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Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing Recognized for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Outcomes

Saddleback Memorial’s Center for Advanced Wound Healing, located in Mission Viejo, has received the prestigious Healogics Robert A. Warriner II, M.D., Center of Excellence Award. The award recognizes wound care centers that consistently exceed standards for exceptional quality. Saddleback... - June 06, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Blinded Military Hero & U.S. Paralympic Triple Medalist to Receive Guide Dog from Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

He captured the hearts of America and inspired the world during the 2012 London Paralympic Games with his incredible story of courage and determination against all odds. Now U.S. Navy Lt. Brad Snyder is getting a new “leash” on life from Connecticut’s own Fidelco Guide Dog... - June 06, 2013 - Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

New Research Says Increase Family Time to Lower Teen Substance Abuse

OneHope to release findings on Int’l Day Against Drug Use- June 26th - June 06, 2013 - OneHope

Zoezi Park - A Game for Fall Prevention for Healthy Aging, Wellness and Balance - First Crowdfunding Initiative Launched to Address a $28B Public Health Problem

Falls are among the top killers of people over the age of 65 in the United States. Preventing falls and subsequent life-threatening injuries is a top priority of the Blue Marble Game Company. - June 04, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California

Panache Style Group Launches New Website

Panache Style Group, formally known as Panache Consulting Group, announces the official launch of www.panachestylegroup.com, a website devoted to women who desire to develop and enhance their personal sense of style. - June 04, 2013 - Panache Style Group

Registration Has Begun for This Year’s Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

Fundraiser brightens the holidays by raising money and collecting toys - June 01, 2013 - Santa to the Sea

GiveGab Exhibits at Points of Light’s Annual Conference on Volunteering and Service

Social network for volunteers will demo website designed to create excitement around volunteerism. - June 01, 2013 - GiveGab

IDEX's “Food for Thought” Convenes Food Justice Leaders

International Development Exchange (IDEX) is an organization that has worked for over 25 years to fight for food justice, environmental justice and social justice by partnering with grassroots organizations around the world. On June 7th at the San Francisco Film Centre in the Presidio, IDEX’s... - May 31, 2013 - Thousand Currents

Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Chooses Meals on Wheels as President’s Project

2013-2014 Inducted President, Ashley Rain Chooses Meals on Wheels as Club Focus - May 30, 2013 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh

Success for First Get.A.Voice Foundation Gala

Get.A.Voice aims to empower youth to end social cruelty in their schools. The Get.A.Voice program has been successfully implemented in local Long Island schools and the fundraiser this release refers to was held to help launch a national campaign for Get.A.Voice. - May 30, 2013 - Get.A.Voice

Emergency Shelter Provided as Storms Hit Bangladesh

World Vision reports on the efforts made to assist those in Bangladesh affected by the Tropical Cyclone Mahasen. - May 27, 2013 - World Vision UK

Wisconsin Pediatricians Say Eliminating Mandatory Flu Vaccine Programs Would Put Children at Risk

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges opposition to proposed legislation that would limit employer mandatory flu vaccine programs. The bill, numbered LRB 0020/1 and currently being considered for co-sponsorship, provides for a “personal exemption” from any mandated flu vaccination required by an employer. Medical providers are expressing grave concerns over the proposed measure’s impact on the health of children. - May 23, 2013 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Young Filmmakers Are Opening Eyes to Homelessness in L.A.

Hope For Our Own: An L.A. Story is a documentary-style short film directed and produced by Riley Beres, a rising actress and model and Jimmy Deshler, an actor best known for his role as “Rafe” on the daytime series, General Hospital. This eye opening film will address the growing... - May 23, 2013 - Hope For Our Own

Gifted Foundation Helps Atlanta Students Acquire $2.2 Million in College Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Gifted Education Foundation’s College Access Program received $2.2 million in scholarships and subsidized funding. - May 18, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation

Mr. Ray Laborie Honored with the John J. Humpal Award at the Simon Foundation for Continence’s Gala

The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Mr. Ray Laborie as the 2013 John J. Humpal Award recipient. Mr. Laborie is Chairman of the Board of LABORIE, a Canadian manufacturer of computerized urodynamics equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of incontinence. Mr. Laborie was... - May 16, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence

Conscious Art to Showcase Talents of Artists with Special Needs

Anna's Angels Foundation Announces Event to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital. - May 16, 2013 - queue

Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State

Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption

East Felicina Middle School Will Take Part in an International Water Safety Class on Wednesday

East Feliciana Middle School is taking the safety of their students very serious by teaming up with a Florida non profit organization (Safety Rock Foundation) to teach ten simple water safety rules. This class will be held on International Water Safety Day May 15th at 8:30 am. - May 14, 2013 - Safety Rock Foundation Corp

Rick Rader, MD, Defeating Stigma in Healthcare Award Recipient for 2013

The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Rick Rader, MD, as the 2013 Defeating Stigma in Healthcare Award recipient. Dr. Rader is the Director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center at the Orange Grove Center (Chattanooga, TN), a nationally known community agency supporting the... - May 11, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence

NJ Native and Academy Award Winning Writer to be Honored at CarePlus Foundation Courage Awards Gala

James Lecesne, creator of the Trevor Project, to be given Courage Award. - May 11, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation

Top Los Angeles Women Celebrated at EmpowHer Institute Girls to Greatness Gala Reception

Honoree recipients were Elise Buik, CEO of United Way, Los Angeles; Dannielle Campos, Senior Vice President of Bank of America; and Penny Toler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Sparks. - May 09, 2013 - EmpowHer Institute

The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary

Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Liz Gasapri Most Powerful Woman in the Nutrition Industry Leading New Global Ventures

Elizabeth "Liz" Gaspari is forming a non-profit organization, The Liz Gaspari Foundation, mission: to fund construction of a hospital for women and children in Kabul, providing medical care for Afghan land-mine victims. An acronym for Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through... - May 04, 2013 - Liz Gasapri

Atlantic City Carnival 2k13

The Atlantic City Carnival Committee has come together to create an unforgettable event. A celebration taking place in a city known for its world class entertainment and nightlife, this festival will attract individuals from all walks of life. All gains will benefit the Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation to save the lives of infants and mothers of the Caribbean. - May 04, 2013 - Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation

May 15: Int’l Day of Families—Global Research Reveals Families Hold Most Sway with Teens

Family experience directly correlates to substance use, sexual experience, academic drive - May 03, 2013 - OneHope

Students Inspired to Consider a Career in Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust

From 8th to 10th April, forty three students from the Bury St Edmunds area benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience hosted at Culford School. The three-day residential programme, led by national educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the local William and Ellen... - May 03, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

Work Experience Energises Pupils Courtesy of the Smallpeice Trust

From 8th to 12th April, fifty students from schools across the country, enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. - May 03, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to be Held at Falcon Ridge GC, July 15th

The 7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to take place at Falcon Ridge GC, Lenexa, KS on July 15th. - May 02, 2013 - Kelsey Smith Foundation

Teenagers Take Part in Physics in Engineering Course with The Smallpeice Trust

From 9th to 11th April, forty nine students aged 14 and 15 gathered at Rugby School to attend a specially designed Physics in Engineering residential course. Sponsored by The Ferreras Willetts Family, The Ogden Trust, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and the University of Warwick,... - May 02, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

Students Explore Atrificial Intelligence with The Smallpeice Trust

From 10th to 13th April, forty-four promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience about artificial intelligence at the University of Exeter. - May 02, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

95 Students Enjoy an Engineering experience with the Smallpeice Trust

From 8th to 10th April, ninety five 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on engineering learning experience at the University of Liverpool. - May 01, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

Smallpeice Trust Nuclear Course a Resounding Success

From 3rd to 5th April, forty seven students from North Wales learned how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. - May 01, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

Saddleback Memorial Foundation Doubles Fundraising Goal at Spring Gala, Funds Raised for Designed for Healing Project and State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment

"Little Darth Vader" Makes Special Appearance, Gives Back to First Hospital That Saved His Life - April 30, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Southampton Students Get Ahead with STEM with the Smallpeice Trust

From 20th to 22nd March, seventy students gathered at the University of Southampton, to attend a specially designed "Get Ahead with STEM" engineering experience residential course. In partnership with the University of Southampton, The Smallpeice Trust ran this free course to encourage 13... - April 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

Students Enjoy ECITB Engineering Experience Course with the Smallpeice Trust

From 2nd to 5th April, 96 promising students from across the UK benefitted from a unique learning experience at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. Sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, this... - April 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust

UNITY Continues Advancing Entrepreneurship Among Diverse Journalists

A $200,000 grant from the Ford Foundation will enable UNITY to continue opportunities for entrepreneurial journalists of color, gay journalists and other underserved populations through the New U: News Entrepreneurs Working through UNITY project. The two-year grant will allow UNITY to expand the... - April 26, 2013 - UNITY: Journalists for Diversity

Top Industry CEO's to Speak at High-Level Executive Networking Event

Unique opportunity to attend a high-level networking event with a panel of highly successful CEO's and Founders who will let you in on their "Three Keys To Business Success" - April 24, 2013 - Indra Public Relations

The Harvest Center Proud to Announce Colin Pinkney as New Executive Director

The Harvest Center of Charlotte is pleased to announce the appointment of experienced non-profit manager and North Carolina native Colin Pinkney as its new Executive Director. - April 23, 2013 - The Harvest Center

“Groovin’ on the Green” Charity Golf Tournament on May 5th to Benefit the Young Dancer Foundation of South Florida and FFDC Parent Group

Golfers and Supporters of the Arts planning on attending 1st Annual Golf Tournament May 5th. - April 23, 2013 - FFDC Parent Group

Charity Finds Creative Approach to Fund Raising

The Child Wellness Research Foundation (CWRF), a non-profit foundation dedicated to funding pediatric medical research, announced today a partnership with KAKO Beauty, LLC. This partnership is a unique collaboration between a non-profit and a for-profit business in an effort to increase charitable... - April 20, 2013 - Child Wellness Research Foundation

Climate Controversy 2013 Book Release and Earth Day Find Common Ground

Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a book signing reception for the newly-released book, Climate Controversy 2013 on Sunday, April 14th. The essays of eight Jefferson County, WV student winners of the 2013 Common Ground Student Essay Competition are included in the publication. The... - April 19, 2013 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.

DEA Youth Dance Program Expands to Reach Students in 20 Cities Nationwide; Plans to Grow to 30 Cities by 2014

Free Program Seeks Donations to Help Even More Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs - April 18, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program

20th Anniversary of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day: A Work in Progress

After 20 years, you’d think the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day would have grown up, or perhaps even grown old. But the program’s age is similar to that of each group of first-time participating girls and boys and to that of those who participated though the years - the... - April 16, 2013 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation

KAKO Beauty Revolutionizes Charity Fund Raising

KAKO Beauty, a luxury cosmetics company, announced today the launching of the KAKO Cares Charity Program, a creative approach to charity fund raising. Under this program, anyone in the U.S. making a donation of $1 or more to their favorite charity or non-profit organization can receive a KAKO... - April 14, 2013 - KAKO Beauty, LLC

CarePlus Foundation to Host Annual Youth Mental Health Conference

Understanding and Treating the Complex Puzzle of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury June 10, 2013 at 8:30am-4:30pm - April 14, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation

Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala

The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence

The Millman N.R.G. Foundation is Breaking Barriers Through Golf

The Millman N.R.G. Foundation, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), will be hosting a golf clinic on May 16, 2013 at the Whispering Willows Golf Course to increase participation in the game of golf for those with a disability or physical limitation. - April 10, 2013 - United Charitable Programs

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