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The Homeland Security Foundation of America to Offer President’s Volunteer Service Award
HSFA is proud to announce the availability of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer commitment. - April 30, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Swine Flu: a Spread Southward Could be Disaster for Weak Public Health Systems
* World Vision Preparing for Possible Global Spread, Educating Staff Worldwide * Health threat underscores need for community health strengthening in poor countries - April 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Support the Travel Industry’s London Marathon Runners to Help Give Kids a Break
A team of 22 runners, most from the travel industry, ran for the Family Holiday Association in last Sunday’s London Marathon. Every member of the team, sponsored by the Oman Tourist Office, finished the race in the blazing heat on Sunday. Charity Director John McDonald said, “Our team... - April 30, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
Sacred Heart Speaker Receives Award from US Attorney General
Peter La Monica, founder of BeNetSafe.Org, received an award Tuesday from the US Attorney General in Rhode Island for “remarkable work in the field of computer forensics”. Mr. La Monica will be speaking about Internet Safety for Children at 6:30 tonight at the Sacred Heart School Gym. - April 29, 2009 - BeNetSafe.Org
4th Annual International Children’s Festival Coming to Golden Gate Park on May 9
Children and families from cultures all over the world will unite at the 4th Annual International Children’s Festival on Saturday, May 9 in Golden Gate Park. - April 29, 2009 - Pacifica Institute
IIMSAM to Discuss Ahel Al Himmeh in Its Upcoming Doha Round
Dr. Naseer Homoud said that the efforts taken by Her Majesty through this noble assignment of ‘Ahle Himmah’ is apparently serving the basic objectives of United Nations Millennium Developmental Goals and the achievements gained may give an insight to the practicality of achieving humanitarian objectives. - April 28, 2009 - IIMSAM
New Adventures for Camp H.Y.P.E. in Jacksonville, Florida for Those with Hearing Loss.
Pride In Action Community Services, Inc. embarks upon a new adventure as they announce plans for their new day camp, CAMP H.Y.P.E (Hearing Impaired Youth Empowered) for deaf and hearing impaired youth ages 7 – 17 in Jacksonville, Florida. - April 26, 2009 - Pride In Action Community Services, Inc
New Clinical Trial Testing if Dietary Changes Can Help Patients with Crohn's Disease
The research group of Dr. James Michael Mullin, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), is conducting a clinical trial for patients with Crohn’s Disease. Past work of Dr. Mullin’s group has shown that dietary restriction of the amino acid methionine can improve the junctional seals between epithelial cells. This holds the promise that dietary restriction of methionine may be able to improve intestinal linings of Crohn’s patients, thereby reducing their disease symptoms. - April 26, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Hampton Roads Pride Out in the Park - Stonewall40 Celebrates LGBT History in Virginia
In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Hampton Roads Pride is holding the annual Out in the Park Event on June 28th, 2009. A LGBT history project focused on events that impacted the community in Hampton Roads, Virginia will be featured at the festival. - April 25, 2009 - Hampton Roads Pride
It is Time to Reserve Your Space at the 16th Annual FCCA Conference & Trade Show
This is the best opportunity to showcase your destination or product and it’s at the 16th Annual FCCA Conference and Trade Show. This year in St. Lucia from October 26-30th, which provides the perfect market for anyone in the tourism sector to interact with 1000 cruise industry partners and... - April 25, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Theme
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps N.C. public school students successfully stay in school and prepare for life, has announced that the theme of the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball will be ‘Rock The Dance.’ The seventh annual... - April 25, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
This Ministry Would Not Exist Without Them
L.I.F.E. Ministries’ facilitators conduct sexual addiction recovery support groups in churches across the country and abroad. “Without our support group facilitators, this ministry would not exist,” exclaims Johna Hale, Executive Director. Answering the call from group starters and group facilitators, L.I.F.E. Ministries has released a DVD resource on starting, running, and building a sexual integrity ministry. - April 24, 2009 - L.I.F.E. Ministries
Survey Puts Forest on Road to Preservation
Teams of volunteers have been taking vital steps towards saving a unique Kenyan forest and its resident population of endangered Colobus monkeys. - April 24, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
host2help.com’s Earth Day Launch - Their Goal: One Million Dollars Each to Good Causes and American Families in 2009
A New company launches a new business model - 1/3 of all revenue goes to good causes of its clients, 1/3 goes to its resellers - affording viable working opportunities to anyone who wants them. - April 24, 2009 - Host2help.com LLC
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Will Ship School Books to Umuokpu Village in Nigeria Thanks to Successful Fundraiser Party
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, was successful in reaching its $5000.00 fundraising goal for their “Textbook Drop” project to ship brand new textbooks to the Community Secondary School in Umuokpu village, Nigeria. To achieve this goal, on Friday March 20, 2009, The EFHF hosted a V.I.P. Pre-Concert Charity Party for the Pete Tong/Deadmau5 concert. - April 23, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
The Kelsey Smith Act is Signed Into Law
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed the Kelsey Smith Act, allowing law enforcement to gather cell phone information more quickly during an emergency situation. Kansas is the first and only state in the nation to pass such a law. House Bill 2126, named the Kelsey Smith Act, requires... - April 23, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Spotlight Radio Ministries Launches New Online Radio Ministry
Spotlight Radio Ministries interviews Christian Men and Women, and those who have been touched by His Grace and Mercy, using BlogTalkRadio.com to help spread the message of Salvation. - April 23, 2009 - Spotlight Radio Ministries
NAFA Announces 2009-2010 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce the volunteers leaders who comprise the 2009-2010 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. - April 23, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Preventing Violence with "Spirit"
Thousand Waves Martial Arts to Join Chicago Fitness Enthusiasts in Fundraiser for Violence Prevention Programs. - April 22, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
AIM for Youth 5th Annual "Community Kid's Day"
AIM for Youth, a non-profit organization aimed at serving underprivileged youth through professional athletes and entertainers, is kicking off its 5th Annual “Community Kid’s Day”, a city-wide health awareness fair where up to 1,000 youth and their families can receive free... - April 22, 2009 - AIM for Youth
Innovative Non Profit Helps Lead the Way for the World's Largest Supercomputer
Shodor is Helping Educators and Students Harness the Power of Technology for Improved Teaching and Learning in the Classroom and Beyond. - April 22, 2009 - Shodor
For A Cause, LLC Announces First Charity to Focus on Testicular Cancer
RubANut.com names the Lance Armstrong Foundation as its initial beneficiary to fund testicular cancer research and awareness. - April 22, 2009 - For A Cause, LLC
Thousands Flee Conflict in Sri Lanka; World Vision Increasing Response
Needs of children are paramount as resources are stretched with influx of displaced - April 22, 2009 - World Vision US
Frontier Fort Faire and Public Archaeology Event Scheduled for May 2
Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society Announces Launch of First Annual Frontier Fort Faire at Historic Fort Daniel in Celebration of 2009 May Archaeology Month. - April 22, 2009 - Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society
Trust for Architectural Easements' Successful Sustainability and Historic Preservation Discussion Series Hits the Road. Next Stop - Boston and NY
The Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press, co-sponsors of the successful and innovative Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series held from January to March in Washington, DC, are taking the popular discussion series on the road. The first panel... - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Cross Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating for Sound Fiscal Management from Non-Profit Watchdog Charity Navigator
Cross International, a South-Florida-based charity providing relief and development aid to the poor overseas, recently received a 4-star rating from industry watchdog Charity Navigator for its ability to effectively manage and grow its finances. - April 22, 2009 - Cross International
Public Service Fleet Managers to Take Part in NAFA's Roadeo
Motorcycle demonstrations, extrications, and car racing events are all part of NAFA's Annual Public Safety Roadeo. - April 22, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services and Other Organizations to Attend ARISE Life Skills Group Facilitator Training and Help At-Risk Youth Reshape Their Lives
ARISE Foundation will conduct the latest in a series of intensive staff training sessions that began in Washington in 2004. The training will assist the dedicated DYRS staff and others in teaching valuable life skills to the youth in their care. - April 22, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
650+ Students Across the Nation Join Forces to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Communities
More than 650 students at 11 college and university campuses across the nation are joining forces the week of April 20 to raise awareness of the need for clean drinking water in Africa. - April 22, 2009 - Nuru International
Ed Begley Jr Joins Non-Profit Start-Up Green Wish for Its Official Launch in Honor of Earth Day 2009
Headed by Actor Raphael Sbarge, Green Wish will Help Raise Funds for Local “Going Green” Projects in Communities across America. - April 21, 2009 - Green Wish Inc
Families Gather in Largo for 5th Anniversary Celebration of Local Support Group for Hydrocephalus
Several families gathered today in Largo Central Park for a picnic to celebrate five years and continue to build a local support group for families dealing with Hydrocephalus. Five years ago, Paula and her husband, Mark held their very first picnic at their home in hopes of finding other families... - April 21, 2009 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.
Obama Salute Benefit MP3 Single Released by One Heart for Kids and Celebrate Radio
An uplifting Yes We Can single for download with the voices of President Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy and titled Obama Inauguration Remix has been released by the non-profit Streetcats Foundation and international Celebrate Radio to benefit youth and is available... - April 20, 2009 - Streetcats Foundation
NetHope Increases Its Impact by Welcoming the Canadian Red Cross as Its Newest Member
The Canadian Red Cross, a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has become a federated member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and... - April 19, 2009 - NetHope
Plum Precious Gals for a Boutique Look at a Fraction of the Price
Plum Precious Gals makes beautifully embroidered shirts and dresses for little girls. They also sell handmade hair bows, hair bow holders, and other accessories for your angel who can have a boutique look at a fraction of the price. Plum Precious Gals donates a portion of our sales to support adoption in the US and around the world. You can visit them at http://www.plumpreciousgals.com to support adoption while you shop. - April 19, 2009 - Plum Precious Gals
Dji Dieng - an International Top Model Combating Malaria
On April 25th 2009 the International Malaria World-Day is celebrated. ZeroMalaria Association together with its supporters and Goodwill Ambassadors is engaged in the combat against malaria. - April 19, 2009 - ZeroMalaria e.V.
Golfers Hit Links to Benefit Children's Home
The 15th Annual Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Golf Outing is May 4th at Summit Hill Country Club. Just a few team and sponsorship slots are still available--get your registration in right away. - April 19, 2009 - Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
The Fleet Event for Everyone from Beginners to Experts
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents its annual Institute & Expo in New Orleans from April 25-28, 2009. Hundreds of fleet managers from the United States and Canada will take part in educational sessions ranging from beginner to advanced topics. - April 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Net Impact Austin One Year Anniversary Party
Come join their 1 year anniversary on April 23rd at J Black's. Chances for prizes, free food and drinks, and supporting great nonprofits. - April 19, 2009 - Net Impact Austin
Operation: Kid Equip Gains a Boost from Fiscal Sponsorship Under the North Woodward Community Foundation
Operation: Kid Equip's new agreement with the North Woodward Community Foundation will enhance the connectedness and quality of life for families in Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan. - April 19, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
IIMSAM Official Congratulates Manuel Chaves on His Inauguration as Deputy Prime Minister
Wishing all success to Manuel Chaves, IIMSAM’s official also expressed confidence that the friendly relations between the Middle East and the Spain will be further strengthened. - April 18, 2009 - IIMSAM
IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed to National Academy of Sciences Committee
The executive director of the IJIS Institute, Paul Wormeli, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on Law and Justice (CLAJ) of the National Academy of Sciences. The IJIS Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to merging the resources of industry with the interests of... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Participates in Microsoft’s First Worldwide Public Safety Symposium
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on mission-critical information sharing, was invited to participate in MicrosoftCorp.’s first Worldwide Public Safety Symposium(PSS), April 14 - 16, 2009, at Microsoft Worldwide Headquarters in Redmond, Wa. In addition to several other... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
Outstanding Supporters Honoured by Family Holiday Association
The Family Holiday Association honoured supporters including Thomson Airways, Flagship Consulting and First Great Western at the UK holiday charity’s annual supporters’ reception on Tuesday. Thomson Airways received the Founders’ Bowl in recognition of the company’s... - April 18, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Casey Cares Foundation Helps the Planet as Well as Critically Ill Children
The Casey Cares Foundation winds up with wind energy for this coming Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Powered with 100% wind energy using offsets from Clean Currents, the charity will save 24% on utility costs allowing that savings to be used for their uplifting programs for critically ill children. Additionally, switching to wind energy reduces the amount of gas emissions in the environment, thus helping our sick children breathe better. - April 17, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
ARISE to Hold Essential Life-Skills Facilitator Training in West Palm Beach, FL
ARISE Life-Skills Facilitators learn how to conduct interactive group discussions and exciting activities with at-risk juvenile offenders, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the young people in their care. - April 17, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
NAFA, Mercury Ink Seminar Deal
NAFA Fleet Management Association and Mercury Associates, Inc. have reached an agreement to present NAFA Fleet Managmeent Seminars to areas like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. - April 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces New Financial Literacy Tool
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), an alliance partner and state coordinator for America’s Promise Alliance, is pleased to announce a new financial literacy tool now available for middle and high school students. The financial... - April 17, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Portuguese Businesses Offered Marketing Help by British Marketing Magician
Recession hit Portuguese businesses are to be offered free marketing advice by the man the BBC refer to as the Marketing Magician. UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is offering business marketing advice in a series of consultancy surgeries planned at venues in Lisbon and the Algarve during... - April 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates