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Urgent Update On Stop-Watch & Respond, August Vigil
On Sunday, August 26th, the Stop~Watch team experienced mechanical difficulties making the drive to NY from GA. Arrival for the Coney Island Vigil is not expected to be made on time as a result. They are asking that you please continue the campaign from your home and area CAPA Locations between 9pm and 10pm EST. The attempt to light up the shore of Coney Island will be made again on the next vigil date of Sunday September 30, 2007. "Rest in peace August 2007 child abuse fatalities." - August 28, 2007 - STOP~WATCH & Respond
Humanity First Initiates Peruvian Earthquake Relief Efforts
A powerful earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru last week for a span of two minutes, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. Efforts to aid the victims and destruction wrought by the 8.0 earthquake have begun by Humanity First, USA. With over 500 people dead, over 1000 injured, and an... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First
Humanity First USA Honors Ambassador of Qatar for $1.17 Million Gift for Hurricane Katrina Victims
His Excellency, Nasser Bin Hammad Al-Khalifa, Ambassador of Qatar, was honored in January this year in New Orleans by Humanity First USA for his assistance in relief to Hurricane Katrina victims. Using his $1.17 million dollar gift to help disaster struck victims, Humanity First was enabled to... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First
Humanity First Leading Technological Advances in Liberia and Guyana
From addressing the technological and educational needs of Liberia and Guyana to the recognition of Qatar’s valiant relief efforts, Humanity First has had an active year thus far. Beginning early this year in Monrovia, Liberia, Humanity First Liberia (HFL) launched its very first computer... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First
Preparing Kids for the Start of School … and Bullying Prevention
Love Our Children USA announced today that bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in a few weeks, parents, teachers and school administrators should take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. - August 22, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
STOP~WATCH & Respond! A 2007-2008 National Campaign to Bring Greater Awareness to the War on Child Abuse and Its Fatalities
"Bringing the war on child abuse front and center until America pays attention and makes greater intervention." - August 20, 2007 - STOP~WATCH & Respond
Conservative Party Rwanda Social Action Project Boosts Volunteer Travel
Fresh from volunteering on social action projects in Rwanda with David Cameron and the Conservative Party, trip organisers Different Travel highlight the benefits of short-term volunteering and voluntourism. - August 13, 2007 - Different Travel
ProtestHealthCare.org Takes on Dallas
Texans will rally for change at Dallas City Hall in support of solving the problem of the American healthcare system - August 03, 2007 - ProtestHealthCare.org
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Hosts Project Suc-SEED
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that it will host the... - August 01, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
New Book Explores Activism of Black Club Women in Arizona
The Arizona Association of Colored Women's Clubs has just published a history of black women's activism and club activity within the state starting in 1915. It is a first of its kind, illustrated with contemporary and historic information, documents, photographs, genealogies, biographies and even recipes. - July 29, 2007 - Arizona Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Gay and Lesbian Immigration Rights Subject of Award-Winning Film
Sebastian Cordoba’s Through Thick and Thin Wins Outfest Freedom Award - July 28, 2007 - Out4Immigration
American Association of University Women Honors The Ophelia Project
The Ophelia Project President and CEO Mary A. Baird stood in front of hundreds of prominent individuals in education July 2 to accept the American Association of University Women’s Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award. The award was presented to The Ophelia Project at the AAUW’s 2007 National... - July 28, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
'Shock Treatment' is Grievous Bodily Harm
“Electroconvulsive therapy should not be an option in the mental health bill,” says watchdog. - July 27, 2007 - CCHRUK
Comedian, Actor Henry Cho Headlines Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 10th Annual Comedy Night on Sept. 7
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 10th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser features comedians Henry Cho and Bryan Erwin, raffle prize of a luxury weekend at the historic Mission Inn, and silent and live auctions. - July 23, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
People Care 4 Day Care Launches Fundraising Drive with Rare Sports Footage
People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., has launched its annual fundraising drive with a special offer for supporters: rare sports interviews and videos. "These sports classics cannot be found elsewhere and we are excited to be able to offer them as gifts to those who make donations of $25 (video) or... - July 20, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.
EOS Remediation Expands U.S. Sales and Marketing Network
EOS Remediation welcomes Craig Marlow to their Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Marlow’s support will assure the Company's continued commitment to provide outstanding customer service and assistance to ensure superior remediation outcomes. - July 20, 2007 - EOS Remediation, LLC
TERI Initiates Herbal Project for Communities; Plans to Extend it Nationwide
“Herbal and Botanic Gardens are playing a key role in protecting all our plants for the future and TERI’s initiative highlights the importance of plants and the ecosystem services they provide for all life on earth, and aims to ensure their conservation.” Dr RK Pachauri, Director General of TERI. - July 19, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Special Libraries Association (USA) Awards the TERI Library for Achievement and Excellence 2007
Mr. Debal C. Kar, Fellow, Library and Information Centre, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), was awarded with the SLA Diversity Leadership Development Program (DLDP) award for 2007 for his commitment and dedication to the profession. - July 08, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Found Orphaned or Injured Wildlife? Find Help via Your Cell Phone. WildlifeRehabber.com Launches Mobile Access to Its Members Directory.
Cell phone users can now quickly access listings of individuals and organizations available to assist them using their cell phone or PDA if they should happen to find orphaned and injured wildlife. WildlifeRehabber.com is launching mobile access to member listings so that people can quickly locate... - July 04, 2007 - WildlifeRehabber.com
US National Downshifting Week July 7-13th
Conscious Consuming teams up with sustainable living writer/broadcaster Tracey Smith to launch the first US National Downshifting Week. - July 04, 2007 - Conscious Consuming
Seniors Write a Book and Donate a Portion of Proceeds to Alzheimer's Disease and Breast Cancer Research
A group of seniors have co-written a novelette as a fund-raising project for their day support program and a portion of the profits from each book will be given to support Alszheimer's Research and Breast Cancer Research. - July 03, 2007 - CareWell Recreation Programs for Seniors
TERI Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification
The certification enhances TERI’s reach, visibility and effectiveness as it commemorates its "25 Years of Quality" with in the capitals corridors. - June 30, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Study of a Natural Chelator’s Effect on Autism Expanded and Renewed
As the first ever clinical study examining a natural chelator’s effect on autism disorders moves into it’s second year, it’s expanded protocol was approved by its FDA approved Independent Review Board. To date, approximately sixty children have been identified or accepted into the study. Recruiting will continue until the needed eighty children have been accepted and an additional twelve alternatives have been identified. - June 28, 2007 - Health and Wellness Research Institute
TERI and ITC Food’s Sunfeast Launch a Major School Campaign in 10 Cities - "The Cool Revolution Against Climate Change"
“This event flickers for us a hope in a world that has forgotten to respect its environment, and encourages children, teachers, schools and parents to join hands for a cleaner, greener future.” Dr. RK Pachauri, Director General TERI. - June 27, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
ReZoom.com Chooses New York’s Love Our Children USA as A Better World Finalist
What if taking only a few minutes of your time could help raise $100,000 dollars for a local charity? - June 27, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Siblings (Amanda & Tyler Stull)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert on behalf of the Pennsylvania State Police, Corry Station, Crawford County. The Corry Station of the Pennsylvania State Police is searching for two children who were taken on June 22nd, 2007 from 22410 Little Cooley Road,... - June 23, 2007 - Project Safekids
Over Half of the 149 Class 1 Federal Areas Analyzed Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows over half of our Federal Class 1 Areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 25% are listed in the severe category and have lost the ability to see half of the visible stars. - June 22, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Amber Alert Issued for Abducted Palm Beach Gardens Two Month Old Girl (Markilah Nocent)
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for a two year old child Markilah Nocent. The suspect is a non-custodial parent Marco Nocent age (26). Authorities report he drove off with Markilah in the back seat and her aunt in... - June 21, 2007 - Project Safekids
Albany Medical Volunteers Open Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda
In partnership with local Ugandans, three medical students have brought sustainable healthcare, for the first time, to a forgotten region of Uganda. - June 21, 2007 - Engeye
Out4Immigration Continues the Fight for Equality as Voice and Advocate for Same-Sex Binational Couples and HIV+ Immigrants
Group to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary at San Francisco Pride Parade on June 24 - June 21, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Over 95% of Missouri State Parks and Class 1 Areas Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows over 95% of our state parks and class 1 areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 75% are listed in the severe category. - June 20, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Amber Alert Issued for Allegheny County Infant (Alyssa Volz - 15 Months)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert on behalf of the Munhall Police Department, Allegheny County. The Munhall Police Department is searching for Alyssa Voltz, a 15-month-old white female child with blonde hair and blue eyes, possibly clothed in only a... - June 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
Sarah Ferguson to Speak at The Ophelia Project 10th Anniversary Dinner
Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, will be the keynote speaker at The Ophelia Project's 10th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18. This highly-anticipated event unites one of the world's leading child advocates, herself once a target of public bullying, with an organization that has spent... - June 18, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Amber Alert Issued for Cleveland Twins (Kevin & Brandon Vasquez)
The twins were abducted at knifepoint. - June 17, 2007 - Project Safekids
Riverside Humane Society Launches Pet Behavior Help Line Web Site
Free advice and information from Riverside Humane Society's trained counselors now is available on the new pet behavior help line web site for anyone having problems with annoying or destructive pet behaviors. Assistance is also available by telephone and e-mail. - June 17, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Children's Book Written for Children on the Perils of Child Molestation
Mi-Leing teaches children, who have been victimized by sexual abuse (or have potential to become so), with an instructive story on how to break the silence, and bring an end to this wide-spread unspoken violation. The story is written in the manner of a fairy-tale, and in the style of Dr. Seuss. - June 14, 2007 - Mi-Leing
One Dollar, One Shelter, One Month - Helping Animal Shelters One Dollar at a Time
From the mind of a brilliant 9-year-old girl comes a campaign so simple that it is certain to work wonders for our country's poorest animal shelters. - June 14, 2007 - AnimalHelp.Com, Inc
Gay and Lesbian Inclusive Advertising Award Winners Announced
IKEA Honored as Outstanding Commercial at Commercial Closet Association’s Images in Advertising Awards - June 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
TERIs Knowledge Centre - A Boon at the Tougher Terrains
TERI's development resource centre at Supi, near Mukteshwar in Uttaranchal called TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement), endeavor is to create a platform in the higher terrains of India which can be used as means for communication, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for development. - June 14, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Non Profits Forge Alliance and Set Merger Date of July 1, 2007
“Together for Good” - Vantage Foundation and Project Independence Will Merge, Expanding Services and Sharing Resources - June 10, 2007 - Project Independence
The Ophelia Project Offers Summer "Girl-Talk" Sessions
Tuesdays in June and July will be a time to share, care and have fun. - June 10, 2007 - The Ophelia Project of Erie
CACEP Selects Stardonor.com Services as Their Internet Commerce Solution
Internet commerce is a needed service to continue to be successful website. - June 09, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects
World-Class Life Science Organization and Campus Launches to Aid in Research and Drug Development
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of CIIT, Centers for Health Research, has announced the launch of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in... - June 08, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
People Care 4 Day Care, Inc. to Help N. California Kids
People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and enriching the day care experience for children, has been launched by longtime Alameda resident Ralph Zig Tyko. Working with established local day care centers, the organization plans to fund tutorial programs, buy... - June 08, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.
The Ophelia Project Opens Registration for Relational Aggression Seminar
The Ophelia Project has opened registration for “It Has a Name: Relational Aggression,” a one-day seminar to take place Friday, Oct. 19 at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center in Erie, Pa. The educational event offers workshops in relational aggression, cyberbullying,... - June 07, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Different Travel Calls for an Ethical "Code of Practice" for UK Volunteering Companies
With Volunteers Week encouraging people to take up volunteering, voluntourism company Different Travel has called for ‘Code of Practice’ to regulate the ‘voluntourism sector’, prevent abuse of volunteers, and ensure that the projects bring genuine benefit to the developing world. - June 07, 2007 - Different Travel
What Does Voting For Love Our Children USA, A World Champion Charity, Have In Common With American Idol And Dancing With The Stars?
Love Our Children USA, is not a TV Show that wins more votes than the Presidential election. It does not offer a record deal on American Idol or a ballroom trophy on Dancing With The Stars however, it is a World Champion national charity working to break the cycle of violence and neglect against children and it seeks like-minded votes. - June 06, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Out4Immigration to Co-Present Sebastian Cordoba’s 'Through Thick and Thin' at Frameline 31 LGBT Film Fest
Documentary details the struggles of same-sex binational couples against unjust US immigration laws - June 05, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Alex Eckelberry of the TCBL Says: Don't "Downlist" the Manatees
The TCBL believes that manatees are in continued danger from boaters and polluted runoff, and that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission should not "downlist" the manatee. - June 04, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League
TERI to Educate School Children under the “Yamuna Action Plan Phase - 2”
A multi-dimensional campaign-cum-action program on health, hygiene, and sanitation launched in schools of Gurgaon, Sonepat, and Panipat to bring about greater awareness and create interest and concern for environment - June 03, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute