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Rick Hamlin, Editor of "Guideposts" Magazine, to Speak About Prayer at Titusville Presbyterian Church Dec. 1
Rick Hamlin, executive editor of “Guideposts” magazine and author of the recently-released book, “Ten Prayers You Can’t Live Without: How to Talk to God About Anything,” will speak about prayer and methods for developing a personal prayer life on December 1 at 4:30 p.m. - November 21, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Sigma Elevator Donates 160 Helmets to At-Risk Preschool Students in Bangkok
On November 14, 2013, Sigma Elevator donated 160 high-quality helmets to students and teachers of Ban Kookot preschool in Bangkok through collaboration with the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation on the Helmets for Kids program. The donation was made during a helmet handover ceremony at the... - November 21, 2013 - AIP Foundation, Thailand
Local Grassroots Organization Works to Improve the Economy by Helping People Find Jobs
Join Mid-Michigan's best on Thursday, December 5th from 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm. Job-Seeker Workshops, Keynote Presentation for Businesses and Employees, then Open Networking Pre-registration is suggested at www.pinkslipmidmichigan.org. - November 21, 2013 - Pink Slip Mid-Michigan
SWACHA Names Ninth-Grade Students at Dallas’ Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as the Winners of Its First Cyber Security Film Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced a team of ninth-grade students as the winner of its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest. The film contest was part of SWACHA’s participation in a... - November 21, 2013 - SWACHA
Friends of Yemin Orde Announces Change in Senior Leadership at Yemin Orde Youth Village
Village director, Dr. Benny Fisher, Appointed to Top Management Position with Israel's Ministry of Education - November 21, 2013 - Friends of Yemin Orde
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Sherrod Grove Stables
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Equine Sanctuary - November 21, 2013 - NCVMA
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
The American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana is now open for registration. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. The AVF Annual Meeting... - November 20, 2013 - American Venous Forum
The Hepatitis B Foundation’s Baruch S. Blumberg Institute Hosts the 13th Annual Regional Biotech Conference
Company leaders gathered at the PA Biotechnology Center to discuss ways to get products to market faster, saving valuable time and money during the process. - November 20, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
New Anglo-Catholic Church in Newtown Square, PA: Newman Fellowship Offers "A Change in Substance"
An Anglo-Catholic church is meeting in Newtown Square, in Southeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday mornings at 9:00. The Fellowship of the Blessed John Henry Newman (Newman Fellowship) offers traditional, high church worship and classical appeal. - November 20, 2013 - Newman Fellowship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces New Grant Program with Appalachian Regional Commission
NACCE and ARC Will Boost Resources to Foster Entrepreneurship and Grow Local Economies in Appalachia - November 20, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Artreach, Inc. Presents the Second Step Players Annual Holiday Show, All for Your Delight: An Original Piece About the Joys of Giving and Receiving
Artreach presents the Second Step Players, a traveling theater troupe, in All For Your Delight, a holiday show destined to touch the hearts of the young and wise in honor of the holiday spirit. - November 20, 2013 - Artreach
Sherrill Stockton of Exchange Bank Reelected to National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders Board of Directors
Sherrill Stockton, senior vice president and SBA Manager for Exchange Bank, Santa Rosa, CA, was reelected by her industry peers to serve another three-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL). NAGGL supports lenders that participate in... - November 19, 2013 - National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club Earns Recognition from Audubon International
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize,... - November 18, 2013 - Audubon International
Institute of Solar Technology Launches Solar Power Training for Youth
"With globalization around and job potential reducing, unemployment is one of the major problems in India. On the other hand there is huge untapped potential for solar energy utilization at all levels," said Mr. S. Roy, Director of Institute of Solar Technology. IST appeals all unemployed youth to use their energy for self employment in the field of renewable energy. This will give the satisfaction of serving mother earth through eco-friendly technology. - November 18, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Shelter Hope Pet Shop is Celebrating 2 Years at Janss Marketplace and 650 Shelter Pet Adoptions
Shelter Hope Pet Shop in a non-profit all volunteer organization who pulls adoptable pets from local high kill shelters, and places them in loving forever homes, with the help of mall owners, such as NewMark Merrill, who donate high-traffic mall space to Shelter Hope Pet Shop free of charge. This partnership has resulted in over 650 adoptions in just the first 2 years at Janss Marketplace. - November 18, 2013 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop
African American Physicians: Cuts in Food Stamps Are Detrimental to the Health of African Americans and the Underserved
The National Medical Association states that cutting the Food Stamp program known as SNAP is a reprehensible act by Congress that will have a devastating effect on African Americans and other Minorities as we approach the Winter of 2014. - November 17, 2013 - National Medical Association
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
New Jersey Charities Join More Than 1300 Hunger-Relief Agencies Nationwide to Urge Congress to Protect Nutrition Programs in Farm Bill
Food Bank of South Jersey and dozens of other state and local hunger-relief agencies in New Jersey joined more than 1300 charities across the country in urging Congress to protect and strengthen anti-hunger programs in the farm bill. The letter comes as all SNAP participants have just received a... - November 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
World-Renowned Autism Expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh Brings Treatment Solutions to Florida Families at Dec. 5 Ft. Myers Seminar
Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will speak about effective, individualized treatment programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Dec. 5, 2013, in Ft. Myers. - November 16, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Voting Rights 65 Years Ago: Remembering Isaiah Nixon
Mr. Isaiah Nixon, an African American, husband and father of six, who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary election on September 8, 1948 in Alston, GA (Montgomery County). That evening, Nixon was shot three times by J.A. Johnson in front of Nixon’s wife and young children. Nixon was transported to a hospital in Dublin, GA where he died two days later. After forty-five minutes of deliberation on November 5th, Johnson was acquitted. - November 15, 2013 - UNESCO-TST
The Salvation Army of Lee Hendry and Glades Counties Will Hold Kettle Kickoff
The Salvation Army (TSA) of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties is pleased to announce the Kettle Kickoff, an event to start the 2013 Red Kettle Season for Lee/Hendry/Glades, Charlotte, and Collier counties. The Kettle Kickoff will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15th at the Coconut Point... - November 15, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Sally’s Café Names November 18-22 as Honorary "City of Fort Myers" Week
Sally’s Café & Marketplace located at 2476 Edison Avenue in Fort Myers will honor the City of Fort Myers from Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd. On Tuesday, November 19th, Fort Myers’ re-elected Mayor Randy Henderson and his wife Ginny will be serving dinner for the Meals with Compassion program at Sally’s Café. - November 15, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013 to Feature Industry Forum & Exhibition (IF&E) Dedicated to Latest NFV & Communications Technology Advancements
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013, the premier international conference dedicated to global communications, will host its 56th annual event within historic Atlanta, Georgia and only a short distance from numerous national attractions such as The Georgia Aquarium, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum,... - November 14, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Want to Keep Families Together? Teach the Kids to Cook.
A recent study commissioned by The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has discovered that its Healthy Living Initiative cooking classes do more than fight obesity and teach good eating habits: they are giving Camden’s children a secret weapon in the fight for domestic stability – the... - November 14, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Leading Organizations Develop a National Action Plan to Combat Health Disparities
Hosted by the National Medical Association, the 2013 Summit on African American Health produces comprehensive document on health disparities and provides an aggressive roadmap for change. - November 14, 2013 - National Medical Association
The Spine Health Foundation Receives Acceptance to Present at International Spine Conference
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) chosen to present at the 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) in Miami Beach, FL April 30-May 2 2014. - November 14, 2013 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Propane Education & Research Council: Seven Reasons to Get a Propane Generator Before the Next Big Storm
Following Hurricane Sandy in 2012, generators became hot items in the Northeast and in other areas of the country prone to weather- or capacity-related power outages. However, fueling a gasoline or diesel generator can be difficult in the aftermath of a big storm. For that reason and others, propane-fueled generators are often a very wise choice. - November 13, 2013 - Propane Education & Research Council
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Reaches Milestone of Supporting Children on 1000 Trips for Cancer Treatment
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation today announced they have reached the significant milestone of supporting 92 children on 1000 trips for cancer treatment. This announcement comes just three and a half years after the not-for-profit charitable organization launched in Chicago. - November 13, 2013 - Compass to Care
Nashville Scientologists Hold Drug-Free Events in Honor of Red Ribbon Week
In October 2013, volunteers from the Nashville Church of Scientology teamed up with the Drug-Free South to help others live drug-free lives. - November 13, 2013 - Drug Free South
200+ High School Youth Gather to Grant $150,000 to North Carolina Communities
More than 200 youth from across North Carolina will come together to attend the Eighth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. The Summit will occur on November 16th at the Downtown Greensboro Marriott (304 North Greene Street) from 10am to 4pm. - November 13, 2013 - Leading To Change
myclimate and Yunus Social Business Launch "Social Business Climate Innovation Fund"
On the occasion of the Global Social Business Summit in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Swiss climate protection foundation myclimate and Yunus Social Business launched the "Social Business Climate Innovation Fund." Its aim is to support social businesses worldwide, which demonstrably protect the environment. - November 13, 2013 - Foundation myclimate
Operation: Coming Home Hosts Key Ceremony for Raleigh Native, U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Nathan Rimpf
Volunteer Project Completes Sixth Custom-Built Home to Honor the Service of East Carolina University, Leesville Road High School Alumnus - November 13, 2013 - Operation Coming Home
Small Business Expert John Di Lemme to Host Closing & Marketing Host Boot Camp
Florida is all set to host a boot camp by world-renowned, Strategic Millionaire Business Coach, Small Business Expert and International Motivational Speaker John Di Lemme. The event is spearheaded by John Di Lemme and his Elite Team and slated to take place on the 21st of November, 2013. The... - November 12, 2013 - Di Lemme Development Group, Inc.
The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln
Preeminent Abraham Lincoln actor, playwright and scholar, Dr. Gene Griessman will present “The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln” at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs, GA on Sunday, February 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm. - November 12, 2013 - Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Deron Dempsey to Run for Boulder County Coroner in 2014
Dempsey brings almost a decade of experience in medicolegal death investigation and a philosophy centered on real compassion. - November 10, 2013 - Deron Dempsey, Boulder County Coroner Candidate
Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Latest Consumer Communications & Networking Technology Trends to be Explored from January 10 – 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada at IEEE CCNC 2014
The IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference (CCNC 2013) will hold its 11th annual event dedicated to the advancement of consumer networking technologies, applications and services from January 10 – 13, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Annually held in conjunction with the 2014... - November 09, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
IBT Offers Professionals Specialized Supervisor Training to Meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Requirements
The Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT) will host a training on Nov. 11, 2013, in Marina Del Rey, Calif., to teach professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure effective supervision of individuals who are pursuing certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). - November 09, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
PFLAG National Celebrates Senate Passage of Inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Bipartisan Vote of 64-32 passes workplace fairness bill in US Senate. Focus now turns to House, push for Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to a vote. - November 09, 2013 - PFLAG National
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event with Watertown Police and Fire
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. Watertown Police and Fire Departments will be there both days. They will have great safety info. and fun for the kids. - November 09, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
SWACHA Services Corporation Strengthens Payments Processing Opportunities for Financial Institutions Through New Partnership with Aptys Solutions
SWACHA Services Corporation, (SSC) a for-profit, wholly-owned subsidiary of SWACHA - The Electronic Payments Resource®, has officially partnered with Aptys Solutions as a technology provider for their automated clearing house (ACH) modules within PayLOGICS, the industry's only common platform... - November 09, 2013 - SWACHA
Committee Announces Awardees for Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2013 awardees. - November 09, 2013 - United for Human Rights
JFCS Receives $50,000 Grant for Building Strong Families Program
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc received a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Building Strong Families (BSF) Program helping families in the North Port. - November 09, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Stephanie Scotti to Advise on Perfecting Your Next Presentation at IABC Triangle Event Nov. 12
Local Chapter of Leading Organization for Local Professional Communicators Will Host Strategic Communication Advisor at Upcoming Event Open to the Public - November 09, 2013 - IABC Triangle
Towards Improved Access to Essential Medicines in West Africa: West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and Partners Consult for Increased Momentum
Conscious of the fact that national health programmes in West African region are often hampered by lack of access by the population to essential medicines, ECOWAS signed Charter came into being in April 2013 to promote public-private sector partnership that will encourage local production of antiretrovirals and other essential medicines in the ECOWAS region. WAHO is taking the lead in bringing this dream to fruition. - November 08, 2013 - WAHO
Raven Foundation 2013 Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment is "Hellbound?"
The Raven Foundation is pleased to announce that filmmaker Kevin Miller is the recipient of the 2013 Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment for his documentary exploring different and contradictory ideas of hell called Hellbound?. The Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and... - November 08, 2013 - The Raven Foundation
Duke Energy Partners with Enable America to Put Wounded Warriors Back to Work in North Carolina
Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the Duke Energy... - November 08, 2013 - Enable America
Drug-Free South Hits Entire County with the Truth About Drugs
Drug-Free South has a message for all students, and this past week, they took that message to every student in Lake County, Tennessee. - November 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
Survey Shows Popularity of Electronic Payments Continues to Soar
Electronic payments continue to rapidly become the most preferred form of bill payment among consumers, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. According to SWACHA’s 2013... - November 08, 2013 - SWACHA