS Releases Short Sale Guide for Financially Troubled Homeowners
Guide discusses options other than foreclosure for those behind in their mortgage payments and provides a variety of helpful resources. - January 20, 2010 - American Consumer Credit Education Support Services
Project Unity - Save Haiti Now
Based on the recent earthquake in Haiti, Project Unity created a cause to support the relief efforts in Haiti. - January 20, 2010 - Project Unity Save Haiti Now
Muslims Help Victims of Earthquake in Haiti
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community partners with Humanity First to deploy Disaster Response Team to affected areas. - January 19, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
Leesburg Teen Wins $1000 Scholarship and Title of Miss Orlando’s Outstanding Teen in the Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant
A Leesburg teen has claimed the title of Miss Orlando’s Outstanding Teen. MaryKatherine Fechtel, a 14-year-old, will represent the city at Miss Florida’s Outstanding Teen Pageant in Dade City, FL this April 22-24. MaryKatherine has studied dance at Shooting Stars Dance Studio in Clermont along side Jakob Karr of “So You Think You Can Dance” fame. - January 19, 2010 - Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant
UCF Student Wins $3000 Scholarship at 2010 Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant
An Orlando woman has claimed the title of Miss Orlando. Vicky DiSanto, a 20-year-old junior majoring in musical theatre at the University of Central Florida, will represent the city at the Miss Florida Pageant in St. Petersburg, FL this July. - January 19, 2010 - Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant
Humanity First Deploys First Responders to Haiti
Since the earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday 12th January, estimates suggest that over 50,000 people have died, and the Interior Minister, Paul Antoine Bien-Aime is even suggesting as many as 200,000 deaths. Over 3 million people are affected, many living on the streets for fear of other... - January 18, 2010 - Humanity First
CURE International Responds to Crisis in Haiti
Medical Relief Team on the Ground in Haiti; Organization’s Hospital in Dominican Republic Ready to Accept Patients; Organization Establishes Fund to Aid Efforts in Country. - January 18, 2010 - CURE International
The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org Support Partners in Health’s Haitian Rescue Work
The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org sent more than $270,000 to Partners in Health to support that group’s rescue work in Haiti by the end of February 2010. - January 17, 2010 - GreaterGood
Animals in Haiti Helped by Rescue Chocolate Company
The Rescue Chocolate Company donates all net proceeds from January to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their animal rescue efforts in Haiti. - January 17, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Audubon Lifestyles Has Launched Its Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Audubon Lifestyles, a non-profit sustainability focused education organization, has completed development of a program geared towards assisting those seeking to become models of sustainability at their golf facilities. - January 17, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Boulder Emergency Squad Recognizes Rescue Volunteers
Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, a non-profit 501c.3 rescue agency recognized the valuable contributions of emergency rescue volunteers at the annual event in Boulder Colorado. 'Officer of the Yea' was awarded to Sheaffer O. Gilliam and 'Member of the Year' was awarded to Robby Scribner. - January 17, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
CED STREAK Showcase Finale Highlights Four of Area’s Top Tech, Life Sciences Startup Companies
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 it will host the final STREAK showcase of the program’s season Thursday, Jan. 28 from... - January 16, 2010 - CED
Weiner Family Studios to Donate Proceeds from Family-Oriented iPhone App to Haiti Relief
A Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Weiner Family Studios has decided to donate all of the proceeds from the application this week to the Haiti Relief fund, AmeriCares. - January 16, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
The Animal Rescue Site Commits $300,000 to Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com
Following the success of The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com in 2009, which gave $200,000 to shelter groups selected by visitor votes, The Animal Rescue Site CEO Tim Kunin announced today that $300,000 will be rewarded to shelters and animal rescue organizations... - January 16, 2010 - GreaterGood
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Develop GreenSpace Project
Support for the “GreenSpace” project comes from a recent grant of $352,000 awarded to the Community Foundation from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Community Information Challenge. - January 15, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Kathy Martinez to Appear at Enable America Disability Employment Forum
Enable America is a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. At this year's annual forum the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Kathy Martinez, will appear and speak. - January 14, 2010 - Enable America
Follow the IAPAM's Jeff Russell on His hCG Weight Loss Diet
The Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) announced he will be undertaking a new year's resolution to lose weight. Jeff Russell invites all physicians and patients interested in observing the results of his medically supervised hCG program and diet, to follow his journey on his blog at http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/follow-jeffs-hcg-weight-loss.htm. - January 14, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Ameriprise Financial Awards $15,000 Grant to National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Grant will support programs and services for people with MS and research for a cure. - January 14, 2010 - National MS Society, Southern California Chapter
College Park Rotary Sends 6 to RYLA
The College Park Rotary Club is sponsoring 6 outstanding students from the community to attend the 2010 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). RYLA is an intensive training program for high school sophomores and juniors. The RYLA experience prepares young people to be leaders in their community,... - January 14, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
Triangle Technology Executives Council Panel to Share Insight with N.C. State University Institute for Advanced Analytics
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 that the organization will present a panel discussing best... - January 14, 2010 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Rev. Denny Finnegan Releases New Small Group Study - Foundations: Understanding Prayer Ministry
This cutting edge 13 week small group study focused on different types of prayer ministry will energize and strengthen your existing prayer team, or help you and your church establish one. Foundations - Understanding Prayer Ministry is available at http://www.dennyfinnegan.com. - January 13, 2010 - Rev. Denny Finnegan, Prayer Coach
DC Family Helped by Local Baltimore Charity to be Featured on "the Oprah Winfrey Show" Thursday, Jan. 14
In 2003, after being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of six, Eric Ware underwent chemo and radiation treatments at Children’s National Medical Center. He and his family participated in many Casey Cares programs to keep their spirts up. Unfortunately, Eric lost his battle, and Aaron struggled to go on. His wise pediatrician prescribed something unusual for Aaron. That story will be featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. - January 13, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
NASA Administrator Bolden Stresses Importance of Inspiration & Education
Remarks made during keynote address at American Astronomical Society Meeting: NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. stressed the importance of inspirational space exploration missions and education during his keynote address at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting in Washington, DC on January 6. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
President Obama Announces New Funding for “Educate to Innovate” Program
Science and Teacher Mentor Awards also announced at White House Event. President Barack Obama announced new funding for the “Educate to Innovate” program during a White House event on January 6 that also honored educators from across the country for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Rocks from the Moon and Mt. Everest Summit Headed to International Space Station
A piece of the Moon collected during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 will have a new home on the International Space Station, along with a rock from the summit of Mt. Everest. Former astronaut and Challenger Center for Space Science Education Board Member Scott Parazynski, MD, presented both rocks... - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
2010 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) Winners Announced
Five pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities constructed in Singapore, Ireland, and the USA have been selected as Category Winners in the sixth annual Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) program sponsored by ISPE, INTERPHEX, and Pharmaceutical Processing magazine. The winning companies and... - January 13, 2010 - ISPE
Free After-School Program Positively Touches the Lives of Over 25,000 students
Free after-school dance program has worked with over 25, 000 at-risk students in the US to teach the expressive art-form of dance. Students join the 10- or 20-week program for free, perform for their school and are eligible for ongoing scholarships. - January 13, 2010 - D.A.R.E. Dance