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Gift Giving Without Waste
Each month, approximately 4 million individuals visit the GreaterGood Network “Click Here to Give - it's Free” websites that help raise money for charities around the world. During the holiday season, many visitors also purchase Gifts That Give More™, a waste-free way to honor... - December 18, 2009 - GreaterGood
Susan Carparelli Named New President and CEO of Denver Nonprofit Parent Pathways
Susan Carparelli, a hands-on leader and visionary with a diverse background in both the public and private sectors, has been selected president and CEO of the Denver nonprofit Parent Pathways, the agency announced. - December 18, 2009 - Parent Pathways Inc
Chicago Lighthouse Named Official Dealer of Intel Reader, Which Makes Reading Possible Anytime, Anywhere
Thanks to a new portable device available through The Chicago Lighthouse, people who are blind, visually impaired or dyslectic will now be able to read anytime, anyplace. Similar in size to a paperback book, the Intel Reader is able to take pictures of text, convert it into digital form, and read... - December 18, 2009 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
The Purple Heart Project: New Charity Provides Free Life Coaching for Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart Project today announced free life coaching for wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. - December 17, 2009 - The Purple Heart Project
ADM and Feed the Children Give the Gift of Free Food to Help Needy Families in Davenport
Residents to Receive Free Food and Personal Care Items on Dec. 17 - December 17, 2009 - Feed the Children
FLAGFA Endorses CAFM, CAFS Programs
NAFA is pleased to announce that FLAGA has joined a coalition of organization exclusively endorsing the CAFM/CAFS program. - December 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Joni Mitchell Tribute Album Now Available from Bandhouse Gigs
On August 14, 2008, sixty of the Washington D.C. area’s finest musicians and singers gathered to pay tribute to the songs of Joni Mitchell. Held at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD, the sold-out crowd in the 2,000-seat concert hall was treated to a brilliant career retrospective... - December 17, 2009 - Bandhouse Gigs
Theresa Fraley Promoted to Communications Director at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In addition to her new position as communications director, Fraley will continue to serve as special assistant to the president. - December 17, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh Joins National Home-Building Effort in 2010
Funding awarded for one home in Oshkosh area and 2,000th home celebrated in Minnesota Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh learned recently that it has been awarded $58,000 to build one home in Oshkosh. This grant, providing 65 percent of the cost of construction, comes from Minneapolis-based Thrivent... - December 17, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh
KGW Making Readers Campaign Raises Over $40,000 for Literacy Group
Wells Fargo, Portland Trail Blazers, SMART and KGW NewsChannel 8 Give More Than 16,000 Books to Local Kids. - December 16, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
xmrv.me.uk Uses Google Maps to Raise Awareness of CFS/ME & Fibromyalgia Community
"Map of Misery" goes viral - a surprise world-wide hit. - December 16, 2009 - xmrv.me.uk
Faces of Hunger Presents Student Film Contest at Action Center to End World Hunger, NYC Where Winners Will be Announced
Palms for Life Fund (*), will be holding a public screening to choose the winners of the 2009 Faces of Hunger in America film contest on December 21, from 3 to 5pm, at the Action Center to End World Hunger in Battery Park, New York City. In attendance will be Master of Ceremonies Xenia Siamas,... - December 16, 2009 - Palms For Life Fund
Susanna M. Weckerle Promoted to Program Officer at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Weckerle will provide guidance and a broad range of expertise in support of the grantmaking, special projects and educational programs of the Community Foundation. - December 16, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
World Vision Ends Its Global "Spirit of Christmas" Tour with Final Stop in Africa, Team Seeks "Christmas Miracle" to Raise Enough Money to Help 625,000 People in Need
After traveling more than 22,000 miles through five countries over the past five weeks, World Vision’s “Spirit of Christmas” tour team ends its worldwide journey with a final stop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Since November 19, World Vision and more than 18,000 fans on Facebook have... - December 16, 2009 - World Vision US
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
Historic Navy Base Exchange in Long Beach Renovated and Reopened to Serve Today’s Veterans
Historic US Navy exchange in Long Beach, California has been newly renovated with a new kitchen and dining hall to serve over 13,000 meals to homeless and low-income housing veterans each month. Services are provided by the nonprofit U.S.Vets. - December 15, 2009 - U.S.Vets
Harps for the Holidays
During this holiday season Angel Harps is encouraging people to consider making the lives of special needs children better through donations or volunteer work. - December 15, 2009 - Angel Harps
Gospel Forth Raises Money to Further the Gospel for Free
New Christian website allows visitors to give money to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ for free - simply by clicking. - December 14, 2009 - Gospel Forth
Rainforest Alliance Join Forces with Gap Adventures and Planeterra to Promote Responsible Business Practices
New Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica. - December 14, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation
Weiner Family Studios Partners with My Digital Life to Provide Giveaway of iPhone Application
Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Some of the proceeds will now be donated to charities. - December 13, 2009 - Weiner Family Studios
Sustainable Harvest International to Hold First Beekeeping Workshop in Honduras - Natural Pest Control and Organic Fertilizer Techniques Taught
One of the first things you notice about Piedras Negras is the coffee. It blankets the steep mountainsides of this remote, mist-covered village in Honduras, where road access is difficult and land ownership nearly nonexistent. The second thing you notice about this community is the people, who are... - December 13, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Bonita Springs Non-Profit Institute Defends Freedom at Local Level
A newly formed organization called the Freedom & Virtue Institute (FVI) is teaching the principles of a free society and applying practical strategies to advocate the ideas of America’s founding fathers. - December 13, 2009 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
Leadership Triangle 2010 Winter Regional Class Now Taking Applications
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that applications for the 2010 Winter Regional Class are now being accepted. Upon completion of the program, applicants will graduate as “Goodmon Fellows” with strong leadership skills... - December 13, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
Destination: PEACE Launches Volunteer Vacation Calendar for 2010 Punta de Mita, Mexico
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations. Destination: PEACE Volunteer Vacations, in the Bay of Banderas, can provide an exciting experience for travelers who want to take their vacation, one step further with a Vacation for the Soul. - December 12, 2009 - Destination:PEACE
IRN Payment Systems Announces Discover® Partnership in The Hope Process
IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, today announced a partnership with Discover Financial Services to benefit charitable organizations. The Hope Process, a charitable program created by Dino Sgueglia, President and Founder of IRN Payment Systems, was originally... - December 12, 2009 - The Hope Process
Portland Habilitation Center NW Sells Newest LEDs to Benefit People with Disabilities
All profit earned is reinvested back into PHCNW. - December 12, 2009 - Portland Habilitation Center Northwest
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 12, 2009 - Family Service
IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox
As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Menandcats.com Releases Calendar to Benefit PUPP
Menandcats.com is delighted to announce a 2010 calendar to benefit PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets - http://www.puppcares.org/). The calendar is available for $19.99 at http://www.cafepress.com/menandcats. All proceeds will help support PUPP's mission to promote the general health and well-being of underserved individuals through the provision of pet care assistance in New York City. - December 10, 2009 - PAWS NY
Four Community Leaders Join SMART Board of Directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, Linda Moore
SMART welcomes the following individuals to its board of directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, and Linda Moore. Each member brings to SMART a wealth of experience and a commitment to the cause of children’s literacy. Eric Parsons is chair of the board of directors of... - December 10, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
CED Offers New Program Components for Biotech 2010 Conference
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 offer new programming for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference. CED will present its... - December 10, 2009 - CED
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
World Vision Continues Around-the-World Tour to Find the "True Spirit of Christmas;" Next Stop: Lusaka, Zambia
Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency’s "Spirit of Christmas" tour. The month-long tour features interviews and stories with children and... - December 09, 2009 - World Vision US
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds End of Year Event: FEW Jazzy Nights and Twinkling Lights
Date: Thursday December 10, 2009; Time: 7:00pm; Location: Stellato Restaurant Shirokanedai; Price: ¥5000 for members, ¥8000 for guests; It's FEWJapan's end of year celebration. FEW, was founded in 1981 by two foreign female entrepreneurs wishing to create a professional and social network empowering women in Tokyo. FEW has evolved tremendously since then. - December 09, 2009 - FEWJapan
Lake Oconee BassMasters Lands Two on State Team
Lake Oconee BassMasters, a local fishing club, sends two anglers to the Southern Division Tournament. - December 09, 2009 - Lake Oconee BassMasters
ARISE Introduces New Program to Keep Washington D.C.’s Incarcerated Youth from Returning to Confined Settings
ARISE Choices for Change provides the District’s at-risk youth with practical tools they need to avoid repeating their mistakes and becoming another prison statistic. - December 09, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Sustainable Harvest International and Barkwheats Join Forces to Bring First Fair Trade Certified™ Pet Product to Market
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), a Maine based non-profit that works with farmers in Central America to grow a variety of crops for organic, Fair Trade Markets, and Barkwheats, a Maine based pet treat company that produces organic dog biscuits, have collaborated on what is the first pet... - December 09, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents 2009 Partnership Awards
Turner Construction Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Win Top Honors - December 07, 2009 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
College Park Rotary Club Hosts Exchange Student
The College Park Rotary Club is participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program by hosting an exchange student from Poland for the 2009-2010 school year. - December 06, 2009 - Rotary of College Park
NEEP Launches Northeast CHPS 2.0: Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings
Northeast-CHPS 2.0 is a set of building and design standards for the construction or renovation of energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy school facilities from pre-K through community colleges. - December 06, 2009 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Nafa's New Jersey Chapter Holds Annual Holiday Meeting and Fleet Fair with Sports Announcer Michael Kay as Guest Speaker
NAFA's New Jersey Chapter to celebrate the holidays with Yankees announcer Michael Kay and a Fleet Fair on December 8th. - December 06, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Receives Grant from the Johnston County Community Foundation
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the nonprofit was granted $500 by the Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation. The JCCF awarded the grant to Me Fine in support of the... - December 06, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
AmpleHarvest.org Site Now Helps the Hungry Find United Way 2-1-1 Resources
Connecting the Hungry with Local Food Assistance and Other Resources - December 05, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter Holds Annual Meeting at Los Angeles Auto Show
NAFA Members to take in Los Angeles Auto Show after a chapter luncheon meeting with presentations by OEM representatives. - December 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Enable America Mentoring Program Leads to Employment
While participating in an Enable America mentoring program designed to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, a Navy veteran was hired by a construction firm. Keith Ferguson is now on the job at a Clark/Hunt construction site in San Antonio. - December 05, 2009 - Enable America
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards $125,000 to Organizations Serving People with Disabilities
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan continues 25th anniversary celebration by awarding grants totaling $125,000 to 50 nonprofit organizations that serve people with disabilities throughout the region. - December 04, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The University of Toledo Chooses Agilon's Fundraising and Fund Accounting Solution
The University of Toledo will partner with Agilon to upgrade its alumni, fundraising, and financial information systems to improve information flow and maximize efficiency across multiple business units. - December 04, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to Hold the Global Awareness Fair
Companies involved in ethical business practices will be showcased at the Global Awareness Fair, held by Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. This project features walk-through exhibitions of various socially responsible companies and will be held at The Camp in Costa Mesa (2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA) on December 6, 2009 from 12-3 PM. - December 03, 2009 - Vanguard University SIFE
This Holiday Season Shop with Passports with Purpose and Help Build a School in Cambodia
Make a Difference and Win Great Prizes - December 03, 2009 - Passports with Purpose