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Volunteers Revitalize Emerson Elementary
On Saturday, October 19th 7am, Emerson Elementary on Caldwell St. will have over 450 yellow shirt volunteers cleaning and painting the school. In addition to the elementary school, over 1,000 volunteers will revitalize the building of Compton Youth Build (non-profit), 15 homes in the city of Compton, a local church and build plant boxes in the community garden. - October 10, 2013 - The Compton Initiative
Child Care & Preschool Open House at the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Learn, Play, Thrive. Do it all at the Y. The YMCA of Eastern Union County - Five Points Branch is hosting an open house October 12th from 2:00-4:00pm at the Five Points Branch Early Learning Development Center located within the YMCA at 201 Tucker Avenue, Union, NJ. - October 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida Offers Specialty License Plate
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida (BBBSAF) announced today that the State of Florida has approved a specialty BBBSAF license plate for sale to all Florida tag owners. - October 10, 2013 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida
Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Desh Deshpande is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE's 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to entrepreneur Desh Deshpande, founder of Sycamore Networks, among other companies. Dr. Deshpande's philanthropic work includes funding the establishment of MIT's Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation and the Merrimack Valley Social Entrepreneurship Sandbox. - October 09, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Hepatitis B Foundation’s Research Institute Renamed for Co-Founder and Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg
Doylestown research institute changes name to honor Nobel Prize winner. - October 09, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Northern California Motorcyclists Raise $94,023 for PBTF
Northern California motorcyclists joined the area’s 22nd Ride for Kids on Oct. 6, raising $94,023 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. About 240 participants gathered at Solano Community College in Fairfield under sunny, clear skies. Brain tumor survivors Reiana, Elizabeth, Elias,... - October 09, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Ronald McDonald House Charities Names Dr. Munib Derhalli to Hall of Fame
Encouraged by his then neighbor and now Hall of Fame colleague, David Stoller, Dr. Munib Derhalli joined the RMHC Board of Trustees in 2005. A periodontist whose past military service includes several weeks helping to identify victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, Dr. Derhalli has been a... - October 09, 2013 - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Journal Graphics Receives Ronald McDonald House Award
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Oregon and Southwest Washington (RMHC®) recognized Journal Graphics as a Partner of Distinction at the 2013 Hearts & Hands Auction on September 27. The Partner of Distinction award is given to organizations whose outstanding, long-term commitment has... - October 09, 2013 - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Buy One, Get One Tickets Now on Sale for 44th Annual Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Show Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Organization Holds Ticket Special for Showcase of Fine Crafts at the N.C. State Fairground Exposition Center - October 09, 2013 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Features Green Trends in Fashion, Beauty & Style at Sustainability Summit 2013 on October 9
Sustainability Summit 2013: Expanding Green Multicultural Innovations Spotlights Business Opportunities for Minority and Diverse Businesses Offering Clean/Green Tech Products and Services. Workshops will include Experts from Sports, Beauty, Style, Data Centers, 3-D Printing and Real Estate. - October 09, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Offers New Early Learning Readiness Program
Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or neighbor caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care - October 08, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kingdom Life Media Partners with Worship House Media and Sermon Spice
When Jeremy Butler launched Kingdom Life Media just six months ago he had high expectations. However, his recent partnership with Worship House Media and Sermon Spice has exceeded his highest hopes. For a fledgling company, connecting with these leaders in the field of creative church media and... - October 08, 2013 - Kingdom Life Media
Indianapolis-Based Kendall Inventory Service Earns Certification
National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Greg Holton, who has achieved the designation of Certified Inventory Expert (CIE). - October 08, 2013 - National Inventory Certification Association
Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week All Month Long
Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World spreads its positive messages to youth and in Tennessee and surrounding states. - October 08, 2013 - Drug Free South
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) Announces Doris Mariani as Executive Director
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) announced the appointment of Doris Mariani as the organization’s new Executive Director. Ms. Mariani will lead Nonviolent Peaceforce into its second decade of providing unarmed civilian peacekeeping in conflict affected areas around the globe. - October 07, 2013 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Youth Volunteer Honored by the YMCA of Eastern Union County
Sadesia Wray named 2013 Youth Volunteer for her dedication, engagement and support of children in the School Age Childcare program - October 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Church of Scientology Hosts Film Screening for World War II Inspired Documentary
The Church of Scientology will host the film screening for a documentary inspired by World War II. - October 07, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
YES! Returned to Emmys to Sharing HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors
Group of cancer patients experiences a day without cancer on the red carpet at The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. - October 05, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Seonaid Mackenzie Has Recently Been Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who
Seonaid Mackenzie, of London, United Kingdom, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for her outstanding achievements in the field of Investment Services. About Seonaid Mackenzie Seonaid Mackenzie is Managing Partner of Sturgeon Ventures LLP,... - October 05, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Roots of Country Music Concert Series Hosted by Nashville Church of Scientology
Nashville Church of Scientology to host new concert series featuring classic country music. - October 05, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
AmpleHarvest.org to be Recognized for Exceptional Service by Points of Light
Honorees to include New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Citi and cancer survivor, Amy Paterson - October 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
IEEE DySPAN 2014 to Explore Latest Radio Spectrum Efficiency Technologies & Policies from April 1 – 4 in McLean, Virginia
November 1, 2013 Announced as “Call for Papers” Deadline for International Event Focused on Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) and Cognitive Radio Advancements - October 04, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Dr. Darinka Dentcheva Awarded NSF Grant to Aid High-Stakes Decision Making
Mathematical models quantify risk over time as they predict future states of real-world systems. - October 04, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Westwood Firefighter Honored for Years of Volunteer Service with Bergen County Fire Prevention Program
William Quinn, Westwood firefighter since 1982, has been commended for his volunteer work as a fire safety educator for the Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program. - October 04, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Organizing Group Announces Ed Jam Twin Cities: 48 Hours to Bridge the Gap, October 18-20
Design Thinking Workshop Seeks to Turn Ideas into Action Employing Design Thinking to Prototype Meaningful Steps to Close the Achievement Gap. - October 04, 2013 - Ed Jam
Las Vegas Ride for Kids Raises More Than $63,000
Ride for Kids traveled west last weekend to host its ninth annual event in Las Vegas. At press time, the Sept. 29 ride had raised $63,186 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 375 participants at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway honored nine young brain tumor survivors, the Stars of the... - October 04, 2013 - Ride for Kids
PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library
PFLAG – Rehoboth Beach Meeting - New Day, New Time, New Location... The next PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting is on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave Lewes, DE 19958. Bring a friend or two or more. All are Welcome. Parents, Families and Friends of... - October 04, 2013 - PFLAG- Rehoboth Beach
Barbara Melvin Earns Statewide Recognition from the Small Business Development Center
Dress for Success SW Florida is proud to announce that President, Barbara Melvin was recognized for her volunteer efforts at the Florida Small Business Development Center’s annual conference in Orlando on September 9th. She was awarded both the Regional Volunteer of the Year and the Florida... - October 04, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
Shop for Success Offers a Fabulous Shopping Experience in Support of a Great Cause
Dress for Success SW Florida presents Shop for Success, an annual shopping event featuring 5,000 square feet of mostly new designer and designer-inspired apparel and accessories. - October 04, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
Salmon Watch Reconnects with Alumni After 20 Years
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Oregon-grown environmental-education program has started a Facebook campaign to reconnect with its thousands of alumni. - October 03, 2013 - World Salmon Council
AFCI Reaches Out to Parents on National Coming Out Day
The Association for Family and Community Integrity, Inc. provides education to parents of LGBT youth. - October 03, 2013 - AFCI, Inc.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Awarded $750,000 Grant from the State of Texas to Provide Therapy to Underserved Children
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Inc., will use a $750,000 state grant to provide therapy to underserved children who live in Austin and the surrounding areas. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Autism Research Group to Host “Teaching Perspective Taking to Individuals with Autism” Workshop on Nov. 6, in Westlake Village
The workshop, sponsored by Center for Autism and Related Disorders, is designed for practitioners, educators, professionals, students, and caregivers working with individuals with autism as an introduction to relational frame theory, research, and practical strategies. - October 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Laverne Cox to Speak at Spirit Day in South Carolina
Laverne Cox, transgender advocate and star of the hit series, "Orange is the New Black" will speak at a Spirit Day rally aimed at ending bullying among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) youth in South Carolina on October 17. - October 03, 2013 - We Are Family
SWACHA Launches Its First Cyber Security Film Contest with Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, today announced its first annual Cyber Security Awareness Film Contest as part of its participation in October’s Cyber Security Awareness Month. The contest is open to students in... - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
Consumer Confidence in Electronic Payments Remains High as 10th Annual Cyber Security Awareness Month Begins
October is the 10th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month and according to a new survey from SWACHA, Texans are more confident than ever in the security of electronic payments. Dallas-based SWACHA is one of the largest not-for profit regional electronic payments associations in the country. - October 03, 2013 - SWACHA
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Announces Sunday Tea
The Nashville Church of Scientology has just announced a new happening for Sunday afternoons – tea time. - October 03, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Center for Executive Excellence Announces Opening of New Office in Phoenix, AZ and the Addition of a New Senior Research Fellow
New location and addition of Dr. Chad Bogosian as Senior Research Fellow expands the geographical reach and enriches the scope of service offerings. - October 02, 2013 - Center for Executive Excellence
Enable America Employment Support Programs for Veterans Profiled in Nationwide Television Broadcast
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be featured this week on “Hiring America,” a television program that highlights employment support for military veterans. The program will debut in a nationwide broadcast this... - October 02, 2013 - Enable America
Crossing Boundaries, Forging Friendships: Area Pastors to Exchange Pulpits October 13
First-ever Presbytery Communion Sunday Clergy Exchange to see 13 Presbyterian ministers rotate among churches in Central New Jersey area from Trenton to Milford to Kendall Park. - October 02, 2013 - The Presbytery of New Brunswick
Marriage Team Set to Honor Pro Football Legend Dick Butkus (#51)
Dick Butkus will be honored by Marriage Team, the Vancouver, Wash.-based non-profit organization dedicated to building strong marriages, at a special Tailgate Event, Saturday evening, November 2, at the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. The event is open to the public with tables and individual tickets available through www.marriageteam.com. - October 01, 2013 - MarriageTeam
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Continues Its Service to the Jewish Community
Presents 14th Bereavement Conference to a full house of professionals and lay leaders. - October 01, 2013 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Free Document Shredding Event in the CSRA
Professional Organizers of Augusta (POA) joins forces with Augusta Data Storage (ADSI) and The Cleveland Group certified public accountants for a free, community paper-shredding event. Join them Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot at The Cleveland Group (3740 Executive Center Drive, Martinez, GA). - October 01, 2013 - Professional Organizers of Augusta
Charities Vie for $25,000 Top Prize
Charities Need Your Support. - October 01, 2013 - John J. Byrne Community Center
Changing Minds Through Jesus Christ Announces the Save a Life Campaign
Announcing the "Save A Life Campaign" and the launch of a new web site to identify the cause of a problem that is affecting everyone in America. - September 30, 2013 - ChangingMindsThroughJesusChrist.com
Jane Thomas Will be Presenting at "The Love, Sex & Intimacy Fair" in Hove UK, on October 19th and 20th, 2013
Jane will be running two sessions (one on each day) where she will talk about her work and her sexuality forum "Ways Women Orgasm." Tickets are available in advance (see website Lovesexandintimacy.co.uk). A range of speakers will be running workshops throughout the day. - September 30, 2013 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents Sustainability Summit 2013: Expanding Green Multicultural Innovations on October 9 in New York City
Spotlights Business Opportunities for Diversity in Sustainability with Leading Clean Tech/Green Tech Experts from NASCAR, National Football League, National Hockey League, HGTV, Turner Construction, Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo and Taiwan Government - September 29, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
International School of Arizona Open House
Welcome! Bienvenidos! Bienvenue! Willkommen! - September 28, 2013 - International School of Arizona
DiabetesSisters Hosts National Weekend for Women Conference Series in San Francisco Oct. 4-6
Weekend Event to Focus on Health, Wellness and Transformation and Allow Women with Diabetes to Network, Share Experiences and Exchange Resources - September 28, 2013 - DiabetesSisters
Enable America Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, today commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Sponsored by U.S. Representative John Brademas (D-IN) and signed into... - September 28, 2013 - Enable America