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Habitat's Fall Family Fest Saturday November 15
Don't miss Fall Family Fest this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This is the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. There will be a chicken BBQ dinner, a raffle for a $100 gas card and plenty of activities for... - November 12, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
UN Official Lauds Qatar Jordan Efforts to Strengthen Mutual Cooperation
Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud said that a series of talks held at Emiri Diwan chaired by H.E. the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor al Thani and Jordan's Prime Minister Eng. Nader al Dahab will add new dimensions in Qatar - Jordan relationships. - November 12, 2008 - IIMSAM
ARISE Foundation Will Conduct a Five-Day Master Life Skills Training Experience in Washington, D.C. For Those That Work with At-Risk Populations and Incarcerated Youth
The nonprofit ARISE Foundation is gearing up for a weeklong life skills training workshop in the nation’s capitol November 10-14. Juvenile Justice staff and those working with at-risk populations in a variety of settings will take part in the Master Life Skills training in order to become... - November 09, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
United Nations Official Hails Obama’s Victory
Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud, 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, has congratulated Barak Obama, President- elect of United States of... - November 09, 2008 - IIMSAM
Recyled Button Jewelry to Give or to Get
Button Baubles to Give or Get. Belt-tightening is a fact of life this holiday season. One non-profit organization, Community Access to the Arts (CATA), hopes to profit from this trend by offering an affordable line of jewelry made from recycled buttons. Since the proceeds from the sale of button... - November 09, 2008 - Community Access to the Arts
Professional Wardrobe Hosts Annual Fundraiser…This Year Its a Fashion Auction
Professional Wardrobe, the nonprofit organization that provides business clothing and career support to low-income jobseekers in the New Haven County, is hosting its annual fundraising event at New Haven Museum & Historical Society, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT on December 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The show will feature clients as models and a fashion display auction to benefit the organization’s efforts to help low-income jobseekers secure employment and become economically independent. - November 09, 2008 - Professional Wardrobe, Inc
NetHope Expands Membership, Attracts New Foundation & Continued Private Sector Support
Tech-Focused International NGO Collaboration Welcomes Ashoka; Announces New Support from the Rockefeller Foundation and Microsoft. - November 08, 2008 - NetHope
Cigarette Smoking Increases the Risk of Breast Cancer in Some Women
Smoking increases the risk of breast cancer for women who carry mutations in the ataxia-telangiectasia gene. These carriers had the greatest excess cancer risk from age 65 through 80. - November 08, 2008 - Disease Insight Research Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
Grants will support programs from education, to the arts, to providing legal services for nonprofits. - November 08, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Organization Gathers Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
Over the next 38 days, HelpKeepWarm.org is rallying to collect thousands of sleeping bags to distribute directly to homeless people by teaming up with existing outreach programs during mid-December. - November 07, 2008 - HelpKeepWarm.org
Others Are Us Presents “IMAGINE,” an Exhibition of Art Exchanged by Young People to Help Prevent Future Conflict
Others Are Us (OAU) presents “IMAGINE”, an exhibition of art by young people (ages 5-18) who have participated in OAU programs over the past six years. This event is co-sponsored by Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service and is part of International Education Week. - November 07, 2008 - Others Are Us
Operation: Kid Equip Launches First Annual Winter Wear Drive
Organization calls on community to donate warm winter wear and school supplies for local children. - November 07, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
Kids Declare “Wednesday is TS Day!”
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's Grassroots Campaign Empowers Kids and Families to Fight Tourette Syndrome Stigma. - November 07, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Yoga Health Foundation Produces National Yoga Month and 10 City Tour
The Yoga Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501 c (3) organization located in Los Angeles, produced National Yoga Month and a 10 City Yoga Health Festival Tour across the US and Canada during the month of September. National Yoga Month 2008, the 10 City Tour, and local grassroots events delivered yoga and other preventive health care practices to underserved communities. - November 05, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
Help Santa Help Kids
A free public event to benefit for Operation: Kid Equip on December 11, 2008. This special event will raise awareness and funds for Operation: Kid Equip, an organization that provides free school supply kits to low-income and poor children in Southeastern Michigan in September and January of each year. - November 03, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
Online Ministry Launches Program to Connect Those Affected by Economic Crisis with Those Who Can Help
In the face of economic crisis and cries for help from those affected by it, an online Christian ministry has launched a new program which offers hope to those who may be losing hope or have lost hope all together due to financial difficulties and homelessness. With foreclosures and homelessness... - November 02, 2008 - Light of Life Ministry
New Jersey is Home for World’s First Shared Genetics Resource for Tourette Syndrome Research
Renowned Geneticist Leads Program to Benefit TS Researchers Worldwide. - November 02, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NAFA President Runner-Up for International Fleet Manager of the Year Award
NAFA President Gayle Pratt was one of the final candidates for the 2008 International Fleet Manager of the Year award, which was present in Berlin on October 16, 2008. - November 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Death of 11-Year Old Alexandria Boy Brings International Attention to Discipline in Egypt Schools
A mathematics teacher in Alexandria is being detained on manslaughter charges in Egypt after allegedly beating an 11 year old student to death for not completing his homework. The teacher claimed that he only intended to discipline the boy, but the incident brings to international attention the... - November 02, 2008 - Coptic Orphans
Understanding Tourette Syndrome - a Workshop for Educators
Group behind the world's first Tourette Syndrome DNA sharing repository hosts workshop for teachers and school professionals. - November 01, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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