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Obama Has Legal Duty to Provide Clemency for Drug Offenders Says Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
Federal criminal justice reform advocates support the Obama administration clemency review plans but say that much more is needed. Advocates say that the President has a legal and moral duty to commute the sentences of tens of thousands of people in prison for mandatory minimum sentences. - April 23, 2014 - Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
The Gateway Family YMCA Among Local Healthy U Champions to Take the Field at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey YMCAs Celebrated at Spring Event - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Healthy Food “Taste Test” to School
In cooperation with the Kindergarten Success Academy, the YMCA provides a taste of healthy foods for students. - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
DDA Seeks Businesses and Tenants for "Suite Spot @ Sugar Hill"
The City of Sugar Hill Downtown Development Authority is recruiting businesses and tenants for sought after downtown area. Come grow with the City of Sugar Hill. - April 23, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Valuable Resources Made Available to Small Business Owners Through Small Business Development Workshop in Washington DC
If you desire to take your business to the next level, this workshop is for you. Industry experts will share useful business practices; effective use of social media and available resources to shift your business from neutral to thriving. It's a B2B networking opportunity. Bring business cards and hone your 30 second "Elevator Speech" to introduce your business. The workshop is informal, and questions are encouraged to help each participant receive the knowledge they need. - April 22, 2014 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Introducing Indigo Tongues by Iyalode Productions
Featuring Dynamic Personalities from Africa and the Diaspora - April 21, 2014 - WOCAF Festival
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The Fellows Course in Venous Disease is presented for the benefit of fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 17, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Operation: Coming Home Hosts Key Ceremony for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Oliver “Ollie” Hughes
Volunteer Project Completes Seventh Custom-Built Home to Honor the Service of Army Veteran - April 16, 2014 - Operation Coming Home
DonorFuse Partners with NetSquared Chicago to Host Powerful Event for the Nonprofit & Social Sector
DonorFuse and NetSquared have combined efforts to discuss the challenges and opportunities the nonprofit and social sector face in achieving measurable impact from a technology and functional needs perspective. The panelists participating will bring a dynamic viewpoint from all angles of philanthropy and fundraising. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
Operation Kidsafe Meet the Easter Bunny Event in Columbia IL
Get your picture taken by VSL Images with the Easter Bunny. Food Truck by T-Mo’s Tacos (benefits Gateway Pet Guardians); Cutie Bowtutie Hair Accessories; Gateway Pet Guardians Jr. Outreach; Mid America RebelRollers; itWorks; Gateway Grizzlies Mascot Izzy; Cahokia Mounds; Pampered Chef; Origami Owl; Free chair massages by Healthcare Complete. - April 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event with Easter Bunny Photos Granite City, IL
Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and receive some Easter goodies. Free Food - Free Drinks; Free Activities for Kids;Police and Fire Departments will be attending this event. - April 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
DonorFuse Provides Online, On-Demand Training Modules for Small & Medium Nonprofit Professionals
After surveying nonprofit needs, training for nonprofit professionals is high on the list. DonorFuse has developed key modules with topics ranging from developing a technology plan to individual giving 101. Due to time and resources all training modules are designed to work within the learner's schedule and provide real-time feedback. Each module uniquely fuses technology with fundraising for optimal success in application. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® on April 26 Aims to Help Kids Exercise Minds and Bodies
Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA - April 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Registration Open for American Venous Forum Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum will host the Spring Fellows Course in Venous Disease on May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. There is no cost for Fellows to attend this course. Travel expenses (certain restrictions apply) are covered by educational grants. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register! - April 09, 2014 - American Venous Forum
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Branch Associate Executive Director
Jessica Samolewicz Promoted to Branch Associate Executive Director - April 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hero Helpers of America, Inc. & Heartillery Group Join Together to Fulfill Urgent Requests for Our Troops in Afghanistan
The Hero Heart Collection aims to collect 100,000 cards and 500 care packages for American service members currently stationed overseas. Request for schools, businesses, clubs/organizations and the community to contribute immediately in the form of greeting cards, care package items and/or financial donation. Items will be accepted until June 22nd, 2014. - April 06, 2014 - Heartillery Group
Student-to-Student Autism Connection Aims to Increase Autism Acceptance
Autism advocacy event to support local non-profit during Autism Awareness Month. - April 06, 2014 - The Friendship Network for Children
TECH Outreach Obtains Sovereign Fund Grant for Women Empowerment Projects
Today, Dr. Selvamalar Ayadurai, President of TECH Outreach announced that TECH had received a grant from Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Khazanah is one of Malaysia’s sovereign fund managers. They are a major Corporate Social Responsibility player in Malaysia and provide grants to NGOs to... - April 05, 2014 - TECH Outreach
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Walking Day
YMCA Encourages Employee Wellness - April 05, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Save the Date for Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
Saturday, April 26 is Healthy Kids Day at The Gateway Family YMCA - April 05, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
The Gateway Family YMCA Warns of Risks and Options. - April 04, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Double-amputee Rob Jones to complete extraordinary feat April 12 in San Diego. - April 03, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
JFCS to Honor Four Veterans at May 27th Tribute to Veterans Awards Luncheon
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, will honor and recognize four veterans at their Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Michael’s on East. Award... - April 03, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
World’s Largest STD Dating Site, PositiveSingles.com, Adds Jenelle Marie of The STD Project as their Spokesperson
PositiveSingles.com, the world’s largest online STD dating platform, is now partnering with The STD Project by adding the website’s Founder, Jenelle Marie, as their Spokesperson, allowing for unprecedented access to millions of people affected by STDs. - April 03, 2014 - Positive Singles
City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned
Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild
Original Mud Run to Benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
$10 from registration fee for Spring 2014 events will go to wounded veterans charity. - March 31, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services to Tour Food Bank of South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), a hunger-relief organization that helps meet the needs of 173,000 food-insecure people across four South Jersey counties, will host a visit on April 1 from Kevin Concannon, the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. Under... - March 30, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
U.S. Academics, Experts Urge Obama to Press Saudi Officials on Egypt Repression
U.S. Thinkers, Experts Urge Obama to Press Saudi Officials on Egypt Repression; Noam Chomsky and others call on President to keep his promise to support democracy and human rights - March 29, 2014 - Emad Shahin
More Teens Are "Going with the Grain" Thanks to Food Bank of South Jersey
Results from Food Bank of South Jersey’s Healthy Baking for Teens Program Reveal New Preferences for Whole Grain Foods and Improved Nutrition Awareness. Health gains from whole grains! That’s the simple but life-changing message that the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) brought... - March 28, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The College of New Jersey to Grant Academic Credit for America's Unofficial Ambassadors Program
Innovative internship initiative gives college volunteers credit for strengthening communities and combating American stereotypes in Muslim majority countries. - March 28, 2014 - America's Unofficial Ambassadors
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
US; April 24, 2014 - March 26, 2014 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation
RSI Bank and The Gateway Family YMCA Partner to Serve the Rahway Community
RSI Bank presents donation to The Gateway Family YMCA Annual Support Campaign. - March 26, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
There is Still Time to Register for the American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. Please visit veinforum.org for more information and to register. These intimate gatherings of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with a faculty consisting of experts in the field of venous disease and representatives from sponsoring companies, will prove to be a stimulating interaction for all. - March 25, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Exhibit and Workshop Opportunities Available for the American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease will be held on May 11-13 in Englewood, New Jersey. 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... - March 24, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Unity of the Palm Beaches Welcomes New Minster. Rev. Taylor Stevens is Well-Known Guest Speaker at Unity Churches.
Unity of the Palm Beaches’ Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Rev. Taylor E. Stevens as the church’s new senior minister. Rev. Stevens is a congregation favorite, having served as guest speaker on a regular basis. His first official Sunday service as senior minister is on... - March 22, 2014 - Unity of the Palm Beaches Church
Camp Better America Chosen as a Top Five Nominee by the CLASSY Awards 2014
Camp Better America chosen as a top five nominee. - March 20, 2014 - Camp Better America
Panera Bread Raises a Lot of Dough for the Food Bank of South Jersey
Panera Bread donated proceeds from their Community Breadbox program totally $17,500 dollars to the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ). Customers who deposited their spare change in register coin boxes at Panera stores in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Delran, Voorhees, Marlton and Mount Laurel, New Jersey... - March 20, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Join The Gateway Family YMCA on National Walking Day
The Gateway Family YMCA is encouraging others to join or organize a group walk on National Walking Day. - March 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Preschool Program Lunch Provided Through Church Collaboration
The Gateway Family YMCA and the First Presbyterian Church collaborates to provide an afternoon lunch for program families. - March 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
President’s Roundtable Reception Celebrates The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Renovation
Event unveils renderings of the $3.2 million project for The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch. - March 19, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Welcomes Extraordinary Locals Into Distinguished Company
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore hosts annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. - March 19, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Summer Camp Kickoff Event - Fun for the Entire Family at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free community event based on summer camp fun. - March 17, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Offering Early Learning Readiness Program
Free community program supports school readiness; provides informal family, friend or caregivers with skills to enhance and support the learning experiences of children in their care. - March 17, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Area Non-Profit Makes a Good Life More Accessible for Aging, Disabled, and Military Veterans
Accessible West Virginia Association and it’s flagship program: “Handyman House Call” provides accessibility modifications and handyman /chore services to fixed income clients, to foster independent living. Meetings are open to the public and membership is given to those who attend two meetings of the Association. - March 16, 2014 - Accessible West Virginia Association
Citizens for Responsible Trails Organized to Address Stevens Creek Trail Issues
Citizens for Responsible Trails announces a neighborhood advocacy group that was formed to provide public input into the Stevens Creek Trail issue. - March 15, 2014 - Citizens for Responsible Trails
Krav Maga of Orange County Offers Women’s Self Defense Seminar
In January, Krav Maga of Orange County led a Women’s Self Defense Seminar Instructing Women on Basic Self Defense Against Violent Encounters. - March 12, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County
Basketball Brings Teens Together at The Gateway Family YMCA
The first year as an association-wide team comes to a conclusion. - March 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Renovation Blends Arts and Wellness
$3.2 million project anchors city’s downtown revitalization, Y’s commitment to community service. - March 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA