Recent Headlines
New Non-Profit Focuses on Native Species Habitat Restoration in Pescadero Waterways and Marsh
A group of concerned citizens announced formation of a new non-profit determined to reverse the startling population decline of native coastal and marine species. Starting with projects along the San Mateo Coast, the Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement will work to restore threatened species and protect recreational use of delicate areas. - May 21, 2010 - Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement
Clark Hunt Construction Helps Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
Enable America works to improve employment for disabled veterans and people with disabilities. Clark Hunt Construction is supporting this cause in San Antonio by hosting an employment mentoring session for disabled veterans at its Brooke Army Medical Center construction site at Ft. Sam Houston. - May 21, 2010 - Enable America
Nonprofit’s New Approach Helps Small Business Worldwide
World Vision launches new site - Micro Charity empowers entrepreneurs through microfinance. World Vision, a global leader in microfinance and poverty reduction, is launching a new microlending site (worldvisionmicro.org) which connects online visitors to individual entrepreneurs in Mexico,... - May 20, 2010 - World Vision US
Astonfield Awarded Prestigious Global Green Award at World Trade Week NYC
Nominated by US Department of Commerce, Astonfield was awarded the prestigious Global Green Award in recognition for its leadership and success in promoting the scale up of renewable energy solutions in emerging markets such as India. - May 20, 2010 - Astonfield Renewable Resources
Green Gifting for Grads & Dads with Green World Rewards
Without any additional cost, up to 15% of a members' actions support a generous donation to reducing our carbon footprint, at www.GreenWorldRewards.com. Online shopping conserves energy and resources, while consolidated mass shipping also eases environmental burdens. Membership is free. Donations are free. Every purchase, for every occasion, can become a greener one. - May 19, 2010 - Green World Rewards
The Zeitgeist Movement to Exhibit at Greenfestival Chicago May 22-23 at Navy Pier
Supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be exhibiting at the GreenFestival Chicago event, this Saturday and Sunday May 22-23 at Navy Pier, booth #709. Festival hours are Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. See www.greenfestivals.org/chicago/ for more fest information. Come and get educated on this growing green worldwide movement. - May 18, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Premier Power Announces Initiation of Coverage by Harbinger Research
Premier Power, a leading solar installation company, announces that Harbinger Research has initiated research on the company. - May 17, 2010 - Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
The Rim Golf Club Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Joining as a Pilot Member of the Audubon Lifestyles Program, the Rim Golf Club is leading by example. Through participation in the program, the Rim Golf Club is working towards becoming a national model of sustainability for golf courses. - May 16, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! May 20, Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, 5:30 Reception, 6:30 Dinner
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! recognizes nine outstanding women, one woman who has distinguished herself by overall commitment to the wellbeing of Philadelphians and two women in each of the four areas of LSH’s work: bilingual domestic violence; community education and employment training; senior services, and homeless services - one woman who has been an advocate in the area and one who has received services, overcome challenges, and given back. - May 15, 2010 - Lutheran Settlement House
Documentary to Chronicle 52-Year-Old Woman’s Quest to Compete in Grueling Ocean Endurance Event
32 Miles from Now is the true story of one woman’s dream to paddle the “Everest” of ocean events; the treacherous Molokai Channel in Hawaii. Ann Hettinger’s journey is a narrative of life changing events that take this 52 year old ex-suburban housewife from Colorado to Kauai. Taken completely out of her element and becoming fully immersed in the island lifestyle, she learns honor and respect for the ocean and the amazing watermen and women that guide and teach her along the way. - May 13, 2010 - 32 Miles from Now
Postdocs at Hamner Institutes Recognized with Awards from Society of Toxicology
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Dr. Melissa Barhoover and Dr. Anne Loccisano, postdoctoral scientists at... - May 13, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Stevens Team Takes 1st in RIT IEEE '10 Design Contest
Electrical & Computer Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology made headlines last week as they took home first place, and an $8,000 prize, at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) IEEE Student Design Contest 10 for presenting the hardware aspects of their Digital... - May 12, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh Bee Removal Company Teams Up with Local Beekeepers to Help “Save the Bees”
Bees are disappearing due to a mysterious phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. However, bee removal is sometimes still necessary - The Bee Hunter is teaming up with local bee keepers in order to save the bees he removes, when possible. - May 12, 2010 - The Bee Hunter
Premier Power Announces Record Solar Rooftop Contract Backlog in Spain
Government support for solar in Spain and a revised feed-in-tariff have made commercial solar rooftops the leading solar market segment. Premier Power reports a record contract backlog in the first quarter of 2010, representing more than a 100% increase over this time last year. - May 10, 2010 - Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
Pro Energy Consultants No. 14 on 2010 Hot 100 Franchise List
Pro Energy Consultants, the only national energy auditing company, placed No. 14 RedHotFranchises.com’s 2010 Hot 100 Franchise List. The company also recently surpassed 50 franchises and has a presence in more than half the states. - May 10, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
100-Hole Golf Marathon, the First Ever in Riverside, Will Benefit Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Golfers and non-golfers can help homeless cats and dogs during this extraordinary golf tournament at the prestigious Victoria Club Golf Course in Riverside, CA. Prize opportunities, vacation raffle, 3 meals, and a full day of fun are promised to golfers who raise $2500 in pledges from supporters to participate. - May 09, 2010 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Dr. Manish Gupta Joins Global Refuge International’s Medical Advisory Board
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manish Gupta brings expertise to Global Refuge International’s (GRI) medical advisory board. - May 08, 2010 - Global Refuge International
Fathers' Rights Groups Call for Action to Protect UK Children
Fathers' Rights is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to raise awareness of the gross inequalities in the current family law system and to get new legislation passed that will help protect UK children from a hostile parents’ intent on alienating the non-resident parent. - May 08, 2010 - Fathers Rights
Q'orianka Kilcher, Colin Farrell And Peruvian American Medical Association Unite to Host "Peru Comes To Hollywood" a Benefit Event in Support of Peru Flood Victims
Hollywood Star and Activist Q’orianka Kilcher unites Hollywood Celebrities, the Peruvian American Medical Society and the Peruvian community in an effort to bring aid and support to Peru’s flood Victims and Indigenous communities living on the front lines of Climate Change. Benefit event will feature an exclusive pre-screening of the new Motion Picture "Princess Kaiulani" with Kilcher in the Title role, a Q&A and traditional Peruvian Entertainment. All for a good Cause! - May 08, 2010 - QonQ.org
OP Music House Praying It Forward, Selects Church, Seeking Funds
OP Music House prays it forward and submitted an offer to purchase former Alliance Church in Orchard Park. "I'll do God's work all day but I'm not on his payroll," Suzanne Perry hopes to get off the ground with fundraisers and grants. - May 06, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
VI Montessori Students Set Off to Study Leatherback Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
Youth will join Costa Rican researchers to help protect this critically endangered sea turtle and learn hands-on science and conservation methods. - May 06, 2010 - Ecology Project International
The Future of Renewables, Offshore & Onshore Drilling at EngEx 2010
Learn How to Get Access to Government Lands and Water from Minerals Management Services (MMS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). - May 06, 2010 - EngEx Inc
FACETS Receives Significant Grants from Freddie Mac Foundation and Phillip L. Graham Fund to Support Homelessness Prevention
FACETS, a nonprofit offering a spectrum of supportive services for Fairfax’s vulnerable individuals and families, is helping lead a major effort to reduce and prevent county homelessness, thanks to two major grants. - May 06, 2010 - FACETS
WaterFest™ 2010 Set for May 30 - Thousands of Boats Expected at Family-Friendly Event for Boaters
Boats big and small from all over the Sunshine State will make their way to Port Canaveral’s Ski Island on Memorial Day as BoatFlorida.com launches their second annual WaterFest™ event. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BoatFlorida.com hopes to raise $100,000 to benefit the charity, which matches adult volunteers to children in need of mentoring. - May 04, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Humanity First USA Sends a Team of Doctors and Medical Staff to Ghana
Team’s goal to train the local hospital staff with latest surgical techniques - May 03, 2010 - Humanity First
Church of the Earth Sponsors Central NC Pagan Pride Day 2010
For the 5th year in a row, the Church of the Earth of Raleigh, NC has become a Sponsor for the annual Central NC Pagan Pride Days festival. - May 01, 2010 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Rally Planned for End of 200+ Mile Paddle; $100 Award Given for Best Sign
The Yadkin Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks, is coming down the homestretch of his 200+ mile paddle of the Yadkin River. The Tour de Yadkin ends Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm with a rally at the Swift Island boat launch on Lake Tillery. The public is invited to attend the rally and support Yadkin... - May 01, 2010 - Yadkin River Keeper
Collegiate Development Football League Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help players cover their league-related expenses. - May 01, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, Riverside, CA, Names Leean Bitterolf Volunteer of the Year
Leean Bitterolf, a volunteer at the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, received the 2010 Friend of the Animals Award for her work in various programs benefiting homeless animals and the community. - April 30, 2010 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
DriWater, Inc. Announces California Small Business Certification, and Works Towards Green Business Certification
DriWater, Inc. is pleased to announce their certified Small Business status with the State of California, identification #1129364. This year DriWater is also taking the steps needed to become a certified Green Business through the Sonoma/Bay Area Green Business Program. - April 30, 2010 - DriWater, Inc.
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help conference teams meet their financial challenges in tough economic environment - April 30, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Local Chicago Group Hosts the Zeitgeist Movement Educational Event
On Monday evening May 3, supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will present a free all ages educational event at the Abbey Pub in Chicago, open to the community in honor of The Zeitgeist Movement (www.thezeitgeistmovement.com). The Zeitgeist Movement explores the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and offers a viable solution. - April 28, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
EngEx 2010 Plenary Session Set to Focus on Nationwide High Speed Rail Network
The Plenary Session will Feature Andy Kunz CEO of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association - April 28, 2010 - EngEx Inc
San Diego Patients Participate in the Worldwide Marijuana March
San Diego Patients Participate In The Worldwide Marijuana March 2010. San Diego medical marijuana patients and their supporters will meet at 11am and march together from Crystal Pier on the boardwalk to the lifeguard station at Mission Beach and back again in support of the medical marijuana... - April 26, 2010 - Southern California NORML
Manhattanville College's Institute for Sports Analytics Partners with NationalCoachSurvey.Org
Mission is to Study The Critical Role Coaches Play in the Healthy Development of Young People and to Better Appreciate the Challenges of Leadership in Sports. - April 25, 2010 - National Coach Survey
As You Sow and Shareholders Target MDU Resources on Coal Ash
Shareholders press coal utility to reduce coal ash-related risks after Tennessee disaster - April 25, 2010 - As You Sow
100 Black Women of South Palm Beach County Hat & Tea Luncheon
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter Hat & Tea Luncheon themed "Economic Empowerment." Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Courtyard Marriot, Boynton Beach at 11:00 am. Guest Speaker; Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, District 7. Honorees: Wayne Barton (Wayne Barton Study Center) & Daisy Fulton (Spady Cultural Heritage Museum) - April 25, 2010 - National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter
Soccer Mom Creates Global Change Awards $10,500 Grant to South African Community
Global Change Inc. a Florida based non-profit organization with mission to provide access to clean safe water & sanitation to global communities in extreme need. Current grant program: Global Change Inc. - Hippo Roller South Africa Community Grant Program. Global Change Inc..has a FYTD expense efficiency ratio of 19% including programmatic service for global grant making. - April 25, 2010 - Global Change Inc.
Festival to Honor Fathers
Fathers Rock will celebrate Father’s Day 2010 with the 1st Annual Father’s Day Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. The festival will be held at Federal Hill Park on Sunday June 20, 2010 from 12 to 6pm. The Father’s Day festival is a family friendly event designed to honor and... - April 25, 2010 - Fathers Rock, Inc
OP Music House Announces "Grab a CAN Fan Challenge" for WNY Food Bank
OP Music House founder turns an invitation into an opportunity to help those that struggle to put a meal on the table. Every show OP Music House staff attends, Suzanne Perry challenges fans to out-do each other in donating food items to show support for live music, their favorite bands, and to Care About Neighbors. - April 24, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Green Deconstruction Diverts 284 Tons by Earth Day, 2010
Green Deconstruction Services, a Cleveland, Ohio based company specializing in sustainability, deconstruction and landfill diversion, recently completed a whole house project in Rocky River, Ohio where nearly 100% of the home was diverted from a landfill. - April 24, 2010 - Green Deconstruction Services
Links to Sustainability - The Sustainable Golf Campaign
SGD and AL believes that now is the time for the golf course industry to embrace the leadership opportunities associated with both insuring a sustainable future for the game of golf, and also for our planet. - April 24, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Research & Entrepreneurship Day 2010: Engineering Innovation
R&E Day is a showcase of Stevens advanced technologies, including its array of startup companies and student based research programs. It is also a celebration of the Institutes’ focus on entrepreneurship and success in engineering solutions for the betterment of mankind. R&E Day is intended to foster relationships with industry, investors, and researchers who can cooperate in commercializing these exciting new technologies. - April 23, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
GVI Begins Work with Rescued Street-Begging Elephants in Thailand
Build a new home for rescued elephants in Thailand and experience the “Land of the Free” with GVI, and make a difference by caring for your own elephant in the remote Surin Province of Eastern Thailand. - April 23, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Sports at the Beach and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Bring a Unique Tournament Experience to Thousands of Athletes
MSD tabbed to be an official fundraising partner. - April 22, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
A Taste of India, with Rewarding Opportunities in Kerala with GVI
Ethical volunteering organization, Global Vision International (GVI), have recently launched a new volunteer project in Kerala, South India, working and teaching at orphanages and schools with vulnerable and underprivileged children. Volunteers experience a taste of the culture in India while making a significant difference in the lives of the children that GVI work with. - April 22, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Athletic Coaches Have a Profound Impact on the Lives of Young Athletes
Survey of thousands of US travel coaches reports that nearly all are asked for non-sports related advice by their players. - April 22, 2010 - National Coach Survey
WBCBL Teams Up with My Sports Dreams as Official Fundraising Partner for Franchises
My Sports Dreams Solves Financial Challenges for College, High School and Now Professional Teams Nationwide. - April 21, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Dr. Charles Hamner Recognized with Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Charles E. Hamner, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D., chairman of the board of directors... - April 17, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences