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Living Measure and KiRette Couture Present Threads for A Cause: A Fashion Show Benefiting GEMS
From Fashion Week to Fashion Avenue, NY has been called the fashion capital of the world. NY is also a leading entry, transit and destination point for human sex trafficking victims. On June 3, 2009, Living Measure and KiRette Couture will bring attention to this cause, through Threads For A Cause: A Fashion Show Benefiting GEMS. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Boucarou lounge in the LES. - June 03, 2009 - Living Measure
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Lymphoma
Ryan, a Paducah native, who is battling lymphoma, a life-threatening type of cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate gaming and fishing shopping spree to Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region and... - June 03, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Columbine 10th. Anniversary 1 Hour Radio Special Available from Celebrate Radio to Stations at Nominal Charge, Features Relatives and Friends of Those Who Lost Lives
Reaching Up Radio is syndicating to radio a 1-hr. special for the 10th. Anniversary of the Columbine High School tragedy. It features family and friends of the students killed at Columbine along with music written to commemorate the massacre and offers hope and blessings that came out of the unforgettable event. - June 03, 2009 - Streetcats Foundation
18th Annual "Coley for the Kids" Golf Tournament Supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
The Coley for the Kids golf tournament will be held on June 7th and 8th at the BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton, Georgia. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. - June 03, 2009 - Coley For the Kids
ARISE Helps Florida’s Juvenile Justice Staff Master the Art of Staff Training
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives participants the knowledge and confidence they need to become leaders and teach others how to conduct two-day life skills facilitator training. - June 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Easter Seals Annual Walk With Me to Raise Funds and Awareness
A Family Event for All Fitness Levels. - June 02, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
NSCS Announces Finalists for National Grant Competition
he National Society of Collegiate Scholars is proud to announce the finalists of The Engaging Race, a $1,000 service initiative grant competition. - May 31, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
The March of Washingtons Distributes $30,000 for Antimalarial Drugs in Uganda
The March of Washingtons – the first broad-based campaign to increase access to high-quality antimalarial drugs in Africa has just made its first donation. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) have been delivered to Soft Power Health’s clinic in Uganda - recognized as having... - May 31, 2009 - Africa Fighting Malaria
Pakistan's Host Families on Brink of Their Own Displacement, World Vision Warns
*Culture of hospitality pushed to its limits as communities provide refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing violence *Hosts selling assets and sharing everything they have, risking extreme poverty and their own displacement *A host villager agonizes, "It will be easier to die than to ask the displaced to leave." - May 30, 2009 - World Vision US
May Winners in The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com Challenge Range from Montana to Maryland
More than 1.6 million votes have been cast in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge and another four rescue organizations received “weekly winner” grants of $1,000 in May: Seminole County Animal Services in Florida, Rolling Dog Ranch in Montana, Community Animal... - May 30, 2009 - GreaterGood
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
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 that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of... - May 30, 2009 - CED
Walkers Register for 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes
A record number of teams have registered for the 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes® benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Kentucky Region. Walk for Wishes will be on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Keeneland Race Track, Versailles... - May 29, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
First East African Certified as Master of Revenue Assurance Management (CM-RAM)
The Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) is proud to announce the certification of its first Master of Revenue Assurance Management from East Africa. Mark, the first East African to certify, lives in a country that has experienced decades of political upheaval and violence. - May 29, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Planning Underway for Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region announced today that planning was well underway for Wish Ball 2009: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include... - May 29, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Cedille Records Now Distributed by Naxos in Western Hemisphere
Cedille Records, Chicago’s acclaimed, independent nonprofit classical record company, has joined Naxos of America’s family of distributed labels. Naxos of America this month became exclusive distributor of all Cedille Records titles in the United States and Canada and, through its... - May 29, 2009 - Cedille Records
Classical Label's Uptempo Sampler CD Aims to Energize
Upbeat classical music with a “propulsive rhythmic energy” suited to exercise, driving, and other active pursuits awaits listeners on a new compilation CD titled "Cedille on the Move: High-Energy Tracks from Chicago’s Classical Record Label" (Cedille Records CDR 8002, $8. - May 29, 2009 - Cedille Records
Kelsey Smith Foundation Awards 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Shawnee Mission West Senior
Greg and Missey Smith awarded the 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Bruce Georgiana, a Shawnee Mission West High School Senior. - May 29, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
RideClean Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Sport
Organization Created by Amateur and Professional Cyclists Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Cycling and Competitive Sport - May 28, 2009 - RideClean
Homeless Shelter Honors Six Graduating Residents
Ground Zero Rescue, a tri-county homeless shelter, kicked off a celebration service on Saturday in honor of six shelter residents who successfully completed the 90-day Center of Hope course program. A cookout, sponsored by the Sunset Café located in Samson, Alabama and hosted by Abundant... - May 28, 2009 - Ground Zero Rescue Missions
Former CPIA Board Member Confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that a former board member was just confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy last week. Kristina M. Johnson, most recently Provost at Johns Hopkins University, had served as director of the National Science Foundation Engineering... - May 28, 2009 - Colorado Photonics Industry Association
NSCS Announces the 2009 GEICO Achievement Award Recipients
Daniel DeMaiolo of Youngstown State University and Kristen Hicks of the University of California - Riverside, have received the GEICO Achievement Award, a $1,000 scholarship awarded to two members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and... - May 28, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Communities in Schools of Brunswick County Receives GlaxoSmithKline Ribbon of Hope Grant
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 Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, in collaboration with Mad Science, the Ingram Planetarium, the Museum of Coastal Carolina and the Bald Head Island Conservancy, has received the $25,000 GlaxoSmithKline Ribbon of Hope grant. - May 28, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith for Roseland Borough Council
The Roseland Republican Committee proudly announces the kick off of their 2009 campaign. - May 28, 2009 - Committee To Elect Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith
Walk Tia's Way 5k
Battle the life threatening disease Cervical Cancer. 5k Fort Dupont Park Sept 19 2009 in Washington DC. Walk with them. info@tiasway.com. - May 27, 2009 - Tia's Way Inc.
Marketing Magician "Gets Real" with Exclusive Portuguese Agreement
Exclusive agreement to help Portuguese businesses announced by Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew and English language paper, website and radio station - May 27, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Project Lifesaver Program to Receive Statewide Recognition
Project Lifesaver International is proud to announce recognition as the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2009 Best Practice Award winner in the Senior Safety category within the Commonwealth of Virginia. - May 26, 2009 - Project Lifesaver
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer Fall 2009 Registration
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer has served the East Valley for over 30 years (Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, & Maricopa). Now accepting registrations for the fall 2009 upcoming season. - May 26, 2009 - Rio Salado Pop Warner
"American Bikers for Charities™" Located in Cheyenne, WY Are Hosting the "Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Run" June 13, 2009
Due to the horrific story based around a 2 year old little girl named Katelynn Stinnett, local Bikers in Cheyenne, WY have started a New Group in order to support Child Abuse in Wyoming. A.B.F.C.™ was originated in January of 2009 in Cheyenne, WY. - May 24, 2009 - American Bikers For Charities
Glenn Beck to Keynote Gala - George Wythe University's Singular Mission: "Building Statesmen" - National Shortage of Statesmen Addressed by Debut of Online Training
National radio and TV personality Glenn Beck will deliver the keynote address at George Wythe University’s (GWU) annual black-tie fundraiser Gala on the evening of May 30, 2009, in the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol. Emphasis will be placed on the 17-year-old private liberal arts... - May 24, 2009 - George Wythe University
ARISE Will Present Its Life-Changing Training Programs at the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL
Dozens of representatives from juvenile justice and nonprofit organizations will engage in a presentation outlining the remarkable ARISE Life Skills and CHOICES training programs. - May 23, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
UMD Professor Honored with Inspire Integrity Award
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars honored Dr John Pease with the Inspire Integrity Award on Thursday at the University of Maryland Sociology Department Awards Ceremony. The Inspire Integrity Award is the nation's only student-nominated faculty award that recognizes professors for their... - May 22, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
$15 Million to Develop New University Prep Science & Math High School on Detroit’s Riverfront
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Thompson Educational Foundation and University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) today announced the beginning of renovation and construction for a new high school on Detroit’s near-east side. - May 22, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
First Star's Sixth Annual ‘Come Be a Kid Again’ Celebration for Children's Rights, May 30, 2009 at Historic Wilshire Ebell
Event Honors Humanitarians and Visionaries for their devotion to helping children. First Star to Honor Jeff Bleich, Special Counsel to the President; Melissa Helmbrecht, Chair and CEO, SplashLife, Inc.; and Howard T. Owens, Managing Director of Reveille, LLC and Marnie Owens, Co-Founder of Baby2Baby, along with their two daughters.Fox 11 News’ Christine Devine Returns as Host; Tony Nominated Susan Egan to perform. - May 22, 2009 - First Star
Dream Power Foundation Launches the "Shooting Star Kids" Fundraising Campaign with a Community Culture Celebration
Non-profit movie kicks-off fundraising campaign with free community event and first public preview of Star Kids - May 22, 2009 - Dream Power Foundation
21st Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle/Car Show Memorial Weekend Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops and Paragons Promotion, today announced that a portion of the proceeds from the 21st Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle and Car Show will be donated to OEC. The event will feature a Motorcycle Show,... - May 21, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
New Online Greenhouse Gas Calculator Takes the Guesswork Out of Measuring and Managing Vehicle Fleet Emissions
The EDF-NAFA Fleet Emissions Tool uses fuel consumption data to help fleet managers cut costs while "greening" their fleets. - May 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Health System Fixes Needed for Success of Pandemic Vaccines in Poor Countries, Aid Group Says
Systems to immunize, monitor and treat still lacking in many developing countries. World Health Assembly must push anew for primary health care, better living conditions. - May 21, 2009 - World Vision US
20% of CDRs Not Forwarded to Mediation, 16% of Revenue Assurance Professionals Cannot Name Brand of Mediation System
According to a new study by the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA), a significant number of telecommunications carriers, rather than forwarding all CDRs to a mediation system, instead bypass mediation and forward CDRs to a data warehouse or fraud management system. “By... - May 21, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Clark Joins Nationwide Movement to Celebrate "25 Years of Hope"
Event scheduled on June 12th to Honor Survivors and Remember Those Lost to Cancer. - May 21, 2009 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
College Students Raise Funds to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Families
First Annual BH2O+ Clean Water Awareness Event Draws 950+ Students Nationwide; Nuru International and Living Water International to Drill Four Deep Water Wells in Kenyan Schools. - May 20, 2009 - Nuru International
7 Tips for Choosing a Retirement Community
Free resource from ACTS Retirement-Life Communities helps consumers ask the right questions and sort through the maze of senior housing options. - May 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Johnny Rowlands to Emcee Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic
Johnny Rowlands to Emcee Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic. Johnny Rowlands, Kansas City area on-camera reporter and traffic helicopter pilot will be the event emcee at the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic on Monday July 20, 2009. - May 20, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills Will Assist 1 More Family in 2009 as Part of $24 Million Effort Across the U.S.
The alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to build hope for low-income families amidst economic difficulties as the mortgage crisis unfolds nationwide. Since 2005, it has given more than 1,000 families an opportunity to achieve the... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Thrivent Kickoff is Good News for Affordable Housing in Aberdeen
Times are tough and the construction of new homes has slowed considerably across the country. But here in Aberdeen the Ivy family will mark an important milestone in the construction of their new home—and the community is invited to join in on the fun. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Lowe's How-to Clinics Teach Women Construction Skills
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and Lowe’s have the answer. As the 2009 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics May 23rd and May... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Troops Team Up for Habitat
On Friday, March 27, Charlie Company from the 319th MI Battalion arrived at the Habitat warehouse ready to work. Led by Lieutenant Josh Nunally, the group of about 30 troops completed the finish work on four sheds and built one from scratch that will eventually be placed in homeowners’ back... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Town of Aberdeen & Habitat Work Together on Blyther Street Burn
The Blyther family watched as their old homeplace burned and although the memories were bittersweet, two of the sisters were happy to see the neighborhood improving. Two dilapidated abandoned houses, occupied years ago by Blyther family members, were burned to the ground by the Town of Aberdeen and... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
IFIS Proud to Announce New Edition of Popular Food Science & Technology Dictionary
Leading food science publisher IFIS (International Food Information Service) announce publication of the new and updated IFIS Dictionary of Food Science & Technology Second Edition. - May 20, 2009 - IFIS