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LogoBee Creates Logo Design for Vienna Art Gallery: Graphic Art is Used to Represent the Vienna Art Scene
The FPKK Przeczek & Seredynski KG art gallery in Vienna has just recently received a logo design created by LogoBee. Graphic arts are being used to represent the more traditional art forms. - December 13, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
Family Holiday Association Raises Over £10,000 at the Travel Convention in Tenerife
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) had raised £10,000 at The Travel Convention in Tenerife, which will help give over 20 disadvantaged families a break away. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Avoid Snail Mail: Send Christmas e-Cards to Help Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association has launched their Christmas e-card service, and is asking individuals and companies to use the cards to help give underprivileged children what for most will be their first ever holiday break away from home. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Scottish Parliamentarian Backs 2007 Christmas Appeal
Scottish parliamentarian Richard Lochhead today gave his backing to Trees for Life's 2007 Christmas Appeal when he visited the award-winning charity's offices in Findhorn Bay. - December 12, 2007 - Trees for Life
Jill Mastrangelo 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 Jill Mastrangelo, an account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has been named to the organization’s board of the advisors. As a... - December 11, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Larry King of CNN's Larry King Live Will be Master of Ceremonies for Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008
Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008 is pleased to announce the attendance of Larry King as the Master of Ceremonies to celebrate "A Constellation of Community Service". The Kids Korps children and parent volunteers depend on this gala each year to jump start the funding process for the following year's 1200+ charitable activities to over 250 receiving organizations. - December 07, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
Humanity First Continues Aid to Bangladesh Cyclone Victims
As villages in Bangladesh continue to recover from the horrific Cyclone Sidr that landed in the country two weeks ago, aid continues to flow from nations around the world – but there is still much action needed. Humanity First has been assigned to provide a range of services to the devastated... - December 05, 2007 - Humanity First
Celebrities "Go All The Way For A Stray" in New Calendar
Little Pet Project, a company that uses sexy, sometimes nude images of women with their pets to raise awareness for homeless and abused animals, announced the release of their 2008 pictorial calendar. The calendar features celebrities such as Playboy model Debbi Davids, American Idol®... - December 04, 2007 - Little Pet Project, LLC
Hearts of Gold Raises $265,000 for NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children
“La Dolce Vita” Fall Fundraising Event, Emceed by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien & NBC’s Hoda Kotb, Brings Shelter Families a Brighter 2008 - December 03, 2007 - Hearts of Gold
Canadian on Working European Vacation Finds Online Volunteering with Canadian Charity by Chance
In the fall of 2006, Becky Heaman of Calgary (Canada) had sold her house, quit her job and set out on a working European vacation of her lifetime. After establishing Dublin, Ireland as her home base, Heaman sought out a volunteer opportunity to help her get connected with her new surroundings. To her surprise, the search popped up an online volunteer opportunity (something she had not done before) with a Canadian charitable organization, Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), based in Winnipeg. - December 01, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Ho, Ho, Ho. Holiday Gifts Go Directly to a Good Cause
Marshfield Boys and Girls Club to host a Holiday Online Auction. - December 01, 2007 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
echoDonations.org Makes Donations More Rewarding
The latest innovation in online giving hit the web this week with the launch of echoDonations.org™, the first and only online donation processing website that rewards donors with Lifetime Cash Rewards™. - December 01, 2007 - echoDonations.org
Me Fine Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Spa Day
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the 2nd Annual Me Fine Foundation Spa Day will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon-6 p.m. The event will take place at the Iatria Spa & Health Center of Cary, located at 2058 Renaissance... - November 30, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
DePaul University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
DePaul Student Wins Holiday Card Contest held by honor society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). The student, Cassandra Papillon is a Waukegan, IL resident. NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores in the top 20 percent of their class; the Society has more than 550,000 members. - November 29, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
UBS Managing Director Heads Honor Society Board
Managing Director at UBS is the new Board Chair at honor society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Managing Director Bill Ziegler is an alum of The George Washington University. NSCS invites first- and second-year students in the top 20 percent of their class. - November 29, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Extreme Makeover, Home Edition to Feature Family Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today it has received confirmation of the airing of Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, which will feature the Stockdale family from Middleton, Idaho with children living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. The show will air on ABC on December 2, 2007. - November 29, 2007 - APFED
The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting Award Winners
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education (www.poehealth.org), a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced its 2007 Annual Meeting award winners. The... - November 27, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Sikhcess™ Announces Successful Distribution of 65,000-Plus Boxed Lunches to North America’s Homeless Community by Sikh Volunteers This Year
Sikh community bolsters previous efforts and completes largest initiative of its kind, delivering nearly 50,000 boxed lunches in a single night through its North America-wide “Feed the Homeless” campaign. - November 27, 2007 - Sikhcess
Thank a Wounded Vet & Save an Injured Pet
Consider the enormous price our Wounded Veterans have paid to protect us and then say “Thank You” by buying at least one copy of Catalyst. The author, Bob Harvey will pay the shipping and handling to deliver all the books to Wounded Veterans in the hospital. Plus, Harvey will donate 100% of the profit, from this Program, to Rescue and Save Injured Pets across America. - November 26, 2007 - Me & You Too
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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