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STOMP Out Bullying™ Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign
At Home, in School and in our Communities STOMP Out Bullying Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - May 20, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Opens State-of-the-Art Assessment Center in Woodland Hills, Open House on May 22
The CARD Assessment Center Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 22 to allow individuals the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the assessment team, learn what services are offered and tour the new location. - May 19, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Paramus-based Health Care Organization Honors Three Local Women for Courage and Advocacy
CarePlus Foundation of Paramus introduces three Northern New Jersey women - Julia Orlando, Mary Ann Uzzi, and Nancy Schuring - who are being honored at the May 29th Courage Awards Gala being held at the Venetian in Garfield. - May 19, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs
There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
SOS Children’s Village & FSP Mothers Celebrate International Family Day Together
SOS Children’s Villages of India celebrated International Family Day with FSP (Family Strengthening Programme) Mothers and SOS Mothers at Greenfields. - May 19, 2013 - SOS Village
Manassas-Dale City Community Job Fair June 7th
Joyce Carelock Ministries and the JCM H.E.L.P. Center are hosting a Summer Community Job Fair, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hylton Boys and Girls Club, Wood Gym, 5070 Dale Blvd. Dale City. The purpose is to help connect prospective employees with up to 50 employers located in the Manassas and Dale City areas. - May 18, 2013 - Joyce Carelock Ministries
The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk
A polycystic liver can go hand-in-hand with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). How does the polycystic liver happen and what can be done about it? This free webinar and talk will help you better understand what causes the polycystic liver, its effects, and how to manage the disease. - May 18, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Second Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success to Bring Fitness and Empowerment to Women in Tampa Bay
Dress for Success Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women, announces The 2nd Annual Power Walk for Dress for Success, which will take place at Westfield Citrus Park on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The 5k Power Walk for Dress for Success Tampa... - May 18, 2013 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
mumms® Software Unveils Hummingbird, an Unprecedented, Radical Advancement of Hospice & Palliative Care EMR
As The Innovation Conference: MUMMS 2013 (mumms® Software’s most successful user conference to date) came to a close last week, attendees walked away amazed and excited. With standing room only, customers spanning from Hawaii to Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands got a glimpse of the... - May 17, 2013 - mumms Software
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as the 2013 Company of the Year Finalist by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has been recognized as a “2013 Company of The Year” finalist by The American... - May 17, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC) Names Mrs. Corby Pine as Director
Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC), a ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church that offers quality preschool and child care for two-year-old, three-year-old, and pre-kindergarten children, has named Mrs. Corby Pine as its new director. Mrs. Pine will be responsible for TECC’s... - May 17, 2013 - Trinity Episcopal Church
HealthTzars; the Feature Packed Online Health Magazine Launched
Health and wellness portal on healthcare, women's health, kid's health, men's health, fitness, exercise, diet, nutrition, doctors, psychological health, alternative therapies - May 17, 2013 - Kanik Infomedia Pvt Ltd
Mr. Ray Laborie Honored with the John J. Humpal Award at the Simon Foundation for Continence’s Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Mr. Ray Laborie as the 2013 John J. Humpal Award recipient. Mr. Laborie is Chairman of the Board of LABORIE, a Canadian manufacturer of computerized urodynamics equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of incontinence. Mr. Laborie was... - May 16, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
East Valley Agency Hosts Foster Care Open House
In celebration of National Foster Care Month, A Place To Call Home is hosting a foster care and adoption open house. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about their extensive foster care and adoption programs, meet representatives from the agency and speak to current foster and adoptive parents. - May 16, 2013 - A Place To Call Home
First-Ever Titusville Heritage Festival Slated for June 1
More than 25 local farms, artisans and organizations will come together at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to celebrate the customs and culture of Titusville at the first-ever Titusville Heritage Festival on June 1. - May 16, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Drug-Free South Educates Over 15,000 Students in Tennessee
The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just passed the 15,000 mark on number of students receiving seminars on the Truth About Drugs. - May 16, 2013 - Drug Free South
The New Initiative; Audubon Outdoors Views Nature Awareness and Involvement a Must
The organization recognizes the breadth of the problems faced by humanity, but the fact of the matter is that efforts must be made and ISC-Audubon has decided that the time is now, and in doing so they created Audubon Outdoors. - May 16, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Conscious Art to Showcase Talents of Artists with Special Needs
Anna's Angels Foundation Announces Event to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital. - May 16, 2013 - queue
The Incomparable Vickie Winans Benefit Concert for Cape Town, South Africa
Katheryn Jones Ministries in partnership with Rev. Jim Holley, Ph.D. of the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church and Empower the Nation of Cape Town, South Africa presents the Vickie Winans Benefit Concert along with the Singletons Family on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Little... - May 16, 2013 - Katheryn Jones Ministries
Animated Tribute to Annette Funicello Premieres on YouTube
A new musical animated video of Annette Funicello singing and dancing to "Mr. Piano Man" is produced as a tribute to the Disney icon who passed away last month due to complications from multiple sclerosis. - May 15, 2013 - The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases
Dr. Terry Neese, CEO Of IEEW, Receives 2013 Global Leader Award from National Women Business Owners Corporation
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women CEO Recognized for Outstanding Leadership at Inaugural NWBOC Conference - May 15, 2013 - IEEW
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI Help Prevent Fraud at Ninth Annual Financial Institution Crime Day
Nearly 11,000 Consumer Fraud Related Complaints in New Mexico in 2012 - May 15, 2013 - SWACHA
Night of Promise Debuts New School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Quakerdale, a statewide family services organization in Iowa debuts Promise Academy Pleasant Hill, a new school for students grades 6-12 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The public is encouraged to check out the school at A Night of Promise! - May 15, 2013 - Quakerdale
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces May Bus Tour for Real Estate Investors
On May 18, 2013 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its live property bus tour for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. - May 15, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host 2013 Summer Conference June 27-30
NCVMA Conference in Pinehurst Offers 20 Hours of Companion Animal Continuing Education - May 15, 2013 - NCVMA
Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Free eBooks on Buddhism for Buddha’s Birthday (May 17th)
In celebration of Buddhas birthday or Vesak, the Buddhist Text Translation Society (BTTS) of California is giving away free ebooks on their newly launched website www.drba.org/btts. (In East Asian countries Buddha's Birth is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. - May 14, 2013 - Buddhist Text Translation Society
Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay and Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law: LGBT Network
Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay; Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law - May 14, 2013 - LGBT Network
Fairfax Pride President Issues Statement Regarding Governor Bob McDonnell's Recognition of May 2013 as Foster Care Month
The President of Fairfax Pride released a statement today pointing out the discrepancy between Governor Bob McDonnell's statement proclaiming May 2013 as Foster Care Month in the Commonwealth, and the law signed by the Governor and enacted in July 2012 allowing agencies to prevent LGBT individuals from adopting. - May 12, 2013 - Fairfax Pride
Rick Rader, MD, Defeating Stigma in Healthcare Award Recipient for 2013
The Simon Foundation for Continence recently announced Rick Rader, MD, as the 2013 Defeating Stigma in Healthcare Award recipient. Dr. Rader is the Director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center at the Orange Grove Center (Chattanooga, TN), a nationally known community agency supporting the... - May 11, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Engeye, Inc. Announces New Executive Director
A Bold, Visionary Step Toward Growth and Sustainability - May 11, 2013 - Engeye
Special Needs Parent Coaches Receive National Support
Tom and Julie Meekins, of March Forth Family, LLC, have been invited into the National Center for Biblical Parenting as their new Special Needs Specialists. They work with parents and caregivers who are struggling with their special needs or challenging children. - May 11, 2013 - March Forth Family
Startup Greener50 Connects People to Eco-Friendly Businesses
A duo based in Colorado is challenging the idea that business and the environment don't mix. Greener50, founded by Rick Oberreuter and Matt Neidenberg, is a website that connects eco-minded people, businesses, and organizations together. The concept of greener50 is simple; Find > Learn >... - May 10, 2013 - greener50
Church of Scientology Hosts Community Theater Event
The Nashville Church of Scientology is putting on a show for the community in old-time radio style. This will be the third such annual event. - May 10, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
20,000 Celebrate Life and Miracles of Prophet Muhammad
The beautiful Masjid Tuanku Mizan in Putrajaya, Malaysia hosted over 20,000 people to celebrate the life of the Prophet Muhammad in commemoration of the Maulid celebration. For the organizers, Al-Wariseen Trust, this is the largest privately funded spiritual gathering with invited guests and visitors from several countries in South East Asia as well as Australia and the USA, of which includes former PM Tun Abdullah Badawi. - May 10, 2013 - Al-Wariseen Trust
"Take the Pledge" Anti-Homophobia Campaign Campaign Launched by Two Fifteen Year Old Straight Teens with the LGBT Network
Two heterosexual teenagers, Nathan and Ross have launched a campaign to encourage people to "Take The Pledge" in support of the LGBTQ community. The web based campaign on www.skelat.com/LGBTQ.html urges supporters to download a template which has space for their name and a paragraph on... - May 10, 2013 - LGBT Network
Lev Leytzan’s Elderhearts Program Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Lev Leytzan’s Elderheart progam was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Elderhearts, the newest of Lev Leytzan’s programs, reaches out to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with interactive experiences designed... - May 09, 2013 - Lev Leytzan: The Heart of Therapeutic Clowning, Inc.
Austin Elks Lodge #201 Provides a Day of Fun at Amusement Park for Special Needs Families
Elks Lodge #201 in Austin, Texas received a $10,000 grant from the Elks National Foundation to provide activities for children with special needs. During 2013 there will be six day trips to Morgan's Wonderland, in San Antonio. Each trip will have about 20 children, accompanied by a family member. - May 09, 2013 - Elk's Lodge #201
Hurricane Nominated for PetSafe “Bark for Your Park” Contest
Hurricane, Utah has been nominated for the PetSafe "Bark for Your Park" contest with a chance to win a $100,000 dog park. - May 09, 2013 - Because Animals Matter
National “Stamp Out Hunger” Campaign Attracting Widespread Community Help
The easiest way to donate non perishable food to the hungry has just arrived. And it’s just feet from your front door. The nation’s largest single day food drive is being held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. South Jersey residents can leave bags of non perishable foods at their mailbox and... - May 09, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
AllBetterCare Urgent Care Center Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - May 09, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
HDFC Life Initiates CSR Project Swabhimaan with SOS Children’s Villages of India
HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, today extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Swabhimaan, to SOS Children’s Villages of India. The project will begin with supporting the education of 300 vulnerable children in 4 locations including... - May 09, 2013 - SOS Village
Women in Film & Video New England Announces Regular Deadline for 11th Annual Screenwriting Competition Ending May 21st
Women in Film & Video New England announces that the Regular Deadline for the 11th Annual WIFVNE Screenwriting Competition is closing on May 21st. This years' judges include Barry Brodsky, Martha Pinson, LaToya Morgan, Susan Steinberg and Tina Cesa Ward. Sponsors include Final Draft, Inktip, Script Chix and Lesley University. - May 08, 2013 - Women in Film and Video New England
Motorcyclists Top $343,000 to Help Cure Kids
Motorcyclists gather in three states to help cure the kids. - May 08, 2013 - Ride for Kids
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Partnership with MedCenter Display for Online Healthcare Marketing
The AAUCM has partnered with MedCenterDisplay to bring web optimization and healthcare marketing services to its members. - May 08, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Annual Run to Benefit HeartShare and the Breezy Point CoOp
Run...Rebuild...Revive - May 08, 2013 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Three Sustaining Sponsors
New partnerships expand organization’s reach into San Diego’s diverse business community. - May 07, 2013 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event in Redwood City CA
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Redwood City Police Department and Honda of Redwood City for a free and fun child safety weekend. - May 06, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
New Marketing Book "Marketing Made Simple" Released for Home Staging Professionals
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, CEO StagedHomes.com®, Founder and Chairman of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, IAHSP®, and the Creator of Accredited Staging Professional®, ASP®, Courses and Designations; and Jennie Norris, Accredited Staging Professional Master® (ASPM®), Official Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course Trainer, Past President of IAHSP®, and President of Denver IAHSP® Chapter have co-authored “Marketing Made Simple." - May 06, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®