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The Highland Support Project Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the Start of a New Maya Long Count Cycle at AlterNatives
The Highland Support Project celebrates its 20th anniversary and the end of the Maya 13-bak'tun cycle with festivities at local fair trade store AlterNatives in Richmond, Virginia. - December 16, 2012 - Highland Support Project
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy to Host Grant Symposium Jan. 15, Realigns Grant Criteria; Past NWP Grant Recipients Can Reapply After Seven Year Hiatus
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has amended the NWP Grant baseline criteria to now allow a past NWP grant winning agency to reapply after seven years and to express a preference to projects that rely on NWP for a minimum of 30 percent of the total proposal. “Each year NWP makes... - December 16, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Max Healthcare's Group of Hospitals Selects Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd. to Complete an Assessment of Its Energy Use
Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, has been selected by Max Healthcare to assess its hospitals’ energy use. Energy Advantage will conduct a benchmark assessment across three of Max Healthcare’s largest... - December 16, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Stevens Wins NSF Grant for International, Multidisciplinary Partnership to Study the Amazon River
Dr. Michael Bruno leads cross-disciplinary effort to observe and model a globally critical coastal maritime system. - December 15, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Kids on Consumer Overload? It’s Time to Get Back Outside & Explore Nature’s Gifts at Sheldrake Environmental Center
This time of year, when it can be especially hard for kids to find a commercial-free zone, Sheldrake gets them outside to explore nature's gifts. - December 14, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Game Company Saves the World One Tree at a Time, Plants a Tree for Every New Person Playing Social Game GreenSpace™
Game Developer RocketOwl Inc.™ calls on gamers and media around the world to help plant 250,000 trees through social game GreenSpace by the end of the year. - December 14, 2012 - RocketOwl Inc
A Celebration Raises $73,000 for HeartShare
The holiday season kicked off with a bang as 200 supporters of HeartShare Human Services of New York gathered for a Celebration of Hope, Thanks and Giving. The evening raised $73,000 for HeartShare and included the presentation of three awards, a silent auction, wine tasting with a free raffle, and... - December 13, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
STOMP Out Bullying™ and Love Our Children USA™ Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
New GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews. - December 11, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Pure Hedonist Omnimedia Announces the Launch of Lillie
First Issue Debuts December 10, 2012 - December 10, 2012 - Lillie Magazine
National Effort Launched to Name Malala Yousafzai TIME’s Person of the Year
A network of U.S. women state legislators and a national nonprofit issue an official letter of endorsement to TIME’s editors and gain public support. - December 09, 2012 - Women's Action for New Directions (WAND)
Plant Trees 4 Life: A Great Gift for the Ones You Love and the Planet that Needs Our Love
Plant Trees 4 Life, a company based in Aspen, Colorado, has redefined the whole conceptual approach to gift giving this holiday season. - December 08, 2012 - Plant Trees 4 Life
Nazanin Ford Named 2013 President of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Nazanin Ford president, Kelly Petersen vice president, Melissa Attanasio treasurer and Julie Robinson secretary. Ford has been an active member of NWP since 2008. She has served the organization as the education and events chair which oversees the... - December 07, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces Integrated Biology Initiative
Multi-Organization Partnership Will Promote Innovative Toxicity Testing Research - December 07, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Animal Advocates Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Animal Advocates announced today that it has been honored with the prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, a leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. - December 06, 2012 - Animal Advocates
Creating Sustainable Energy from Microalgae
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Biomass Program, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal of Stevens Institute of Technology will be leading a team investigating microalgae as a biomass fuel source. The research team is developing a transformative technology that converts the renewable and abundant supply of algae into cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels. - December 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Enable America Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments, Sets Sights for 2013
Enable America, the nation’s first non-profit organization solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is setting an agenda for greater achievement in 2013, to advance the accomplishments made during its anniversary celebration year in... - December 05, 2012 - Enable America
High-Profile Homicide is a Tragic Reminder That Domestic Violence Can Impact Anyone
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV), and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) ask communities to use yesterday’s homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City to shine the light... - December 03, 2012 - National Network to End Domestic Violence
The Colburn School Goes Red for Sold Out World AIDS Day Concert Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Where: The Colburn School 200 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 When: November 30th, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm What: AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 29, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Free Programs Available for Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
School assemblies and neighborhood programs given for free to areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Children will learn how wilderness survival skills bring security and comfort during disasters and urban survival situations. - November 28, 2012 - Children of the Earth Foundation
Free2Luv Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Free2Luv, a nonprofit dedicated to ending bullying, spreading love & stopping hate, announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of nonprofit organizations user reviews. - November 28, 2012 - Free2Luv
Greenfleet Green Gift Ideas for This Festive Season
Forget about chopping down a Christmas tree; help Greenfleet plant native trees instead. - November 28, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
Coat Drive Helps Local People in Need Stay Warm. With the Devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Need for Coats Has Never Been Greater.
The Be Positive Campaign is partnering with the Brooklyn Rescue Mission, What About The Children Inc., New York Cares, and Brooklyn College to donate coats to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This coat drive will also benefit the less fortunate communities and schools of Brooklyn, NY. With the... - November 26, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
Houston Housing Authority, Mayor Parker Get in the Holiday Spirit with $100M to Help End Homelessness in Houston
Houston Housing Authority and Mayor Annise Parker announce details of plan to add 1,000 units of permanent housing for homeless Houstonians within the next two years through $100 million in Project-Based Vouchers, funded by HUD. This pledge includes plans to construct new apartments that will... - November 23, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
OCA Deeply Concerned and Saddened About Suicide of Female Ward of the State: Children’s Advocate Reiterates Calls for a Remand Facility for Girls
The Office of The Children’s Advocate is deeply concerned about reports of a female ward of the State who was being housed at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St. Andrew, committing suicide yesterday, November 21, 2012. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, noted that such a... - November 22, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Means Progress
Each day, each month, each year, progress is made for human rights in Tennessee. - November 22, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant for Mobile Healthcare Application
Dr. Yingying Chen reduces healthcare costs and generates marketplace potential - November 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Safety Event in Bartlesville, OK
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. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Locations in Halifax and Dartmouth
Operation Kidsafe announces two Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. Current locations are open in Toronto and Calgary. Now this safety system will be available in both Halifax and Dartmouth. The latest Operation Kidsdafe all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Halifax and... - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program in Lisbon OH, “Fill the Center with Toys Holiday Toy Drive”
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. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Dr. Yi Guo Wins NSF Grant to Deploy Autonomous Robot Teams That Monitor Oil Spills
Innovative robots cooperatively track oil propagation more accurately than current technology. - November 21, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences’ Dr. Jingbo Pi Publishes Report on Obesity and Diabetes
Associate Investigator is Lead Author of Article in Diabetes Journal on How Nrf2 Affects Development and Function of White Adipose Tissue - November 21, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse
As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
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
Humanity First Continues Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Volunteer based non-profit organization continues to provide relief efforts to thousands after devastation. - November 18, 2012 - Humanity First
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
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
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
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
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