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Know if Your Tax Preparer is Legit

The California Tax Education Council warns to beware of illegal tax preparers. - March 05, 2009 - California Tax Education Council

Club Soccer: South Coast Bayern Girls U9 Soccer Team Wins CSL/US Club California Cup

SC Bayern U9 Girls Soccer Win Again at Cal Cup in San Bernardino, CA – Third Straight Tournament Title. - March 05, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club

Flying for Kosovo

An El Paso resident and native Kosovo pilot is planning to fly throughout most of Central and South America, in order to gain recognition for Kosovo’s newfound independence from Serbia, in a trip planned for early March. James Berisha, 37, of Brestovc, Kosovo, is planning to depart in his... - March 05, 2009 - Flying for Kosovo

Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Local Residents’ Efforts to List Breed’s Hill Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places

If approved, the Breed’s Hill Historic District in Charlestown, MA will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and will be an expansion of the Monument Square Historic District listed on the National Register in 1987. “The National Register of Historic Places is the... - March 04, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

March 4th Declared “Gentlemen, Hug Your Bride” Day by Michelle’s Angels Foundation

On March 4, 2009 on the anniversary of Michelle Renee Knoll’s death, that spirit of support will come full circle as Michelle’s Angels Foundation presents its first annual “Gentlemen, Hug Your Bride” Day. - March 04, 2009 - Michelle’s Angels Foundation, Inc.

One Night Only Exclusive Event

A one night only exclusive event/ auction is being held from 7pm on Friday the 6th March at the Ferreira gallery in Los Angeles. This will be a special fundraising event, with opportunity to view and purchase the unique elephant paintings as well as enjoy hor'd'oeurves, drinks and live entertainment. - March 04, 2009 - DCCT

The Vision of Children Foundation Welcomes Sycuan and County of San Diego as Sponsors of Concert for a Cure

Two Organizations Join Local Businesses in Supporting Key Fundraising Effort of VOC, a Non-profit Organization Focused on Finding a Cure for Hereditary Childhood Blindness. - March 02, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation

International Supervisor of Women of New Pentecostal Church Elected Treasurer of Global Organization

Mother Adell Dickinson Elected Treasurer for Global Projects. - March 02, 2009 - Mother Adell Dickinson

Eastern Congo: U.N . Must Prioritize Protection, Not Combat, Warns World Vision

As U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon visits eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan troops prepare to leave the country, aid agency World Vision urges the U.N. peacekeeping force, MONUC, to recommit to protecting civilians above all else. Debate over MONUC's role in the joint offensive... - March 01, 2009 - World Vision US

Communities in Schools of North Carolina Partners with Johnson Automotive

Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), has announced that the organization is partnering with Johnson Automotive to hold a reverse raffle to benefit CISNC. Through the partnership, CISNC and Johnson Automotive will sell a maximum of... - February 28, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina

Casey Cares Foundation Family Featured on CBS Evening News

Nine year old Eric W. lost his battle with cancer in 2006. His identical twin brother, Aaron, has had a difficult time coping. His pediatrician suggested that he focus on what he loves doing most - baking. Aaron recently started baking cookies and is donating a portion of the proceeds to help the Casey Cares Foundation, a charity who helped Aaron and Eric's family throughout Eric's illness. The story will be featured this Friday, Feb. 27th on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. - February 27, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation

The Brain Injury Association of Connecticut Announces Concussion Awareness is the March 2009 Brain Injury Awareness Theme

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. BIAC is a NFP organization that supports brain injury survivors and their families while increasing community understanding of brain injury and its prevention. This is accomplished through a variety of programs and services provided free of charge. - February 27, 2009 - Brain Injury Association of Connecticut

Kids Cheer as Lawmakers Applaud New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

NJCTS Youth Spokesman says “The kids of New Jersey cannot speak for themselves” and encourages lawmakers not to forget the 28,000 NJ children with TS. - February 27, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

South Coast Bayern U10 and U11 Girls Advance to Championship Weekend of CSL/US Club California Cup

SC Bayern U10 and U11 Girls Showcase Tough Defense to Move On in Cal Cup - February 27, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club

South Coast Bayern U9 Girls Headed to Semi-Finals in The CSL/US Club California Cup

SC Bayern U9 Girls Go Undefeated in Pool Play and Advance at The Cal Cup in San Bernardino, CA. - February 27, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club

LaBelle Housing for People with Disabilities Moves One Step Closer

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. has broken ground on Palmetto Ranch, a 14-unit apartment complex designed for people with disabilities in LaBelle, FL. - February 26, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Eduminder Meets with Senator John Kerry's Office - Senator John Kerry’s Office Offers to Assist Eduminder in Efforts to Help Schools

The Eduminder senior team members met with Senator John Kerry’s office and received information, guidance and promises of future assistance in securing possible federal support for Eduminder in its mission to provide primary and secondary schools solutions for the education of children. - February 26, 2009 - Eduminder

Unemployed May Recover 401k Losses from Their Employer

Research reveals a hidden “loophole” in government regulations that may allow (un)employed workers to recover financial losses in 401K plans from their (ex)employers. - February 26, 2009 - Foundation for Financial Freedom

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Raises Money and Awareness for Africa: Hosts VIP Party Fundraiser to Support African Cause at the Hotel Icon to Raise >$5000

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, whose mission is to “provide access to education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa,” hosts invite-only VIP party on Saturday, 3/20/09 (7 –10 pm @ Hotel Icon, Downtown Houston). Event is also the Exclusive VIP Pre-Party for DJ Pete Tong/Deadmau5’s concert. The party will raise awareness about The EFHF as a nonprofit charity, as well as the need for support for basic education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa - February 25, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation

A Night of Mystery and Intrigue to Benefit Critically Ill Children from the Casey Cares Foundation

The Casey Cares Foundation's 9th Annual Gala happens Saturday, March 28th, 2009 at the Grand Lodge Bonnie Blink Room. Seating is limited. Tickets on sale now, but sell out fast. Visit www.CaseyCaresFoundation.org or call 443-568-0064. - February 25, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation

As State Economy Suffers, California Non-Profit Gets Creative - House Raffle Provides Critical Funding

California’s economy is at it’s worst, and while most California businesses are feeling the pressure, at least one California non-profit is making their own way instead. DesertArc is a non-profit organization that supports developmentally disabled people in the Coachella valley area. - February 25, 2009 - DesertArc

World-Class Wines Chosen at Virginia Wine Showcase™

People’s Choice Medallions to be Awarded to Eleven Virginia Wines. - February 25, 2009 - Farm Wineries council, Inc.

Triple Knot Productions Seeks Generous Donors

Triple Knot Productions, a 501 (c) 3, not for profit video production company seeks donations and funding. Triple Knot Productions specializes in documentaries about individuals living with disabilities and how they overcome them. - February 25, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc

Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s Biotech 2009 Shatters Attendance Record

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 CED’s Biotech 2009 conference, held Feb. 16-17 at the Raleigh... - February 25, 2009 - CED

Doing Good One Search or One Purchase at a Time

What if even a fraction of the $140 billion generated by search engine advertisers* and online shopping was directed towards the prevention of child abuse. That is the concept behind GoodSearch.com a new search engine powered by Yahoo! GoodSearch donates 50% of its revenue, approximately a penny... - February 24, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club

LayZgreenPeople and YouTube Celebrities Launch a Website for the Individual with Green Deficit Disorder

"Comedy Central meets the Environment." LayZgreenPeople.com targets the beginner level Green person who may not frequent Green websites, but is well-intentioned and wants to do more for the Environment. - February 22, 2009 - LayZgreenPeople.com

Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. Taps Non-Profit Veteran as Its Executive Director

Pier A. Hickman Blake named Foundation's new Executive Director and Chief Development Officer. - February 22, 2009 - Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.

EDSPA Comments on Octuplet Birth

Published research confirms that these guidelines set out by ASRM and SART have led to a marked reduction in the number of high order multiple births. - February 21, 2009 - EDSPA

Legends and Innovators Incl. Ali and Ludacris Honored @ the Inaugural … Legacy of Firsts: Bridging Generations of Leadership

AQUA-LYNK.com Project: The Butler Street YMCA celebrated its 114-year-old heritage of leadership with Atlanta’s “leading men and women” on Saturday, January 31, 2009. “It was a pleasure to be part of this historic event for the Y and the community at large. Butler Street YMCA has been known for community and business leadership throughout the years, and the direction of Legacy of Firsts is yet another bold step in that direction,” according to Xernona Clayton, Founder, of the Trumpet Awards. - February 21, 2009 - Butler Street YMCA

Communities in Schools of North Carolina Releases Podcast on Kramden Institute Partnership

Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org) has announced the formal release of an audio podcast featuring Linda Harrill, president and CEO of CISNC, and Mark Dibner, executive director of Kramden Institute. In the podcast, Harrill and Dibner discuss why the organizations... - February 21, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina

South Florida Not-for Profit Organization Fosters Strong Partnership with Woman Inc Crisis Center to Help Victims of Domestic Violence in Jamaica

The Caribbean Music Alliance, Inc. a South Florida Not-For-Profit Organization dedicated to fighting crime & poverty in the Caribbean has teamed up with twenty-five year old Kingston based Woman Inc Crisis Center, to provide help and support to the women in Jamaica who are victims of Domestic... - February 20, 2009 - Caribbean Music Alliance, Inc

Five Things "Slumdog Millionaire" Didn't Tell You

World Vision says children in India face more obstacles than film depicts "Don’t just be entertained; do something" "More than 26 million children, or the populations of greater Los Angeles and Chicago combined, live in India’s slums," said Jayakumar Christian,... - February 20, 2009 - World Vision US

ARISE Foundation Announces the Creation of an Exciting Series of New, Eye-Opening Motivational Posters, Each Featuring an Important for At-Risk Youth.

Posters offer straightforward messages on essential subjects such as drug abuse, dropout and domestic violence prevention. - February 20, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

Who Will be 2009 Travel Pub Quiz Champions? Will Anyone be Able to Triumph Over the Geniuses at Hotels.com?

The Family Holiday Association and ABTA Greater London Region are calling for travel companies to sign up to compete on 18 March in London in the annual Travel Pub Quiz held in aid of the holiday charity that gives a break to disadvantaged children. In 2008, the Hotels.com Wake Up Happy! Team... - February 20, 2009 - Family Holiday Association

Stimulus Bill is Victory for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities scored a major victory in the economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama. Businesses owned by people with disabilities are to be given consideration in stimulus contracts issued by the Secretary of the Treasury. The action is the result of efforts by U.S. - February 19, 2009 - Enable America

Economic Stimulus Provides Funding for Fleets

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which includes a significant amount of funds for fleets, will be of interest to fleet managers. - February 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Spare Some for Autism Announces Sponsors and Chairperson for 2009 Bowling Challenge

Carolina Hurricanes and NBC17 Will Present 2nd Annual Fundraiser. - February 18, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism

Charity Seeks Holiday Donations for National Online Auction Event

The charity Family Holiday Association is appealing to travel companies to donate holidays to be auctioned in national online event Holiday2Help, to be held on www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk in March 2009. The donated holidays will be auctioned to the public, with the winners taking the holiday, the... - February 18, 2009 - Family Holiday Association

City of Raleigh Proclaims Feb. 16 Biotechnology Day in Honor of CED’s Biotech 2009

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 City of Raleigh has issued a proclamation dedicating Monday,... - February 18, 2009 - CED

Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Historic Preservation Advocates in New Jersey

The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through easement donations. The Trust protects more than 800 historic buildings across the United States. For more information about the Trust’s local preservation efforts, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program and the donation process, please contact the Trust at 1-888-831-2107 or visit www.architecturaltrust.org. - February 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series – How We Regulate Development – February 23, 2009

Experts – Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, and Chris Zimmerman - will discuss how we regulate development to create an environmentally, financially and socially sustainable future. Rebecca Flora, Senior VP of Education and Research at the US Green Building Council will moderate. - February 17, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Real Men Cook in Miami

Real Men Cook, a charity organization which is based out of Chicago, Illinois is coming to Miami. The organization holds an annual event each year on Father’s Day in top cities throughout the U.S. This year's 20th event, will be hosted by Executive Chef Ron Duprat. - February 16, 2009 - Ron Duprat Foundation

1st Annual Multi-Cultural, "We Are One" Festival in Historic Eatonville, Florida

A multi-cultural, family friendly, community celebration with entertainment, music, food, local and state elected officials, future and former candidates of all party affiliations. - February 16, 2009 - Metropolitan Orange Democratic Black Caucus

South Coast Bayern U9 Girls Win 2009 Rich Bailey Girls Friendship Tournament

Suffocating Defense and Clutch Scoring Give SC Bayern U9 Girls Soccer Team the Championship. - February 16, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club

South Coast Bayern Announced National High School Letter of Intent (NLI) Signings and Announcements

Members of the Cal South 2008 National State State Cup and South Coast Bayern Boys U17 Program announced their college choices at a Press conference on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 1:15pm. Location: South Coast Bayern Office, 18141 Beach Blvd., #395, Huntington Beach CA 92648. - February 16, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club

The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards

The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation

CED Releases Podcast on the State of Biotechnology in North Carolina

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 release of a new podcast discussing the current state of... - February 15, 2009 - CED

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