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Sponsor a Homeless Pet This Holiday -- Great Gift Idea for Animal Lovers
Searching for that perfect holiday gift? The Austin Humane Society has the answer – sponsorship of a homeless pet. Your contribution in a loved one’s name will help provide shelter, food, and veterinary care for the pet of your choice. Purchase a sponsorship by Monday, Dec. 17, and... - December 14, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Addison County Companies to Watch Awards Recipients Announced by Addison County Economic Development Corp
Addison County Economic Development Corp (Vermont) recognizes local business leaders for innovation, success, and commitment to the Addison County community. - December 14, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) named the winners of the 18th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at the Club at Ridgefields, Kingsport. The Winner of the Business Excellence Under 10 Employees award was Signature... - December 14, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Game Company Saves the World One Tree at a Time, Plants a Tree for Every New Person Playing Social Game GreenSpace™
Game Developer RocketOwl Inc.™ calls on gamers and media around the world to help plant 250,000 trees through social game GreenSpace by the end of the year. - December 14, 2012 - RocketOwl Inc
2012 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications Addresses Next Wave of Energy-Efficient & Green Technologies
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) recently held its second annual IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications (GreenCom) with participants attending the fully-virtual, three-day event from Australia, Canada, China, Italy, France, Korea, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, United States,... - December 13, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE ComSoc to Demo New Enabling Technologies for E-health Business Models & IoT Security Frameworks at International CES 2013 & IEEE CCNC 2013
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the leading non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of global communications, will demonstrate new technologies for enabling new home E-health business models and “Internet of Things” (IoT) security frameworks at the... - December 13, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Xclaimed Ministries 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away bicycles, toys and food at their 4th Annual Community Christmas Festival. - December 13, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
A Tradition of Giving with SATA CommHealth Greeting Seals
In November, the SATA CommHealth seals were awarded third prize in the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) Annual Christmas Seals Exhibit and Contest. The contest was held during the 43rd Union World Conference on Lung Health in Kuala Lumpur from 13-17 November 2012 at the KL Convention Centre, Malaysia. The production of the “SATA CommHealth Seals” was an annual affair in the past and was used mainly for fund raising. - December 13, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
A Celebration Raises $73,000 for HeartShare
The holiday season kicked off with a bang as 200 supporters of HeartShare Human Services of New York gathered for a Celebration of Hope, Thanks and Giving. The evening raised $73,000 for HeartShare and included the presentation of three awards, a silent auction, wine tasting with a free raffle, and... - December 13, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Israel Gap Year Program BBYO Beyond Will be Based in Tel Aviv
There are currently more than 1000 high tech companies in Tel Aviv, and Beyond expects to utilize that feature in the 2013-2014 gap year program. - December 13, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
Belize Children's Project Holding Orthopedic Clinics Countrywide in January 2013
The Belize Children’s project is an ongoing collaboration with Rotary Clubs in Southern Illinois and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis to help children throughout Belize suffering from bone abnormalities such as curvature of the spine, shortness in one leg, difficulty walking, club foot, etc. Clinics will be held in January 2013 to find children who can be helped by the program. - December 13, 2012 - Rotary Club of Belmopan
Illinois State Bar Association Law Ed Programs in January Center on Niche Legal Topics
ISBA Teleseminars feature leading practitioners delivering lectures or participating in panel discussions on a wide variety of high-quality programs and timely topics. - December 13, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
STOMP Out Bullying™ and Love Our Children USA™ Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
New GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews. - December 11, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
The Pulis Family and Camp Thoreau, Inc. Continue to Support the Children’s Summer Camp Experience
Recently The Thoreau Club and Camp Thoreau was awarded The Family Business Association’s (FBA) Community Excellence Award for its philanthropic support and involvement in the Concord area community. Selected from over 400 nominations, Thoreau was honored as a Massachusetts family business... - December 10, 2012 - Family Business Association
Pure Hedonist Omnimedia Announces the Launch of Lillie
First Issue Debuts December 10, 2012 - December 10, 2012 - Lillie Magazine
SERCOS MultiSlave Emulator: Powerful Development and Test Tool for SERCOS
The sercos MultiSlave Emulator facilitates the emulation of a sercos network with multiple slave devices for development and testing of various network configurations. A user-friendly interface supports the emulation of complete sercos networks and their connected sercos slave devices. These... - December 10, 2012 - SERCOS North America
Advanced Medical Missionary Training School Offers Tuition-Free Course
School Director waives tuition fee as his way of “giving back” during depressed economic times. Attend in person or view live Online in the U. S. and around the world. Using health principles, taught in God's Word, The Bible, learn the causes, prevention, and alternative natural remedies for various diseases such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cancer, etc. - December 09, 2012 - The Living Way Ministry
National Effort Launched to Name Malala Yousafzai TIME’s Person of the Year
A network of U.S. women state legislators and a national nonprofit issue an official letter of endorsement to TIME’s editors and gain public support. - December 09, 2012 - Women's Action for New Directions (WAND)
Eden Students Participate in Soapfest’s Art-4-Autism
Weekend’s Proceeds Benefit Children’s Charities - December 09, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Plant Trees 4 Life: A Great Gift for the Ones You Love and the Planet that Needs Our Love
Plant Trees 4 Life, a company based in Aspen, Colorado, has redefined the whole conceptual approach to gift giving this holiday season. - December 08, 2012 - Plant Trees 4 Life
IDEX Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
International development grantmaker IDEX is proud to receive a 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit award from GreatNonprofits, a community review website for the not-for-profit sector. - December 08, 2012 - Thousand Currents
The Whittier Rio Hondo Aids Project & P.E.A.R.L. Project Present a Special Free Screening of Straightlaced - How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up
The Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project and Pearl present a one night only screening of the gender questioning Straightlaced – How Gender’s Got us all Tied Up Thursday, December 20, 2012 at The Christopher Wahl Center located at 12401 Slauson Avenue, Unit G, Whittier, California 90603 at 6:30PM. - December 08, 2012 - Whittier Rio Hondo AIDS Project
Dunamis Youth Launch Their Second Annual "Live to Give" Christmas Event
Over the past 6 years Dunamis Pasadena Church’s youth desired to launch a holiday hot meal program. It was only last year that doors were opened up to make this possible. Directed by Henry and Marissa Mendez, youth directors of the organization, the program now launches its 2nd annual community hot meal event. - December 08, 2012 - Dunamis pasadena
Dr. George Hanna Donates 75K (Mobile Dental Clinics)
Dr. George Hanna organized a project with the Lebanese Dental Association to provide free basic dental care/awareness, exam and x-rays. - December 07, 2012 - Lebanese Dental Association-Mobile Dental Clinics
Nazanin Ford Named 2013 President of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Nazanin Ford president, Kelly Petersen vice president, Melissa Attanasio treasurer and Julie Robinson secretary. Ford has been an active member of NWP since 2008. She has served the organization as the education and events chair which oversees the... - December 07, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Colored Rocks Foundation Introduces Its Curator of the Roc
The Georgia based Colored Rocks Foundation, which awards the Colored Rocks Prize to male students of color, has landed business and nonprofit guru, Vaughn Thomas to serve in the newly created position of Curator of the Rock. In this role, Thomas will develop major donors and community relations for the Colored Rocks Foundation. - December 07, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces Integrated Biology Initiative
Multi-Organization Partnership Will Promote Innovative Toxicity Testing Research - December 07, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Former RNC Chairman Launches Open Forum Online for Free Political Discussions
Michael Steele, a former RNC Chairman has launched an open forum for free political discussions online called Steele Forum. The renowned political and election expert is known for revitalizing the Republican Party. - December 07, 2012 - The Steele Group
Animal Advocates Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Animal Advocates announced today that it has been honored with the prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - December 06, 2012 - Animal Advocates
Creating Sustainable Energy from Microalgae
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Biomass Program, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal of Stevens Institute of Technology will be leading a team investigating microalgae as a biomass fuel source. The research team is developing a transformative technology that converts the renewable and abundant supply of algae into cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels. - December 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Eden Dreams Autism Gala Celebrates 25 Years
Dreams of Dreams Remembered, will be a glittering celebration of 25 years of the magic of Eden Dreams, and the strength of the community of individuals and organizations that support Eden Autism Services through this unique event. William Christopher, who played Father Mulcahy in the hit TV series MASH, will emcee the event. - December 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
U.S. Small Business Administration and National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Form Strategic Alliance
New collaboration between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will involve joint training and outreach activities. - December 06, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Local OB-GYN Practice Helps Study Potential New Treatment for HPV and Cervical Cancer
Clinical research study at Richmond-based women’s health practice, Virginia Women’s Center, examines the potential of a new vaccine to treat women who have been diagnosed with HPV and to prevent the further development of cervical cancer. - December 06, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
Hepatitis B Foundation Receives $125,000 Grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Nonprofit Selected by CDC for Leadership of Hep B United Philadelphia Campaign - December 06, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Israel Gap Year Program BBYO Beyond in Ethiopia
Israel gap year program BBYO Beyond will take part in remaining Ethiopian Jewish immigrants’ transition from Ethiopia to Israel. - December 06, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces International Conference - Innovating for Continence 2013: The Engineering Challenge
On April 12-13, 2013, The Simon Foundation for Continence will host its 4th international conference, Innovating for Continence: The Engineering Challenge. The biennial conference is held in Chicago and attracts speakers from a wide range of disciplines; particularly from those whose breakthrough... - December 05, 2012 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Annual Holiday Dinner for Real Estate Investors
On December 11, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its annual holiday dinner for real estate investors in Connecticut. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Robert W. Harvie Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Robert W. Harvie, of Winter Park, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year in Financial Security by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. About Robert W. Harvie Robert W. Harvie is a Portfolio... - December 05, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Peter McNamee II Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Peter McNamee II, of Cibito, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Finance. About Peter McNamee II Peter McNamee is the Director of Security Service Federal Credit Union. Mr. - December 05, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Enable America Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments, Sets Sights for 2013
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is setting an agenda for greater achievement in 2013, to advance the accomplishments made during its anniversary celebration year in... - December 05, 2012 - Enable America
Drug-Free South Reaches Out
Two Tennesseans are responsible for more than 10,000 youth receiving information on the Truth About Drugs. - December 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Compass to Care, a Nonprofit Childhood Cancer Organization, Introduces "Send a Dina Doll Home for the Holidays – to a Child Braving Cancer"
2000 DINA DOLLS to be donated and 100% of proceeds help children with cancer travel for treatment - December 05, 2012 - Compass to Care
Being Anti-Social Wins Gold Medal for Oscar Wilde
Award-winning author, Leigh K. Cunningham wins gold for her latest title, Being Anti-Social. This is the fifth award for Cunningham. - December 04, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
High-Profile Homicide is a Tragic Reminder That Domestic Violence Can Impact Anyone
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) ask communities to use yesterday’s homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City to shine the light... - December 03, 2012 - National Network to End Domestic Violence
Autism Research Group to Host Advanced Behavioral Intervention Workshop for Providers of Autism Treatment
The unique, one-day workshop is designed to teach effective autism intervention strategies using state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat individuals with autism. - December 02, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eileen M. Hoffman Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Eileen M. Hoffman, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Medicine. About Eileen M. Hoffman Eileen M. Hoffman is Clinical Associate Professor of... - December 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Helen C. Olian Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Helen C. Olian, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of children’s publishing. About Helen C. Olian Helen C. Olian is an accomplished... - December 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Louise H. McGrew Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Louise H. McGrew, of Pixley, California, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Louise H. McGrew Louise H. McGrew is a Program Specialist with the Tulare County... - December 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
European Limb Loss Day 2012: Paralympics Celebrated Athletes with Limb Difference But More Must be Done to Improve Lives of Everyone with Limb Loss
The second ELLD held within the UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities highlights difficulties faced by people with limb loss. - December 02, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Daryn Lu, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Receives American Student Dental Association Scholarship
The American Student Dental Association announced that Daryn Lu, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry ’15, has been selected by the ASDA board of trustees as the recipient of the 2013 Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship. Lu himself will receive a $2,500 scholarship with an additional $500... - December 01, 2012 - American Student Dental Association