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New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on February 25. - February 14, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Berkeley Junior Wins $5,000 Study Abroad Scholarship
UC Berkeley student Andrew Adelman applied for the scholarship given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is spending the spring semester in Amman. - February 14, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
FIU Professor is Runner-up for Inspire Integrity Awards
Florida International University Faculty Fellow John Bailly will receive a $1,000 stipend and a $1,000 donation to his university's scholarship fund. - February 13, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
UMD Professor Wins Inspire Integrity Awards
UMD Professor John Pease will receive a $3,000 stipend and $2,000 donation to the University of Maryland's scholarship fund. - February 13, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The Founders Fund, Inc. Holds Scholarship Breakfast with Collier County High School Guidance Counselors
The Founders Fund, Inc. held its annual High School Counselor breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at the Club at Pelican Bay. The annual event was attended by a majority of Collier County High Schools and was aimed at gathering information about the number of anticipated graduates at each school, a... - February 13, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
GreaterGood Network’s Web Traffic Increases, Five Million Visitors “Click Here to Give” Each Month
The GreaterGood Network “Click to Give” websites experienced a significant increase in web traffic during the last half of 2008, enabling larger donations than ever before to charities devoted to improving the health and well-being of people, animals, and the planet. According to... - February 13, 2009 - GreaterGood
John W. Nick Foundation, a Male Breast Cancer Foundation is Hosting an Online Auction to Help Offset Loss of Donors
In this recession every industry is hurting. Charities are no exception. Please check out their auction and support a good cause. - February 13, 2009 - John W. Nick Foundation
Polish Media Seek UK "Ekspert" Advice on Branding a Country
During coffee break at a recent Marketing Masterclass UK marketing “ekspert”, Stefan Drew was surprised by a telephone call seeking his advice. The call was from Poland where a reporter wished to interview him about how countries like Poland, Namibia and China can brand... - February 13, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series
Experts to discuss how we regulate development to create a future that is environmentally, financially and socially sustainable. Panel Moderator: Rebecca Flora, Senior Vice President of Education and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council. Panelists: Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, Chris Zimmerman. - February 12, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Robert Cipriano Accepts Appointment to Board of Directors
American Foundation for Children with AIDS (“AFCA”) announced today the appointment of Robert Cipriano to the Board of Directors. Mr. Cipriano and AFCA have been exploring the many opportunities to expand AFCA’s work and impact throughout the continent of Africa over the past year. - February 12, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Paper Reveals Potential New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest mortality rate for gynecologic cancers because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. New effective therapies for the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer are urgently needed. A paper published February 9,... - February 11, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, U.s. Senators to Speak at 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 the speakers for the Biotech 2009 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. - February 11, 2009 - CED
Goodwill to Break Ground on LaBelle Apartment Complex: "Palmetto Ranch" Will Provide 14 Units for People with Physical Disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is preparing to break ground on what will be its 13th housing complex, and first in Hendry County. - February 11, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
America’s Team Charitable Foundation Announces the Presentation of the 2008 America’s Team Award to the New York Football Giants
Because of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, their outstanding teamwork, and their service to the community the New York Football Giants have been selected as the recipient of the 2008 America’s Team Award. - February 08, 2009 - America's Team Properties LLC
IMA President Paul Derstine Announces Retirement
Paul Derstine, president and chief executive officer of IMA World Health for 17 years, has announced his decision to retire late in 2009. During his tenure, IMA has grown from a small non-profit distributor of donated medical products to an internationally recognized leader in the global health... - February 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
The Moto-Angel Foundation to Exhibit at Chicago International Motorcycle Show
he Moto-Angel Foundation (TMAF), a non-profit organization focused upon providing assistance to rider, families and communities will be exhibiting at Booth #2348 at the Chicago International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont, IL on February 6-8th, 2009. Originally TMAF had arrangements to co-exhibit... - February 08, 2009 - The Moto-Angel Foundation
ARISE Foundation Provides Critical Life Skills Certification Training to Staff Members of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Life Skills Instructors learn how to conduct lively group discussions and activities with at-risk youth, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the youth in their care. - February 07, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Psychosocial Help for Traumatized Children is Urgent Priority for World Vision in Gaza
Child-friendly programs intervene to reach children and their mothers. - February 07, 2009 - World Vision US
Jenny Buccos Made Honorary Bedouin Man
Jenny M Buccos founded ProjectExplorer.org to foster a new generation of global citizens and found herself meeting Middle Eastern Royalty, having tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and even being made an honorary Bedouin Man in the Jordanian desert. - February 06, 2009 - ProjectExplorer
Goodwill Offers Secure Document Shredding Every Monday
"Secure Shred," a division of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida offers its shredding for confidential or sensitive documents every Monday at Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida's North Fort Myers processing plant. Goodwill created Secure Shred in 2007 in order to provide employment opportunities for persons with severe disabilities. - February 06, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
National Wheelchair Basketball Association National Championships to be One of Colorado’s Largest Athletic Events in 2009
For the first time, the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) will host its national championships for six different divisions all in one location, creating a huge single wheelchair basketball athletic event, and one of the largest athletic events in Colorado in 2009, with more than 1,000 male and female athletes with physical disabilities competing. - February 05, 2009 - Gold Crown Foundation
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Releases Podcast on 18th Annual Biotech 2009 Conference
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 podcast discussing CED’s Biotech 2009 conference... - February 05, 2009 - CED
South Coast Bayern U10 Girls Take Championship at 2009 Rich Bailey Girls Friendship Tournament
Offensive Onslaught and Tough Defense Propel SC Bayern U10 Girls Soccer Team the Title. - February 05, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club
PMRESTA is Pleased to Announce CPAP Training and Certification
Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Information Bulletin - #060 reads in part, ". . . .The Statewide BLS Protocols are written to allow EMS practitioners who have the appropriate training to administer CPAP in accordance with BLS Protocols or medical command orders." - February 05, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy
Diabetes Breakthrough May Lead to New Treatment for Children and Adults
A team of researchers from CureDM, Inc, in collaboration with the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) reported a ground breaking discovery with the potential to reverse type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In a paper published in Endocrine Practice, the leading peer-reviewed journal for... - February 05, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
NAFA’s 2008 Membership Drive Leads to 70 New Members
NAFA Fleet Management Association Gained 70 new Members through the Association’s latest Membership Drive. - February 04, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IIMSAM Middle East Regional Director Congratulates Obama on His Inauguration
IIMSAM official said that the enthusiastic support demonstrated by the American people during Obama’s election reflects their desire to see the change. He further expressed the best wishes for Obama's health and happiness and for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of the United States. - February 04, 2009 - IIMSAM
bmcoforum Calls on European Commission and Member States: No Additional Customs Duties on Mobile TV Enabled Mobile Phones and Their Components
The European Commission plans to confirm a special 14% tax for high-end mobile TV enabled mobile phones upon entry to the EU. This poses a risk for the development of Mobile TV into a mass-market service. - February 02, 2009 - BMCO Forum
Sports Gift Tops 100,000 in Sports Equipment Donations
Sports Gift, a local charity focused on providing sports to underprivileged children throughout the world and promoting sports related community service, announced today that it has surpassed 100,000 pieces of donated sports equipment. Established in 2002, Sports Gift collects and distributes... - February 01, 2009 - Sports Gift Inc.
Opportunities Available for Families of Children with Tourette Syndrome in North Jersey
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Rutgers University open a satellite clinic for TS families at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville. - February 01, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ARISE Brings Critical Anger and Stress Management Training to Staff at the Thompson Academy Residential Program for At-Risk Youth
ARISE Foundation will conduct two anger and stress management workshops February 2nd-3rd and 5th-6th for staff at the Thompson Academy, a residential program for at-risk and troubled youth. The training will take place at 8331 Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines, FL from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. - January 31, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Irving Ambucs Chapter Hosts Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott at National Ambucs Month Luncheon
College football stars Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott will be speaking at the Irving Ambucs chapter luncheon on February 12, 2009. - January 30, 2009 - Ambucs, Irving Chapter
DailyChallenge.org Experiences Growing Roster of Celebrity Challengers
Social Media Coupled with Celebrities Elevate Social Consciousness - January 30, 2009 - Dunn Capital
"Click to Give" Breast Cancer Site Raises More Than $1 Million for Free Mammograms
In January 2009, the National Breast Cancer Foundation recognized The Breast Cancer Site as a major benefactor in the fight against breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Site’s contributions to NBCF’s free mammogram program for women in need reached more than $1 million accumulative over... - January 30, 2009 - GreaterGood
Cross International Alliance Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Worldwide Aid to the Poor
Cross International Alliance, the affiliation of two South Florida-based international relief agencies, has reached a significant organizational milestone – the distribution of $1 billion worth of food, medicines and other resources to social outreaches in developing countries since its... - January 30, 2009 - Cross International
Muslim Charities Raise £7 Million for Gaza
One month on from the start of the conflict in Gaza five of the UK’s leading Muslim charities have raised more than £7 million to help the beleaguered Gazan population. - January 30, 2009 - Muslim Charities Forum
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces ‘Finding Your Next Career Opportunity’ Series
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that CED will host four seminars in February and March as part of the... - January 30, 2009 - CED
High-Achieving College Students Find Jobs, Internships and New Friends on NSCS Web site
Many high-achieving students join an honor society, pay the membership fee, get the pin and end their experience there. But for members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)—an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores—membership just got more dynamic. - January 29, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2009 Larry Goill Awards
NAFA is seeking submissions for the 2009 Larry Goill Awards, which will be presented in New Orleans this April at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo. - January 29, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Autism Event to be Held in Berks County
Registration Now Open for Symposium and Fair about Autism - January 28, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
Lupus Research Institute: New Study Confirms the Need for More Research Dollars
LRI responds to new study of lupus-related costs. - January 28, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
HUD Awards $2,000,000 to Goodwill for LaBelle Housing Construction
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received $2 million in funding to construct housing for people with disabilities in Hendry County. - January 28, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Natalie A. Zappella as Program Associate
Zappella will support programming and grant making activities of the Community Foundation, and explore the Foundation’s role in supporting older adults and livable communities in southeast Michigan. - January 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Seventh Annual Bethesda Triathlon Benefits Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks Announces Seventh Bethesda Triathlon The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the opening of registration for the 7th Bethesda Triathlon to benefit Autism Speaks. Event Chair Peter Beveridge will be... - January 28, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Justice Dept Intervene on Racial Tensions in Paris, TX (Public Meeting 1.29)
Department of Justice mediators are addressing racial conflict in Paris, TX after the death of resident Brandon McClelland. - January 27, 2009 - Lone Star Legal Aid
New Educational Program Announced: Empower Socially Responsible Leaders in Africa
Educate! Develops a New Program to Reach 375 Students in 2009. Educate!, an organization that aims to empower the next generation of socially responsible leaders in Africa, announced a new two-year program, the Educate! Experience, that will reach 375 high school students across Uganda in February... - January 27, 2009 - Educate!
International Suicide Prevention Association Offers Hope During Tough Economic Times
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has published a paper entitled, “Suicide and the economic depression: reflections on suicide during the Great Depression” which concludes that there was only a slight increase in deaths by suicide during the Great Depression. - January 26, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Fab Four Mania Coming to San Diego to Raise Funds for the Vision of Children Foundation
The Vision of Children Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, announced that the Fab Four, the ultimate Beatles tribute, will be performing at its annual benefit concert on May 2, 2009. The concert will be held in the state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall located in Sorrento Valley. The Beatles-themed evening promises to deliver a groovy time including cocktails and hor d'oeuvres served in an electrifying sixties atmosphere. - January 26, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation