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Challenger Center Supports President Obama's Call to Action in STEM Education
Today at The White House, President Barack Obama launched the "Educate to Innovate" campaign to improve the participation and performance of America's students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). According to The White House, the campaign "will include... - November 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Challenger Center Live Webcast About Comets and Asteroids
Join Challenger Center for Space Science Education for a live interactive webcast, Thursday December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time with John Ristvey, Principal Consultant for Education and Public Outreach for NASA’s Dawn, Stardust NExT, and EPOXI missions. The interactive webcast... - November 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
RE/MAX Village Square Associate Launches Project Foster Gift
RE/MAX Village Square Associate John Davis recently launched the Project Foster Gift initiative which is geared towards collecting new and unwrapped presents for children of all ages in the foster system. The Project Foster Gift initiative is a product of Child Youth Works, an organization... - November 25, 2009 - Child and Youth Works
World Vision Goes Around the World to Find the True Spirit of Christmas Next Stop: Quito, Ecuador
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... - November 25, 2009 - World Vision US
Enable America Congratulates Clark Construction for Helping Veterans
On November 19, Clark Construction provided on-the-job employment mentoring to seven disabled military veterans, as part of a Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month program held in conjunction with Enable America. - November 25, 2009 - Enable America
Children’s Hospital Boston Unveils Its First Text-Message Fundraising Campaign
Children’s Partners with Boston’s Top Professional Athletes and Celebrities to Encourage Public to “Text 4 Kids.” - November 24, 2009 - Children's Hospital Boston
‘Green’ Geothermal is Core to Indianhead’s Revised Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Program
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC), in Superior, Wis., is working to develop a new geothermal heating core course for its Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology associate degree program. The geothermal heating course – a unique offering among Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges – will prepare program graduates and heating venting and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to install, troubleshoot and repair geothermal heating systems. - November 23, 2009 - Worldwide Instructional Design System
The National Community RX Assistance Program to Provide Prescription Assistance
Free Prescription Drug Card Offered to All US Residents. - November 23, 2009 - The National Community RX Assistance Program
The Wellness Community Seeks Participants for New Support Program for Breast Cancer Patients and Loved Ones
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is seeking participants for a new program of support and education called “CAREing & COPEing.” This exciting 4-week program, beginning January 12, 2010, will provide education and support to people with breast cancer and loved ones. Each week a... - November 22, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
VFW National Home for Children Helps Active-Duty Military Families
In light of recent news about pressing family care needs of our nation’s active-military, these families should know there is help at the VFW National Home for Children. In addition to other programs, the National Home assists American servicemen and women by providing help and resources for... - November 22, 2009 - VFW National Home for Children
Charleston Breast Center Advocates Women Get Mammograms at Age 40
The Charleston Breast Center urges women to continue to get annual mammograms beginning at age 40, refuting the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report recommending women wait until age 50. - November 22, 2009 - Charleston Breast Center
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center: New Source of Inspiration and Practical Training
Oakland has long been recognized as the birthplace, growing-up place or residence of artists and social visionaries. Just a few are actors Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood, architects Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck; authors Amy Tan and Jack London. The founders of the Oakland Digital Arts &... - November 22, 2009 - Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
IAPAM Offers Consumers Cosmetic Injectable Safety Tips: Watching a Video Does Not Constitute Botox Training
Yes, its hard to believe but there are websites that are promoting DIY (Do It Yourself) Botox. - November 21, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Think Social at the Paley Center for Media Releases New Report on Social Media in the Public Interest
Report highlights 2009 Milestones, top ten trends for 2010 and grants first ThinkSocial Awards to social media innovators including Kiva, SocialVibe, March18 Movement ThinkSocial, the non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing the use of social media in the public interest, today released... - November 21, 2009 - ThinkSocial
Laptops, Cell Phones Fueling Rape and War in the Congo?
Conflict Minerals Trade Act key first step to ensuring armed groups don’t benefit from Americans’ high-tech purchases, says aid group. Eastern DRC has one of world’s highest rates of gender-based violence, child soldier use. Legislation would help companies certify products as “conflict free,” World Vision says. - November 21, 2009 - World Vision US
Does Every Little Gift Really Make a Life-Changing Impact for Children Around the World? World Vision Goes Around World to Find Answer – and the True Spirit of Christmas
Beginning November 19, join World Vision and thousands of people around the world on the "Spirit of Christmas" tour as a team from the Christian humanitarian agency travels around the globe in search of the Christmas spirit. The month-long tour will feature interviews and stories with... - November 21, 2009 - World Vision US
Truly Thankful: A Local Mom Participates in Thanksgiving Marathon in Honor of Her Son
Noreen Zuniga will celebrate Thanksgiving this year by running a half marathon to honor her son's battle with leukemia. - November 20, 2009 - Team in Training/Georgia
Gerdau Ameristeel Helps Disabled Veterans in Florida
As part of Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, Gerdau Ameristeel provided on-the-job experience to a group of veterans looking for employment. This program was produced in conjunction with Enable America, a non-profit committed to improving employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. - November 20, 2009 - Enable America
ARISE Master Trainers Bring One-of-a-Kind Life Skills Lessons to Detention Facilities Across Florida
ARISE Master Trainers contribute knowledge and leadership to detention centers in Florida. - November 20, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Charity Auction On-Line Launches
San Diego non-profit It’s All about the Kids Foundation recently launched an online auction site which will raise money for the foundation and the children’s programs for the charities it supports. Celebrity memorabilia items such as a signed Nirvana Guitar and a glove and robe signed by Evander Holyfield are included on the list of over $600,000 items up for bid. To bid on auction items simply visit www.charityauctiononline.org. - November 20, 2009 - It's All About the Kids Foundation
Cross International Partners with Local Agencies to Feed the Homeless, Hungry in Broward County
Cross International, a South-Florida-based Christian relief and development ministry, is partnering with two local outreach agencies to distribute Thanksgiving food supplies to hundreds of the poor in Broward County this month. - November 20, 2009 - Cross International
Sixth Annual Masters’ Mystery Art Show Opens Art Basel at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The 6th Edition of the Masters’ Mystery Art Show (MMAS), will open Art Basel Week, at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. The MMAS draws bohemians, royalty, fashion designers, socialites and international art lovers to a truly one of a kind exclusive exhibition. - November 20, 2009 - Lionstone Development
New Mammogram Recommendations: the Right Message for Women?
On Monday, the U.S. Prevention Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new screening recommendations for women who are asymptomatic and who are not at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The guidelines call for an end to annual mammography screening for women 40 to 49 as well as a shift to biannual (every two years) screening for post-menopausal women. The report also said physicians need not teach women breast self-exam techniques. - November 20, 2009 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Westchester Non Profit Created by Students Raises $25,000 and Sends Two Students on Summer Teen Tours
Trip of a Lifetime, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by twelve high school students from Scarsdale, NY, raised $25,000 to send two students from Yonkers, NY, on summer teen tours to the West Coast. - November 19, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Winona State University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce Winona State University student Kaitlin Corrigan (graphic design, 2010), is the winner of the 2009 NSCS Holiday Card Contest. NSCS will send the card featuring her design to NSCS’ partners and vendors. NSCS members voted... - November 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm Offers Sanctuary to Thanksgiving Turkey
Think all turkeys are bird-brained, destined to end up on America’s dinner tables on November 26? Well, at least one smart, local fowl will be enjoying a long life at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm in Keystone Heights, Florida. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the gifted-gobbler took up... - November 19, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
Clark Construction to Mentor Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
In conjunction with Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, a Texas construction company will provide on-the-job mentoring to military veterans at one of its work sites in San Antonio. - November 18, 2009 - Enable America
Dave Tango and the Stars of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, Comedian Kevin Meaney and Singer Kristen Sellers to Help Children with Tourette Syndrome on November 29
3rd Annual Dinner and Show to Benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - November 18, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Presents "Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer" Dec. 19
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free workshop for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer with Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, FACP. The program will explore colorectal cancer treatment, side-effect management and psychosocial aspects of the illness. - November 18, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
PUPP to Hold 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dec. 1, 2009
PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets) to hold 2nd annual fundraiser at Central Bar. - November 17, 2009 - PAWS NY
PSA Campaign to Encourage Hosting Foreign Exchange Students Wins Prestigious Award
Radio public service announcement campaign wins Davey Award for excellence - November 17, 2009 - The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
UK’s Leading Heart Rhythm Charity Backs National Campaign to Highlight Atrial Fibrillation
Charity welcomes new campaign by BHF to improve knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation - November 16, 2009 - Arrhythmia Alliance
The Hope Process Names Met’s Legend Ed Kranepool as National Spokesman and Executive Director
The Hope Process today announced Met’s Legend, Ed Kranepool, as it’s national spokesman and Executive Director. The Hope Process, a division of IRN payment systems, enables IRN’s customers to donate to charities based on a percentage of their credit card processing fees that would... - November 15, 2009 - The Hope Process
Capital District Local First’s Buy Local Bash 2009
To offer locally based alternatives to big-box Holiday shopping, Capital District Local first, will hold it’s annual Buy Local Bash on Versio November 21st, 2009 from 5-9pm at the Troy Atrium 297 River Street, Troy. This is the third annual Buy Local Bash held by the group. Last years’... - November 15, 2009 - Capital District Local First
Family Service Provides a Virtual Connection for Donors This Thanksgiving
Family Service recently kicked off their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for individuals and families in need. This year, along with collecting frozen turkeys and sides, they added a brand new Virtual Food Drive to the mix to make it easy for donors to make a difference. - November 15, 2009 - Family Service
Ethan Allen CEO Supports Friends Forever Peace Initiatives in Israel
Mr. Farooq Kathwari the Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen hosted a meeting with Israeli teen leaders that participated in the 2009 / 2010 Life Raft program. - November 14, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
North County Homeless Kids Walk for the ‘Slum Dogs’ of India
One would think an organization who is solving family homelessness for North County, San Diego would have enough to worry about; daily to-do lists, organization meetings, community outreach and of course solving family homelessness for 60 families in their Solutions University. However, when it... - November 14, 2009 - North County Solutions for Change
Students Help Students Affected by Fire
Students and teachers from Trinity Lutheran School come together to help students and teachers at Marysville Elementary school in SE Portland who were devastated by a fire on Tuesday, November 10. - November 14, 2009 - Trinity Lutheran School
NAFA Launches New Expo Website and Opens Registration for 2010 I&E
NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo will be anything but the same old I&E. Revamped based on suggestions by Members and Affiliates, the I&E boasts a brand new website, high-powered keynote speakers, and more educational programs than ever. - November 13, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
GRAPA Certifies an Entire Country of Revenue Assurance Professionals
Uganda—The First Country of GRAPA Certified Professionals. In a nationwide event open to revenue assurance professionals from all over the country, GRAPA trained and certified the majority of revenue assurance teams from Uganda’s largest telcos. - November 13, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan Announces More Than $3 Million in Grants
Grants to support southeast Michigan's economic transformation. - November 13, 2009 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Enable America Applauds President's Plan to Help Military Veterans
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America, which works to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, supports President Barack Obama's creation of the Council on Veterans Employment. - November 13, 2009 - Enable America
Entertainment Lineup Announced for the Wellness Community’s 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura has announced the lineup of entertainers who will perform for visitors on the 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour. The event is the organization’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds funding free programs of support, education and hope for people fighting cancer... - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Former Astronaut Scott Parazynski, MD Named Chair of the Board-Elect
Challenger Center for Space Science Education announced today that former astronaut Scott Parazynski, MD has been named Chair-Elect of its Board of Directors. He will assume the role of the Chair of the Board in November 2010, succeeding Former Astronaut William F. Readdy. "Scott is a... - November 13, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer
Free Educational Workshop for People Affected by Cancer - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Karmawish, the First Global Community Based on Mutual Help and Exchange
Karmawish, a community website based on mutual help, has gone public. Members of Karmawish are able help each other for free from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Based on the Karmic law where one’s good deed triggers a positive reaction, Karmawish makes it possible for each... - November 12, 2009 - Karmawish
Enable America Congratulates Gerdau Ameristeel
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America builds bridges between people with disabilities and organizations to improve employment opportunities. - November 12, 2009 - Enable America
Three Pet Food Banks Combine Efforts to Hold National Pet Food Dive
Northland Pet Pantry, Central Florida Animal Pantry, and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry team up to hold the first Pet Pantry Partners’ “Furr-ever Home” National Pet Food Drive to bring awareness to the importance of helping people keep their pets during tough times. - November 12, 2009 - Pikes Peak Pet Pantry, Inc.
1st Commemorative Home Sweet Home Campaign T-Shirt; An Arizona Bunko Group Honors Veterans Day
Honoring 47 Service Members from every branch of the military, this Veterans Day T-Shirt is a symbol of gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served and protected our country. The design was created by an amateur artist in Gilbert Arizona for her Bunko group's annual charity, supporting USA Cares. - November 12, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace
Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA