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TECH Outreach Hunts for Women to Empower
TECH Outreach faces challenges in recruiting eligible women for its Credit & Savings Scheme that it obtained a grant from Khazanah Nasional. - June 05, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
Curve Nation Brings Plus Size Powerhouses to Orlando Area
The Curve Nation Plus Size Expo hosted by international plus size model and star of Curvy Girls on NUVOtv, Rosie Mercado is July 11th - 13th in Orlando, FL. Speakers include CEO of Full Figured Fashion Week, Gwen DeVoe, and Lifetime's Double Divas. - June 02, 2014 - Curve Nation
Bright Community Trust Convenes a Community Land Trust Forum
Press Invite: As a media leader in the Tampa/Clearwater area, please accept this invitation to attend and possibly cover a very informative program on maximizing public investment to create housing for working families that is affordable for generations to come. With decreasing subsidies for... - May 30, 2014 - Bright Community Trust
Finding New Leadership for the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center: a Perspective from Advocacy Stakeholder
Cook County Justice for Children, a local nonprofit responds to the pending search for new leadership at the JTDC. - May 30, 2014 - Cook County Justice for Children
R4 Alliance Programs of Excellence Unite to Better Serve Our Veterans
R4 Alliance is a membership of programs of excellence providing therapeutic and community based Recreation services to Our Military Family. They are focused and committed to achieving the highest quality services through collaborative efforts in Research, education, standards of excellence, economic viability, and continuum of care across our service community. They believe these services are essential to the holistic Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Our Military Family. - May 29, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Bennigan’s Calls on Americans Everywhere to Help Honor U.S. Military with "Wall of Heroes"
Third annual tribute benefits Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - May 29, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Tampa Artisans to Hold Community Crafting Event and Vendor Fair
The 5th annual Tampa Bay Etsy Craft Party is organized by the Tampa Bay Etsy Crew at Built in Seminole Heights June 6. - May 29, 2014 - Tampa Bay Etsy Crew
American Venous Forum - Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease Workshop and Exhibit Opportunities Available
The American Venous Forum Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease will be held on December 5-7 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. The course is an intimate gathering of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with expert faculty in the field of venous disease. Throughout the course, industry representatives will facilitate product demonstration workshops for six different groups of Fellows. - May 28, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum - Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum is inviting Fellows to attend the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. This course is funded by educational grants through the American Venous Forum Foundation. - May 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Walker to Speak at National Memorial Day Parade
CEO of Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes to remind celebrants of veterans’ sacrifices, hidden traumas and on-going need for support. - May 23, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
P.F. Chang’s Seattle Hosts 2nd Annual Dine for a Cause Event to Support Free2Luv’s Bullying Prevention and Youth Empowerment Programs
Join community leaders P.F. Chang’s and Free2Luv and empower youth by standing up to bullying with them. Dine for a cause at P.F. Chang's Seattle June 22nd to support Free2Luv’s “Friends Don’t Let Friends Bully” program. When you do, you also have an opportunity to win some awesome prizes likes Seahawks and Sounders signed swag, Storm tickets, dinner to P.F. Chang’s and more. - May 23, 2014 - Free2Luv
Florida Literacy Awards Recognizes Outstanding Contributors to Literacy
30th Annual Florida Literacy Conference - May 23, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition
New Israel Fund of Canada Highlights Innovative Models Transforming Countless Lives in Israel
What can truly create a shared society of Jews and Arabs in Israel? - May 23, 2014 - New Israel Fund of Canada
JFCS Receives $85,000 Grant to Add Trauma Counseling & Senior Concierge Services
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier social service organization, received an $85,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Counseling Services to provide specialized and evidence-based trauma care services to all clients and senior... - May 22, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Nomad District Becomes More Accessible; New Forum and Information Center Launches
Experience NoMad is the hub for The NoMad District, New York's hottest neighborhood. Surrounding Madison Square Park, North of Madison Square Park is a hub of tech, creatives, restaurants, hotels + nightlife. - May 22, 2014 - Experience NoMad
Double Amputee to Parachute Into Coca-Cola 600
Dana Bowman to deploy special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes at Sunday’s race. - May 21, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The course is structured for the practicing venous specialist. The course will emphasize the clinical relevance to daily practice. The course will have didactics followed by panel discussions, and a full-day of case-based workshops. CME credits will be provided for this activity. - May 21, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Operation Kidsdafe and Delmonico Dance Having Child Safety Fair
Families are invited for a day of fun and safety. Local police and fire departments have been invited to attend. Parents will get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - May 18, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Fair Livermore CA
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. Lots of fun and activities for kids. - May 18, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Financial Literacy Grants Made Available Through the Support of Wells Fargo
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) is proud to announce it is partnering with Wells Fargo to establish a statewide financial literacy program for students in adult education/literacy, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs. Financial education promotes... - May 16, 2014 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Local Television Star, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Team Up for National Women Build Week
South Shore Habitat for Humanity and partners participate in National Women Build Week challenging women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in their local communities. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Stonehill College and Thayer Academy Team Up with South Shore Habitat for Humanity to Kick Off National Women Build Week
South Shore Habitat for Humanity teams up with local students to support Humanity International’s National Women Build Week, May 3-10. South Shore Habitat campus chapters at Thayer Academy and Stonehill College built and painted picnic benches to grace the two new homes now underway on Center Street in Hanover. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Youth Civic Summit-Educating Youth of Their Legal Rights
Glory to Glory Ministries is hosting a Youth Civic Summit, a seminar geared towards young people in order to educate them on their rights, responsibilities, and suggested strategies for getting through potential confrontations calmly and safely. All youth (ages 11-18) and parent are invited to the seminar. - May 13, 2014 - Glory to Glory Ministries
Talented Young Artist, Backed by All-Star Band, to Debut "Salute" to Wounded Heroes
Free Memorial Day weekend concert May 25 in West Palm Beach to benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 12, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Celebrities, Communities and Businesses Support South Shore Habitat for Humanity’s High Heels & Hard Hats Gala
South Shore Habitat for Humanity, Taniya Nayak, a host and interior designer on HGTV and featured designer on Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible, and WCVB Chronicle host Anthony Everett, came together for the annual High Heels & Hard Hats gala event. South Shore Habitat’s business partners, community leaders, and family partners enjoyed an evening with friends, all in support of affordable housing. - May 08, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Offers Out to Innovate Scholarships
NOGLSTP is accepting applications for its 2014 Out To Innovate Scholarships for undergrad and grad students pursuing degrees in science, tech, engineering or math programs who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or an active ally of the LGBT community. Funded at a minimum of $5,000 each, the scholarships will be awarded for the fall academic year. Students must be enrolled at a U.S.-based college or university. Applications are submitted online at www.noglstp.org; deadline is June 7. - May 07, 2014 - NOGLSTP
Play for Peace 2014 Certified Trainer Online Course Announced
Play for Peace is kicking off its annual Certified Trainer online course in May, there are 2 modules available running from 13th May to 10th June, 2014. - May 05, 2014 - Play for Peace
AmeriCorps NCCC Provides Vital Services to Mississippi Communities After Deadly Severe Weather
Approximately 103 national service members have deployed or are pending deployment to Arkansas, Mississippi and Kansas in response to Monday’s deadly severe weather outbreak. Some 34 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members, based at the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region... - May 05, 2014 - AmeriCorps NCCC
5th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Come join the Berkeley Lions, Tues. May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. Stroll along North Shattuck between Hearst and Vine, while enjoying samples at Gourmet Ghetto Eateries and raising money for charity. Join in with the Berkeley Lions Club, serving the needy of Berkeley for 95 years, in this opportunity to try some of the best faire in town. Show support for over twenty-five local shops contributing tasty treats to raise funds for the community. - May 04, 2014 - Berkeley Lions Club, Lions International
TECH Outreach Holds 4th AGM
During TECH Outreach's 4th AGM, the President unveiled the Strategic Plan that was developed during the Strategic Planning meeting in January 2014. - May 01, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Orange County Sorority Members and a CSUF Graduate Student Team Up to Support a Local Non-Profit Organization
On April 24th, 2014 at Orange High School, local undergraduates and a graduate student (CSUF) teamed up to put on a new event to benefit Camp Fire Orange County (a local chapter of Camp Fire USA). The event raised over $4K and awareness for the organization. - May 01, 2014 - Camp Fire Orange County
Women's National Republican Club Hires Sales and Marketing Manager
Women's National Republican Club Hires New Sales and Marketing Manager. - May 01, 2014 - Women's National Republican Club
3 West Club Hires Food and Beverage Manager
3 West Club announces hiring of Food and Beverage Manager. The 3 West Club has announced the hiring of a Food and Beverage Manager. Caroline Olsovsky has been hired as the Food and Beverage Manager. Caroline will focus on food & beverage service improvements, corporate events, hotel sales, and... - May 01, 2014 - Women's National Republican Club
American Venous Forum Hosts The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician - Exhibit and Workshop Opportunities Available
The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician will take place on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. Through educational grants, AVF is able to provide clinicians a unique educational opportunity beyond a basic introduction to venous disease. State-of-the-art lectures... - April 30, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease - Still Time to Register
Fellows are invited to attend the American Venous Forum Spring Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. The Course is presented for fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The goal of the course is to educate and update fellows regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - April 28, 2014 - American Venous Forum
U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Summit – May 20-22 (Atlanta, GA)
Business and Government Leaders of the U.S. Virgin Islands to Converge with the U.S. Virgin Islands Diaspora and Atlanta Business Owners in Atlanta, Georgia to Explore New Business Opportunities for the U.S. Territory - April 27, 2014 - USVI Alliance Inc.
Childhelp Honors Beverly Cohen at Woman of the World Luncheon and Fashion Show
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, Childhelp will honor Beverly Cohen of the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel, with the Woman of the World Award. Shaun Robinson, TV Host and anchor of Access Hollywood will host the day’s events and presentation ceremony. - April 26, 2014 - Childhelp
Operation Kidsafe to Visit Mason City, IA and Albert Lea, MN for Weekend Child Safety Fair
Alpha Orthodontics announces their 3rd annual Child Safety Fair. Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Local Police and Fire have been invited to attend. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips provided will help you set up a family safety action plan. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Child Safety Event with - Clay County Shefiff's Office Justice Coalition and Operation Kidsafe
Program is totally free and private. Parents will take home the only record of the visit. Don't miss this fun and informative 2 day safety program. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event in Las Vegas
Join the Boys and Girls Club, Las Vegas Fire Department with Engine #9 on site both days, Operation Kidsafe and Ed Bozarth Chevrolet. Families are invited for 2 days of fun and safety. Parents will get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
The American Venous Forum Hosts - The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum
CreativeBridge Coalition Hosts Second Fundraiser to Benefit Music-Based Programs for Kids
CreativeBridge Coalition (CBC) will host a “LUV IN” fundraising event featuring the area’s rock bands of the 1960s, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. The event, benefiting children’s music-based programs, will take place at the Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge located at... - April 25, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
Code for India Announces First Ever Simultaneous Hackathon Event in Bangalore and Mountain View
"Think Local, Hack Global" Engineers are coming together in Bangalore, India and Mountain View, California to create apps that empower poor populations. Teams of hackers that register apps at www.CodeForResilience.org by May 11, 2014 will be eligible for a grand prize trip to London. More details about how to register for the Code for India hackathon can be found at http://codeforindia.org/cfi-hackathon/. - April 24, 2014 - Code For India
CDF Receives Three Year Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
CDF: A Collective Action Initiative has received a three-year, family engagement and early learning grant for over $400,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, MI. The grant will allow CDF, a non-profit focused on community engagement in Clarkston, Georgia, to expand its community... - April 24, 2014 - CDF: A Collective Action Initiative
Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014
Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Penn State Students Empower Rural Communities with Bridges to Prosperity
Students at Penn State are traveling to rural Panama to build a pedestrian bridge for the community of Membrillo. Flooding during the rainy season prevents community members from traveling to school, work, and the market. By building a bridge for the community of Membrillo, the Penn State chapter of Bridges to Prosperity will give them safe access to these necessities. - April 24, 2014 - Penn State Bridges to Prosperity