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Amnesty International Prepares for Tennessee Conference
Amnesty International is preparing for a statewide human rights conference at the end of September 2013. - June 29, 2013 - Nashville Amnesty
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft
Maine VLMP Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft - June 28, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
Canada Will Remain Below the World Growth in Most Renewable Energies
New international data predict that Canada will lag most other nations in the growth of electricity from renewable energy sources, which must serve as a "wake up" call for more action, says the canadian association for renewable energies. - June 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Former Pro Mountain Bikers to Guest Coach at Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s 2-Day Skills Clinic
Mountain Bikers of all abilities are invited to join former Pro Racers Kat Sweet of Sweetlines, Simon Lawton of Fluidride, and the certified Evergreen Mountain Bike coaches for this special Skills Clinic. - June 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
The Landings Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island recently became the first community in Georgia to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. "As a representative of The Landings Association, we are very pleased that this group of staff,... - June 23, 2013 - Audubon International
Kickstarter Campaign Will Conserve Energy and Save Money
The rising heat in Arizona means rising energy bills. Two Arizona entrepreneurs aim combat rising energy bills with a low cost, intelligent air filter monitor. - June 23, 2013 - Innovation Play LLC
P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Pioneer Joining World Vision
World Vision is currently the largest nongovernmental rural water provider in the world. - June 21, 2013 - World Vision US
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Audubon International Certified Member Merion Golf Club Hosts U.S. Open
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is hosting the U.S. Open from June 13-16, 2013. Merion is recognized by Audubon International for their accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of Merion’s most... - June 16, 2013 - Audubon International
San Diego CA Retired Army First Sergeant Opens Wildlife Control Business
As a wildlife management professional, Vince Piyamanothamkul believes it is important to give people accurate information about the animals that inhabit Southern California. Although sometimes a nuisance, these animals are just trying to find a place to live, to forage for food, and nurture their young. - June 14, 2013 - A All Animal Control
NC State’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course Receives Audubon International Signature Certification
The Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University earned Signature Certification from Audubon International. - June 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Environment Commissioner Underscores Association's Call for Green Heat
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner criticizes the lack of support for green heat options from renewable energy; calls subsidy for solar PV "perverse" because it excludes solar thermal. - June 13, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Canada Fails to Make Top-Ten in Green Power Consumption
Annual review tracks the good news in solar and wind, and the bad news in biofuels for Canada and all countries around the world. - June 12, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2013 "Top Community Dads Award" Winners
Ten outstanding Bay Area men inducted into The Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame. - June 12, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
Geoaxioma Philippine Permaculture Project “Plant The Trees And Light The Villages” Breaks More Records
The Record Breaking Tree Planting in May 2013, Makes This Project the Most Successful in Southern Mindanao Delivering Not Only Money to the Planting Families But Much Needed Solar Lights, Which Have a 20-Year Life Span. - June 12, 2013 - Bentley House International Corp
Two College Students Named to National Non-Profit Board of Directors
John Wirges, a junior at Hampden-Sydney College, and Janelle Rouse, a sophomore at Widener University have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic excellence and foster respect, responsibility, honesty, diligence, service and citizenship. - June 11, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Domestic Violence Survivor Brings Global Concert to Buffalo for 4th Year
Suzanne Perry has been to hell, and spent 22 years there. Luckily, she's made it back. After a year of soul-searching, she found herself and began her march in the name of all who have been overtaken and abused in their lives. From a suburb just outside of Buffalo, New York, USA, the 4th annual concert to commemorate all who have lost their voice, all who are in limbo, and all who have survived through domestic violence will take place. - June 11, 2013 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Red Window Project Launches Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk for Trafficking Survivors
Stomp for Freedom 5k Run/Walk in San Francisco Bay Area on September 7 lets participants spend the summer seeking donations from friends and family to support Red Window Project's restoration services for survivors of human trafficking and criminal exploitation. - June 10, 2013 - Red Window Project
Joan Duffell Named to National Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joan Cole Duffell, Executive Director of the Committee for Children, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC. CEP works with schools across the nation to develop strategies that reinforce academic... - June 10, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Promising Practices in Character Education Announced for 2013
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) has announced that it will award 262 Promising Practices to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations from across the United States as well as from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and New Zealand. This year’s winning practices include unique anti-bullying programs, creative ways to integrate character and academic subjects, effective strategies for developing student leadership, and activities that build community – within the school and beyond. - June 09, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton to Appear on Opening Night of RENT on Friday June 14th, a Fundraiser Benefiting AIDS Research Alliance
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) announced today that on Friday evening, June 14th, actor/activist LeVar Burton will appear on Opening Night of RENT at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. A portion of the proceeds from this performance and the performances on June 15th and 16th will benefit AIDS Research... - June 08, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Sustainability Certification Programs Now Offered at No Additional Cost to ISC-Audubon Platinum Members
These programs include; The Sustainable Golf Facility Program, The Sustainable Equestrian Facility Program, The Sustainable Landscapes Programs, The Sustainable Homes Programs, and the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary Programs. - June 07, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
U.S. Gas & Electric Re-Launches as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York
U.S. Gas & Electric will officially operate as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York. - June 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Dr. Malinovskaya Presented Ultracold Quantum Research at Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, presented her innovative work on ultracold dynamics and decoherence at the influential Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP). Hundreds of theoretical physicists and other scientists came from all over the... - June 06, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Longtime Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Manager Bob Monley Retires
Bob Monley has announced his retirement after serving nearly nine years as general manager of FPPC, Farm Pilot Project Coordination, a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research. ”Our many advancements in developing clean water and nutrient management technology would not... - June 05, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Humanitarian Organization Raises Awareness, Funds for Guatemalan Projects
Humanity First Guatemala Executive Director to speak in Chicago about humanitarian projects. - June 05, 2013 - Humanity First
AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry
Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Former NFL Great Scholarship Fund to Host Free Youth Football Camp
CAMP 76 was created in memory of former University of Tennessee Volunteer and National Football League player Harry Galbreath. The purpose of the camp is to assist in the development of children who want to excel both on and off the field through football. - June 04, 2013 - Tennessee Urban Resource Center
Carolina RailHawks Partner with Enable America in Support of Employment for People with Disabilities
Furthering their commitment to increase the employment of people with disabilities, the Carolina RailHawks are partnering with Enable America on a promotion that will help support the non-profit organization’s Career Mentoring Day and Job Skills Workshop programs for those who are disabled,... - June 02, 2013 - Enable America
Dr. David Hardy Joins AIDS Research Alliance's Board; Brings 30+ Years HIV Medical Experience
AIDS Research Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a very experienced HIV researcher and physician to their Board of Directors. Dr. David Hardy, the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of... - June 01, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
STOMP Out Bullying™ Chosen as Beneficiary of The Sephora Values Inside Out Program
The Values Inside Out program matches individual Sephora stores with local non-profits. Sephora Fifth Avenue New York City chose STOMP Out Bullying as their charity to help educate, raise and raise awareness to end bullying and cyberbullying. - June 01, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Teachers Awarded More Than $70,000 in Classroom Grants Through Business Investments in Partnership
Wake Education Partnership Contributes Grants to 34 Wake County School Teachers. - June 01, 2013 - Wake Education
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 8th at the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
The whole family is invited to King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah for a full day of mountain bike trail riding, competitions, kid’s events and fun in the great outdoors. - June 01, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
NFL Pro Bowler Marcedes Lewis to Host the Giving Voices 2013 Gifting Lounge
NFL Pro-bowl player, Marcedes Lewis will host The Giving Voices 2013 ESPY’S Gifting Lounge and Pre-Party in support of charity GO Campaign, July 16. - May 31, 2013 - Giving Voices
Mother Nature, Morristown, and the Revolutionary War Soldier
Great Swamp Watershed Association and Morristown NHP partner to tell the story of George Washington’s Jockey Hollow Encampment of 1779-80. - May 31, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
P.F. Chang’s and Free2Luv Rock Seattle with Free Anti-bullying Concert
Free2Luv, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to ending bullying, and P.F. Chang’s presents “ROCK YOUR OWN LYRICS” concert featuring Gabbie Rae in Seattle, June 23rd at 2 p.m. at the Westlake Center. - May 30, 2013 - Free2Luv
Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr. as one of several esteemed keynote speakers at the 2013 National Forum on Character Education, taking place Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. Dr. Franklin, the 10th president of Morehouse College, the nation’s... - May 30, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Renewable Energy is Declining in Canada
The share of renewable energy in Canada continues to decline as a percentage of total energy consumption, in sharp contrast to the growth rates in most developed nations. Data released today by the World Bank indicate that Canada may be a barrier in the UN goal to double the share of renewables in global energy mix by 2030. - May 30, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Contest Focuses in on Preservation Success Story in New Jersey's Great Swamp
Great Swamp Watershed Association holds first public event at 113 acres of newly preserved wetlands, meadows, and forest in Harding Township, NJ. - May 28, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
Plant Mangroves in the Sundarbans with a Few Clicks
www.grow-trees.com has planted over 431,000 trees in the periphery of tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, common land of villages and holy environments through the support of 140 companies and thousands of individuals. It is an Official Partner of WWF’s Cities for Forests Campaign, a Tree Planting Partner of the United Nations Environment Program’s Billion Tree Program and an Official Partner of United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. - May 28, 2013 - Grow-Trees.com
Domestic Violence Community NPO with Global Message Selected Best of 2013
OP Music House, a community-based nonprofit organization carrying a global message, "Love shouldn't hurt," has been selected for its second year in a row as Orchard Park's Best of in the Community Organization category. - May 23, 2013 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Crisis
Dr. Julie Pullen of Stevens Institute of Technology is an expert in modeling chemical, biological, and radiological dispersion in coastal cities. The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society has published her analysis of the response to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Crisis. - May 23, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Raleigh's Top Horse Farms Says "It's Never Too Late!"
Whispering Hope Stables is excited to announce the start of their "Never Too Late" Training Program for women having the desire to get-up in the saddle. "As a mom of two young children, I found that there are things in our lives that we once did, but have stopped because of the high... - May 22, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
VGIF Secures New Executive Director to Guide Organizational Growth
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) – supporting women and girls in developing countries since 1968 – welcomed Elisabet Eklind as its new Executive Director on May 13, 2013. Ms. Eklind brings more than 20 years experience in nonprofit management and leadership, as well... - May 22, 2013 - VGIF
Sheldrake Environmental Center is Teaming Up with 2bpresent to Offer This Guided Nature Walk and Meditation Experience
Research has shown that spending time in nature has a healing quality that can help people be more peaceful and calm, in what is the very hectic and stressful lifestyle of modern days. Join Sheldrake Environmental Center educator Jenny Geer and 2bpresent meditation instructors, Cheryl Brause and... - May 21, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
STOMP Out Bullying™ Joins America’s Promise Alliance and Its Grad Nation Campaign
At Home, in School and in our Communities STOMP Out Bullying Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - May 20, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs
There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
SOS Children’s Village & FSP Mothers Celebrate International Family Day Together
SOS Children’s Villages of India celebrated International Family Day with FSP (Family Strengthening Programme) Mothers and SOS Mothers at Greenfields. - May 19, 2013 - SOS Village