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"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
SHE Can do It! and the Local Police Department Offer Free Self Defense Workshop for Young Girls
Workshop focuses on building strong and confident young women with the help of martial arts and strengthening techniques. - July 15, 2010 - SHE Can Do It!
Brigantine Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service
On Saturday, July 10, 100 guests gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Brigantine Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful home of Cal & Orsula Knowlton. Guests then proceeded to one of seven fabulous... - July 15, 2010 - Family Service
Junior League of Long Island to Host Community Impact Breakfast
The Junior League of Long Island and Community Leaders to Explore Health and Well-Being Issues on Long Island and Their Impact on Local Women and Children. - July 09, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
New Program Helps Transitioning Service Members and Veterans "REBOOT"
Local Sailors, Marines, and Veterans from San Diego to participate in a unique military-to-civilian reintegration demonstration workshop designed to help them “REBOOT.” - July 06, 2010 - National Veterans Transition Services, Inc.
Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation Form Partnership in Fairmount Park Welcome Center in LOVE Park
Beginning immediately, the Independence Visitor Center will oversee the management of the Fairmount Park Welcome Center located at 16th JFK Blvd. Changes include expanded ticket sales, extended hours and their renowned world class concierge service. - July 02, 2010 - Independence Visitor Center
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces More Than 2,000 Food Pantries Now Registered at AmpleHarvest.org
Home gardeners now able to find a local food pantry in all 50 states. - July 02, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Independence Visitor Center Free Events Throughout the Holiday Weekend
The Independence Visitor Center is the perfect place to celebrate the 4th of July in Philadelphia. With a weekend full of free events, they are sure to leave you feeling red, white and blue. - July 02, 2010 - Independence Visitor Center
Philly: There’s an App for That! Philadelphia Raises Profile as an Interactive City with New Find Your Philly℠ Powered by SCVNGR App.
The "Find your Philly" mobile application is a free download designed to give you the clues and hidden secrets of Philadelphia. Choose from the arts, culture, history or science to help you unravel Philadelphia's story. Prepare to go on a scavenger hunt unlike any other. - July 02, 2010 - Independence Visitor Center
Local Dealership Helps Drive Fundraising Support for Childs Park
Local car dealership in Meredith gives to cause of rebuilding town park. - June 27, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Junior League of Long Island Names New President
The Junior League of Long Island (www.jlli.org), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, today announced that Shelley Wojtkiewicz has been appointed President for the upcoming year. The office of the Junior League President is an annual appointment by the JLLI Board of Directors. - June 23, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
100,000+ Letters for Troops Collected in May
Operation Gratitude and BJ’s Wholesale Club Collect More Than 100,000 Letters for Troops During Military Appreciation Month. - June 19, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Women On The Move Launches Profit/Non-Profit Grant Writing Seminar Tour
Women On The Move & the KARS Consulting Group Partner to Offer Empowerment Tour-- $10,000 in Grants to be Awarded to Women-focused Startups - June 14, 2010 - Women On The Move, Inc.
Family Service Offers Teens Traditional Etiquette Classes with Modern Standards
A 5 week etiquette workshop focusing on proper dress, fine dining skills, grooming techniques, plus time and money management. The segment for females is entitled, Me First while the segment for men is called A Gentlemen. - June 10, 2010 - Family Service
Another First for the Action Party of Morton Grove
The Action Party of Morton Grove showed it can get strikes, gutters, spares, splits and even turkeys while having fun at its first annual Bowling Fund- Raiser. Nearly sixty Action Party supporters gathered at Classic Bowl on Saturday May 22, 2010, to enjoy pizza and sweets while having a great time... - June 09, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Action Party of Morton Grove Takes to the Streets
Recently Morton Grove Trustees joined with members of the Action Party and hit the streets of the 58th and 59th precincts. The purpose was to meet and talk to registered voters. The goal of these “Walks N’ Talks” is to determine what issues concern the residents of Morton Grove and to offer a non-structured, meaningful way to relay these to the elected officials. - June 08, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
The First Step is the Hardest - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - May 27, 2010 - Kids Included Together
An Easy Way of Giving and Getting Free Stuff Across America Helping People. GIVINGETTING Website Offer.
Free stuff will be available across America everyday. It’s a new motion by GIVINGETTING an innovative website. Many people own valuable stuff they just don’t want anymore. Now they can give free stuff for reuse by others. - May 27, 2010 - GIVINGETTING
HSBCAMPS and Eastbay Partner to Outfit Youth with Apparel, Shoes and Camp Scholarships
Youth Basketball Program to Offer Eastbay Gear and Shoe Discounts for 2010 Summer Camp Participants; 100 Percent of Profits to Benefit HSBCARES - May 27, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Memorial Weekend Care Package Event
Operation Gratitude Salutes Memorial Weekend with Care Package Assembly and Letter Writing Campaign. - May 24, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Lullalee's Golf for Literacy
2nd Annual Golf for Literacy Hosted by Lullalee. LaFern Cusak-Master of Ceremonies. - May 16, 2010 - Lullalee Productions and Services
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! May 20, Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, 5:30 Reception, 6:30 Dinner
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! recognizes nine outstanding women, one woman who has distinguished herself by overall commitment to the wellbeing of Philadelphians and two women in each of the four areas of LSH’s work: bilingual domestic violence; community education and employment training; senior services, and homeless services - one woman who has been an advocate in the area and one who has received services, overcome challenges, and given back. - May 15, 2010 - Lutheran Settlement House
Modern Hippie Mag Launches New Website
Modern Hippie Mag, an online resource dedicated to promoting hip, healthy, conscious living and environmental sustainability, has recently launched its new website at www.modernhippiemag.com. Through documentary-style videos, in-depth articles, and informative podcasts, Modern Hippie Mag educates... - May 13, 2010 - Modern Hippie Mag
“Team Up” Launches Gigs4Good with Victor Shade and Friends at the Hard Rock Café
New nonprofit uses music to raise funds & awareness for Seattle Against Slavery. - May 11, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
Dr. Manish Gupta Joins Global Refuge International’s Medical Advisory Board
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manish Gupta brings expertise to Global Refuge International’s (GRI) medical advisory board. - May 08, 2010 - Global Refuge International
FACETS Receives Significant Grants from Freddie Mac Foundation and Phillip L. Graham Fund to Support Homelessness Prevention
FACETS, a nonprofit offering a spectrum of supportive services for Fairfax’s vulnerable individuals and families, is helping lead a major effort to reduce and prevent county homelessness, thanks to two major grants. - May 06, 2010 - FACETS
GLOFEST Outreach in Elgin for the Fourth Year Running, Calls for Local Community to Attend for Free, and Churches to Participate
His Cloud of Glory Christian Center Church of Elgin, IL is spearheading its 4th annual God’s Love Outside Festival (GLOFEST) as a Christian outreach to the Elgin community on Saturday, June 19, 2010. This year’s festival promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family with free... - May 04, 2010 - His Cloud of Glory Christian Center
Haddonfield Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service
On Friday, April 23, 150 Haddonfield residents gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Haddonfield Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at a beautiful home on Lane of Acres. Guests then proceeded to one of eight fabulous... - May 02, 2010 - Family Service