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The Great Shalom Broadcast Goes Worldwide on UCR
The Great Shalom Broadcast, proclaiming that God wants total well-being for all children expands from original Austin, Texas local FM broadcast to worldwide via Universal Christian Radio on satellite. www.greatshalom.org www.universalchristianradio.com - October 13, 2009 - The Great Shalom
The Casey Cares Foundation Recognized Among Top 100 Regional Minority Businesses
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to announce that Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director has been selected to receive the prestigious Top 100 Minority Business® Enterprise Award. In its fourth year, this program is designed to acknowledge and pay tribute to outstanding women and... - October 13, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Two Students Experience Trips of a Lifetime
This summer, Project: Trip of a Lifetime, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization sent two students on summer teen tours. Both of the students selected had amazing experiences and gained a new perspective of the country. In addition, this organization is fully operated by a group of High School Seniors from Scarsdale, NY. - October 13, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Lebanon Church to Offer Free Technical Seminars
Pittsburgh, PA area church planning to offer free online technical resources and training. - October 12, 2009 - Lebanon Church
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Hiring of Bill Hippert to the Position of Manager, Business Development
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the hiring of Bill Hippert to the position of Manager, Business Development. His duties will include increased growth in the areas of fundraising golf tournaments and special events, as well as the corporate event industry. “We are excited... - October 11, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
SITM and GRAPA Address Asian Revenue Assurance at Communique ’09: Asian Telecoms Seminar
GRAPA Addresses Regional Telecoms Leaders on Revenue Assurance’s Role in ‘Connecting Asia,’ as well as Post-Downturn Telecoms Management in India and beyond - October 11, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
New Online Resource for Shark Conservation Efforts
Certification Program Adds Online Resources to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - October 11, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Community Foundation for Livingston County Announces $27,500 to Livingston County Nonprofit Organizations
The organizations receiving support from the Community Foundation include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Livingston County, the City of Howell and the Judson Center Inc. - October 10, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Florence Reed, Founder and President of Sustainable Harvest International, Appointed Delegate to Groundbreaking Poverty Alleviation Summit
Florence Reed and 250 other major agents of social change will convene at the Opportunity Collaboration on October 17th, World Poverty Day, to discuss how to alleviate poverty. - October 10, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
NAFA Announces the First Information Technology Guide Written by Fleet Managers for Fleet Managers
NAFA's new Information Technology Guide provides fleet managers with the tools they need to function in a data-rich, information-poor work environment by better using technology tools they most likely already have at their disposal. - October 10, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Enable America Endorses President's Plan to Improve Employment for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit devoted to improving employment for disabled veterans and others with disabilities, is applauding new initiatives announced by President Barack Obama, that will open new opportunities for employment. - October 10, 2009 - Enable America
My School Folders Launches Unique Community Program Company Provides Community-Focused School Program That Provides Free Folders to Schools
My School Folders, Inc., has announced the launch of its unique program that provides free folders to schools. - October 10, 2009 - My School Folders Corp.
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tour of Jackson Heights’ Garden City During the OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Children’s Tour of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District for OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. In 2007, the Trust for Architectural Easements provided a grant, and worked cooperatively with, openhousenewyork to develop an educational cur - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tours of Litchfield Villa for Open House New York Weekend
For the second year in a row, the Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit preservation organizations, is sponsoring and hosting architectural tours during the annual Open House New York Weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. The event opens the doors of more than 300... - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
America's Team is Looking for Coaches
America's Team is looking for Coaches to take baseball and softball teams of High School age players overseas next summer 2010 - October 09, 2009 - America's Team
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Challenger Center Hosts Live Interactive NASA Webcast About Antarctica
Join Challenger Center for Space Science Education for a live interactive webcast, October 21 at 12:00pm ET with Brian Campbell and Paul Przyborski from NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center to learn about the Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) project and their fascinating Antarctic Mysteries. - October 09, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Las Vegas Shriners Pair Up with Team Smile
The Zelzah Shrine Center at 2222 West Mesquite Avenue, Las Vegas will be turned into a dental clinic for one day on October 13, 2009. They are bringing together a combination of 14 local and TeamSmile™ dentists and 36 support personnel to provide free care to approximately 200 children, many... - October 09, 2009 - Zelzah Shriners
Hillsborough Community College Student Receives $5,000 Scholarship
Hillsborough Community College's Hongjie Chen is the recipient of the $5,000 Community College Transition Award. Chen received this award through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), an honors organization inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores with a GPA of 3.4 and... - October 08, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Silly Sally’s Events Expands and Gives Back
As Fall Begins, Silly Sally’s Brings Smiles to Those who Need it Most. - October 08, 2009 - Silly Sally's Events
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Receives $50,000 Grant from The Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana is aging. As it does, CICOA Aging & In-home Solutions has to find additional funding sources to meet the increasing community demand for in-home services for seniors and people of any age living with a disability. CICOA is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant for general operating support from the James Proctor Fund for Aged Men and Women, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation. - October 08, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
ABC’s “The View” Taps Ted Buczek as an Ultimate Volunteer, One of Ten Finalists, 83 Year Old NJ Native Has Dedicated Retirement to Charitable Deeds
Ted Buczek has been selected as one of ten finalists in The Ultimate Volunteer Contest sponsored by ABC’s The View. The online contest recognizes nationwide extraordinary volunteer efforts and runs from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11. - October 07, 2009 - Police Officer Michael Buczek Foundation
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
Discovered Money Fundraiser to Benefit Orangewood Children’s Home
Discovered Money fundraiser will allow us to more effectively contact and research non-profits and schools that have Unclaimed Property - October 07, 2009 - Discovered Money
Discovered Money Finds Approximately $100,000 of Unclaimed Property Due St. Joseph Med Corp
Discovered Money’s efforts to volunteer to help nonprofit organizations and schools obtain their Unclaimed Property continues to yield results. - October 07, 2009 - Discovered Money
Wake County SmartStart Hosts Professional Development Seminar for Child Care Center Administrators
In keeping with its commitment to enhance the quality of child care centers by offering professional development opportunities for providers, on Wednesday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wake County SmartStart will host a lunch and learn seminar for child care center administrators. - October 07, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About "Chemo Brain" at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 04, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Tours of New York City Architecture for Open House New York Weekend
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the nation. Through education initiatives like the OHNY Weekend, the Trust fosters greater appreciation for historic preservation. - October 03, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
ELFAA Cements Pan-European Credentials by Welcoming Aboard Blue Air
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) is pleased to share with you its latest press release on the extension of its membership to the Romania-based airline, Blue Air. - October 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
ARISE to Conduct Its Renowned Master Training Workshop in Marianna with a Select Group of Florida Juvenile Justice Staff
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives juvenile justice staff the understanding and assurance they need to assume leadership roles and teach others how to facilitate ARISE life skills groups. - October 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Questions About Wild Turkey Presence Continue
These questions are relevant and timely, as next week, the USGS is holding a conference in Flagstaff, Arizona, entitled, Collaborative Conservation in Rapidly Changing Landscapes. - October 03, 2009 - Quality Parks
General Motors Fritz Henderson to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo comes to Detroit for the first time with Fritz Henderson, President and CEO of General Motors as the Keynote Speaker. - October 03, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
World Vision’s Hirsch Assumes Global Ambassador Role
Dean R. Hirsch, stepping down as president and CEO of World Vision International, will become the organisation’s global ambassador, beginning October 1. Hirsch, who joined World Vision in 1976, will represent the organisation at various meetings, events and other engagements. He will be... - October 02, 2009 - World Vision US
ICMS Publishes Comprehensive Report on Off Shore Stem Cell Clinics
The International Cellular Medicine Society, the only independent adult stem cell association, has published a first of its kind report on Off Shore Stem Cell Clinics. Working with patients and medical professionals, this report provides a unique insight into the practices of these non-US stem cells clinics. The reports looks at what stem cells are being utilized in these clinics, a comparison of costs and an evaluation of the clinical procedures against published best practice guidelines. - October 02, 2009 - International Cellular Medicine Society
ANZA Technology Network Announces 2009 Gateway to the US Companies for Annual Silicon Valley Summit, October 6-7
Australian tech companies set to showcase innovation at every level as part of ANZA Technology Network's Gateway to US program. - October 02, 2009 - ANZA Technology Network
Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego & Enjoy a Concert for Courage
Kids Included Together’s ‘Over the Edge’ & ‘Concert for Courage’: two daring and dynamic charity events benefiting San Diego youth. - October 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Triangle Technology Executives Council Hosts Scholarship Fall Golf Classic
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) (www.ncttec.net), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced it will hold its Scholarship Golf Classic on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at... - October 02, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Florence Reed is the Latest Subject of Robert Shetterly's Ongoing Series Americans Who Tell the Truth
Reed, Founder and President of the Maine-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Harvest International, is the latest American to grace the pages of Robert Shetterly's book and series Americans Who Tell the Truth. Her portrait was also selected as part of a Sustainability Show at Maine's College of the Atlantic. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Sustainable Harvest International Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainable Harvest International, a Maine-based environmental nonprofit, has received Charity Navigator's highest rating four years in a row, an achievement shared with only 7 percent of charities nationwide. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Over 1,000 Expected to Join Together for the 2009 New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism at Greeley Park in Nashua
Autism Speaks’ New Hampshire Walk Now for Autism is a unique fundraising event which creates a safe and fun day for families who are affected with autism. The day includes a 1.5 mile walk, food and festivities and Community Resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities. - October 01, 2009 - Autism Speaks - New England Chapter
10 Warning Signs a Child is Being Bullied and What Parents Can do to Help Keep Them Safe
In every classroom, 2 to 3 children spend their day afraid of being bullied; this fear prompts 160,000 kids in the US to stay home from school each day. The good news is there are proven methods and bully-proofing strategies parents can learn and practice with their children to help them better deal with difficult situations, and feel safer in school. - October 01, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
NAFA New England Chapter Co-Hosts AltWheels Day
NAFA's New England Chapter is co-host of the fifth annual Alt Wheels Fleet Day. The event, held on October 5, features a large display of alternative fleet vehicles, educational sessions and panels - including several involving NAFA Members. - September 30, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Governor Bev Perdue Honorary Co-Host of Enable America Event in Raleigh
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue will be honorary co-host of Enable America's celebration of Disability Mentoring Day, to be held in Raleigh on October 21. Enable America is a non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. - September 30, 2009 - Enable America