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

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

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

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.

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

Star-Studded "I'm Good" Video Shoot and Youth Forum

(http://www.emptyvessel.org) Dr. Allean Varnado-Lang (Mother of Rapper/Producer Daz Dillinger and Aunt of Entertainer Snoop Dogg,) Empty Vessel Music, The Atlanta Dream Center, and Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. have joined, to invite the Atlanta-city public to be a part of a major music video shoot to... - January 26, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music

Forward Ever Backward Never Campaign Promotes Charitable Projects by Africans for Africa

A new, unique & critical effort to engage Africans abroad in the issues vital to the progress of the African continent. http://www.forward-ever.org - January 25, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation

ARISE Brings Vital Anger and Stress Management Training to the Tampa Bay Area Youth Services Staff

ARISE Foundation will conduct its CHOICES workshop Jan. 27-30 in Tampa at 5118 N. 56th St., Suite 206. BAYS operates 7 youth programs under the umbrella of the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice. The training will take place daily from 9AM to 4PM. - January 25, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

CHF International Joins NetHope Information Technology Collaboration

CHF International has become the 26th member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and conservation. NetHope enables members to extend their communications infrastructure and... - January 25, 2009 - NetHope

Garment Center Historic District Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Garment Center Historic District's Contributing Property Owners Now Eligible for Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Programs. - January 24, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

IMA World Health Receives $250,000 Gift from F. Dohmen Foundation

IMA World Health, a Maryland-based global health care nonprofit, was one of the first to receive a gift from a newly-formed foundation of the F. Dohmen Company. - January 24, 2009 - IMA World Health

Goodwill to Provide Career Training to Charleston Park Residents

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received a $40,000 grant from Lee County to provide career development services at the Charleston Park Community Center. This training should be of a great benefit to Charleston Park, as the community's residents have income and education levels well below the Florida state average. - January 24, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Chicago Motorcycle Show Supports Children of the Fallen January Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops

Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops, today announced that the 25th annual 2009 Chicago Motorcycle Show will donate a portion of the shows proceeds to Operation Ensuring Christmas. OEC provides children with Christmas gift cards during the holiday season, as well as a “Christmas in July” VIP theme park trip to Orlando, Florida. - January 23, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.

Western Washington Student Wins $7,000 Scholar at Sea Scholarship

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded the Spring 2009 Scholar at Sea Scholarship to Alexandra Gawron. The $ 7,000 scholarship will partially cover her participation in the Semester at Sea program, which allows students to visit nearly a dozen countries while studying on a... - January 23, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Co-Authors of New Book, "Mission Inc." to be Interviewed Live on Planet Good Radio

Kevin Lynch and Julius Walls, Jr., co-authors of the ground-breaking new book, "Mission, Inc.: The Practitioner's Guide to Social Enterprise," are scheduled for an interview next week on Planet Good Radio. They will discuss their views on what it takes to create a successful social enterprise. - January 23, 2009 - Planet Good Group, Inc.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Names Edith J. Castillo as Program Officer

Castillo's primary responsibility will be to provide program support for the New Economy Initiative. - January 23, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Burns Grove Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Poet’s Birth

Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life is encouraging people to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns on 25 January by supporting the creation of a Burns Grove of native trees in Scotland’s Caledonian Forest. “This is a fantastic way to honour Robert... - January 23, 2009 - Trees for Life

Triple Knot Productions Begins Production on Autism Documentary

Triple Knot Productions, an award winning production company has started production on it's latest educational and motivational film. The topic will be on two families who deal with Autistic children. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc

Triple Knot Productions Forms Partnership with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association

Triple Knot Productions, a non-profit video production in Florida partnered with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association of Boston. Together, they have formed, Achieve Through Motivation. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc

Private Cellar Treasures to Find New Homes at World’s Most Successful Charity Wine Auction

Prized wines and memorable events offered for auction at 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 22, 2009 - Naples Winter Wine Festival

Joan Siefert Rose to Speak at Women’s Edge Magazine Luncheon

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a nonprofit organization formed to stimulate the creation and growth of high-impact companies, has announced that Joan Siefert Rose, CED president, is scheduled to speak at the Women’s Edge magazine luncheon on Thursday, Jan. - January 22, 2009 - CED

Rising Star Hosts Olympics in Monterey. Exhibition Features State and Regional Champions.

Rising Star Gymnastics, the top gymnastics club in Monterey, announced today that it will host its annual Olympics in Monterey Exhibition and Barbeque on Saturday, January 31st from 1:30-4:00 PM at its gym at 2024 Del Monte Boulevard in Monterey. The event is sponsored by Boosters at Rising Star,... - January 22, 2009 - Rising Star Gymnastics

Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 Finds a Unique Way to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day

With a relationship spanning over a decade, UCP staff and Wyndmoor firefighters are at it again. - January 21, 2009 - Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1

NAFA’s 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards Seeks Submissions

NAFA has opened the submission process for the 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards. Awards will be handed out in April at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo in New Orleans. - January 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Rapper Daz Dillinger Set to Shoot Gospel Video with Mother, Dr. Allean Varnado Lang

Dr. Allean Varnado Lang, mother of Daz Dillenger and Snoop Dog's Aunt, will begin the video shoot of her single “I’m Good” on January 31st, 2009. Appearing with her on the track is Daz Dillinger, mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his... - January 21, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music

Portlanders Are Invited to Sponsor "A Rose in Guadalajara" as an Enduring Gift for Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day

Today, the Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) announced an opportunity to give a unique and enduring gift to loved one this Valentine’s Day. Beginning now through Feb. 14, 2009, the PGSCA invites the public to sponsor a “Rose in Guadalajara.” A tax-deductible donation of $50 or more in the name of one’s self, a loved one or a colleague will support maintenance of a rose bush in Jardin Portland. Visit www.jardinportland.com or call 503-232-7550. - January 20, 2009 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association

ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) to Hold “Party Hearty” Fundraiser at Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on February 12th, 2009

ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) is hosting a fundraising event, “Party Hearty” at the Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge on February 12th. Not only does ODAF promote organ donation awareness, it also focuses on the families of organ donor “heroes” who are left behind, providing scholarships for college and vocational schooling and funds for family necessities. - January 18, 2009 - Organ Donor Awareness Foundation

Spring is Coming -- So is HeartShare's Gala

HeartShare Human Services of New York announces the honorees for its annual Gala. - January 18, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Obama Transition Team to Propose Changes to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program

Expansion of federal historic preservation tax incentives will stimulate the economy and protect the environment. - January 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

The Founders Fund, Inc. Honors Scholarship Recipients

The Founders Fund, Inc. Holds Annual “Get Acquainted Luncheon” at the CLUB at Pelican Bay Honoring Scholarship Recipients of The Fund. - January 17, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.

Forbes Recognizes Maryland Nonprofit

IMA World Health was recently included in the Forbes' list of 20 most efficient large charities in the United States. - January 17, 2009 - IMA World Health

Empower Good Issues $100 Challenge

To celebrate the launch of a new Christian online community, Empower Good issues the $100 challenge. Contestants are invited to describe how they would change their world for $100. Contestants gain exposure for their cause and the winner, of course, receives $100. “We believe in the power of... - January 17, 2009 - Empower Good

PMRESTA Announces a New Course for Emergency Services Responders

EMS in Self-Defense and Use of Restraints is a Must Have Course for All Responders. - January 16, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy

Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom: Tips for Educators

NJCTS presents workshops for teachers on how effectively reach students with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders. - January 16, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

For Many Americans, Financial Resolutions Begin in April

From Spending Those Refund Checks to Planning Smarter, Savvy Ladies Offer Common-Sense Advice for New York Business Owners. - January 16, 2009 - Savvy Ladies

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