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CVS/ Pharmacy Charitable Trust and KIT Open Doors to Children with Disabilities
Kids Included Together (KIT) Receives $30,825 Grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust. The new partnership will increase access to out-of-school time programs for children with disabilities in North County San Diego. - January 11, 2007 - Kids Included Together
New Gallup Poll Finds 46% of Americans 'Just Somewhat Satisfied' with Life: What Makes You Feel Like This?
If you're not satisfied with your life, you're not alone: A January 2007 Gallup poll finds that 46% of Americans are either "just somewhat satisfied" or actively dissatisfied with the way things are going in their personal lives. What makes you feel like this? Inward Quest, an Indianapolis non-profit organization, addresses this question in their personal growth seminars to be held on January 23 and 24, 2007. - January 10, 2007 - Inward Quest, a National Heritage Foundation
Changing the World One T-Shirt at a Time
What do you get when you cross a 13 year old girl with a desire to change the world? You get philanthroteens, a GoodStorm eStore at www.goodstorm.com/stores/philanthroteen . Philanthroteens is an idea originated by 13 year-old Landry Low, a Paradise Valley, Arizona middle school student with a... - January 09, 2007 - Hearts of Stone
New Year, New Start? i-to-i Launches the Ultimate Get Away Guide for Jaded Workers
Leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i launches the complete guide to taking a career break. - January 03, 2007 - i-to-i
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Urges Gov. Romney to Sign AED Bill
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association called on Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to sign into law a bill requiring automatic external defibrillators in all health clubs. The Association's board chair, Richard Brown, was saved by an AED at a health club and believes more lives can be saved if AEDs are more widely available. - December 30, 2006 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
$100,000 Raised for HeartShare's Children's Programs
Trees and ornaments and bears, oh my! For the 18th year, HeartShare Human Services of New York hosted its annual Tree Festival to raise funds for children in its foster care and adoption programs and those with developmental disabilities, including the soon-to-open school-age program for children... - December 29, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Need Assistance Paying Your Heating Bill?
It may have been a mild winter but that does not mean that people have not been using their heat at night. For some, they are in danger of having their heat turned off just as the cold days of winter are approaching. However, help is available. As it has in previous years, HeartShare Human... - December 22, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Go Wild in 2007; i-to-i Launches the Ultimate South Africa Wildlife Tour
Meaningful travel specialist i-to-i launches a unique tour of the Kruger National Park. - December 22, 2006 - i-to-i
Proud of Our Troops Drive
The Proud Of Our Troops drive is sending American Idol winner Taylor Hicks cd to our men and women overseas. The cd is titled "Taylor Hicks." Please support and uplift the troops by participating in their drive. - December 21, 2006 - Jewelry Sprout
Lights on the Neuse Donates Proceeds to Me Fine Foundation
Local Winter Wonderland Aids Foundation for the Holidays - December 20, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
New Program for Adults with Autism Offered by HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York opened a new program for adults with autism in Brooklyn, NY. - December 19, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Second Annual Logo Design Makeover Comes to a Close
LogoBee selects 15 winners for their non-profit Makeover event. - December 15, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
HomeTowne Realty Donates Portion of Sales to Me Fine Foundation
Local Real Estate Firm Participates in “Selling For Kids” Campaign - December 14, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Scout Declares It's Time to Revise the Boy Scout Law
Boy Scout Jacob Wittren goes beyond the Boy Scout Law to help needy members of his community. - December 14, 2006 - Bedsidebooks, Inc.
Youth Groups Sought to Organize Local Book Drive
Bedsidebooks is seeking students, scouts and youth groups to establish book drive to benefit local non profits. Groups and individuals can earn a stipend up to $450 for their efforts. - December 13, 2006 - Bedsidebooks, Inc.
Haka New Year! i-to-i Launches Maori Culture Course for 2007
i-to-i, the leading meaningful travel provider is offering travellers a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to the very heart of the fascinating ways of the Maori as part of its first wave of brand new experiences in New Zealand. The i-to-i Maori Culture Course promises to be a truly unique... - December 13, 2006 - i-to-i
19-year-old Edina, Minnesota Resident Uplifts Small Health Clinic in Ghana
A 19-year-old member of the Edina, Minnesota community, Rebecca Holloway-Nahum, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ghana, while immersing deeply in Ghanaian life and culture. - December 12, 2006 - United Planet
GLBT Community Advocate "Maddawg" Matt Locklin to Appear on Pacifica Radio's Queer Voices to Hash it All Out on KPFT 90.1 with Hostess Deborah Bell
Gay and AIDS community organizer "Maddawg" Matt Locklin will be honored on Pacifica radio "Queer Voices" on KPFT 90.1. Schedule guest for the 8:OO PM broadcast. Mr. Locklin, a volunteer, was recently awarded both the Islamic charities - House of Charity "humanitarian award," and in Jan-07 will recieve the prestigous "Jefferson Award." Sometimes controversial, but always effective and funny as hell, it's Matt Locklin. Tune in on 12-18-06 @ 8PM "Queer Voices" on KPFT 90.1 ~ Pacifica Radio - December 08, 2006 - AIDS Housing Coalition Houston-AHCH-inc.
23-year-old Springfield, Massachusetts Resident Teaches English to Needy Children in Ecuador
A 23-year-old member of the Springfield, Massachusetts’s community, Erin Duffy, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ecuador, while immersing deeply in Ecuadorian life and culture. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
32-year-old San Antonio, Texas Resident Works in an Orphanage with Needy Children in Honduras
A 32-year-old member of the San Antonio, Texas’s community, Mary Held, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Honduras, while immersing deeply in Honduran life and culture. It is her 6th time being in Honduras, she is working on her doctorate in social work. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Program Manager, to Join Beyond Expectations at Educational Forum
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Philadelphia Area Program Manager, will be among the presenters with Beyond Expectations (BE) at the YAC Science Fair and Educational Forum this Saturday, December 9. Tom will present information about their national Banking on Our Future program. - December 08, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
LogoBee.com Wraps up 2006 on a High Note
Logo design firm gets ready for a successful 2007. - December 06, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
Scotto, Merone and Calabrese Join HeartShare Board
Rosanna Scotto, Valerie Merone and Salvatore Calabrese join the HeartShare Human Services of New York Board of Directors. - December 05, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
i-to-i Flies the Flag for Meaningful Travel on International Volunteer Day 2006
With International Volunteer Day here again (5 December 2006) and the season of goodwill just around the corner, leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i is urging people to back the fight against mindless holidays and join the thousands of individuals worldwide who are swapping their hedonistic... - December 05, 2006 - i-to-i
World Vision Relocates Staff from Malakal as Fighting Breaks Out in Southern Sudan
World Vision has temporarily relocated 17 international staff from Malakal and surrounding areas to other locations in Southern Sudan. “Gun shots were heard from both sides, and people were running from all sides,” said a World Vision staff member who had to take cover during the fighting. In total, 120 humanitarian staff have left due to conflict in the Upper Nile area. - December 02, 2006 - World Vision US
Beyond Expectations Launches New Online Learning Center
Beyond Expectations (BE) has launched a new online learning center and entered into a partnership with the New Jersey Financial Literacy Awareness Network (NJFLAN). Through this exciting collaboration, BE can help families teach their children how to manage money and make informed financial decisions. - December 01, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Dover Group Raises Dough for Our Men and Women Overseas
Dover Delaware Group Holds Fundraiser to Support Operation Helmet at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill - December 01, 2006 - Operation Helmet
AIDS Housing Hero Recieves Prestigous "Jefferson Award" in Houston, TX
Matt Locklin a man living with AIDS on disability, is being honored for his heroic efforts. He will be presented the Jefferson Award 2007 now. This is the Nobel peace Prize for Volunteers. Picked from thousands of worthy nominees. He not only serves as public health advocate and politician. Locklin also has housed over 500+ homeless people with AIDS himself. Also serves as co-chair of HOPWA citizens council and (ret.) Founding Chairman (emeritus) AIDS clinic council. - December 01, 2006 - AIDS Housing Coalition Houston-AHCH-inc.
US Army Captain in Iraq Founds Charity to Aid Iraqi Families
US Army Captain William Perrich, a civilian called back to active duty, is making a difference in Southern Baghdad through personal humanitarian efforts. As a Civil Affairs Officer, he rebuilds infrastructure, helps local governments function, and provides relief efforts to civilians. Seeing the... - November 30, 2006 - HelpIraqiFamilies
Double Oscar Winner Hilary Swank Volunteers with United Planet in India
In July and August 2006, Hilary Swank went to Palampur in North India with United Planet, an international non-profit organization, which builds cross-cultural understanding and friendship, while supporting communities in need worldwide. - November 28, 2006 - United Planet
Servant Leadership and Leadership Development is Topic of New Book
weLEAD Incorporated announces the publication of the hardcover edition of "52 Leadership Tips." - November 23, 2006 - weLEAD Incorporated
United Planet & Ecover Become Partners
The manufacturer of ecological cleaning products, Ecover, and the international non-profit organization United Planet partner together to increase environmental awareness. - November 18, 2006 - United Planet
Water Missions International Selected for State’s “Angel List”
Water Missions International (WMI) was among ten nonprofit organizations recognized by the Secretary of State’s office for its annual “angel list,” a designation that ranks it a trustworthy charity. The Secretary of State released the “Scrooges and Angels” list... - November 17, 2006 - Water Missions International
Logo Design Give-Away for Charities and Non-Profits Announced
LogoBee Hosts Second Annual Logo Design Makeover for Non-Profits - November 15, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
Gary S. Goldman, Ph.D. Releases New Book Illustrating His Research Findings on the Varicella Vaccine & Its Effects on Public Health
Equal parts medical exposé, medical mystery, and urgent call for action, The Chickenpox Vaccine, a book based on scientific research by insider Gary S. Goldman, Ph.D., reveals Mr Goldman's findings on the vaccine and its effects on public health. - November 14, 2006 - Medical Veritas International Inc.
Facing Up to Responsibility? The Travellers’ Take On Responsible Travel
With tourism now the fastest growing industry* and with increasing concerns about its impact on the world, ‘responsible travel’ is fast becoming the hot topic of the day. But according to new research from meaningful travel specialist i-to-i, the average tourist could be doing more harm... - November 10, 2006 - i-to-i
Risky Business? Young Travellers Falling into the Safety Gap Traps
Young jet setters seduced by travel are putting their lust for adventure before their own personal health and safety, a new report by experiential travel specialist i-to-i revealed today. With gap season looming, the research revealed that less than half of the young travellers surveyed (40... - November 10, 2006 - i-to-i
See the Real Rio - Help Behind the Scenes of the Carnival
i-to-i, the meaningful travel expert, is giving people the chance to make their mark at the legendary Rio Carnival with a unique trip behind the scenes of this world-famous event. Travellers can help with the biggest show on earth, joining more than 50,000 participants and 22 hours of... - November 10, 2006 - i-to-i
Stars and V.I.P.’s Come Out to the Scleroderma Foundation's 10th Annual "Key to a Cure" Gala
At the 10th annual “Key to a Cure” gala on November 4th at L.A.’s Wilshire Grand hotel, celebrities, V.I.P.’s, and some of California’s top doctors gathered to honor those who have contributed to the progress in treatments for scleroderma, a life threatening connective... - November 09, 2006 - The Scleroderma Foundation
Consumer Credit Management Service Launches Free Educational Course
CCMS believes that an educated consumer will be better able to manage their finances and avoid falling into hardships. Consumers that are knowledgeable in matters pertaining to their finances will be less likely to contribute to the growing trend of personal bankruptcy. As an educational... - November 04, 2006 - Consumer Credit Management Services
GFP Multimedia Proudly Announces their Produced Televised Show San Francisco Bay Calendar
San Francisco Bay Calendar is the “Bay Area's Favorite Community Calendar,” televised cable medium production for booking agents, businesses, entrepreneurs, promoters, performers, artist, public affairs and public services announcements. - November 03, 2006 - GFP Multimedia
Casual Frog, Inc. Launches New Identity
Casual Frog spent the summer creating a new logo and website to better define the organization. - October 31, 2006 - Casual Frog, Inc.
New Jersey and New York Groups Announce New Program to Reduce HIV / AIDS Rates Among Transgender Women
Hudson Pride Connections and New York Researchers at Hunter College Announce Creation of a New Program to Reduce HIV / AIDS Rates Among Transgender Women and Lead the Way for Similar Future Programs - October 25, 2006 - Hudson Pride Connections
The AHDF Announces New President
The American Horse Defense Fund (AHDF) is pleased to announce that it has selected Ms. Shelley Sawhook to serve in the position of President for the organization. Ms. Sawhook served as Media and Press Director for AHDF from 2003 to 2004 and as the President of the United Equine Foundation... - October 24, 2006 - American Horse Defense Fund
Ohio Belegarth Acquires Gedden.org the Publicly Editable Sword Fighting Wiki
Today Kurtis M. Kiesel official transferred ownership of Geddon.org to Ohio Belegarth, announced Ohio Belegarth Board of Directors. Geddon.org is a website based on wiki technology were anyone can publicly enter and change encyclopedia type entries. It’s project statement “The... - October 21, 2006 - Ohio Belegarth
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide Joins Million Artists Project
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFW) has been invited to join Million Artists, an international fund-raising project for medical charities. The website aims to break the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest piece of collaborative abstract art record while collecting donations for non-profits. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
Lebanese CF Patient Receives Life Saving Medication from US Non-Profit
A Cystic Fibrosis patient is facing the hardship of post-war Lebanon while trying to survive without his much needed medications. Because the war torn region is without the ability to supply CF medications, Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide, a US based NGO, is working to remedy the situation. While CFW does not usually supply medications or help patients on an individual basis, when Rami requested help, CFW began contacting organizations seeking assistance on his behalf. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) Storms into the Lead
The Malaria Atlas Project has taken a commanding lead in the first annual Madness Against Malaria Fundraising Tournament. - October 04, 2006 - Madness Against Malaria
BEAM Initiative Officially Launches in Time for the School Year
Organization re-brands its initiative providing projectors and multimedia tools to students and schools. - September 27, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
New Book "52 Leadership Tips" Just Released by weLEAD Incorporated
weLEAD Incorporated is proud to announce its first printed publication. "52 Leadership Tips" is a 125 page book written by Greg L. Thomas, weLEAD founder and president. It offers a collection of the best and most effective management information now available. "52 Leadership... - September 27, 2006 - weLEAD Incorporated