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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
Creative Financing for Independent Films
The Chattanooga Film Society will host a panel discussion this Thursday at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of creative financing for independent films. The expert panel will feature veteran actor Dylan Kussman (Dead Poets Society), director Jeff Burr, and local filmmaker Drew Belz. - November 17, 2011 - Chattanooga Film Society
AmpleHarvest.org Announces "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 15, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF) Announce Its 7th Annual Festival
Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF) Announce Its 7th Annual Festival to Take Place on March 15-18, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. - November 15, 2011 - WOCAF Festival
Operation Kidsafe Digital Fingerprinting Event
Operation Kidsafe is coming to Vancouver for 3 weekends of Free child safety events. The Vancouver Police Department will be at the event with safety information for parents. Police contact: Constable Lindsey Houghton 604-717-2680 or Constable Andrew Pang. One of the Operation KidSafe digital... - November 15, 2011 - Operation Kidsafe
Judge Larry Axelrood Presides Over Second Largest Veterans Court in the State of Illinois
For close to two years, Judge Larry G. Axelrood has presided over veterans court in the Skokie court house twice a month. This specialty court provides treatment alternatives to incarceration for military veterans who have been charged with nonviolent felony offenses. Since its inception, Judge... - November 09, 2011 - Elect Judge Axelrood
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Rolls Out New Website to Ramp Up Efforts to Help Bring About Peace in Your Life, Community and World
Non-profit organization updates website so any individual or organization looking for positive character change for themselves or others will find what they’re looking for faster and easier - November 09, 2011 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
Recycling Fundraiser Earns Assistive Technology for Brick Special Education PTA
Students and Families Go Green to earn assistive technology and cash for special education programs - November 09, 2011 - Brick SEPTA
Occupy Privacy: UmeNow Launches Anti-Tracking Campaign
UmeNow.com is on the offensive. It has launched a new campaign “Occupy Privacy,” spearheaded by the release of a video that depicts life under surveillance. "Occupy Privacy is about people taking back what belongs to them," says Evelyn Castillo-Bach, the outspoken privacy... - November 08, 2011 - UmeNow, LLC
BlackGirlsCode is Dedicated to Inspiring Girls of Color to Become the Next Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg
BlackGirlsCode, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 6 to 14, to become successful computer programmers has a mission to inspire a new generation of African American female coders to remold the complexion of the software development industry. - November 07, 2011 - BlackGirlsCode
Nebraska Celebrates 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day
Governor Dave Heinemann of Nebraska and Mayor Jim Suttle of Omaha, NE have proclaimed 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day. There is going to be a large gathering of people in Omaha on 11/11/11 with the Mayor as Chief Guest to observe silence for a minute at 11:11AM at the Social Hall of the Hindu Temple. - November 05, 2011 - Universal Peace Foundation of North America
Bottle & Bottega Announces Premier Social and Corporate Events Franchise Opportunity Seeks Savvy Professionals to Provide a Cool Alternative to a Typical Night Out
Bottle & Bottega, a premier corporate and social event business that creates fun and unique artistic experiences, announced today that it is offering franchise opportunities for qualified professionals throughout the US. Combining multiple forms of hands-on art instruction from Studio Artists... - November 04, 2011 - Bottle and Bottega, Inc.
Fast Color Raising $1,000,000.00 for Our Military Veterans
For each shirt that is sold, Fast Color will donate an additional $1.00 towards the “Help on the Homefront” fund. The Patriot Guard Riders will also receive the profits from each shirt sold, for their general fund. - November 03, 2011 - Fast Color Inc
CNE Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Martha Arntson
Childcare Network of Evanston (CNE) announces the retirement of Executive Director Martha Arntson, who will continue in her position until June 30, 2012. An executive director search is underway. - November 03, 2011 - Childcare Network of Evanston
The Independent Adoption Center Launches Open Portrait
IAC Starts Tumblr Blog Celebrating Lives Touched by Open Adoption - November 02, 2011 - Independent Adoption Center
Girl Scouts to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with Family Event Nov. 19 in Coral Springs
Thousands are expected to celebrate the centennial of Girl Scouts in the U.S.A. at the Coral Springs SportsPlex on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girls Scouts of today, yesterday and tomorrow and their families will explore the history of Girl Scouts and the new programs introduced in... - October 31, 2011 - Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Cypress Service Unit
Golfers Tee Off for the Troops
The Exclusive Wood Ranch Golf Club holds a Golf Tournament to benefit For The Troops, in sending care packages to the Troops and to the Disabled American Veterans Local chapter 55 in Simi Valley. - October 30, 2011 - For The Troops Charity Golf Tournament
Immigration Voice Applauds Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Vote to Fix Unintended Backlogs Confronting Legal, High-Skilled Immigrants
Immigration Voice applauds bipartisan Judiciary Committee vote on Oct 27th, to fix unintended backlogs confronting legal, high-skilled immigrants and urges the Congress to pass H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-skilled Immigrants Act without delay. - October 30, 2011 - Immigration Voice
Riverside Robotics Society Presents the Riverside Robot Expo 2011
The Riverside Robotics Society presents the Riverside Robot Expo 2011. This is an exposition of robots and robotics that will include live-size replicas of robots such as Wall-E and R2D2 as well as presentations on robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotic sensors including the Microsoft Kinect. - October 29, 2011 - Riverside Robotics Society
Congresswoman Limkaichong Lauds Malaysian Prince’s Anti-Dengue Campaign; Urges LGUs to Intensify Drive vs Menace
Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of Negros Oriental, Philippines believes dengue can be stopped. But this can only happen if and only if: national and local governments appropriate sufficient funds for the health sector, and intensify information and education drives in the communities; the business community support these drives; and people in the communities keep themselves informed and educated, and actively play their role as anti-dengue advocates -- right at their own homes. - October 27, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace
Network for Peace honors Media 4 Humanity and their founder, former TV reporter Melanie Siben, for their work to eradicate child trafficking in the United States. Media 4 Humanity attracts student interns from all over the country. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students have undergone a rigorous internship program that prepares them to be leaders in the fight against modern-day slavery. Event details: October 26th at 6:30-9PM at Marymount School, Fifth Av at 84 St in NY. - October 26, 2011 - Network for Peace
WETSU Men's Division Presents “A Day to Make a Difference” in Support of Wind Youth Services
WETSU Men’s Division is supporting Wind Youth Services as the annual “A Day to Make a Difference” event by gathering members of the community to renovate and update the Wind facilities on Saturday, October 29th. Wind provides shelter and training for homeless teens in Sacramento. - October 26, 2011 - WETSU
Hanahan Mayor to Speak at Vigil for Victims of Anti-Gay Bullying
We Are Family hosts the second annual "It Gets Better, Charleston" candle light vigil to raise awareness of anti-gay bullying and to prevent suicides among LGBT teens. - October 26, 2011 - We Are Family
Announcing NYC's First Green Holiday Festival
From the same people who brought you the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, U.S. Veg Corp is excited to announce its first annual Green Holiday Festival that will feature various green-minded gift vendors, non-profit information tables, live entertainment, and activities in celebration of green living... - October 23, 2011 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Congresswoman Limkaichong Speaks in Global Development Meeting; Talk Centered on Philippines’ Situation and Policy Priorities on Education and Health Sectors
Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong of the 1st District of Negros Oriental, central Philippines was invited to speak in the Global Development Network's (GDN) regional policy seminar on “Effective Public Service Delivery in Health and Education,” New Delhi, India, October 12, 2011. And as expected, she delivered a rousing speech, and a comprehensive picture of Philippines' education and health sectors. - October 20, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
World Overcomers Christian Church Adopts Y.E. Smith Elementary School for 2011-2012 School Year
Local Church Assists Durham, N.C., School With Classrooms And Library - October 20, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Cong. Limkaichong Condemns October 14 Attack -- and the People Behind It
This is the full text of Congresswoman Josy Limkaichong's official press statement re: attack on a government project site in Himampangon Road, Negros Oriental, central Philippines. - October 20, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Solon Supports Bill Giving Tax Relief to Families with Disabled Dependents
Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong (1st District, Negros Oriental, Philippines) shares in this report that a measure aimed at helping poor families supporting children with disabilities and special needs has been approved by the 15th Congress’ Committee on Ways and Means. She says the measure is in compliance to Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. - October 20, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong