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Black Oak Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Signature Certification
Black Oak Golf Club LLC has recently been designated as the first Certified Signature Sanctuary in the state of New Jersey after completing requirements and meeting the strict environmental criteria of the Audubon International Signature Program. To become certified, Signature Program members must... - November 03, 2013 - Audubon International
Owensboro, KY Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The community of Owensboro recently became the first community in Kentucky to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. It is the 14th community in the US to work with Audubon International to move toward environmental, economic, and social sustainability. “We are... - November 02, 2013 - Audubon International
Hartford Church and CT Center for Non-Violence to Offer Training
Two Hartford organizations join to offer Kingian non-violence training workshop. - November 02, 2013 - Asylum Hill Congregational Church
Nominations Open for 2nd Annual Addison County Companies to Watch Awards
Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) will recognize local companies leading the way and having an impact in their communities. - November 02, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
PositiveSingles.com Creates a Safe Online Dating Environment for STD Positive Singles to Find Love
New Dating Website Opens for Singles Living with HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis and other STD’s. - November 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Fall 2013 Real Estate Investment Coaching Program
On November 6, 2013 CT REIA will begin its Fall 2013 session of the real estate investing coaching program. This program is for anyone interested in buying and managing investment property in Connecticut. - November 02, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Winners of National Student Competitions
Community college students won cash awards in national competitions run by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - November 01, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Jacksonville's Annual Great Latke Fry
Jacksonville’s Annual Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 6pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Wednesday Night Nov. 27 at Chabad of Southside. - November 01, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Drug-Free South Distributes Booklets at Bike Show
Drug-Free South is working to eradicate the demand for drugs in Tennessee and so establish health and happiness for all citizens. This past week, they took their message to a motorcycle show in Rutherford County. - November 01, 2013 - Drug Free South
Riverwood, Florida Earns Audubon Green Community Award
The Riverwood community has earned the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization. Riverwood becomes the first private community in Florida and the third entity in the state to earn the Audubon Green Community Award for their ongoing green... - November 01, 2013 - Audubon International
The Salvation Army Continues Registration for 2013 Christmas Cheer
Major Thomas Louden is pleased to announce The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is continuing to accept applications for this holiday season. Registration dates for its annual Christmas Cheer program will continue throughout November. The first three days this year brought over... - November 01, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
"Heavenly Signs III: U.S. Eagle Falls" Completes Author Mel Gables Current Affairs Trilogy
Author Mel Gable is pleased to announce the release of the third book in the trilogy series entitled “Heavenly Signs III: U.S. Eagle Falls.” The trilogy continues to powerfully unfold revealing progressively fragile U.S. state of affairs. - October 31, 2013 - Mel Gable
Our Mother’s Home Receives Lexus as a Donation for the Teen Moms
Karen Watson, Executive Director for Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida, Inc. is pleased to announce the donation of a 1993 Lexus LS 400, valued at $4,000, from Jim Alba, a seasonal Naples, FL resident who found out about Our Mother’s Home through his local car insurance agent,... - October 31, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
No Child Held Back Selects Williston North Dakota School District as First Recipient of the No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant
The No Child Held Back Consortium announces the first, No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant has been awarded to the Williston School District in Williston, North Dakota. The grant will provide $10,000 to the Williston School District #1 to develop and implement an overall technology... - October 31, 2013 - No Child Held Back
CaringForThem.com Creates a More User-Friendly Website for Family Caregivers
CaringForThem.com offers help for over 40 million people that that turn to the Internet for information in caring for their elderly loved-ones. - October 30, 2013 - Caring For Them, Inc.
Upper St. Clair High School Boys Lacrosse to Host Youth Clinic, Scrimmage and Alumni Game
Event designed to promote and celebrate lacrosse in Upper St. Clair while offering a forum for past players to interact with the current and future generations of lacrosse players - October 30, 2013 - USCHS Boys Lacrosse Boosters
Support Environmental Sustainability in the Gambia and Help PRSP to Help Their Community
Repairing water erosion damage to the road and PRSP's buildings in The Gambia to help PRSP to continue to carry out their environmental activities. - October 30, 2013 - PRSP
Award-Winning Outdoor Writer and Businessman Tom Keer Joins Audubon International’s Board of Directors
Audubon International is excited to announce that Tom Keer, Founder and President of The Keer Group, has joined the Board of Directors (Board). In joining Audubon International’s Board of Directors, Tom will be taking over the seat previously held by Jim Becker, President & CEO of EPIC... - October 30, 2013 - Audubon International
Motorcyclists in San Antonio Ride Together for PBTF
Motorcyclists at the inaugural San Antonio Ride for Kids on Oct. 27 honored five young brain tumor survivors: Jocelyn, Tristan, Heaven, Mackenzie and Lauranda. At press time, the event had raised $23,072 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. “Every day, [we] hug each other because we... - October 30, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Ellica Church Joins DiabetesSisters as Development and Marketing Manager
Nonprofit Welcomes Member and Volunteer with 7 Years of Experience. - October 30, 2013 - DiabetesSisters
Exit Planning EDU Website Promises to Educate Business Owners with a Fresh Approach to Exit Planning
New Exit Planning EDU website launches to help business owners plan a path to their business ownership independence with a more empathetic, systematic approach to Exit Planning - October 29, 2013 - O'Hara & Company/Exit Planning EDU
Maria Luisa Alvarado Expected to Announce Her Candidacy for Lt. Governor Monday
Alvarado, 2006 democratic nominee for Texas Lt. Governor seeks to challenge current Republican incumbent. It is anticipated that she will announce her candidacy on Monday. - October 27, 2013 - Maria Luisa for Texas LT. Governor
Wellness Seminars Offered at the YMCA
Join Wholistic Wellness Associates for a Series of Seminars at the YMCA of Eastern Union County – Wellness Center Branch! - October 27, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame Announce Collaboration to Allow US Schools to Get a Cost Saving Computers for Any Teacher and Student
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame announce that they will be collaborating together to bring MiniFrame’s SoftXpand software to school districts nationwide. - October 27, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Lutheran Services in America Named Number 25 on Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 400”
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) has placed at number 25 on the 2013 “Philanthropy 400” list compiled annually by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a leading publication for nonprofit news and issues. This is the second time that LSA has ranked number 25 on the list of top charities in... - October 26, 2013 - Lutheran Services in America
New Book Released: "Guided Reflections on the Gifts of the Spirit"
Deacon Thom Trunzo releases his first book. The book is not a novel, but rather a book of individual reflections to be used either by individuals for private prayer or meditation or be read to groups. Topics include acceptance, forgiveness and healing, call to serve, teachers and other subjects. Homilists, religious education teachers and retreat presenters will find this book helpful. - October 26, 2013 - Seventh Direction, LLC
Elizabeth A. Garcia-Janis Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Publication
Elizabeth A. Garcia-Jenkins, of Hill City, South Dakota, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Adolescent Psychiatry. About Elizabeth A. Garcia-Jenkins Dr. Elizabeth A. - October 26, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Living Waters for the World Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Clean Water
Living Waters for the World (LWW) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year of providing clean water systems to 500 communities around the world. LWW is a mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that provides sustainable clean water to communities in need while fostering long-term... - October 26, 2013 - Living Waters for the World
Religion Communicators Council Hears About Good Works by Good People
The Religion Communicators Council is an interfaith communications organization which meets monthly to learn from one another and explore new ways to promulgate religious messages. - October 26, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) elected to award its $350,000 gift to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) to expand the organization’s existing Youth Drop In Center on Shirley Street near the University of Nevada Las Vegas. New Vista Ranch will receive a $30,000 NWP... - October 26, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Autistic Children Can Make Friends
Free parent workshop on autism and social development. - October 25, 2013 - The Friendship Network for Children
This Halloween Turn a Night of Fear Into a Night of Hope
International children’s charity and TV chef Lesley Waters create hope for the world’s most vulnerable children. - October 25, 2013 - World Vision UK
New Autism Study Reveals Effectiveness of Web-Based Intervention Tool for Challenging Behaviors
The “Randomized Evaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Designing Function-Based Behavioral Intervention Plans” study, conducted by Center for Autism and Related Disorder’s researchers, is published in the December 2013 journal of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. - October 25, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Enable America Pays Tribute to Congressman C.W. Bill Young
Enable America is paying tribute this week to Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. A longtime member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, where he focused on spending to support American troops and the military, the congressman passed away last week at age 82. “We have lost a... - October 25, 2013 - Enable America
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown Veterans Memorial Booster Drive
Help raise over $3000 to build a Veterans memorial at Cal Farleys Boys Ranch. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks help in the costs of building a memorial for boys and girls of the Boys Ranch and Girlstown that have served and or have died defending our great nation. If 250 shirts are sold Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association will earn over $3200. Shirts will be delivered approximately 2 weeks after the close date. All funds raised will go to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni. - October 25, 2013 - Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Alumni Association
Startups, Entrepreneurs, & Investors to Meet for 3rd Annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference November 7 in Middlebury
Entrepreneurs, service and capital providers, small businesses, startup ventures, and students connected to Vermont’s working lands will learn from business pitches, expert feedback, and challenge presentations, and enjoy local foods and craft beverages at the 3rd Annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference November 7 in Middlebury, VT. - October 25, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Toronto #1 Toastmasters Club Invites You to an Open House
Toronto #1 Toastmasters Club is inviting you to their Open House on Monday, October 28, 2013 from 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM at the Etobicoke Civic Centre. - October 25, 2013 - Toronto #1 Toastmasters Club
Fear That Enabled Increased Government Surveillance Now Driving Demands for Privacy
While the overwhelming desire for safety following 9/11 opened the door to extensive government surveillance, revelations made by former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden has brought the right to privacy back into the spotlight. - October 24, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
Northern Hills Synagogue Rummage Sale
Northern Hills Synagogue - Congregation B'nai Avraham will hold its annual rummage sale on Sunday, November 3, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The sale, including items collected from over 200 families, will feature jewelry, electronics, collectables, new and gently used clothing, toys, books,... - October 24, 2013 - Northern Hills Synagogue
New Living Way Launches New Ministry Website
The mission and mandate of this new website is to create a sense of closeness and fellowship among the members, friends and the unbeliever and making ministry available to a global audience 24/7 365. Located at the vibrant, high traffic area of Brinkley Road in Temple Hills, MD you can come and worship with New Living Way each Sunday at 5:00 PM at 3265 Brinkley Rd Temple Hills, MD in the Rosecroft Shopping Center. - October 24, 2013 - New Living Way Ministry
Apex Chamber of Commerce Releases Survey Responses from Town Council Candidates
Apex Town Council candidates respond to questionnaire on economic development and business issues in preparation for Election Day. - October 24, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Iconic Denver Halloween Event Announces Profits Will Go to Charity
"Paranormal Palace," Denver's biggest Halloween event, will donate profits from the event to the Women's Global Empowerment Fund, a non-profit that empowers women and families in northern Uganda and Haiti through microfinance, educational and leadership development programs. - October 24, 2013 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
High Schoolers Donate Basketballs to West Valley Boys and Girls Club
Kids helping kids! Youth at the West Valley Boys and Girls Club were happy recipients of new basketballs donated by Hoops with Heart, a non-profit-pending organization founded by a teenager from Sierra Canyon High School. - October 24, 2013 - Hoops with Heart
Artreach Hosts Thrill the World Event Community Unites to Break the World Record
Worldwide Thrill The World Event coming to Norwich, CT. Artreach unites community to raise funds towards healing psychological disorders through the arts. - October 24, 2013 - Artreach
TEAParty911.com Founder Endorses Dr. Pam Barlow for U.S. Congress
Dr. Pam Barlow for U.S. Congress in Texas Congressional District 13 endorsed by TEAParty911.com founder against incumbent Mac Thornberry. - October 23, 2013 - TEAParty911.com
Childhelp Help Announces Wonderland 2013
Childhelp 10th annual Wonderland Luncheon, Boutique & Auction will be help on December 9, 2013 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter efforts to defeat child abuse and neglect. - October 23, 2013 - Childhelp
68th Niantic Community Church Jack Frost Bazaar
68th annual holiday bazaar attracts people from all over southeastern Connecticut. The entire church is converted to a holiday extravaganza with something for everyone including a turkey luncheon. Silent auction, collectibles, hand made crafts, book sale, Mrs. Santa and more a re just a few of the highlights that attract people year after year. - October 23, 2013 - Niantic Community Church
11 Community Colleges Earn Grants Totaling $162,500 at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation provides record financial support of $162,500 to 11 community colleges across the nation to build programs in key areas of NACCE's Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - October 22, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Seven Community Colleges Chosen to Receive Grants During Year Two of NACCE/Sam's Club® "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Seven community colleges across the country will receive $110,000 to support training and services for microenterprises in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition. - October 21, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship