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Stevens Student Wins Scholarship from Association of Old Crows

Tim Weeks, a senior Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering major at Stevens Institute Technology, has been selected as a winner of the 2012 Scholarship Award competition of the Metropolitan Club Chapter of the Association of Old Crows. - November 18, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

GEF Institute’s Sustainability Education Available Free to Tennessee’s K-12 Schools

Seeking educators take advantage of online professional development and green building curriculum. - November 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of Last Year's Successful "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative

Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org

Himalayan Charity Uses New Technology to Support Tradition: Institute for Compassionate Living Receives Global Support Through Internet Crowdfunding

The Dharmalaya Institute, a small sustainable village development charity in the Indian Himalayas, is finding unprecedented support through a new crowdfunding campaign. The Dharmalaya Institute partnered with the Earthville Network, a US-based nonprofit organization, to create life-changing service-learning programs for Indian and international participants. By the just the fifth day of a three-week campaign, the Institute had already received 75% of its fundraising goal. - November 16, 2012 - Earthville

Nicklaus Design Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member

By joining as a Platinum Member, Nicklaus Design has joined the growing network of businesses, municipalities, non-profits and others who are actively showing their support of Audubon Lifestyles and The International Sustainability (ISC-Audubon). - November 15, 2012 - ISC-Audubon

Inaugural World AIDS Day Concert in Downtown Los Angeles Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente

On Friday, November 30th, AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This community event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 14, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance

Kona Irrigation Supply Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member

Kona Irrigation Supply recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member - November 14, 2012 - ISC-Audubon

Social+ ("Social Positive") Launched: Campaign Increases Awareness About the Social Impact of Everyday Decisions and Actions

Social+ (“social positive”) is a new social marketing campaign from The Fruition Coalition. Social+ builds upon the idea of being carbon neutral. People who are Social+ aim to have a net positive social impact by considering the environmental and human impact of everyday decisions and... - November 14, 2012 - The Fruition Coalition

Male Sexual Abuse Conference in New York City November 15-18 at John Jay College

The 13th International MaleSurvivor Conference will be held in New York City from November 15-18 at John Jay College. It is the only conference of its kind that brings together survivors, psychologists, social workers, academic researchers, members of the law enforcement community, and friends of the cause to share information regarding their efforts to help survivors of sexual abuse. Currently, it is believed that at least 1 in 6 males are sexually abused before the age of 16. - November 12, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Australian Parliament is Meeting with Beyond Bullies to Discuss Sexting Issues

Sexting is a growing problem that is hard to regulate in the United States and abroad. The Parliament of Victoria Australia’s Law Reform Committee is meeting with Beyond Bullies to discuss sexting among adolescents and teens. The committee intends to travel to Canada and the United States to gain an international perspective on legislative and policy responses to sexting and cyber-bullying. - November 12, 2012 - Beyond Bullies

Enable America Salutes Military Veterans and Promotes Employment Opportunities

In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America is saluting all those who have served in the U.S. military, and is reaffirming its commitment to improve job opportunities for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. “On this day we pause to honor all men and women who have served in... - November 11, 2012 - Enable America

Stevens Expert Joins International Panel on Nutrient Sustainability

Dr. David A. Vaccari of Stevens Institute of Technology is working on an international project funded by the National Science Foundation titled “Coordinating Phosphorus Research to Create a Sustainable Food System,” the goal of which is to identify and implement solutions to ensure the responsible use and conservation of phosphorus. - November 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Enable America Congratulates Voters for Advancing the Rights of People with Disabilities

Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, congratulates voters for advancing the rights of people with disabilities in two 2012 election issues. “This was a historic election, with... - November 09, 2012 - Enable America

Appalachian Trail Conservancy is Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2013 Trail Projects in North Carolina

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2013 Appalachian Trail (A.T.) License Plate Grant Program are currently being accepted until Monday, January 7, 2013. The ATC will be awarding a total of $35,000 for a broad range of A.T. related projects in... - November 08, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Professional Landcare Network Member Terracare Associates Receives Recognition for Environmental Impact

Terracare Associates was excited to be part of an exceptional group of landscaping companies honored by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) in their Environmental Improvement Awards (EIA) program this year. Terracare Associates (TCA) was recognized as a PLANET AEF Ambassador, which awards... - November 08, 2012 - Terracare Associates

In the Aftermath of Sandy, a Community Comes Together

Hurricane Sandy hit the Stevens and Hoboken community hard, leaving chaos and wreckage in its wake. Hoboken residents, Stevens students, and volunteers from all over the area poured out generosity and support. Additionally, Stevens faculty have been contributing their expertise to help the world understand the scope and severity of Hurricane Sandy. - November 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

New Equestrian Tool Removes Horse Droppings from the Trail Safely, Swiftly and Without Rider Dismount

Equestrian Impact on Trails Reduced, Horse and Rider Safety Maintained, Relationships with Other User Groups Improved and Trail Vistas Preserved. - November 07, 2012 - Barn Buddies Boutique

Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption

Beyond Bullies Kicks Off Anti Bullying Week with Talks with University High School About Teen Leadership Program

Studies indicate middle school students are most vulnerable to attack, addiction, peer pressure and lower grades. The Beyond Bullies Teen Leadership program addresses these issues as well as subjects, such as sexting and cyber bullying that are taught and implemented to keep students safe and well equipped. Teen leaders will fill this tech void while integrating creative methods to reach children. Beyond Bullies discusses the program at University High during first day of anti-bullying week. - November 06, 2012 - Beyond Bullies

November is Enable America's 4th Annual "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"

Enable America, a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is proud to announce this month as its 4th annual Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month. In November the organization’s programming will be committed to... - November 04, 2012 - Enable America

Grant Available to Local Communities to Preserve and Promote Natural and Cultural Assets

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is now accepting applications for the Appalachian Trail and Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Assistance Mini-Grant Program until December 31, 2012. - November 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Advocates Against Human Trafficking Celebrate One Year Anniversary

The Michigan Rescue and Restore Coalition will celebrate a year as a grassroot humanitarian organization on the front line fighting against human trafficking in the State of Michigan. - November 03, 2012 - Michigan Rescue and Restore Coalition

U.S. Gas & Electric Provides Assistance to Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy

U.S. Gas & Electric Helps Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy - November 03, 2012 - U.S. Gas & Electric

Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Honors Heroes of the Past and Future

Human Rights Day is set for December 10, 2012 from 4-6pm at the North Police Precinct in Nashville. - November 03, 2012 - United for Human Rights

Wake Education Partnership Honors Virginia Parker with 2012 Vernon Malone Friend of Education Award

Director of Strategic Partnerships for The Wake Tech Foundation Receives Annual Honor for Support of Public Education - November 01, 2012 - Wake Education

The Ladder is Always There: Join VIDA and Guests for Cocktails and Conversation on November 9, 2012

VIDA – Women in Literary Arts is pleased to host “The Ladder is Always There: Join VIDA and Guests for Cocktails and Conversation” on Friday, November 9, at New York University’s Lillian Vernon House. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists and guests are... - October 30, 2012 - VIDA

Free2Luv, Global Nonprofit Dedicated to Ending Bullying and Spreading Love, Offers Bullying Solution

In celebration of their first anniversary, Free2Luv, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bullying, spreading love and stopping hate, will release Free2Luv Anthem single November 15, 2012 to raise funds for their bullying prevention program. This much anticipated song celebrates Everyone's individuality and freedom to love both themselves and others. The Free2Luv Anthem is an upbeat, dance tune written by award-winning hip hop artist, Saidat & performed by Saidat and Gabbie Rae. - October 28, 2012 - Free2Luv

New Washington Student Mountain Bike League Gives Middle and High School Students a Fun Way to Get Active Outdoors

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is launching the Washington Student League next month to get more middle school and high school aged kids active outdoors and in the woods riding bikes. Kids are welcome to participate even if the have no desire to race. The league includes leadership and stewardship components as well. - October 27, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Building Peaceful Families Named Beneficiary of Whole Foods Market Campbell "Nickels for Nonprofits" Program

Whole Foods Market in Campbell has named BPF the beneficiary of their Nickels for Nonprofits program for the entire holiday season. Through January 20, 2013, each time a customer donates the nickel they would otherwise receive for using their own bag, that nickel will be passed along to support BPF. - October 27, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families

Solar Planet Boosts Community Impact with a New Solar Referral Network

Solar Planet (www.solarplanet.net) is refreshing their focus in the renewable energy marketplace with a shift from education to action. Solar Planet is your solar source for installation, education, and inspiration. - October 26, 2012 - Solar Planet

AmpleHarvest.org Receives $50,000 Grant from Newman's Own Foundation

Grant Award as Part of Nutrition Initiative - October 25, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org

Maritime Researchers Prepare New York City and Boston for Flooding

In New York City and Boston alone, billions of dollars of urban infrastructure lie less than 4 meters above sea level, leaving the cities and its residents susceptible to coastal flooding and storm surges. Rising sea levels caused by climate change makes the two major metropolitan cities even more... - October 25, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Living Plant Wall Helps Win Best Scenic Design Emmy Award for "The Nate Berkus Show"

Floral design expert, Trish O'Sullivan, was instrumental in creating the Emmy award-winning "Nate Berkus Show" set for its 2010 and 2011 seasons with an eco-friendly, green living wall. - October 24, 2012 - Trish O'Sullivan Design Group

Treasure Island Management Ltd. Announces New Chairman of the Board, Mark M. Moskowitz

Treasure Island Management, Ltd., a Belizean corporation, has appointed its new Chairman of Board, Mr. Mark M. Moskowitz - October 24, 2012 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.

Technological Breakthrough Promises Safer Medical Implants

Dr. Mathew Libera awarded patent for innovative technology that repels bacteria, delivers localized antibiotics, and assists bone cell adhesion, sparing patients further surgery to replace an infected implant. - October 24, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Organic Recycling Start-Up Launches $100K Crowdfunding Campaign

Organic waste recycling start-up, Re-Nuble, has launched an aggressive $100,000 crowdfunding campaign to finance its mission of redefining the meaning of waste – starting with the nation’s capital. - October 24, 2012 - Re-Nuble

Clean Technology Council Hosts Presentation on How to Grow Your Business in Tough Economic Times

Keynote speaker’s organization helped create 67,098 new jobs in 2011. - October 21, 2012 - Clean Technology Council

Appalachian Trail Long-Distance Hiking Workshop

The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length. This one-day workshop will provide information and tips to hikers of all experience levels who are considering hiking the A.T. - October 20, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply Company Award $5,000 Green Thumb Challenge Grant to Green Chimneys School

National grant award recognizes successful youth garden projects that incorporate education. - October 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA

Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program in Cherry Hill, NJ

After 10 years providing Operation Kidsafe Safety Programs free to families in North America, Operation Kidsafe will pass the one million children safe guarded mark. 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. - October 18, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Wins Simcyp Academic IVIVE Award

Hamner Team Honored for Most Informative Scientific Report at Recent Consortium Meeting - October 18, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences

Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Markham

Operation Kidsafe announces one of the first Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Toronto area starting on November 7, 2012. That location is in Markham, Ontario at Don Valley North Toyota Scion, 3300 Steeles Ave E. Markham ON L3R 1G9 (905) 475-0722. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - October 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Local Merchants Host Community Jack-O'-Lantern Contest

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with local merchants, invites the public to participate in the Community Jack-O’-Lantern Contest held from October 26-27, 2012 at the ATC Visitor Center, located at 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV. This event is free and open to the... - October 17, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions

Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.

United Nations Association Joins 2012 Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Committee

The Nashville Cordell-Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association will participate in the planning of this year’s Human Rights Day celebration on December 10. - October 15, 2012 - United for Human Rights

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program

Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

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