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Val Traore and Food Bank of South Jersey Send Bottled Water Urgently Needed by Seniors and Infants in Paulsboro, NJ
When Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), heard about the ongoing complications regarding contamination of Paulsboro’s water, she added bottled water to a FBSJ Hope Mobile delivery scheduled on February 15. “The families who rely on our Hope Mobile distribution are... - February 12, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Young Mothers Has Its First Annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser
Young Mothers INC. is having its first annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser on Saturday February 8th. The event will take place at the Capitol Brewing Co. in Arlington, V.A. from 4pm to 7pm. Dr. Bernard Demczuk of George Washington University will be hosting and the event will feature... - February 07, 2014 - Young Mothers Inc
Wellness Center Branch Announces Senior Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Welcomes Lexy Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy Living - February 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Veterans Learn to Cook Healthy at Food Bank of South Jersey
Veterans in need are getting a tasty lesson in healthy eating at the Food Bank of South Jersey at their kitchen in Pennsauken, NJ with a six week course every Wednesday night until March 5, 2014. FBSJ’s Healthy Living Initiative is providing the education to veterans referred by Volunteers of America, which focuses on how to make ordinary food donations into extraordinary and delicious meals. - February 06, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
TECH Outreach Celebrates 10 Years of Women Empowerment Social Entrepreneurship Work
2014 is an auspicious year for TECH Outreach. This NGO, non-profit organization celebrates its tenth year anniversary. Since 2004 TECH Outreach which is based in Malaysia has been providing micro-financing for abused and abandoned women in Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Hundreds of women and their... - February 03, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Girl Scout Honorees Welcomed Into Distinguished Company
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore welcomes honorees for its annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. - February 02, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Vedge Restaurant Celebrity Chefs to Appear at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Philly’s hottest chefs will arrive in the Big Apple for the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Chelsea. - February 01, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Five Points Branch Announces Aquatic Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Welcomes Charles Cook, Aquatic Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Doctors, Chefs, Athletes, and Authors to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's 4th Annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival
Cardiologists, restaurant owners, vegan chefs, and world-class athletes will be among those taking the stage at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Manhattan. There will also be more than 100 vendors of vegan lifestyle products and foods, many offering samples. - January 31, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Elizabeth Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Michael Brown, Membership Engagement Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Rummage Sale and eWaste Collection
Rummage Sale & eWaste Collection benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. - January 29, 2014 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives Grant from Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has received a $3,500.00 grant from the Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation to assist with feeding programs to help food insecure children and families in the South Jersey region. Pamela Pernot, Director External Relations stated, “This generous... - January 29, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Obama Launches Effort to Battle Campus Sexual Assault Epidemic: National Group Applauds Efforts and Thanks Sexual Assault Survivors for Their Role
This week, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a new focus to combat the alarming rate of sexual assaults committed on college campuses. According to a new report by the White House, college women are the most at-risk for rape and sexual assault. Sarah Rice from MTV is an ambassador for PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment - the national nonprofit that convened the National Campus Sexual Assault Summit at Georgetown Law in September of 2013. - January 26, 2014 - PAVE
Tickets on Sale for JFCS 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge
JFCS the premier local safety net social service organization, has opened ticket sales for its 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge to be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. - January 25, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Free2Luv and Vin-T Bikini Create Custom Seattle Seahawks Bikinis to Benefit Bullying Prevention
Free2Luv, a nonprofit passionate about empowering youth, teams up with Vin-T Bikini to create custom Seattle Seahawks bikinis to benefit bullying prevention program. - January 24, 2014 - Free2Luv
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting - David S. Sumner Venous Summit: When Things Go Wrong - A Rare Case of Mismanagement
The increasing number of practitioners who treat patients with venous disease is creating an unexpected side effect - a substantial variation in care patterns and quality. The outcomes are not always desirable for patients and for venous disease in general. The time has come for professional societies to take a hard look at this situation and decide what can be done to improve it. - January 22, 2014 - American Venous Forum
In "You Rescue Me" Contest, Accolades Go to the Dogs
American Dog Rescue Foundation is putting a new spin on dog rescue, with a new national contest launching January 15. The “You Rescue Me” contest is intended to celebrate man’s best friend in an entirely new way—by focusing on how dogs rescue humans, rather than the other... - January 22, 2014 - American Dog Rescue
Klee Associates, Inc. Closes SAP Training Practice to Focus Exclusively on JD Edwards
Klee Associates, Inc., with a decade of experience training SAP project teams, super users, and end users, announced today that they are closing the doors on their SAP practice. - January 22, 2014 - Klee Associates, Inc
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research
The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. Program highlights include Scientific Sessions on Superficial Vein Disease, Chronic Venous Obstructions, Venous Thromboembolism/IVC Filters, and Venous Mix. - January 20, 2014 - American Venous Forum
MLK Day of Service 2014: Food Bank of South Jersey Thankful for Volunteer Help to Meeting Increased Demand
Individuals and Seniors honor Martin Luther King with a day of service at the Food Bank of South Jersey. - January 19, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Girls Aim Higher Joins America's Promise Alliance
Aim Higher Enterprises’- Girls Aim Higher Program Supports the Call to Reduce the High School Dropout Rate and Improve the lives of America’s Young People. - January 16, 2014 - Aim Higher Enterprises
Black and Hispanic Communities on Fast Tract Toward Extinction: Leaders Alarmed
In as little as 68 years the Black community in Rochester will be half of what it is today. The Am I Not a Child media campaign is hard-hitting televised messaging designed by members of the Black community to sound the alarm among the Black and Hispanic communities. - January 15, 2014 - AmINotAChild
Operation Kidsafe is Coming to Birmingham Area for Free Child Safety and Education Event
Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement! Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing every day in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips will help you set up a family safety action plan. - January 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe International Announces: Child Safety Fingerprint Station Coming to Victoria, BC
Operation Kidsafe announces a new Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. You are cordially invited to the Kick off and Press Conference, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:00AM. - January 11, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) 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 recognized at a Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon, sponsored... - January 11, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Gather Your Tributes for Food Bank Hunger Games
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Food Bank of South Jersey will host its first annual Food Bank Hunger Games, an event where corporate sponsors gather their team of “tributes” from staff and compete against other companies to cook the best tasting meal. Location: 1501 John Tipton Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 February 27, 2014 7pm - January 11, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway Branch Begins Construction
Expanding for the Community in Rahway - January 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Girl Scout Cookies Go a Long Way
The Girl Scouts annual cookie sale begins January 17th in Monmouth and Ocean counties. - January 10, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Community Transformation Grant Awarded to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Grant to Expand Healthy Living Programs and Initiatives in Elizabeth, NJ - January 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Volunteers Paint Historic Compton High School
On Saturday, February 1st 7am, The Compton Court House will have over 1,000 volunteers wearing yellow shirts preparing to clean and paint Compton High School and 13 homes in the city of Compton. The Compton Initiative is a non-profit that partners with other entities to coordinate quarterly... - January 09, 2014 - The Compton Initiative
JFCS Seeks Respite Volunteers for Caregivers
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) is seeking respite volunteers for caregivers within the community to provide them much needed relief and companionship to their loved ones. - January 09, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Supporting the Elizabeth Community
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Lowers Rates - January 08, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Year, New Name
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Changes Name - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
One in Three Americans Has Prediabetes, Yet Few Realize They Are at Risk
The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Everyone to Increase their Diabetes IQ. - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Chief Marketing Officer, Author and Speaker Christina Motley Chosen to Launch Women's Power Networking 2014 Power Lunch Series
Chief Marketing Officer-on-demand Christina Motley helps Triangle business owners power up their marketing skills at WPN Power Lunch January, 10, 2014 in Raleigh. - January 07, 2014 - Women's Power Networking
Join a Cause for Community
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides a Lasting Impact - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Year Upgrades at the Five Points Branch
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Renovates for the New Year - January 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Updates Agency Name to Reflect Broader Region Served
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, has changed its name to Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. to recognize the non-profit agency’s broader service region. Formerly... - December 28, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Military Charity Delivers One Millionth Care Package
Special gifts hand-delivered to a Sailor deployed on the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg in the Gulf of Oman. - December 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
JFCS Expands to Charlotte County to Serve Homeless & At-Risk Veteran Families
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) opened a Charlotte County office located at 514 Grace Street in Punta Gorda, FL on Monday, December 2, 2013. An expansion of JFCS’ Operational Military Assistance Program, the Charlotte County office will serve veteran families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - December 20, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
A Mystical Christmas: Church to Have New Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
“A Mystical Christmas” is the theme of Unity of Palm Beaches’ Christmas Eve candlelight service on December 24, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Readings from the traditional Bible stories will be intermingled with metaphysical vignettes. Twelve themes relative to thoughts of Christmas (Wonder,... - December 19, 2013 - Unity of the Palm Beaches Church
Operation: Coming Home Breaks Ground on Seventh Hero Home
Volunteer Project Begins Work on Home for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Oliver “Ollie” Hughes in Fuquay-Varina. - December 19, 2013 - Operation Coming Home
ArsenicSAFE.org, a New Tool in Your Food Safety Certification Arsenal
ArsenicSAFE.org Launches Its New Informational Website and the Only Independent Food and Beverage Certification Program for Arsenic. - December 18, 2013 - ArsenicSAFE.org
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute Graduates 49 Women & Girls in Its 5th Leadership Class
The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) welcomed 49 women and girls into membership on Saturday, December 7, 2013 during its fifth graduation ceremony. The theme was “Women Rising: Prepared, Inspired and Ready to Lead” and the keynote address delivered by Motivational... - December 13, 2013 - ELI
Lake Ridge Rotarians Ring in the Holidays with The Salvation Army
On Saturday night at the Wal-Mart located near Potomac Mills, as people hurried in to do their holiday shopping, many stopped by afterwards to put a few dollars, or even their pocket change into the famous Salvation Army Red Kettle. Ringing the bells to encourage the donations were volunteers from... - December 11, 2013 - Lake Ridge Rotary
Military Charity Celebrates Historic Milestone
Operation Gratitude sent its One Millionth Care Package on December 7, making it the the first military support organization to accomplish such a feat. - December 11, 2013 - Operation Gratitude