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Young Permafrost Researchers Meet to Address Rising Threats of Climate Change on Permafrost
Fifty young researchers from thirteen countries around the world will meet for three days (Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2007) in Saint-Petersburg to learn more about the latest permafrost research methods and to discuss future plans to address climate change issues in permafrost areas. - November 25, 2007 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
Logo Designed by LogoBee Grows Along with Project OZ: Non-profit Organization is Keeping Busy
Project OZ is a former winner of LogoBee's annual Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. They have grown since then and their logo design has grown along with them. - November 24, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
African Cookbook to Aid Refugees
The 'Recipes of Africa' cookbook brings together recipes from each country in Africa to support the Sierra Leonian and Liberian refuges of Senegal. - November 24, 2007 - Celtnet
MYS Launches Global Directory of Web Sites That List Online Volunteer Opportunities
Macdonald Youth Services launched "The Global Directory of Web Sites that List Online Volunteer Opportunities" today. This unique global directory will allow any non-profit organization to easily find Web sites to list their Internet-based volunteer opportunities. - November 23, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
World Endometriosis Research Foundation Funds International Multi-Centre Study to Develop a Tool to Identify Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) has secured funding for its first international multi-centre study. The aim of the study is to develop a symptom-based questionnaire to predict the presence of endometriosis – a study of this scale has never been undertaken before. - November 23, 2007 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Cyclone Sidr Victims Aided by Humanity First
Cyclone Sidr met with Bangladesh’s shores on the evening of November 15th, and moved its way into the mainland. UN reports indicate that over 27 million people have been affected by the deadly tropical storm. The cyclone, according to national relief and rescue workers, has left an official... - November 23, 2007 - Humanity First
Trees for Life Launches 2007 Christmas Appeal
This Christmas, award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life is launching an appeal encouraging people to buy their friends and loved ones a specially-dedicated tree or a grove of trees in Scotland’s beautiful Caledonian Forest. - November 22, 2007 - Trees for Life
New Website Launches for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Leading nonprofit for severely wounded War on Terror veterans revamps SaluteHeroes.org with new features, easier navigation and new look and feel. - November 21, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs
This holiday kick-off event benefits children and teens in HeartShare’s foster care program and children with developmental disabilities in its pre-school programs and the new school-age program for children with autism. - November 21, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Celtnet Site Developer Creates Novel Image-Based ClickBank Ads
In an attempt to provide the best possible marketing tools to all internet marketers, the developer of the Celtnet site has made image-based ClickBank contextual (adsens-like) ads available to all. Anyone with a website can use these new image-based ads on their websites, and all for free. - November 21, 2007 - Celtnet
Charity Key Rings Hot Accessory for Travel Convention
The Family Holiday Association is selling trolley coin key rings with seaside designs at this year's travel convention organised by ABTA in Tenerife to raise money to give underprivileged families a short break by the sea. - November 21, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Taylor Hicks CDs Sent to US Troops
The Proud Of Our Troops drive is sending CDs from American Idol winner Taylor Hicks to US troops who are overseas, and also to soldiers who were wounded in active duty and are recuperating in hospitals. The CD is titled "Taylor Hicks." - November 20, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout
Merry Tuba Christmas at Glendale's Historic Alex Theatre
DowntownGlendale.com and the Alex Theatre are proud to present Glendale's annual free Merry Tuba Christmas holiday celebration. - November 19, 2007 - Alex Theatre
Volunteer with Angel Academy
The Angel Academy Arts Program for Iowa Children will be opening it's doors early 2008 and they are seeking loving, compassionate and nurturing individuals, with experience in working with children to volunteer their time and/or services with Angel Academy. Angel Academy is one of the facilities... - November 18, 2007 - Guardian Angel, Inc
Gingerbread Contest Has $10,000 Top Prize
Create a gingerbread house and win a variety of prizes including a package at the Hyatt Regency Chicago valued at $10,000, Chicago Bears tickets and much more all while supporting Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice. - November 18, 2007 - Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Kicks Off Its 29th Season with "Holidays LA"
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles take to the Alex Theatre (216 North Brand Blvd.) stage on December 14-16, 2007 for their Annual Holiday extravaganza, “Holidays LA.” - November 15, 2007 - Alex Theatre
The Miracle Worker Foundation Launches "Rebuild Fund" to Re-Inhabit Devastated Gulf Regions
Foundation effort includes a unique housing program that allows victims to own their homes in 10 years - November 15, 2007 - The Miracle Worker Foundation
Single, Disabled Mom Motivates Others with Lollipop Lesson While Overcoming Homelessness
Kimberly Carnevale may have lost her home to a brutal attack; but she did not lose her fighting spirit. This single, disabled Mom learned the importance of giving to others; and how something as simple as a lollipop could change the lives of many. - November 15, 2007 - Canine and Abled, Inc.
CSAH Presents Concert for Military Appreciation Night on Randolph Air Force Base
Cross Canadian Ragweed headlines concert open to all Department of Defense ID holders. - November 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
MN Jennings Student Lobbies in Washington, DC
MN high school student went to Wash DC, to lobby MN reps to support the Jubilee Act 2634, to cancel dept in Africa and other impoverished nations. Ms. Henry, the youngest participant, underwent lobbyist training and met MN Senate and Congress reps for bill support. On Nov. 7, the House Financial Srvcs Committee held a legislative hearing on the Act. - November 14, 2007 - Jennings Community Learning Center
The Texas Wranglers and Easter Seals Central Texas Hold Up the City of Austin
The Texas Wranglers are proud to present the 10th Annual City Wide Hold Up. This important fundraising event will be held on November 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at major Austin intersections. The Wranglers, a University of Texas service-based organization, will collect donations in... - November 14, 2007 - Easter Seals Central Texas
Motorola Foundation Enables Launch of Easy Way to Volunteer at 1-800-Volunteer
Newly updated easy-to-use 1-800-Volunteer phone system provides information on how to help during and after disasters, and allows potential volunteers to find and connect to locally-based Volunteer Centers that help connect volunteers to volunteer opportunities in their community. - November 14, 2007 - Points of Light & Hands On Network
Lose Weight 4 Humanity Takes Its Weight Loss Campaign Global
Today, Lose Weight 4 Humanity announced it has opened its weight loss campaign to international participation, stating the obesity epidemic is not just an American problem, but a global one - November 10, 2007 - Lose Weight 4 Humanity
Attention All Non-Profits; Logobee Announces Third Logo Design Makeover Giveaway
LogoBee is having its third annual logo design Makeover Giveaway. This is where non-profit organizations submit their information to LogoBee and a group of them will be selected to receive a logo and stationery design package donated by LogoBee. - November 08, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
ImportRaffle.com Revolutionizes Charitable Raffles
Non-Profit Organization ImportRaffle.com Raffling off Nissan Skyline R33 GTR, proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay, WI. - November 07, 2007 - ImportRaffle.com
12 Women Earn Free Breast Implants on MyFreeImplants.com -- That's 2 Dozen Double-D's
MyFreeImplants.com posted record growth in revenue, memberships and most importantly -- bust lines. The number of memberships on the website are simply bursting at the seams. Through the massive support of the philanthropic efforts from contributors worldwide, this innovative website is proving to be a viable force in the lucrative cosmetic surgery financing industry. - November 06, 2007 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC
World Vision Responding to Historic Flooding in Mexico
Agency concerned about risk of disease; reaching 300,000 stranded people “will take time” - November 04, 2007 - World Vision US
Lilly Pulitzer Via Palm Beach and For Darfur Present "Brighter Days for Darfur Benefit" November 15 at Brazilian Court
Benefit For Darfur organization and Lilly Pulitzer - November 03, 2007 - For Darfur, Inc.
"All In For A Cure" Charity Poker Tournament
The First Annual All In For A Cure Poker Tournament, hosted by The Outer Limit Studios and CFLPokerSource is to be held on November 17, 2007 at Kiwi's Pub and Grill in Altamonte Springs, FL. The proceeds for this tournament will benefit PanCan. - November 03, 2007 - All In For A Cure Charity
Internet Developer Offers Free ClickBank Tools and Ads for All
Disillusioned by the cost and quality of the tools available an internet developer creates and releases tools for all to use the ClickBank marketplace on their websites. - November 02, 2007 - Celtnet
S.S. Success: a New Mentoring and Tutoring Program Sets Sail at Ogemaw Heights High School
A new mentoring and tutoring program is just getting started at Ogemaw Heights High School (in the West Branch - Rose City Area School District). - November 01, 2007 - S.S. Success (at Ogemaw Heights High School)
Car Santa Gives Away Free Cars
Car Santa will be giving away over 100 free cars to needy families across the nation this Christmas season - November 01, 2007 - Cars 4 Christmas
MYS Announces the Release of iTunes Instructional Video
Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) announces the release of an iTunes instructional video entitled "How to Subscribe to and Play Podcasts Using Apple's iTunes". Podcasts, which are downloadable audio or video files, are a productive way to learn about trends and issues that impact online volunteering within non-profit organizations. - November 01, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Sikhcess™ Announces Sikh Community’s Plans to Deliver 50,000 Food Packages to North America’s Homeless Next Month
Sikh community doubles campaign to “Feed the Homeless” after shattering goal to distribute 20,000 food packages in only 9 months. - October 31, 2007 - Sikhcess
1st Annual Casino Night Charity Event November
Avenues of Independence, Inc., a 501(c) 3, non-profit, tax exempt organization, committed to providing services for emancipated youth in Los Angeles County is hosting its 1st Annual Casino Night Charity Event at Sunset Beach in West Hollywood Sunday, November 11, 2007. - October 30, 2007 - Avenues of Independence
Humanity First Continues to Serve Southern California Fire Disaster Victims and Evacuees
As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of... - October 30, 2007 - Humanity First
Humanity First Fights Raging Fires in Southern California
The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and... - October 27, 2007 - Humanity First
Kids Korps USA Joins Relief Efforts for Fire Victims
Kids Korps USA, a national kids volunteerism organization, has released a call to action to its thousands of children, teens, and parent volunteers requesting not only the donation of useful items and cash for supplies for the San Diego wildfire victims but for their time and efforts to help organize and package the donations for distribution to the community through their numerous charitable partnerships. - October 27, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
ANZA Technology Network Taps Buzka and Silenceair for Guy Manson Hottest Technology Award
Web 2.0 and Clean Tech Companies from Australia Stand Out at Annual Gateway to the US Summit - October 27, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network
"The Space" Donates Original Works to Art Auction/Dinner to the Triad's Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
The Space art gallery in Greensboro has donated four original works by two area artists to the “Spaghetti Auction,” an dinner/art auction fundraiser to benefit the children and adults of Gatewood Center and the Greensboro and Thomasville group homes for the severely disabled. The event... - October 25, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Montana State University Foundation Selects Agilon for New Advancement Information System
Montana State University Foundation recently announced the selection of its new Advancement Information Management and Fund Accounting solution, Agilon’s One. The Foundation selected Agilon, LLC and its partner Agresso to meet its growing information technology needs. - October 25, 2007 - Agilon, LLC.
Kiwanis Club of Toronto Supports the Merit Award Bursary Program
The Kiwanis Club of Toronto partners with the Merit Award Bursary Program, a non-profit organization that helps keep Toronto high school students in school. - October 25, 2007 - Merit Award Bursary Program
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Marks 25 Years of Working with Long Island Children to Keep Them Safe from Harm with November 1, 2007 Benefit
Celebrating CAPS’ leadership role in the ever-evolving violence prevention and child-safety effort on Long Island. - October 25, 2007 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Child Abuse Prevention Services Survey Finds Students Report Drop in Bullying in Long Island Middle Schools
Pro-active, pro-social interventions by students who witness bullying incidents increased, suggesting strategies to empower bystanders–the “silent majority” – are working. - October 25, 2007 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Names Time Warner Cable Premier Sponsor
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, has announced that Time Warner Cable, the second-largest telecommunications operator in the United States, will be the premier sponsor of the 2007 Annual Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,... - October 24, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $13 Million in Grants to Improve Region’s Quality of Life
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees approved $12.9 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the seven-county region and beyond. The board approved the grants at its quarterly meeting in September. Organizations receiving... - October 24, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Taylor's Angels Teams Up with Heroes for Children
Taylor's Angels teams up with Heroes For Children for a charity drive during the holiday season. - October 24, 2007 - Taylor's Angels
Extra Help Arrives for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries at Area Agency on Aging in St. Joseph MI
The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
Feed the Need Kicks Off Its Opening Campaign with a Non-Perishable Food Drive Benefiting Local Food Banks in British Columbia, Canada
Feed The Need is new non-profit organization based on the belief that anyone and everyone can make a difference. Feed The Need hosts different awareness and fundraising campaigns; each campaign focuses on a different need, alternating globally and within our own communities. Six different high... - October 20, 2007 - Feed The Need
Southern Ladies Purse Gala Raises $35,655 for Me Fine Foundation
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that the 2nd Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala raised $35,655. The event was held on Sept. 16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary and featured a live auction of unique, one-of-a-kind purses, including items donated by local... - October 19, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.