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Houston Housing Resource and Clayton Homes Children Donate New Books to Star of Hope Shelter
Using half the funds that they earned from running a lemonade stand on Lemonade Day, children from Clayton Homes gave back to their community and to other kids who are not as fortunate as them. The Clayton Homes children donated two children's libraries- one to their own community room and another... - June 24, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
PV Racking Mounts First Solar Powered Mobile Medical Clinic
PV Racking is proud to be a part of the first solar powered “Clinic-in-a-Can” by the non-profit company Hospitals of Hope of Wichita, Kansas. Apex Solar of San Jose, California, designed and installed the 2.64 kilowatt solar structure. The solar installation will power air... - June 23, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
REMA to Host a Free Webinar on Why Green Power Matters
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals; A free REMA webinar; Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET. - June 22, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
PV Racking System Integrating Mudge Fasteners Hardware
PV Racking is excited to announce that the company will be incorporating DURA-CON® Corrosion Resistant Fasteners from Mudge Fasteners into the design of the labor saving, no-clamp solar racking system. DURA-CON® will add quality to the PV Racking line by providing hardware for mounting and... - June 22, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Appalachian Trail Celebrates 75th Anniversary This August
The Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, celebrates its 75th anniversary this August. - June 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Conservationist Defends Science, Stewardship and Endangered Species Act in Congressional Hearing
Distinguished conservation ecologist, Duke University's Stuart Pimm, testifies before Congress how strong enforcement of conservation laws, including the Endangered Species Act, combined with sound science and responsible stewardship can prevent extinctions. - June 21, 2012 - SavingSpecies, Inc
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces Formation of DILI-sim Initiative
Nonprofit Institute is Spearheading Multi-stakeholder Partnership to Use Computer Model to Make Drugs Safer - June 21, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
REI Awards Appalachian Trail Conservancy $20,000 Grant to Support Volunteer Leadership Development
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from REI, a national outdoor retailer committed to connecting people with nature, to support the ATC's Volunteer Leadership Meeting held this August. Ninety leaders from the ATC's 31 Trail Club... - June 20, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Friends of Foster Children Announces Five New Board Members
Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC) recently announced that five new members have joined its board of directors. - June 18, 2012 - Friends of Foster Children of SW Florida
The City of Milpitas Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates LLC has been awarded the city streetscape and park maintenance project for Milpitas, California. Milpitas is located in Santa Clara County, west of San Jose and South of Fremont, California. Incorporated in 1954, the city of Milpitas has a population of 67,000, including 29 public parks. - June 17, 2012 - Terracare Associates
Moore Energy Announces Increase in Orders for Residential Solar Systems in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Moore Energy announced today that it is receiving a significant increase in orders for residential solar systems in lower Fairfield county. The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) recently approved $10 million in incentives to support new residential solar systems. The... - June 17, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Houston Housing Resource and Houston Housing Authority Charity Golf Tournament Raises $25,000 Towards Scholarships for Residents
The Houston Housing Resource (HHR), a non-profit affiliate of the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) held an inaugural charity golf tournament on Monday, June 11th. The event raised approximately $25,000 for the Carmen V. Orta Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will provide tuition assistance to... - June 16, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
The Ozone Hole 2012 Indiegogo Campaign
The Ozone Hole has launched a fund raising campaign on Indiegogo. - June 16, 2012 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
Professor Miasnikov Awarded NSF Grant to Unravel Mysteries of Model Theory and Algebraic Geometry
Innovative new framework opens door to solving unapproachable mathematical questions. - June 15, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Moore Energy Annnounces Warranty Services Program on Solar Systems Installed by Other Out of Business Solar Installers
Moore Energy announced today that it will offer warranty services on solar systems that were installed by other solar installers that have since gone out of business. A number of solar installers have recently discontinued operations and have left the owners of solar systems without the ability to... - June 13, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
MaleSurvivor Experts Will Attend the Opening of Sandusky Trial; Will be Available for Interviews
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson, MaleSurvivor Advisory Board member Marci Hamilton (author of Justice Denied: What America Must Do To Protect Its Children) and MaleSurvivor Communications Director and Past President Curtis St. John will be in Bellefonte, PA Monday, June 12,... - June 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
World Oceans Day Media Advisory: OceanElders, WildAid and theBlu to Host Global Online Celebration
What: OceanElders, WildAid, and theBlu.com are holding a global online celebration at theblu.com, in honor of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2012. Entitled, "If You Love The Ocean, Download It!" Interested parties are encouraged to start registering immediately to ensure best interaction with... - June 08, 2012 - The Blu
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2012 Top Community Dads Award Winners
Building Peaceful Families, in partnership with the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara County Office of Education, today announced the recipients of this year’s Top Community Dads Award. - June 08, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
LGBT Community Centers Serve Over 1.7 Million People Annually
Despite the slow economic recovery, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community centers manage to provide vital resources to 1.7 million people annually according to a comprehensive report released today by CenterLink and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP). The 2012 LGBT Community... - June 08, 2012 - CenterLink
The Door That Opened: 12,000 Miles in 12 Months & 1500 Hours of Volunteer Work Across North America
Dames Gone Wild Doing Good Work www.damesgonewild.com On Friday the 13th, January, 2012, Carol Hasbrouck was downsized at her place of employment. Having been in the mortgage business for the last 24 years, she knew it wasn’t the end of the world. Carol pursued another job with yet another... - June 07, 2012 - Dames Gone Wild
Memorandum Signed to Manage Connecticut's Section of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy signed a memorandum of understanding with environmental leaders to manage Connecticut's section of the Appalachian Trail. - June 07, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Volunteers Ride Cross Country for Humanity: “Bisiklet For Haiti”
Dr. Clayton Bell, Humanity First USA’s Country Director to Haiti, and occupational therapist Jeanie Zelinkski collectively spent the past 3 and a half years living in Haiti and serving the people in the “Land of the Spirits.” They have now returned home and embarked upon an epic... - June 05, 2012 - Humanity First
MaleSurvivor Experts Available for Comment During Sandusky Trial
MaleSurvivor national experts Dr. Howard Fradkin, Dr. Richard Gartner, Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson, and others available to provide comment and insight for the media during upcoming Sandusky trial. - June 04, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Stevens Researcher Tackles Obstacle to Quantum Computing
Dr. Malinovskaya leads a Colloquium at the University of Nevada, Reno. - June 03, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Warwick, New York Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will celebrate the official designation of Warwick, New York as its newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on June 30, 2012. - June 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Radio DJ Jim Kerr Has Home Dedicated in His Honor
The soothing voice of Jim Kerr has come into New Yorkers’ homes over the radio waves for 37 years. Currently he is the host of the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show on Q104.3. Now, one home will do more than hear his voice—it will bear his name. Since 1987, Jim Kerr has been a... - June 02, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Green Education Foundation Announces Results of 2012 Sustainability Programs
Feedback on National Green Week and the Green Energy Challenge Provided by Teachers - June 02, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Everybody Solar Chooses Non-Profit Rebuilding Together for Flagship Solar Project
Non-profit organizations Everybody Solar and Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) have launched a new effort to bring solar power to the rooftop of RTP’s Redwood City headquarters, greening the 501c(3) charity’s community focused efforts and potentially saving them several thousand dollars a year on utility costs. - June 02, 2012 - Everybody Solar
Residences for Children with Autism Dedicated
HeartShare Human Services of New York dedicated group homes for children with autism to Joseph and Laura Caruana and Craig and Susan Eaton - June 01, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Darwin and Palmerston Mayors Send Off Four Daring Adventurers to Cycle Around the Continent
Four daring adventurers set off from Darwin today on their bicycles to ride 18,000 kilometres around the Australian mainland before returning to Darwin in December. Their goal: an amazing cycling tour to raise awareness of climate change and environmental issues and raise funds for environmental... - May 31, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
PhD Candidate Wins First Prize for Catalysis Research
Research will enhance molecular understanding of chemical reactions. - May 31, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
PVR Limited Appoints Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd. to Conduct a Total Energy and Environmental Management Assessment
PVR Limited, the country’s pioneer multiplex chain and leading entertainment company has appointed, Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, to assess its energy. Energy Advantage will conduct a benchmark assessment of... - May 31, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL
Amtrak and Green Education Foundation Announce Green in Action Winner
Thomas Prince School Stands Out in National Contest Calling on K-12 Schools to Implement Sustainability Initiatives - May 26, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Announce Green in Action Winner
Marist School Shines in Nationwide Contest Calling on K-12 Schools to Implement Sustainability Initiatives - May 25, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Naperville, IL
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. - May 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Stevens Researchers Advance Innovative Lab-in-a-Fiber Research Frontier
Dr. Du and Dr. Sukhishvili’s collaboration wins grant from the National Science Foundation. - May 24, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Premium Restaurant Brands Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Conduct a Total Energy and Environmental Management Assessment Across Its Mexican Restaurants Chains
Energy Advantage Inc., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, is pleased to announce Premium Restaurant Brands (PRB) has selected Energy Advantage to complete a benchmark assessment of its Mexican restaurants chains, KFC and Pizza Hut. Energy Advantage will... - May 24, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary
Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Central Basin Continues to Help Los Angeles Lead in Water Conservation
By now, most people understand that the concept of going green is not just one that sounds like a good idea, it is one that is going to be necessary if the planet's ability to sustain life is to be preserved. Water is one of the primary resources on the planet today and in the United States, how it... - May 22, 2012 - Central Basin Municipal Water District
MaleSurvivor Urges Brooklyn DA Hynes, Ultra-Orthodox Community to Protect Survivors of Abuse
Dr. Richard Gartner, past president of MaleSurvivor and a world-renowned expert on the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse, issued a statement today calling on Brooklyn DA Hynes and the ultra-Orthodox community to do more to protect the victims of the sexual abuse scandal that has erupted over the past week. - May 21, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
7th Annual South Asian Heritage Day
Human Endeavour is organizing a fun-filled family event with a aromatic touch of South Asian culture to the various aspects of the event. - May 20, 2012 - Human Endeavour
Albuquerque Child Safety Week with Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe with be working with The Albuquerque Police Department, NMDOT Traffic Safety Division, Safer New Mexico Now and Casa Automotive Group. - May 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
National Green Thumb Challenge Adopt-a-Plant Contest Winner Announced
Bonnie Plants and GEF promote benefits of indoor plants in schools with free contest. - May 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
African-American History Hike to Celebrate National Trails Day
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will lead an African-American History Hike on June 2, 2012 to celebrate National Trails Day. - May 18, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply Company Announce $5,000 Grant for Outstanding Youth Garden Project
National grant contest supports sustainability of K-12 garden projects - May 18, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Feed the Hungry San Miguel Dental Van Program Improves Health in Poor Rancho Communities
Some say no pain no gain, but judging from the faces of the children Feed the Hungry San Miguel/Patronato Pro Niños (PPN) serves from its Dental Van program with visiting Mexico City dentist Dr. Gilberto Mendez Lecanda, these children have learned to grin and bear it. They are remarkably... - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Life Imitates “Art In The Campo” with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, Feed the Hungry San Miguel Board members celebrated the opening of “Art in the Campo” at the Farjardo de Bocas primaria school off the Salida A Querétaro. Fajardo de Bocas is the perfect example of a school where the director, teachers, parents and children have enormous pride. The buildings and grounds are meticulously maintained. Not a scrap of trash is in sight. - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Green Energy Challenge Energy Spotlight School Promotes Conservation and Awareness
Norman E. Day Elementary School in Westford, MA Stands Out as Energy Champion - May 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area kids are encouraged to nominate their father or father figure for the prestigious Top Dads Award by May 25th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families