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Tax Defense Network, LLC, Turns a New Corner with Service Excellence
Tax Defense Network, LLC, provides tax solutions to people of America who pay taxes. They help their client at every level of the process. This week is the celebration week for the company, because they have got 1,000 of positive reviews on the Better Business Bureau website. - October 14, 2015 - Tax Defense Network (R)
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. Presents the Women of Grace Connection Conference
Hip Hop Grows Up , Inc., present the 2015 Inaugural Women of Grace Connection-Conference, (which is a subsidiary event of HHGU, Inc.) to establish a foundational relationship between young and seasoned women to create viable holistic-health mentorship and to present the options of women expressing noble behavior of graciousness and gracefulness through sisterhood and chivalry. This event will bring women of all ages together. Recreating Sisterhood. - October 14, 2015 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Baby Docs Sell Out Dizz’s As Is Event to Raise Over $16,000
Physicians’ Annual Fundraiser Benefits Saddleback Memorial Women & Children’s Services. - October 13, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Islands Society Appoints Hilton Head Island Woman as Managing Director of the Sea Islands Society
Cheryl Walsh to lead new effort by South Carolina nonprofit to engage more islanders from Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in foreign affairs and overseas engagement - October 12, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
OANO Announces Attorney General’s Office Support of Standards for Excellence
The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) announced today that the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section has endorsed the Standards for Excellence, the nonprofit ethics and accountability code, training and accreditation provided by OANO. “OANO’s Standards... - October 11, 2015 - OANO
The Travelers Protective Association Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Fraternal benefit society acknowledges its endurance and country-wide effects - October 11, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
KOSBE and Saratoga Technologies Help Small Businesses Get Found on Google and Increase SEO
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Mobile Readiness Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 20, 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship... - October 11, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Jordin Sparks to Join DIVAS Simply Singing! 25th Anniversary Gala
Actor and Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph announced the addition of Jordin Sparks to the 25th Annual DIVAS Simply Singing! gala. - October 10, 2015 - DIVA Foundation
Dress for Success SW Florida’s Epic Free Shopping Event Returns Nov. 6
Rack up unbelievable bargains on high-end merchandise at Shop for Success. - October 10, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Severe Flooding in South Carolina
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is responding to massive flooding that has battered parts of South Carolina. Matthew 25: Ministries’ advance team traveled to South Carolina on Friday, October 9 with Matthew 25’s complement of specialized Disaster Relief vehicles. Two semis of aid also departed Matthew 25: Ministries on Friday headed for locations in South Carolina. - October 10, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Maria Ressa Named Local Female Leader by the Islands Society
Founder and CEO of Rappler and Former Bureau Chief at CNN is the first woman from the Philippines to receive the award. - October 10, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Maryland is Accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Days End Farm Horse Rescue as of September 21, 2015. Accreditation signifies that Days End Farm Horse Rescue... - October 09, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11
Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free South Carries the Red Ribbon Forward
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 09, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event
Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in October 2015
Northern NJ Dog Rescue will hold dog adoption events in October 2015. - October 08, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
Share the Gift of a #GoodNightSleep by Donating a Bed to Furniture Sharehouse
Urgent: Furniture Sharehouse distributed the last bed it had this week. FS needs mattresses, box springs, and adjustable bed frames (twin, full, or queen) for its clients. FS provides free furniture to 10-18 Westchester families in need each week with the help of donated items from the community. - October 07, 2015 - Furniture Sharehouse
Houston Addiction Recovery Leader Honored
Ellen Kirby Joe, Chief Executive Director of Passages for Women Residential Treatment Facility, was honored today by being inducted into the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) Hall of Fame. According to TAAP criteria, the honor recognizes the body of work of an individual in the... - October 07, 2015 - Passages for Women
The Coalition for Aging, LGBT (DFW), LGBT Elders Caught in the Cross-Fire with “Fairness Ft. Worth,” City of Dallas, and the Human Rights Campaign
The Coalition for Aging, LGBT (DFW), LGBT Elders Caught in the Cross-Fire with “Fairness Ft. Worth,” City of Dallas, and the Human Rights Campaign -- related to the possible Municipal Equality Index score for Dallas. - October 05, 2015 - Coalition For Aging, LGBT (DFW)
KOSBE and Holston International Training and Consulting Team Up to Help Women Defend Themselves Against Violent Attacks
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Corporate & Workplace Violence Prevention for Women Business Owners, Female Executives & Employees on Friday, October 23, 8 AM-2 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the... - October 04, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
YSC Unveils Videos of Breast Cancer Survivors Spreading Real Awareness
Young women share inspiring stories of hope, encouraging other young breast cancer survivors to share their stories. - October 03, 2015 - Young Survival Coalition
Matthew 25: Ministries Responds to Syrian Refugee Crisis
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis in the Middle East. Matthew 25: Ministries is working with partners on the ground in the region and is shipping their first truckload of aid the week of 09/28 to several of the EU countries accepting refugees. - October 03, 2015 - Matthew 25: Ministries
People to People International Announces New Travel Provider for Immersive Travel Programs
People to People International (PTPI) is proud to announce a new licensed travel provider in 2016 to replace previous provider Ambassadors Group, Inc., of Spokane, Washington, USA, which announced on July 13 that it will cease operations by the end of 2015. PTPI has secured the continuation of its... - October 02, 2015 - People to People International
NAFA Issues Distracted Driving Position Statement, Adopts No-Tolerance Policy
Association's uncompromising stance leads by example toward safer, saner roads. - October 01, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Touching Tiny Lives Event and Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24, 2015 and Sunday, October 25, 2015 - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Touching Tiny Lives Foundation
Innovative Youth Self-Defense Program for Kids Opens New Location in Queens
Kidsafe Youth Programs, a leading martial arts program for children, is proud to announce the opening of a new location in Queens, New York. This innovative program enables families to learn the importance of self-defense and safety awareness in a rewarding environment at a very low cost. - October 01, 2015 - Kidsafe Youth Programs
Teenager Coordinates 3K Run to Raise Money for Wells in Africa
Over 150 people participated Snohomish Well Run event held Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Snohomish Sports Institute. Proceeds raised enough capital to purchase three hand-drilled wells through World Vision USA. - October 01, 2015 - Snohomish Well Run
CNN's Randi Kaye to Host Friends of Karen NYC Gala; Musical Guest Livingston Taylor
Friends of Karen's fall gala, "An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop," benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch to Host a Celebration of Rotary Water and Sanitation Projects
The public is invited to attend the Oct. 15 presentation highlighting the global water crisis and Rotary Clubs’ impact on wellbeing worldwide. - October 01, 2015 - Rotary 6960
IJIS Institute Welcomes Amazon Web Services as Sustaining Member; A Leader in Cloud Computing is the Latest to Join Prestigious Member Class
The IJIS Institute - a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing and safeguarding for justice, public safety, and homeland security - announces that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined the Institute as a Sustaining Member. An IJIS Institute Sustaining Membership... - October 01, 2015 - IJIS Institute
Saddleback Memorial – San Clemente Food Drive and Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Friday, October 30
Flu season is right around the corner and local doctors are encouraging South Orange County residents to get their flu shots. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center – San Clemente and the Orange County Health Department are teaming up to offer free drive-thru flu shots on Friday, October 30, 2015... - September 30, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
American and European Contemporary Realists Join in Historic Collaborative International Art Exhibit
The ARC Salon and Figurativas art competitions will exhibit together for the first time this November, bringing together one of the largest collaborative exhibits in contemporary realism to date. - September 30, 2015 - The Da Vinci Initiative
Safety Center's Youth-Led Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receive an Allstate Foundation Grant in California
Empowering high school students to create positive peer-to-peer messages - September 29, 2015 - Safety Center
Judge Steven Leifman to Address Clubhouse International Gathering on “Mental Illness: Urgent Moral Crisis of Our Time”
Clubhouse International, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, will welcome Judge Steven Leifman as the featured speaker at a... - September 29, 2015 - Clubhouse International
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
GO*VETS Foundation Forms New Partnership with Rx HelpDesk
GO*VETS Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Rx HelpDesk, administrator of a leading prescription discount card program. In an effort to help individuals and families afford their prescription drugs, this partnership is a timely move to help a lot of people. As a new sponsor for... - September 29, 2015 - GO VETS Foundation
Sanford Brush & Palette Club Holds Their 51st Annual Art Show October 24-31, 2015
Visit the Hales Center at 147 McIver Street in downtown Sanford for this year’s 51st Annual Art Show. Show Dates & Times: October 24-31, 2015 Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Mon-Sat/1 pm to 6 pm Sun. Featuring 500+ works by local artists, the Art Show offers something for anyone who wants the opportunity to see and purchase quality art at an affordable price. Admission is free. - September 29, 2015 - Sanford Brush & Palette Club
Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health – and how to adopt healthy habits. - September 28, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
DIVAS Simply Singing! 25th Anniversary Gala
Entertainment legend and HIV/AIDS activist Sheryl Lee Ralph celebrates the 25th anniversary of her DIVA Foundation's DIVAS Simply Singing! concert to be held on October 24, 2015 in Hollywood, California. - September 27, 2015 - DIVA Foundation
New Bilingual Book, "Get to Know Your Parks/Conozca sus Parques," Encourages Kids to Visit National Parks
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Get to Know Your Parks/ Conozca sus Parques." Written in English and Spanish, the book encourages young people to visit and learn about America’s national parks. Beautifully illustrated with images from a... - September 27, 2015 - Eastern National
KOSBE Awards Now Accepting Small Business Entries for 2015
KOSBE Awards Application deadline is October 5. - September 27, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Change Clothes Set to Launch the First Philanthropic Apparel Line with a Crowd-Sourced Cause
Change Clothes Changes the Apparel Game by Offering Customers the Power to Make a Difference in Their Communities - September 26, 2015 - Change Clothes
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 26, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
No Development Without Peace: Sustainable Development Goals Cite Peace as a Major Pillar
A historic moment for the world, the adoption of the revolutionary framework known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) marks a significant victory for the peacebuilding field—the first time the global community has acknowledged the link between peace and development in such a sweeping way. The SDGs address the reality that protracted conflicts prevented the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in many countries riven by war. - September 26, 2015 - Alliance for Peacebuilding
Teen Success Inc. Celebrates the Accomplishments of Central Valley Teen Moms
Teen mothers share their stories and their successes with supporters and members of the Fresno community during the Open House at Fresno Barrios Unidos on Wednesday, September 30th. - September 25, 2015 - Teen Success
Community Comes Together in the Name of Peace at Nashville Church of Scientology
The Nashville Church of Scientology joined Churches of Scientology on six continents and hundreds of like-minded groups around the world in promoting International Day of Peace and its message, “Partnership for Peace—Dignity for All.” - September 25, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grant to Missouri Resident
Sedalia man given $1,000 grant to help pay bills. - September 25, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Coming Home Rescue Holds Raffle: Just Five Bucks Could Turn Into a Grand
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit is selling $5.00 raffle tickets to help raise money to rescue more dogs in New Jersey. Tickets are available at weekend adoption events and they can also be purchased directly from the organization by calling 1-888-405-7221 or emailing... - September 25, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 26 - September 24, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Gabe's Heart Foundation Announces the 1st Annual GHF 5K Walk/Run
Kimberly Jacobs, co-founder of GHF and mother of Gabriel says, “My 12 year son, Gabriel Michael Jacobs, passed away in April 2015 unexpectedly and suddenly from a left Anomalous Coronary Artery. We never knew he had any issue. He was a gentle giant @ 5'10, a star athlete and anti-bullying mediator. We are having a 5k walk / run on November 21, 2015 at the zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC. Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Wells Fargo are a couple of the sponsors. Please encourage people to participate." - September 23, 2015 - Gabes Heart Foundation