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Going Green Creates Bond Between NAFA and NYC
NAFA recently participated in The City of New York Parks & Recreation 20th Annual Vehicle and Equipment Show just a few weeks after awarded The City of New York Parks & Recreation with NAFA's first-ever Green Fleet Award. - June 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Women's Conference Encouraging Women to Never Give Up
'Big Blessings' revealed at the 2008 Sisters of the Spirit Women's Conference. - June 11, 2008 - Sisters of the Spirit
Café Roma Partners with the School of Champions for Summer Camp
Local pizzeria and pub, Cafe Roma has donated $9000 pesos to help send Puerto Vallarta children to summer camp. The School of Champions, a local non-profit after-school program for impoverished children, is offering a free summer camp to to the children who live in the areas surrounding the municipal dump. Many donations are needed to send them all to camp where they will have an opportunity to learn subjects like English, art, dancing and swimming. - June 11, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Casey Cares Announces Kami's Jammies Program Which Provides PJs and Parties to Children on Extended Stay at Hospitals
The Casey Cares Foundation announces a new program: Kami's Jammies which provides pajamas and themed pajama parties to children on extended stays at area hospitals. Founded in 2000, the Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families in MD and throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. Named in memory of a child, Kami's Jammies will add to their Family Festivities, Birthday Blasts, Celebration Vacation and Better Together programs. - June 11, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Announces the Maverick Entertainment Group Inc. U.S. DVD Release of "Deceitful Storm": Be Careful What You Covet; It May Destroy You
Maverick Entertainment Group Inc., The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & SDH Productions are proud to announce the release of the film "Deceitful Storm," based on the hit stage play "Through the Storm," June 10, 2008. - June 10, 2008 - The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
G.A.M.E. Opens "Front and Centre II" Art Exhibit at the Centre Club of Tampa
Members of Enspirati exhibit their art in “Front and Centre II” at the Centre Club of Tampa. Represented are eight artists from culturally diverse backgrounds. Presented by Global Arts Movement for Education (G.A.M.E.), a non-profit organization dedicated to funding art scholarships. - June 09, 2008 - Global Arts Movement for Education
Sikhcess™ Clothes 15,000 of Australia’s Homeless in a Single Day
On May 10, 2008, Sikhcess volunteers across Australia collected and distributed blankets, jackets, and other winter clothing items to the homeless and needy through its ‘Bundles of Warmth’ campaign, which provides aid during the most frigid months of the year. Sikhcess exceeded all expectations in meeting this need; having provided clothing to over 15,000 of the most desperate people in Australia. - June 08, 2008 - Sikhcess
Red Bulls Make Appearance at the Buckingham United Spring Into Summer Soccer Tournament Saturday June 7th, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008 Red Bulls make appearance in Bucks County at CBAA's Soccer tournament. - June 07, 2008 - Central Bucks Athletic Association(CBAA)
World Environment Day - Trees for Life Sets Quarter of a Million Trees Target
Trees for Life, the award-winning conservation charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, is marking World Environment Day by announcing that it aims to plant a quarter of a million trees during 2008 and 2009. - June 06, 2008 - Trees for Life
Joel Osteen’s Audio Podcast Hits #3 on iTunes
Joel Osteen Ministries announced today that their audio Podcast reached No. 3 in the list of all Podcasts on iTunes this week. Joel Osteen’s audio Podcast has been in or near the top 10 on iTunes since January of 2007. Over 42 million people have requested the audio Podcast of Joel... - June 05, 2008 - Lakewood Church
Viecore FSD Sponsors Golf Tournament to Benefit TAPS
Viecore FSD, a contractor to the U.S. military, is hosting the first annual Golf Scramble to benefit the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors on June 9th at the Sun Eagles Golf Course at Fort Monmouth, NJ. - June 05, 2008 - TAPS
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Roselle Park - Opportunity for All to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer
Candlelight Ceremony Honors Those Affected – While Caretakers Join Forces in Cancer Prevention Study. - June 04, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Area No-Kill Animal Shelter Announces Fundraising Concert
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Holding ‘Band Together for Animals’ to Benefit Spay/Neuter Program. - June 04, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Third Annual Free Breast Augmentation Giveaway at Erotica-LA Convention
There is less than one week left until the MyFreeImplants.com & Dr. William Brennan Boob Job Giveaway. The event is scheduled to take place on stage at Erotica-LA, a three-day sexuality and lifestyle exposition, from June 6th through June 8th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. - June 03, 2008 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC
NC Students Place Third in Nation at ARML Competition
A team of 15 students from around North Carolina placed third in the nation at the 33rd Annual American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) Meet on Saturday. The North Carolina team, in what the coaches called a “rebuilding” year with an “awfully young” group of students, were somewhat surprised by their outstanding performance. - June 03, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Announcing the Fifth Annual, International Angel Faces’ Retreat a Six Day Retreat for Adolescent Girls with Severe Facial Injuries from U.S. and Mexico
Mission is to provide healing retreats and ongoing support designed to inspire adolescent girls with severe facial disfigurements to achieve their optimum potential and develop meaningful relationships for themselves, their families, and their communities. The unique 6-day retreat is held in a private setting, and is designed to teach adolescent girls how to increase self-confidence, and improve their self image while embracing their trauma and facial difference. - May 31, 2008 - Angel Faces
Habitat Newark Appoints New Executive Director
David R. Zurheide, a veteran of more than 19 years in the home building and construction industry, has been appointed Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Newark, effective immediately. - May 31, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity Newark/Essex County NJ
Travel Industry Charity Pub Quiz Hosted by Simon Calder Raises Over £5,200 for the Family Holiday Association
A travel industry pub quiz hosted by Simon Calder, was won by a Hotels.com team and raised over £5,200 for the Family Holiday Association, the national charity giving a break to families in need. - May 31, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Chicago Thoroughbred Retirement Charity Celebrates the Triple Crown with an Open House and Fun Filled Day
Wood End Farms, the Chicago area’s only non-profit Thoroughbred retirement charity, is celebrating horse racing’s Triple Crown with a day of fun and an open house featuring the farm’s retired racehorses on Sunday, June 1. Visitors will be treated to a history of the Triple Crown... - May 30, 2008 - Wood End Farms
Grove Winery Presents Gears & Cheers ‘08 to Benefit the National MS Society
Grove Winery & Vineyards will host the second annual Gears & Cheers Bike Ride on May 31st. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Central and Eastern NC Chapters of the National MS Society. Cyclists will begin at the winery located on the Haw River Wine Trail north of Elon and have... - May 30, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Economic Slowdown Good News for Small Businesses Claims UK Business Expert
Despite rising fuel price, a credit crunch and predicted economic downturn UK business expert, Stefan Drew, is claiming this could be the best year ever for many small businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
Dan Croke Extends Help to the Disadvantaged
Dan Croke, the Queensland entrepreneur, has recently extended the practical and monetary support that he gives to disadvantaged people in the local community, continuing an ongoing commitment to make a difference in society. - May 30, 2008 - Dan Croke
NAFA Hands Out 5th Excellence in Education Award
The Excellence in Education Award was handed out to Matt Betz at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City. - May 29, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Niños Del Café - Java Times Caffé Non-Profit Organization Strives to Improve the Living Conditions of Children Whose Parents' Work in the Coffee Producing States
Niños del Cafe started in 2004 with the objective to help the coffee producers of Mexico, offering their children better living conditions. This organization is part of the Java Times Caffe company - javatimescaffe.com, which has broad experience in the coffee world through the stores it has handled since 1999. The owner, Antonio Leite, has been in very close contact with these producers and is keenly aware of the needs they have. - May 28, 2008 - Java Times Caffé
Brotherhood Ride 2008 Fundraiser Completes First Leg of Nine Day Bike Ride for "Charleston 9"
Firefighters and other volunteers are raising money by riding 600 miles on bicycles from Naples, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina to honor nine Charleston firefighters that lost their lives on June 18, 2007 doing what they love to do -- fighting fires and saving lives. All funds raised will aid the families of the "Charleston 9." The ride began May 24 in Naples, FL and ends on Sunday, June 1 in Charleston, SC. - May 28, 2008 - Brotherhood Ride
Scottish Beaver Trial a "Tremendous Step Forward"
Trees for Life, the award-winning charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to allow a trial reintroduction of European beavers to Mid-Argyll. “To see beavers living wild in Scotland after an absence of... - May 28, 2008 - Trees for Life
First Time in Global History Lonely Indian Parents Attempt to Defeat Death
First time in world history, lonely Indian Parents attempt to defeat death by supporting and serving bereaved children, parents and their families struggling with losses of their near and dear ones. - May 28, 2008 - Samarpan Basu Memorial Trust
Heart Full of Soul Being Sent to Military Hospital
The inspirational autobiography titled "Heart Full Of Soul" by Taylor Hicks are being sent to patients at Walter Reed Military Hospital. - May 26, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
Ann Munoz-Furlong Appointed to APFED Board of Directors
Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, accepts appointment to the APFED Board of Directors. - May 24, 2008 - APFED
Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. (GLLOP) Presents the Real Deal Workshop on June 7th, 2008
Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. is hosting a parent/teen workshop on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel – Dallas (near Galleria Mall) in Dallas, Texas geared at coaching girls in developing standards, setting healthy boundaries in relationships, and making healthy decisions. - May 24, 2008 - Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc.
Star-Studded Gala for HeartShare
It was a star-studded evening as HeartShare Human Services of New York celebrated its Annual Spring Gala and Auction at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The Sopranos creator and executive producer David Chase joined James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Dominic Chianese, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Robert... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
HeartShare Pre-School Moving to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
After 12 years in Bay Ridge, HeartShare Human Services of New York’s First Step Early Childhood Center is moving to the former St. Finbar’s elementary school in Bensonhurst this summer. Offering vital education services to children from 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays or... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Just Cause Awarded Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant to Assist Refugees with Job Advancement
Just Cause, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Founded by Lorrie King. - May 23, 2008 - Just Cause, Inc.
North Carolina Business Committee for Education Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Education in North Carolina. - May 23, 2008 - North Carolina Business Committee for Education
Local Charity Starts Fundraiser to Give-Away a Dream Home
The Danielle DeMarzo Foundation is offering South Floridian donors an opportunity to win their dream home in its latest charity fundraiser. - May 23, 2008 - Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc.
North Carolina Students Excel in International Science Competitions
North Carolina students are among the best science students in the country. Several students who had placed in top positions at the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina (SSEFNC) participated in several national and international competitions this month, including I-SWEEP and ISEF. - May 22, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Impulse Drum Corps to Perform Halftime for L.A. Lakers
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps has been hand selected as the Halftime Act for the 1st game of the NBA Western Conference Finals to air nationally on TNT May 21, 2008 at 6pm for the 15 time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. - May 22, 2008 - Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps
Bill Phillips' Transformation Challenge Donates $109,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Bill Phillips, the former chairperson and CEO of EAS and the author of the best-selling health and fitness book “Body for Life” recently made a $109,000 personal donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Mr. Phillips' donation came about as part of his Transformation... - May 21, 2008 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Chicago Cares Opens Registration for City's Largest Day of Service: Thousands of Volunteers to Transform Chicago Schools
Nearly 40 Chicago schools, home to 24,000 students, are transformed by Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon volunteers. - May 21, 2008 - Chicago Cares
Senator Bill Bradley Captivates Crowd in Salt Lake City
Senator Bill Bradley provided the Keynote Address at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City. - May 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Partners with Ferris State University to Enhance CAFM Program
NAFA Fleet Management Association and Ferris State University have announced a partnership and a four-step degree plan that begins with awarding CAFM program participants 12 semester hours of college credit for successful completion of the program and ends with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a minor in Fleet Management. - May 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Executive Director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS Reports Account of Trip to Zimbabwe, One of Few Americans to Travel There Since Presidential Election
Launches Emergency Campaign to Raise Funds for Life-Saving Antibiotics. - May 20, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Young Polar Scientists Take the Pulse of Permafrost Temperature
A team of young investigators from the Permafrost Young Researchers Network (http://pyrn.ways.org) have started an international project to measure climate change impacts on permafrost temperatures — with bore holes in Svalbard, northern Sweden, Norway and Finland. - May 20, 2008 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
SOS Children’s Villages Shares a Celebration of Home
For South Florida’s foster kids, home is a very special word and, for the hundreds of foster children that have come through their doors, SOS Children’s Villages – Florida is a very special place. On April 27, the organization and their community of supporters celebrated their 15th year of service with a “15 and Fabulous” Birthday Bash at Boca West Country Club. - May 18, 2008 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
Seven Pitfalls of Search Engine Marketing Webinar
The ICCA hosts Internet Marketing Expert, Todd Miechiels, in a May 22nd webinar for small to mid-sized businesses on how to avoid the pitfalls that waste time and money when trying to use the Internet to generate demand and sales. - May 17, 2008 - ICCA
ISM: to Celebrate the "Best in Show"
This event is a friendly art competition that will allow student artists to show their art work. This art show will give local students a chance to see what a professional gallery experience is all about. - May 17, 2008 - ISM
Diabetic Foundation Brings "Sex and the City" to Miami with Screening and Silent Auction
The Diabetic Foundation will host a private screening of "Sex and the City" with a VIP reception and silent auction, in Aventura on June 1st. The screening of the film will be followed by a "Cosmos and Champagne" reception where guests can bid on items that tie into the film's theme. In 2006, the Diabetic Foundation was formed, a non-profit organization designed specifically to benefit underprivileged South Florida families whose children are suffering from juvenile diabetes. - May 17, 2008 - Diabetic Foundation, Inc.
National MS Society Receives $10,000 Donation from Fonville Morisey Realty's 12th Annual Golf Tournament
The National MS Society was presented with a $10,000 donation at the conclusion of the 12th Annual Fonville Morisey Realty Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament, held at Wildwood Green Golf Club, allowed more than 110 sales associates and employees the opportunity to give back to the local... - May 17, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
First Book-Metro Phoenix, Borders® and Waldenbooks® Stores Bring the Gift of New Books To Children in Need
First Book-Metro Phoenix was excited to grant $4,000 in Borders gift cards to local non-profits that directly serve children in need. This year First Book-Metro Phoenix had the privilege to distribute these gift cards to Motheread® Arizona, The Family School, Los Arcos United Methodist Church, Wesley Community Center, Mesa Early Learning and Lincoln Learning Center. This is the second consecutive year that Borders, Waldenbooks and First Book have joined together for a holiday fundraising drive. - May 15, 2008 - First Book - Metro Phoenix