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2011 Year in Review – Church of Scientology Advances Human Rights Education in Tennessee
The United for Human Rights materials provide educators, government and community groups with effective education tools. - December 28, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Houston Housing Authority and U.S. Attorney's Office Making Children's Christmas Brighter
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office partnered for its annual Operation Angel Tree which provides low-income children living at HHA properties with Christmas gifts. The U.S. Attorney’s Office chose 60 children whose families could not afford to purchase... - December 24, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Enable America Celebrates Record Setting 2011
In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the... - December 24, 2011 - Enable America
Mole and Gopher Management Company Comes to Fairfield and Perry Counties
The Mole and Gopher Pros are pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Fairfield and Perry County Ohio office on December 1, 2011. The Mole and Gopher Pros of Fairfield and Perry County Ohio will be providing these counties with The Most Complete Mole, Vole, Rat & Gopher Control or... - December 23, 2011 - The Mole & Gopher Pros
New Non-Profit, Everybody Solar, Helps U.S. Charities Go Solar
A new charitable organization, Everybody Solar, helps both the environment and local U.S. communities thrive with the use of solar power. This young non-profit hits the eco-NPO scene with a fresh take on green people-focused charity. - December 22, 2011 - Everybody Solar
Sacramento Nonprofit Offers a Unique Gift That Supports the Community
For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance
Terracare Associates Renews Contract to Maintain Columbine Memorial
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape maintenance company, has renewed its commitment to the Columbine Memorial Foundation to provide voluntary maintenance services to the Columbine Memorial for 2012. The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado touched the entire... - December 22, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Critical Path Institute and Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announce Collaboration to Improve Safety of Medical Product Development
Internationally renowned organizations share common commitment to advancing science focused on liver safety - December 22, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Wildlife Management Office Coming to Phoenix
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Phoenix, Arizona office on January 15, 2011. A All Animal Control of Phoenix will be providing Phoenix Metro-covering the entire Valley of the Sun with the most complete and humane wildlife control service available, while... - December 22, 2011 - A All Animal Control
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
One Stop Green Partners with Bovay Engineers to Design and Install Solar PV Systems for Commercial Buildings
One Stop Green and Bovay Engineering have partnered to design and install solar photovoltaic systems, capitalizing on One Stop Green's status as a leading Green Tech supply company and Bovay Engineering's expertise in solar photovoltaic system design. - December 18, 2011 - One Stop Green
The Winchester Country Club Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the Sustainable Golf Facility Program
The Winchester Country Club recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member to participate in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program. - December 17, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Engeye Teen Connection Raises Funds to Help Educate Ugandan Children in Ddegeya Village
Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Has Raised Over $10,000 Through the Bucks For Books Fundraising Campaign and Plans to Raise More in 2012. - December 15, 2011 - Engeye
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Showcases Future Leaders
International Human Rights Day occurs every year to commemorate the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations on Dec 10, 1948. - December 15, 2011 - United for Human Rights
People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant
The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Award Will Help the School Reach Hundreds More Inner-City Children with Free Music Education - December 13, 2011 - People's Music School
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Looks to Fund a Dream Project in 2012
“Every year NWP looks to fund a project that will meet a critical unmet need for our community,” said Carrie Henderson, NWP president. “Since 2006, NWP has gifted over $2 million to eleven organizations in Southern Nevada which has positively impacted thousands of lives.” - December 11, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Mary Cogar Receives Community Human Rights Award
The United National Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) today recognized Mary C. Cogar, Clinical Director of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT) with the Community Human Rights Award, 2011. In 1999, Dr. Cogar, a licensed psychologist joined with ASTT to assist... - December 10, 2011 - Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Stevens Researcher Makes Inkjet-Printed Electronics Using Graphene
Dr. Woo Lee of Stevens and Partners in the US Army Win Academic R&D Award from Printed Electronics Conference and Tradeshow. - December 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Houston Housing Authority and CenterPoint Energy Providing Energy Efficient Upgrades to 100 Families
This holiday season, Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and CenterPoint Energy are bringing energy efficient upgrades to 100 of HHA’s low-income residents by replacing existing equipment in each unit with state of the art energy efficient heating and air conditioning systems. The efficient... - December 09, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Alliance for Climate Education Names Tim Sexton to Board of Directors
Entertainment and philanthropic leader joins nation’s leading high school climate education organization. - December 08, 2011 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
UNICEF and Stevens Professor Improve Drinking Water in Bangladesh
Dr. Xiaoguang Meng introduced pioneering technologies for effective, affordable, and easy to use water purification during a recent expedition to Bangladesh, where an environmental crisis affects the drinking water of tens of millions of people. - December 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Agilent Technologies Supports Russell Thomas' Research at the Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Agilent Technologies Inc. and the Agilent Technologies Foundation today announced that Russell S. Thomas, Ph.D., of the Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has been selected for an Agilent Thought Leader Award to support his work developing methods to predict drug-induced liver injury. The award... - December 08, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Human Endeavour Launched a One of a Kind Social Economy Mall, the EPIC Mart
www.epicmart.ca, an online shopping site where everyone can purchase goods and services produced by small businesses, marginalized community members and artists. Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart is a breakthrough product to help small enterprises sell their arts and crafts online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
DARPA Grant Streamlines Data for the Department of Defense
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology unify DoD data streams through competitive new DARPA grant. - December 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart (www.epicmart.ca) is Gaining Popularity in Socio-Economic Development Sector in Canada
Human Endeavour's breakthrough product of EPIC Mart is being widely praised by Government Officials, Socio-Economic Experts, and community members at large. EPIC Mart is aimed to help marginalized community members and small business owners sell their products online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Operation Kidsafe and Vancouver Police
Vancouver Police will be joining Operation Kidsafe for this Free Digital Fingerprinting and safety event. - November 30, 2011 - Operation Kidsafe
Local and State Human Rights Organizations Join in Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration
Human Rights Day is set for December 7, 2011 from 4-6pm at the Downtown Public Library in Nashville. - November 26, 2011 - United for Human Rights
More Respect for a Women's Right to a Planned Cesarean in the U. K.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has released new cesarean guidelines as an important step in respecting maternal autonomy. Birth Trauma Canada has advocated for the recognition of planned cesareans as a legitimate birth option for childbearing women for many years. - November 25, 2011 - BTCanada
HeartShare Human Services and National Grid Launch Mobile Donation Campaign to Support Annual Heating Fund
Text WARM to 27722 to Donate and Support Families That Need Help Staying Warm - November 25, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Thousands of Texas Medicaid Recipients with Disabilities to Lose Access to Care
Medicaid recipients in Texas, including more than 510,000 people with disabilities, are set to lose access to care if the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements proposed rate cuts for therapy services. The HHSC has proposed an across the board average cut to therapy services... - November 24, 2011 - Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
NBA Stars Came Out to Shine in Support of the Lou Williams Foundation
The Lou Williams Foundation hosted an All Star caliber Pro Am exhibition game for Atlanta fans on November 19, 2011 at Atlanta Metropolitan College. - November 24, 2011 - Lou Williams
Environmental Cleanup Technology Honored
Green Chemistry Treats Contamination Before it Reaches the Groundwater - November 23, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC
BAM FI/BMWK Twitter Chat Garners 1.6 Million Impressions
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) and BlackandMarriedWithKids.com (BMWK) announced today that its first hour-long Twitter chat to bring awareness to missing persons of color proved to be an enormous success with more than 700 tweets and 1.6 million impressions reaching an audience of more than 213,000 followers. Tweeters included soul artists Kindred the Family Soul and two-time Grammy award winning hip hop-group Arrested Development. - November 21, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Community Calls for More Education on New TN - Voter Photo ID Law
Regardless of political party affiliation, without the proper photo ID, you won’t be able to vote for anyone during the election season. The new law goes into effect at the start of the New Year. - November 19, 2011 - Tennessee Urban Resource Center
"KUDURA" Rural Village Energy Solution from Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Could be Answer for Africa’s Poorest
The people of Sidonge "A" Kenya choose a renewable energy solution to lift themselves out of poverty and fight climate change in Africa. - November 19, 2011 - RVE.SOL
GoodPawsGoodCause.org Offers Branded Apparel and Accessories Helping Good People, Good Pets and Good Causes This Holiday Season
GoodPawsGoodCause.org, a Trafford, Pennsylvania manufacturer of branded apparel and accessories for good people and good pets is helping good causes this holiday season. - November 19, 2011 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
Energy Advantage Inc. Expands to the Middle East
Energy Advantage Inc., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, is pleased to announce its entrance into the Middle East’s energy and environmental management services market. This move is a key element of the company’s global growth strategy. - November 19, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Moore Energy Announces New Location
Moore Energy announces the grand opening of their headquarters in Southampton, PA. The Company has moved into a newly-renovated office building and warehouse. The company relocation from multiple locations in Churchville and Ivyland brings all employees under one roof and provides tremendous opportunity for growth for the full-service solar company. - November 19, 2011 - PV Racking LLC
Simple Green Cabinets Tells Sustainability Story on GreenerPittsburgh.com
Greener Expressions, the company behind GreenerPittsburgh.com, announced today sponsorship of GreenerPittsburgh.com by Simple Green Cabinets, another local, green Pittsburgh business. “Simple Green Cabinets is a great example of a business whose mission fits perfectly with that of... - November 18, 2011 - Greener Expressions, LLC
Asia Society Selects Zack Friedman as Asia 21 Young Leader; Friedman Named One of Top Leaders Under the Age of 40; Will Represent U.S. at Leadership Summit in India
Zack Friedman has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from across 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will impact global affairs in coming decades. Friedman has been selected as an Asia 21 Young Leader, which recognizes the top leaders under the age of forty. He will... - November 17, 2011 - The Asia Society
Houston Housing Authority Raised $8 Million from Auctioning Its Scattered Sites Properties
The Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”) successfully sold its scattered site portfolio by auction on Saturday, November 12th. The auction of the Agency’s 171 scattered homes and 3 lots raised almost $8 million that the Housing Authority will use to invest in multi-family affordable... - November 16, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
NWP Names Carrie Henderson President, New Officers
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Carrie Henderson president, Nazanin Ford vice president, Kelly Petersen treasurer and Tami Hance secretary. Henderson established BEST Agency and serves as the company’s president. She is a founding member of NWP which was created in 2006. She has chaired the education and membership committees and served on the grant screening committee for the past two years. She was NWP vice president for the 2011 grant cycle. - November 16, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
AmpleHarvest.org Announces "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 15, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
2012 Olympics Evangelistic Outreach Team Being Formed
HGIM is now accepting applications to join the mission outreach team to the 2012 Summer Olympics. - November 15, 2011 - Heart of God International Ministries
Operation Kidsafe Digital Fingerprinting Event
Operation Kidsafe is coming to Vancouver for 3 weekends of Free child safety events. The Vancouver Police Department will be at the event with safety information for parents. Police contact: Constable Lindsey Houghton 604-717-2680 or Constable Andrew Pang. One of the Operation KidSafe digital... - November 15, 2011 - Operation Kidsafe
City of Tampa Partners with Enable America to Host Career Mentoring Day for Disabled Veterans
Demonstrating its support for programs that further employment opportunities for disabled veterans, the City of Tampa is partnering with Enable America to host a Career Mentoring Day this Monday, November 14, with Enable America’s VetConnect program providing real-life work experience for... - November 13, 2011 - Enable America
Wildlife Management Company Shows Appreciation for Veterans Year-Round
A All Animal Control's Corporate Office shows their appreciation year-round for the sacrifices Veterans have made and as a result have been named a Military Friendly Franchise for the fourth year in a row. Many Veterans and those transitioning from military to civilian life are having a hard time... - November 12, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Better Surfing Through Science at Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology doctoral candidate designs artificial reefs for coastal protection and teaches high school kids about engineering. - November 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs
In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has launched its third annual series of programs devoted to disabled veterans and wounded warriors. The programs are part of the... - November 11, 2011 - Enable America
Event in San Diego, CA to Explore Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Southern California
On Wednesday, November 30, from 6pm – 9pm Seedstock, LLC in association with the Rady Entrepreneur Club, an affiliate organization of the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, will host a networking event and panel discussion with a number of Southern California-based agricultural entrepreneurs. The panel will be held at the Rady School of Management on UC San Diego's La Jolla Campus. Food and beverages will be provided by food sponsor Whole Foods Market, La Jolla. - November 10, 2011 - Seedstock