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Dave Matthews Band and REVERB Select Food Bank of South Jersey
Dave Matthews Band and their Promoter REVERB are expanding their Bama Green Project support of farmers to include food banks with a series of concerts in 34 cities across the country. In the Philadelphia area, the Band, and their Promoter REVERB, selected the Food Bank of South Jersey as a... - June 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Holocaust Memorial Center and Eastern Michigan University to Co-Host Fourth Annual Seminar for Teachers, Aug. 12-16
The theme for this year’s seminar is “Witnesses to the Holocaust.” Using the latest academic scholarship and best instructional practices to make lessons about the Holocaust understandable and meaningful for students, the seminar is designed to build an instructor’s content base. - June 15, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Food Bank South Jersey Partners with Feeding America in Largest Hunger Study in the Country
In an effort to determine demographic profiles of emergency food clients in South Jersey, the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) in conjunction with Feeding America is participating in the largest study of charitable food assistance in America. Known as Hunger in America, this study has been... - June 15, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Church of Scientology Community News: Nashville Takes Steps Toward Healthy Living
The Nashville Church of Scientology supports the good works of others. Today’s highlight: projects to make Nashville a healthier city. - June 15, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Medical Device Industry Leaders to Host Workshops at AVF Vein Forum
The American Venous Forum (AVF) would like to thank leading medical device industries for hosting workshops during The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Physicians. The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease through education, research and technology. - June 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
NC State’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course Receives Audubon International Signature Certification
The Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University earned Signature Certification from Audubon International. - June 14, 2013 - Audubon International
San Diego CA Retired Army First Sergeant Opens Wildlife Control Business
As a wildlife management professional, Vince Piyamanothamkul believes it is important to give people accurate information about the animals that inhabit Southern California. Although sometimes a nuisance, these animals are just trying to find a place to live, to forage for food, and nurture their young. - June 14, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Teams with Feed The Children to Distribute Goods to Wounded Veterans
Massive donations of books, bottled water and more delivered to U.S. Army bases - June 13, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Invests in Community Education as It Retires Debt
Plaza has Assisted 7,000 Families and Honored Loved Ones with Affordable Jewish Burial and Funeral Services. Plaza will be able to step up its efforts to serve as a valuable community resource on issues of mourning and burial now that it is retiring its debt. - June 13, 2013 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
Environment Commissioner Underscores Association's Call for Green Heat
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner criticizes the lack of support for green heat options from renewable energy; calls subsidy for solar PV "perverse" because it excludes solar thermal. - June 13, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Riders from Ohio, Colorado Top $119,000 for Children
Motorcyclists in Independence, Ohio, and Golden, Colo., raised more than $119,000 for kids. - June 13, 2013 - Ride for Kids
AAUCM and 21st Century Enterprises Partner Together to Bring the Urgent Care Expo to Urgent Care Professionals
Urgent Care Expo coming to Las Vegas in September. - June 13, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Professional Blogger, Heidi Nazarudin Launches The Blogger Babes Association
In the Past Two Years, Nazarudin has Launched Two Successful Women’s Lifestyle Blogs – The Plastic Princess & Heidi and Co. - June 13, 2013 - The Blogger Babes
Canada Fails to Make Top-Ten in Green Power Consumption
Annual review tracks the good news in solar and wind, and the bad news in biofuels for Canada and all countries around the world. - June 12, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
American Venous Forum Updates: Call for Abstracts - The Vein Forum - AVF Membership
Call for Abstracts - The Vein Forum - AVF - June 12, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Help Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Walk-Along for Lupus
The Lupus Alliance of LIQ, home of the Walk-Along for Lupus, Long Island's first and longest running lupus walk, will hold its 20th Anniversary Walk-Along for Lupus on Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at Eisenhower Park, Field #6. Registration will begin at 8:30am and the walk will begin at 10:00am, rain... - June 12, 2013 - Lupus Alliance of LIQ
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2013 "Top Community Dads Award" Winners
Ten outstanding Bay Area men inducted into The Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame. - June 12, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
Geoaxioma Philippine Permaculture Project “Plant The Trees And Light The Villages” Breaks More Records
The Record Breaking Tree Planting in May 2013, Makes This Project the Most Successful in Southern Mindanao Delivering Not Only Money to the Planting Families But Much Needed Solar Lights, Which Have a 20-Year Life Span. - June 12, 2013 - Bentley House International Corp
Are Community Gardens Enough to Feed America?
How religious groups are making a huge impact on fighting hunger across the nation through an unexpected resource: small community gardens. - June 11, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Two College Students Named to National Non-Profit Board of Directors
John Wirges, a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, and Janelle Rouse, a sophomore at Widener University have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship. - June 11, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Domestic Violence Survivor Brings Global Concert to Buffalo for 4th Year
Suzanne Perry has been to hell, and spent 22 years there. Luckily, she's made it back. After a year of soul-searching, she found herself and began her march in the name of all who have been overtaken and abused in their lives. From a suburb just outside of Buffalo, New York, USA, the 4th annual concert to commemorate all who have lost their voice, all who are in limbo, and all who have survived through domestic violence will take place. - June 11, 2013 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Red Window Project Launches Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk for Trafficking Survivors
Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk in San Francisco Bay Area on September 7 lets participants spend the summer seeking donations from friends and family to support Red Window Project's restoration services for survivors of human trafficking and criminal exploitation. - June 10, 2013 - Red Window Project
Joan Duffell Named to National Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joan Cole Duffell, Executive Director of the Committee for Children, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic... - June 10, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Survey Says: Conservative Pastors Don’t Always Preach What They Practice
While an overwhelming majority of theologically-conservative pastors believe that the Bible speaks directly to the morality of current issues challenging the nation, only a minority preach on these issues from the pulpit, according to a recent survey by the Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith. - June 10, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Was Named 2013 Nonprofit of the Year Judges Choice Winner
Every year The Tampa Bay Business Journal honors the best nonprofit organizations in Tampa Bay at their annual Nonprofit of the Year Award Luncheon. Dress for Success Tampa Bay, part of the global nonprofit volunteer organization promoting economic independence of disadvantaged women, was named the... - June 09, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2013
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 262 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and New Zealand. This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. - June 09, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton to Appear on Opening Night of RENT on Friday June 14th, a Fundraiser Benefiting AIDS Research Alliance
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that on Friday evening, June 14th, actor/activist LeVar Burton will appear on Opening Night of RENT at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. A portion of the proceeds from this performance and the performances on June 15th and 16th will benefit AIDS Research... - June 08, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Swacha’s Scholarship Program Crosses $100,000 Mark
SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 Annually in Scholarships for the NACHA Payments Institute - June 08, 2013 - SWACHA
Sustainability Certification Programs Now Offered at No Additional Cost to ISC-Audubon Platinum Members
These programs include; The Sustainable Golf Facility Program, The Sustainable Equestrian Facility Program, The Sustainable Landscapes Programs, The Sustainable Homes Programs, and the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary Programs. - June 07, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
The Accountants Resource Group to Host a 1 CPE Credit Workshop - Creating Effective Client Relationships for Practice Growth
The Accountants Resource Group will be hosting Creating Effective Client Relationships for Practice Growth, a 1 CPE Credit workshop in which Neil Guilmette, CPA Network Inc. Executive Director and Executive VP ARG will be presenting a different type of approach to generating profitable new... - June 06, 2013 - Accountants Resource Group
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Opens New Treatment Center in Woburn, Massachusetts
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host the grand opening of its CARD Boston treatment center on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, located at 331 Montvale Ave., 5th Floor, in Woburn, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. - June 06, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Dr. Malinovskaya Presented Ultracold Quantum Research at Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, presented her innovative work on ultracold dynamics and decoherence at the influential Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP). Hundreds of theoretical physicists and other scientists came from all over the... - June 06, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
National Medical Association and Mylan Specialty Form Research Partnership
The National Medical Association (NMA) and Mylan Specialty have formed a partnership which will develop research on how to improve patient care for anaphylaxis and other allergic emergencies. - June 06, 2013 - National Medical Association
New Research Says Increase Family Time to Lower Teen Substance Abuse
OneHope to release findings on Int’l Day Against Drug Use- June 26th - June 06, 2013 - OneHope
U.S. Gas & Electric Re-Launches as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York
U.S. Gas & Electric will officially operate as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York. - June 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Master Healer and Spiritual Teacher Paramahansa Jagadish to Lead Sessions in Portland
Master of spiritual transformation and healing Paramahansa Jagadish, one of the most respected master healer in Los Angeles, travels to Portland to lead events June 26-29, 2013. - June 06, 2013 - Paramahansa Jagadish
"Don't Send Illegal Immigrants Back" Say Conservative Pastors
While the U.S. Congress and other public officials wrestle with policies concerning future options for illegal immigrants, a new survey of theologically-conservative Protestant pastors reveals that they are more likely than registered voters to offer illegal immigrants a chance to receive legal residency. - June 05, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Longtime Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Manager Bob Monley Retires
Bob Monley has announced his retirement after serving nearly nine years as general manager of FPPC, Farm Pilot Project Coordination, a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research. ”Our many advancements in developing clean water and nutrient management technology would not... - June 05, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Frank S. Flowers Foundation Supports Kids Café and Snack Zone
The Frank S. Flowers Foundation selected the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Kids Café and Snack Zone programs to receive a $5,000 grant to help feed food insecure latch key kids in Gloucester County. The Foundation was created under Mr. Flowers’ Last Will and Testament following... - June 05, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
New Online Training Program from National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Helps Community Colleges Launch and Scale Entrepreneurship Programs
NACCE is offering special introductory pricing for its first-ever online training; a six-week summer session begins July 8. - June 05, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Georgia, Virginia Ride for Kids Donations Top $208,000
Ride for Kids participants help raise more than $208,000 for kids. - June 05, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Humanitarian Organization Raises Awareness, Funds for Guatemalan Projects
Humanity First Guatemala Executive Director to speak in Chicago about humanitarian projects. - June 05, 2013 - Humanity First
IEEW Hosts Special PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Reception June 5 at New York Athletic Club
The Institute For Economic Empowerment of Women Founder/CEO Dr.Terry Neese and Francine McMahon, Publisher and Executive Vice President of The Hill to Share Stories of Organization’s Impact. - June 05, 2013 - IEEW
AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry
Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Religion Communicators Council Rethinks How to Communicate about Faith in the 21st Century
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council meets monthly to collaborate, meet other people of faith and learn from one another about communications techniques in this modern age. - June 04, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Former NFL Great Scholarship Fund to Host Free Youth Football Camp
CAMP 76 was created in memory of former University of Tennessee Volunteer and National Football League player Harry Galbreath. The purpose of the camp is to assist in the development of children who want to excel both on and off the field through football. - June 04, 2013 - Tennessee Urban Resource Center
The Science Teachers Association of NYS Has Taken a Position on Students Who Fail to Meet the Laboratory Requirement and Their Inclusion in the Teacher's SLO Rating
The Science Teachers Association of New York State, Inc. (STANYS) has taken a position that students who fail to meet the laboratory requirement in science courses that have a Regents exam should not have their exam grade of zero factored into the teacher's final summative SLO rating. - June 03, 2013 - Science Teachers Association of New York State
Arizona Watermelon Festival Returns to Historic Downtown Glendale
Celebrating Arizona's Agricultural past, the Arizona Watermelon Festival returns to Historic Downtown Glendale with lots of fun and games for the entire family on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 8:00am until 2:00pm. - June 03, 2013 - AzCulture
Carolina RailHawks Partner with Enable America in Support of Employment for People with Disabilities
Furthering their commitment to increase the employment of people with disabilities, the Carolina RailHawks are partnering with Enable America on a promotion that will help support the non-profit organization’s Career Mentoring Day and Job Skills Workshop programs for those who are disabled,... - June 02, 2013 - Enable America
Dr. David Hardy Joins AIDS Research Alliance's Board; Brings 30+ Years HIV Medical Experience
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a very experienced HIV researcher and physician to their Board of Directors. Dr. David Hardy, the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of... - June 01, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance