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Capitol Hill Days Will Bring Hundreds of Activists to Washington, DC to Make International Family Planning a Priority, April 10-14

Two-hundred activists will gather in Washington, DC April 10-14 in support of universal access to voluntary family planning as part of Population Connection’s annual advocacy event, Capitol Hill Days. - April 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund

APW Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Save African Lions Through Environmental Scholarships

25 Conservation Students Will Receive Funding for Secondary School Studies - April 09, 2015 - African People & Wildlife Fund

The Toro Company to Sponsor Two Cities in Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program

As part of its long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit Audubon International, The Toro Company has announced a new initiative to sponsor cities in the Sustainable Communities Program. Funding provided by Toro will advance sustainability efforts in two communities where the company... - April 08, 2015 - Audubon International

Aging Adults Free Seminar May 14, 2015

The National Association of Geriatric Care Managers, certified care manager, Bridget Ritossa, LSW of Cleveland will host a free seminar at 6:30 p.m on May 14 at the Beachwood library branch. The seminar, “Aging Adults and Common Sense,” will cover topics such as how to make the best use of time with a doctor, medication management, senior housing options and how geriatric care managers can help senior adults. - April 08, 2015 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers

BringChivalryBack.com names Robert Herjavec of ABC-TV's "Shark Tank" and Mo Rocca of "CBS Sunday Morning" as "Chivalry Role Models of the Month" for March 2015

In recognition of positive qualities displayed in a visible display and thus serving as noteworthy role models for men and boys, "Shark Tank's" Robert Herjavec and "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca have each been awarded "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" accolades by BringChivalryBack.com for the month of March 2015. Mr. Herjavec, having previously won the award last May, is the first repeat winner since its inception in March 2014. - April 07, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back

Audubon International & e-par USA to Promote Voluntary Environmental Programs in Golf

Audubon International and e-par USA are pleased to announce a series of “Lunch & Learn” webinars on the value of voluntary environmental programs for golf course superintendents to take place throughout April and May of 2015. Building from a joint presentation recently delivered at... - April 06, 2015 - Audubon International

Sustainable Design for Corporate Headquarters by Conservation Design Forum Achieves SITES Certification

High-performance landscapes that reduce stormwater runoff, restore ecological balance, and provide healthy work, living and recreation spaces are the focus of the nationwide SITES certification and rating system. Recent awardees include the corporate HQ of an American manufacturing company based in the Midwest. - April 04, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum

Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW

Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins National Find Your Park Movement

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy joins the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. The ATC encourages everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. - April 03, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Big Bend Homeless Coalition Announces Pay It Forward Fish Fry Fundraiser

Local non-profit announced today that it will host the Annual Pay it Forward Fish Fry event on Friday, May 1st, 2015 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Kleman Plaza of Downtown Tallahassee. Cost is $20 per ticket and all proceeds go to the Big Bend Homeless Coalition’s HOPE Community and the veterans housing programs. - April 03, 2015 - Big Bend Homeless Coalition

Launch of 360° Online Autism Home Therapy – a Deal With Autism® Initiative

The global autism community, Deal With Autism® is going to start their autism support program called 360° Online Autism Home Therapy, from May, 2015. - April 03, 2015 - Deal With Autism

National Effort to Raise Awareness About National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April marks the 32nd anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. Observing National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to break the cycle that victimizes children) kicks off their GET BLUE campaign, a national effort to educate and raise awareness for the Blue Ribbon and Child Abuse Prevention. - April 02, 2015 - Love Our Children USA

"EXPOSURE Concert 6: Because Love Shouldn't Hurt" Receives Sponsorship from Raymour & Flanigan

Furniture retail giant Raymour & Flanigan says "Love shouldn't hurt;" sponsoring grassroots effort to reach global audience with livestream broadcast of Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV's EXPOSURE Concert. - March 28, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

The Institute for Science and Human Values Presents Dying Without Deity-Perspectives on Death and Dying Symposium

To date there has been little discussion and less research as to how self believers experience the dying process and death. What are some of the problems and discrimination Secular Humanists face during one of life’s most difficult journeys? How does one access support when it is needed? How widespread are these problems and what can be done to alleviate them? Join ISHV's cadre of experienced speakers as the issues and suggested solutions are explored and shared. - March 26, 2015 - Institute for Science and Human Values, Inc

State of Nevada Signs Agreement to Protect Historic Horses of the Virginia Range

Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund announces the signing of a landmark agreement between the State of Nevada Department of Agriculture and wild horse advocates to humanely manage the historic horses of the Virginia Range. - March 24, 2015 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund

"Silence" Offers No Hope, No Purpose, No Inspiration

Foster Care statistics are staggering. *50% of girls in foster care get pregnant within years of aging out; *74% of former foster kids are in the US prison; *50% of fosters are incarcerated two years after aging out; *80% of youths on death row are fosters; 30% of the homeless in America were once in foster care; *40% of foster children are white; *34% are black; *18% are Hispanic. *Statistics provided by the US Admin. for Children & Families, US Dept. of Justice, the Casey Foundation, ABC News. - March 21, 2015 - Foster A Voice, LLC

The ASPN’s New Management Team is Pleased to Introduce Themselves

American Society for the Protection of Nature INC “ASPN”, a 501 (C) Corporation is pleased to introduce its management team following the recent consolidation of the resources of the Adirondack Wilderness Foundation, Adirondack Wilderness Adventures Inc. and the American Wilderness... - March 19, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

New York Times Best-Selling Author and Internet Sensation, Anna Todd Teams Up With Free2Luv® to Create a New Original Story, "Free"

Anti-bullying nonprofit, Free2Luv joins forces with best-selling author, Anna Todd to celebrate love and rock individuality. - March 18, 2015 - Free2Luv

Seagulls Contaminate Beaches in Huron County, Ontario

Microbial source tracking helped Canadian town pinpoint the source of fecal contamination in their beaches. - March 16, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation

American Society for the Protection of Nature INC Announces This Years Date for Tye Dye Day

Tye Dye Day® is where participants donate $5 or more in exchange for wearing an article of Tye Dye clothing to work. Each year Tye Dye Day coincides with National Earth Day, which this year is Wednesday, April 22, 2015. - March 15, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Seeks Educators for the Trail to Every Classroom Program by March 15

Educators are invited to apply for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) 2015 Trail to Every Classroom program (TTEC) through March 15. TTEC, a professional development opportunity, trains educators using a hands-on approach to then educate and connect their students to the Appalachian... - March 14, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Population Connection Condemns Iran's Attacks on Family Planning

Statement by John Seager, President of Population Connection - March 13, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund

Hammock Dunes Earns Audubon International Green Community Award

Hammock Dunes is the second private community in Florida to earn the Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization, for their ongoing sustainability initiatives. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for... - March 13, 2015 - Audubon International

Midwest Solar Expo Returns to Minneapolis in 2015

Second annual conference announces speakers and expanded format. - March 12, 2015 - Midwest Solar Expo

Butterfly Releases Make Any Special Occasion Magical

Butterflies & Roses Now Offers Easy Online Ordering of Live Butterflies Anywhere in Canada. - March 12, 2015 - Butterflies and Roses

Eiffel Tower Installs Wind Turbines to Produce Renewable Energy on Site

UGE uses Ambor Structures Monopole for historical installation. - March 11, 2015 - AirExpo 2016

Celebrities and Youth Join Hands to Rock Kindness Across the Globe

Free2Luv, a youth empowerment nonprofit, has dubbed March ROCK KINDNESS Month and celebrities and youth are holding hands to create a bully-free environment. - March 11, 2015 - Free2Luv

American Society for the Protection of Nature INC is Proud to Announce They Have Attained 501 (C) 3 Status

On March 9th the American Society for the Protection of Nature INC received notification from the IRS that they met and were given the status of being exempt from Federal Income Tax. - March 11, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

Fontana Dam, NC to be Designated Newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on March 26th

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club (SMHC), invite the public to attend the official designation of Fontana Dam, North Carolina, as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 26, and is free and open to... - March 11, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

BringChivalryBack.com Gives "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" Accolades to Chris Pratt, Bart Freundlich, Keith Urban and Romain Dauriac for Actions at the Academy Awards

The Academy Awards provided one added opportunity for special recognition this year. Based on chivalrous gestures witnessed during the film industry's extravaganza in Hollywood, BringChivalryBack.com awarded its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for February 2015 to co-winners Chris Pratt, Bart Freundlich, Keith Urban and Romain Dauriac, husbands of four prominent actresses. This accolade recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry which highlight the positive impact such behavior can have. - March 07, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back

Audubon International Introduces BioBlitz, an Earth Day Program for Golf Courses

Environmental nonprofit Audubon International is excited to introduce the first global Golf Course BioBlitz, a free program for golf courses, which will run the week of Earth Day, April 19-25, 2015. BioBlitz is a species counting competition designed to create awareness among golfers and the... - March 07, 2015 - Audubon International

Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor Celebrated Ten Year SIR-Spheres Anniversary with Weekend of Oscar Events

Meegan Hodges was given only three treatment choices for her terminal colon cancer: 1) do nothing 2) do chemo 3) try a new treatment called SIR-Spheres Microspheres. A decade of milestones has followed her decision. - March 06, 2015 - Say YES to Hope

St. Louis 5K Honors Local Jane Doe

Participants to race in honor of sexual violence survivors. - March 04, 2015 - Jane Doe Advocacy Center

NationofChange Partners with Healthcare Justice March

Announcement of NationofChange becoming first partner in Healthcare Justice March. - March 03, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March

Black Founders Awarded Innovation Grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to Support Entrepreneurship at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation has awarded Black Founders a $100,000 grant to support hackathons at historically black colleges and universities as a pipeline to tech careers and entrepreneurship. - February 27, 2015 - Black Founders

Wake Education Partnership Announces Rebrand as WakeEd

New brand enhances mission for educational excellence in the Wake County Public School System. - February 25, 2015 - Wake Education

Whispering Hope Stables Gets an “A” in Horse Care: Hay Analysis Shows Competitive Advantage

Whispering Hope Stables is a premier horse boarding facility located just 10 minutes from downtown Raleigh that defines its competitive advantage around horse care and the community. Most recently, Whispering Hope Stables had an independent nutritional analysis conducted on their Timothy hay, out... - February 24, 2015 - Whispering Hope Stables

ClimateLaunchpad to Unlock More Than 1,000 New Cleantech Ideas to Tackle Climate Change

Europe's ClimateLaunchpad 2015 is now open for applications. Students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, researchers and employees dreaming of starting their own business are invited to submit their cleantech ideas. All entries are judged on their impact on climate change, their growth potential and on skills and enthusiasm. - February 23, 2015 - Climate-KIC

Deal With Autism® Launches the First One of Its Kind Autism Online Test Center

Deal With Autism® launches the very first Autism Test Online Web Center, a complete repository of Autism and Asperger’s Test for all age groups. - February 23, 2015 - Deal With Autism

ABB Supports Employment of Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Through Partnership with Enable America

Enable America, the nation’s first nonprofit solely committed to improving employment opportunities for veterans and people with disabilities, is proud to announce that ABB is joining as a corporate partner and will participate in Enable America events and activities that promote diversity in... - February 22, 2015 - Enable America

Puget Sounds Like Fun Day March 14th

Join Citizens for a Healthy Bay and more than a dozen organizations collaborating to bring the Key Peninsula a free Puget Sound celebration. - February 22, 2015 - Citizens for a Healthy Bay

Triangle Land Conservancy Presents Wild Ideas for Getting Outside

Triangle Land Conservancy presents Wild Ideas for Getting Outside, a free public event aimed at encouraging everyone to get outside in nature and play, on March 3, 2015 at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park. - February 21, 2015 - Triangle Land Conservancy

Donation Ensures Low-Income Residents Can File Taxes on Time

The Electronic Recycling Association and Vancouver-West End MLA present a donation of ten refurbished computers to Gordon Neighbourhood House. - February 20, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County Kicks Off Annual 50/50 Raffle

Non profit hosts annual raffle with proceeds to benefit mentoring program in Trenton New Jersey for children facing adversity. - February 18, 2015 - Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer County

Let the Women Speak: Revolution Unveiled 2015

The U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) and Caribbean One Billion Rising are coming together for International Women’s Day in Guyana, South America. - February 17, 2015 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness

Wild Women Unite Founder Handing Reins to Domestic Violence Advocate Suzanne Perry

Yvonne Folck, Founder of Wild Women Unite which encourages women to explore the outdoors, announced today she has named Suzanne Perry, Founder of Love Shouldn’t Hurt.TV to assume her role for Wild Women Unite Buffalo. The new partnership will allow Wild Women Unite outdoor events to provide much needed funding to help those impacted by domestic violence. - February 17, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

The Going Green Film Festival Announces 2015 Official Selections

The Going Green Film Festival is proud to announce the official selections for 2015. The 24 films were selected from over 271 film submissions. "We're very excited at quality of films and the variety of countries represented," states festival founder Patrice Williams. "Selected... - February 17, 2015 - Going Green Film Fest

Recent Headlines Within Social Advocacy Organizations

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