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‘Peace in Our Lifetime’ Unites Musicians for a ‘Global United Party for Peace’ in London to Celebrate the Annual Global Ceasefire on ‘World Peace Day’ (21st September)
Talented international musicians will be performing at a 'Global United Party For Peace' in London on 21st September to promote and celebrate 'Peace Day' and the global ceasefire which takes place on this day. - September 14, 2009 - Peace In Our Lifetime
Broadway's Best and Broward College's Brightest - Brian Stokes Mitchell Set to Perform at Second Annual Lyceum Awards
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway's Tony award winning leading man, will perform at Broward College Foundation's Second Annual Lyceum Awards on October 3, 2009. - September 13, 2009 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Family Renew Community of Volusia County Florida Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Family Renew of Volusia County Florida, a nonprofit agency, is celebrating 20 years of helping homeless families with children find stability and homes in the Daytona Beach/Volusia County Florida area. - September 13, 2009 - Family Renew Community Of Volusia County Florida
NAFA Takes Bold Steps to Improve Annual Institute & Expo
The year 2009 was a difficult year for annual conventions and NAFA was no exception. In order to prevent any sort of downward trend, NAFA has come up with several new ideas to rework its Institute & Expo to make it better than ever. - September 13, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Kansas CASA Association Launches Website for Agency and Local Programs
The Kansas CASA Association, an organization dedicated to helping abused and neglected children in the state (CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate) now has a newly designed, comprehensive website. Found at kansascasa.org, the site is designed to profile the state association, while... - September 13, 2009 - Kansas CASA Association
Community Excellence Awards Given to Manufacturers
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. honors Community Excellence Award winners Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions and Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company. - September 13, 2009 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
Award-Winning Companies to Open Their Facilities for ISPE Innovation Event in Germany
ISPE is hosting a pioneering European event to showcase award-winning pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities at its Facility of the Year Innovation Showcase 2009 being held 2-3 November in Ulm, Germany. - September 13, 2009 - ISPE
The Homeland Security Foundation of America Participates in First Official 9/11 Day of Service
Americans remember and serve in honor of heroes and victims of 9/11 - September 12, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
"Paws 4 Hope" Will Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s Cancer Support Programs
Join the 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777. - September 12, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Wake County SmartStart Collaborates with Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina
Ever mindful of the challenging economic situation and in keeping with its core value of community collaboration, on September 25, Wake County SmartStart will participate in a community service project at the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina. Wake County SmartStart employees will... - September 12, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Recession Doesn’t Dampen Corporations’ Desire to Give Back; International Non-Profit Reports Increased Donations Despite Economy
Despite the recession, there is some good news on the economic front - a Maine-based international non profit reports increased donations from its Corporate Sponsors over the last several years. Here's how, and why, some companies choose to give back at a time when most other companies are cutting back. - September 11, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
NSCS Announces Fall Scholar at Sea Scholarship Recipient
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded the Fall 2009 Scholar at Sea Scholarship to Andrew Dilla. The $7,000 scholarship will partially cover his participation in the Semester at Sea program, which allows students to visit nearly a dozen countries while studying on a... - September 11, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Drive Safely Work Week Kits Provides Tips for Year-Round Safety
NAFA Fleet Management Association has once again teamed up with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety to promote "Drive Safely Work Week." - September 11, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
CED’s September STREAK Seminar to Feature Research Triangle Park-Based Bioptigen
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the next installment of its popular STREAK program, to be held Thursday,... - September 10, 2009 - CED
World Vision Sounds Alarm as Kenya Faces Drought, Hunger Crisis
Nearly 4 million people lack food; aid organization only able to reach 400,000 with current funding "The situation is only going to get worse this month," relief director warns World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their... - September 10, 2009 - World Vision US
Mild Mannered Banker by Day—Superhero This Sunday: Tri-Athlete Supports Children’s Charity
Young professionals turning to the internet to support charities while competing in sporting events. Financial analyst to compete in Mighty Hamptons triathlon to raise support for Chai Lifeline. - September 08, 2009 - Chai Lifeline
Survivors in Action Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Survivors in Action, A non-profit advocacy group, in helping to promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month, has advocates available for interview to discuss the staggering statistics on domestic violence as well as new initiatives and legislative reform. - September 07, 2009 - Survivors in Action
Swami Mukundananda Visits Florida for Yoga-Meditation Sessions and Multiple Series of Lectures on Yoga, Spirituality and Devotion
Celebrate Your Human birth with Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality with Swami Mukundananda, as he elucidates some of the esoteric Yoga-Meditation Techniques with elucidating Lectures on Yoga- its Philosophy, Spirituality, Devotion & Path to Happiness. Learn yoga techniques such as Subtle Body Relaxation, Creative-Meditation (Rup Dhyan), Di-Vibe Asanas-Pranayam, and listen to Discourses to recharge yourself & Nurture your soul. - September 07, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
World Suicide Prevention Day Events Show Global and Local Activity
A wide range of groups from around the world have been submitting their planned activities for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, to the International Association for Suicide Prevention and they show creativity and purpose. - September 06, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
West Java Earthquake Destruction Worse Than Earlier Thought, Aid Group Warns
While the current death toll is relatively small compared to the Jogjakarta quake of 2006 (when 6,000 people died), this quake’s physical damages were almost as bad. The Jogjakarta quake only hit two districts, but the West Java disaster has devastated Tasikmalaya, Garut, Banjar, Bandung,... - September 06, 2009 - World Vision US
Internal Audit Certification for Telecom Revenues Introduced
GRAPA Certifies Bachelors of Internal Audit for Telecom Revenues (CB-IATR) - September 06, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
National Development Institute Announces Launch of Website to Aid Major Gifts Fundraising for Nonprofits
As nonprofit organizations experience the challenge of fundraising in the current economic climate, the National Development Institute encourages and equips fundraisers through the launch of a new website. - September 06, 2009 - National Development Institute
You Are Cordially Invited to Raise a Glass to Seamless Garment Ministry’s Upcoming Fundraiser "A Toast to Life"
Local Program for Homeless Expectant Mothers Prepares to Host Its First Annual Celebration of Life and Silent Auction on September 19th. - September 06, 2009 - Seamless Garment Ministry
Reduce Your Community's Risk from Wildfires: a New Publication Offered by Quality Parks Improves the Way We Respond to Fire Disasters
Sunrise Fire is a new kind of science & fiction; that which takes place on our planet, and is based on conservation biology and speculative chaos theory. A transformative story, you will be better prepared for all emergency situations. - September 06, 2009 - Quality Parks
Camping Labor Day Weekend? Mosquitoes May Invade More Than Your Tent as Leading Wi-Fi Provider Partners with End Malaria Campaign
As campers flock to the outdoors this Labor Day weekend, they may be surprised when mosquitoes show up on their computer screen as well as outside their tent. Vacationers in 775 campgrounds across 48 states will see a 30-second video prior to accessing the Internet, featuring a buzzing noise,... - September 05, 2009 - World Vision US
NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA Team Up for Fall Conference
NAFA and FLAGFA will team up for the third time to present a conference for fleet managers in Daytona Beach, Florida September 16-18, 2009. - September 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Help from Home Launches Two New Features to Encourage People to Volunteer in Their Pyjamas
Help From Home announces its new 'Do Good' cards and 'Volunteer Challenge' features to encourage people to volunteer their time from their own home. - September 05, 2009 - Help From Home
MS Sufferer Searching for Daughter on Ebay
Ray Sabbatini, a man stricken with Multiple Sclerosis and President/Founder of MS Extreme, is searching for his biological daughter with the help of E-bay. (Ebay Item #110430862184) - September 04, 2009 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
International Association Uses Social Networking to Increase Suicide Prevention Awareness
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is using Facebook and Twitter to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, and suicide prevention generally. - September 04, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Edmund Benson, Co-Founder of ARISE, Celebrates His 80th Birthday by Contributing Over 100 Life Management Skills Curricula to the International Nonprofit Community
Benson understands firsthand the hardships faced by high school dropouts and at-risk youth, because he took that difficult path himself. He hopes to reach out to the other nonprofits by offering life skills curricula for translation free of charge. - September 04, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Lupus Research Institute Encouraged by Phase 2 Trial Results of Experimental Drug Epratuzumab
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local organizations congratulate Immunomedics and UCB on the successful results of the Phase 2b clinical trial of epratuzumab for people with systemic lupus. “It is heartening to see success in lupus trials and to see... - September 03, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
MS Extreme Waterboards MS Sufferer
A Multiple Sclerosis sufferer gets waterboarded by MS Extreme to help raise MS awareness. - September 03, 2009 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
Free Workshop Will Address Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Silvana Martino, D.O. will present "Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer" at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. - September 03, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
NAFA's Alabama Chapter Presents 4th Annual Southern Regional Conference
NAFA's Alabama Chapter presents the 4th Annual Southern Regional Conference this October. The conference is a must for fleet managers within the region with presentations on such topics as service level agreements, customer satisfaction programs, accident avoidance, 2010 diesel emission standards, and the benefits of SCR. - September 03, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
ELFAA Airlines Rescue Sky Europe Passengers
Following the news that Sky Europe has filed for bankruptcy, ELFAA member airlines have sprung into action to offer an emergency rescue package to those passengers who find themselves stranded as a result of the suspension of Sky Europe’s operations. ELFAA airlines that have overlapping... - September 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
NASA, World Health Organization, and Harvard Representative to Give Keynotes at Annual Global ISPE Event
ISPE announced that it has secured Samuel Bogoch MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine faculty member, Lembit Rägo MD, PhD, Coordinator of Quality Assurance and Safety for the WHO, and Antonio J. Ricco, PhD, Chief Technologist in NASA Ames Research Center’s Small Spacecraft Division to give keynote presentations at its 2009 Annual Meeting 8-11 November at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego, CA, USA. - September 03, 2009 - ISPE
2nd Annual Make a Difference Forum at Century College Presented by InvisibleChildren.org
Engage in an interactive discussion about the perspectives of advocacy, public policy and child protection issues with panel members, foster families and adoptive families. - September 03, 2009 - Kids At Risk Action Network
SFCASA Heats Up San Francisco with 'Hot Reggae Nights" Charity Event for Foster Kids
Join Honorary Guild Co-Chairs First Lady of San Francisco Jennifer Siebel Newsom and District Attorney Kamala Harris on October 8, 2009 at Foreign Cinema for a Caribbean Chic Event to Raise Money for Foster Children. - September 03, 2009 - SFCASA
Victory World Church Has the Porn Talk
Norcross, Georgia church will host XXXChurch.com for a weekend of talks about the issues surrounding pornography. - September 03, 2009 - Victory World Church
Cochrane Chosen as New CEO of Southern California Presbyterian Homes
John H. Cochrane III has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Southern California Presbyterian Homes, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior living, health care and support services. His appointment took effect on Aug. 10. Cochrane’s selection by... - September 02, 2009 - Southern California Presbyterian Homes
Foundation for a Drug Free World Spreads Truth About Ecstasy
Foundation for a Drug Free World (http://www.drugfreeworld.org) spreads the truth about Ecstasy amid peer pressure and pushers glorifying promotion. - September 02, 2009 - Foundation for a Drug Free World
Chicago Man is Flying Nonstop on JetBlue for 30 Days. Auctioning Himself as Human Billboard. Entire Proceeds to Benefit Children in Africa
To raise support and create awareness for a new elementary school in Zambia Africa, Greg Krause has committed to fly, virtually non-stop, via jetBlue airlines for 30 consecutive days. He is auctioning off the rights to advertise on himself during the course of this journey. The entire amount of the winning bid will be donated to a help new elementary school located in Zambia, Africa. - September 01, 2009 - Greg Krause
MobileCause Announces Partnership with ACS Technologies and Parish Data Systems - Partnership Provides Clients with the Latest in Text-Messaging Ministry Solutions
ACS Technologies, the leader in information management solutions for religious organizations, is pleased to partner with MobileCause which helps organizations launch and manage mobile micro-donations, messaging, and mobile-to-screen interactions from one easy-to-use web-based interface. MobileCause services are utilized by some of the most innovative causes in the US...like Charity: Water, Invisible Children, Africare, National Breast Cancer Foundation, LOVE146, VIRGIN Unite, and many more. - August 31, 2009 - MobileCause
Globally Popular Women's Sport of Netball Debuts at the Staples Center
Netball, one of the most popular women's team sports in the world, will be showcased at the Staples Center. Top Netballer's from around the nation will square off in an exhibition. Netball is a form of basketball that was created in the U.S. and is played by more than 20 million women and girls throughout the world. - August 30, 2009 - Netball America Inc.
Community Foundation Challenge—Arts & Culture Surpasses Expectations
Preliminary report states $4.8 million raised thus far. - August 30, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
World Vision Applauds Madonna's Efforts to Bring Light to Roma Discrimination in Bucharest
· Roma often considered Europe’s ‘untouchables’ · World Vision says discrimination and exclusion of Roma is pervasive - August 29, 2009 - World Vision US
Boys Town Nevada Receives $50,000 Grant from MGM Mirage Voice Foundation
In these tough economic times, experts predict that the likelihood that parents will neglect or abuse their children increases in direct proportion to their stress level. Recognizing the need to provide support and resources to families in crisis, the MGM Mirage Voice Foundation awarded Boys Town... - August 29, 2009 - Boys Town Nevada
NSCS Announces Platinum Award Recipients
Five chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars were awarded platinum status-- the highest honor designated to an individual NSCS chapter-- at the NSCS’ Honor Gala in Washington, D.C. on August 15, 2009. - August 29, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
WIDS Holds Third Annual International User Group Conference, Nov. 5
The Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) will host its third annual International WIDS User Group conference, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5., at the Concourse Hotel in Madison, Wis. A nonprofit organization, WIDS provides performance-based curriculum-design software, training... - August 28, 2009 - Worldwide Instructional Design System