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Corvette Car Show to Benefit Visually Impaired

San Diego Center for the Blind will receive proceeds from Main Street America, a charity car show presented by the Corvette Owners Club of San Diego on July 29, 2007 at the Embarcadero Park North near Seaport Village. Founded over fifty years ago and one of the oldest active Corvette clubs in the... - July 21, 2007 - San Diego Center for the Blind

Xclaimed Ministries 7-7-7 Event at the Rose Bowl Stadium - An Xtraordinary Success

The Xclaimed Ministries, July 7, 2007 event at the Rose Bowl Stadium was an Xtraordinary success. Over 9000 people enjoyed a day of celebrating Jesus Christ with seven hours of entertainment and worship by seven bands and an evangelistic message by Pastor Paul Karanick. - July 20, 2007 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

People Care 4 Day Care Launches Fundraising Drive with Rare Sports Footage

People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., has launched its annual fundraising drive with a special offer for supporters: rare sports interviews and videos. "These sports classics cannot be found elsewhere and we are excited to be able to offer them as gifts to those who make donations of $25 (video) or... - July 20, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.

U.S. Troops to Receive Heart Full of Soul

U.S. Troops will receive copies of the Taylor Hicks book titled "Heart Full Of Soul" in Part 3 of the Proud Of Our Troops drive. - July 17, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout

i-to-i Launches Fund Raising Biking Tour Through Cambodia

Get on Your Bike to Give More - July 14, 2007 - i-to-i

The On It Foundation to Provide 1,000 Computers in Miami-Dade, Seeks Corporate Donors

A Starter Grant Award from The Children’s Trust will help the On It Foundation (Opportunities Necessary to Increase Technology) provide up to 1,000 computers to Miami-Dade residents over the next year. The On It Foundation provides free donated computers and computer training to low-income families with students in grades K-12 and was recently awarded a grant from The Children’s Trust for 2007-2008. - July 12, 2007 - The On It Foundation

The National Park Foundation of Bonaire, STINAPA, Unveils a New Website and Communication Tool for the Parks on the Island

STINAPA, the National Park Foundation of Bonaire, has launched a new website. - July 10, 2007 - STINAPA

Free Boob Job Giveaway Winner Announced

Hundreds of women entered the random drawing but Jessica Levine of Miami, FL walked away with a free breast augmentation sponsored my MyFreeImplants.com and New Me Institute. Jenna Jameson presented the winning check to Jessica in front of a packed crowd. The second annual giveaway was the grand finale at this years Erotica-LA convention. - July 09, 2007 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC

Homeschool Roundup Presents Options for Homeschooling in San Antonio

Homeschool conference at Our Lady of the Lake University on July 28th, 2007. Come and learn about homeschooling in San Antonio. - July 05, 2007 - San Antonio Home Education Resources and Opportunities

Promoter Sends Children's Groups to Taylor Hicks Concert

Concert promoter sends children from Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Girls Inc to Taylor Hicks concert. - July 05, 2007 - Taylor's Angels

Sikhcess™ Delivers More Than 12,000 Food Packages to Vancouver’s Homeless in Six Months

Sikh Community's ‘Feed the Homeless Campaign' shatters all-time record in June 2007 by distributing 3,500 food packages to homeless on a single night. - June 29, 2007 - Sikhcess

Taylor Hicks Fan Charities Send Soldiers to Spartanburg Concert

Taylor's Angels and the Proud Of Our Troops drive have joined forces this summer to support U.S. troops through Taylor Hicks concerts. - June 28, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout

Online Volunteering: A Great Fit for Retired Alberta Woman

It was 2005 and retired Albertan Gail Drinnan couldn't find a local online volunteer opportunity that matched her skills and interests. Now two years later, Drinnan still continues to share her time and talents via the Internet to help Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), a charitable organization located 800 miles away in Winnipeg. A Podcast interview with Macdonald Youth Services' Online Volunteer Gail Drinnan reveals that Online Voluntering is a great fit for this retired Albertan. - June 23, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services

Taking the TEFL Short Course to the Next Level

i-to-i Launches Specialist Certificate in Teaching Planning and Practice - June 22, 2007 - i-to-i

i-to-i Launches Film Course in Cape Town - Lights, Camera, Action

Leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i is offering aspiring Attenboroughs the opportunity to kick start their careers with the launch of a new film course in the vibrant South African city of Cape Town. In a city boasting stunning settings and diverse cultures, this hands-on course offers a... - June 21, 2007 - i-to-i

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and Give an Hour Launch Returning Hero Counseling Network to Help Troops & Families with the Psychological & Emotional Effects of War

In a joint effort, Give an Hour and CSAH will offer confidential and complimentary counseling services to veterans and their families provided by licensed mental health professionals - June 20, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Indian Ocean – Back by Popular Demand

Indian Ocean once again set to make waves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fundraiser to support the "Drive Against Bribe." - June 19, 2007 - Association for India's Development

Retaining Online Volunteers: What You Need to Know

To assist with online volunteer retention the not-for-profit organization has a responsibility to develop and implement a professionally accepted online volunteer screening and assessment process. - June 16, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Helps Affiliates Pay for Early Childhood Literacy Program

Innovative Program Gives 10 Percent of Sales Back to Local Communities to Support Dolly's Imagination Library which promotes Early Childhood Literacy. - June 14, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

CACEP Selects Stardonor.com Services as Their Internet Commerce Solution

Internet commerce is a needed service to continue to be successful website. - June 09, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects

People Care 4 Day Care, Inc. to Help N. California Kids

People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and enriching the day care experience for children, has been launched by longtime Alameda resident Ralph Zig Tyko. Working with established local day care centers, the organization plans to fund tutorial programs, buy... - June 08, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.

How to Productively Manage Your E-mail: An Instructional Video

By its very nature, managing an online volunteer program involves an extensive amount of e-mail communication. Thus, failing to manage your e-mail in an efficient and effective way can result in an extensive waste of time and lost productivity. Fortunately many e-mail applications (such as the free... - June 07, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services

Different Travel Calls for an Ethical "Code of Practice" for UK Volunteering Companies

With Volunteers Week encouraging people to take up volunteering, voluntourism company Different Travel has called for ‘Code of Practice’ to regulate the ‘voluntourism sector’, prevent abuse of volunteers, and ensure that the projects bring genuine benefit to the developing world. - June 07, 2007 - Different Travel

Asha for Education NYC/NJ Announces 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk

The 4th Annual Asha for Education NYC/NJ Run/Walk is set to take-off on June 30 at Riverside Park in New York City. Each year, participants young and old run or walk a 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) route and raise money through pledged donations. Over 250 runners took part in last year's 5K Run/Walk and... - June 07, 2007 - Asha for Education NYC/NJ

Katie Couric to Emcee First-Ever American Institute For Stuttering Gala Aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

On Sunday, June 10, Cunard Line will welcome the American Institute for Stuttering for a first-ever gala luncheon to raise funds for the study and treatment of stuttering. The gala luncheon will be emceed by CBS News anchor Katie Couric and co-chaired by Sir Harold Evans, James Manley (CEO of Atlantic Pacific Capital), and Tina Brown. The Institute will award its first annual Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Leadership Award to Carly Simon, Dominick Dunne, Kenyon Martin and Jake Steinfeld. - June 05, 2007 - American Insitute of Stuttering

Volunteers’ Week 2007 Top Tips for Planning a Volunteer Trip Overseas

Meaningful Travel provider i-to-i reveals its top tips for planning a volunteer trip overseas. - June 02, 2007 - i-to-i

Immigration Reform Punishes Legal High-Skilled Immigrants, Says Immigration Voice

The 2007 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, being touted as a “Grand Bargain”, ostensibly claims to reward merit. However, high-skilled workers who would supposedly benefit from the bill dispute such characterizations. After analyzing the fine-print of the Bill, the Core group... - May 31, 2007 - Immigration Voice

Friends of Oak Park Schools Pledges $100,000 to Benefit Oak Park Schools

Friends of Oak Park Schools has announced that it will be presenting a check for $100,000 to the Oak Park Unified School District for the benefit of the children within the Oak Park Schools, at their June 12th Board Meeting. "On the heels of our $60,000 donation last year, which contributed... - May 31, 2007 - Friends of Oak Park Schools

ANZA Technology Network’s Fast Track to the US Program Proves to be "Fast Track" to Cash

Two Melbourne tech companies close funding rounds in record time. - May 30, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network

Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Names Jennifer D. Terry President Of Board Of Advisors

Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Jennifer D. Terry, senior vice president of Paragon Commercial Bank, has been named president of the board of advisors for the organization. As president, Terry will oversee the board’s efforts to provide... - May 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.

American Troops Are Remembered with Gifts of Music

US troops are remembered this Memorial Day weekend. - May 27, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout

NYIRN Kicks Off 10th Anniversary with a New Logo Design

Updated logo product of LogoBee’s non-profit makeover contest - May 26, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design

Amnesty? Not in America

That is the cry being carried on the lips of thousands of Americans heading to Washington and State Capitals. - May 22, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America

Comforting Children in Crisis through the Hugs of Teddy Bears

The South West Florida Chapter of Hugs Across America distributes it’s first ever batch of teddy bears to the Naples Fire Department. Each chapter is responsible to its local area with "teddies at the ready" responding to circumstances of personal tragedy, as well as natural or... - May 20, 2007 - Hugs Across America - South West Florida Chapter

CACEP Adds an Internet Website to Spread the Word of their Mission

In response to the devastating effects that natural disasters, political unrest and daily extreme poverty has on Central American families and children, CACEP was born to help. - May 20, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects

Online Tool Released to Facilitate Utility Exchange of Solar Experiences and Lessons Learned

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) announces that it has released an online Utility Peer Match tool. The tool is available at no cost to all investor owned, municipal, and rural electric cooperative utilities interested in solar electric power. Utility Peer Match is a unique service that connects utility employees with “solar savvy” peers that have years of experience in implementing solar programs and working on utility solar issues. - May 18, 2007 - Solar Electric Power Association

Hydrocephalus Regional Expansion Group Holds First Official Meeting in Largo as Group Leader Becomes an American Citizen

The Tampa Bay Affiliate of the Hydrocephalus Association held its first official meeting under its new name on Sunday, April 14th, 2007. Twenty-two family members and individuals with Hydrocephalus gathered at the home of group leader, Paula Keyser to celebrate the new affiliation with the... - May 15, 2007 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.

Will One Million American’s Stand Up for Their Country?

Will one-million American’s take a stand for their country? That is the question put to the test by one non-profit group this June. - May 14, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America

American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Cycling Event

The premiere cycling event of the American Diabetes Association, the Tour de Cure helps to raise monies to continue research, education and advocacy of the organization. The American Diabetes Association challenges cyclists to take the ride of their life. - May 13, 2007 - American Diabetes Association, Tour de Cure

Asha for Education to Explore the Impact of Education on an Individual, Society and a Nation

Over the past few years, India's educated population has given the nation a competitive edge in a global economy. The country has come to be known for its deep pool of highly-skilled, knowledge workers. Today, higher education is one of the largest service-sector activities in India. This has... - May 12, 2007 - Asha for Education NYC/NJ

The 6th Annual Carying Place Benefit Auction Announce Silver Level Sponsors

The 6th Annual Carying Place Annual Benefit Auction, scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Matthews House in Cary, has announced silver level sponsors. - May 12, 2007 - The Carying Place

Webby Awards Honor World Vision’s Interactive AIDS Experience

Online visitors journey with African child affected by AIDS - May 09, 2007 - World Vision US

The 6th Annual Carying Place Benefit Auction Announces Gold Level Sponsors

The 6th Annual Carying Place Annual Benefit Auction, scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Matthews House in Cary, has announced the following gold level sponsors: Sajjan & Asha Agarwal, Dr. & Mrs. Mike Anthony, Ralph & Daphne Ashworth, Atlantic Tire & Service, Tyler &... - May 09, 2007 - The Carying Place

Left Hook Lacy Foundation helps “Give a Child a Fighting Chance” with Contribution

The Queen of Hearts Foundation for Disabled Children, Inc recently received a donation of $3,000 from the “Left Hook Lacy Foundation.” These proceeds will go to help the Queen of Hearts foundation provide necessary therapy and equipment for its disabled children. “I always knew... - May 07, 2007 - Queen of Hearts Foundation for Disabled Children, Inc.

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