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Nonprofit Grain Squared Gearing Up for Busy 2015 Assisting Farmers in Kitui, Kenya

Grain Squared, a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is aiming to assist farming communities in Kitui, Kenya, with methods and technologies to extend the life of excess harvest to maximize their yield, increase income to better provide for their families. - December 06, 2014 - Grain Squared

Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day to Honor Human Rights Leaders

International Human Rights Day is being celebrated in Tennessee on December 10th with awards going to human rights leaders and those paving the way for the future. - December 06, 2014 - United for Human Rights

The Greater Cleveland Unit of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Announces Red Flags to Watch for During Holiday Visits with Aging Parents

When families live far away from one another, the holidays may be the only opportunity that long-distance caregivers and family members have to personally observe older relatives. Age-related decline can happen quickly. Family members who haven't visited a loved one recently may be surprised at... - December 05, 2014 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers

Pure Brandz Reveals Ultimate Windproof, Breathable Jacket

Skiing, snowboarding, climbing, snowshoeing, and all other snow sports are all about having the right winter clothing. The solution is a lightweight, breathable, and 100% windproof garment from Pure Brandz that combats the effects of wind chill and lets moisture evaporate from the inside out; a welcome, refreshing feeling when the only focus should be on having fun. - December 04, 2014 - Pure Brandz

BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to CBS-TV's Program "The Big Bang Theory," and Cast Members Melissa Rauch and Simon Helberg

For including a brief yet poignant exchange promoting the meaning and positive impact of chivalry, CBS's TV program "The Big Bang Theory" and cast members Melissa Rauch and Simon Helberg have been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for November, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy instances of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the benefits such gestures can have. - December 03, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back

Gigaton Gifts Puts a Tree in Every Holiday Card

Low-cost program lets customers fight climate change, deforestation and poverty when sending holiday greetings by helping to restore ecologically critical mangrove forests. - December 02, 2014 - Gigaton Gifts

SavingSpecies, Third Millenium Alliance, and Grupo Ecológico Jama-Coaque Announce New Partnership to Restore Coastal Forests in Ecuador

New project will connect isolated forests and will protect critically endangered monkeys, birds, and frogs. - December 02, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc

Morton Grove Winter Farmers' Market Sat, Dec. 6th 9-2

Winter Market Details; Who: The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market; What: Indoor Winter Markets; When: The first Saturdays of December and February; Saturday, December 6th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Saturday, February 7th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Where: Village of Morton Grove American Legion Memorial Civic Center 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053. - November 29, 2014 - Morton Grove Farmers' Market

Christmas Comes Early for 60 Immigrant Youth and Families

Local businessman gives back through donation of computers to Calgary newcomers adjusting to life in Canada. - November 28, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association

Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration to Honor Freedom Fighters

The 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration will pay special tribute to the late John Seigenthaler and George Barrett. - November 27, 2014 - United for Human Rights

Chivalry Advocate John Rasiej of BringChivalryBack.com Weighs In on Transatlantic Debate About Chivalry on BBC Radio

Chivalry advocate John Rasiej of Wycombe, Pennsylvania, appeared on BBC Radio as a featured guest November 20th in a radio broadcast with noted Radio Host Graham Torrington. The program delved into whether the claim in a recent book by Sir Terry Wogan that “chivalry is dead” is valid. - November 26, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back

Source Molecular to be Featured in EPA Technology Showcase

The EPA will be presenting next month cutting-edge water technologies it has developed including Source Water Tracking wherein Source Molecular is a partner. - November 23, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation

Project Abby Aims to Improve the Lives of Kids with Autism in Latin America

Project Abby aims to improve communication and learning for kids with autism in Latin America. They have created toys and technological tools that they want to distribute to 500 low-income autism families this Christmas, as well as a follow-up from their psychologists and therapist (3 months) and to link them to a specialized institution in their community! - November 19, 2014 - Project Abby

Be Immersed in Culture and Art of the African Diaspora at the 2014 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair

African Diaspora Unification East Bay presents the first Annual Bazaar & Crafts Fair to celebrate the people, art, knowledge and cultural vibrancy that has resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. The goal is to open dialogue between the many people that call the Bay Area... - November 18, 2014 - African Diaspora Unification

US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets

Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Committee Announces Awardees for 2014 Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration

The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2014 awardees. - November 15, 2014 - United for Human Rights

Source Molecular to Offer Advanced Digital PCR Technology

Source Molecular's clients with large projects now have the option to have their water samples tested using a more advanced microbial source tracking technology. - November 15, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014

On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles

Horses Gallop Back from the Dead for Film Premiere

“TARPAN: Repainting An Ancient Picture” will premiere in New York as part of the historic Equus Film Festival Event. - November 11, 2014 - Horsefly Films

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees

Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles

Local Charity Spices Up Holiday Tradition

Guests at Black Tie Gala Serve as Jurors for Mystery Mock Trial. - November 07, 2014 - Jane Doe Advocacy Center

Mentors Expose At-Risk Teens to Positive, Historic Experiences

On October 12th, the M.A.N. Program (which stands for “mentoring and nurturing”) of Buffalo, NY brought a group of at-risk high school students to an historic NFL game. Four chaperones shuttled sixteen Bennett High students to the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch the Buffalo Bills take on... - November 04, 2014 - The M.A.N. Program

Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014

Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Human Rights Day Celebration to be Held at First Amendment Center

The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10th in Nashville, Tennessee will be held at the First Amendment Center. - November 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights

Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy

Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC

BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to ABC-TV's Program "The Middle," Actors Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn and Atticus Shaffer

For incorporating a story line promoting the value and positive impact of chivalry, ABC's TV program "The Middle" and cast members Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn and Atticus Shaffer have been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for October, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy instances of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the benefits such gestures can have. - November 02, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back

Kohanaiki Achieves Audubon International Signature Certification

After meeting the strict environmental criteria and requirements of the Audubon International Signature Program, Kohanaiki has been designated as the first Certified Signature Sanctuary in the state of Hawai`i. “The entire Kohanaiki team is proud to have reached this benchmark and shares the... - October 29, 2014 - Audubon International

NWP Grants $350,000 to Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada; $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift Awarded to Touro University of Nevada

Since founded in 2005, NWP has invested $3.26 million in Southern Nevada-area nonprofits, one impact grant per year. The average annual grant is $325,000. - October 25, 2014 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Source Molecular Outlines 4 Steps to Take in Source Tracking

Identifying the sources of fecal pollution in water systems can be as easy as 1-2-3-4. Source Molecular simplified a manual developed by the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project in implementing projects using microbial source tracking (MST). - October 25, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation

Bluejack National Becomes the First Audubon International Classic Program Member in Texas

Bluejack National, an exceptional community and championship golf course in Montgomery, Texas, currently under development, has recently registered as a member of the Audubon International Classic Program becoming the first and only Classic Program member in the state of Texas. Created over nine... - October 22, 2014 - Audubon International

Henry DeLozier Named to Audubon International Board of Directors

Environmental nonprofit Audubon International is excited to announce that international golf business specialist Henry B. DeLozier has joined its board of directors. DeLozier is recognized around the world for his leadership in strategic planning for golf-related businesses, and he was called one... - October 22, 2014 - Audubon International

Planning Committee for Human Rights Day Celebration Seeks Nominations for Awardees

The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day will be December 10th from 4-6pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The planning committee has just published a request for nominations for the lifetime achievement and rising advocate awards. - October 18, 2014 - United for Human Rights

It’s Bullying Prevention Month and the Solution is Not Punishment, Blame or Shame

Free2Luv, a nonprofit that offers a place where youth are empowered, individuality is celebrated, bullying is not tolerated and luv rocks shares their vision for a bully-free world. - October 17, 2014 - Free2Luv

Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence

Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence

Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October

Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Greenhouse GO Launches CarbonPlanner Web App for California Land Planners

New web app measures and forecasts carbon emissions for new land use proposals. - October 15, 2014 - Greenhouse GO

MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal

MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Pure Brandz Reveals Four New Colours for 2015

Pure Brandz, a leading manufacturer of premium quality outerwear that is 100% waterproof, 100% windproof, 100% recyclable, and offers optimal breathability in the most demanding weather conditions, today proudly announced the release of its 2015 range of Pure Snow and Pure Mountain Jackets and Pants with four new colours and RECCO reflectors joining the line-up. - October 12, 2014 - Pure Brandz

7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org

One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org

Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel

Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay

R20 in Paris: Climate-KIC CEO Calls on Climate Change Leaders to Focus Their Efforts on Creating Sustainable Cities

At the R20 World Summit of Regions for Climate in Paris on 10-11 October, CEO Bertrand van Ee of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC will call for more cross-sector initiatives to enable integrated climate change innovation focused on meeting the environmental challenges faced by our urban areas. - October 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC

GEF Institute Offers Sustainability Courses and Certificates for Corporations and Higher Education Institutions

Custom sustainability education courses and certificates aimed at corporate workforce development in sustainability. - October 10, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards

Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles

Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event

DVAM - domestic violence awareness month- is upon us and events are happening across the country to give recognition to victims of domestic violence and the families it impacts. Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV will be hosting an event at Howdy's Concert Venue Friday October 10th from 5-10pm. - October 08, 2014 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV

Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code

The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus

Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level

A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Recent Headlines Within Social Advocacy Organizations

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