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Coat Drive Helps Local People in Need Stay Warm. With the Devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Need for Coats Has Never Been Greater.
The Be Positive Campaign is partnering with the Brooklyn Rescue Mission, What About The Children Inc., New York Cares, and Brooklyn College to donate coats to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This coat drive will also benefit the less fortunate communities and schools of Brooklyn, NY. With the... - November 26, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
Come Meet Local Author at Expansion Books December 8, 2012
This announcement is a booksigning for Christian Dating: 20 Keys to Healthy Relationships. - November 23, 2012 - MB Success Strategies
First Crush Charity Gala Raises $53,000 for TCAA
Former Mayor Hugh Hallman receives Barbara R. Norton Service Award. - November 23, 2012 - Tempe Community Action Agency
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Sets Goal of Reaching 5 Million Children
The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant program has helped more than 15,000 classrooms, with many more classrooms yet to be impacted. - November 23, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Houston Housing Authority, Mayor Parker Get in the Holiday Spirit with $100M to Help End Homelessness in Houston
Houston Housing Authority and Mayor Annise Parker announce details of plan to add 1,000 units of permanent housing for homeless Houstonians within the next two years through $100 million in Project-Based Vouchers, funded by HUD. This pledge includes plans to construct new apartments that will... - November 23, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Back by Popular Demand: Seminar Helps Retirees Navigate Medicare Madness
Helen Hreen Presents Medicare Seminar in Naples, Florida - November 23, 2012 - Helen Hreen
Foundation for a Drug-Free South is Stepping Up the Fight Against Drugs and Crime in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—The Truth About Drugs, Creating a Drug-Free World,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s Truth About Drugs program to fight the drug scourge. - November 23, 2012 - Drug Free South
Start-Ups Start Networking as Entrepreneurs Meet Advisors
Adam Fridman announces the launch of Meetadvisors.com- an online social experiment where advisors can give back by helping new entrepreneurs. - November 23, 2012 - Meetadvisors
OCA Deeply Concerned and Saddened About Suicide of Female Ward of the State: Children’s Advocate Reiterates Calls for a Remand Facility for Girls
The Office of The Children’s Advocate is deeply concerned about reports of a female ward of the State who was being housed at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St. Andrew, committing suicide yesterday, November 21, 2012. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, noted that such a... - November 22, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Means Progress
Each day, each month, each year, progress is made for human rights in Tennessee. - November 22, 2012 - United for Human Rights
BBYO Launches Gap Year Programs in Israel
BBYO announces the launch of a new pre-college gap year program in Israel beyondyear.org. - November 22, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant for Mobile Healthcare Application
Dr. Yingying Chen reduces healthcare costs and generates marketplace potential - November 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Women’s Business Development Center December Programs Support, Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - November 22, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Tax Could Rise Significantly on Michigan Self-Insured Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals as part of the association’s ongoing legal challenge to the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. SIIA contends that the law is preempted by the Employee Retirement... - November 21, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
DC Based Muslim Charity Changes Perception of Muslims in the US - Partnering to Feed Hundreds of Needy Families in the Nations Capital
American Third Pillar Charities partnering with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and the House of Praise, ATPC will package “meal boxes” consisting of a full turkey with all the trimmings. The boxes will be delivered on Wednesday evening to preselected families across the District of Columbia. The Muslim organization is changing public opinion of Muslims in the US through community work/service. - November 21, 2012 - American Third Pillar Charities
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 to Explore “The Magic of Global Connectivity” at Disneyland in Anaheim, California from 3 – 7 December 2012
Vinton Cerf to Lead International Dais of Experts Participating in More Than 1,500 Presentations Dedicated to the Advance of Next Wave Internet, Cloud Computing & Communications Technologies - November 21, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Ellary A. Blair Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ellary A. Blair, of Lawrence, Kansas, 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 Crystalline Pottery. About Ellary A. Blair Ellary A. Blair is an Artist and Owner of Ellie... - November 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Safety Event in Bartlesville, OK
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Locations in Halifax and Dartmouth
Operation Kidsafe announces two Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. Current locations are open in Toronto and Calgary. Now this safety system will be available in both Halifax and Dartmouth. The latest Operation Kidsdafe all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Halifax and... - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program in Lisbon OH, “Fill the Center with Toys Holiday Toy Drive”
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Dr. Yi Guo Wins NSF Grant to Deploy Autonomous Robot Teams That Monitor Oil Spills
Innovative robots cooperatively track oil propagation more accurately than current technology. - November 21, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Krav Maga of Orange County’s Mitch Markowitz Receives 3rd Degree Black Belt
Krav Maga Orange County announces founder, Mitch Markowitz, receives his 3rd degree black belt in Krav Maga. - November 21, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Destination Branding Awarded to Turkey and Colombia
The 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized two conference sponsors for having the best destination booths for integrated country branding in the exhibit hall; these sponsors were given a leadership award during the farewell reception held at the event. - November 21, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Networking Event for Mental Health Professionals
The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute and the Robert J. Murney Clinic at Forest Institute will be hosting a networking event for mental health professionals in Springfield and the surrounding areas. This event, “The Couch”, will be held at Forest Institute, 2885 W. - November 21, 2012 - The Robert J. Murney Clinic
Jane Penelope Johnson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Jane Penelope Johnson has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP and a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Writing and Poetry. About Jane Penelope Johnson Jane Penelope Johnson is a writer, a poet and... - November 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences’ Dr. Jingbo Pi Publishes Report on Obesity and Diabetes
Associate Investigator is Lead Author of Article in Diabetes Journal on How Nrf2 Affects Development and Function of White Adipose Tissue - November 21, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
CANNON-Automata Presents a Vendor Independent Interface Between SSI Encoders and Sercos III Automation Bus
The SSI-Gateway, CANNON-Automata introduces a simple and inexpensive device that allows connection of SSI encoders of any vendor to a Sercos III network. - November 21, 2012 - SERCOS North America
OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse
As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Jacksonville Kicks off Chanukah Season with Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry at Chabad
Attention all Latke* aficionados: Jacksonville’s Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 7pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Saturday Night Dec. 8 at Chabad of Southside. Competitors will throw-down for the coveted title of “The Golden... - November 20, 2012 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Oklahoma City, OK on March 2-3 for the 2013 Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). - November 19, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Titusville Presbyterian to Host "A Tour of Titusville" on December 2
Tour of church and eight historic homes to open church’s 175th Anniversary Celebrations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - November 19, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
First of Sussex Toastmasters Presents Public Speaking Awards
First of Sussex Toastmasters acknowledges members with outstanding public speaking skills. - November 18, 2012 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces December Bus Tour for Real Estate Investors
On December 1, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its live property bus tour for real estate investors. - November 18, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Daniel Mariconi Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Daniel Mariconi, of Brentwood, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Psychological Counseling. About Daniel Mariconi Daniel Mariconi is a Psychologist,... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Cynthia E. Gitt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Cynthia E. Gitt, of Pasadena, California 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 Labor and Employment Law. About Cynthia E. Gitt Cynthia E. Gitt is Principal and... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Chris Dannenfeldt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Chris Dannenfeldt, of Addison, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate and Finance. About Chris Dannenfeldt Chris Dannenfeldt is Managing Partner at... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Humanity First Continues Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Volunteer based non-profit organization continues to provide relief efforts to thousands after devastation. - November 18, 2012 - Humanity First
Lions Clubs International Foundation Provides Disaster Relief for Superstorm Sandy
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is mobilizing US $220,000 to immediately support Lions’ disaster relief efforts following Superstorm Sandy. Funds are helping Lions in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina to provide assistance in hard-hit areas. The... - November 18, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
Chari Cohen Promoted to Hepatitis B Foundation Director of Public Health and Recipient of Bucks County Forty Under 40 Award
Hepatitis B Foundation Promotes Accomplished Staff Member and Celebrates Her Community Leadership Award Honor. - November 18, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Stevens Student Wins Scholarship from Association of Old Crows
Tim Weeks, a senior Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering major at Stevens Institute Technology, has been selected as a winner of the 2012 Scholarship Award competition of the Metropolitan Club Chapter of the Association of Old Crows. - November 18, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan Announce Campaign Providing 1 Million Meals to Illinoisans in Need
Food and fundraising drive among Illinois law firms and legal organizations to help the estimated 1.9 million Illinoisans who lack the ability to obtain adequate food. - November 17, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association CLE Program November 28 in Chicago, Live Webcast
Program attendees will learn how the first-to-file provisions will be implemented, as well as tips for protecting the innovations of clients with this informative presentation. - November 17, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Education Available Free to Tennessee’s K-12 Schools
Seeking educators take advantage of online professional development and green building curriculum. - November 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
KOSBE Announces Judges, Speaker and Entertainment for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the judges, guest speaker and entertainment that have been selected for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards. Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards are the longest running and most recognized... - November 17, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $400 Donation to Waynesville Nonprofit - November 17, 2012 - NCVMA
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of Last Year's Successful "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Himalayan Charity Uses New Technology to Support Tradition: Institute for Compassionate Living Receives Global Support Through Internet Crowdfunding
The Dharmalaya Institute, a small sustainable village development charity in the Indian Himalayas, is finding unprecedented support through a new crowdfunding campaign. The Dharmalaya Institute partnered with the Earthville Network, a US-based nonprofit organization, to create life-changing service-learning programs for Indian and international participants. By the just the fifth day of a three-week campaign, the Institute had already received 75% of its fundraising goal. - November 16, 2012 - Earthville
Krav Maga Orange County Innovates the Self Defense Education Experience with KravPass™
Krav Maga Orange County continues bringing the highest quality self-defense training in Southern California with new curriculum monitoring tool. - November 16, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Rabbi Mendel Mintz Announces Chabad Community Center Building Project
Cabins to quadruple space for the Aspen area Jewish community center, says Mendel Mintz. - November 16, 2012 - Mendel Mintz
Action Party Speaks Out Over Dual Candidates for Village President
Because of Morton Grove Trustee Dan DiMaria's decision to challenge incumbent Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann for the position of Village President in the April 2013 municipal election, a February primary will now take place. The Action Party continues to endorse the slate of candidates it selected and announced on October 17, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove