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HomeTowne Realty Donates Portion of Sales to Me Fine Foundation
Local Real Estate Firm Participates in “Selling For Kids” Campaign - December 14, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Malaria Foundation International (MFI) Announces its Second Annual “Malaria Business Leadership Conference” (MBLC) Program for Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Advanced registrations are recommended on line at www.malaria.org or by writing EndMalaria@gmail.com. No registration fee is required. The program is suitable for business professionals, community leaders, teachers and students of all ages. This year’s MBLC theme is “Inspiring the World.” All are welcome and encouraged to attend, whether for the entire MBLC or a portion of this event. Come network, share experiences, build collaborations, inspire, and be inspired. - November 28, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Blue Ribbon Campaign and Inspiration Spreads Globally to End Malaria
Have you seen them yet? Blue Ribbons are making their way around the world, literally homeward bound to dozens of countries worldwide. Launched this past week by the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) as a universal symbol in the fight against malaria, Blue Ribbons with the message End... - November 20, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Blue Ribbon Campaign Launched by Malaria Foundation International to End Malaria
Who could object? Malaria finally has a symbol representing the fight against this deadly disease, which kills 3,000 people each day. Business leaders and community groups are called to action. This is no longer a silent disease. “We are gaining momentum, and no one will want to be left out. - November 13, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Charity Launches Free Personal Development Seminar
A new concept in personal development - giving by growing. A philanthropic venture that seeks to change thousands of lives through affordable personal development products and charitable donations. - November 13, 2006 - The Secret Combination
Stars and V.I.P.’s Come Out to the Scleroderma Foundation's 10th Annual "Key to a Cure" Gala
At the 10th annual “Key to a Cure” gala on November 4th at L.A.’s Wilshire Grand hotel, celebrities, V.I.P.’s, and some of California’s top doctors gathered to honor those who have contributed to the progress in treatments for scleroderma, a life threatening connective... - November 09, 2006 - The Scleroderma Foundation
Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) Storms into the Lead
The Malaria Atlas Project has taken a commanding lead in the first annual Madness Against Malaria Fundraising Tournament. - October 04, 2006 - Madness Against Malaria
Malaria Awards Ceremony Recipients Honored, with Life Time Achievement Award Presented to Wen Kilama at Malaria Wisdom Council Meeting Held in Benin
Malaria Foundation International honors unsung heroes and leaders in science, business, education, sports, entertainment and the media in the fight against malaria. Award recipients are listed with more detailed information and web links available at www.malaria.org. The MFI congratulates the many individuals and organizations worldwide for their current accomplishments in the fight against malaria and looks forward to its 2007 awards. - September 04, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
American Legion Offers Local Veterans Job and Benefit Fairs at Convention
The Small Business Development Workshop Series will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24 and Friday, Aug 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Here, veterans will be able to learn from business leaders recognized in their fields for their expertise. Pre register at the Legion.org web site. - August 21, 2006 - Northeast Veterans Business Resource Center Inc.
Containers Filled with Educational Aid is In-route to Samoa
CERF has sent two containers filled with student and teacher kits, books, and clothing to Samoa. The containers are scheduled to arrive in Samoa on August 23rd. The much needed kits will be distributed to the students and teachers of Lalomanu, and Fasito’o primary schools. - August 20, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation
Scholarship Applications Now Available to Samoan Students
CERF scholarship applications are now available to Samoan students needing financial assistance for the 2007 academic year. Scholarships are designed to allow students to attend school that otherwise are unable to due to financial strains. - August 20, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation
Malaria Foundation International Announces First Annual Awards to Honor Unsung Heroes and Leaders in Science, Business, Education and Media in the Fight Against Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) announces the 2006 Inaugural Malaria Awards. Congratulations to the many individuals and organizations who have made exceptional progress in the fight against malaria. The inaugural awards highlight major achievements and events from 2005. - July 15, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Benefit Luau to Help with Educational Aid Being Sent to Samoa
CERF is holding its annual Benefit Luau on August 25th. This year’s luau will be from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm. The evening will be filled with great food and entertainment. All proceeds to benefit the children in Samoa. - July 09, 2006 - Children's Educational Relief Foundation
Non-Profit Organization Rural Land Sales a Boon to Buyers
This rural nonproft economic development agency has taken a unique approach to providing areas for housing, commercial development and open space. KCEDF is a leader in using innovative approaches to rural Colorado economic development issues. - July 08, 2006 - Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation
Kids In Need National Network of Resource Centers Meet to Exchange Best Practices
Providers of free school supplies to U.S. students and teachers holds annual summit. - June 30, 2006 - Kids In Need Foundation
Boise Aids in Hurricane Katrina Relief by Donating Paper to 16 Mississippi School Districts
Additional Paper Supplies to be Distributed to Underprivileged Schools Throughout the Country - June 13, 2006 - Kids In Need Foundation
Doug and Jackie Christie's "Infinite Love Foundation" Spreads some Love at a Seattle Youth Recognition Dinner
Doug and Jackie Christie will speak to youth and reward them for their accomplishments. - May 24, 2006 - Jackie Christie, Inc
Taxes Could Be Lowered Through Foundational Education and Proper Tools
Foundation Says Tax Burden Can Be Reduced, Impact Can Be More. Kids In Need Foundation Empowering Future Taxpayers Though Proper Tools. - May 20, 2006 - Kids In Need Foundation
The "Infinite Love Foundation" Founded by Doug and Jackie Christie Announces New Program
New Program focuses on fulfilling special needs in community. - May 09, 2006 - Jackie Christie, Inc
Culturepoint Europe Foundation Working to Show the Richness of Cultural Diversity
The Culturepoint Europe Foundation begins its work as the “starting point” of a European network. Individuals and organisations working together to create a Europe encouraging a culture-rich society embracing cultural diversity by means of benefits, media shows, competitions, magazines and e-bulletins. - April 24, 2006 - Culturepoint Europe Foundation
Rap Music Empowers Youth
Community based organization launches Rap music program designed to empower “at-risk” inner-city teens. - April 02, 2006 - The Urban Youth Empowerment Foundation
SHOPA Kids In Need Announces Vision 2006
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Vision for America’s Schoolchildren Foundation begins second decade of providing students tools to succeed. - March 22, 2006 - Kids In Need Foundation
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Visits SOS Children’s Village in Equatorial Guinea
Rodrigo de Rato, the Managing Director of the IMF visited the SOS Children’s Village in Equatarial Guinea following the summit meeting of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). His focused discussions on economic growth and poverty reduction in the region were... - March 17, 2006 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
SOS Children’s Villages Nominated for 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2006 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize were announced today and SOS Children’s Villages was among the nominees for their work caring for the world’s orphaned and abandoned children. This is the fourteenth nomination SOS has received for this prestigious award. - February 27, 2006 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Celebrating Renewed Vigor and Anticipation for 2006, the Malaria Foundation Announces the First Annual Malaria Awards Ceremony
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the first ever Malaria Awards Ceremony, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on May 18, 2006. The first annual awards ceremony will be entertaining, educational and empowering as it creates a special annual day to honor the hundreds of individuals and organizations who are spearheading the world’s fight against malaria. Nominations are now being accepted for 50+ categories. - January 23, 2006 - Malaria Foundation International
Malaria Foundation International - First Annual Atlanta “Hedge Funds vs. Malaria” Business Leadership Conference at Emory University: Video Webcast Opens, www.malaria.org
A four-hour webcast opened today at the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) website. A prestigious and diverse line up of speakers (29 in total) succeed in engaging a captivated audience. Malaria kills millions, mostly children, year after year, and the conference aimed to help bring this message to the forefront and help bring an end to these “quiet deaths,” which minute by minute, year after year have gone largely unnoticed worldwide. - December 24, 2005 - Malaria Foundation International
Malaria Fighters Congregate in Atlanta: Motivation and Passion Escalate to Fight the Disease
December 6, 2005 at Emory University in Atlanta will mark an historic meeting, open to the public (see www.malaria.org, the Malaria Foundation International website, to register). Malaria fighters will gather from 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm to launch Atlanta’s first annual “Hedge Funds vs. Malaria” business leadership conference, in the Tull Auditorium of Emory’s Law School. Each day, thousands of children die from malaria, a completely preventable and treatable disease. New action is sought. - December 04, 2005 - Malaria Foundation International
Michail Gorbachev Honours SOS Mothers as "Women of the Year"
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the German association SOS-Kinderdorf, Margarete Gehring, from Diessen, Ammersee, will receive this year's Women's World Award in the name of all SOS mothers worldwide, in the category of "social commitment," from the hands of Michail Gorbachev. - November 28, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Foundation Stone Laying at SOS Children's Village in Nigeria
The foundation stone laying ceremony for one of the six SOS Children's Villages to be constructed under the 6 villages for 2006 charity campaign, will take place on November 21, 2005 in Nigeria's Gwagwalada. Nigerian football hero and "FIFA for SOS Children's Villages" ambassador Jay Jay Okocha may be attending the ceremony. - November 15, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
SOS Children’s Villages Joins Austin Grill to Promote the Johnny Cash Film, "Walk the Line"
Movie promotion builds awareness for orphaned and abandoned children around the world. Austin Grill in Silver Spring, MD, November 10th from 6-8pm. - November 09, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
'Save The Titanic Foundation' Launches Registration Website: For 11 million Petition Signers and Titanic Community!
Savethetitanic.org Website Officially Opens for Registration. In an effort to help preserve the Titanic and support the scientific community in their research and feasibility studies for the Titanic, www.savethetitanic.org has added an educational and entertaining community experience for Titanic fans and the 11 million petition signers for the preservation of the ship in the honor of the Titanic dreams aboard the ship. - October 24, 2005 - Save the Titanic Foundation
Calming the Storm
The Spiritual Warriors Foundation, Inc. would like to thank all Spiritual Warriors who worked to affect the recent Hurricane Rita, helping to change the extreme damage that had been forecasted. The actual damage caused by this monster storm was much less than expected, showing that it is possible for us to change the weather using prayer, meditation, and positive belief. Scientific research is beginning to show the connection between our consciousness and our physical world. - September 29, 2005 - The Spiritual Warriors Foundation Inc.
Nonprofit to Launch Innovative Tsunami-Reconstruction Program
New Portland-based nonprofit, Rebuilding Community International (RCI), will introduce a pioneering sustainable- redevelopment program next week in Sri Lanka. - August 30, 2005 - Rebuilding Community International
Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation to Benefit From Borders Books Program, August 27 & 28, 2005
Customers throughout the state of Florida and in the city of Chicago and its suburbs with coupons to Borders Benefit Days Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2005 will save 10 percent on their purchases and see 10 percent donated to the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation which funds care and support programs for brain tumor patients and their families. - August 22, 2005 - Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation
United States Governors Declare August 1st “Pick Up America Day”!
Governors across the United States have responded to the mission of Pick up America and many have officially declared August 1st as "Pick up America Day." They understand the scope of the problems caused by litter and have done their part to help get people involved in picking up... - July 04, 2005 - Pick up America
America the Beautiful?
America is a beautiful country, until you begin looking at the litter problems across the United States, “lack of respect and education is the key problem” said Shawn Downer of Pick Up America. People have no respect for the land, neighbors or themselves. - June 26, 2005 - Pick up America
Premier of Web Site: CampusMoms.com
Premier of CampusMoms.com website, a website dedicated to assisting college students and their families. Commitment to "No child left behind" with just a twist! - June 10, 2005 - Campus Moms.com
Saving The World One Garage Sale At a Time
There is a new grass roots movement taking place that has a potential to raise millions of dollars for charities nationwide. Typically donations are down during the slow summer months. Called Garage Sales for Charity.org it allows anyone having a garage or yard sale to make a commitment to donate a... - May 11, 2005 - Garage Sales for Charity
Santa Claus Receives Union Pacific Grant
Santa Claus Incorporated recieved a grant from Union Pacific Railroad Foundation to install security cameras at the facility. "Repairing damage done by vandals makes an economic impact on our budget. Because our operating costs are kept to a minimun, the repair cost literally takes gifts away... - February 11, 2005 - Santa Claus Incorporated