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Make Your “Someday” Today: New Jersey YMCAs Come Together to Bring Resolutions to Reality
Local YMCAs Hold First-Ever Statewide Fitness Event on Jan. 10 to Promote Positive Personal Change and Good Health. - December 30, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Arizona Gets First Vegetarian Food Festival
The team behind the famous NYC Vegetarian Food Festival brings its special sauce to the southwest for the very first Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival in Scottsdale on January 10th. - December 29, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
The Professional Developmental Football League Futures Game
Pro Football Scouting event held day before Pro Bowl. The Professional Developmental Football League (PDFL) today announced a professional football workout game at Independence High School (6602 North 75th Ave Glendale, AZ 85303) on January 24th, 2015 from 10AM to 4PM. - December 28, 2014 - The Professional Developmental Football League
"From Fool to Fortune: the Archetypal Journey of Fortune Creation," James Wanless, PhD – a Saturday Morning Talk & Workshop
The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung at 10:00 am on January 17, 2015 at The Casa (Franciscan Renewal Center), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale (in The Santa Barbara). Dr. Wanless’ lecture and workshop will broaden your understanding and teach you how to use the Voyager Tarot deck—his amazing 21st century personal navigation tool. - December 22, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Louisville Marks 40 Years of Chanukah in the Public Sphere
Chabad of Kentucky to Light Up One of 15,000 Public Menorahs Worldwide, Universal Symbol of Religious Freedom. - December 21, 2014 - Chabad of Kentucky
Harvardwood's 2014 Writers Competition Winners & Most Staffable TV Writers
Announcing the winners of the 2014 Harvardwood Writers Competition & the writers selected for Harvardwood's Most Staffable TV Writers of 2014. - December 19, 2014 - Harvardwood
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be... - December 18, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Tommie Sunshine Signs on to Play Multiple Dates on the Beats Drop Cancer 2015 Fundraising Tour
One of the hottest hashtags in electronic dance music is making its vision a reality, as #BeatsDropCancer gears up for their US Tour with EDM powerhouse Tommie Sunshine officially onboard for the cause! - December 16, 2014 - Electronic Music Alliance
The Greater Cleveland Unit of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Announces Red Flags to Watch for During Holiday Visits with Aging Parents
When families live far away from one another, the holidays may be the only opportunity that long-distance caregivers and family members have to personally observe older relatives. Age-related decline can happen quickly. Family members who haven't visited a loved one recently may be surprised at... - December 05, 2014 - Careplan Geriatric Care Managers
Shop for Success Raises Record-Breaking Funds for Local Dress for Success Programs
Dress for Success SW Florida is pleased to announce this year’s Shop for Success event raised a record-breaking $73,000 to help support Dress for Success SW Florida and its mission of promoting the economic independence of local disadvantaged women. The shopping extravaganza’s previous... - December 04, 2014 - Dress for Success SWFL
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Guadagno Visits Food Bank of South Jersey as Part of "Season of Service" Campaign
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) will host New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno at its headquarters in Pennsauken on December 3, 2014. The visit is part of the Christie Administration’s Season of Service campaign – a statewide tour that highlights the impact of... - December 03, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Gigaton Gifts Puts a Tree in Every Holiday Card
Low-cost program lets customers fight climate change, deforestation and poverty when sending holiday greetings by helping to restore ecologically critical mangrove forests. - December 02, 2014 - Gigaton Gifts
Thai Students with No Handicaps Use Sign Language to Learn English
Over 90 grade one to nine students enjoy the use of a simplified sign language in learning English by acting out the lyrics of the song they are singing at a free English camp ran by Filipino teachers. - December 02, 2014 - FATE Thailand
Will These Kids Make It to School Next Year? Mosqoy Needs Your Help to Fund Their Programs in the Peruvian Andes.
Mosqoy, a registered Canadian-Peruvian charity working with indigenous youth in Peru, funds Peruvian students from rural communities to attend post-secondary education, supports indigenous weavers to sell their traditional textiles at fair-trade marketplaces and works with elementary schools, high... - November 29, 2014 - Mosqoy
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Food Bank of South Jersey Announces Details for Holiday "Turkey Drop"
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced today that its annual turkey drop event will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 8 am to 1 pm, at the organization’s headquarters on 1501 John Tipton Boulevard in Pennsauken, NJ. The largest emergency food provider serving Camden, Gloucester,... - November 22, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Project Abby Aims to Improve the Lives of Kids with Autism in Latin America
Project Abby aims to improve communication and learning for kids with autism in Latin America. They have created toys and technological tools that they want to distribute to 500 low-income autism families this Christmas, as well as a follow-up from their psychologists and therapist (3 months) and to link them to a specialized institution in their community! - November 19, 2014 - Project Abby
Be Immersed in Culture and Art of the African Diaspora at the 2014 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair
African Diaspora Unification East Bay presents the first Annual Bazaar & Crafts Fair to celebrate the people, art, knowledge and cultural vibrancy that has resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. The goal is to open dialogue between the many people that call the Bay Area... - November 18, 2014 - African Diaspora Unification
Operation: Coming Home Begins Construction of Home for Marine Cpl. Ryan Wightman
Nonprofit Organization and Royal Oaks Homes to Build Ninth Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina Neighborhood - November 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home
R4 Alliance Marches Forward for Veteran Advocacy with the Patriots Parade Initiative
R4 is a national alliance of organizations supporting Our Military Family joining forces to improve quality of services. R4 has over 38 member organizations who have served over 140,000. R4 is launching the Patriots Parade inspiring America to accomplish personal summits in honor of the fallen to support the living. - November 13, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014
On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Hope Mobile Pantry for Veterans
Veterans in need of a helping hand will soon have it consistently from the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ). The largest source of emergency food assistance in South Jersey, FBSJ is adding the Army National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill, NJ to the list of sites that it will service regularly with its... - November 10, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Sugar Hill's New Co-Working Space
Sugar Hill has transformed the old city hall building into a business incubator and wo-work space. The incubator houses ten local and different businesses on the second floor of the building. The co-work space is made to modernize the old building, encourage connecting with others in an excellent location, while enjoying amenities and a conference room, WiFi, and room for growth. - November 07, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill
ISA Assists International Business Website
The International School of Arizona (ISA) has agreed to provide free language-translation services to a new website connecting businesses in Arizona to those in Canada and Mexico. The website, Building an International Economic Network (BIEN) www.connectbien.com, is run by Maricopa Association of... - November 07, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Mentors Expose At-Risk Teens to Positive, Historic Experiences
On October 12th, the M.A.N. Program (which stands for “mentoring and nurturing”) of Buffalo, NY brought a group of at-risk high school students to an historic NFL game. Four chaperones shuttled sixteen Bennett High students to the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch the Buffalo Bills take on... - November 04, 2014 - The M.A.N. Program
Spanish Embassy Education Advisor Visits ISA
The Education Advisor from the Spanish Embassy in the U.S., Antonio Caballero, visited the International School of Arizona (ISA) this morning. Newly appointed, Mr. Caballero is introducing himself to Arizona schools that host certified teachers from Spain as part of the Spanish Education... - October 31, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
New Regional AVF May Meeting and December Fellows Course Exhibit Opportunities Available
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting the first regional meeting with the West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment on April 30-May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. AVF is also hosting the Fall Fellows Course on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Exhibitor opportunities are available for both events. - October 23, 2014 - American Venous Forum
West Coast Country Music Association Announces Winners of 1st Annual West Coast Country Music Challenge
The West Coast Country Music Association (WCCMA), today announced the winners of it’s first annual “West Coast Country Music Challenge.” The event, a live contest featuring aspiring country artists, was recently held at Parkway Plaza in El Cajon and featured over 40 contestants. - October 22, 2014 - West Coast Country Music Association
Tending the Living Image: A Dream Tending: A Workshop by Steven Aizenstat, Ph.D.
The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 8th at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix, AZ (Graces Room). In the Saturday morning talk, Dr. Stephen Aizenstat invites you into the world of Dream Tending. Dr. Aizenstat has... - October 21, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Mythic Heroes: Exploring Archetypes in W. African Storytelling - Marilyn Omifunke Torres, MS
The Phoenix Friends of CG Jung invites the general public to a Saturday morning talk (10:00 -11:30 am) and Saturday afternoon (1:00-5:00 pm) workshop on October 25, 2014 by Marilyn Torres, exploring the hero archetypes in West African (IFA Divination) storytelling today. Professor Torres is an... - October 20, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Website Launched Specifically for Good Deeds
First and only website geared towards doing good deeds in your own community, for your neighbor, friend, stranger or anyone who needs help. - October 19, 2014 - WorldOfHumanity.com
Chinese Education Officials Visit ISA to Gain Knowledge on Bilingual Education
Education officials from the People’s Republic of China visited the International School of Arizona (ISA) to meet with its top administrators and learn about the unique challenges of operating a bilingual program at the early education and primary grade levels. The meetings, which took place... - October 18, 2014 - International School of Arizona
It’s Bullying Prevention Month and the Solution is Not Punishment, Blame or Shame
Free2Luv, a nonprofit that offers a place where youth are empowered, individuality is celebrated, bullying is not tolerated and luv rocks shares their vision for a bully-free world. - October 17, 2014 - Free2Luv
MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org
One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Funding Granted for Molestation Prevention
ReInventing The Cycle has been granted $40,000 from the Honor Project to distribute Project S.T.O.P. (Stop The Oppressive Predator) molestation prevention program to 240 elementary schools throughout Ohio. - October 07, 2014 - RITC
Shelter Hope Pet Shop Commemorating Over 1000 Lives Saved
Over a Thousand Dogs Adopted. Shelter Hope Pet Shop at Janss Marketplace Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary with Calendar Release. Volunteers go naked to bring awareness to animal adoption. - October 06, 2014 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop
Freedom Ride Through Pilots n Paws
Hundreds of animals saved from high kill shelters through the joint efforts of Pilots n Paws and volunteer animal rescue groups. - October 03, 2014 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
Tim Timmerman Named BSA's 2014 Distinguished Citizen
Tim Timmerman, Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, has been named recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Central Texas. - October 03, 2014 - Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Millennials "Hack" Policy and Develop Solution to Gaza Blockade; Start-Up Uses Hack-a-Thon Model to Reinvent Policy Making
Last weekend, a group of diverse millennials set out on their own path to "hack" policy. After nearly 24 hours of discussion, research, playing devil's advocate and more- they have come up with policy recommendation to end the blockade in Gaza. You can find an executive summary and the full policy paper at Polithon.org or http://bit.ly/1vtjsFs. - October 02, 2014 - Polithon
Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Founders' Day in October
The spirit of our Founders, those phenomenal women, made yesterday's dreams today's hope and tomorrow's goal; our history was not just written, it is being lived! - October 01, 2014 - Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc.
AVF Announces West Coast Vein Forum Course in 2015
The American Venous Forum announces its newest meeting The West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment. The meeting will take place on April 30 - May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. The West Coast Vein Forum will offer clinicians providing basic treatment of venous disease a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in recognizing and treating a broader scope of vein disorders. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information. - October 01, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Hunger in America Report Reveals Food Bank of South Jersey Served Nearly 200,000 Individual Clients in 2013
Residents Receiving Assistance from South Jersey’s Largest Emergency Food Provider More than Doubled Over Four-Year Period - September 27, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Announces Expanded Cancer Support Programs
Local health, education and arts nonprofit expands programs to provide healing experiences for those living with cancer - September 25, 2014 - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Fire Sprinkler Advocates Spearhead Drive to Build Fire Safe Homes Through South Shore Habitat for Humanity Project
Home fire sprinkler installation event at Hanover site Wednesday, September 24 at 10 am. The Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition is providing its time and manpower to provide fire-safe homes for deserving South Shore Families. As part of South Shore Habitat for Humanity's work in Hanover, the... - September 24, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Boston Democrats Standing Strong with Arkansas Democrats
District 7 councilman Tito Jackson is hosting and event for Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women. Arkansas Democrats were the first to forcefully condemn the inappropriate and insensitive comments made in the wake of the Boston Bombing by Nate Bell - a Republican state representative. Boston Democrats stand in solidarity with Arkansas Democrats and support their efforts to remove people such as this from office. - September 21, 2014 - Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women