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Million Puppet March Returns to DC for Presidential Inauguration Parade
Million Puppets announced that the Million Puppet March is returning to Washington, DC, for the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 as part of their ongoing efforts to show support for public broadcasting. Participants can also march virtually using social media and the... - January 19, 2013 - Million Puppets
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Hires Chief Development Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley is pleased to announce the recent hire of Anja Kloch as the organization's Chief Development Officer. Anja brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit fundraising. She began her career in the arts world, but quickly found her... - January 19, 2013 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
Four Online Capacity Building Classes for Nonprofit Organizations
Winter 2013 classes focus on fundraising, marketing, board development, and strategic planning - January 19, 2013 - The Fruition Coalition
2nd Annual Winter Festival at Evergreen Lake
Evergreen Park & Recreation District invites snow lovers and athletes to the 2nd Annual Winter Festival at Evergreen Lake, sponsored by Never Summer, on Sat., Feb. 9. The Festival features a Ski and Snowboard Rail Jam, Ice Bike Race, Fishing Derby, ice skating and more, just 35 minutes from Denver. Enjoy competitive snowman building, the Snow Castle Play Area, Snowflake Circus, snow slide, sleigh rides, dogsled rides, music, food, drink and more -- finishing with fireworks at night. - January 19, 2013 - Evergreen Park & Recreation District
$5,000 Scholarship Available to High School Juniors
Applications are now being taken for the 16th Annual Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors. The postmark deadline is March 31, 2013. The 15 students chosen for the program receive a $1,000 stipend. In addition, three $5,000 scholarships are... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Public Service Award - Nominations Being Accepted
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Uncommon Public Service Award. Any Iowa Legislator that stands out to you as going above and beyond the duties he or she has been elected to do is eligible for this... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Provides Free Shoes Through Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids Program
The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley is pleased to announce that they have been selected as an official partner of Payless Gives™ Shoes 4 Kids, an annual giving program from Payless ShoeSource. They are among over a hundred of other charitable agencies representing all... - January 17, 2013 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
AbleForce Offers Employment Opportunities to Military Veterans, People with Disabilities, and Others
AbleForce, Inc., an employment training and placement organization that promotes, enhances and facilitates work opportunities across the country, needs job seekers to submit their qualifications, to be considered for a growing number of employment opportunities across the U.S. “AbleForce... - January 16, 2013 - AbleForce, Inc.
GeoPlace Sails Through ISO Audits
GeoPlace maintain ISO27001 Information Security and ISO9001 Quality Management Standard. - January 13, 2013 - GeoPlace
Global Burden of Indoor Air Contaminants
The Global Indoor Health Network announces its expanded and updated position statement titled “Common Toxins in our Homes, Schools and Workplaces.” GIHN added an important, new section that presents statistics and financial costs of indoor air contaminants and the impact on our global economy. As you read this new section, you will understand the enormous impact on our global society as literally millions of individuals and families are harmed by indoor air pollutants. - January 09, 2013 - Global Indoor Health Network
ISLA President Wins 2013 Lifesaver of the Year Award
ISLA President, Henry Reyes, was awarded the title of “Lifesaver of the Year.” Henry competed against nine other finalists; all nominated for their impact on the lives of others in a water-related capacity. The winner was chosen based off votes from the Lifesaver Facebook Application. Voting took place from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. - January 05, 2013 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Two New Books for Nonprofit Organizations
Grant Proposal and Marketing Plan Workbooks Improve the Effectiveness of Nonprofit Organizations - January 04, 2013 - The Fruition Coalition
Olive Tree Initiative Alumni Loic Hostetter Receives California Newspaper Publishers Association Grant for Journalism Excellence
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) alumni Loic Hostetter has been awarded $1,500 by the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) in the month of December for his outstanding work in journalism. Loic Hostetter is an Olive Tree Initiative core member and a third-year international development student at UCLA. - December 30, 2012 - Olive Tree Initiative
Urgent Black Transmen, Inc Assistance Needed: Help Find Our Missing: 19 Year Old Sage (DaShad) Smith - Missing Transgender Youth in Charlottesville, Virginia
Black Transmen, Inc. is making full nationwide awareness of Sages’ disappearance, and has deployed members to disseminate information about her disappearance. If anyone has any information regarding Sages’ disappearance please call: Charlottesville Police Department at 434.977.9041 or Black Transmen, Inc. at 1.855.BLK.TMEN - December 26, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
Colin Bower, a Mass. Father of Two Kidnapped American Boys Who Has Been Working with Sen Kerry for the Past Three Years to Bring His Boys Home on Sen Kerry's Nomination
Statement by Colin Bower, a Massachusetts father of two kidnapped American boys, who has been working with Senator John Kerry for the past three years to gain the return of his boys from Egypt, on his nomination for Secretary of State of the United States. - December 21, 2012 - HelpBringNoorandRamsayHome
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
GeoPlace Opens Up Streetworks Information
To assist the Department for Transport to make streetworks information more accessible for the general public and other interested parties, GeoPlace has launched the Streetworks Signposting Service. - December 15, 2012 - GeoPlace
Sponsor a Homeless Pet This Holiday -- Great Gift Idea for Animal Lovers
Searching for that perfect holiday gift? The Austin Humane Society has the answer – sponsorship of a homeless pet. Your contribution in a loved one’s name will help provide shelter, food, and veterinary care for the pet of your choice. Purchase a sponsorship by Monday, Dec. 17, and... - December 14, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Addison County Companies to Watch Awards Recipients Announced by Addison County Economic Development Corp
Addison County Economic Development Corp (Vermont) recognizes local business leaders for innovation, success, and commitment to the Addison County community. - December 14, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Belize Children's Project Holding Orthopedic Clinics Countrywide in January 2013
The Belize Children’s project is an ongoing collaboration with Rotary Clubs in Southern Illinois and Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. Louis to help children throughout Belize suffering from bone abnormalities such as curvature of the spine, shortness in one leg, difficulty walking, club foot, etc. Clinics will be held in January 2013 to find children who can be helped by the program. - December 13, 2012 - Rotary Club of Belmopan
ISLA Lifeguards Minimize Drowning in the Dominican Republic
Volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - December 01, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Mayor to Speak at Morton Grove Historical Society
The Morton Grove Historical Society will host current Morton Grove Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann at the Museum Education Center for a presentation about his predecessors in office. This educational presentation, "The History of Morton Grove's Mayors," will take place on Saturday, December... - November 29, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Free2Luv Honored as 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Free2Luv, a nonprofit dedicated to ending bullying, spreading love & stopping hate, announced today that it has been honored with a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of nonprofit organizations user reviews. - November 28, 2012 - Free2Luv
Coat Drive Helps Local People in Need Stay Warm. With the Devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Need for Coats Has Never Been Greater.
The Be Positive Campaign is partnering with the Brooklyn Rescue Mission, What About The Children Inc., New York Cares, and Brooklyn College to donate coats to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This coat drive will also benefit the less fortunate communities and schools of Brooklyn, NY. With the... - November 26, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
First Crush Charity Gala Raises $53,000 for TCAA
Former Mayor Hugh Hallman receives Barbara R. Norton Service Award. - November 23, 2012 - Tempe Community Action Agency
OCA Deeply Concerned and Saddened About Suicide of Female Ward of the State: Children’s Advocate Reiterates Calls for a Remand Facility for Girls
The Office of The Children’s Advocate is deeply concerned about reports of a female ward of the State who was being housed at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St. Andrew, committing suicide yesterday, November 21, 2012. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, noted that such a... - November 22, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Locations in Halifax and Dartmouth
Operation Kidsafe announces two Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. Current locations are open in Toronto and Calgary. Now this safety system will be available in both Halifax and Dartmouth. The latest Operation Kidsdafe all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Halifax and... - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program in Lisbon OH, “Fill the Center with Toys Holiday Toy Drive”
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. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Krav Maga of Orange County’s Mitch Markowitz Receives 3rd Degree Black Belt
Krav Maga Orange County announces founder, Mitch Markowitz, receives his 3rd degree black belt in Krav Maga. - November 21, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Safety Event in Bartlesville, OK
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse
As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of Last Year's Successful "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Krav Maga Orange County Innovates the Self Defense Education Experience with KravPass™
Krav Maga Orange County continues bringing the highest quality self-defense training in Southern California with new curriculum monitoring tool. - November 16, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Action Party Speaks Out Over Dual Candidates for Village President
Because of Morton Grove Trustee Dan DiMaria's decision to challenge incumbent Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann for the position of Village President in the April 2013 municipal election, a February primary will now take place. The Action Party continues to endorse the slate of candidates it selected and announced on October 17, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
ISLA Lifeguards Travel to the Dominican Republic to Minimize Drowning
This November, volunteer lifeguards from the non-profit, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), are traveling to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize drowning. - November 15, 2012 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Southern Burlington County NAACP Hosts Annual Freedom Fund Gala and Awards Ceremony – November 30, 2012, Cinnaminson, NJ
Event to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the community; Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, keynote - November 14, 2012 - Southern Burlington County NAACP
Social+ ("Social Positive") Launched: Campaign Increases Awareness About the Social Impact of Everyday Decisions and Actions
Social+ (“social positive”) is a new social marketing campaign from The Fruition Coalition. Social+ builds upon the idea of being carbon neutral. People who are Social+ aim to have a net positive social impact by considering the environmental and human impact of everyday decisions and... - November 14, 2012 - The Fruition Coalition
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity Raises More Than $1 Million for Autism Speaks
Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity is excited to announce they have raised more than $1,000,000 for their philanthropic partner, Autism Speaks. Alpha Xi Delta partnered with Autism Speaks in 2009 to help raise funds and awareness for those affected by autism spectrum disorders. Since then, Alpha Xi Delta... - November 13, 2012 - Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity
Male Sexual Abuse Conference in New York City November 15-18 at John Jay College
The 13th International MaleSurvivor Conference will be held in New York City from November 15-18 at John Jay College. It is the only conference of its kind that brings together survivors, psychologists, social workers, academic researchers, members of the law enforcement community, and friends of the cause to share information regarding their efforts to help survivors of sexual abuse. Currently, it is believed that at least 1 in 6 males are sexually abused before the age of 16. - November 12, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Veteran Realtor Joan Rogliano Addresses Errors Realtors and Financial Planners Make in Divorce
Real Estate Divorce Specialist and owner of Rogliano Real Estate Group, Joan Rogliano, will be a guest on the Financial Divorce Association Inc.’s monthly teleclass on November 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM Eastern time. The vital conversation will be Errors Realtors and Financial Planners Make in Divorce. - November 10, 2012 - Wildflower Group
London Borough of Harrow Wins the Overall Exemplar Award 2012
After a vote by over 300 delegates, the London Borough of Harrow has been announced the winner of the Overall Exemplar Award at the Everything Happens Somewhere conference - November 10, 2012 - GeoPlace
The Evolution Continues: The Annual Black Transmen, Inc Transgender Advocacy Conference Returns for a 2nd time to Celebrate “The Power of You!”
Black Transmen, Inc is making a reputation as a beacon to a movement that is removing barriers and building coalitions that will help enhance the quality of life for thousands of people. The 2nd Annual Advocacy Conference will address disparities with resolutions, featuring comprehensive training workshops on leadership, alliance and community building, a Career Fair and a Health and HIV/AIDS Fair. - November 09, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
Sue L. Nguyen Children’s Enrichment Center
The Houston Area Women’s Center names their Children’s Enrichment Center after the late Sue L. Nguyen. A year ago, on September 18th, Sue passed away, leaving behind a legacy to be remembered and an extraordinary gift to the Houston Area Women’s Center. Sue was a dedicated... - November 03, 2012 - Houston Area Women's Center
Drink Coffee and Help Support the Austin Humane Society
Purchase $1 Wristbands at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Stores to Save 10% All Month - November 03, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Pet Safety Reminders for Halloween; Costumes and Candy Can be Fun, But They Also Pose Dangers
Halloween is almost here, and it’s a good time to remind pet owners about the steps they should take to keep their furry friends happy and healthy. The Austin Humane Society offers these simple tips to make the spooky evening safer. - October 31, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
Huntington Beach High School District Board Candidate Edward Pinchiff Announces Support of New Heroin and Drug Policies
Edward Pinchiff is supporting new anti-drug policies to address the heroin and other drug problems in the Huntington Beach High School District. - October 30, 2012 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
The Ladder is Always There: Join VIDA and Guests for Cocktails and Conversation on November 9, 2012
VIDA – Women in Literary Arts is pleased to host “The Ladder is Always There: Join VIDA and Guests for Cocktails and Conversation” on Friday, November 9, at New York University’s Lillian Vernon House. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists and guests are... - October 30, 2012 - VIDA
Free2Luv, Global Nonprofit Dedicated to Ending Bullying and Spreading Love, Offers Bullying Solution
In celebration of their first anniversary, Free2Luv, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending bullying, spreading love and stopping hate, will release Free2Luv Anthem single November 15, 2012 to raise funds for their bullying prevention program. This much anticipated song celebrates Everyone's individuality and freedom to love both themselves and others. The Free2Luv Anthem is an upbeat, dance tune written by award-winning hip hop artist, Saidat & performed by Saidat and Gabbie Rae. - October 28, 2012 - Free2Luv
Macular Degeneration: National Seminar Series
The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is pleased to announce a partnership with several national organizations in order to put together a series of free educational seminars around the country. - October 28, 2012 - Macular Degeneration Association
Winners of the 2012 GeoPlace Exemplar Awards Are Announced
After a highly competitive judging procedure, the 2012 Exemplar Awards for local authority service delivery have been announced. - October 27, 2012 - GeoPlace