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2013 Road to Recovery Conference Begins Today in Orlando
Annual event hosted by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is transformative experience for more than 100 wounded veterans and their families. - December 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Free2luv and Antonio Salon Team Up to Celebrate Individuality and Stand Up to Bullying
Style and Cut for a Cause - Stand up to Bullying with Award-winning Nonprofit Free2luv and Celebrate you December 30th at Antonio Salon in Seattle, WA. - December 09, 2013 - Free2Luv
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Forbes Small Biz Braintrust Contributor® Olalah Njenga Featured Speaker at Women's Power Networking Holiday Tea
Known for breaking a few fire codes, sharing pearls of workplace wisdom with the loyal viewers of the My Carolina Today morning show or NPR, Olalah Njenga, a 5′ 3″ champion of small business, is all about connecting and sharing. - December 04, 2013 - Women's Power Networking
Judge Ben Morales Files for Re-Election
Webb County Court at Law #1 - December 03, 2013 - Judge Ben Morales ReElection Campaign
Connecting Georgians to Coverage Holding Free Affordable Care Act Info Event
Who: Connecting Georgians to Coverage in partnership with Seedco What: 2013 Connecting Georgians to Coverage Information Event When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 - December 03, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage
PositiveSingles.com to Donate 50 Percent of December 1st 2013 Proceeds in Honor of 2013 World AIDS Day
Dating Platform for STD and STI Positive Singles Supports HIV / AIDS Cure Initiatives with Healthy December Donation - December 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
PositiveSingles.com Creates Signature Wall for December 1st 2013 World AIDS Day
Positive Singles Site Promotes a Positive Community Signature Wall for HIV and AIDS Positive People to Share - December 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
Minneapolis Based Nonviolent Peaceforce Hits Times Square
An ad featuring the field teamwork of Nonviolent Peaceforce is running on the CBS Super Screen on 42nd Street, New York City, and will continue through January 12th. Every day, at least a million and a half people will see the holiday message that peace can best be created and kept in nonviolent... - November 30, 2013 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Connecting Georgians to Coverage
On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Connecting Georgians to Coverage will hold a free information event on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton, GA. Individuals and small business owners can receive information and assistance with applying for health... - November 29, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage
JFCS Adopt a Family for the Holidays Program Seeks Adopters
Jewish Family & Children’s Service has kicked off its Annual Adopt A Family for the Holidays program and is currently in need of individuals or families willing to adopt a child or family to make a difference and help a needy family this holiday season. - November 28, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
GiveGab Celebrates “Giving Tuesday” with Free Premium Services for Nonprofit Organizations
Five nonprofits will receive free Premium Services for a year, worth over $450, from the social network for volunteers on Giving Tuesday. - November 28, 2013 - GiveGab
AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow
The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
First Annual Korbel-A-Thon to Benefit The APL
Springfield residents, Mark and Patty Bott are hosting a huge event Sunday, Dec. 8th at Boondocks in Springfield, IL. Mark and Patty have been long-time supporters of the Springfield APL. Their family dog "Korbel" just passed away and they wanted to have a special event in her name and raise some money for the APL... thus...the First Annual Korbel-A-Thon. - November 26, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Celebrate Culture and Artisans at the 2013 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair
Come out for the first Bazaar and Craftsfair celebrating the people, culture, food and knowledge of the African Diaspora. - November 25, 2013 - African Diaspora Unification
Parent Report Card Puts the Shoe on the Other Foot with Free Quiz
ParentReportCard.com is the newest resource for parents concerned about their approach to parenting. The site offers a free quiz to parents as well as a “report card” to grade their interactions and technique. - November 22, 2013 - Parent Report Card
Sigma Elevator Donates 160 Helmets to At-Risk Preschool Students in Bangkok
On November 14, 2013, Sigma Elevator donated 160 high-quality helmets to students and teachers of Ban Kookot preschool in Bangkok through collaboration with the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation on the Helmets for Kids program. The donation was made during a helmet handover ceremony at the... - November 21, 2013 - AIP Foundation, Thailand
Local Grassroots Organization Works to Improve the Economy by Helping People Find Jobs
Join Mid-Michigan's best on Thursday, December 5th from 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm. Job-Seeker Workshops, Keynote Presentation for Businesses and Employees, then Open Networking Pre-registration is suggested at www.pinkslipmidmichigan.org. - November 21, 2013 - Pink Slip Mid-Michigan
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
The American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana is now open for registration. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. The AVF Annual Meeting... - November 20, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Shelter Hope Pet Shop is Celebrating 2 Years at Janss Marketplace and 650 Shelter Pet Adoptions
Shelter Hope Pet Shop in a non-profit all volunteer organization who pulls adoptable pets from local high kill shelters, and places them in loving forever homes, with the help of mall owners, such as NewMark Merrill, who donate high-traffic mall space to Shelter Hope Pet Shop free of charge. This partnership has resulted in over 650 adoptions in just the first 2 years at Janss Marketplace. - November 18, 2013 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
New Jersey Charities Join More Than 1300 Hunger-Relief Agencies Nationwide to Urge Congress to Protect Nutrition Programs in Farm Bill
Food Bank of South Jersey and dozens of other state and local hunger-relief agencies in New Jersey joined more than 1300 charities across the country in urging Congress to protect and strengthen anti-hunger programs in the farm bill. The letter comes as all SNAP participants have just received a... - November 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Voting Rights 65 Years Ago: Remembering Isaiah Nixon
Mr. Isaiah Nixon, an African American, husband and father of six, who voted in Georgia’s Democratic primary election on September 8, 1948 in Alston, GA (Montgomery County). That evening, Nixon was shot three times by J.A. Johnson in front of Nixon’s wife and young children. Nixon was transported to a hospital in Dublin, GA where he died two days later. After forty-five minutes of deliberation on November 5th, Johnson was acquitted. - November 15, 2013 - UNESCO-TST
Want to Keep Families Together? Teach the Kids to Cook.
A recent study commissioned by The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has discovered that its Healthy Living Initiative cooking classes do more than fight obesity and teach good eating habits: they are giving Camden’s children a secret weapon in the fight for domestic stability – the... - November 14, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Operation: Coming Home Hosts Key Ceremony for Raleigh Native, U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Nathan Rimpf
Volunteer Project Completes Sixth Custom-Built Home to Honor the Service of East Carolina University, Leesville Road High School Alumnus - November 13, 2013 - Operation Coming Home
Every Costume is Worth a Thousand Smiles
YMCA Child Care Children spread Halloween cheer to seniors at the Cornell Hall Care and Rehabilitation Center. - November 10, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
PFLAG National Celebrates Senate Passage of Inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Bipartisan Vote of 64-32 passes workplace fairness bill in US Senate. Focus now turns to House, push for Speaker Boehner to bring ENDA to a vote. - November 09, 2013 - PFLAG National
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event with Watertown Police and Fire
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. Watertown Police and Fire Departments will be there both days. They will have great safety info. and fun for the kids. - November 09, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
JFCS Receives $50,000 Grant for Building Strong Families Program
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc received a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Building Strong Families (BSF) Program helping families in the North Port. - November 09, 2013 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Raven Foundation 2013 Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment is "Hellbound?"
The Raven Foundation is pleased to announce that filmmaker Kevin Miller is the recipient of the 2013 Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment for his documentary exploring different and contradictory ideas of hell called Hellbound?. The Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and... - November 08, 2013 - The Raven Foundation
The YMCA of Eastern Union County Supports Military Families
The YMCA of Eastern Union County offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
Food Bank of South Jersey Warns Food Stamp Cuts Hurt Local Businesses
While Washington continues its fight over the Farm Bill, Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey, is calling attention to what she calls “the bilateral disaster of food stamp cuts.” Any reduction in food stamps, she points out, will impact hungry people in South Jersey (many of whom are school age children) as well as local businesses that accept food stamps. - November 07, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Women Veterans ROCK! is Putting a Female Face on Veterans Day
The ARC Theater of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. will be home to the 5th annual Women Veterans ROCK! Rally. The free community event will serve as a tribute to military women and their families. Additionally, service providers and employers will be present to facilitate the needs of the veteran community. - November 05, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
Campbell Soup Company and Food Bank of South Jersey Partner Again on "Just Peachy" Salsa
Campbell Soup Company and the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) are rolling out the second season of Just Peachy salsa, a delicious salsa made from New Jersey peaches. The salsa brought in nearly $100,000 in revenue for the Food Bank of South Jersey last year and is now a sustainable revenue stream supporting the Food Bank’s hunger relief programs. - November 05, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces 2013 Hidden Heroes
Three humanitarians recognized for exemplary efforts, Dr. Maya Angelou honored with Legacy Award. - November 04, 2013 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Women Veterans ROCK! Partners with The Metro to Employ More Women Veterans
The Women Veterans ROCK! Advocacy Campaign announces a new strategic alliance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to recruit and hire more qualified women veterans into jobs within the transportation industry. - November 04, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
Nominations Open for 2nd Annual Addison County Companies to Watch Awards
Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) will recognize local companies leading the way and having an impact in their communities. - November 02, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
PositiveSingles.com Creates a Safe Online Dating Environment for STD Positive Singles to Find Love
New Dating Website Opens for Singles Living with HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis and other STD’s. - November 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
No Child Held Back Selects Williston North Dakota School District as First Recipient of the No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant
The No Child Held Back Consortium announces the first, No Child Held Back Education Innovation Grant has been awarded to the Williston School District in Williston, North Dakota. The grant will provide $10,000 to the Williston School District #1 to develop and implement an overall technology... - October 31, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Upper St. Clair High School Boys Lacrosse to Host Youth Clinic, Scrimmage and Alumni Game
Event designed to promote and celebrate lacrosse in Upper St. Clair while offering a forum for past players to interact with the current and future generations of lacrosse players - October 30, 2013 - USCHS Boys Lacrosse Boosters
Wellness Seminars Offered at the YMCA
Join Wholistic Wellness Associates for a Series of Seminars at the YMCA of Eastern Union County – Wellness Center Branch! - October 27, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame Announce Collaboration to Allow US Schools to Get a Cost Saving Computers for Any Teacher and Student
No Child Held Back and MiniFrame announce that they will be collaborating together to bring MiniFrame’s SoftXpand software to school districts nationwide. - October 27, 2013 - No Child Held Back
Autistic Children Can Make Friends
Free parent workshop on autism and social development. - October 25, 2013 - The Friendship Network for Children
Startups, Entrepreneurs, & Investors to Meet for 3rd Annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference November 7 in Middlebury
Entrepreneurs, service and capital providers, small businesses, startup ventures, and students connected to Vermont’s working lands will learn from business pitches, expert feedback, and challenge presentations, and enjoy local foods and craft beverages at the 3rd Annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference November 7 in Middlebury, VT. - October 25, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown Veterans Memorial Booster Drive
Help raise over $3000 to build a Veterans memorial at Cal Farleys Boys Ranch. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association seeks help in the costs of building a memorial for boys and girls of the Boys Ranch and Girlstown that have served and or have died defending our great nation. If 250 shirts are sold Farley’s Boys Ranch Alumni Association will earn over $3200. Shirts will be delivered approximately 2 weeks after the close date. All funds raised will go to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni. - October 25, 2013 - Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Alumni Association
Iconic Denver Halloween Event Announces Profits Will Go to Charity
"Paranormal Palace," Denver's biggest Halloween event, will donate profits from the event to the Women's Global Empowerment Fund, a non-profit that empowers women and families in northern Uganda and Haiti through microfinance, educational and leadership development programs. - October 24, 2013 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
High Schoolers Donate Basketballs to West Valley Boys and Girls Club
Kids helping kids! Youth at the West Valley Boys and Girls Club were happy recipients of new basketballs donated by Hoops with Heart, a non-profit-pending organization founded by a teenager from Sierra Canyon High School. - October 24, 2013 - Hoops with Heart
Childhelp Help Announces Wonderland 2013
Childhelp 10th annual Wonderland Luncheon, Boutique & Auction will be help on December 9, 2013 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel to benefit the Los Angeles Chapter efforts to defeat child abuse and neglect. - October 23, 2013 - Childhelp
North American Congress on Latin America Launches a Mobile App for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire
This month, the North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA), publisher of a progressive English-language magazine on Latin America, NACLA Report on the Americas, launched a mobile app, available on Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire devices. For 45 years, NACLA has uncovered the real stories... - October 19, 2013 - North American Congress on Latin America