Re-Launch of Local Organization for Medical Anomalies

The Because I Care Foundation, Inc. is re-organizing to better serve and create awareness for people with Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) and other similar lymphatic and vascular malformations. - March 15, 2009 - Because I Care Foundation

NAFA's Expo Hall is Expanding Every Week

Despite a tough economy, NAFA's Institute & Expo is proving a must event for exhibitors seeking to reach fleet managers. - March 15, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Annual Gala to Raise Money for HeartShare

HeartShare's Annual Spring Gala and Auction is an exciting evening with celebrities, awards and a silent auction. - March 15, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

Tourette Syndrome and Other Disabilities in the Workplace: Know Your Rights

Informative webinar on March 18 from New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - March 15, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Triangle Technology Executives Council Announces New President and 2009 Board

The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced its new president & CEO as well as the 2009 board of directors. John Crites has been named... - March 15, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council

NAFA Announces Judges for 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards

NAFA has lined up an impressive array of judges for the association's second annual Green Fleet Awards, which will be awarded on April 27, 2009 in New Orleans. - March 14, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

ULI Forum to Address Sustainability in the Current Economic Crisis

Experts to present sustainable development case studies in the Triangle. - March 14, 2009 - Urban Land Institute - Triangle

International Eye Care Organization Himalayan Cataract Project Earns a Rare Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

The Himalayan Cataract Project works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure in the Himalaya and Sub-Saharan Africa. - March 14, 2009 - Himalayan Cataract Project

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Brings in World-Renowned DJs Pete Tong and Deadmau5 to Help Support African Cause & Hosts V.I.P. Fundraiser Celebrating Africa & Music

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Brings in World-Renowned DJs Pete Tong and Deadmau5 to Help Support African Cause & Hosts V.I.P. Fundraiser Celebrating Africa & Music

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity has just confirmed that legendary DJ, Pete Tong* and chart-topping electronic music ingénue Deadmau5, will make special appearances at their Invite-Only V.I.P. Charity Event on Friday,... - March 13, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation

Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Date

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 announced that the organization will host the 2009 North Carolina Education Ball on Friday, June 26 from 6-11:30 p.m. at the RBC Center, located at... - March 13, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina

ARISE to Hold Critical Life Skills Instructor Certification Training in Sanford, FL

ARISE Life Skills Instructors learn how to conduct interactive group discussions and exciting activities with at-risk juvenile offenders, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the young people in their care. ARISE Foundation will conduct its powerful ARISE two-day... - March 13, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program

Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program

As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute

Invisible Children Releases New Film in Preparation for World Event

Invisible Children, a media-based organization dedicated to ending Africa’s longest-running war has released their latest and most controversial film to date, ‘The Rescue of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers’, in a radical bid to mobilize the international community to seek... - March 12, 2009 - Invisible Children

Merrell Outfits AFCA’s Climb Up Kilimanjaro Team with Footwear for the Climb

The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA, www.helpchildrenwithAIDS.org) announced today that Merrell has signed on to donate footwear to the team of 12 that will climb Mount Kilimanjaro this September to raise money to help support AFCA’s programs that provide anti-retrovirals and... - March 12, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS

Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf to Speak at CED’s Venture 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 keynote speakers for the Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - March 12, 2009 - CED

HSFA Creating New Jobs, Providing Safety Resources to the Public at No Cost

The Homeland Security Foundation of America publishes its Mission Template and begins to deploy field offices in every congressional district, bringing new jobs, projects, opportunities and free resources to Americans during the worst economic times we've seen in years. - March 11, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Accelerates New Nanotherapy Platform for Treatment of Solid Tumors - Novel Delivery System Enters Preclinical Development Phase

The Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) and its collaborating institution, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), announced on March 9, 2009, that LIMR has been selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a research collaboration to perform preclinical studies on novel therapeutic nanoparticles for treatment of solid tumors. The research will be conducted by the NCI’s Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory (NCL). - March 11, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Brighthouse Networks to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Children's Miracle Network and Miss America's Outstanding Teen

An evening of waterfront dining and entertainment at the exclusive Bay Club in the WestShore Yacht Club benefiting the Children's Miracle Network and Miss America's Outstanding Teen Organization. - March 11, 2009 - Miss America's Oustanding Teen

Eccentric Club 'Friday the 13th' Dinner in Mayfair

After a few decades of giving it a miss, the Eccentric Club members are gathering on 13th of March at 13 minutes past 7 for their traditional ceremonial “Friday the 13th” Dinner. - March 09, 2009 - The Eccentric Club (UK)

ARISE Foundation to Hold Vital Life Skills Certification Training in Raiford, FL and Washington, D.C.

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 young people in their care. - March 08, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

EDSPA Announces New Board Members

The Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association is pleased to announce that two new members have been added to its Board of Directors. Mario Caballero, who is the Executive Director of Extraordinary Conceptions, will represent both the surrogacy and egg donation owners by holding the... - March 07, 2009 - EDSPA

Court-Ordered Community Service Can be Pleasant with the ARISE Good Graces Program

Innovative program helps individuals in the public eye teach at-risk inner-city youth vital life skills, such as anger management and self-esteem, while fulfilling their legal obligations. - March 07, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

Communities in Schools of North Carolina Launches Blog

Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), has announced the formal launch of the organization’s blog. The blog will feature news and event details, as well as provide an insight into the culture of the organization. The launch of the... - March 06, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina

California Non-Profit Goes Green to Make Green - Launches Recycling Business to Fund Programs for Disabled

Greater Palm Springs-based DesertArc launched its first Recycling Program in November 2008 and is already providing meaningful paid employment for 17 of its clients and is rapidly expanding its program to serve more and more businesses and hire more clients. DesertArc’s mission is to enhance... - March 06, 2009 - DesertArc

South Coast Bayern U10 Girls Take Runner-Up in the CSL/US Club California Cup Finals

SC Bayern G98 Girls Finish Second in San Bernardino, CA Club Soccer Tournament. - March 06, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club

Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces CED’s Venture 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 that the CED’s Venture 2009 conference will be held Wednesday,... - March 06, 2009 - CED

Harvard Law School Goes Hip Hop

Harvard Law School ’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project (HHELP) will host a mini-music seminar. The seminar will take place on March 14, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. It will be held at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 06, 2009 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project

The Factionist, Social Fashion Company, Launches and Takes on Apathy in Generation Y

The Factionist celebrated its launch on March 1st and is ready to take on the world. The Factionist (www.thefactionist.com) is a startup launched by web entrepreneur Nate Berkopec, and is currently centered around designing and selling T-shirts encouraging social activism. Berkopec (19) is also a... - March 06, 2009 - The Factionist

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 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

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

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