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Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Sales Far Exceed Expectations
Kroger Grocery Stores in the late summer launched Mission Grounds in its Atlanta stores. Sales have far exceeded expectations as people have fallen in love with this Costa Rican Coffee and the opportunity to help homeless children. - October 31, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
21st Annual Crozier Gala Committee Inspired to Serve - Major Catholic Community Foundation Fundraiser Kicks Off
The Valley’s premier Catholic social event, the 21st annual Crozier Gala will be held May 2, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore. Raising funds to support the work of the Catholic Community Foundation, it is the result of long-term planning by a volunteer Gala Committee. The Committee gathered Sept. - October 30, 2008 - Catholic Community Foundation
International Affairs Council Announces North Carolina’s 2009 American Marshall Memorial Fellows
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the 2009 North Carolina Marshall Memorial Fellows (MMF) given by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The 2009 American Marshall Memorial Fellows will each spend 23 days in Europe... - October 30, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Neuro Vision Technology Named Hottest Company at ANZA Gateway to US Summit
Brain-Training System for Traumatic Brain Injury Vision Improvement Wins ANZA Technology Network Guy Manson Award. - October 29, 2008 - ANZA Technology Network
Holiday Gifts from The Hunger Site Help Feed Those in Need
More than 220,000 individuals visit The Hunger Site daily. During the holiday season, many visitors not only do their free click for charity but also shop to give more on The Hunger Site, knowing that each purchase will help fight world hunger. - October 29, 2008 - GreaterGood
IIMSAM Observed United Nations Day
The Goodwill Ambassador for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, His Excellency Dr. Naseer S Homoud has called upon the international community to render full... - October 28, 2008 - IIMSAM
Michigan Approves Rochester College to Certify Music Teachers
The Michigan Department of Education has approved Rochester College to certify students as music teachers. - October 26, 2008 - Rochester College
Study Identifies Gene Linking Chronic Inflammation to Cancer
Many cancers are believed to be caused or accelerated by chronic inflammation, such as skin, lung, colon, and prostate cancers. Genes that connect inflammation and cancer are of great medical interest because they may offer tactics to prevent or treat these diseases. Today, a team of researchers at... - October 26, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Kim Parrish to Present at National Workshop Tour for Miss America's Outstanding Teen
Kim Parrish, of the Kim Parrish Collection on HSN and former Miss West Virginia, will be a presenter at the Miss America's Oustanding Teen and Dolphin Entertainment workshop series. - October 25, 2008 - Miss America's Oustanding Teen
A Glamorous Theatre Evening to Help Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association is hosting the Sound of Music Christmas theatre evening on the 25th of November, where guests will enjoy a performance of the musical in the West End followed by an exclusive champagne reception. Tickets are £65 or 10 for £600 and all funds raised will go towards giving underprivileged children a break away by the sea with their family. - October 25, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Best-Selling Author Max Lucado to Speak at Fundraising Luncheon for Rochester College
Christian author and minister Max Lucado will speak at a fundraising luncheon hosted by Rochester College on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:30pm at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester, Michigan. - October 24, 2008 - Rochester College
Doctor Discusses Mental Health Treatment for Individuals with Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents no-cost Wednesday Webinar series of informative presentations for the general public and professional development. - October 24, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County Announce Christmas Fundraiser Supported by NASCAR Nationwide Series #47 Driver Kelly Bires
The fundraiser supported by NASCAR Nationwide Series #47 Driver Kelly Bires will be held on October 31, 2008 at Boys & Girls Club in Lake Dallas, Texas. - October 23, 2008 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County
Community Foundation for Livingston County Awards $10,000 Grant to Livingston County Habitat for Humanity
Endowment to be Used to Help with the expansion of the Home Center (ReStore). - October 23, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Russian American Dental Association and New York City College of Technology First Annual Free Oral Cancer Screening, Open to the Public
The Russian American Dental Association will hold a free oral cancer screening on November 18, 2008 to benefit the community and make them aware on the issue of oral cancer. The event is free and open to the public. - October 22, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
The Child Health Site Funds Clean Water System for Cambodian Hospital
GreaterGood.org and The Child Health Site is pleased to announce the gift of $8,370 to the nonprofit A Child’s Right. This gift will be used to install one clean water system as well as construction for a clean water station at Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The... - October 22, 2008 - GreaterGood
Enable America Promotes Disability Mentoring Day 2008
Enable America is proud to be a participant in this year's Disability Mentoring Day - both hosting mentees and arranging for other businesses to host mentees. - October 22, 2008 - Enable America
IIMSAM Organizes International Day of Arab’s Children at Shafallah
The Goodwill Ambassador visited the various departments and activity centres of Shaffalah and greeted the Children with Special Needs on the occasion. Accompanied by Dr. Ed Denning, Managing Director of Shafallah and Dr Samira Al Qasmi, Deputy Managing Director, His Excellency toured the premises and was briefed on Shafallah's new complex in Lusail among others. He visited the students and staff and presented a number of gifts, toys and flowers amongst students. - October 22, 2008 - IIMSAM
IIMSAM Marks International Day of Older Persons
The Goodwill Ambassador for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, His Excellency Dr. Naseer S Homoud has called for ensuring the dignity, respect and well-being... - October 22, 2008 - IIMSAM
Gun Owners of Nevada Pushing for 2nd Amendment Freedoms in Las Vegas, Clark County and Nevada
Gun Owners of Nevada. Nevada's Only No Compromise Gun Lobby. Defend the 2nd Amendment within the state of Nevada. Legal defense of law abiding citizens whose 2nd Amendment rights have been infringed. Work to implement a “Vermont Style Carry” within the state of Nevada. gonv.org. - October 20, 2008 - Gun Owners of Nevada
IIMSAM Joins Hands with HMC to Observe World Food Day
Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and Hamad Medical Corporation of Qatar have joined hands to sharpen their role in helping Food & Agriculture Organisation... - October 20, 2008 - IIMSAM
Honors Banquet and Auction for People Living with Disabilities
The First Annual Honors Banquet and Silent Auction will benefit the ongoing work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate® (IDA). IDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides encouragement, support, and assistance to people who are touched by chronic illness, pain and injury. Please help support IDA by attending this evening of inspiration and hope. - October 19, 2008 - The Invisible Disabilities Advocate
UK Business David’s Set to Slay Recession Goliath
Entrepreneurs attending a recent Marketing Masterclass in Coventry UK are set to overcome giant problems as businesses face a recession. By a quirk of fate every delegate at the Masterclass was called David and, having learnt new marketing strategies, they are now set to vanquish the corporate... - October 17, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
The Bush Cares Project Hosts Financial Literacy Conference for Veterans
The Bush Cares Project is Hosting the 1st Annual Basic Civilian Training Conference on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the United Way CRC (50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007). The Goal of the Conference is to Support the Transition of Veterans from the Military to Civilian Life. Every Veteran Underwent Basic Combat Training When They Volunteered for Military Service. The Bush Cares Project is offering them Basic Civilian Training; the Training They Should Receive When They Depart From the Military. - October 17, 2008 - The Bush Cares Project
ANZA Gateway to the US Summit Announces Presenting Companies
Ryan Junee, Brian Solis Key Speakers at Annual Silicon Valley Australian/New Zealand Tech Showcase. - October 17, 2008 - ANZA Technology Network
Boston Charitable Irish Society’s Silver Key to be Awarded to Thomas P. O'Neill Iii, Maureen and John Connolly, and Neil Hurley
Annual Awards Reception Thursday, October 30 at Massachusetts Historical Society. - October 16, 2008 - Charitable Irish Society
Stardust Children's Foundation Furthers Empowerment of Children
Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc. announces the global introduction of its children's empowerment programs. The Foundation believes that teaching children to follow their dreams, live on purpose, and hold an attitude of success and perseverance brings extensive positive changes around the world. - October 16, 2008 - Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc.
Wake Yo Game Up, the Album
Aims to Promote Social Change, Empowerment, and Community Awareness Through the Act of Voting. “Wake Yo Game Up!” This campaign has assembled a group of the San Francisco Bay Area’s hottest acts to change the face of American politics. - October 16, 2008 - Town Business Network
Apogee to Establish Performing Arts Programs and Events Across South Asia
The Apogee Foundation, a philanthropic corporation dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, will introduce its programs across South Asia to identify, support, develop and promote the region's elite talents. - October 16, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Afghanistan’s Winter – a Looming Crisis in a Stricken Land
Last winter was the harshest in living memory, thousands died, mostly children. Mahboba’s Promise Inc., an Australian / Afghan NGO, is one organisation working hard in Afghanistan to minimise the suffering and avoid the tragedy of last year. - October 16, 2008 - Mahboba's Promise
NSGCD Honors Volunteers at National Conference Over 120 Chronic Disorganization Professionals Gathered in September
The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) honored members for their service to the organizing industry at its Fall Conference, “Gateway to New Frontiers,” in St. Louis, Missouri in September. Over 120 professional organizers and related professionals from around the... - October 16, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
"Empower Our Children, Shape the World": La Leche League of New York-East Presents Area Conference and Healthcare Provider Seminar
More than 250 breastfeeding families, advocates, and healthcare providers will come together to participate in the 2008 La Leche League New York–East Healthcare Provider Seminar and Area Conference on October 24, 25, & 26, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, Suffern, NY. Special guests include Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, each a prominent figure in breastfeeding research and lactation support practice. - October 16, 2008 - La Leche League of New York-East
Spare Some for Autism to Host Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Tournament
Autism organization seeks sponsors for inaugural golf tournament. - October 16, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Detroit Auto Dealers Association’s Charitable Foundation Fund Surpasses 100 Grants
Landmark moment embodies larger goal of lasting giving through permanent endowment. - October 16, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Travel Industry Rallies Around the Family Holiday Association at The Travel Convention
The Family Holiday Association has raised £6,000 at The Travel Convention in Gran Canaria to aid in its work giving underprivileged families a break. - October 16, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
First Nonprofit Organization Focusing on Nanotechnology Innovations to Keep America in the Technology Race
The Nanotechnology Research Foundation (NRF) was recently established as the first non-profit organization specifically focused on supporting the acceleration of nanotechnology awareness, education, recognition, funding, research and innovation. Serving as a catalyst for nanotechnologies, the... - October 16, 2008 - Nanotechnology Research Foundation
Philanthrocapitalism Steps to the Forefront as Not for Profits Face Ever-Greater Demands
Announcement: Charity Group created its first service offering, CharityChex™, to facilitate partnerships between retail businesses and charitable organizations. - October 15, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
Bette Midler and the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) Launch the Fourth Annual Hulaween Auction
Some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment are stepping up for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s 2008 Hulaween Auction. Stars like Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jessica Alba and Nicole Kidman are lending their names and their time to help Bette Midler raise funds and awareness for her Foundation. - October 15, 2008 - charitybuzz
Teacher Workshop to Focus on Tourette Syndrome
The organization behind the world's first TS DNA sharing repository presents a teacher workshop in Morris County, N.J. - October 15, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Apogee Rolls Out Performing Arts Programs Across East Asia
The Apogee Foundation, a philanthropic corporation dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, announced today that it has added staff and begun implementing its full range of programs to identify, support, develop and promote elite performing arts talent across East Asia. - October 15, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Faith Logistics Launches Nation's First Tuition-Free Truck Driving School
Faith Logistics is the first organization in the Nation providing tuition-free commercial truck driving training to those who have been incarcerated as a viable way of reducing recidivism. - October 15, 2008 - Faith Logistics
Apogee Begins Its Second Decade of Operations with the Successful Consolidation and Expansion of Its Programs Around the World
The Apogee Foundation culminated a decade of successes in 2007 by forming strategic collaborations with leading institutions and attracting dozens of elite professionals to assist in fulfilling its mission around the world, resulting in the globalization of its programs and operations. - October 14, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Apogee Launches Programs Celebrating Sacred Musical Expression Around the World
The Apogee Foundation, an international nonprofit dedicated to developing human excellence in the performing arts, is introducing programs fostering the sharing of sacred musical traditions around the world. - October 13, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Tourette Syndrome Genetic Research and State-of-the-Art Treatments
World renowned experts in genetics and pediatrics featured in presentation by New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - October 11, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien to Host Hearts of Gold’s Fall Fundraising Event on October 28, 2008
Hearts of Gold's 12th Annual Event, “Glitz & Glam,” Supports NYC’s Homeless Families. - October 10, 2008 - Hearts of Gold
Utah Shelter First Weekly Winner at The Animal Rescue Site
The Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, Utah, is the first weekly winner in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. The Society received the most votes during the first week of the challenge and will be awarded $1,000. - October 10, 2008 - GreaterGood
Josh Swindell Named President of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has been named president of the board of advisors for the organization. As president, Swindell... - October 10, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Apogee Launches Performing Arts Programs Across India
The Apogee Foundation, an international nonprofit dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, has begun implementing programs throughout India to identify, support, develop and promote the region's enduring traditions and elite talents. - October 09, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Friends of Sandhills Habitat RVers Blitz Build Chriscoe Home
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills has a special crew working on house #162, the home of Justin and Janet Chriscoe. For the past 9 years, Friends of Habitat RVers, 11 couples from all over the United States and Canada, have come to the Sandhills to build homes. Leaving their RVs at the... - October 09, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Brain Tumour Breakthrough Now Benefiting Patients
The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, is implementing a molecular brain tumour test to improve diagnosis and treatment thanks to funding from the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust. The Hospital, which is part of University College London Hospitals (UCLH), will... - October 09, 2008 - Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust