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Hepatitis B Foundation Adds Dr. Walter Tsou and Deborah L. Faust to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Finding a Cure for Hepatitis B Welcomes Former Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Walter Tsou and Pharmaceutical Industry Executive Deborah L. Faust to Board. - September 26, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
New Book Provides Powerful Tool for Church Leaders to Build Discipleship Plan
In his new book, "Innovating Discipleship: Four Paths to Real Discipleship Results," author Will Mancini offers a practical framework that moves the discussion beyond existing models and best practices. Instead of touting a new model for every church to adapt, Mancini provides a simple and powerful tool that guides church leaders, step-by-step, into the freedom and confidence found in designing a unique, effective discipleship approach for a specific time and place. - September 25, 2013 - Auxano
Xclaimed Ministries Provides Free Toys, Bicycles and Home-Goods
Xclaimed Ministries provided free cooked meals, toys and home-goods to over 420 people at their final concert of the summer. - September 25, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Martel United Methodist Church, Inc. of Lenoir City Partners with Biker Rags and Susan G. Komen Knoxville for 2nd Annual Ride for Jan
Representatives for Martel United Methodist Church, Inc. of Lenoir City announced today that they have partnered with Biker Rags and the Knoxville affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the 2nd Annual Ride for Jan. This year’s event has expanded to include not only motorcycles of all kinds but also... - September 25, 2013 - Martel United Methodist Church, Inc.
2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Spotlight on Mega Million Dollar Diversity & Procurement Program Champions
Ricoh USA, the New York State Coalition Of Hispanic Chambers Of Commerce (NYSCHCC) and the New York State Latino Restaurant Association (NYSLRA) come together on Wednesday September 25, 2013 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as give thanks to diversity and procurement programs and... - September 25, 2013 - New York State Latino Restaurant Association
Coppinwood Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Coppinwood Golf Club of Goodwood, Ontario has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International. - September 25, 2013 - Audubon International
Goose Hollow Shelter: From Renovation to Celebration
Recent renovations give more support for Portland Homeless Families. - September 25, 2013 - First United Methodist Church of Portland
Stevens Researcher Awarded ONR Grant to Advance Understanding of Planing Hull Hydrodynamics and Design
Dr. Len Imas applies computational modeling to investigate hydrodynamics of “ultra-deep vee” hulls. - September 25, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Len Imas Awarded ONR Grant to Investigate Applicability of Probabalistic Computational Fluid Dynamic Methods to Problems Involving Cavitation
Researcher develops more realistic simulation of flows around partially-cavitating hydrofoils - September 25, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
National Care for Pastors Sunday October 13th
Pastors are leaving the pulpit at astonishing rates. Churches are doing something about it with National Care for Pastors Sunday October 13th. Churches around the country are working to celebrate and care for their pastors through this national effort to keep pastors and their families healthy. - September 25, 2013 - Care for Pastors
Riders from Baltimore, San Diego Top $177,000 for PBTF
Motorcyclists banded together for Ride for Kids events in Baltimore and San Diego on Sept. 22, raising $177,593 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Seven young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the rides in West Friendship, Md., and Cardiff, Calif. The events featured local emcee and... - September 25, 2013 - Ride for Kids
SWACHA and the New Orleans FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at 10th Annual Financial Institution Crime Day September 26, 2013
Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on September 26, 2013, to host the 10th annual FBI Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans to help local financial institutions reduce their exposure to fraud. SWACHA is one of the largest... - September 25, 2013 - SWACHA
Harvest America Simulcast Returns to Calvary Aurora Sept 29th
A message of hope for America to be proclaimed! Harvest America is a live nationwide event, streamed from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia to thousands of participating locations across the country—including churches, theaters, businesses, and living rooms. Featuring performances by top Christian artists and a clear gospel message by Greg Laurie, the goal of Harvest America is to impact a nation desperately in need of hope. - September 25, 2013 - Calvary Chapel Aurora
Industry Organizations Announce Exclusive Business Partnership
The Inventory Institute and National Inventory Certification Association announce an Exclusive Business Partnership for good of the industry. - September 24, 2013 - National Inventory Certification Association
Chicagoland Buddy Walk® Encourages Participants to Take Strides Towards Acceptance and Inclusion for People with Down Syndrome
The 11th Annual Chicagoland Buddy Walk® will take place at Cantigny on October 13, 2013 and features Radio Disney. More than 3000 people are expected to attend this years walk, which is one of over 250 walks across the country this fall to raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit... - September 24, 2013 - DS Support
The Tribune Newspaper Launches The McCabe Project
Bahamas' Leading Daily Launces New Campaign to Address the Country's Rising Crime Rate. - September 24, 2013 - McCabe Project
Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania Protected from Racetrack Development
The culmination of a decade-long battle, the prevention of the Alpine Rose racetrack is a major triumph for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. - September 22, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
IAHSP® Foundation and StagedHomes.com® Reveal New Scholarship Program for Accredited Staging Professional® Designation
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Foundation and StagedHomes.com® will award a scholarship to cover tuition and training manual for one deserving person this year to earn the respected Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) designation. - September 22, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Engerati Partners with the M2M Challenge
The Engerati online smart energy platform has announced that it has partnered with the M2M Challenge innovation competition. First launched in 2012, the M2M Challenge is currently going into its second round. Contestants from 44 countries and more than 200 participants have already demonstrated... - September 22, 2013 - Engerati
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates 3rd Annual Family Hiking Day
Held on National Public Lands Day, Family Hiking Day is an initiative developed by the ATC to introduce families to the A.T. and the benefits that come from spending time outdoors. - September 21, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Georgia Bankers Association Encourages Consumers to Get Smart About Credit
In an effort to encourage better credit literacy throughout Georgia, the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) is encouraging all Georgia banks to participate in the American Bankers Association’s Get Smart About Credit program. The program, now in its 11th year, is a national campaign of... - September 20, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Inaugural Green School Competition Launches in Montana; Register Your Montana School/Group for a Chance to Win a Trophy/Cash Prize
On Sept. 28, Saturday, 2013, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Montana Chapter Green School and Advocacy is showing its support of healthy and sustainable schools by launching the first ever Montana Green School Challenge. The competition invites Montana schools, classes or groups to... - September 20, 2013 - Montana USGBC
Bald Head Island Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
Bald Head Island in North Carolina becomes the 13th community to join Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. - September 20, 2013 - Audubon International
Wake Education Partnership Honors Those Making a Difference in Education Past and Present
Partnership Unveils Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame and Raises Money to Help Current Teachers - September 20, 2013 - Wake Education
IEEE OnlineGreenComm 2013 to Hold Third Annual Event from October 29 - 31
Fully-Virtual, Three Day Conference to Host More Than One Dozen Sessions Devoted to Next Wave Green Communications & Energy Saving Technologies. - September 19, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Basketball Stars including Chris Corchiani, Shavlik Randolph and Julius Hodge and Will Roach Finalizing Plans for October Charity Event in Raleigh
The Healing Place of Wake County Hoopsfest Committee Adds New Members to Slam Dunk Homelessness - September 19, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County
DLJ Give to Live Foundation Hosts Jersey City Fashion Week
The DLJ Give to Live Community Foundation, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs, raises funds and promotes awareness for various charitable causes through fashion, entertainment and sports-related events. - September 19, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
Grammy Nominated Lauren Agnelli Leads Songwriting for Social Change Artreach Members, Professional Songwriters, and Community Collaborate
Artreach, Inc.’s Songwriting for Social Change Project is a yearlong series of events dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless through music. Music has traditionally been used to create social change. In this project, people who have psychiatric disorders are working alongside CT... - September 19, 2013 - Artreach
Child Safety Fingerprinting Station Opening in Anchorage, AK
Operation Kidsafe is opening a fingerprinting and child safety center in Anchorage. The center is totally free and totally private for all area families. - September 19, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Steps to Independence Holds Fourth Annual 5K
Sunday September 15, 2013, marked Steps to Independence’s fourth annual 5k run/walk fundraiser. Steps to Independence is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides conductive education for children with motor disabilities. Their mission is to help their students achieve physical, social, and... - September 19, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
King County Parks Approves New Trails Plan for Big Finn Hill Park in Kirkland, Washington
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to kick off a series volunteer work parties to improve trails at Big Finn Hill with a free trail building and maintenance class September 21st. - September 19, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Tulsa, Philadelphia Motorcyclists Raise $82,000 for PBTF
More than 340 motorcyclists in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania attended Ride for Kids events this weekend and raised $82,588 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Eleven young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 15 rides, held in Tulsa and Philadelphia. The events featured local... - September 18, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang Commences Term as ASME MEMS Division Chair
MEMS expert recognized for commitment to innovation through collaboration and education. - September 18, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Tennessee Human Rights Day Event Planning Committee Seeking Members
The committee planning Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration is looking for additional input and help in the planning process and is reaching out to like-minded organizations. - September 18, 2013 - United for Human Rights
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Enhances Dialogue on E-learning at Community Colleges with HP
New collaboration between NACCE and HP explores how community colleges are using technology and online learning to foster entrepreneurship and grow local economies. - September 17, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program
Combat-wounded veteran to attend seven-week academy at no cost. - September 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Long Island Girl Talk Showcases First Episode of Teen Talk Show
Long Island Girl Talk (LIGT); Teen girls have something to say, so listen up, Long Island. - September 17, 2013 - John J. Byrne Community Center
Operation KidSafe Announces 2 Fingerprint Station Locations in Del Rio, TX
Two of the Operation KidSafe digital fingerprinting units will be available at no charge to area families, starting in Sept. 18, 2013 in Del Rio, TX. This system produces a lifetime safety record for a child and only the parent gets a record of the visit. Safety tips and education are also provided so parents can help arm their children with knowledge. - September 17, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
The Birth of a Movement: Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism
Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism is a faith-based organization committed to promoting and sustaining a movement towards an established Eastern Rite in the Anglican Communion. - September 17, 2013 - Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism
Council Candidate Jon Jones Pledges $84,000 Return to Taxpayers
Last December, Atlanta’s City Council voted to increase their own pay. City Council Candidate Jon Jones pledged to return the $21,000 raise to taxpayers, and he’s inviting residents to use Direct Democracy to decide how to spend that money instead. - September 16, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
Genetics of Aneurysms in Few May Hint at Stroke Prevention for Many, Doc Says
Brain aneurysms are more common among Polycystic Kidney Disease patients than in the general population. According to Dr. Ivan Radovanovic, a neurosurgery professor at Toronto Western Hospital, understanding the genetic aspect better could lead to stroke prevention for all. - September 16, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
New “Autism Live” Parent 2 Parent Online Videos Provide Unique Opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow
Autism Live’s new online series “Parent 2 Parent” will begin airing on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, on www.autism-live.com, featuring two-minute clips that educate parents on all things related to autism. - September 15, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Welcomes New Board Members in Georgia and Alabama
The mission of Community Health Charities of the Southeast is to unite caring donors in the workplace with the most trusted health charities in Georgia, Alabama and the nation. - September 14, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Interwest Distribution Unveils Plans for Tools Division
Interwest Distribution Company announced plans today to dramatically expand their current installation tools business. - September 14, 2013 - Interwest Distribution Company
KIT One of Nine Finalists in American Airlines' "Flights.Camera.Action.3" Contest
San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together (KIT), lands one of the top spots in American Airlines’ (AA) video contest and they need your vote to win. One lucky voter will win 25,000 AAdvantage points. - September 14, 2013 - Kids Included Together
John Main Seminar: International Meditation Community Holds Annual Seminar in Hong Kong for the First Time
Desert Wisdom & Oriental Spirituality: Inner Silence, is the theme of the John Main Seminar 2013 (JMS), held in Hong Kong, September 20-22 2013. - September 14, 2013 - WCCM
Local Dress for Success SW Florida Member, Laura Mobley-Williams Receives Worldwide Recognition
Barbara Dell, Executive Director of Dress for Success SW Florida, is proud to announce that Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group (PWG) member, Laura Mobley-Williams from Cape Coral won first runner-up at the International 2013 Success Summit for her Community Action Project (CAP). Her... - September 14, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
Washington Student League Announces Fall Dirt Explorers Mountain Bike Program for Middle and High School Students
Dirt Explorers is a 4-week ride series starting September 21st open to all 7th-12th grade students who want to experience the great outdoors on a bike. - September 13, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Holocaust Memorial Center Hosts Author Bernd Wollschlaeger for Discussion on Book, “A German Life,” Sept. 29
Beginning at 3 p.m., at the Holocaust Memorial Center located at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, and sponsored in memory of Harry Grabel by A. Scott Grabel and Associates, Dr. Wollschlaeger will discuss why the son of a decorated Nazi officer converted to Judaism. - September 13, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus