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National MS Society Announces Call for Sponsors for Triangle Walk MS 2008
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National MS Society has sponsorship opportunities available for the Triangle Walk MS 2008. Sponsors will receive proper incentives for sponsorship. - April 04, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
World Famous Charity Wine Festival to be Held Feb. 6-8, 2009 in Naples, Florida
Naples Winter Wine Festival announces its 2009 Festival dates. - April 04, 2008 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
FreePoverty.com Proves That Learning Geography is Useful After All
Users of FreePoverty.com have eagerly contributed their basic geography knowledge to help save lives, resulting in the donation of over two million cups of water by the foundation. - April 04, 2008 - FreePoverty
Helen Schinkel Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Jennifer Terry, president of the Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org) board of advisors, has announced that Helen Schinkel, CFO and vice president of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board member, Schinkel... - April 03, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
U-Florida Student Wins GEICO Achievement Award
University of Florida Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship through GEICO and NSCS, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - April 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
BYU Student Wins $2,500 NSCS Study Abroad Scholarship
Brigham Young University Student Kelly Wight received a $2,500 study abroad scholarship from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. - April 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National MS Society Announces the Launch of the Walk MS Gold Club Campaign
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society will hold the Walk MS Gold Club Campaign. Gold Club participants will enjoy perks like VIP pass, free food and name recognition throughout the event. - April 02, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
Last Chance for Exhibit Space at NAFA’s 2008 Institute & Expo
Time is running out and space is nearly filled on the exhibit floor for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah in May. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Spare Some for Autism Raises $25,000 at First Bowling Challenge
Awareness increases during Autism Awareness Month in April. - April 02, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Old Habits Die Hard: New Parent Education Program Aims to Make Lasting Impression
Attachment Parenting International Unveils Comprehensive, Innovative Series of Education Classes Designed for Long-Term Success. - April 02, 2008 - Attachment Parenting International
NAFA Announces Judges for Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the panel of judges for its first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The panel consists of Gerry Koss, Sean Kilcarr, Karen Healey, Douglas Weichman, Bret Watson, and Alex Barton. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Agilon Supports Fundraising & Advancement with New Smartphone Access for Development Officers – On The Go!
To support the growing number of professional fundraisers who spend large amount of time traveling to meet with prospects, Agilon has developed a Smartphone interface for its donor management software, ONE. The new interface gives donor and prospect managers access to key information about their prospects directly on their smart-enabled mobile phones. - March 30, 2008 - Agilon, LLC.
Oklahoma Baptist University Selects Agilon's ONE Fundraising Software for Its New Advancement Information Management System
The solution includes donor, prospect, and contribution management as well as Events, Scholarships, and Campaign Management along with the Constituent Connection online community and Rel@y email delivery system. - March 30, 2008 - Agilon, LLC.
2008 Thin Line Film Fest Seeks All Forms of Documentaries
Thin Line Film Fest 2008 announces its Call for Entries. This year's festival will be held September 24 - 28 in Denton, TX. Thin Line Film Fest is an international, documentary-inspired film festival embracing the fluid nature of the documentary and celebrating the films and filmmakers redefining the genre. Thin Line Film Fest is seeking any film that adheres to the "style" of documentary filmmaking; including traditional documentaries, “mockumentaries,” “docu-fictions,” and “docudramas.” - March 29, 2008 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
U-Penn Student Wins Exemplary Scholar Award
Jin Lee, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the Exemplary Scholar award, given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society. Lee is a senior at the College of University of Pennsylvania, double-majoring in biology and the biological basis of behavior. - March 28, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The International Business Academy of Green Bay, WI is Co-Sponsoring an International Foodfest
In order to raise funds for scholarships and to support a volunteer trip to Cambodia, a fund raiser will be held in Green Bay on April 18th. - March 28, 2008 - Terry M. Taylor
Declutter Your Closets and Help Children’s Charity
Safe Harbor Child Access Centers announces the installation of clothing bins for unwanted clothing and shoes at the Sears on 640 Route 22 East in Scotch Plains/Watchung, and the A & P on 453 Valley Street in Maplewood. Donations may be deposited 24 hours a day. You can help support Safe Harbor... - March 28, 2008 - Safe Harbor Child Access Centers
Babysitting Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield on April 12th
In conjunction with EMS Academy of Marshfield, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold a babysitting course for children ages 11 to 17 years old on Saturday, April 12th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. - March 27, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
IFIS Launch Flexible Information Service for the Food Industry
Leading food science publisher IFIS (International Food Information Service) has launched a range of services specifically designed to meet the information needs of food corporations in a flexible and cost-effective way. - March 27, 2008 - IFIS
Jewelry Designer Introduces New Line of Sea Glass Jewelry
Francesca Fine Jewelry introduces their new line of breathtaking sea glass jewelry. - March 26, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
Imagine A Change Paves the Way for Solving Public Issues: Nonprofit Sets Goal to Bring People, Businesses, and Government Together
Bringing people together has never been as easy or simple. - March 26, 2008 - Imagine A Change
Dress for Success Comes to Raleigh/Durham, N.C. and Celebrates S.O.S - Send One Suit - Week
Dress for Success announces new Triangle location to help local, low-income women with business-appropriate clothing and professional development programs. The international organization is celebrating S.O.S. - Send One Suit - Week and is urging the community to donate one new or nearly new suit or professional attire. Donations can be dropped off at local dressbarn (www.dressbarn.com) locations from March 31-April 5, 2008. - March 25, 2008 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
ANZA Technology Network and Southern Cross Venture Partners Announce Platinum Partnership
Agreement to Benefit Down Under Innovative Tech Companies Looking to Enter Lucrative US Market. - March 22, 2008 - ANZA Technology Network
“Texas Hold ‘Em” Tournament at Venus II in Marshfield to Benefit Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield
Bring your best game to the Venus II restaurant on Saturday, April 12th for a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - March 22, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Announces the 1st Annual Adopt-A-Laugh Fundraiser
This event was created to benefit the program “Creating Families with Adoption.” Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc (CCCF) is on a mission to connect children needing a home with loving families in Brevard County. The event will be held April 26, 2008 at 7pm at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Tickets are $50 per person. - March 21, 2008 - CCCF Adopt A Laugh
NAFA to Recognize Those Who Are Going Green
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces The Green Fleet Awards - an honor for those who have implemented or pioneered innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall "going green" initiative. - March 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
International Affairs Council Announces Business Lunch
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced an International Business Lunch will be held Monday, March 31, in the Archie K. Davis Conference Room at Research Triangle Park Headquarters located at 12 Davis Drive. The lunch will include... - March 20, 2008 - International Affairs Council
LogoBee Works with the Global Business Community
LogoBee is proud to offer their graphic design services to countries located all over the world. This way global businesses can obtain custom logo designs and websites. - March 19, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
National MS Society Announces Walk MS 2008 on May 3
Walk MS 2008 will be held at the RBC Center on May 3, 2008. Sixty percent of all funds raised will go towards individuals living with MS in eastern North Carolina. National cause will take the remaining forty percent to help find a cause and a cure for MS. - March 19, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
Animal-Friendly Jobsite Introduces Pawsitive Recruiting
AnimalWork.org is a job-matching site for all humane animal-related jobs. A portion of every sale is donated to animal welfare and rescue organizations around the country. - March 19, 2008 - AnimalWork.org
Yahoo! for the Global Learning Foundation
The Global Learning Foundation secures funding from the Yahoo! Employee Foundation. - March 17, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Ozzie’s Anniversary Fete Underway
Phoenix — Ozzie's Furnishings, 3931 E. Indian School Road, is kicking off three weeks of celebratory sales to mark its 1st Anniversary. - March 15, 2008 - Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix
Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham Give Support to the Mukuru Promotion Centre
Kestrel Capital and Rita and Charles Field-Marsham have donated funds to the Mukuru Promotion Centre located in the district of Nairobi in Kenya. - March 14, 2008 - Mukuru Promotion Centre
Gregory Poole Marine to Sponsor "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" to Benefit Bear Creek Center
Gregory Poole Marine of Beaufort, NC, has signed on to help sponsor “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” an afternoon of live bluegrass music, wine tastings, arts and crafts and more at the Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level, NC, to benefit the Bear Creek Center for people with... - March 14, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Heart Warming Feature on CNN Money
CNN Money has a touching feature on Anthony's Beehive. LogoBee was moved by this story about their client; especially since the chief coordinator on this project has epilepsy too. - March 14, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
Humanity First Continues to Provide Aid to Peru Earthquake Victims
Following the disastrous 8.0 earthquake which greatly disrupted the livelihood of southern Peru, Humanity First deployed a first responder team to many villages, eventually bringing much needed food and medicinal care to victims. More than half a year later, the region is still struck with poverty,... - March 13, 2008 - Humanity First
SmartVolunteer Partners with Good News Broadcast
In an effort to drive skill-based volunteering to the forefront of volunteer recruitment and engagement, SmartVolunteer has partnered with Good News Broadcast. On Thursday, February 21st, SmartVolunteer was interviewed by Paul Sladkus, Executive Producer of Good News... - March 13, 2008 - SmartVolunteer
Gas Price Driven Inflation Tackled at International Conference
Years of Rising Gas Prices caused by Peak Oil; Beginning of Rapid Long-Term Inflation and Recession; Energy and Climate Uncertainty Grow. - March 12, 2008 - Local Future
Private and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Encourages International Exchange and Cooperation
Atlas Service Corps, Inc. (Atlas Corps), a new international nonprofit organization bringing global nonprofit leaders to the United States, announces support from DuPont for its inaugural fellows program. As a founding corporate sponsor, DuPont will support 2007-08 Atlas Corps Fellow Gargi Saha... - March 12, 2008 - Atlas Service Corps, Inc.
Future Scientists Gather at Meredith College for the North Carolina State Science Fair
Students will participate in the State Science and Engineering Fair of NC at Meredith College on Saturday, March 15. About 270 students from schools across the state survived the challenge at the regional competition. The public is encouraged to attend from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Math and Science Building. The SMT Center supports events such as this because it is an outlet for students to showcase research they have conducted. - March 12, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
FreePoverty.com - Knowledge is All It Takes to Donate Over 1 Million Cups of Water
After surpassing a milestone of donating one million cups of water, FreePoverty.com sees a brighter future thanks to the knowledge of its users. - March 12, 2008 - FreePoverty
Health & Wellness Program
"Good health is ... not just an absence of disease; it is a state of positive well-being-ness. We are not just humans who are destined to fall sick and get cured. We have been created to feel bliss continuously inside us and ecstatic lightness at the Being level. This is good health." -Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The Health & Wellness is a 2-day meditation program designed by Paramahamsa to help us reconnect with the innate intelligence of our bodies, and to allow flowering of perfect health. - March 11, 2008 - Life Bliss New York
UN, Kids for Kids, Government of North Darfur Unite to Deliver Medical Equipment to Remote Hospital in Darfur
Kids for Kids’ Trustees Patricia Parker MBE and Alastair King-Smith arrived today in Khartoum after a week in North Darfur where they were able to deliver medical equipment to a remote rural hospital. Mellit is home to over 151,000 people, plus an emergency displaced camp of thousands, but... - March 11, 2008 - US Friends of Kids for Kids
Sikhcess™ Volunteers Distribute More Than 42,000 Meals in a Single Night in Worldwide Campaign to 'Feed the Homeless'
Global effort surpasses expectations with more than 120,000 meals distributed to-date; preparations for additional campaigns already actively underway. - March 09, 2008 - Sikhcess
Jewelry Designer Introduces New Line of Hair Jewelry
Francesca Fine Jewelry introduces their new line of genuine gemstone hair jewelry. - March 08, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
Adoptee, Comedienne and Author Alison Larkin Brings Her Wildly Popular Comedy to JourneyToMe.com and Adoption Today Fundraiser on April 3rd
Tickets available immediately to see Alison Larkin perform, read and sign copies of her book The English American and hear Crush Quarterback John Dutton and his wife Terina Dutton share their personal adoption story to Miki. - March 08, 2008 - Journey To Me
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces 5th Annual Ryan’s Run 5K
On Saturday June 21, 2008 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fifth annual 5k run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile run/walk meandering through Middletown’s... - March 08, 2008 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
SMT Center Sponsors Student Delegation Participation in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition
Five students from North Carolina will be traveling with a delegation to Beijing, China to participate in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. This is the only delegation from the United States that will be going to China. The North Carolina Science Mathematics Technology Education Center, (NC SMT) is sponsoring the students to be a part of this event. - March 08, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
A Human Holocaust Exhibit Finds Homes in a City of Institutions
It is called “ONE SOUL: When Humanity Fails” and it is currently touring New York: booked next into Grand Central Station for a week in April (14-18) as well as the Bronx Library Center (April). Utilizing museum-quality, audio/visual technology, ONE SOUL recounts a startlingly, moving... - March 08, 2008 - Afikim Foundation
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest for Business Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition, which was held on Feb. 19 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The winners, team Global Village Whiz Kids, represented... - March 07, 2008 - International Affairs Council