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Apogee Globalizes Its Programs for the Development of Artistic Excellence
The Apogee Foundation has begun its second decade of operations by globalizing its operations and consolidating its position as a world leader in identifying, developing and promoting the world's most gifted emerging artists. - October 08, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Give the Gift of Medication to a Woman with Breast Cancer
Visitors to The Breast Cancer Site (www.thebreastcancersite.com) can now help underinsured patients pay for their cancer medications. Through the site’s new Gift That Gives More™, visitors can donate to the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, funding a day’s or a week’s... - October 08, 2008 - GreaterGood
Habitat Needs Volunteers for Electrical Crew
Interested in learning about electrical components and how a house is wired? Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is looking for people of all skill levels. Even if plugging in the television is the extent of your electrical experience, Habitat will train you. Now is the chance to become a... - October 08, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
High Atlas Foundation's Annual NYC Reception, Moroccan Art Exhibit, Sale, and Silent Auction - October 15th 2008, 6pm-8pm
The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) will host a Moroccan art exhibit, sale, and silent auction on Wednesday, October 15th 2008 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Urban Center, New York Palace Hotel (457 Madison Avenue). Featured artists include Hamid Kachmar (mixed techniques), Alan Keohane (black and... - October 07, 2008 - High Atlas Foundation
"Camp Hero" Chooses Tri-County Area as Site for Farm-Based Veterans' Program, Breaks Ground
A unique approach to supporting returning war heroes is underway as the building of the veterans' transitional experience at Camp Hero Farm and Retreat begins in Wilkes County, NC. - October 07, 2008 - American Heroes Return
Apogee Celebrates American Artistic Excellence with a Month of Events, Concerts and Awards in New Orleans
The Apogee Foundation has launched its international programs to discover, develop and celebrate artistic excellence in America with a month of educational events, awards and concerts in New Orleans. - October 07, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
NAFA Seeks Bids for International Fleet Management Seminar
NAFA Fleet Management Association is looking for companies to partner with to help present their fleet educational seminars beyond the United States and Canada and into new parts of the world. - October 05, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Kingsport Office of Small Business Seeking Entries for Annual 2008 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards. This year there are five areas of competition: one award for Young Entrepreneur (under age 40), one for New Business (in operation for at least 12... - October 05, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The America’s Team Charitable Foundation Announces the Presentation of the 2008 America’s Team Award to the Central Washington University Women’s Softball Team
Because of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, their outstanding teamwork, and their pursuit of academic achievement the Central Washington University women’s softball team has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 America’s Team Award. The award will be presented to... - October 05, 2008 - America's Team Properties LLC
Habitat Announces First Event in Richmond County – Fall Family Fest
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills is holding its first annual Richmond County event hosted by the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham from 11am to 2pm on November 15, 2008. There will be a chicken BBQ dinner, a raffle for a $100 gas card and plenty of activities for children. During... - October 05, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Help for Haiti is the Focus for the Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Great Commission Alliance (GCA) Golf Tournament Fundraiser. On October 24, 2008, Great Commission Alliance a 501(c)3 organization will host the fourth annual golf tournament at Bonaventure Country Club which will continue its commitment to serving the country of Haiti, which was hit by three... - October 04, 2008 - Great Commission Alliance
Sandhills Habitat Volunteer Floyd Fritz Fireman of the Year
Habitat for Humanity of NC of the Sandhills prides itself in the dedicated and talented people who make up the volunteer staff for their organization. Their energy and creativity bring to fruition the quality homes so needed by families. Habitat is particularly proud of one of their... - October 04, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Glaxo Smith Kline Teams Up with Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills has another team player added to its roster of community supporters. GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), a worldwide leader in creating and delivering educational curriculum for general pharma and HIV medications, is joining ranks with Habitat to aid our local community. - October 04, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Brown, Fraley and Hutchinson Appointed to Habitat Board
On July 1, 2008, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills appointed Louis Brown, Amie Fraley and Kelly Hutchinson to the Board of Directors. Each member will serve three years, finishing their terms in June of 2011. Louis Brown is a former Vice President of Sales for CECO Corporation and a former... - October 04, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Recession Hit Estate Agents Offered Help
Recession hit estate agents are being offered help to boost sales as house sales hit an all time low. Help in the form of a new approach to marketing property is being offered by marketing expert Stefan Drew in a one day Marketing Masterclass to be held in Coventry. With a mortgage famine and... - October 04, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
Women Identity Purpose Organization to Host First 5k Walk & Fundraiser
Women Identity Purpose Organization (WIP), a 501c3 entity, will host their first annual “Step to Empower” 5K walk Fundraiser to support single mothers whose aim is to go to school, or start a business on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. The event will take place at... - October 03, 2008 - Women Identity Purpose Organization
2009 Taylor Hicks Calendar to Benefit Kid One Transport is Now Available
The 2009 Taylor Hicks calendar "A Year Full of Heart and Soul" is being sold by Kid One Patrol of Soul (KOPS) through the Kid One Transport website. All proceeds will benefit Kid One to help them continue providing the desperately needed service to the children and expectant mothers of Alabama. - October 03, 2008 - Kid One Patrol of Soul
More Freedom for ‘Big and Tall’ Travelers
Company based out of Texas provides Big and Tall travelers new services to allow for a more comfortable experience. - October 03, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
The Breast Cancer Site Gives $75,000 to Mayo Clinic
The Breast Cancer Site announced today that it began Breast Cancer Awareness month by giving $75,000 to the Mayo Clinic for research into a cure. For the second year in the row, The Breast Cancer Site Endowed Fund for Breast Cancer Research will underwrite the salary of a researcher at Mayo Clinic... - October 03, 2008 - GreaterGood
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces Day of Dining at 518 West Italian Café
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization will host a Day of Dining on Tuesday, October 7 at 518 West Italian Café, located at 518 West Jones St. The Italian café will donate 10 percent of the... - October 03, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Apogee Launches Programs in China and Provides Awards to Four of the Nation's Most Outstanding Musicians
The Apogee Foundation, a philanthropic corporation dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, announced today that it is now implementing programs in China to identify, support, develop and promote elite performing arts talent. The Foundation kicked off its operations in the nation's capital by providing awards to the most gifted students and faculty of the Central Conservatory Music School. - October 03, 2008 - The Apogee Foundation
Hit Hard by the Economic Downturn, Charities Look to Innovative Fundraising Models to Keep Their Doors Open
Recently, many of us woke up to learn that the U.S. government had seized Washington Mutual, a bank over a century old. Having the distinction of being the largest bank failure in US history, this comes days after other indications of an imploding economy became 24-hour news topics. The list of... - October 02, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
Forbes Billionaire Naguib Sawiris, Pioneering Philanthropist Ola Ghabbour Honored by Egyptian Diaspora at New York Event
Naguib Sawiris, international entrepreneur from the Middle East who recently was the first private investor to enter North Korea, and Ola Ghabbour, wife of the steel magnate and the catalyst behind the recent building of the first state-of-the-art children’s cancer hospital in the Middle East, are being honored by leaders from the Egyptian diaspora at a NY event on October 18th. - October 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Used Book Drive to Benefit Children in Africa
Jewelry Sprout's Proud Of Our Troops drive, which sends Taylor Hicks CD's and books to the troops, has teamed up with Books For Africa for a drive to donate used books for the children of Africa. - October 02, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Citizen of World Award Recipient
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that Rev. Ray Buchanan is the 2008 Citizen of the World Award Recipient. The IAC has given the Citizen of the World Award annually since 1995 to honor the North Carolinian who, in the eyes... - October 02, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Scheduled at Ridgewood Shopping Center
The annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot will be held Thursday, November 27 at the Ridgewood Shopping Center in Raleigh. The event will feature a competitive and noncompetitive 8k race, a one-mile fun run and a kids’ dash. Activities begin at 8 a.m. - October 02, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
InfanteSano.org’s ‘Sponsor a Birth’ Program Aids Maternal and Newborn Health in the Dominican Republic
Every year over 10 million mothers and children die throughout the developing world. Yet providing simple, effective, low-cost health services could prevent over half of these deaths. To address these issues, Infante Sano has designed a program that partners with existing hospitals to provide specific training courses and provide the necessary medical equipment for health care workers to do their jobs. - October 01, 2008 - Infante Sano Inc.
T.I.M. works, (Tomorrow's Investments Matter) Non-Profit Organization in Partnership with Jones High School, Orlando, FL
The T.I.M. works (Tomorrow's Investments Matter) non-profit organization will be involved in the Buddy Walk walkathon at Lake Eola park Saturday, 10/4 from 8a.m. - 12p.m. for the down syndrome of center Florida charities. - October 01, 2008 - TIM Works, Corporation
Jacksonville Rallies to Support Local Food Banks on World Zombie Day
Zombie enthusiasts, dripping with fake blood, come together to raise awareness of world hunger and stock up the Second Harvest Food Bank. - October 01, 2008 - Jacksonville Zombie Walk
Executive Director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Honored at Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Lori K. Lee, executive director of the foundation, was honored with the Friend for Life award on Sept. 27 at the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference held at the Raleigh... - October 01, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Larry James, Col (Ret) to Speak on "The Impact of War on Health Professionals" Thursday 23 Oct 2008 - Open to Public
Dr. Larry James, PhD, Col (retired) will speak on "The Impact of War on Health Professionals" on Thursday 23 October 2008 at a special Neurobiological Learning Society meeting at Argosy University Hawaii, ASB, 1001 Bishop St. Fourth Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Professionals and public are invited. - September 30, 2008 - Neurobiological Learning Society
Cars4Charities Sends One Million Dollars to Charities
Cars4Charities has reached a major milestone. Since its’ beginning in 2003, it has sent over 1 million dollars to charities. - September 29, 2008 - Cars4Charities Car Donation Center
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Helps Five Thousand Homeless Children with Back to School Supplies
The gourmet coffee helps over 5000 homeless children with back to school supplies plus free medical attention and free dental care and even free haircuts. - September 28, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
The Animal Rescue Site Raises More Than $86,000 for Hurricane Relief
Visitors to the Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com) donated more than $86,000 in September to help the animal victims of the Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Through the site’s Gifts That Give More™ program, the money donated in September for the relief of animal victims was... - September 28, 2008 - GreaterGood
One Stop Northern Kentucky Sponsors Program to Help Explain Career Options
Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities. - September 28, 2008 - Brighton Center
NAFA Introduces FLEETSolutions, the Association’s New Official Publication
NAFA has changed the name of its official publication from Fleet Executive to FLEETSolutions and rebranded the magazine as an educational tool for fleet professionals. - September 27, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Remains on the Forefront of Fleet Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents a new advanced course for fleet professionals October 17-19 in New Orleans. - September 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tourette Syndrome is Topic of Teacher Workshop
Group behind world's first TS DNA sharing repository educates teachers on how to deal with Tourette Syndrome in the classroom. - September 26, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Clinton Global Initiative Website Features Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project
Hashoo Foundation’s Women Empowerment Through Honey Bee Farming Project will be distinguished for its successful implementation as a "Feature Commitment" on the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Website during the 2008 CGI Annual Meeting in New York, September 24 - 26. - September 25, 2008 - Hashoo Foundation
The Hunger Site Works with Zardozi to Help Afghan Women
The Hunger Site, www.thehungersite.com, supports the nonprofit Zardozi Markets for Afghan Artisans by offering their products through the website’s store. Now visitors to The Hunger Site also can help by supporting the training of Afghan women in traditional handicrafts. - September 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Receives $500,000 Grant from the Connelly Foundation
The Connelly Foundation announced its plans to award Mercy Neighborhood Ministries a $500,000 grant to help complete the renovations to its new home—Mercy Family Center. - September 25, 2008 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
The L. W. Pierce Family Foundation Announces $200,000 Gift to Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
The L.W. Pierce Family Foundation, located in Conshohocken, PA, has announced its plans to award Mercy Neighborhood Ministries a $200,000 grant to support the Adult Day Care Program, which will be expanding once they move into the new Mercy Family Center. The gift will be paid in four (4) yearly... - September 25, 2008 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
Russian American Dental Association and Russian American Medical Association to Hold 6th Annual Joint National Convention
6th Annual Joint National Convention for dental and medical professionals. - September 23, 2008 - Russian American Dental Association
ACS Announces First Annual Strut for the Cure in Milwaukee
The American Cancer Society’s first annual Strut for the Cure will be held at the Intercontinental in Milwaukee on Friday February 20, 2009. The fundraising event will feature food from trendy local restaurants, fashion from area shops and music. - September 23, 2008 - American Cancer Society - Milwaukee
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourett Syndrome DNA Sharing Repository Helps Families Understand the Definition of TS. - September 21, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
A New Beginning Represents a New Destination for Downtown Kingsport Local Art Gallery
As a result of attending the seminar in Kingsport offered by nationally known retail specialist, Jon Schallert of The Schallert Group, Patti Lawrence, owner of The Gallery of Local Artists in downtown Kingsport, convinced the City of Kingsport’s Public Art Program to help her make her retail store a destination. - September 20, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Most Successful Viral Campaign in the History of Indian Digital Marketing
Within five days of its launch, the ‘Help Bihar’ campaign achieved an overwhelming response and support. Executed for resource mobilization campaign for Plan India with concept and design by Quasar media, this innovative promotion is the most successful viral campaign in the history of... - September 19, 2008 - Plan India
Free Webinar Helps Teachers Recognize Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
Group behind the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository aims to assist educators help children with Tourette Syndrome. - September 19, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
KOSBE Web Site for Small Business Owners Updated to Include B2B and Minority Business e-Directories
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has substantially enhanced its web site to include a custom illustrated profile avatar named ‘Melissa’, Business to Business e-Directory, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Online Directory, Listing of Help... - September 19, 2008 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Run 3k at The Travel Convention to Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association is challenging Travel Convention delegates to take part in a 3km fun run while in Gran Canaria to raise funds to help disadvantaged families with young children have a break away by the sea. - September 19, 2008 - Family Holiday Association