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NJCTS Leads the Effort in Tourette Syndrome Genetic Research
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a collaboration among TSANJ, Rutgers University and health professionals across N.J. - December 12, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Cactus Kallah 2009 Early Registration to Close Soon
This year, the theme is Ushavtemayim Besason, Drawing water of Joy - Celebrating the joys of water, especially in the high desert of Tucson. TSC chose this theme to acknowledge that the intention of this gathering is indeed a sacred one: l'shem shamayim, for the sake of heaven and that all are composed mostly of water and the time in the desert helps one to see the importance of water and joy in life. - December 09, 2008 - Congregation Ner Tamid
The Apogee Foundation Expands Its Programs Promoting Intercultural Collaboration Through the Arts
The Apogee Foundation is expanding its internationally recognized Synergy Programs to offer new opportunities for intercultural collaboration among gifted artists from diverse cultures around the world. - December 09, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Lewis University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce Lewis student Marcia Campbell won NSCS’ 2008 Holiday Card Contest. NSCS will send the card featuring her design to NSCS’ partners and vendors, as well as electronically to its half-a-million members. NSCS members... - December 07, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Tips for Tourette Syndrome and Other Special Needs Featured in Webinars
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome offers an exciting line-up of topics for its 2009 Wednesday Webinar series. - December 07, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary by Awarding a CFAFF Veteran for Best Music Video
A new venue, an inspiring film schedule and CFAFF's very first Music Video Award Ceremony helped create a memorable event. - December 06, 2008 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
Triangle Technology Executives Council Achieves Incorporation
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 that the organization has incorporated as an education nonprofit. After operating informally... - December 06, 2008 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Tourette Syndrome Webinars Available from NJCTS
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents free webinars focusing on TS and associated neurological disorders at no cost. - December 05, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
ARISE Foundation Conducts Essential Life Management Skills Training for Staff of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
The ARISE Foundation, with a grant from the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, will provide valuable life skills training to Florida's juvenile justice employees, giving them a chance to become mentors to the at-risk youth under their care. - December 05, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
San Francisco Collaboration Named Semi-Finalist for the Lodestar Foundation’s $250,000 Collaboration Prize
The Supportive Housing Employment Collaborative (SHEC) was recently named as a semi-finalist for The Lodestar Foundation’s inaugural Collaboration Prize. This $250,000 award is “presented to the most successful collaboration in the nonprofit world” and was created “to... - December 05, 2008 - REDF
Firehouse Youth Centre, New Life Church & United for Families Join Forces to Help Children in Foster Care Have a Better Christmas Holiday
The Firehouse Youth Centre is organizing a toy drive, providing Christmas gifts to abuse and neglected children in foster care. - December 05, 2008 - Firehouse Youth Centre, Inc.
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Teams Up with Arrive Marketing & Events for 2009
Arrive will focus on event management and marketing for AFCA’s fundraising event – “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up.” - December 04, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Laying a Foundation to a More Caring/Peaceful World Through K-1 Students
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Trains Nassau County Elementary School Guidance Counselors and Social Workers to Present Its Bully and Violence Prevention Program. CAPS “Caring Kids” program helps kindergartners and first graders develop the understanding and skills necessary to live peacefully with others. - December 04, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Former NAFA President, Patsy Brownson, Retires from Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Patsy Brownson, former NAFA President and long-time member of the Association, has announced her retirement from Cox Enterprises, Inc where she was Manager, Fleet Relations. - December 04, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
New Asheville Non-Profit Organization Makes People in WNC Smile with Recycled Flowers
Asheville's newest nonprofit organization recycles flowers from grocery stores, florists and events in order to make and deliver floral bouquets at nursing homes, retirement communities and long term care facilities. Second Bloom is the inspiration of founders Nancy Pope and Lisa Baker and currently looking for charitable donations aa well as local volunteers throughout Western North Carolina. - December 04, 2008 - Second Bloom
Kids Korps Fundraiser Takes a "Verdant" Twist in Its ECO Ball 2009
Kids Korps USA announces a twist in its annual fundraiser for 2009 by adding a spotlight on awareness for sustainability and those contributing to making a difference in communities all over the nation. - December 03, 2008 - Kids Korps USA
Trees Are for Life Not Just for Christmas – Lasting Gifts That Don’t Cost the Earth
This Christmas, people can support the forest restoration work of award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life and help tackle climate change by having a specially-dedicated tree or Christmas Grove planted for family and friends in Scotland’s beautiful Caledonian Forest. The Caledonian... - December 03, 2008 - Trees for Life
Four Day Inauguration Parking: HFSF Recreational Vehicle Fundraiser
Inauguration, four day parking and shuttle service - 11 miles from nations capital. - December 03, 2008 - Haynes and Frederick Scholarship Fund
A Rare Opportunity to Name a Wild Dolphin
The Dolphin Communication Project is auctioning off a rare opportunity to provide a name for three wild dolphins this holiday season. - December 01, 2008 - Dolphin Communication Project
Batman Surprises Children's Home on Christmas
The Bubbles for Kids Organization is surprising a children's home on Christmas Day with some famous faces. 2X Monster Jam Racing World Champion and driver of the Batman monster truck, John Seasock and members of national recording artists, The Poptart Monkeys will visit this group home located in North-Eastern Pennsylvania on Christmas morning. - November 29, 2008 - Bubbles For Kids
16th Annual Breakfast with Santa at B.J.’s West Covina
On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 7:30-10:00am B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewery in West Covina will host Future America for our Breakfast with Santa event. This event includes great food, live entertainment and of course, Santa and his elves. Every year this program invites local... - November 29, 2008 - Future America
Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery: Vocational Training Beneficiaries Felicitated
The Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery felicitated the beneficiaries of the Vocational Training Courses at a grand function held at Madras Race Club, Chennai, on Sunday, 23rd November 2008. - November 28, 2008 - Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery
Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery: Website Launched
The Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery launched its Website at a grand function held at Madras Race Club, Chennai, on Sunday, 23rd November 2008. - November 28, 2008 - Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery
Graeme Maxton Announced as NAFA’s 2009 Institute & Expo Keynote Speaker
Graeme Maxton, an internationally renowned authority on the global automotive industry, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker of NAFA’s 2009 Institute & Expo in New Orleans next April. - November 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Fall Family Fest a Success in Richmond County
The Fall Family Fest was held from 11am to 2pm on November 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This was the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. “Despite the unfortunate weather, we had a good turnout of children and families,”... - November 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Hutto Taekwondo Students Donate 175 Pounds of Food to Help "K.O." Hunger
Local tae kwon do and martial arts students at Massie’s Martial Arts in Hutto, TX recently teamed up with KOHunger.com and donated over 175 pounds of food to help support local food banks through the holidays. - November 25, 2008 - KOHunger.com
IIMSAM observed Universal Children's Day
The Goodwill Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), a Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud today marked here the United Nations Universal Children's Day by... - November 23, 2008 - IIMSAM
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Offers Referrals
Organization behind the world's first Tourette Syndrome DNA sharing repository offers medical referrals to New Jersey families of children with TS. - November 23, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Care House of Oakland County Receives Grant from Verizon Wireless
Funds to implement “Stewards of Children” program. - November 23, 2008 - CARE House of Oakland County
Something Big is Happening in Racine
A new group in Racine is attracting international attention. After only one week in existence, Yes We Can Racine has already been featured on National Public Radio and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Tapping into the spirit of volunteerism, Yes We Can Racine is a new non-profit dedicated... - November 22, 2008 - Yes We Can Racine
Naples Winter Wine Festival Stokes Auction Fever with Priceless and Unique Lots - All Auction Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities
Naples Winter Wine Festival Unveils Auction Lots for 2009 Event Feb 6-8 in Naples, Fla. - November 22, 2008 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Honored for Combating Mental Health Stigma
Organization behind the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository recognized by the New Jersey Governor's Council on Mental Health Stigma Ambassador's Award. - November 22, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Local Realtors Give Back to the Community, Ensure Christmas Homecoming
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and members from the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors recently teamed up on two current housing projects for a Fall Realtors Workday, Friday Oct. 24, in Southern Pines, NC. - November 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
US Navy Makes Commitment to Inclusion, Kids and Families Benefit
Children with disabilities and their families will benefit as San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together is awarded a contract to train personnel at US Navy Child Development Centers, Youth and Teen Programs and Child Development Homes worldwide on the best practices of inclusion. - November 20, 2008 - Kids Included Together
Kent Animal Shelter Celebrates 40 Years of Bringing Pet and People Together
Established in December 1968, Kent Animal Shelter is celebrating 40 years of providing a no-kill haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals. Since its inception, Kent has placed over 25,000 dogs and cats in permanent, loving homes. - November 20, 2008 - Kent Animal Shelter
2008 Holiday Donation Drive Across 11 States Provides New Shoes for Needy Children
Barefoot Kids Foundation and Modell’s Sporting Goods is collecting donations in all 140 stores in 11 States starting Wednesday, November 19th through December 20th to benefit local Kids in Need. - November 20, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
November 19th is Larry King's 75th Birthday, Which Follows a Celebrity Filled Party Saturday That Raised $400,000 for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation, in partnership with COPE Health Solutions (COPE) and LAC + USC Medical Center, hosted The King of Hearts Gala on Saturday, November 15th in Hollywood to celebrate both Larry King’s 75th birthday and the 20th anniversary of The Larry King Cardiac Foundation. - November 19, 2008 - Larry King Cardiac Foundation
Hairstylist Entrepreneur Fights Back Against Soaring Fertility Costs
Veteran Hairstylist, Carrie Paul, was unable to afford fertility treatments. At work she was getting asked how to recreate her amazing hair styles at home. She made an instructional Round Brushing DVD; proceeds help women with fertility problems. - November 17, 2008 - Hair Intuitions, Inc
The Breast Cancer Site’s Eighth Anniversary a Success, Money Raised for Free Mammograms
The Breast Cancer Site celebrated its Eighth Anniversary in October by funding 1,488 free mammograms for women in need, the highest total for any one month in 2008. The Breast Cancer Site’s visitors clicked more than 10 million times on the big pink button to pay for 742.8 free mammograms... - November 16, 2008 - GreaterGood
IIMSAM Participates in World Diabetes Day
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud pledged to support solidarity campaigns mounted by the World Health Organization and other allied agencies of the United Nations to cope up with this spreading disease. - November 16, 2008 - IIMSAM
Operation: Kid Equip Uses Social Media to Network for Supporters
Michigan-Based Charity Takes “Who You Know” Adage to Heart by Using Second Life and Causes on Facebook to Create Awareness of Organization’s Mission. - November 16, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
NAFA Launches Institute & Expo Website; Online Conference Registration Now Open
NAFA Fleet Management Association has created a new website to promote their annual Institute & Expo. - November 15, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Picnik Donates Picnik Premium Memberships to 25 International Conservation and Humanitarian Organizations Through NetHope
Leading online photo editor to make premium service available to more than 300,000 nonprofit workers around the world. - November 15, 2008 - NetHope
Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition Helps Incorporate Better Use of Commercial Technology Provisions Into FY2009 National Defense Authorization Act
The efforts of the Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition and others have led Congress to strengthen enforcement provisions related to the use of commercial technology by DoD. The FY2009 NDAA requires more comprehensive market research and reporting on DoD progress in this area of the acquisitions process. This will lead to cost savings and quicker provision of needed tools to the defense and intelligence communities. - November 15, 2008 - Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition
Tourette Syndrome Among Many Common "Learning Difficulties"- NJCTS Provides Help for Teachers and Families
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a leader in outreach to families and educators to help kids with TS and associated disorders succeed in the classroom. - November 14, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA's New Website – Just a Click Away
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce a new website design that makes navigation to any part of the website just one step away. - November 14, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Shodor's New Website Provides a Better Equation to Help Students, Educators
Durham, NC - based non profit's website provides Free interactive teaching tools for improved learning in mathematics and the sciences - for students and educators across the United States and internationally. - November 14, 2008 - Shodor
HorseAbility Asks Long Islanders to Take the "Go Green Challenge"
HorseAbility, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Melville, has announced a fundraising effort which will in turn help the environment and save money at the gas pumps. The “Go Green Challenge,” according to Katie Kilcommons-McGowan, Founder and Executive Director of... - November 13, 2008 - Camp HorseAbility, Inc.
Marc Koska’s Safe Injection Campaign Set to Save Millions of Lives in India
Safepoint UK’s “One Injection, One Syringe” message comes to India on a grand scale. - November 13, 2008 - SafePoint Trust UK
Larry King to Celebrate His 75th Birthday and 20th Anniversary of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation by Helping Uninsured Receive Access to Life-Saving Cardiac Care
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation, in partnership with COPE Health Solutions, and LAC + USC Medical Center, is pleased to announce that the King of Hearts Gala will take place on Saturday, November 15th at Hollywood and Highland to celebrate both Larry King’s 75th birthday and the 20th... - November 12, 2008 - Larry King Cardiac Foundation