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Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes
Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The American Boat & Yacht Council Hires New Technical VP
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit responsible for developing the safety standards for recreational boats, is pleased to announce that industry veteran Craig Scholten has joined the association as technical vice president. - May 18, 2016 - ABYC
New Flavor from Rescue Chocolate Promotes Foster Dogs
Bananas Foster Dogs is the name of a new Rescue Chocolate bar, launched in early May at the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival in Manhattan. The six-year-old vegan chocolate company donates all profits to animal rescue, though its chocolate bars and truffles are only for humans to enjoy. Rescue... - May 18, 2016 - Rescue Chocolate
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Gilbert Elementary for Career Day
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) was one of the many presenters at F.M. Gilbert Elementary School’s annual Career Day, held on Friday, May 13. As part of its ongoing Schools and Youth Outreach programming, KIB board members attended the event and spoke to two classes of third graders about what... - May 18, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lutheran Services in America Joins Grantmakers in Aging
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) has joined Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) as an associate member, aligning two national organizations dedicated to improving the lives of seniors in the U.S. “Lutherans are the largest faith-based group serving seniors today and we are honored to... - May 18, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
County of Ventura, CA Fleet Honored by 100 Best Fleets in the Americas™
NAFA Member Peter Bednar receives honor on behalf of fleet. - May 18, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Congressman Mark Meadows Volunteers to Build a Habitat Home in Hendersonville
Congressman Mark Meadows is an advocate for affordable housing. After meeting with Henderson County Habitat in 2013 where they originally gave him the idea, Congressman Meadows introduced bipartisan legislation called The Protecting Habitat Homeownership Act. “For years, I’ve followed... - May 17, 2016 - Henderson County Habitat for Humanity
440 FWM Wheelchairs Distributed in Syria
A recent Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) container was successfully imported into an area in Syria where delivering aid can be difficult, and all the wheelchairs were distributed within eight days. Through collaboration with Christian Aid Ministries (CAM) the container of 440 FWM GEN_3 wheelchairs... - May 16, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Cricket Returns to Long Island with 5th Annual Shelter Island Cricket Club Charity Cricket Match on July 30, 2016
On Saturday, July 30, 2016, the Shelter Island Cricket Club (SICC) will again play its annual cricket match to raise money for the Shelter Island Ambulance Corps. Last year, over 300 people came to support the players and helped raise over $15,000, bringing the total raised for the the local... - May 16, 2016 - Shelter Island Cricket Club
LSA Announces Partnership with Resilience AmeriCorps to Help Underserved Communities be Better Prepared for Shocks and Stresses
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) announces a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps VISTA, to participate in the Resilience AmeriCorps program. This new initiative helps communities plan and... - May 15, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
West Coast Chinese Christian Conference Announces 2016 Winter Conference
Rev. Walter Lau and Rev. Gordon Sau Wah Siu to Speak for WCCCC at Mount Hermon - May 15, 2016 - West Coast Chinese Christian Conference
Keep Irving Beautiful Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
Keep Irving Beautiful is asking for nominations to be submitted for the 2016 “Mayor and KIB Proud Partners Awards.” These awards honor local individuals, organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in making significant contributions towards making Irving a better place... - May 15, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
KIB and Acosta Cares Partner for Park Beautification Project
Almost one year to the day that they originally scheduled the project, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) and Acosta Marketing Group, which includes Mosaic Sales Solutions, partnered to paint at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. On Friday, May 6, 88 employee volunteers gathered at the location to... - May 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
NAFA Announces Eugene Water & Electric Board as Newest Sustainability-Accredited Fleet
Sustainability-conscious, customer-owned utility completes accreditation program. - May 14, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Women Empowerment Week
Local author and motivational speaker, Stephinie R. Johnson has declared 5/15/2016-5/21/2016 to be “Women Empowerment Week.” This is a widespread social media event which will allow users from all around the globe to support women and help to increase the empowerment and encouragement of women who suffer from domestic violence. - May 13, 2016 - Poetic Representations Co., LLC
Montessori on the Lake Jogs for Free Wheelchair Mission
How young is too young to think globally? At Montessori on the Lake (MOTL), a preschool through grade 8 school, children are never too young. Every year since 2005 MOTL has held a jog-a-thon to raise money for a charitable organization. For the second time MOTL has selected to support Free... - May 12, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Players vs. Cancer. Using Friendly Gaming to Provide Children the Fighting Chance They Deserve.
A group of students from the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) got together to do a class project that would help the community. They decided to use online computer and console gaming as a tool to help children fight cancer. They created an event where they will host online gaming and viewers from all over the internet can login to watch them play. These viewers can donate to the Extra-Life foundation. - May 12, 2016 - Go Dawg Gaming
2016 Father of the Year Awards Celebration to Honor Three Local Fathers
The American Diabetes Association and the Father’s Day Council of New Jersey will award three men for their commitment to fatherhood and philanthropy on June 1 at the Newark Club in Newark, NJ. The recipients of this year’s Father of the Year Awards are: - Kenneth Miller of Warren, NJ... - May 11, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Shannon Johnson and Christine Kobie to Represent District 6960 in Atlanta
Southland Young Professionals Summit delegates selected to exchange ideas and make the Rotary experience more relevant to the next generation of leaders. - May 11, 2016 - Rotary 6960
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Performance
From Fairytale characters to examining Life Forces around us, Connecticut Concert Ballet’s spring showcase really moves. - May 11, 2016 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
NAFA Fleet Management Association Announces Its Class Of 2015/2016 CAFM® Graduates
Globally recognized certification recognizes that the fleet manager is an expert in his or her field. - May 11, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tax Defense Network® Offers Support to Charity Golf Tournament
Tax Defense Network® donated to the annual Mile High Golf Tournament on Friday, April 29th. The charitable event was held at the World Golf Village, with proceeds going to support the Nepalese school, Shree Shanka Devi. This education hub for local villagers has been struggling since spring,... - May 11, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Food Bank of South Jersey, National Association of Letter Carriers, and USPS Kick-Off Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive with Media Event
24th Annual Campaign Expected to Generate 250,000 Pounds of Food for FBSJ - May 10, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Q Foundation Surveys HIV+ People in Advance of Presidential Forum
The Q Foundation, also known as the AIDS Housing Alliance SF, today released a survey - 2016 HIV+ Community Member’s Survey of Attitudes & Priorities. Q Foundation is seeking the input of HIV+ people on the survey - feedback is important in shaping a national dialogue regarding the path forward in the struggle for people living with HIV/AIDS. - May 08, 2016 - AHASF
Michael Edward Walsh Stepping Down as YDSI Chair Prior to Hawaii Relocation
Last month, Michael Edward Walsh announced that he will be stepping down as the Chair of the Young Democrats of the Sea Islands. This follows the successful chartering of the Young Democrats of the Sea Islands earlier this month. “In 2015, I made a commitment to the leadership of the Young... - May 08, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Family Promise to Host Inaugural Bed Race
Event planned for Saturday, Sept. 17 - May 06, 2016 - Family Promise of Greater Denver
Patriot Guard Riders of New York Announces 4rd Annual Heroes Run
Patriot Guard Riders of New York (PGRNY) is pleased to announced that they will be hosting the 4rd Annual Heroes Run on June 11th, 2016 at the St. Paul Exempts, 690 Thomas Ave, Rochester, NY 14617. - May 06, 2016 - Patriot Guard Riders of New York
Robert Martines, President/CEO of Corporate Claims Management, Named NAFA’s Affiliate Trustee
Martines was chosen by NAFA President, with consent via NAFA’s Board of Trustees. - May 06, 2016 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Criminon Tennessee Participating in the Big Payback
Criminon Tennessee is participating in the 2016 Big Payback event. - May 05, 2016 - Criminon Tennessee
A Free Concert to Honor the Humanitarian Spirit of the Greek People
JoinedHands, a non-profit organization, is hosting a free concert on May 7th, 2016 at 8:00 PM (UTS+3) at the castle in Karampampa, in Chalcis. - May 05, 2016 - Joined Hands
Interfaith Sanctuary Needs Help Building Playground for Boise's Homeless Children
Interfaith Sanctuary's immediate fundraising goal is part of the one-day fund drive on May 5, 2016, called "Idaho Gives." The goal is to build a permanent playground on the Interfaith Shelter grounds in downtown Boise, Idaho for the school-aged children. - May 04, 2016 - Interfaith Sanctuary
Creatio Pilgrims Embark on 1700Km Pilgrimage from Rome to Krakow
Creatio, a Denver-based non-profit, is sending a group of young men on a 1700Km pilgrimage to answer Pope Francis' call for the Year of Mercy by walking from Rome, Italy to Krakow, Poland. This pilgrimage is officially sponsored by the Vatican Pontifical Council for the Laity and the Archdiocese of... - May 01, 2016 - Creatio
Leader of Shorecrest Basketball "Metamorphosis" Head Coach Daryl Blume Retires
Coach Blume Departs Shorecrest Basketball with 5 Graduating Senior Starters. - May 01, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
The Travelers Protective Association Provides $18,500 in Grants
46 grants given to those in need by St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society. - May 01, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Sow for Love Seeks Volunteers for Haiti Mission
Sow for Love, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serve impoverished women in Haiti, is in need of volunteers to sew and help make hygiene kits that will be sent to hundreds of girls and women in August. Sow for Love, which is based in Lesage, W.Va., is partnering with International... - April 30, 2016 - Sow For Love
Transgender American Veterans Assn. Elects Vice President of the Board of Directors
The Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) today announced the election of Gene Silvestri as Vice President of the Board of Directors. The Board makes policy decisions, authorizes rulemaking and oversees the TAVA's operations. Gene is a U.S. Army disabled transgender veteran, and... - April 30, 2016 - TAVA
Drug-Free South Crushing the Scourge of Abuse
Drug-Free South is gearing up for a series of events to educate the community on drug prevention and awareness. - April 30, 2016 - Drug Free South
Church of Scientology Celebrates 31 Years of Helping the Nashville Community
The Church of Scientology held its 31st anniversary soiree celebration on April 23rd, 2016 with parishioners and friends from the community. - April 30, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Dream Foundation’s 6th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds for Community Program That Delivers Comfort to Thousands of Local Residents
Annual event celebrates dedicated volunteers who assemble and deliver more than 150 fresh bouquets each week throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County. - April 30, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Representative Karen Bass of California Gives an Exclusive Interview from Washington D.C.
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C., Says Advocacy Group, A Just Cause. - April 29, 2016 - A Just Cause
Rising Stars Leadership Council Fundraiser for Furniture Sharehouse
The Rising Stars Leadership Council, fellow members of the Business Council of Westchester and Rising Stars Alumni are holding a fundraising effort for Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester's Furniture Bank on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5-7pm at Yonkers Brewing Co. Specialty drink prices, hors d'oeuvres and silent raffle items will be available. http://web.thebcw.org/events/Rising-Stars-Leadership-Council-PresentsFurniture-Sharehouse-Fundraiser-1426/details - April 29, 2016 - Furniture Sharehouse
FutureINDesign Announces Adobe Systems as Technology Partner
A Utah workforce development startup, FutureINDesign, has reached an agreement with Adobe Systems to help train economically disadvantaged youth in graphic design, web development and software development. Adobe will provide curriculum and teachers for the non-profit startup. The organizations... - April 29, 2016 - FutureINDesign
Support for Children’s and Senior’s Programs Are Key Focus on Comcast Cares Day at Food Bank of South Jersey
Approximately 120 Comcast employees are volunteering at the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) on Comcast Cares Day, assisting the non-profit organization with multiple projects. These include: · Assembling 1,500 food packs to be distributed through FBSJ’s Kidz Pack program (for school... - April 29, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
United Way of Lake County’s Dine to Donate Fundraiser to Provide 60,000 Meals to Residents in Need
A total of 41 Lake County restaurants donated a portion of their sales from Thursday, April 21, 2016 to United Way in support of their county-wide Dine to Donate fundraiser. Dine to Donate is part of United Way of Lake County's annual spring Feed Lake County food drive which kicked off March 1,... - April 29, 2016 - United Way of Lake County
Surprise Lake Camp Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Surprise Lake Camp is proud to introduce their next Executive Director, Bradley Solmsen, who will join their team on August 1, 2016. Since 1902, Surprise Lake Camp has provided an oasis for children in the beautiful mountains of Cold Spring, NY. The camp is proud of its... - April 27, 2016 - Surprise Lake Camp
Chicago Youth Centers Announces RR Donnelley as Presenting Sponsor for 2016 Annual Believe in Kids Dinner: Imagining Tomorrow Today
Celebrating Chicago Youth Centers’ 60-year legacy and looking forward to Chicago’s future. - April 27, 2016 - Chicago Youth Centers
Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Fourth "Hunger Games" Cooking Competition
Ten Corporate Teams Participating to Raise Funds for FBSJ’s Children’s Programs and Services. - April 27, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
You Are My Sister Inc. Presents a New Children's Book on a New Level That Will Stimulate the Imaginations of Children Everywehere
"Caden and Awesome World" is a thrilling adventure story of a curious little boy who finds himself in a magical land with creatures beyond his wildest imagination. This particular book is designed to help stimulate the minds and imaginations of children. The cover is bright and vivid and will spark the interest of any child. There are no illustrations, however, on the interior because the story is so compelling that any child would be able to imagine "Awesome World" in his/her own way. - April 24, 2016 - You Are My Sister Inc.
American Diabetes Association Offers Corporate Wellness Panel and Round Table at New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers
The American Diabetes Association’s New Jersey market office will host a forum on corporate wellness trends and initiatives at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers in New Brunswick. - April 24, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
LHF Earth Day Free Giveaway and Facebook Contest
Beginning this Earth Day, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation announces a free giveaway and Facebook contest to get everyone more involved in litter cleanup efforts. Local residents can stop by the foundation office to get their free trash grabber pole beginning on April 22, 2016 while supplies last. - April 23, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation