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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
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
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as the 2013 Company of the Year Finalist by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has been recognized as a “2013 Company of The Year” finalist by The American... - May 17, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
The New Initiative; Audubon Outdoors Views Nature Awareness and Involvement a Must
The organization recognizes the breadth of the problems faced by humanity, but the fact of the matter is that efforts must be made and ISC-Audubon has decided that the time is now, and in doing so they created Audubon Outdoors. - May 16, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Night of Promise Debuts New School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Quakerdale, a statewide family services organization in Iowa debuts Promise Academy Pleasant Hill, a new school for students grades 6-12 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The public is encouraged to check out the school at A Night of Promise! - May 15, 2013 - Quakerdale
Friends in Adoption to Host Free Adoption Information Meetings Across NY State
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, not-for-profit domestic infant adoption agency with a 30 plus year history, is holding a number of free adoption information meetings throughout New York State, to educate prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The events will be held in Syracuse,... - May 14, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay and Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law: LGBT Network
Lesbian Couple Refused Flat for Being Gay; Manx Politicians Pledge to Change the Law - May 14, 2013 - LGBT Network
Fairfax Pride President Issues Statement Regarding Governor Bob McDonnell's Recognition of May 2013 as Foster Care Month
The President of Fairfax Pride released a statement today pointing out the discrepancy between Governor Bob McDonnell's statement proclaiming May 2013 as Foster Care Month in the Commonwealth, and the law signed by the Governor and enacted in July 2012 allowing agencies to prevent LGBT individuals from adopting. - May 12, 2013 - Fairfax Pride
Special Needs Parent Coaches Receive National Support
Tom and Julie Meekins, of March Forth Family, LLC, have been invited into the National Center for Biblical Parenting as their new Special Needs Specialists. They work with parents and caregivers who are struggling with their special needs or challenging children. - May 11, 2013 - March Forth Family
Engeye, Inc. Announces New Executive Director
A Bold, Visionary Step Toward Growth and Sustainability - May 11, 2013 - Engeye
Startup Greener50 Connects People to Eco-Friendly Businesses
A duo based in Colorado is challenging the idea that business and the environment don't mix. Greener50, founded by Rick Oberreuter and Matt Neidenberg, is a website that connects eco-minded people, businesses, and organizations together. The concept of greener50 is simple; Find > Learn >... - May 10, 2013 - greener50
"Take the Pledge" Anti-Homophobia Campaign Campaign Launched by Two Fifteen Year Old Straight Teens with the LGBT Network
Two heterosexual teenagers, Nathan and Ross have launched a campaign to encourage people to "Take The Pledge" in support of the LGBTQ community. The web based campaign on www.skelat.com/LGBTQ.html urges supporters to download a template which has space for their name and a paragraph on... - May 10, 2013 - LGBT Network
HDFC Life Initiates CSR Project Swabhimaan with SOS Children’s Villages of India
HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, today extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Swabhimaan, to SOS Children’s Villages of India. The project will begin with supporting the education of 300 vulnerable children in 4 locations including... - May 09, 2013 - SOS Village
Hurricane Nominated for PetSafe “Bark for Your Park” Contest
Hurricane, Utah has been nominated for the PetSafe "Bark for Your Park" contest with a chance to win a $100,000 dog park. - May 09, 2013 - Because Animals Matter
Annual Run to Benefit HeartShare and the Breezy Point CoOp
Run...Rebuild...Revive - May 08, 2013 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event in Redwood City CA
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Redwood City Police Department and Honda of Redwood City for a free and fun child safety weekend. - May 06, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event Visits Hillside, NJ
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - May 06, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Local Organizations, Businesses Unite to Produce the Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt
Far-ranging geography game promotes awareness of nature, culture, history in northern New Jersey. - May 06, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
"Urban Philadelphia Web Film Series Launches Episode 1" Series Will Help Communities Better Respond to the Needs of Youth
Philadelphia Filmmakers, Musicians, and Youth Service Providers collaborate to bring uplifting web series to the urban masses. In response to the urgent need to better connect with youth ages 16 to 25 and offer alternatives to engaging with them "CASES" the web series has been created and produced by the DK Interprises, Inc. The production team is poised to premiere its first episode in May, 2013. Go to: http://casestheseries.com to view the Trailer. - May 05, 2013 - DK Interprises Inc.
Alabama Legislators Support Creating a Clinical Center for Fibromyalgia, ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lyme Disease Patients
On April 30, the Alabama legislature passed a resolution saying the governor and all other interested parties should work toward creating a center and improving access to knowledgeable health care for patients with neuro-endocrine-immune diseases, including fibromyalgia, ME/CFS and Lyme disease. A... - May 05, 2013 - PANDORA Org
NOGLSTP and National Engineers Week Foundation Honors Georgia Tech Engineering Student Scholarship for LGBT Engineering Student
Today’s college engineering students are already hard at work shaping the world of tomorrow. In recognition of their commitment, accomplishments and potential, National Engineers Week Foundation and its partners are honoring 15 of the most promising engineering students from the United States... - May 05, 2013 - National Organization of Gay & Lesbian Scienists and Technical Professionals
ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
The ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament was the first of its kind, and was one part of the not-for-profit organizations efforts aimed at making people aware of sustainability and to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. - May 04, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
NASCAR’s Clean Air Tree Planting Program and Dover International Speedway to Participate in Tree Planting at Central Delaware Soccer Association Park on Friday, May 3
Dover International Speedway staff and volunteers will take part in NASCAR Green’s Clean Air Tree Planting Program at the Central Delaware Soccer Association (CDSA) on Friday, May 3. The NASCAR program aims to offset emissions released during a race weekend at the Monster Mile, as well as... - May 03, 2013 - CDSA Soccer
New Online Resource Trains Hospital Staff on Disability Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion is announcing a new online training: Inclusive Health Care, a disability-awareness training for hospital staff. - May 03, 2013 - Institute for Community Inclusion
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2013 - Eighth Annual Awards
May 12th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time we celebrate Mothers not just for their love and nurturing, but their selfless acts and their ability to give to others. - May 02, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in Westbury and Oyster Bay
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - May 02, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Enable America Urges Florida Governor to Sign Bill Banning "Retardation"
Today the Florida State House unanimously passed a bill that will eliminate the phrase “mental retardation” from state law, sending the measure onto Governor Rick Scott for his signature. Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with... - May 02, 2013 - Enable America
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Tyler TX Volunteer Firefighter Opens Wildlife Control Business
Twelve-year volunteer firefighter opens Wildlife Control business in Tyler, TX to control armadillos, gophers, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bat, and squirrels that are causing problems. - May 01, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Enable America Endorses Bob Woodruff Foundation Recommendations in Support of Employment for Wounded Warriors
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is endorsing recommendations made by the executive director of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Anne Marie Dougherty, who wrote there are “three steps we must take right now to soften the landing... - May 01, 2013 - Enable America
Model Alyssa Miller and Jameel McClain, #53 Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Champion XLVII Join STOMP Out Bullying™ as Global Ambassadors
STOMP Out Bullying™ is thrilled to announce its newest Global Ambassadors, Alyssa Miller and Jameel McClain. Both Alyssa and Jameel are determined to shed light on the important subject of Bullying and Cyberbullying and those affected by it. “We are delighted that both Alyssa and... - April 30, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
Luray and Page County, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites the public to attend the official designation of the town of Luray and Page County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on May 11, 2013 at 1:45 p.m. - April 27, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
“Out to Innovate” Scholarships for LGBT STEM Students
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) announced today funding for the 2013 NOGLSTP Out To Innovate Scholarships funded by the Motorola Solutions Foundation. The... - April 27, 2013 - National Organization of Gay & Lesbian Scienists and Technical Professionals
La Carlota City Entries Bag Over-All Winners in Philippine Youth Green Art Competition
The recently concluded Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Inter-city Painting Competition with the theme "Climate Change in the Eyes of a Child" yielded a very interesting result. Nine winning entries from La Carlota, Kabankalan and Himamaylan Cities who were the top three winners in their... - April 27, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.