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Opportunity for Businesses to Help Children's Charity
Businesses ordering holiday and/or greeting cards can now help a children’s charity at the same time. Cards for Causes will donate 20% of the cost of their greeting cards to the Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit that provides programs for critically ill children and their families. Just go to: www.cardsforcauses.com, click “Select a Cause” and under Health, choose: Casey Cares Foundation. - August 28, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Vacationers Raise $35,000 for Aids and Breast Cancer Organizations
This past August, a group of strangers gathered in Ireland and turned a vacation into a cause. 13 participants from across the US raised more than $35,000.00 for such organizations as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Breast Cancer Network of Strength, National Kidney Foundation and many other organizations. - August 28, 2009 - For A Cause
Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment Presented by The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment with Barbara Hornsby, RN/BSN. - August 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Community Rallies to Save the African Heritage Cultural Center from Proposed Budget Cuts
Community Leaders will hold peaceful rally on August 29 @ 10 AM at The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. - August 27, 2009 - African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
BAPS Charities Organizes Over 35 Walkathons Across North America in the Month of September
September is National BAPS Charities’ Walkathon Month Supporting President Obama’s Service Initiative “United We Serve” - August 27, 2009 - BAPS Charities
Conversations Behind Razor Wire—ARISE Interviews Incarcerated Gang Members
For its upcoming book, filled with stories about the dangers of gang life, ARISE Foundation interviewed several incarcerated young gang members about their experiences. - August 27, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Local Family Continues Walk to Honor Mother
Bridgewater Walk Helps Raise Money for Ovarian Cancer Research - August 27, 2009 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
The Endeavor For Hope Foundation Hosts Screening of Documentary "Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love" at The Angelika Film Center, Houston TX, 7pm, Saturday 8.29.09
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”)®, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, will host a screening of the film, “Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love” at Houston’s Angelika Film Center on this Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 7:00pm. The organization is proud to introduce Houston audiences to this film with its positive and dignified portrait of Africans and African music. - August 26, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure Comes to Salt Lake City
This year’s Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure in Salt Lake City will take place at Wheeler Historic Farm on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. The event, to be held in 35 cities across the country as well as online, is sponsored by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network... - August 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Salt Lake
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, Wins National Recognition for Emarketing August 2009
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, has been recognised nationally for what he is best at - marketing a businesses without a budget. The recognition comes from E-skills UK, the employer led, government supported, national sector skills council, in their latest edition of Business IT Skills. It reports... - August 26, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Comedy Night at the Wellness Community Featuring Comedy Central Alum Louis Ashamallah
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Louis Ashamallah will be held Monday, September 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand... - August 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Sustainable Art: Creating Estuaries of Beauty
First International Arts Movement Denver event features internationally renown painter and author, Makoto Fujimura - August 26, 2009 - International Arts Movement
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the WHO to Launch World Suicide Prevention Day at the UN
The IASP and the WHO to hold a UN press conference to launch World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, at 10 AM. - August 25, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Humanity First USA Celebrates the UN's Humanitarian Day with a Generous Donation
The United Nations celebrated its first anniversary of Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. To celebrate this occasion, Munum Naeem, Executive director of Humanity First USA (HFUSA) met with the Director of UNRWA (a subsidiary organ of the United Nations), Mr. Andrew Whitley, and donated $20,000 on behalf of HFUSA. - August 23, 2009 - Humanity First
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for Back-to-School 2009
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the back-to-school season. Good conversations about money and finances happen when they are proactive and constructive. Assessing one's habits and attitudes related to money in a fun, non-threatening manner can be an effective first step in handling larger issues. - August 22, 2009 - LifeWise
Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes the National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's foundation, which serves to bridge the gap between young people with special needs and the world around them, has announced that it's name has changed to the National Inclusion Project. - August 22, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
ARISE Gives Pinellas Marine Institute Staff the Skills They Need to Prevent At-Risk Youth from Dropping Out of School
The two-day life skills training workshop will show participants how to lead ARISE group discussions and activities and motivate juvenile offenders to get their high school diploma. - August 22, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Regulators and Industry Experts to Present Reports of Latest EMEA/EFPIA Development at ISPE Conference
ISPE will host industry regulators and experts at its upcoming Strasbourg Conference and report on key findings from the landmark European Medicines Agency (EMEA) and European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) Quality by Design (QbD) Application workshop. - August 22, 2009 - ISPE
GiveForward Partners with City Chase
This year, GiveForward.org, a new online fundraising website committed to helping individuals and non-profits raise money for good causes, is going to be a part of City Chase Chicago. - August 21, 2009 - GiveForward
NAFA Revs Up Fleet Education in Motor City
NAFA Fleet Management Association will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) in Detroit, Michigan in October. - August 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The HRPS 2009 Fall Executive Forum: Talent Management in Challenging Times - Chicago Event Delivers Strategies for Today’s Pressing Issues
The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) will host the 2009 Fall Executive Forum, Talent Advantage is More Important than Ever, Oct. 25-27, 2009 at the Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL. The world’s leading talent development executives from companies including McDonald’s USA,... - August 21, 2009 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Livewire Gives Back to the Community
Livewire is celebrating their grand opening and thought a great way to celebrate is to give back to the community during this difficult time in our economy. - August 21, 2009 - Livewire Church
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness on the positive aspects of growing older. The health and wellness specialists at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit aging services organizations, offer the following simple and effective tips to help older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle. - August 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
$3.75 Million Secured for Region’s Arts and Cultural Organizations
Tremendous outpouring of gifts demonstrates the high value that individuals place on arts and cultural activities throughout southeast Michigan. - August 20, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Ghana Surgical Mission - Free Surgeries for Those in Need
The Humanity First surgical team to Ghana continues its mission to help local doctors and improve the quality of surgical care in Africa. The team started its mission this year on August 5th, 2009 at the Korle Bu hospital, the main teaching hospital in Ghana's capital, Accra. So far, the team has performed 21 Free operations and plans to do about 20 more in the remaining days of their surgical mission. - August 20, 2009 - Humanity First
Putting the Kids Back in the Spotlight
Kids In The Spotlight Inc presents A Night of Entertainment with all proceeds going to Kids In The Spotlight- a not for profit organization which provides film training for foster and under-privileged youth. - August 20, 2009 - Kids In The Spotlight
Psychological First Aid: An Adaptation for Communities
Thousand Waves Features Anne Parry of Chicago’s Office of Violence Prevention for Upcoming Meditations on Activism Presentation. - August 20, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Cross International Reaches a New Audience Through Social Media
The South-Florida-based nonprofit relief and development agency, Cross International, is using social media to connect with supporters and share information faster. Through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging, Cross is now able to quickly provide the latest news, stories, and photos from the projects it supports around the world. - August 20, 2009 - Cross International
Home Sweet Homes Campaign's TShirts 4 Soldiers-Helping You Connect with Your Family and Friends
TShirts 4 Soldiers is helping people connect with their deployed family and friends while raising funds for post 9/11 war veterans. You design the TShirt and they print-n-mail it anywhere in the world. Proceeds donated to USA Cares Warrior Treatment Today Program, helping PTSD and TBI veterans. - August 19, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Swami Mukundananda Delivers Lectures on 'the Spiritual Art of Managing Your Mind' in Sunnyvale, CA
Learn practical tools of Mind Management to harness the Treasure Within by de-stressing, stabilizing the purifying the mind and intelligence, through the Lecture Series delivered by Swami Mukundananda, who, apart from being a renowned saint, is also an IIT & IIM Alumnus. - August 19, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Board Appoints New Chairman
At its August 13 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership appointed Russell S. Warner as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Warner is the managing partner of the law firm of MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP. Mr. Warner will succeed James... - August 17, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Global Girlfriend and Gecko Traders at NY Gift Show: Women-Made Gifts with a Story at Booth #5432
Global Girlfriend’s and Gecko Traders’ line of handmade and eco-friendly clothing and accessories can be seen at the New York International Gift Fair, August 15 - 19, 2009. These products help women worldwide gain economic security while providing beautiful accessories and a simple way to help women in need to shoppers. - August 16, 2009 - GreaterGood
First Ever Pennyroyal Signature Collection Item Designed by Jack Black for MusiCares®
Jack Black is the first musician to release his signature piece with Pennyroyal Silver, and there are other successful and talented musicians lining up. The Pennyroyal Silver Signature Collection is the first ever signature collection launched and features a series of designs sketched by musicians that are replicated in solid silver to produce a truly unique design. - August 16, 2009 - Pennyroyal Studio
New Parent Coaching Institute Audio on Advantages of Parent Coach Certification®
Gloria DeGaetano, Founder and CEO of the Parent Coaching Institute (PCI), discusses five key advantages of the PCI’s Parent Coach Certification® training program in a new eight minute audio message, available on the PCI’s Web site. - August 15, 2009 - Parent Coaching Institute
Jerusalem House Announces Its Premier Fund Raising Event Carnevale After Dark Halloween Bash 2009
Georgia’s Largest Provider of Housing for Homeless or Low-income Individuals Affected by HIV/AIDS Announces Series of Related Events to Raise Funds in Support of its Annual Fund Initiative. - August 15, 2009 - Jerusalem House
Celebrity Poker Charity Event 2010
San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 21 to January 24, 2010 Departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 21, 2010, the Sea Dream cruise ship will be the setting for one of the most luxurious Poker Tournaments and Celebrity parties. The 4-day voyage will take these exclusive celebrities, throughout... - August 15, 2009 - world poker organization
Splash for a Cure: Family Fun for a Cause in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Couple Honor Son with First Annual Fundraiser for the Ishan Gala Foundation, Raising Money to Fight Deadly Childhood Cancer, Neuroblastoma - August 15, 2009 - Ishan Gala Foundation
Leadership Triangle Names 2009 Board of Directors
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle, (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has announced the members of the board of directors for the organization. The members of Leadership Triangle’s board of directors are made up of alumni and community leaders. Since 1992, the Leadership... - August 15, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Call for Submissions
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival is now accepting submissions for Feature Length Films, Short Films, as well as Documentaries and Music Videos. Filipino filmmakers, artists and performers must have their features submitted by September 1, 2009. Unlike other Film Festivals, the CFAFF does... - August 15, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
National Gardening Association Partners with AmpleHarvest.org Enabling Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener’s Excess Harvest
Gardeners encouraged to share excess garden bounty instead of leaving it to rot in their garden.. - August 15, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Announcing Upstar Records – A Youth-Run Record Label Aimed at Turning Today’s Hip Hop Enthusiasts Into Tomorrow’s Digital Technology Leaders
Bay Area Youth Reclaim Origins of Hip-Hop at Upstar’s First CD Release Event. - August 15, 2009 - Sunset Youth Services
ARISE Achieves a Milestone, Reaching Thousands of At-Risk Youth Through Its Interactive Life Skills Lessons
Almost 6,000 certified ARISE Life Skills Facilitators have gone on to teach over 4 million hours of group activities to incarcerated and troubled youth. - August 15, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Casting for Disabled Recognizes New York Film Producer for His Work with Disabled Actors
Acclaimed film producer James Arcuri is being praised by the Disabled Actors community, as a pioneer for casting disabled actors and actresses in his production company's current and future film projects. - August 14, 2009 - Casting for Disabled Actors
HeartShare Night at KeySpan Park
Purchase tickets to the Brooklyn Cyclones game on Aug. 24 and support HeartShare Human Services and HeartShare Wellness. - August 14, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Yoga Health Foundation Announces Hundreds of Yoga Studios Offer One Week Free Yoga During National Yoga Month September
Throughout the month of September, people across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes by visiting www.yogamonth.org. Over 800 yoga studios nationwide are joining the National Yoga Month awareness campaign which is designed to educate, inspire and generate awareness of the positive impact of yoga on health. - August 14, 2009 - Yoga Health Foundation
Macular Degeneration: Exclusive Interview with Researcher Dr. Janet Sunness M.D. of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Exclusive interview with researcher Dr. Janet Sunness of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center concerning an advanced form of Macular Degeneration known as Geographic Atrophy. - August 13, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Asian American Journalists Association to Convene in Boston
Four-day convention focuses on how to survive industry turmoil, reinvent media - August 13, 2009 - Asian American Journalists Association 20th Convention
RNIB: Talking Up Digital Technology
Millions of people worldwide are set to gain an improved experience of TV thanks to a collaboration between The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and leading digital technology companies to develop the world’s first ‘talking’ technology - which will reach the market... - August 13, 2009 - Royal National Institute of Blind People
Autism Speaks Hosts 2009 Ride for Autism Speaks, Chicago, IL
All are welcome, whether to ride a motorcycle, support Autism Speaks or just enjoy a great show. Join Autism Speaks and ride through Chicago toward a cure for autism! Show dedication by joining Autism Speaks for a day filled with music, food, motorcycle riders, autism supporters and families from across the area at the 7th Annual Ride for Autism Speaks event. - August 13, 2009 - Autism Speaks Chicago Area
Chamber's Business Retention and Expansion Program Works with More than 530 Local Companies During 2008-09 Fiscal Year
Erie County's Business Retention and Expansion Program (BREP), coordinated locally by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP), reached more than 500 businesses during the 2008-2009 fiscal year generating more than 400 customer action plans (CAPs) that resulted in direct economic... - August 13, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership