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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.

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

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

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

John Rex Endowment Announces New Board of Directors Officers and Members

North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell and Jill Wells Heath join the John Rex Endowment Board of Directors. Sherry Worth is the new board chair and Jill Wright, MD, Wake Health Services New Bern Ridge Pediatrics, is the new vice chair. - November 15, 2012 - John Rex Endowment

ISLA Lifeguards Travel to the Dominican Republic to Minimize Drowning

This November, volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), are traveling to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - November 15, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)

John Rex Endowment Awards Injury Prevention and Capacity Building Grants

The John Rex Endowment has invested more than $1 million since October 2009 to support capacity building for 27 local nonprofits. Since November 2011, more than $500,000 has been awarded by the John Rex Endowment to support injury prevention in Wake County. - November 10, 2012 - John Rex Endowment

Eden Autism Services Invites Families to Learn About McKay Scholarships

Florida's school choice programs ensure that no child will be left behind by allowing parents to choose the best educational setting—public or private—for their child. Eden Florida accepts the McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, which has provided more than 24,000 Florida students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school during the 2011-12 school year. - November 10, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

New Website and Survey Launched for European Limb Loss Day

Awareness day on 3 December 2012, aimed at improving the lives of people living with limb deficiencies. - November 09, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network

Hepatitis B Foundation and Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Host Biotech Success-Themed Regional Biotech Conference

Philadelphia-area Entrepreneurs Share Biotech Success Stories During the Worst of Economic Times at Regional Industry Conference - November 08, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation

American Grant Writer's Association Inc., Holding It's Annual Grant Writing Conference in Arlington Virginia

American Grant Writer's Association, Inc. is holding it's grant writing annual two day conference in Arlington, Virginia on November 15-16, 2012. AGWA's Annual Conference is a must for all grant writers, consultants and those interested in becoming a grant writer. Attendees will have an opportunity... - November 06, 2012 - American Grant Writers Association

Ang Mo Kio Residents Receive Complimentary Health Screenings from SATA Commhealth on Community Health Day

This is the third time that SATA CommHealth has held the Community Health Day event in Ang Mo Kio. Among the complimentary health screening services provided during this event, X-Ray screening tests was offered as well as screening for diabetic retinopathy. The X-Ray screening carried out on the ‘SATA Buses’ is a useful way to detect tuberculosis (TB), which has seen some rise in Singapore. - November 04, 2012 - SATA CommHealth

Mommy Has Breast Cancer Hosts Cincinnati’s First Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Tournament

Mommy Has Breast Cancer hosted its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball tournament on Sunday, October 28th from 3pm-9pm. The event, which was held at Taft High School, featured 6 basketball teams from around the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area and was well attended by more than 250+ young men and women eager for the excitement and entertainment of these competitive basketball squads. Awareness, Breast Health information and Hope were shared during this event. - November 04, 2012 - Mommy Has Breast Cancer

Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida

Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida Alive in the World Concert at The Phil on April 26 - November 03, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Inspirational New Patrons Welcomed by International Limb Difference Organisation, EDRIC

US Paralympic Skier & keynote speaker, Bonnie St John and Swedish speaker/author, Mikael Anderson confirmed as new EDRIC representatives. - November 03, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network

Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Coverage

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host two free seminars in Alexandria, VA. on November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to help parents and practitioners understand the autism insurance changes that took effect at the beginning of 2012 and the most effective ways to access coverage. - November 01, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Wood County Schools in West Virginia to Implement Lions Quest Positive Youth-Development Program Across District

More than 12,000 Wood County, W.Va., students from 21 schools are set to benefit from Lions Quest, a kindergarten through 12th-grade life skills and positive youth development program. The district-wide implementation of Lions Quest is part of a three-year partnership between Wood County Schools... - October 28, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation

Foundation for a Drug-Free South Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week at Local Health Fair

The Foundation for a Drug-Free South kicked off Red Ribbon Week festivities by participating in a neighborhood health fair. - October 26, 2012 - Drug Free South

Eden Autism Services Florida Names Debby Lasek Advocate of the Month

Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 26, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Addison County Economic Development Corp. Announces Companies to Watch Awards Nominations Now Open

Addison County Economic Development Corporation to recognize local companies leading the way and having an impact in their communities with new Companies to Watch awards - nominations close Nov. 19, 2012. - October 25, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation

YouMeBPD.com Takes on Mental Health Malpractice During Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012

As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012: Oct. 7-13, 2012, the blog "YouMeBPD.com," brought attention to mental health malpractice. - October 25, 2012 - YouMeBPD.com

Save the Michaels, ARPO, Other Advocacy Groups Protest FDA Failure to Protect Americans from Painkillers

On Monday, October 29, 2012 consumer advocacy groups from across the U.S. and Canada will stage a protest at the FDA’s White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland to target FDA’s failure to protect Americans from harms associated with prescription painkillers. Over the last decade, the... - October 24, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.

The Toral Family Foundation Has Launched a Statewide Essay Contest in Recognition of Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week That Takes Place from November 11-18

Toral Family Foundation Launches Essay Contest in Recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week. - October 22, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation

Drug Education Can Still Make Change at University Level Says Drug-Free South

The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, recently invited to give lectures at Middle Tennessee State University, says “We never give up on kids, no matter their age.” - October 17, 2012 - Drug Free South

Hiring Right the First Time: Addison County Economic Development Corporation & VT Small Business Development Center HR Workshop Announced

Business owners and hiring managers want guidance and need to know how to hire qualified employees who will help their organization thrive. Workshop attendees learn how to select the best candidates. - October 15, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program

Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation

Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 9, 2012, in Sarasota, FL

The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Sarasota Event - October 12, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida

Local Agency Celebrates 30th Anniversary - Amistad Will be Holding an Open House to Acknowledge 30 Years of Providing Services to Individuals with Mental Illness

Amistad was created in 1982 to be a safe place where individuals with mental illness would be treated with dignity and respect. It remains true to that vision. It has since grown into the largest consumer directed agency in Maine, and a national leader in developing and delivering services that are delivered by individuals in recovery from mental health issues. - October 11, 2012 - Amistad, Inc

iLive Campaign Launches iLive HIV+ with Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011

Every life is precious. The iLive Campaign stands behind that fact. Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011, is first openly HIV positive woman to ever run for and win a national pageant title. She lends her story, time and talent to help women living with HIV through the iLive Campaign. Breaking the silence and seeking help is what iLive is all about. - October 11, 2012 - iLive Campaign

Welcome to Medicare Madness Seminar

Medicare Specialist Helen Hreen Presents Free Medicare Seminars in Naples, Florida - October 11, 2012 - Helen Hreen

The Central California Autism Center Turns to Skills® to Help Treat Children on the Autism Spectrum

The Central California Autism Center has implemented the Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat young children with autism spectrum disorders. - October 10, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

World Ostomy Day October 6, 2012 Hosted by Sacramento Wound; Ostomy and Continence Practitioners Association & Active Ostomates

October 6th is World Ostomy Day and will be celebrated in the Sacramento area by the Sacramento Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practitioner Nurses with an all day free ostomy clinic and education day. The clinic will be help at Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L Street Suite 110, Sacramento, CA from 10AM to 2PM on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Activities will include Free ostomy consultation by qualified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses. - October 06, 2012 - Randy Henniger

Eden Autism Services Florida Names Special Needs Children’s Fund Advocate of the Month

Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized the Special Needs Children’s Fund as recipients of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people or organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

IFRM Has Chosen Fire-Advisory Board Chairperson

The International Fire Relief Mission elected its next Chairperson this week. This person will fill a 3 year term. - October 04, 2012 - International Fire Relief Mission

The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift

The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation

The Help Group to Begin Using Skills® Curriculum with Students with Autism

The Help Group has committed to a 4-month pilot of Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help educate students affected by autism spectrum disorders. - October 03, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate

Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network

Hepatitis B Foundation Adds Dr. Ford-Hutchinson to Board of Directors

National Nonprofit Dedicated to Finding a Cure for Hepatitis B Welcomes Former Merck & Co. Executive Anthony W. Ford-Hutchinsonto Board. - September 28, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation

Reality Tour Returns to WVHS: Program Offers Students and Parents the Eye-Opening Production of a Day in the Life of a Drug-Addicted Teen

On Wednesday, October 17th at 7PM the Wayne Alliance will host the third annual Reality Tour at Wayne Valley High School. The program includes a theatrical presentation of the dangerous consequences of drug and alcohol abuse and a question and answer panel. The Reality Tour is open to the public. However, middle school students are highly encouraged to attend with their parents. - September 27, 2012 - Wayne Alliance

Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012

Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO

Naples Invitational Art Fest Call to Artists for 2013 Show

The Naples Invitational Art Fest is accepting applications from artists working in all media to exhibit at the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. The juried art show will be held January 26-27, 2013 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. A jury of arts professionals will select... - September 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Receives Significant State Grant for Two-Year Research Project Focusing on New Liver Cancer Treatment

Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Receives Significant State Grant for Two-Year Research Project Focusing on New Liver Cancer Treatment - September 16, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation

"Fancy Pants" Charity Golf Tournament to be Held September 29

The 9th Annual Pete Villani Memorial Tournament will benefit Eden Autism Services. - September 15, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Grant Enables Bergen Community College and Care Plus NJ, Inc. to Initiate Student Suicide Prevention Program

SAMHSA awarded a 3-year grant to provide funds for Mental Health First Aid training for campus personnel and students, as well as to develop and implement educational seminars and produce informational materials to increase suicide awareness. - September 15, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

Healing Healthcare with Civility Training

The healthcare industry is hiding a dirty little secret and it’s making everyone sick. A shameful, but often hidden culture of incivility causes dangerous medical errors, poor patient satisfaction, higher employee turnover and higher healthcare costs for everyone. - September 13, 2012 - In the Know, Inc.

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