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Sustainability 101 Course and Certification Now Available
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Institute recently announced a collaboration with NOCTI related to their Sustainability 101 Certification program. Through a partnership with NOCTI, schools will have the option to order the program directly through NOCTI. The program consists of both pre- and... - November 23, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
New Voice for Animals in Michigan: Mi-PACA Organizes Voters, Changes Local Elections
Mi-PACA is Michigan’s only statewide political action committee for animals, organizing voters into voting blocs to effect real change at elections. - November 23, 2013 - Mi-PACA
Wake Education Partnership Releases Charter School Report as State Prepares to Release Next Round of Applicants
New Report Highlights Need to Bring Charter and Traditional Schools Together - November 23, 2013 - Wake Education
Snowmass Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Snowmass 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 2008,... - November 22, 2013 - Audubon International
AIDS Research Alliance Announces 2013 World AIDS Day Concert Honorees: Robin Smalley, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Sir Ian McKellen
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce that its Second Annual World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School will honor three distinguished individuals: Robin Smalley, co-founder of mothers2mothers, and actors Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, widely known for their roles in the “X-Men” films. Currently, they are performing in a two-play repertory of Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land,” and Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” on Broadway. - November 20, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club Earns Recognition from Audubon International
Ridgemark Golf & Country 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,... - November 18, 2013 - Audubon International
Institute of Solar Technology Launches Solar Power Training for Youth
"With globalization around and job potential reducing, unemployment is one of the major problems in India. On the other hand there is huge untapped potential for solar energy utilization at all levels," said Mr. S. Roy, Director of Institute of Solar Technology. IST appeals all unemployed youth to use their energy for self employment in the field of renewable energy. This will give the satisfaction of serving mother earth through eco-friendly technology. - November 18, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
200+ High School Youth Gather to Grant $150,000 to North Carolina Communities
More than 200 youth from across North Carolina will come together to attend the Eighth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. The Summit will occur on November 16th at the Downtown Greensboro Marriott (304 North Greene Street) from 10am to 4pm. - November 13, 2013 - Leading To Change
myclimate and Yunus Social Business Launch "Social Business Climate Innovation Fund"
On the occasion of the Global Social Business Summit in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Swiss climate protection foundation myclimate and Yunus Social Business launched the "Social Business Climate Innovation Fund." Its aim is to support social businesses worldwide, which demonstrably protect the environment. - November 13, 2013 - Foundation myclimate
PFLAG National Celebrates Senate Passage of Inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Bipartisan Vote of 64-32 passes workplace fairness bill in US Senate. Focus now turns to House, push for Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to a vote. - November 09, 2013 - PFLAG National
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event with Watertown Police and Fire
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. Watertown Police and Fire Departments will be there both days. They will have great safety info. and fun for the kids. - November 09, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Committee Announces Awardees for Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
The committee planning Tennessee’s annual Human Rights Day celebration has just released the names of the 2013 awardees. - November 09, 2013 - United for Human Rights
Duke Energy Partners with Enable America to Put Wounded Warriors Back to Work in North Carolina
Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Funded by a $38,000 grant from the Duke Energy... - November 08, 2013 - Enable America
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
A Heartfelt Humanitarian Journey Through Central & South America
A year-long project to seek out stories of healing, the pursuit of passion, and what encourages people to press on. There is a quiet sacredness, a historical plentitude, in the indigenous communities of Central/South America. Join in, and listen. - November 06, 2013 - Go To Be Found
Final Call for Registration to Attend Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Conference on November 6 at UCLA
Southern California sustainable agriculture conference unites innovators and inventors whose vision will provide the answers and approaches necessary to sustainably feed a growing world population. - November 05, 2013 - Seedstock
Local Cancer Patient to Share Story of HOPE at Rochester General Hospital During Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community - November 04, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Living Green Network Donates Over $24,000 for Flood Relief Efforts in Boulder County, CO
The Living Green Foundation has donated over $24,000 in cash for flood relief efforts in Boulder County and has provided over $10,000 in equipment, materials, and supplies to support volunteers offering immediate relief. Over 100 families in Boulder County have been served. Living Green is now shifting its attention toward raising funds for three priorities after the devastating floods that hit Colorado in September. - November 03, 2013 - Living GREEN Foundation
Black Oak Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Signature Certification
Black Oak Golf Club LLC has recently been designated as the first Certified Signature Sanctuary in the state of New Jersey after completing requirements and meeting the strict environmental criteria of the Audubon International Signature Program. To become certified, Signature Program members must... - November 03, 2013 - Audubon International
Owensboro, KY Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The community of Owensboro recently became the first community in Kentucky to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. It is the 14th community in the US to work with Audubon International to move toward environmental, economic, and social sustainability. “We are... - November 02, 2013 - Audubon International
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Riverwood, Florida Earns Audubon Green Community Award
The Riverwood community has earned the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization. Riverwood becomes the first private community in Florida and the third entity in the state to earn the Audubon Green Community Award for their ongoing green... - November 01, 2013 - Audubon International
Our Mother’s Home Receives Lexus as a Donation for the Teen Moms
Karen Watson, Executive Director for Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida, Inc. is pleased to announce the donation of a 1993 Lexus LS 400, valued at $4,000, from Jim Alba, a seasonal Naples, FL resident who found out about Our Mother’s Home through his local car insurance agent,... - October 31, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
No Child Held Back Selects Williston North Dakota School District as First Recipient of the No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant
The No Child Held Back Consortium announces the first, No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant has been awarded to the Williston School District in Williston, North Dakota. The grant will provide $10,000 to the Williston School District #1 to develop and implement an overall technology... - October 31, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Support Environmental Sustainability in the Gambia and Help PRSP to Help Their Community
Repairing water erosion damage to the road and PRSP's buildings in The Gambia to help PRSP to continue to carry out their environmental activities. - October 30, 2013 - PRSP
Award-Winning Outdoor Writer and Businessman Tom Keer Joins Audubon International’s Board of Directors
Audubon International is excited to announce that Tom Keer, Founder and President of The Keer Group, has joined the Board of Directors (Board). In joining Audubon International’s Board of Directors, Tom will be taking over the seat previously held by Jim Becker, President & CEO of EPIC... - October 30, 2013 - Audubon International
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame Announce Collaboration to Allow US Schools to Get a Cost Saving Computers for Any Teacher and Student
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame announce that they will be collaborating together to bring MiniFrame’s SoftXpand software to school districts nationwide. - October 27, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) elected to award its $350,000 gift to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) to expand the organization’s existing Youth Drop In Center on Shirley Street near the University of Nevada Las Vegas. New Vista Ranch will receive a $30,000 NWP... - October 26, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Living Waters for the World Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Clean Water
Living Waters for the World (LWW) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year of providing clean water systems to 500 communities around the world. LWW is a mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that provides sustainable clean water to communities in need while fostering long-term... - October 26, 2013 - Living Waters for the World
Autistic Children Can Make Friends
Free parent workshop on autism and social development. - October 25, 2013 - The Friendship Network for Children
Enable America Pays Tribute to Congressman C.W. Bill Young
Enable America is paying tribute this week to Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. A longtime member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, where he focused on spending to support American troops and the military, the congressman passed away last week at age 82. “We have lost a... - October 25, 2013 - Enable America
High Schoolers Donate Basketballs to West Valley Boys and Girls Club
Kids helping kids! Youth at the West Valley Boys and Girls Club were happy recipients of new basketballs donated by Hoops with Heart, a non-profit-pending organization founded by a teenager from Sierra Canyon High School. - October 24, 2013 - Hoops with Heart
STOMP Out Bullying™ and Love Our Children USA™ Honored as 2013 Top-Rated Nonprofit
STOMP Out Bullying and Love Our Children USA announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2013 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - October 19, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for Emerald Necklace Tot Park and Trail at Newly Renovated Pixley Park in City of Maywood
October 23rd from 10am-11am, Amigos de los Rios, the City of Maywood, and First5LA and Supervisor Gloria Molina–County First District invite the local community to attend a Ribbon Cutting “Re-Opening Ceremony” of Pixley “Bunny” Park, Maywood, CA. - October 17, 2013 - Amigos de los Rios
Enable America Thanks Corporate Employers on Disability Mentoring Day
On the occasion of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this week’s Disability Mentoring Day, Enable America is congratulating its corporate supporters for their inclusion initiatives over the past 12 months. “We are bridge builders, but that would not be possible... - October 16, 2013 - Enable America
1 Million Euthanized Pit Bulls Remembered in Candlelight Vigil
First Annual - Light for the Lost Candlelight Vigil to be Held in Atlanta to Remember 1 Million Euthanized Pit Bulls - October 11, 2013 - Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue
Dr. Marehalli Prasad to Deliver Prestigious Memorial Lecture at 2013 Acoustics Conference in India
Distinguished lecture to discuss the significance of acoustical design in religious spaces. - October 11, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
4th Annual Hearts of Love Gala Raises Funds for Teen Mothers in Need
Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida, Inc. hosts their 4th annual Hearts of Love Gala featuring a stunning performance by the famous Flying Wallendas on Saturday, February 22, 2014. The event takes place at 6 p.m. at the Sanibel Harbour Resort. In addition to an unforgettable opportunity to... - October 11, 2013 - Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida
Dr. Hongbin Li Awarded 2013 IEEE Jack Neubauer Award for Cognitive Radio Innovation
Groundbreaking cognitive radio research advances technology for wireless network access. - October 10, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
YES! Returned to Emmys to Sharing HOPE and Awareness for People Living with Liver Tumors
Group of cancer patients experiences a day without cancer on the red carpet at The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. - October 05, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
AmpleHarvest.org to be Recognized for Exceptional Service by Points of Light
Honorees to include New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Citi and cancer survivor, Amy Paterson - October 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Dr. Darinka Dentcheva Awarded NSF Grant to Aid High-Stakes Decision Making
Mathematical models quantify risk over time as they predict future states of real-world systems. - October 04, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library
PFLAG – Rehoboth Beach Meeting - New Day, New Time, New Location... The next PFLAG - Rehoboth Beach Meeting is on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 6 PM at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave Lewes, DE 19958. Bring a friend or two or more. All are Welcome. Parents, Families and Friends of... - October 04, 2013 - PFLAG- Rehoboth Beach
Salmon Watch Reconnects with Alumni After 20 Years
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Oregon-grown environmental-education program has started a Facebook campaign to reconnect with its thousands of alumni. - October 03, 2013 - World Salmon Council
AFCI Reaches Out to Parents on National Coming Out Day
The Association for Family and Community Integrity, Inc. provides education to parents of LGBT youth. - October 03, 2013 - AFCI, Inc.
Laverne Cox to Speak at Spirit Day in South Carolina
Laverne Cox, transgender advocate and star of the hit series, "Orange is the New Black" will speak at a Spirit Day rally aimed at ending bullying among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) youth in South Carolina on October 17. - October 03, 2013 - We Are Family
Enable America Employment Support Programs for Veterans Profiled in Nationwide Television Broadcast
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be featured this week on “Hiring America,” a television program that highlights employment support for military veterans. The program will debut in a nationwide broadcast this... - October 02, 2013 - Enable America
Crossing Boundaries, Forging Friendships: Area Pastors to Exchange Pulpits October 13
First-ever Presbytery Communion Sunday Clergy Exchange to see 13 Presbyterian ministers rotate among churches in Central New Jersey area from Trenton to Milford to Kendall Park. - October 02, 2013 - The Presbytery of New Brunswick
Changing Minds Through Jesus Christ Announces the Save a Life Campaign
Announcing the "Save A Life Campaign" and the launch of a new web site to identify the cause of a problem that is affecting everyone in America. - September 30, 2013 - ChangingMindsThroughJesusChrist.com