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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
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
Tennessee Human Rights Day Event Planning Committee Seeks Participant Agencies
The committee planning Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration is seeking further participation from agencies who work to help victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. - September 27, 2013 - United for Human Rights
Grant Helps Students Prepare for Jobs in Green Economy
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Receives Grant to Fund Green Building and Energy Curriculum to Colorado Schools. - September 27, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Side Project Inc. Makes Donation to the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, September 24, Side Project Inc. staff and volunteers, Adam Casugrove, Jeffrey Fromknecht, Chelsea Banks, David Brown, Anne Fromknecht and Lauren Arnita gathered to present a donation of $1,750 to the Animal Rescue League of Western PA. Ann Yeager of the Animal Rescue League, accepted... - September 27, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Egypt Lead 13 Arab States in Sustainable Energy
RCREEE launched the first index to compare and benchmark sustainable energy competitiveness in the Arab region. - September 26, 2013 - RCEEE
CT REIA Announces 10th Annual New England Real Estate Expo in Connecticut
On October 4, 5, and 6, 2013 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 10th Annual New England Real Estate Expo in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate investors. - September 26, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
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
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Expands Reach to Kitsap Peninsula with the Addition of New West Sound Chapter
Kitsap Mountain Bikers and Ride Kitsap have joined together to become the newest Evergreen Regional Chapter based in Poulsbo. - September 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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