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Enable America Declares November "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"
Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. In November, in conjunction with Veterans Day, it will focus efforts on providing employment mentoring to those with service-related disabilities. - October 30, 2009 - Enable America
College Park Rotary Club Donates Over $14,000 to Local Charities
College Park Rotary Club's annual fundraiser, Taste of College Park held in April 2009, raised $30,000 of which over $14,000 was donated to local charities. - October 30, 2009 - Rotary of College Park
15 CED Member Companies to Participate in Internet Summit 09
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 their member companies which are participating in Internet Summit 09, a conference to promote... - October 30, 2009 - CED
Apogee Celebrates a New Era of Success in Fostering Creative Excellence Around the World
The Apogee Foundation begins its 2009/2010 season with an unprecedented history of achievements and ambitious future plans for fostering creative excellence worldwide. Kenneth Schneider - Apogee Foundation. - October 30, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
$215,000 Was Raised at Project Access Awards Dinner with All Proceeds Going for Services to Low Income Families
Project Access, a nonprofit onsite service provider for families living in low income housing in California, raised $215,000; netting $165,000 strictly for outreach programs, at a recent fundraising awards dinner honoring the Bascom Group. - October 29, 2009 - Project Access
AFCA Takes Fundraising Up a Notch in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC will host it's first Climb Up Charlotte, raising funds for children affected and infected by AIDS. - October 29, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Enable America Honors Companies for Disability Mentoring
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, sends its thanks and congratulations to six Raleigh, North Carolina companies, as they begin mentoring programs. Those companies are Progress Energy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Carolina Hurricanes, Rex HealthCare, SAS and WRAL-TV. - October 29, 2009 - Enable America
NAFA Members Honored for Environmental Leadership
Twenty-four Members of NAFA Fleet Management Association were among those honored with the first annual "Fleet Environmental Leadership" Awards on October 19 in Chicago. - October 29, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Eagle Scout Networking Breakfast for Entrepreneurs Features Michael H. Holthouse
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael H. Holthouse will keynote an Eagle Scout Networking Breakfast for Entrepreneurs, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 a.m. at the Cockrell Scout Center in Houston, speaking on “The Powerful Synergy of Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy.” - October 28, 2009 - The Gathering of Eagles-Houston
CURE International Sees Its One Millionth Patient
CURE International founder and CEO, Dr. Scott Harrison, announced today that the organization has reached its one millionth patient. Since opening its first hospital just 11 years ago, CURE International has made a remarkable impact in the lives of physically disabled children in the nine countries... - October 28, 2009 - CURE International
The Bonita Trust Provides Funding for Water and Sanitation Facilities for 1,500 Families in Rural Orissa, India
With financial support from The Bonita Trust, based in Gibraltar, Gram Vikas has recently launched a water and sanitation project in 20 rural habitations in the state of Orissa. MANTRA – Movement and Action Network for the Transformation of Rural Areas project aims to provide a toilet and... - October 28, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
Xclaimed Ministries Community Concert in Stanton Park
Xclaimed Ministries reaches out to the community giving away free food, t-shirts, toys and bicycles. - October 28, 2009 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
The Wellness Community Kicks Off Holiday Season with 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Event
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites friends and neighbors to the 2nd annual Gingerbread House Event, 1– 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 15. Amazing gingerbread houses, created by leading local chefs, will be on display and children will be able to reserve time slots to make their own... - October 27, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Micro-Volunteering Gets a Boost Through Pyjama Power
Pyjama based volunteering website wins award in UK nationwide competition. - October 27, 2009 - Help From Home
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
Community Workforce Solutions Holds 2nd Annual Kroger Graduation Ceremony
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. held the 2nd annual graduation ceremony for the Kroger community-based training program on October 1st. At this time, 13 individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment were recognized for their work. - October 26, 2009 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
The Bonita Trust Funds Mann Deshi Mobile Business School Making Education Accessible to Rural Women in India
The Mann Deshi Udyogini Business School for Rural Women and The Bonita Trust have this month launched the second custom-built Mobile Business School for Women, which will serve the remote villages of western Maharashtra in India. - October 26, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
SAAW International Launches Meat Free Monday
Currently a number of campaigns have sprung up aimed at persuading governments around the world to declare every Monday a meat free day in an effort to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Not only is meat production hugely carbon intensive but it is also responsible for 70% of the deforestation occurring in the Amazon rainforests, as trees are felled so that crops can be grown to feed livestock. - October 25, 2009 - Society for the Advancement of Animal Wellbeing
Local Non Profit Gives Away Free Groceries
OPM announces the rollout of “CrimeFreebies” an incentive program where youth and their families can earn free groceries by participating in its crime prevention program. - October 25, 2009 - Operation Peace of Mind
The Feature Film Selections for the 6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
After a successful launch party at Dolce, the CFAFF is proud to announce its 2009 Official Feature Length Selections. - October 25, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
DEBRA Canada Announces, Rare Butterflies Unite This Month to Share Global Awareness
Press release describing the last week of October 2009 as the first International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Sanction by the World Health Organization and the United Nations is sought. This awareness week unites "EB" advocacy groups, charities, and rare disease alliances to promote the development of effective treatments, and research toward finding a cure for EB. - October 25, 2009 - DEBRA Canada
Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center Opens in Downey, California
The Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center opens today in Downey, California. The facility is a memorial to the crews of both the space shuttle Columbia, lost in 2003, and Challenger, lost in 1986. Among the Center's diverse program offerings will be a Challenger Learning Center, where... - October 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Challenger Center Awarded NASA Climate Education Grant
Challenger Center for Space Science Education has received a three-year $564,000 climate education grant from NASA to enhance learning through the use of NASA's Earth Science resources. 15 organizations were selected from more than a hundred applications, and include colleges and universities,... - October 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Healing Hands for Haiti Marks 10 Years of Service at International Summit
Healing Hands For Haiti International Foundation Inc. is marking ten years of providing physical medicine and rehabilitation services to Haiti by offering its members and volunteers a unique learning opportunity. Their 2nd International Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on... - October 25, 2009 - Healing Hands For Haiti
Leadership Triangle Announces the 2009 Executive Leadership Class
Leadership Triangle announces the 2009 Executive Leadership class. Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle, said, “The Executive Leadership class was designed for CEOs, and their spouses/partners, especially those who are new to the area, or in new positions.” The... - October 25, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
A Sad Irony. A Pleasant Ending.
Revolutionary innovation in microlending helps poor businesswoman’s family. - October 24, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Portuguese Businesses Work with the Marketing Magician
Businesses from across the length and breadth of the Algarve, and as far away as Lisbon, attended the Marketing Magician’s latest seminars designed to help Portuguese businesses to grow their businesses. Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, was back in Portugal at the invitation of the Hotel... - October 24, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Join the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society and HRH, The Prince of Wales, to Save the Rainforests
The Rainforest Carbon Remove Society, with a mandate to save the rainforests in Belize, has gained international exposure by being posted on The Prince’s Rainforests Project site. - October 24, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour to Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
A charity fundraiser to fund free programs of support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their families. - October 23, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Dunn Capital Partner Withdraws Support on Emgold Mining Corp’s Gold Mining Project
After much research and deliberation, Dunn Capital Partners has decided to withdraw their support of the Idaho-Maryland Mine project in Grass Valley, California. Based on a unanimous vote, Dunn Capital Partners requires all extractive industry projects to support private equity firm’s social... - October 23, 2009 - Dunn Capital
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Awarded Grant to Provide Nutritious Meals to Hamilton County Seniors
A $10,000 grant from the Legacy Fund, a CICF affiliate, will help CICOA continue to provide hot, nutritious meals to Hamilton County seniors at home and at two neighborhood sites. - October 23, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
It Only Takes $5.00 to Save the Rainforests
The green gauntlet has been cast by the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society. This non-profit organization has spearheaded an innovative and daring global fundraising challenge to save Belize’s rainforests. - October 22, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
IAPAM Announces 2010 Dates for Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums Showcasing Botox Training
Physicians continue to seek out comprehensive aesthetic medicine training programs, that include the most 'in-demand' aesthetic procedures: training in Botox, laser training, medical microdermabrasion training, chemical peel training and medical weight management programming. To meet this educational need, the IAPAM offers the most up-to date, hands-on, enduring medspa training program in the industry. Today, the IAPAM announces the dates for the Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2010. - October 22, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Understanding and Managing ADHD in Children and Adolescents
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents this no-cost webinar on Oct. 28th - October 21, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Marketing Magician Re-Elected to Birmingham Chamber Council
Stefan Drew, the man the BBC introduce as the Marketing Magician, has been re-elected for a second three term as a member of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce’s Council. Elected by the membership of over 3500 based in around Birmingham, UK, Stefan has also been the Chamber’s SME... - October 21, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Makoto Fujimura Pays Homage to Georges Rouault
Painter Makoto Fujimura will pay homage to twentieth century Fauvist and Expressionist painter Georges Rouault in an exhibition of both artists' work this fall at Dillon Gallery, running November 12 through December 24. - October 21, 2009 - International Arts Movement
Five Tips for Raising a Reader
Early literacy skills are one of the most important factors in determining a child’s success in school, and adults play an important role in encouraging children’s literacy skills. Yet often there is confusion about what is involved in fostering early literacy skills. “What better... - October 21, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Revenue Assurance Profession Booming Globally, RA Association Adds 500 Members in 3 Months
Regardless of Recession or Recovery—Revenue Assurance Profession Maintains Profound Pace of Growth. Decoupling from the instability of traditional business cycles, revenue assurance professionals all around the world continue to rapidly expand their influence and mindshare within telcos. - October 21, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Holiday Family Fun. O'Tannenbaum - Festival of Trees.
The 16th Annual O’Tannenbaum ~ A Festival of Trees will be held on November 20th – November 21st and proceeds will once again support the various programs, such as summer reading and children’s story hour, at the Bennington Public Library. Event Details: Who: Friends of... - October 20, 2009 - Festival of Trees
AmpleHarvest.org Helping More Than 1,000 Food Pantries in 150-Days
AmpleHarvest.org announces its 1,000th food pantry partner in celebration of World Food Day. One in eight Americans, equal to the populations of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania combined, now rely on pantries to help feed them. - October 20, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2009 - Nashville
It's not too late to join a team or sign up as an individual walker for the Alzheimer’s Association Mid South chapter's annual Memory Walk at Centennial Park Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with live music, a continental breakfast, kids' activities and an opening... - October 19, 2009 - Alzheimer's Association Mid-South chapter
O Diamond Makes a Splash in the Caribbean
Diamonds International has released a new patented round cut diamond featuring 162 facets, which are 104 more than a standard round brilliant cut. The beautifully crafted stone, called the “O Diamond”, is quickly becoming a hot commodity among the jet-set crowd in the Caribbean and... - October 18, 2009 - Diamonds International
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue Welcomes Enable America
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh and eastern North Carolina. NC Governor Bev Perdue is welcoming the organzation and thanking native son Richard Salem for contributions to this effort. - October 18, 2009 - Enable America
Big Kids Play Long Hours of Video Games to Aid Children’s Miracle Network
Video Game players play 24 hours of video games to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. - October 18, 2009 - Extra Life for Kids of Dallas, TX
India’s Devastating Flooding Forces Thousands to Migrate, Putting Children at Risk
Government’s immediate compensation for destroyed homes not nearly enough, World Vision warns. Food prices double in hard-hit communities, already among the poorest in India. - October 17, 2009 - World Vision US
WGN’s Pat Tomasulo and Fox Anchor Patrick Elwood to Emcee Kids Fight Cancer 25th Anniversary Fall Gala
The not-to-miss fundraising event will treat guests to dinner, dancing, live music, open bar, and offer outstanding raffle prizes like trips to Europe, an autographed guitar by Dennis DeYoung, sporting event passes, Grammy tickets and more. - October 17, 2009 - Kids Fight Cancer
UnitedProsperity.org Revolutionizes Giving to Help Poor Entrepreneurs Get Microloans
UnitedProsperity.org, the world's first person-to-person loan guaranteeing website enables individual givers to double the impact of their contributions while enabling the world's poorest entrepreneurs to get microloans to grow their small businesses. - October 16, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Coventry Businesses Learn Marketing Skills
Some of Coventry’s best businesses should become much better after attending a recent Top Tips seminar held in the town. Twenty seven business people and business advisors from the local and county councils as well as staff from the Chamber of Commerce attended a Top Ten Marketing Tips seminar run by Stefan Drew. - October 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Chicago Karate Kids to Perform at Fundraiser for Scholarships and Violence Prevention Outreach
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, to Challenge Students with 1,000 Punches and 1,000 Kicks at Punch & Kick-a-Thon - October 16, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP