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Macular Degeneration Foundation Produces Video Explaining a Common Cause of Visual Hallucinations Among the Visually Impaired?
Often misdiagnosed as a psychiatric disorder, Charles Bonnet Syndrome is characterized by visual hallucinations ranging from simple patterns, faces and landscapes to complex motion pictures of strange and sometimes disturbing scenes. Identified over 250 years ago by lawyer and naturalist Charles... - August 10, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Kids Wish Network On Tour Brings “Miles of Smiles” of Toys to Yazoo City
National children’s charity, Kids Wish Network recently joined forces with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter along with other city and county officials to bring joy to local children in need through Kids Wish Network On Tour, a ground-breaking program designed especially to help children... - August 10, 2011 - Kids Wish Network
Eden Autism Services New Model Autism School Near Completion
The staff, families and community supporters of Eden Autism Services are thrilled to announce that Eden’s brand new model autism school and national headquarters is almost nearing completion and is on schedule for its fall 2011 opening in the Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton,... - August 07, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Awarded $5,000 Grant by Golden State Foods Foundation
McDonald’s Distributor Supports Local Nonprofit - August 07, 2011 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Students Set Sail for a Career in Naval Architecture with the Smallpeice Trust
41 aspiring young engineers recently attended a 4 day residential naval architecture course at the University of Plymouth sponsored by Babcock and the Smallpeice Trust. - August 07, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Brazilian American Artist Plants Hope in a Degraded Rainforest
Alana Lea is a Smithsonian botanical artist, born in the most endangered rainforest on the planet - the Atlantic Forest in Brazil - 93% gone. She has taken it upon herself to replant her rainforest and has raised funds to plant nearly 4,000 trees since Thanksgiving Day, 2011. The project is called Rainforest ECObank, and has now partnered with international non-profit WeForest, with a goal of giving 170,000 trees by the year end. - August 07, 2011 - Rainforest ECO
The Trust for Architectural Easements Believes in Preservation by Prevention
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the United States. The Trust protects more than 800 historic properties and is dedicated to preserving historic neighborhoods by raising awareness about the cause of historic preservation, and the resources and programs available to aid in the preservation and protection of America’s historic architecture. - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Recently Provided a Private Garden Tour of the Belnord Courtyard in New York City
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through easement donations. The Trust recently provided a private garden tour of one of New York City's grand old palatial apartment building courtyards. The... - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Provides Grant to DC Preservation League
The Trust for Architectural Easements recently toured two historic properties that the Trust had assisted in restoring by provided the DC Preservation League’s Landmark Fires Fund with a $7,500 grant. On April 30, 2007, fire ravaged two of the District’s significant historic resources,... - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Nuclear Engineering Course a Great Success with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK attended a 4 day residential nuclear engineering course at the University of Manchester, organised by The Smallpeice Trust, in collaboration with the Dalton Nuclear Institute and URENCO. - August 06, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Course for Career in Civil Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK have been learning about Civil Engineering and how it can save lives. - August 05, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
AmberWatch Alert System Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Highlighting 3.2 Million Subscribers
The AmberWatch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of harmful acts against children, is proud to announce the celebration of their one year anniversary since the launch of its highly successful AmberWatch® Alert System. - August 05, 2011 - AmberWatch Foundation
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK recently attended a short structural engineering course at Coventry University, run by the Smallpeice Trust. - August 05, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Wishing Well Intl. Foundation Challenges the Water Purification Industry to Show Their Support - Commits to Raising $30,000 to Honor the Memory of Rachel Beckwith
www.wishingwellintl.org - Rachel Beckwith was just 9 years old when she died in July; however her thirst for bringing clean drinking water to people in need must live on. Rachel was taken off life support on Saturday July 24 after she sustained fatal injuries in a 14-vehicle pile up near her home... - August 04, 2011 - Wishing Well International Foundation Inc.
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with The Smallpeice Trust
49 students from across the UK attended a residential course at Newcastle University to learn more low carbon energy sources. - August 03, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how railway technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient transport systems. - August 03, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Engineering Course a Resounding Success with The Smallpeice Trust
Young people from across the UK have been learning how Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects can open the door to a wide variety of career options on a four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust, in partnership with Lancaster University. - July 31, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
AROHO Retreat Gives Women Writers Support Needed - Eighty Diverse Women Writers Converge at Ghost Ranch for Unusual Retreat
August 8-14, A Room of Her Own Foundation (AROHO) will host a diverse group of 80 women writers at Ghost Ranch, in New Mexico. Notable attendees include Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson, Red Hen Press Editor Kate Gale, Writer’s House President Amy Berkower, newly-published author Mary Johnson, whose non-fiction book “An Unquenchable Thirst: Following Mother Teresa in Search of Love, Service, and an Authentic Life,” will be available in stores in September. - July 30, 2011 - A Room of Her Own Foundation
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success with the Smallpeice Trust
From 11th to 14th July, fifty-four teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, was organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, in collaboration with the... - July 30, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Fundraising Consultants at The Fundraising Resource Group Launch New Website, www.thefundraisingresource.com
The fundraising consultants at The Fundraising Resource Group are pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.thefundraisingresource.com that provides information on the fundraising services and marketing for capital campaigns, major gifts programs, fundraising training and other... - July 28, 2011 - The Fundraising Resource Group
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer thirty-eight students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. The four-day residential... - July 28, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Community Rallies to Break Eden Autism 5k and Fun Run Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 8th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 17th and broke last year’s fundraising record with $125,000 in net proceeds. Held at the Princeton Forrestal Village, the morning was filled with plenty of fun and... - July 27, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Aspiring Students Get "Smallpeice" of the Action
Students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology during a four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds. - July 27, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Suicide Prevention Organization Releases Music CD Tribute to Help Spread Awareness
Pick With Austin, Inc., has released a music CD "My Gift of Music" to help promote their mission to spread more awareness about the epidemic of youth and teen depression and suicide. The CD contains songs licensed for use in the project from composers, singers, and bands from around the world. - July 26, 2011 - Pick With Austin, Inc.
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with the Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring young engineers from across the UK spent four days at the University of Exeter's Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 24, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Volunteers Needed to Help with 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Foundation is looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk to be held at the DCR’s Artesani Park in Brighton, on Sunday, September, 18, 2011. Help is needed with all planning activities including publicity, recruiting walkers and... - July 23, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Budding Young Engineers Take Part in Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 12th to 15th July 2011, budding young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique engineering experience designed engage students and provide them with the opportunity to learn about engineering through a series of presentations and practical workshops. - July 23, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Indra Public Relations Plays a Hand in Managing Another Successful Clay Walker Charity Classic at Pebble Beach
Corporate leaders, philanthropists and the sports and entertainment industries came together for the 4th Annual Clay Walker Charity Classic to raise funds to support research for Multiple Sclerosis. The event was organized by BAMS, Clay Walker’s nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to... - July 22, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
Federal Government Cuts Half Million Dollars in Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has lost a half-million dollars for its critically important Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCOP), which serves hundreds of the Bay Area’s most at-risk and vulnerable children. The $500,000 federal grant from the United States... - July 21, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Budding Engineers Build a Supercomputer with the Smallpeice Trust
Twenty budding engineers from across the UK recently took on the challenge of building their own supercomputer from raw components at the University of Southampton. Organised by The Smallpeice Trust and delivered in partnership with the University’s Engineering Sciences and Microsoft, the... - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Are Aided in Their Understanding of Biomedical Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust
From 12th to 15th July, twenty-two students from across the UK, attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton and gained an understanding about the captivating world of biomedical engineering. - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Set Sail Towards a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Ninety-nine students from schools across the UK, recently attended a Marine Technology course from the 12th to 15th July at the University of Southampton. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight... - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces Recipients of 2011 Hidden Heroes Awards
The Andrew Goodman Foundation (www.andrewgoodman.org) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Hidden Heroes Awards. The winners are: Deborah Bial, President and Founder, Posse Foundation Yusuf Burgess, Family Intervention Specialist, Green Tech High Charter School Susan Retik, President... - July 20, 2011 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
NC Junior Golf Tour to Host NC State University Wolfpack Junior Championship September 3-4, 2011
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation has announced that the Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University is the host course for the 2011 NCSU Wolfpack Junior Golf Championship over Labor Day Weekend. The junior golf tournaments is open to all junior golfers regardless of residency. - July 20, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Appoints Board of Directors
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation, a volunteer non-profit organization that serves junior golfers by operating a series affordable, high quality nationally ranked junior golf tournaments has released its new Board of Directors. The Board includes former junior, collegiate and professional golfers, educators, business managers and civic leaders. - July 18, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
Students Get Mobile with the Smallpeice Trust
Forty teenagers from across the UK have had the unique opportunity earlier this month to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and working in collaboration with the School of Engineering at Cardiff University, students... - July 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala
Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Tortoise and Finch Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign for the Domestic Violence Documentary, "You Look a Lot Like Me"
After four years in production, Tortoise and Finch Productions has launched its Finishing Funds Campaign on Kickstarter.com for the documentary film, "You Look a Lot Like Me." The film features interviews with domestic abuse survivors, abusers and educators. For more information, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tortoiseandfinch/you-look-a-lot-like-me. - July 15, 2011 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
YourCause Reaches Milestone by Supporting a Network of More Than One Million Eligible Employees
CSRconnect, an employee engagement platform and product of YourCause, now supports a network of more than one million eligible employees. - July 14, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
Marian’s Dream Donation Helps Local Animal Charity Expand Reach in New York
Marian’s Dream, a 501(c)3 charity, announced today the awarding of a $20,000 grant to T.A.R.A., The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc. This grant will help make possible the purchase of a new mobile spay/neuter clinic to serve portions of the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. - July 14, 2011 - Marian's Dream, Inc.
Work Experience Energises Pupils with the Smallpeice Trust
From 4th to 8th July, 14 and 15 year old students from across the UK enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. This included learning about the anatomy of the nation’s energy networks and taking a close up view of high-voltage substations, lines and cables. - July 14, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with The Smallpeice Trust
13 and 14 year olds from across the UK attended a four-day residential programme organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by The Institution of Mechanical Engineering to engage with students and provide them with the opportunity to learn about engineering through a series of presentations and practical hands-on workshops. - July 13, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Steers Students Towards a Career in Engineering
Students from across the UK attended a residential motorsports engineering course at Oxford Brookes University run by the Smallpeice Trust and gained a practical insight into the engineering principles, materials and technologies that shape the cutting edge of world professional motorsport. - July 10, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
5th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic Raffle Grand Prize Announced
The 5th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic Raffle Grand Prize is a Crown Center Westin Hotel Overnight Package valued at over $500. - July 10, 2011 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Foundation for Grieving Children Introduces Their "I Remember" Bracelet to Honor Memory of Loved Ones...Bracelet Brings Comfort to Those Grieving a Loved One’s Death
The Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., the first national public charity which raises funds for the grief counseling needs of children and teens after a loved one's death, introduces its signature "I Remember" bracelet to honor the memory of our lost loved ones. - July 09, 2011 - Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc.
Newly Formed Non-Profit Receives Funding and Celebrates Accomplishments - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. announces recent successes: recent funding and medical achievements. Their goal is to help the disadvantaged who suffer from chronic back pain associated with spinal disorders obtain the specialized medical care they need to get back to life. - July 09, 2011 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Potential Engineers get a Smallpeice of the Action
Forty-three students aged 14 and 15 spent the week enjoying a unique learning experience at The University of Manchester’s School of Materials. Sessions were designed to explore not just Engineering Materials, but also biomedical materials science and technical textiles. - July 07, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Smallpeice Trust Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
Teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth with a 4-day residential course giving the students a valuable insight into the field of electronic engineering. - July 06, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students On-Board to a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty seven students aged 14 and 15 recently attended a Marine Technology course from 26th to 30th June at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Students were given the opportunity to learn about marine engineering through a series of presentations and practical exercises. Working in teams, they were tasked with designing a radio-controlled replica of a large cargo ship to transport goods from Glasgow to Singapore. - July 06, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Rotary District 7640 in South Jersey Inducts New Leaders
Rotary International District 7640 in South Jersey inducted a new District Governor, Leadership Team and Club Presidents for the 2011-2012 term of service. - July 01, 2011 - Rotary International District 7640