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McDonough Wildlife Exclusion Contractor Launches Information Portal on Wildlife Removal, Wildlife Prevention and Animal Damage Repairs
Hansard Wildlife Prevention today announced the launch of www.hansardremodeling.com as an information portal for McDonough metro homeowners to find information about Wildlife Exclusion and Wildlife Removal solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of... - February 14, 2014 - Hansard Wildlife Prevention
RN Cancer Guides LLC to Sponsor 2014 Charity Polo Classic
RN Cancer Guides a provider of oncology nurse services that help cancer patients and their families navigate all barriers to a cancer diagnosis is a sponsor of the 2014 Charity Polo Classic hosted by the Morgan Group to support Children's cancer charities within the Tampa Bay on Feb 22, 2014. - February 09, 2014 - RNCG Solutions, Inc.
Major Breakthrough in Prediction of Financial Damage as a Result of Natural Catastrophes
New predictive technologies have been developed in what is hailed as the most significant development in the modelling of financial losses as a result of natural catastrophes for 20 years. - February 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland
Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC
Legends on the Niagara Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The Niagara Parks Commission’s (NPC) Legends on the Niagara Golf Complex has achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary," through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Golf Course Superintendent, Tom Newton led the effort to obtain this... - February 06, 2014 - Audubon International
Join Adoption Options for a Fundraising Event at Miners Alley Playhouse
Join Adoption Options at their first fundraising event of 2014. Adoption Options will be hosting a preview of the award-winning production, Parallel Lives, at Miners Alley Playhouse in Golden, Colorado. This hysterical satire portrays snapshots of diverse people of all ages, cultures, religious backgrounds with a focus on gender issues. Come to Golden for a fun day at the theater. Proceeds from this event will supplement their foster adoption and adoption education programs. - February 01, 2014 - Adoption Options
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force 28th Annual Benefit Kerry Stoner Award Recipient Announced
Giant Eagle, Inc. to receive Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force's 28th Annual benefit Kerry Stoner Award. - February 01, 2014 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force Announces It's 28th Annual Benefit
Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force’s 28th Annual Benefit will take place Thursday, March 27th at the historic Twentieth Century Club in Oakland. This year's event features the extraordinarily talented Johnny Rodgers, an internationally-celebrated singer-songwriter, pianist, Broadway star, and... - February 01, 2014 - Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force
Houston Housing Authority Implements Smoke-Free Policy at Its 25 Properties Throughout Houston
In an effort to protect non-smokers, especially children, from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, the Houston Housing Authority has implemented a smoke-free policy at its 25 public housing and tax credit properties throughout the city. Effective January 1, 2014, smoking is not allowed inside... - January 31, 2014 - Houston Housing Authority
Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer and Whispering Hope Stables High Ranking Horses
Whispering Hope Sporthorses is pleased to announce the availability of two Dressage Horses for sale that have been trained by Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer, Laurie Hutchinson. Ms. Hutchinson is based in Raleigh, NC at Whispering Hope Stables. Whispering Hope Stables is Raleigh’s best... - January 30, 2014 - Whispering Hope Stables
Sheldrake Environmental Center Wants All to Know There's Lots Happening in Nature in Winter
While it may look quiet out there, there's lots happening in nature, and Sheldrake has programs designed to help explore, even during the wintry months. - January 30, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Scandinavia Joins European Union's Main Climate Innovation Initiative
The EU commissioner for Climate Action will open Climate-KIC's new Denmark-based centre on 7 February 2014, allowing Nordic start-up entrepreneurs, businesses, climate professionals, students and government officials to join the European partnership to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions. - January 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
More Organic Farms Powered by Consumers
A new startup, Fquare, aims to give consumers what they want, more organic, non-GMO foods. Fquare allows members to sponsor farms to go organic nationwide. - January 28, 2014 - Fquare Inc
Free2Luv and Vin-T Bikini Create Custom Seattle Seahawks Bikinis to Benefit Bullying Prevention
Free2Luv, a nonprofit passionate about empowering youth, teams up with Vin-T Bikini to create custom Seattle Seahawks bikinis to benefit bullying prevention program. - January 24, 2014 - Free2Luv
Welcome in the New Year with Actress Lindsay Wagner
Join actress Lindsay Wagner from the comfort of your own home to learn how to embrace true potential and quiet the mind and open the heart. - January 20, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
LD Lines Pledges Support for Whale and Dolphin Research in the Bay of Biscay
LD Lines, a leading European ferry and freight company, who have recently started new ferry services from the UK (Poole) to Spain (Santander and Gijón) and Ireland (Rosslare) to France (St Nazaire) and Spain (Gijón) has offered it’s help to the marine conservation charity MARINElife. - January 20, 2014 - MARINElife
Condor Ferries Pledges Its Support to Wildlife Research Around the Channel Islands
Condor Ferries is lending its support to UK-based charity MARINElife, assisting the charity in its research into the host of wildlife living in the English Channel, and especially the waters around the Channel Islands. From January 2014, Condor Ferries is providing free passage to trained... - January 19, 2014 - MARINElife
Pandas International Wins Favorite Panda Charity of the Year
Jeroen Jacobs announced the results of the Giant Panda Zoo Awards 2013, in a ceremony held at the Zoo Atlanta on Friday, January 17. There were 10 categories for the voting including; Favorite Cub of the year, the Human of the year, Panda Moment of the Year and Favorite Panda Charity. Mei Lun... - January 19, 2014 - Pandas International
Manhattan Woods Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The Manhattan Woods Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize, implement,... - January 19, 2014 - Audubon International
First Cruelty-Free Fashion Show Ever in China
The "Voices of China" say No to the growing fur industry and Yes to fashion that shows compassion for animals. - January 15, 2014 - ACTAsia for Animals
Dallas Youth Team Engages Boys in Women Leadership & Economic Empowerment February 1st at Microfinance Festival at the Addison Conference Center
Dr. Dilshad Dayani, founder of World Women Global Council (WWGC) present the Dallas Youth Initiative for Women Leadership (YIWL) group who will be holding a “Youth Empowerment Impact Festival for Micro-Finance” beginning at 7:00 pm on Feb 1st, at the Addison Conference Center in Addison, TX. Addison Mayor, Todd Meier, will be speaking about the organization and empowering young girls in the Dallas area and disadvantaged women in South Asia. - January 15, 2014 - World Women Global Council
Black and Hispanic Communities on Fast Tract Toward Extinction: Leaders Alarmed
In as little as 68 years the Black community in Rochester will be half of what it is today. The Am I Not a Child media campaign is hard-hitting televised messaging designed by members of the Black community to sound the alarm among the Black and Hispanic communities. - January 15, 2014 - AmINotAChild
Enable America Online Jobs Board Improves Employer Access to People with Disabilities
Enable America has launched an online Jobs Board to improve employer access to a vital but often overlooked segment of the working population: people with disabilities. This tool on EnableAmerica.org is an added benefit for companies committed to building diversity in the workplace, who join Enable... - January 15, 2014 - Enable America
Operation Kidsafe is Coming to Birmingham Area for Free Child Safety and Education Event
Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement! Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing every day in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips will help you set up a family safety action plan. - January 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe International Announces: Child Safety Fingerprint Station Coming to Victoria, BC
Operation Kidsafe announces a new Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. You are cordially invited to the Kick off and Press Conference, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:00AM. - January 11, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Queen Recognises CEO of Europe's Main Climate Innovation Initiative with OBE
The Chief Executive Officer of the EU's main climate innovation initiative has been awarded an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Queen Elizabeth II. - January 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Audubon International Names New Membership Coordinator
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Tara Pepperman as the organization’s Membership Coordinator. Tara joined the team at its headquarters in Troy, New York on January 2, 2014. As Membership Coordinator, Tara will provide member services support for all Audubon... - January 09, 2014 - Audubon International
A Tropical Winter Night in San Rafael
Tropical Winter Night in San Rafael is a benefit sponsored Bay Area Cuba Community Alliance (BACCA) and Rotary Club of Marin Sunrise to raise funds for a potable water works project in rural communities in southeastern Cuba. There will be live Cuban Music and an authentic Cuban dinner, as well as a silent auction including art works by local Cuban artists and local services. - January 07, 2014 - BACCA Group
Audubon International Names Associate Director of Environmental Programs
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Doug Bechtel as Associate Director of Environmental Programs. Prior to joining Audubon International, Doug served as the Director of Conservation Science for The Nature Conservancy’s (Conservancy) New Hampshire Chapter for over 15... - January 05, 2014 - Audubon International
I Am Resolutionary Unveils Campaign for Social Change Through New Year’s Resolutions
To mark the New Year, four young social entrepreneurs have launched I Am Resolutionary, an online campaign promoting the fulfillment of New Year’s Resolutions in order to contribute to social, ethical and sustainable change. Every year, people make egoistic New Year’s resolutions that... - January 03, 2014 - I Am Resolutionary
A All Animal Control Franchise Celebrates 19 Years
A All Animal Control, one of the largest wildlife management franchises in the U.S. is celebrating its 19th year in business in January. "I'm excited to announce another successful year, our 19th, delivering the most gentle and complete wildlife control from coast to coast," Mark Dotson,... - December 29, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Village Medic Training Combines Wilderness First Aid Skills with Local Herbal Wisdom
Local Vermont “Village Medic Training” combines First Aid and Herbalism in an innovative community-oriented curriculum. Students will learn skills that can save lives when disaster hits. - December 28, 2013 - Mountainsong Expeditions
Institute of Solar Technology (IST) Announces 2014 Solar PV Training Schedule
Sanjib Roy, Director of IST said, "IST takes classroom training for those who have never experienced PV Solar system. Each course offers multiple content types from audio-video to practical class." - December 27, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Madagascar’s Elections and the Future of Lemur Conservation
LCF is anxiously awaiting the results of Madagascar’s second round of voting in the first presidential election since a military coup in 2009, and the impact a new government will have on conservation and sustainability in a country that is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Rare, endangered Mongoose Lemurs (Eulemur mongoz), and Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) twins born at LCF’s Myakka City Lemur Reserve while future in the wild is uncertain. - December 25, 2013 - Lemur Conservation Foundation
Solar Start-Up Helps Power Refugee Camps in Syria
A start-up supported by Climate-KIC, the EU's main climate innovation initiative, is helping to supply Syrian refugees with solar-based light and power this winter. Access to light and power is critical for refugees in Syria, where seven million are estimated to have fled their homes because of... - December 21, 2013 - Climate-KIC
2013 Year in Review – Inspiring a Movement for Human Rights in Tennessee
In 2013, human rights organizations joined together to inspire and educate about human rights in Tennessee. - December 19, 2013 - United for Human Rights
CFCA Announces New President/CEO
CFCA is a movement of dedicated people who are tackling poverty in new and innovative ways. Founded in 1981, CFCA today is the largest nonprofit in Kansas. - December 18, 2013 - Christian Foundation for Children and Aging
TPC Stonebrae Recognized for Environmental Excellence
TPC Stonebrae has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2010,... - December 18, 2013 - Audubon International
Enable America 2013 Accomplishments Set the Stage for Greater Success in 2014
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is wrapping up another successful year. New partners and greater achievement set the stage for even more accomplishment in 2014. “2013 saw the... - December 18, 2013 - Enable America
Institute of Solar Technology Launch Free E-Course on Solar Technology
"Institute of Solar Technology launch Free E-course on Solar Technology from 7th November, 2013 celebrated CV Raman's 125th birthday - The Power is in Your Hands for children. IST supports Solar Energy education through educational online content," said director of IST Mr. S. Roy. - December 17, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Innisfail Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Innisfail Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Save the Waste! Minneapolis Nonprofit PLACE is Developing the First Affordable, Multifamily Community in the US to be Powered Solely by Organic Solid Waste
PLACE's first Save the Waste! project will divert organic waste from landfills, and process it through neighborhood-scale anaerobic digestion into clean energy to power homes, businesses, and transit in a new community in St. Louis Park, MN. The high-quality fertilizer that results will be used to grow food for their residents and at nearby urban farms. - December 14, 2013 - PLACE
Bethpage State Park Blue and Yellow Golf Courses Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Bethpage State Park’s Blue and Yellow Golf Courses have retained their designations as "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf courses were originally designated as a... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
European Start-Ups Dominate Global Clean-Tech Oscars
European start-ups have dominated this year’s Cleantech Open Gobal Ideas Competition in Silicon Valley last month. All three winning start-ups are supported by Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative. - December 13, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Re-Certification
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club was recently re-certified as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. The resort is the only property in Puerto Rico to be certified by Audubon International and one of only 20 properties in the world to achieve Gold Certification in the prestigious Audubon... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
Windstar on Naples Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Windstar on Naples Bay has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
Kelly Petersen Named 2014 President of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Kelly Petersen president of NWP and Tami Hance vice president. Petersen has been an active member of NWP since she joined in 2008. She served the organization as treasurer from 2009 until 2012 where she oversaw member dues and grant accounts. Most... - December 13, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Michael Shermer Joins Tarot Project
World renowned skeptic Michael Shermer joins the cast of Tarot: A Documentary Love Story, produced by Backbone Trail Arts. - December 12, 2013 - Backbone Trail Arts