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$100,000 Raised for HeartShare's Children's Programs
Trees and ornaments and bears, oh my! For the 18th year, HeartShare Human Services of New York hosted its annual Tree Festival to raise funds for children in its foster care and adoption programs and those with developmental disabilities, including the soon-to-open school-age program for children... - December 29, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Need Assistance Paying Your Heating Bill?
It may have been a mild winter but that does not mean that people have not been using their heat at night. For some, they are in danger of having their heat turned off just as the cold days of winter are approaching. However, help is available. As it has in previous years, HeartShare Human... - December 22, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
New Program for Adults with Autism Offered by HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York opened a new program for adults with autism in Brooklyn, NY. - December 19, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
19-year-old Edina, Minnesota Resident Uplifts Small Health Clinic in Ghana
A 19-year-old member of the Edina, Minnesota community, Rebecca Holloway-Nahum, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ghana, while immersing deeply in Ghanaian life and culture. - December 12, 2006 - United Planet
23-year-old Springfield, Massachusetts Resident Teaches English to Needy Children in Ecuador
A 23-year-old member of the Springfield, Massachusetts’s community, Erin Duffy, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ecuador, while immersing deeply in Ecuadorian life and culture. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
32-year-old San Antonio, Texas Resident Works in an Orphanage with Needy Children in Honduras
A 32-year-old member of the San Antonio, Texas’s community, Mary Held, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Honduras, while immersing deeply in Honduran life and culture. It is her 6th time being in Honduras, she is working on her doctorate in social work. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Program Manager, to Join Beyond Expectations at Educational Forum
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Philadelphia Area Program Manager, will be among the presenters with Beyond Expectations (BE) at the YAC Science Fair and Educational Forum this Saturday, December 9. Tom will present information about their national Banking on Our Future program. - December 08, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Girl in Tennessee (Andrea Montoya - 3)
The Gatlinburg Police Department has issued a Tennessee Statewide AMBER Alert for Andrea Montoya. Andrea is a 3 year-old, white female. She has light brown hair and brown eyes and is 3 feet tall and weighs 35 pounds. She was last seen wearing a purple coat and gray jogging pants. Andrea was... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert: Texas Toddler Taken at Gunpoint (Austin James McKinney -- 2)
A Texas Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-1/2-year-old boy abducted at gunpoint from a residence in the 2200 block of County Road 584 in Rosharon in Brazoria County. Authorities are searching for Austin James McKinney. The child has blond shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. He was last seen... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Albany Medical College Volunteers to Open Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda
Medical Student Group Founder Stephanie Van Dyke Will Return to Uganda to Run Clinic after Graduation - December 06, 2006 - Engeye
Scotto, Merone and Calabrese Join HeartShare Board
Rosanna Scotto, Valerie Merone and Salvatore Calabrese join the HeartShare Human Services of New York Board of Directors. - December 05, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
World Vision Relocates Staff from Malakal as Fighting Breaks Out in Southern Sudan
World Vision has temporarily relocated 17 international staff from Malakal and surrounding areas to other locations in Southern Sudan. “Gun shots were heard from both sides, and people were running from all sides,” said a World Vision staff member who had to take cover during the fighting. In total, 120 humanitarian staff have left due to conflict in the Upper Nile area. - December 02, 2006 - World Vision US
Beyond Expectations Launches New Online Learning Center
Beyond Expectations (BE) has launched a new online learning center and entered into a partnership with the New Jersey Financial Literacy Awareness Network (NJFLAN). Through this exciting collaboration, BE can help families teach their children how to manage money and make informed financial decisions. - December 01, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
US Army Captain in Iraq Founds Charity to Aid Iraqi Families
US Army Captain William Perrich, a civilian called back to active duty, is making a difference in Southern Baghdad through personal humanitarian efforts. As a Civil Affairs Officer, he rebuilds infrastructure, helps local governments function, and provides relief efforts to civilians. Seeing the... - November 30, 2006 - HelpIraqiFamilies
Amber Alert Issued for Two Ohio Brothers (Julius and Julian Crossty)
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The suspect is suicidal. - November 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
Campaigners Fight Proposed Pigeon Feeding Ban
Campaigners today launched a bid to scupper an application by Westminster City Council for a byelaw criminalising the feeding of pigeons around Trafalgar Square. - November 29, 2006 - Save the Trafalgar Square Pigeons
Double Oscar Winner Hilary Swank Volunteers with United Planet in India
In July and August 2006, Hilary Swank went to Palampur in North India with United Planet, an international non-profit organization, which builds cross-cultural understanding and friendship, while supporting communities in need worldwide. - November 28, 2006 - United Planet
Amber Alert Issued for Ohio Mother and Child (Ella & Marteen Casey)
An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for an abducted mother and child from Licking County last seen in Newark, Ohio. Ella and Marteen Bennette Casey have been abducted by Priscilinal Quinones. The suspect and victims are traveling in a 1992 Ford Taurus - Maroon in color with Ohio license plates... - November 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert "Levi's Call" Issued for Georgia Infant and Mother (Sergio & Crystal Vargas)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cobb County Police Department has issued an Amber Alert after for Sergio and Crystal Vargas. The child and mother was abducted from Marietta, Georgia. Sergio Vargas, 8 months old. He's an Hispanic who has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red... - November 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued For Missouri Infant (Tylar Fine - 7 Months)
The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of The West Plains Department. David Fine the non custodial parent entered residence of the victim and took child from mother, during the abduction the child was injured and suspect threatened suicide that he would kill the... - November 24, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Fairfax, Virginia Infant (Zian Armani Holeman - 1)
The Virginia State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of The Fairfax County Police Department In Alexandria. The Fairfax County Police Department is looking Zian Armani Holeman, The child is believed to be in extreme danger and was last seen at 3514 Buckman Road Apt 203, Alexandria, VA. - November 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Teen (Jesus Lilliana Vega -14)
The suspect broke into the residence of the victim and abducted her. - November 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Baltimore Child (Ka von Simmons)
The Maryland State Police at the request of Baltimore Police have issued a Maryland Child AMBER Alert for Ka von Simmons. Child: Ka von Simmons is further described as being 2 feet 6 inches and 35 pounds. The child was last seen wearing Blue T-shirt over white long sleeve and Blue pants... - November 18, 2006 - Project Safekids
United Planet & Ecover Become Partners
The manufacturer of ecological cleaning products, Ecover, and the international non-profit organization United Planet partner together to increase environmental awareness. - November 18, 2006 - United Planet
Amber Alert Issued for Two Louisiana Brothers (Demond & Demonte Winfrey)
Louisiana State Police Troop F has issued an Amber Alert for two children who are believed to have been abducted from the Tech Elementary School in Cecilia. It is believed the children were abducted by Laquita Mathis, 31, also known as Laquita Winfrey or Kimberly Bosley. She is described as... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Infant (Jaelan Brown - 5 Months)
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have issued an Amber Alert for five-month-old Jaelan Brown. She was taken by her non-custodial parents Jerri Brown and Alvin Dale Campbell, from whose custody she was removed. Her mother, Jerri Brown, is a... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids
Water Missions International Selected for State’s “Angel List”
Water Missions International (WMI) was among ten nonprofit organizations recognized by the Secretary of State’s office for its annual “angel list,” a designation that ranks it a trustworthy charity. The Secretary of State released the “Scrooges and Angels” list... - November 17, 2006 - Water Missions International
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Teen (Elizabeth Kennedy -16)
The victim was taken from her residence against her will. - November 16, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Rocky Mount Toddler (Mariah Poland - 2)
The Rocky Mount Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control have issued a statewide Amber Alert for Mariah Poland. Two-year-old Mariah Poland was last seen in the backseat of her mother's car in the parking lot of Cousins Food Mart, located on West Ridge Street. - November 14, 2006 - Project Safekids
Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Two Teens (Ashley Wagner and Irvin Schexnayder)
The Pine Bluff Police Department has requested a Level II activation of the Morgan Nick Amber Alert System. Ashley Wagner, 12, and Irvin Schexnayder, 13, both of Pine Bluff have been missing since Sunday (November 12th) at approximately 3:00 PM. Wagner and Schexnayder have been reported to law... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn
The Spindale Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Rutherford County girl. North Carolina authorities are looking for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn. She is described as being 2 feet 3 inches tall. She is biracial... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids
AHIMSA International Proposes Plans for Prosperity and National Health Plan for Uruguay
AHIMSA International, a non-profit think tank, perceives a tremendous opportunity for Uruguay to achieve a renewed state of prosperity and a national health program through a nationwide campaign to produce biofuels and organically grown foods. - November 10, 2006 - AHIMSA International
Stars and V.I.P.’s Come Out to the Scleroderma Foundation's 10th Annual "Key to a Cure" Gala
At the 10th annual “Key to a Cure” gala on November 4th at L.A.’s Wilshire Grand hotel, celebrities, V.I.P.’s, and some of California’s top doctors gathered to honor those who have contributed to the progress in treatments for scleroderma, a life threatening connective... - November 09, 2006 - The Scleroderma Foundation
Florida Amber Alert Issued for Brian Knowles (Age - 8)
The child was abducted by his father who is suicidal. - November 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for California Teen (Carlos Tovar -15)
The suspect are considered Armed & Dangerous. - November 05, 2006 - Project Safekids
North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Alex Elizabeth Spriggs - Age 15
Alex Spriggs was last seen at the Handy Hugos Store located at Hwy 17 & Hwy 87 intersection on Sunday October 29, 2006. At approximately 1542 hours on Sunday 10-29-06 Alex Spriggs was last seen with an unknown adult white male subject with a red shirt with a American flag on it. Alex... - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alerts Now Available for Social Newtorking Communities
Just introduced by Project Safekids & Profile Jewels - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
Indiana Amber Alert Issued for Stephanie Faye Wagner - Age 16
She is belived to be in extreme danger. - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids
People’s Grocery Launches Healthy Snack Delivery Program
When teachers and site coordinators in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) advocated healthier snacks for their students, People’s Grocery answered their call. A West Oakland non-profit, People’s Grocery works for social and environmental justice through developing local, sustainable food resources. Healthier snacking for students is a significant step towards improving the physical health of low-income school districts. - October 31, 2006 - People's Grocery
Bald Stuntman to be Set Ablaze in a High School
Movie stunts and special effects teach science and safety to kids and raises awareness of the Children’s Alopecia Project. - October 31, 2006 - Children's Alopecia Project
Exceller Fund "Seabiscuit" Star Rich In Dallas to Appear at Equine Affaire
The Exceller Fund horse, Rich In Dallas, is making a requested repeat appearance at the Equine Affaire Show, November 9-12, in W. Springfield Massachusetts. Rich In Dallas demonstrates the versatility of Thoroughbreds off the racetrack. - October 30, 2006 - The Exceller Fund, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Joliet Girl (China A. Campbell - Age 2)
The Amber Alert has been canceled. - October 27, 2006 - Project Safekids
Oklahoma Amber Alert Issued for Three Children Abducted at Gunpoint
The children were abducted at gunpoint. - October 26, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Mississippi Toddler (Escyionne Qua've'aie Blakney - 2)
Foul Play is Suspected - October 25, 2006 - Project Safekids
New Jersey and New York Groups Announce New Program to Reduce HIV / AIDS Rates Among Transgender Women
Hudson Pride Connections and New York Researchers at Hunter College Announce Creation of a New Program to Reduce HIV / AIDS Rates Among Transgender Women and Lead the Way for Similar Future Programs - October 25, 2006 - Hudson Pride Connections
The AHDF Announces New President
The American Horse Defense Fund (AHDF) is pleased to announce that it has selected Ms. Shelley Sawhook to serve in the position of President for the organization. Ms. Sawhook served as Media and Press Director for AHDF from 2003 to 2004 and as the President of the United Equine Foundation... - October 24, 2006 - American Horse Defense Fund
Amber Alert Issued for Two Columbia Children (Raekwon & Myesha Ramey)
The Columbia Police Department and The South Carolina State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Raekwon & Myesha Ramey. Raekwon Ramey, 8, and and his sister Myesha Mae Ramey, 7, were last seen when they settled in for naps at about 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Raekwon is a black male about... - October 22, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Victorville Children (Alyssa & Evan Colon)
The suspect could be "Armed & Dangerous." - October 20, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Arlington Children (Abigail & Caleb Sobania)
The Arlington Police Department & The Washington State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Abigail & Caleb Sobania. The children were abducted during a carjacking. Authorities are searching for a minivan that was taken with two children inside. It happened near the Smokey Point area of... - October 19, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Ft. Lauderdale Infant (Mekai Brown - Age 4 Months)
A Florida Amber Alert has been issued a 4-month-old girl who was possibly abducted by a teenage acquaintance of her mother. Mekai Brown weighs about 14 pounds and has curly hair, and was last seen wearing a yellow dress and white socks. She may have been abducted by 15-year-old Kaniesha... - October 19, 2006 - Project Safekids