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Spare Some for Autism Second Annual Bowling Challenge Raises $18,000 for Autism Awareness
Foundation Set to Hold its First Kids Golf Challenge in August. - May 07, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism
Media Coverage Invited: Women Celebrate Mother's Day by Building South Bronx Habitat Homes, May 9
Reporters are invited to cover all-women volunteer construction crews as they celebrate Mother's Day on Sat., May 9, by building affordable Habitat-NYC homes in the South Bronx, NY. - May 07, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity - New York City
How to Enjoy 'Tax-Free' Living Tomorrow When You Take This Action Today
Research by the Foundation for Financial Freedom, LLC of Oak Brook Illinois, reveals a unique “gift” in IRS tax regulations that allows tax-free living for any taxpayer who takes action today. This gift requires special preparation now to take full advantage of a limited opening in 2010... - May 07, 2009 - Foundation for Financial Freedom
Emerging Science Reveals Methods for Solving Global Issues
Behavior Analysts Present Latest Advances in the Science of Influencing Behavior - May 06, 2009 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
Nationwide American Cancer Society Study Looks to Union & Middlesex County, NJ for Participants
New Jersey Residents Can Have Direct Impact on Cancer Research. A Little of your time can make a Huge difference in the Fight Against Cancer. - May 06, 2009 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
H2OurLife: Now is Not Soon Enough
Art students from Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina are painting a picture of the water crisis facing local and international wildlife and human populations in an effort to encourage the public to become part of the solution. - May 04, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
21st Annual Crozier Gala Celebrates the Heart of Service with Valley Wide Representation
The 21st Annual Crozier Gala, Arizona’s premier Catholic black-tie fund-raising event, took place on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Attended by 600 guests, the Gala raised over $175,000 which will directly benefit Catholic schools, Communications, Christian... - May 04, 2009 - Catholic Community Foundation
SanKritiLaya Unveils Fall 2009 Classic Concert Tour Schedule
SanKritiLaya, the budding Silicon Valley non-profit organization dedicated to the recognition & advancement of Classical finearts talent, have announced their Fall 2009 schedule. The renowned perfectionists, Hyderabad Brothers, figure in the vocal concert tour. RK Shriramkumar, a top-flight carnatic classical violinist, is on his maiden solo tour of the US, is featuring in the other, Instrumental concert & lecture-demonstration tour of North America. - May 04, 2009 - SanKritiLaya
Dogtown Group and Shar Pei Rescuers First Winners in New Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge
Supporters of Best Friends Animal Society and Operation Scarlet turned out enough online voting to secure $1,000 grants in The Animal Rescue Site’s current $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. - May 02, 2009 - GreaterGood
Time Has Already Sprung Forward This Year. So Have GVI.
Global Vision International (GVI) are pleased to announce that a number of new programs are now running, including a unique opportunity in Laos, and the chance to change a life for the better in Mombasa, Kenya. - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Experience is (Usually) the Name of the Game
"Experience Required"... sound familiar? This needs to longer be the case with Global Vision International (GVI). - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
One Year After Myanmar Cyclone, Upcoming Farming Season Critical for Recovery
World Vision reaches nearly 350,000 survivors in Myanmar with aid and assistance, but says much still needs to be accomplished. New elevated, concrete schools will serve as community shelters in future emergencies. - May 02, 2009 - World Vision US
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Launches 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Web Site
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 launched the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball’s Web site at www.ncedball.org. The Web site was created by Northbend Web Services with... - May 02, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Legally Blind, Musical Artist JP Corwyn Chooses a 501(c) 3 Music Company Over the Traditional Industry Route
Releases single “I Will Wait” for Distribution on Empty Vessel Music - May 02, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music
Slump City
Presents the work of three emerging artists whose visionary and haunting work combines gothic fantasy, poetic social realism and psycho-geography to imagine the urban periphery. - May 01, 2009 - [ space ]
Team Enable Competes in St. Andrews Triathlon
Enable America launches a new awareness campaign, called Team Enable. The program is designed to encourage physical activity by people with disabilities. To mark its inauguration, Team Enable competed in the St. Andrews triathlon, fielding a team that included two blind competitors. - May 01, 2009 - Enable America
Rescuing Christmas, Inc. Launches to Preserve Christmas and Easter One Advertisement at a Time
Rescuing Christmas, Inc. (www.RescuingChristmas.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping the words and meanings of Christmas and Easter alive in the public domain through the purchase of advertising space in all media outlets launched today. - May 01, 2009 - Rescuing Christmas, Inc.
Rapper Queen Pen Pairs Up with Local Non-Profit to Bring Kids and Incarcerated Parents Together
The challenges facing children impacted by parental incarceration are significant, wide-ranging and potentially devastating. Queen Pen has become a more outspoken advocate for these children by participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings and raising funds and awareness for these free Father’s Day field trips - May 01, 2009 - Children of Promise, NYC (cpnyc.org)
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Across North America in April and May
Sikhcess™ volunteers prepare to feed homeless communities in honor of Vaisakhi, a celebration of selfless service, equality, and ‘giving back’ during India’s harvest season in the months of April and May. - April 30, 2009 - Sikhcess
Unity in Motion Inc. Granted 501(c)(3) Status
Unity in Motion, Inc. (UIM), a youth-focused social service organization in Milwaukee, WI today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. - April 30, 2009 - Unity in Motion, Inc.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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