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Unique New Book, Charity The Gifts of Giving, Discusses Benefits Donors Receive from Giving
Avid philanthropist and budding author Garret Biss recently released a thought-provoking new book entitled "Charity The Gifts of Giving." - April 15, 2015 - One Million Goal
Atlanta’s Public Access Cable Channel, People TV Atlanta, Appoints Teddy Lewis as Managing Director
The People TV Board of Directors has appointed Teddy Lewis as Managing Director. People TV, Inc. (a Georgia 501(c)3 Non-Profit) is the City of Atlanta’s public access media technology center giving residents, nonprofits and community organizations an open forum to communicate opinions, programs, ideas, services and talents to 100,000+ households. - April 15, 2015 - People TV Inc
Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium: Proving the Effectiveness of Global Peacebuilding Programs
The Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium (PEC) is pleased to announce a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York (the Corporation) that will help answer the complicated question: “Does peacebuilding work?” This ground-breaking grant will allow a consortium of the field’s... - April 15, 2015 - Alliance for Peacebuilding
RESET Analyses How Refugee Aid Has Developed in the Digital Age
With the number of people currently displaced the highest it has been since the second world war, solutions that meet the short-term and long-term needs of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced and stateless persons are urgently needed. Over the next week, RESET will look at innovative approaches using digital tools that are being implemented to assist work in this area. - April 15, 2015 - RESET
Double Amputee to Parachute Into "Fore Our Troops" Golf Tournament at Lansdowne
Bowman to deploy chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes on April 17. - April 13, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Church of Scientology to Host Open House and Musical Salute for Armed Forces
The Nashville Church of Scientology is planning a special open house and musical tribute to those who serve the nation on May 16, 2015. - April 12, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NHTSA Official James Tamm to be a Part of NAFA I&E Session
Tamm will play a key role in a session at NAFA’s 2015 Institute and Expo conference on Thursday morning, April 16. - April 12, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Drug-Free South Hosts Leaders to Discuss Community Problems for World Health Day
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - April 11, 2015 - Drug Free South
Food Bank of South Jersey, NJ Anti-Hunger Coalition Rally Against Reductions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) and the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition (NJAHC) are teaming to give voice against the recent reductions in SNAP benefits enacted in the Agricultural Act (Farm Bill) of 2014. The non-profit organizations are holding a series of press conferences designed to... - April 11, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Drug-Free South Helps East Tennessee Coalition to Stand in the Gap
Drug-Free South is providing needed educational materials on the Truth About Drugs to anyone interested in helping students. - April 11, 2015 - Drug Free South
Shorecrest Prep Thespians Rake in State Awards
At the March 28th Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa, FL, Shorecrest Preparatory School Thespian Troupe 3140 troupe performed their fall musical Anything Goes for an audience of more than 2,500 in Morsani Hall. The performance earned a Superior rating from the State judges, the highest rating possible. Kylie Heyman [‘15], who starred as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, won a prestigious Jimmy Award of The National High School Musical Theater Awards. - April 11, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Tickets Now Available for "A Fashion Night in Black & White"
Spectacular evening to support Dress for Success SW Florida. - April 11, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Announcing: Herpetological Conservation International
Herpetological Conservation International is unveiling its organization on Earth day April 22nd. - April 11, 2015 - Herpetological Conservation International
Winning Institutions of 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding Announced at the Summit of the Americas
Thursday, at the Summit of the Americas, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the winners of the Santander Bank-sponsored competition of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The nine winning institutions involve university partnerships between the United States and Argentina,... - April 10, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Influential Environmental Advocates Open 2015 Conversations Series
From the Clean Water Act to Everglades Restoration: 40 Years of Conservation - April 10, 2015 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Food Bank of South Jersey to Benefit from Walmart Spring "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." Campaign
Public participation can result in potentially $3 million and 75 million meals to help Feeding America and member food banks – in just four weeks. - April 10, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
KOSBE Hosts Mobile App Marketing Training Opportunity: Going Mobile in a Mobile World
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Mobile App Marketing: Going Mobile in a Mobile World on Tuesday, April 21, 12-1:30 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - April 10, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
O.U.R Announces Kaskade as Rescue Ambassador
Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) is excited to announce that Kaskade is an official ambassador for the cause, which saves children sold into slavery as sex slaves, laborers or anything else. Kaskade will be involved in bringing awareness to this growing fight. Kaskade, AKA Ryan Raddon is an... - April 09, 2015 - Operation Underground Railroad
The Way to Happiness Aims Messages of Peace to the City of Nashville
The Way to Happiness is working to inspire all residents of Nashville and Middle Tennessee with messages of peace and hope. - April 09, 2015 - The Way to Happiness
LifeWalk Mission International Team Travel to Kenya
Georgia Based LifeWalk Mission International will be traveling to Nairobi, Kenya next week for its first of three scheduled Christian short-term mission trips this year. Executive Director Jerry Warren will be leading the team to work in the outlying areas of Nairobi. Because of the recent... - April 09, 2015 - LifeWalk Mission International
OpenTravel Alliance Announces Timothy O’Neil-Dunne as Its Keynote Speaker for the 2015 Advisory Forum Conference to be Held May 12-14 in Miami
The not-for-profit trade organization will hold its 2015 Advisory Forum at The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. - April 09, 2015 - OpenTravel Alliance
Capitol Hill Days Will Bring Hundreds of Activists to Washington, DC to Make International Family Planning a Priority, April 10-14
Two-hundred activists will gather in Washington, DC April 10-14 in support of universal access to voluntary family planning as part of Population Connection’s annual advocacy event, Capitol Hill Days. - April 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
APW Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Save African Lions Through Environmental Scholarships
25 Conservation Students Will Receive Funding for Secondary School Studies - April 09, 2015 - African People & Wildlife Fund
$1 Million Donation Will Expand Health Center at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. on 67th Street
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. received a $1 million pledge from Cassina “Cassie” Tarsia of Oceanside, Calif., to create the “Tarsia Center,” a transcendent healing center with holistic programs designed to facilitate emotional processing, body-mind-spirit integration, and... - April 09, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Father and Son Ride Bicycles Across the Country Raising Funds to Replace Rural Town’s 1978 Fire Truck
Hugh Evans and Alex Turanski, a father and son team from Penobscot, Maine, will be riding bicycles across the country this summer in support of their home town’s volunteer fire company. Their goal is to raise $150,000 for a new fire truck to replace an outdated 1978 Mack. - April 09, 2015 - Penobscot Fire Truck Bike Trip
Local Dog Rescue Group Looking for a Very Special Home for a Very Special Dog
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, is looking for a foster or a permanent home for, Wally, a dog who has cerebellar cortical degeneration also known as Cerebellar Ataxis. - April 09, 2015 - Coming Home Rescue
KOSBE Offers GrowthWheel® Sales & Service Training
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will lead a GrowthWheel® WorkGroup on Sales and Service on Tuesday, April 28 from 9 to 11 am at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The event is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. - April 09, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Safety Center's 21-Day Teen Safe Driving Challenge to Reduce Distracted Driving
On Monday, April 13th, Safety Center is launching a Teen Safe Driving contest to reduce distracted driving by challenging high school students and parents to turn off their cell phones in cars for 21 days. - April 08, 2015 - Safety Center
HSU Shelter Cats Featured in Humorous Cats, Dogs Video
Freshpet features cats from the Humane Society of Utah in video asking which pet is better. - April 08, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Princeton Surpasses Expectations
Event raises awareness and funds for NJ Center for TS Education Outreach Programs - April 08, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Lynda Ireland, Former President & CEO of the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Has Died
Lynda Ireland, one of the nation’s leading supplier diversity advocates, assisted thousands of African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic American business-owners in securing major corporate contracts. Her April 2 funeral was officiated by Rev. Hilton O. Smith, senior vice president of community affairs at Turner Construction and The Council’s former chairman. - April 06, 2015 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grant to Needy Individual
Illinois member receives $1,800 from Missouri agency. - April 03, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
National Guard Spouse Employment Symposium Scheduled
MSCCN and National Guard Bureau join forces to highlight military spouse employment concerns. - April 03, 2015 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Chinese Community Church of South Bay Easter Celebration Program 2015
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, will be having a special Easter Celebration Program this year from March 29, 2015 to April 5, 2015. For more information about the Chinese Community Church of South Bay Gospel Camp 2015, visit: http://www.cccsb.com/chinese-community-church-south-bay-easter-celebration-program-2015/. - April 02, 2015 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
Giving Rabbits, Chicks as Easter Prizes Warrants Concern for the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah is worried about the welfare of animals given as prizes. - April 02, 2015 - Humane Society of Utah
The Autism Speaks 5K Will Take Place this July 4th in Potomac, MD to Raise Funds for Autism Research, Services and Advocacy for the 15th Consecutive Year
The 15th Anniversary Autism Speaks 5K will take place this July 4th. For more information, visit AutismSpeaks5K.org. - April 02, 2015 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Vietnam Women’s Memorial Secures Its Legacy and Future with Eastern National
Diane Carlson Evans, Founder and President of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation (VWMF), is pleased to announce exciting advances in the management of programs related to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Foundation’s directors selected Eastern National, an association... - April 02, 2015 - Eastern National
An Anthology of a Year in Ink of Creative Work by San Diego Writers Will be Showcased at a Reading on April 14, 2015
Supporters of the San Diego creative writing community are encouraged to come out to the Annual Anthology Release Party presented by San Diego Writers, Ink at 7 p.m. on April 14, 2015 at Cygnet Theater in Old Town. Authors who were blind chosen for their superior work from hundreds of submissions... - April 02, 2015 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Drug-Free South to Have Open House for World Health Day
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - April 02, 2015 - Drug Free South
Peaceful Ridge Rescue of Florida is Accredited by 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 Peaceful Ridge Rescue as of March 20, 2015. Accreditation signifies that Peaceful Ridge Rescue (PRR) meets... - April 01, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
You "Auto" Know About NAFA’s Upcoming Institute and Expo
Fleet management pros put the pedal to the metal and head to Orlando. - April 01, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Finalists for NAFA's 2015 Fleet Excellence Awards Are Announced
Fleet's premier honors for fleet professionals will be revealed at I&E in Orlando, Florida. - March 31, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Michael Johnson's 6th Annual Youth Football & Cheer Camp Kicks Off in Selma April 17th
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end and Selma's hometown hero Michael Johnson proudly announces the 6th Annual Michael Johnson Football and Cheer Camp Weekend Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2015. The MJ93-90 Fund will kick off the 2015 weekend on Friday, April 17th 9am-11am with a positive message... - March 31, 2015 - Michael Johnson
Better Tomorrows – Hawaii Brings the Kailua Bikeshare Pilot Project to Affordable Housing Residents
Affordable Housing Residents to Benefit from "Borrow a Bike" Program at The Towers of Kuhio Park. - March 30, 2015 - Better Tomorrows
The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation Hosts the 2015 Ladies Legacy Luncheon “Embracing Life Intertwined with Community Service”
In recognition of exceptional charitable and civic community service, the Carolyn E. Parker Foundation is honoring extraordinary Legacy Leading Women. Honorees will be recognized Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Victorian Candle, 25065 Peregrine Way, Hollywood, MD. - March 30, 2015 - The Carolyn E. Parker Foundation
NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome Has Support of New Jersey Legislators and Mayors
Sunday's walk will benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 29, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Horizon Services Steps Up as Bronze Sponsor and More for NJ Walks for TS at Princeton
The March 29th 5K walk and family fun run supports the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 28, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Church of Scientology Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary in Nashville, Tennessee
The Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee is preparing for its 30th anniversary celebration and 6th anniversary in the remodeled Fall School building on 8th Avenue South. - March 28, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Dan Signor Project to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
The Dan Signor Project will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at Alto Live Jazz... - March 28, 2015 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
"EXPOSURE Concert 6: Because Love Shouldn't Hurt" Receives Sponsorship from Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture retail giant Raymour & Flanigan says "Love shouldn't hurt;" sponsoring grassroots effort to reach global audience with livestream broadcast of Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV's EXPOSURE Concert. - March 28, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV