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Junior League of Greater Orlando Launches “Hoops for Hunger” Charity Gala to Conquer Childhood Hunger and Poverty
Public Tickets Available for Purchase This year, the Junior League of Greater Orlando will host its first March Madness-inspired charity gala, Hoops for Hunger, on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The evening promises such entertainment as music and dancing under the palms of Terrace390’s... - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
New York Life Coach Offers Help to Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Teens
William Constantine, a highly sought after Life Coach, is reaching out to Gay, Lesbian and Transgender teens who are having difficulty accepting their identity, dealing with bullying, or contemplating suicide. - January 20, 2012 - William Constantine
World Overcomers Christian Church Kicks Off New Year of Next Level Woman Fellowship on Jan. 21
First Lady LaShawn Thompson to Minister a Powerful Message of God’s Promise - January 20, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Krav Maga Orange County Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Krav Maga Orange County is offering special packages to new students who sign up in 2012 in celebration of it's 20th Anniversary. - January 19, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University: Cutting Edge Interventions Bring Together International Social Scientists, Students & Performers
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University Cutting edge interventions bring together social scientists, students and performers from around the world to New York City. Fordham University in conjunction with Hip Hop Therapy and Hip Hop Psychology present the first... - January 18, 2012 - Hip Hop Psychology
Dr. C.B. Peter Morgan to Speak at World Overcomers Christian Church
Apostolic Leader and Bishop in Jamaica to Address Worshippers with Message of Hope, Transformation on Wednesday, Jan. 18 - January 18, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Top Scientists Meet to Discuss Greatest Threats to the Earth
A conference is held with world renowned scientists to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - January 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program
Free program that will give parents a lifetime record of their child's fingerprints. - January 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
1/6/12 Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine Holding Home Invasion Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Orange County’s Irvine Location
Krav Maga of Orange Countywill be hosting a Home Invasion Defense Seminar led by Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine on February 4th from 2:00-5:00 pm at KMOC’s Irvine location. - January 11, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Local Non-Profit to Help Develop & Shape Youth Leaders; Motivate for the Future
E.E.L Program—Encouragement and Empowerment of Leadership, will demonstrate to city youths the importance of being encouraged and empowered in order to become leaders and trailblazers in society. - January 09, 2012 - Be Positive Campaign, Inc
Gary Oppenheimer from AmpleHarvest.org to Speak at TEDxManhattan "Changing The Way We Eat" on January 21, 2012
www.TEDxManhattan.org - Oppenheimer to talk about the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - Find or host a Viewing Party in your Area to watch the Live Webcast. www.AmpleHarvest.org/TEDx - January 08, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Partnership to Help Mid Sized Companies Expand in a Digital World
Future Cities Institute (FCI) today announced its partnership with M Institute, the UK's leading think tank on issues relating to mid-sized businesses. This partnership aims to empower mid-sized companies to participate fully in growth opportunities in the digital world. - January 07, 2012 - Future Cities Institute
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts New Year’s Services
Local Church Invites Community to Attend Services on Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, Jan. 1 - December 31, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Ready to Write? Writing Ourselves Whole Offers Expanded Classes and Locations in 2012
New and expanded workshop offerings in January for writers of any experience level in San Francisco and Marin led by widely anthologized author and facilitator, Jen Cross. - December 30, 2011 - Writing Ourselves Whole
World Overcomers Christian Church Honored by Durham County Commissioners
Local Church’s CARE Ministry Team Recognized with Commissioners Community Circle Award for Outreach Efforts - December 29, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Patriots for Israel Multimedia Presentation Scheduled for Jan. 12th in Saratoga, NY. Israel - Islam: Politics - Peril - Prophecy
Scott Tatro, Founder of Patriots for Israel announces the launch of the organization’s first live public multimedia presentation entitled Israel– Islam: Politics – Peril – Prophecy. The free event is open to the public and scheduled for Thursday, January 12th at 6:30pm, at the Saratoga VFW on Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY. - December 28, 2011 - Patriots for Israel
Congresswoman Limkaichong, Honored by AFP; Dedicates Award to Typhoon Victims
Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong was recently awarded by the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, along with 19 other prominent individuals and groups, for significantly contributing to the success of AFP's "Bayanihan" program. - December 23, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Sacramento Nonprofit Offers a Unique Gift That Supports the Community
For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts Family-Focused Christmas Services
Local Church Invites Families to Attend Three Services on Sunday, Dec. 25 - December 22, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
New York’s Second Annual Vegetarian Food Festival Has New Vendors
Little Duck Organics and Green Mountain Energy are the two newest vendors which have signed up for New York’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place March 3-4, 2012 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. With a logo featuring a neon-yellow open-beaked duck, Little Duck... - December 21, 2011 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Young Naturists America - Nude Year's Eve Across America & Newspaper Launch This New Years Eve
Young Naturists America is launching a newspaper while dancing naked coast to coast this New Years Eve, and all can be seen live online. - December 17, 2011 - Young Naturists America
Kid's Self Defense Seminar to be Held in Mission Viejo on 12/17 Starting at 11:30am
Krav Maga Orange County is registering students for a FAST Kids Seminar on Dec 17th, from 11:30a to 1p. This is a self defense and safety seminar to train kids how to handle real life scenarios where they may find themselves in danger from unknown adults and predators. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
Free Krav Maga Women’s Self Defense Seminar Trains OC Residents
Krav Maga Orange County offers Free Women's Self Defense Seminar in response to sexual assault on Fullerton College Student. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
Uniting At-Risk Youth Through Music: Local Program Seeks Funding
Baltimore nonprofit seeks backers to fund orchestra program for at-risk youth. - December 16, 2011 - GBYO Bridges Program
Ms. Abilities America Seeking Contestants
Ms. Abilities America is a new pageant for those who happen to have physical or cognitive special needs. Currently in its first year, the Ms. Abilities America is seeking to crown state titleholders. The official crownings of State titleholders will be July 5-7, 2012. In 2013, the first National... - December 16, 2011 - Ms. Abilities America
Snaso Inc. Announces Snaso.org
Snaso is the new social network designed specifically for adults aged 50 and over. It has all the features you’d expect from a great social network, without the complexities and irrelavance of networks catering to younger age groups. “Snaso is an easy to use network, feature packed... - December 15, 2011 - Snaso Inc.
Mid America Foods Ministry Comes to Chicago
Mid America Foods Ministry is pleased to announce that efforts have begun to provide affordable and nutritious food to families in northern Illinois. The company is contacting local churches and organizations to become outreach centers for its monthly discount grocery program. Mid America has... - December 13, 2011 - Mid America Foods
Consul General of Israel Addresses Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, Consul General of Israel, David Siegel had the honor of speaking in front of 1,200 people at the annual FIDF Gala Dinner. Hosted by Jason Alexander and featuring performances from Barbra Streisand and David Foster, the evening was a beautiful celebration honoring... - December 11, 2011 - Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles
Arizona Cannabis Society Announces Tops for Tots
Arizona Cannabis Society would like to announce the "Tops for Tot's Toy drive." Any card holding patient can bring a toy to any AZCS facility and drop it off in the toy box next to the Christmas Tree. Notify the front desk you are making a toy donation and they will give you a receipt... - December 10, 2011 - Arizona Cannabis Society
World Overcomers Christian Church Sponsors More Than 600 Angel Tree Children This Holiday Season
Local Church Makes Christmas Special for Children in Need - December 08, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart (www.epicmart.ca) is Gaining Popularity in Socio-Economic Development Sector in Canada
Human Endeavour's breakthrough product of EPIC Mart is being widely praised by Government Officials, Socio-Economic Experts, and community members at large. EPIC Mart is aimed to help marginalized community members and small business owners sell their products online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Human Endeavour Launched a One of a Kind Social Economy Mall, the EPIC Mart
www.epicmart.ca, an online shopping site where everyone can purchase goods and services produced by small businesses, marginalized community members and artists. Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart is a breakthrough product to help small enterprises sell their arts and crafts online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Hawaii Sacred Choir--Children Singing at University Level
Free sacred choral Christmas concerts in Honolulu. Performed at St. Theresa's Co-Cathedral, Saturday, 12/10/11, at 3:00 pm, and St. Andrew's Cathedral, 12/11/11, 5:30 pm. Hawaii Sacred Choir performing, Daniel J. Werning and Mike Dupre, conducting; John Renke, organist; Honolulu Handbell Ensemble. - December 05, 2011 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Becomes Nationally Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (B&GH), a non-profit organization offering in-home and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children, announces today that it has been awarded national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA is an international, independent,... - December 05, 2011 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Gobble Gobble! The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Hosts Its 32nd Annual Turkey Dinner with the Seniors
On November 22, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s Keystone Club held its 32nd annual Turkey Dinner at the Shelton Senior Center. The event is free to all seniors who live in the Valley. The night kicked off at 5:00pm with key messages from the following influential... - December 04, 2011 - Boys and Girls Club LNV
AZ4Education Helping Hundreds of Arizona Students
AZ4Education is an Arizona non-profit school tuition organization (STO). Their mission: to make private education an affordable option for every family. With AZ4Education and contributions from everyone, hundreds of Arizona students will have the benefit of scholarships in 2012. The staff volunteers their time and talents, which makes this a great non-profit to support and follow. - December 03, 2011 - AZ4Education
Congresswoman Limkaichong Runs for "Freedom," Corruption-Free Philippines
Along with more than 2,000 runners, Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of Negros Oriental, central Philippines joined a "fun" run organized to celebrate country's freedom martyr Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino's birthday, his ideals of freedom and a corruption-free society. She ran and finished three kilometers. - December 03, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Immigration Voice Cheers Bipartisan Vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to Fix Unintended Backlogs Confronting Legal, High-Skilled Immigrants
Urges Senate to Pass H.R. 3012 Without Delay - December 02, 2011 - Immigration Voice
World Overcomers Christian Church Gives Away More Than 1,300 Thanksgiving Meals in the Triangle
Local Church Assists Families in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill with Holiday Meal - December 01, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
“Digital Tools Matter” at HECC 2011
Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators Conference (HECC) 2011, November 9-11 in Indianapolis, IN, features CK-12 Keynote - “Digital Tools Matter,” delivered by Neeru Khosla, Co-Founder and Executive Director of CK-12 Foundation. Technology has the potential to drive performance and... - December 01, 2011 - CK-12
Operation Kidsafe and Vancouver Police
Vancouver Police will be joining Operation Kidsafe for this Free Digital Fingerprinting and safety event. - November 30, 2011 - Operation Kidsafe
Laugh for a Cause - Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Hosts Its First Benefit Comedy Night
On Saturday November 12, the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley hosted its first Comedy Night at the Liquid Lunch Restaurant on 6 Research Drive. All proceeds benefited the Club’s youth leadership/community service group, Keystone, in their fundraising efforts for their... - November 29, 2011 - Boys and Girls Club LNV
Congresswoman Limkaichong Keynotes Dangerous Drugs Board’s 39th Anniversary
Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong spoke before more than 300 officials and representatives of government and non-government organizations fighting the ills of drug abuse in the Philippines, on the occasion of the country's anti-drug abuse agency's 39th anniversary and recognition rites. Last week was Philippines' Anti-Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 124. - November 25, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
NBA Stars Came Out to Shine in Support of the Lou Williams Foundation
The Lou Williams Foundation hosted an All Star caliber Pro Am exhibition game for Atlanta fans on November 19, 2011 at Atlanta Metropolitan College. - November 24, 2011 - Lou Williams
Judge Larry Axelrood Kicks Off Campaign for 9th Judicial Subcircuit at Event Hosted by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl & Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin
Over 100 supporters gathered on Thursday, November 17 at Prairie Moon in Evanston to help Judge Larry Axelrood launch his campaign for election to the office of Cook County Judge in the 9th Subcircuit. The campaign reception was co-chaired by Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin and Evanston... - November 23, 2011 - Elect Judge Axelrood
Community Calls for More Education on New TN - Voter Photo ID Law
Regardless of political party affiliation, without the proper photo ID, you won’t be able to vote for anyone during the election season. The new law goes into effect at the start of the New Year. - November 19, 2011 - Tennessee Urban Resource Center
Florida Literacy Coalition Receives National Award for Health Literacy Initiative
The Florida Literacy Coalition was recently presented with the United States Conference of Adult Literacy’s (USCAL) Award for Program Innovation and Collaboration for the development of the Florida Health Literacy Initiative. - November 18, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Asia Society Selects Zack Friedman as Asia 21 Young Leader; Friedman Named One of Top Leaders Under the Age of 40; Will Represent U.S. at Leadership Summit in India
Zack Friedman has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from across 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will impact global affairs in coming decades. Friedman has been selected as an Asia 21 Young Leader, which recognizes the top leaders under the age of forty. He will... - November 17, 2011 - The Asia Society