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Cross International to be Featured on the Hugh Hewitt Show — a Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show
Nearly 1 million radio listeners across the country will tune into the Hugh Hewitt Show tonight from 6 to 9 EST and hear how they can help African AIDS orphans through Cross International. - June 26, 2009 - Cross International
Non-Profit Organization, Herocare Supports MDA's Fire-Fighter Chili Cook-Off
Herocare San Diego was proud to support the local fire fighter heroes and the Muscular Dystrophy Association by sharing Ben & Jerry's ice-cream at a fundraiser held June 20th. - June 25, 2009 - Herocare, San Diego
Latina Style and Doctor.com Launch Latina Style “Find a Doctor”
Healthcare API launched to give users faster results when seeking a Doctor Latina Style Magazine, the premier magazine addressing the needs of established Latinas & Women entrepreneurs in the U.S has partnered with Doctor.com. In September of 2008, Latina Style Magazine in connection with... - June 25, 2009 - iWeev
North Carolina Businesses Support 2009 Education Ball
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball sponsors. CISNC will host the event on Friday, June 26 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the RBC... - June 25, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
National Education Association Bestows Human & Civil Rights Honor on Greg Mortenson
Tha National Education Association, in conjunction with their national Representaive Assembly, is giving Greg Mortenson (Nobel Peace Prize nominee and New York Times #1 best-selling author of the book Three Cups of Tea) a Human & Civil Rights Award to honor his work in education and equal opportunity for women and girls. - June 25, 2009 - Central Asia Institute
New Website Enables Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener's Excess Harvest
Excess produce usually left to rot in gardens now being donated to neighborhood food pantries - June 24, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
ARISE Foundation’s Appeal for Stories About Gang Life Results in Hundreds of Submissions from Around the World
Fifty of the best stories will be featured in a remarkable upcoming book about gang prevention. - June 24, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
IIMSAM’s Official Calls Upon Global Leaders to Support Spirulina for Humanity
Reacting on United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recent estimates that World hunger is estimated to reach an unprecedented high in 2009 with 1,020 million people going hungry every day, Dr. Naseer Homoud said that the estimate is alarming and an eye opener for all social and humanitarian organizations to know what actually are being done to stop annihilation of humanity. - June 24, 2009 - IIMSAM
Workshop for Families Affected by Breast Cancer
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura presents Breast Cancer Connection: All in the Family with Jodi McIntosh, MFT July 10. - June 24, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Marketing Magician Joins Your Business Channel as Marketing Expert
UK based Stefan (Marketing Magician) Drew is about to start filming business marketing advice for web based TV channel yBC (your Business Channel) as a Marketing Expert. - June 23, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
NAFA Announces Release of Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide
NAFA newest product is a comprehensive resource that examines and provides answers to the fleet maintenance issues every fleet manager has to deal with. - June 20, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Priscilla’s “Wish on a Star” Comes True
A little girl with a life-threatening illness has the wish of her life with Kids Wish Network. - June 20, 2009 - Kids Wish Network
The Vision of Children Foundation Brings Together Foremost Experts on Genetic Vision Disorders at World Symposium
The Vision of Children Foundation (VOC), a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, today announced that renowned researchers from around the world gathered in San Diego at the Seventh World Symposium on Genetic Vision Disorders. Research results, new discoveries and a commitment for increasing collaboration were shared at the two-day event. - June 19, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation
The Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council Utilizes Greater Cincinnati’s Largest PR Firm’s Expertise
Eisen Marketing Group Begins Pro Bono Work With Operation: Outreach 2009 Grant Program Winner. The Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council (ORV-WBC) will take advantage of Eisen Marketing Group’s (EMG) in-kind services after being selected as one of seven organizations to receive... - June 19, 2009 - Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council
J.K.Yog Announces Yog Sessions & Discourses on 'The Science of the Soul, Path to Self Realization & God-Realization' by Swami Mukundananda in Boston, MA (June 21-27, '09)
Learn the Composite Yog through synthesis of ancient yoga systems such as Ashtanga yoga, Dhyan yoga, Samkhya yoga etc. Through simplified yogic techniques such as Subtle Body Relaxation (SBR), Creative-Meditation (Rup Dhyan), Di-Vibe Asanas-Pranayam and Enlightening Discourses from Swami Mukundananda, rejuvenate Body, Mind, and Soul. - June 18, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
Balance Gym Supports DC’s Bike to the Beach Century Ride for Autism Research
Balance Gym has signed on as official gym sponsor of Bike to the Beach (B2B), an annual 100-mile (century) bike ride and fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Founded by three local high school students, B2B has raised over $150,000 for autism research, advocacy and awareness. - June 18, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
The Hunger Site Celebrates 10 Years of "Click to Give - It's Free!"
The Hunger Site celebrates its tenth anniversary beginning in June 2009. Since its inception as the world’s first “Click to Give” website, millions of people have clicked on the yellow button at www.thehungersite.com or shopped at The Hunger Site’s store. The result has been... - June 17, 2009 - GreaterGood
Dentist Donates His Time to Brighten Smiles
Dr. Craig Longenecker, a Baltimore dentist, is donating his time and materials to whiten smiles - and by doing so, he is also helping two children's charities - the Casey Cares Foundation and the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. - June 17, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Ernie Els' Wife Lisa to Run in July 4th Autism Speaks Potomac 5K
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the DC chapter of the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced that Liezl Els, wife of PGA golfer Ernie Els, will run in this year’s Ninth Annual Autism Speaks July 4th Potomac 5K. All event proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. What: Ninth Annual Autism Speaks July 4th Potomac 5K. When: Saturday July 4, 2009. Where: Potomac, MD. 8:05 am Race start. - June 17, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Money Habitudes Wins Smart Marriages Impact Award
Money Habitudes, the popular deck of conversation-starter cards to help couples talk about money are recognized as an important and unique tool in combating divorce and fostering healthy marriages. - June 16, 2009 - LifeWise
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Collecting Used Books to Raise Funds for Cancer Support Programs
To raise funds for its free programs of support and education for people with cancer and their families, The Wellness Community is collecting new and used books. - June 15, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Hosts Sustainability Summit
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that the organization will host a two-day Sustainability Summit in the Triangle on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17. The goal of... - June 14, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Nicole Gets “Connected” with Kids Wish Network
A girl with a life-threatening illness gets the computer of her dreams with a little help from Kids Wish Network. - June 14, 2009 - Kids Wish Network
HARC Cries “Foul” Over Florida Cuts to Funding for Adults with Disabilities
Service cuts in Florida decrease daily care for many adults with disabilities, many of whom are at risk of harm if left alone. Families endure even greater financial hardships. - June 13, 2009 - Hillsborough Achievement and Resource Centers
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Investigator Receives March of Dimes Grant: Research Focused on Congenital Defects of the Eye in Newborns Using a Stem Cell Model
Dr. Mindy George-Weinstein, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), in collaboration with Dr. Sue Menko, Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, received a three-year grant in the amount of $264,410 from the March of Dimes to study the development of eye defects that may lead to cataracts, glaucoma, increased sensitivity to light, squinting or blindness in newborns. - June 13, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Implements Agilon's Donor Management and Outreach Solution
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation has chosen Agilon as its next generation business systems provider. The new ONE donor management system includes the Donor Outreach and Business Financials solutions. - June 13, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Make-a-Wish Foundation Celebrates 2,500th Wish at Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk is Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Fishers Town Hall One Municipal Drive in Fishers. Currently, 46 teams... - June 12, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
4th Annual Indiana Walk for Wishes® to Feature Indy Wish Child
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region is well on its way to reach the goal of raising $100,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk is Saturday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at Fishers Town Hall One Municipal Drive in Fishers. Currently, 46 teams... - June 12, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Noted Author and Humanitarian Greg Mortenson to Reach Out to San Diego's Military Community on July 1st
Nobel Peace Prize nominee and New York Times best-selling author of "Three Cups of Tea" Greg Mortenson is coming to San Diego to talk about building relationships as a part of an overall strategic plan in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Event will be held on the U.S.S. Midway Museum. - June 12, 2009 - Central Asia Institute
Sign Up to Play in the Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package. - June 12, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Outdoor Exhibit Space at LI Children's Museum Serves as Green Model
The Long Island Children’s Museum’s “innovative use of green space” has been cited as a national model; earning praise for its “potential to change parents’ perceptions and increase children’s outdoor play across the country.” The Museum has received funding to develop an online replication toolkit by the MetLife Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums. - June 12, 2009 - Long Island Children's Museum
Devil's Ridge Golf Club to Host 3rd Pretty In Pink Golf Tournament
For the third year in a row, the Devil’s Ridge Ladies Golf Association of Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs, NC, will devote funds raised during its 12th annual golf tournament to the Pretty In Pink Foundation (www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org), a charitable organization based in... - June 12, 2009 - Pretty In Pink Foundation
GVI Launches a Full House of Volunteer Options in South Africa
South Africa has always proved to be a popular destination with incredible scenery, stunning wildlife – and now with a wide range of volunteering programs from Global Vision International (GVI) – it now has the options for the conscious traveler. - June 11, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
NAFA Enhances Canadian Legislative Support
NAFA Fleet Management Association improves communications between its Canadian legislative representatives and the Association's Membership. - June 11, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Old Traditions, New Treats at Summer Solstice Spectacular from EnjoyBellevue.org
The Bellevue Summer Solstice Spectacular is four days of celebrating the season and it couldn’t be hotter. Old Traditions, New Treats…Fun for All Ages: from free swimming to duck pin bowling, a craft show to art exhibits, festival foods to side-walk savings, Celtic folklore to Martial Arts, live music and dancing to movies in the park. The Solstice runs June 18 – in Bellevue Borough, Pa. http://www.enjoybellevue.org/summer_solstice_spectacular_2009.htm. - June 11, 2009 - EnjoyBellevue.org
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces Results of Online Member Survey
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 results of an online member survey conducted by the organization... - June 10, 2009 - CED
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Dancers
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that six local personalities from the Triangle area will participate in a competitive dance event at the 2009 North Carolina Education... - June 10, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Plan Your Escape from the Economic Climate This Summer with GVI
For those with extended university or summer breaks, or for those looking for that something different, Global Vision International (GVI) has recommended our Top Ten summer volunteering programs from 1 week to 2 months designed to suit any situation. - June 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Jewish & Palestinian Students Unite to Answer Obama’s Call to Action in Cairo by Launching Lending Site to Empower Entrepreneurs in the Middle East
A group of four Jewish and Palestinian students have recently answered Obama’s call to interfaith service by launching LendforPeace.org, a grassroots organization that promotes economic opportunity and stability in the Middle East. The organization is a not-for-profit Internet platform that allows individuals to make small loans to specific micro-entrepreneurs in the West Bank in the context of peace in the region. - June 09, 2009 - LendforPeace.org
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County Receives Non-Profit of the Year Award from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for 2009
Organization is recognized for its business best practices in serving more than 8,500 needy children in Sarasota County. - June 07, 2009 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County
Inspirational Twitter-Style Website GivesMeHope.com Receives 185,000 Hits in Its First 24 Hours
Called "Bite-size, Chicken Soup Stories for the Twitter Generation" - visitors share their most hopeful, uplifting moments and raise money for charity. - June 06, 2009 - GivesMeHope.com
CWF Joins Canadian and U.S. Environmental Leaders at Historic Enviro-Summit
Joint-Declaration Outlines Collaboration on Climate Negotiations, Dirty Fuels and Arctic Protection. - June 06, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
CISNC Participates in Summer Public Health Research Institute and Videoconference on Minority Health
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that the organization will participate in a live, interactive videoconference presented by UNC Chapel Hill on Tuesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. - June 06, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
"Making Friends with Flowers" to Reach Four Continents This Spring
On June 7, 2009, children and families will gather at Brooklyn Botanic Garden to create an autobiographical rose as part of “Making Friends With Flowers,” (MFWF) an international family art program developed by Others Are Us. MFWF brings people together at botanical gardens around the world to celebrate a shared love of nature, art and family time. Recognizing the simple things we have in common creates an empathy that unites people and bridges geographical distances and cultural differences - June 05, 2009 - Others Are Us
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Marks Impact of 25 Years of Service to Region
Foundation makes $25,000 anniversary grants to 25 nonprofit organizations in region. - June 05, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Navigating Troubled Waters
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is launching a new French language documentary on threats facing wildlife in the historic St. Lawrence seaway during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14. The 30 minute program Navigating Troubled Waters is airing several times on the Quebec television network Canal... - June 05, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
NAFA Continues Important Legislative Work on Behalf of Fleets
The legislative counsel at NAFA Fleet Management Association was involved in several important issues affecting fleets in the United States and Canada during the first quarter of 2009. - June 04, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
S.H.E. Supports Local Women’s Causes with Multi-Media Gallery Event: Renowned Pastry Chef to Unveil New Confections at Fundraiser
S.H.E. – Survive, Heal, Empower – will host a fundraiser for underserved women and female survivors at the Ven Sherrod Gallery, 1906. S. Halsted St., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 20. The event will feature music of Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan, and the unveiling of a new line of confections, "Sweet & Naro" by renowned pastry chef Alissa Narow. - June 04, 2009 - S.H.E. - Survive, Heal, Empower