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Pridelines Youth Services Unveils New Website
Pridelines announces the launch of the organization’s new website, www.pridelines.org. - November 10, 2010 - Pridelines Youth Services
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization November Event: Guest Speaker Chika Imakita, Marketing Manager UPS Japan
Ms. Imakita will share her experiences as an executive at a major international company in Japan. Event notice here: http://bit.ly/9G0ZFX - November 08, 2010 - FEWJapan
Infinity Insurance and AmpleHarvest.org Launch Virtual Food Drive
Infinity Insurance Matching Contributions to the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - November 05, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
Nov. 2: Votesane.com to Provide an Insider’s View to Election Night Returns and Early Results via Twitter and Facebook
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, online political “storefront," will provide early results and up-to-date insights with an insider’s perspective into Election Night returns via Twitter and Facebook. - October 31, 2010 - Votesane PAC
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2011
The Action Party of Morton Grove proudly announces its slate of candidates for the April 2011 municipal election. Three trustee seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party has slated Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. All three are current sitting Trustees. - October 26, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
NJ Charity for the Blind Celebrates a Century of Service All Are Invited to 100th Birthday Bash
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) at Camp Happiness will commemorate 100 years of unlocking opportunities for the blind and visually impaired this November, and everyone is invited to join the celebration. NJBCA will kick off a year-long “Celebration of a Century” with a... - October 23, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Pro-Oregon Launches Medical Marijuana TV Ad for Measure 74
New commercial launched in favor of passing Oregon's Measure 74 regulated supply system for Medical Marijuana. - October 21, 2010 - PRO Oregon
Doing Gd is Launching Trendy Sandals with Interchangeable Straps
Designed by NUS Students, made by amputees in Jakarta - October 19, 2010 - Doing.Gd
Crime Stoppers Annual Report Issued
The FY2010 Annual Report shows that Crime Stoppers of Minnesota is valuable to the fight against crime by helping Law Enforcement agencies. With tip level tripling “Our work to provide statewide access for the public to submit crime information anonymously, has been useful collecting facts they would not otherwise have access to in their work to solve crimes,” said Nick Luciano, Board Chair, who continued “Our report intends to share this good news with all in Minnesota.” - October 17, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota
Planeterra Foundation Partners with STA Travel on New Voluntourism and Community Development Initiatives
STA Travel embarks on a new responsible travel journey through a partnership with Planeterra Foundation, a leader in global volunteer vacations. - October 17, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
Girl Scouts Fall Festival to be a Hauntingly Good Time
Jersey Shore Spooktacular, Monmouth and Ocean counties' only Fall Festival planned by teenage Girl Scouts for all members of the community, is the perfect opportunity for families looking to enjoy the fall weather and have some seasonal fun. Every year, these hard-working and dedicated girls plan... - October 16, 2010 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
New Image Emergency Shelter to Host Its Annual Fundraiser a Dinner Gala & Cruise Celebrating 21 Years of Service
Celebrities come out to support New Image Emergency Shelter' Charity Voyage. They will cruise for a cause to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against homelessness in Los Angeles. New Image has provided services to nearly 1 million unduplicated clients. - October 14, 2010 - New Image Homeless Shelter
Votesane’s Political Pundits Spar About Tea Party’s Future Post Mid-Term Elections
Is the Tea Party a new brand, part of the Republican Party or just a fairy tale created by powerful, monied interests? Political pundits—Karen Finney and John Feehery—Votesane’s featured columnists, share different takes on the Tea Party and its future in their weekly debate... - October 13, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Barbara Hemphill, Professional Organizer and Author, Featured Speaker at Women’s Power Networking Luncheon
Barbara Hemphill, “America’s Favorite Organizer,” and bestselling author of the “Taming the Paper Tiger” series, shared info to peaceful productivity at WPN Power Lunch Oct. 8 in Raleigh. - October 09, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Girls Achieve Dreams Through Girl Scout Fall Product Sale
Girl Scouts throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties will be selling nuts and magazines from October 1 through November 15. Girls will take orders and hold booth sales during this time period. All products will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. - October 09, 2010 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Downtown Street Jam Goes Country Western
Downtown Street Jam is a free community event that draws thousands of people to downtown Riverside. On Saturday, October 16 from 2 to 9 p.m. Downtown Street Jam will feature the best in Country Western and Blues music. - October 08, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Family Service Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing Residence
Family Service broke ground yesterday on a new, affordable supportive housing residence in Evesham for three women with disabilities. The new home will take the place of an old barn which was torn down in July of 2008 and make way for new housing for individuals at risk of homelessness. Construction on the new three bedroom two bath home, will begin this week and be completed by spring of 2011. - October 08, 2010 - Family Service
Sustainable 1000 Highlights 15 of the Most Sustainable Organizations in America
Sustainable 1000's Green Radio features more than a dozen environmental, community-focused groups and corporations each week. These insightful conversations will cover local food, farmers, organic diets, business development, renewable energy, and more. Join the leaders of this new way of doing business, organizing communities, and protecting the ecology. - October 06, 2010 - Sustainable 1000
Easter Seals South Florida Small Miracle in Miami Luncheon Raised $275,000
During a very special hour on August 26 at the University of Miami – Hurricane 100 room, another small miracle happened for Easter Seals South Florida - $275,000 raised. 180 new friends, old friends and community leaders gathered to learn more about Easter Seals impact in Miami. Ricardo, an... - October 05, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
Morton Grove Action Party Maintains Its Long Tradition of Encouraging Community Involvement in Government
The Action Party of Morton Grove encourages citizens to get involved in local government by actively volunteering to keep open, honest and effective leadership in their village. While no local offices are on the upcoming ballot, the organization encourages every eligible citizen to register and vote in the upcoming November 2, 2010 General Election. - October 05, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Operation Gratitude & Operation Homefront Join Forces for Pepsi Refresh Project
Patriotic Americans are just a click away in supporting non-profits serving military service members and their families, and it does not cost a dime through the Pepsi Refresh Project through the month of October. - October 03, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Keyport IHOP Donates Funds for the Blind During Blindness Awareness Month: Century-Old Local Charity to Receive Funds and Hold Free Eye Screenings at Restaurant
October is Blindness Awareness Month, and to help support programs for the blind, Keyport IHOP will generously donate ten percent of sales every Tuesday in October to the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a charitable organization dedicated to unlocking opportunities for the blind and... - October 01, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Celebrate In Pink Launches “Who’s Got the Plate” Fundraiser Campaign
Celebrate in Pink™ announces fun way to raise money during the month of October for TigerLily Foundation. - October 01, 2010 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
Morton Grove Action Party Hits the Streets for Fall "Walk & Talk"
A record number of Morton Grove Action Party volunteers, members, officers, directors, and elected officials took to the streets of Morton Grove (specifically precincts 52, 54, and 55) going door-to-door to take the pulse of the public and to hear what residents had to say about what is going on in their neighborhoods. Voters’ opinions, comments, and suggestions were solicited. - September 30, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Votesane.com Adds New Feature: “Sanity Checks by Uncle Scott,” an Irreverent Diatribe about Politics, Sports, and Life
Votesane.com, the nonpartisan, political web portal recently launched by VotesaneTM PAC, added another interesting regular column called “Uncle Scott’s Sanity Checks” to its stable of political features. These columns, authored by veteran political fundraiser Scott Douglas,... - September 30, 2010 - Votesane PAC
Bumpspot.com Announces Unique Website on Current Mideast and Jewish Issues
Providing nuanced analysis of "in the news" issues related primarily to the Jewish people, Israel and the Middle East while compiling leading Arab and Israeli web resources in one easy-to-use site - September 29, 2010 - Bumpspot
"Taste of the World" Gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta
The Africa’s Children’s Fund in association with The Children’s Cross Connection International will host “Taste of the World” gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Taste of the World is one of the most exciting events in Metropolitan... - September 26, 2010 - children's cross connection international
Action Party of Morton Grove's 4th Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon
The 4th Annual Action Party of Morton Grove, Jack O’Brien Memorial Golf Outing, is scheduled for Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course - September 25, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
3 Sun Thanksgiving Rallies to End Poverty on Indian Reservations
Grassroots advocate for peace, 3 Sun Thanksgiving, is rallying American communities, churches, and families to participate in a new year-round living history hobby that ultimately raises funds to open micro-lending facilities on destitute American Indian reservations. 3 Sun Thanksgiving’s... - September 24, 2010 - TIPS of Oregon / 3 Sun Thanksgiving
Micah Robbins Signs on as Co-Chair for Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Festival of the Flutes
Micah Robbins, executive director of Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT), has signed on as co-chair of Festival of the Flutes 2010, joining Scott Brook of Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to help lead a team of volunteers for the 7th annual food and wine fundraiser. Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel in South Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance
Festival of the Flutes 2010 Event, Sponsored by Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to be Held October 29
Premier Networking Alliance’s 7th Annual food and wine fundraiser “Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel. The event will feature food, wine tastings and entertainment and will benefit several local charities in Broward County, Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance
Social Innovators Gather Worldwide to Connect an Emerging Global Sector This November
During the first week in November this year, Connecting Social Innovation 2010 (cosi10) is calling social innovators together at events in a dozen cities around the world, with the aim of strengthening and moving the social innovation sector forward. - September 23, 2010 - Evolutionize It, ASBL
Auto Show Raises $10K for Charity Serving the Blind
The Middletown Lions Club raised nearly $10,000 at their 5th Annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired in NJ. This year is NJBCA's 100th Anniversary. - September 22, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Fourth Annual Coat Extravaganza
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) will be holding its fourth annual Coat Extravaganza starting September 25, 2010, at its Roslyn Village Thrift Shop. New and gently-worn coats for children and adults will be available for purchase at greatly reduced prices. Proceeds from JLLI’s Coat... - September 22, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Votesane.com’s Political Pundits Call Primaries’ Outcome a "Waste Land" and "Extremist;" Nonpartisan Site Also Lists Politicians’ Support of Ground Zero Mosque
Votesane.com’s political pundits take sides, calling primaries a “waste land” for Democrats and a Tea Party for “extremist candidates.” Sharp words about fall election prospects for their opponent’s political parties permeate Votesane’s debate between political pundits - Karen Finney and John Feehery. The nonpartisan political website also lists which politicians support building a mosque at Ground Zero. - September 11, 2010 - Votesane PAC
5th Annual Charity Auto Show to Benefit Charity Serving the Blind
For the fifth year running, the Middletown Lions Club will host their annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) on Saturday, September 18th at 3 pm (rain date 9/19) - September 09, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Bryant Youth Leadership Council Formed
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Youth Council have both awarded funding to Community Action Network to establish the Bryant Youth Leadership Council (BYLC). The newly formed council will afford young people in the Bryant... - September 08, 2010 - Community Action Network
Junior League of Long Island to Host Annual Recruiting Event: Super Saturday Introduces JLLI to New Members and Promotes Women Voluntarism on Long Island
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) is hosting its annual recruiting event on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The daylong seminar, known as “Super Saturday,” introduces the Junior League and its many local community projects to new members. The event will take place at JLLI headquarters... - September 07, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Middletown Lions Holding 5th Annual Auto Show to Benefit Charity Serving the Blind: Free Fun Family Event
The Middletown Lions Club will host their 5th annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th (rain date 9/19) to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired. This year’s show begins at 3 pm at the Middletown Train Station and is free and open to the public. Sponsorships and vendor space are available for a limited time, and show vehicle pre-registration is now open. - September 03, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
The Thrill Lives on — Tribute to the King of Pop
Riverside Downtown Partnership partners with the California Riverside Ballet and the City of Riverside to pay tribute to the King of Pop. - August 27, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Five-Time Grammy Award Winning Christopher Cross to Headline Benefit Concert to Solve Family Homelessness
North County Solutions for Change is bringing the legendary sound of Christopher Cross to Vista’s beautifully renovated Moonlight Amphitheatre on October 16, 2010. The five-time Grammy and Oscar award winning recording artist will headline the Benefit Rock Concert. Cross will bring his top... - August 19, 2010 - North County Solutions for Change
Shenita Williams is Coming Back to Her Recently Renovated Home by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
On Tuesday, August 24, Shenita Williams, the aunt of Paris Whitehead Hamilton, is coming back to her home after weeks of substantial renovations completed by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB), in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, members of the Tampa Chapter of the National... - August 13, 2010 - Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
Olympic Speed Skater J.R. Celski Joins Team Up for Nonprofits as Community Ambassador
Winter Olympic medalist encourages youth to support nonprofits through concert fundraisers. - August 12, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
Women’s Power Networking Launches Monthly Roundtable Series in Raleigh for Women Execs
Women’s Executive Roundtable Series focuses on interpersonal relationships in management settings. The event, hosted by Women’s Power Networking, is August 20th from 3-5pm at Brio Tuscan Grille in the Crabtree Valley Mall. - August 05, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Umoja Festival Portsmouth, Virginia Celebrates 20 Years
African-American Culture and Heritage Festival, Free* and Open to the Public, Promotes Cultural Diversity and Unity - July 31, 2010 - City of Portsmouth
Learn to be a Voter Registrar
The Action Party of Morton Grove is sponsoring Voter Registration training. Any citizen of voting age or older may participate in the training session and become a licensed Voter Registrar. This training offers the skills necessary to partake in a very important part of living in a democracy. The... - July 28, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Family Service Kicks Off Operation Fill-A-Backpack Drive
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child or teen in need of support. The Operation Fill-A-Backpack drive will run August 1-31. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start the school year off on the right foot. - July 25, 2010 - Family Service
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Focuses Efforts on Gulf States Region
Home Gardeners in Gulf States Region Can Assist Food Pantries Struggling Due to BP Oil Spill. - July 23, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
Kids Included Together Becomes Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs
Prestigious Authorization Demonstrates Commitment to High-Quality Lifelong Learning - July 16, 2010 - Kids Included Together