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Brian Jordan, Deidra Dukes and Other Local Celebrities Join Junior Achievement of Georgia to Celebrate "JA Day"
Local celebrities including former Atlanta Brave and Falcon Brian Jordan, Fox 5 news anchor Deidra Dukes, radio personalities Murph Dawg & CJ from 95.5 The Beat, Mixx Master Mitch from KISS 104.1 and others will join Junior Achievement of Georgia to celebrate “JA Day” on Thursday,... - May 15, 2008 - Junior Achievement of Georgia
International Software Development Outsourcing Conference – Program Announcement
Event for anyone interested in software development outsourcing and offshoring. - May 14, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Junior Achievement Helps "Recession-Proof" Georgia’s Youth
Considering the economic concerns of many Georgians, ranging from the mortgage and credit crises to company layoffs and an unemployment rate that exceeds the national average, Junior Achievement of Georgia is teaching students as early as kindergarten the skills to manage their own financial matters. - May 14, 2008 - Junior Achievement of Georgia
Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
The Children of the Dump celebrates ten years of helping the poor children of Puerto Vallarta receive an education. - May 14, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Simon Calder Hosts Travel Industry Charity Pub Quiz
Travel journalist Simon Calder is to host a travel industry charity pub quiz on the 27th of May in London to raise money for the Family Holiday Association, a UK charity that gives children in need the chance of a break away with their family. - May 14, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
NAFA Announces the Winners of the 2008 Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the winners of the first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The awards were handed out at NAFA's Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5, 2008. - May 14, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Climbers to Attempt to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States En Masse to Raise Funds for Children With AIDS
Summer Summit Challenge to be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. - May 13, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
A New Online Debt Resource in the UK Providing Expert and Impartial Debt Advice
The Debt Advice Trust is a UK registered not for profit organisation which exists to enable people in serious debt to get advice on various debt solutions ranging from Bankruptcy to an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangements), Management Plans and more. - May 13, 2008 - Debt Advice Trust
Myanmar Relief Options
Getting relief through to the victims of Nargis Cyclone. - May 13, 2008 - US Asian Chamber of Commerce
DC AHEC Hosts the 1st Annual "DC African Health and Empowerment Day" Health Event
The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. The unique needs of the African community must also be met if health care disparities are to be eliminated in the District of Columbia. - May 11, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
Humanity First to Provide Clean Water to Over One Million People
In a recent effort to aid victims still suffering from the wreckage caused by the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan, Humanity First has initiated a water filtration project that is projected to provide water accessibility to 1.26 million people. With Humanity First’s investment of over... - May 10, 2008 - Humanity First
Hundreds March and Demand Accountability from Politicians
Forum and march to be held to protest displacement of low income families due to massive development and shut down of day care centers in low income communities in Brooklyn and NYC. - May 10, 2008 - Families United for Racial & Economic Equality (FUREE)
20th Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle/Car Show Memorial Weekend Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Memorial Day Weekend motorcycle and car show to benefit Operation Christmas, a non profit supporting children of Fallen US Troops. The event will feature a memorial service, 21 gun salute, etc. Operation Christmas provides Christmas Gift Cards and a VIP Orlando Theme Park vacation to children of the Fallen. - May 10, 2008 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
Computer Association Holds 31st Annual Conference
The ICCA, founded in the days of room-sized computers, will hold its annual conference this year in Washington, D.C., June 6-8th. Small business owner attendees will listen to speakers discuss how to recession proof their businesses. - May 10, 2008 - ICCA
NSCS Announces Members of 2008-09 National Leadership Council
NSCS is pleased to announce that the following students have been named members of the National Leadership Council for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Council is a leadership opportunity awarded to 20 students who display leadership qualities both at their NSCS chapter and in their on-campus... - May 09, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Make a Difference Discount Card (Maddcard); One Way to Offset High Gas Prices
The product is unique, the concept is one of a kind and the support is second to none. Now in their second year, Maddcard is available to all schools in the Alabama River Region, both public and private. Make A Difference Discount Card was given that name because the income generated was one way... - May 07, 2008 - Make A Difference Discount Card
LogoBee Unleashes Explosive New ‘BundleBee’ Package This Spring
LogoBee starts Spring with a bang. A new package called the 'BundleBee' is available; this offers their expert logo design, stationery and web design services all together. - May 07, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
Better Boys Foundation (BBF) "Fights" for North Lawndale Kids
Better Boys Foundation (BBF) “Fights” for North Lawndale Kids at 5th Annual Gala Fundaraiser. - May 07, 2008 - The Better Boys Foundation
Marshfield’s Damon, Topham and Company Fundraising Challenge for Boys and Girls Club Hits $10K
In the past four years, Damon, Topham and Company, LLC of Marshfield has been raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield by making a $1,000 donation and encouraging other like-minded businesses that care about the community to do the same. - May 06, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Junior League of Toronto Trains At-Risk Teen Girls for 10k Run
JLT Kickstart for Health inspires Toronto youth to make healthy lifestyle choices. - May 06, 2008 - JLT Kickstart for Health
Sikhcess™ Announces Launch of Its 'Community Cleanup' Campaign in the United States and the United Kingdom
Sikhcess™ volunteers in the United States and in the United Kingdom plan to spruce up neighborhood living spaces and areas, including parks, highways, schools, playgrounds, and sidewalks. - May 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
Guiltless Giving - 8 Year Old Takes Helping the Homeless to a Whole New Level
Eight year old Zachary Gooding, of San Diego, California, started with an idea on how to build a better mousetrap and found a way to help homeless people in a creative, innovative way. - May 04, 2008 - Guiltless Giving
Shodor Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Shodor. Shodor is a nonprofit organization that serves students, educators and parents. It is recognized as a national leader in the effective use of computers to improve both math and science education. Established in 1994 in Durham, N.C., Shodor combines student enrichment, faculty enhancement and interactive materials development to transform learning through computational thinking. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Adam Meyer Receives the Student Leadership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Student Leadership Award of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Adam Meyer. Meyer, a senior at Raleigh Charter High School in Raleigh, N.C., worked diligently to raise awareness of the natural beauty and outstanding resources of the Richland Natural Area (RNA). The RNA includes Umstead State Park, Schenck Memorial Forest, the NCSU Equine Educational Unit, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Ecostation and the North Carolina Museum of Art. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
GlaxoSmithKline Receives the Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GlaxoSmithKline supports a range of educational programs in the U.S. with the aim of developing an understanding of science issues in everyday life and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to the Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee. The Granville Education Foundation is an independent organization that works in partnership with the community and schools to improve student performance in the Granville County schools. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
J. Donald Cline Receives the Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award from the SMT Center
The Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award was given to J. Donald Cline. Cline led an effort to save the Rosman Research Station, a radio telescope facility that had been operated by the Department of Defense, from being closed. In the late 1990’s Cline helped save the center and transform it into the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). PARI provides educational programs at all levels for students and teachers. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
NSCS Announces Selections for Spring Issue of The Collegiate Scholar
11 NSCS members have made it into the spring issue of The Collegiate Scholar, a literary e-publication created by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - May 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Bags Are Packed for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City
NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo opens in Salt Lake City, Utah and runs from May 3-6, 2008. - May 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Non-Profit Thrift Store Event Generates Record Sales, Increased Awareness to Benefit Area Animal Shelter
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Raises Hundreds of Dollars from Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. Several dogs and cats were adopted into loving homes during the Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift’s second anniversary event the week of April 21st. The non-profit thrift store... - May 02, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Local Resorts Teams Up With EFSN to Support California Schools
Educational Foundation Support Network has teamed up with WorldMark by Wyndham® to contribute funds through a community outreach program called Simple Fundraiser. - May 01, 2008 - Simple Fundraiser
The International Affairs Council Names Co-Chairs for the 2008 Citizen of the World Award
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president of Sepi Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), and Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com) will co-chair the planning... - May 01, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Free Wheelchair Mission Local "Walk for Mobility" Event to be Hosted by Jones YMCA
Walk for Mobility Event will honor local residents who did not let being confined to a wheelchair stop them from making the community, thus the world, a better place, as well as raise funds to give the gift of mobility to others. - May 01, 2008 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Research Night on Gender and Multiple Sclerosis Scheduled for May 15
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host the Tenth Annual MS Research Night on Thursday, May 15 at the Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley. This year’s speaker, Dr. Caroline Whitacre, will be discussing the effects of gender on MS, specifically... - May 01, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Top Executives Provide Straight Talk and Insight at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo
NAFA's presents "Straight Talk from Leasing Executives" and "Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)" panels at the 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5, 2008. - April 30, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
"DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM
DC AHEC Hosts Press Event and Local Events to Increase Awareness and Access to Health Care During "DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM. - April 27, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
How to Run a Fleet on the Other Side of the Globe
The Global Fleet Management Roundtable at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo will answer all questions regarding how to run a fleet on the other side of the world. - April 27, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA's 2008 Expo Brings a Daughter Closer to Her Father's Legacy
A college student from Quebec travels to Salt Lake City to present an award named after her father who died when she was just eight years old. - April 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association Meets with EPA
NAFA started a dialogue between NAFA members and the EPA at a recent meeting on pending regulation for manadatory reporting of greenhouse gases. - April 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Local Website Puts Atlanta on the Map
LegalAid-GA.org Shares Nomination for Best Law Website by the Prestigious Webby Awards – for 2nd Year in a Row. - April 25, 2008 - Georgia Legal Services Program
IFIS to Launch New Version of FSTA Direct Database
The International Food Information Service (IFIS) announces the launch of their new online database interface, FSTA Direct v2, for May 2008. FSTA Direct v2 offers an improved way to search the FSTA – Food Science and Technology Abstracts® database. - April 25, 2008 - IFIS
Bill Bradley and the Path Ahead for America
Former United States Senator Bill Bradley is the Keynote Speaker for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 24, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
"Texas Hold ‘Em" Tournament at Venus II
Raises $2K for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - April 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
12 NSCS Members Win Truman Scholarship
Twelve NSCS members are among the 65 students selected as Truman Scholars for 2008. NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. The Truman Scholarship Foundation, which was started in 1977 to honor President Truman, awards each scholar $30,000 for graduate study, priority admission... - April 23, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Honor Society NSCS Commemorates Earth Day
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is actively involved in making its business green, its senior director of operations said today. “We don’t believe in just making an effort on one day,” Amy Shopkorn said. “All year round we use re-usable cups, recycle computer... - April 23, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
American Red Cross Launches National Campaign to Connect NASCAR Fans with Blood Donations; Red Cross Partners with 3M Corporation and Roush Fenway Racing
The American Red Cross today announced the launch of Red Cross Racing, a new national campaign to recruit NASCAR fans as blood donors and raise awareness of the need to give blood. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Through the support of 3M and Roush Fenway Racing – two... - April 23, 2008 - American Red Cross
North Carolina Holds State High School Mathematics Contest - 30 Years of Math Excellence
The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) endorses the State High School Mathematics Contest that will be held Thursday, April 24 at the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C. The top senior will will a full tuition scholarship to Duke University. The 139 students qualified in the regional contests that were held earlier this year around the state, and placed in the top eight percent in those competitions. - April 23, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
International Affairs Council Announces Call for Nominations
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that nominations are now open for the Citizen of the World Award. The Citizen of the World Award is presented annually to the North Carolinian who has done the most for the... - April 23, 2008 - International Affairs Council
NAFA Announces 2008-2009 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce the names of the new 2008-2009 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. - April 22, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Independent Rescue Service and West Frankfort Rescue Join Forces and Begin Recruitment Drive
Regional search and rescue service joins forces with local EMS agency to better serve the local and regional community. The joint service is beginning a recruitment drive to bring in new rescuers before going operational. - April 22, 2008 - West Frankfort Rescue