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HSBCAMPS Teams Up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale to Support Local Programs and Award Camp Scholarships
HSBCAMPS, America’s fastest growing youth basketball program bringing players face-to-face with the pros, has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale to donate a portion of all camp proceeds to support the local non-profit’s youth programs and services. In... - May 02, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Police Officer Jesse Carpenter, Special Agent Dann Harris & Sergeant G. Scott Wright Have Been Selected as the 2010 Officers of the Year
The first day of May each year is hereby designated as Law Day, U.S.A. It is set aside as a special day of celebration by the American people in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States of America. - May 02, 2010 - The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint
Church of the Earth Sponsors Central NC Pagan Pride Day 2010
For the 5th year in a row, the Church of the Earth of Raleigh, NC has become a Sponsor for the annual Central NC Pagan Pride Days festival. - May 01, 2010 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Community Bank Gives Back to Families in their Community and Supports Rebuilding Efforts of Childs Park
Local bank give $1000 to help fund community-based organization in Meredith, NH. - April 28, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Stretch-n-Grow of Utah and HSBCAMPS Team Up to Award Camp Scholarships and Lead Park City Preschool Basketball Program
HSBCAMPS, America’s fastest growing youth basketball program bringing players face-to-face with the pros, and Stretch-n-Grow of Utah, Inc., part of the world’s largest outreach children’s fitness program, have partnered to lead an early development basketball, fitness and wellness... - April 28, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Austin Conference to Address Violence Against Women - the Most Challenging Issue Facing Women and Girls in 21st Century
The 8th annual ACT Women Conference for the Spiritual Transformation of Women, titled "Women Defining Justice in the 21st Century" will be held in Austin, at Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin, at Town Lake, Saturday May 1, from 9:30am to 6:00pm. The event will feature speakers Layli Miller-Muro, Professor Sarah Buel and Rebecca Powers. A parallel ACT Girls conference, featuring interactive workshops, will be held at the same time and location. - April 28, 2010 - Advancing Community Through Women (ACT Women)
Action Party Supports the Morton Grove Community
Members and friends of the Action Party of Morton Grove, in a show of support for Village activities, have been very busy in the last couple of months. The Party has demonstrated their commitment to the community through financially supporting and participating in special events and volunteering to... - April 27, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
San Diego Patients Participate in the Worldwide Marijuana March
San Diego Patients Participate In The Worldwide Marijuana March 2010. San Diego medical marijuana patients and their supporters will meet at 11am and march together from Crystal Pier on the boardwalk to the lifeguard station at Mission Beach and back again in support of the medical marijuana... - April 26, 2010 - Southern California NORML
The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint Will be Hosting This Year’s "Respect for Law" Annual Luncheon at the Genesee Area Skill Center, Monday May 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 Noon
This is an annual event held by the Optimist Clubs of Genesee County. Police chiefs in Genesee County and the surrounding area give their nominations for the police officer of the year. The award is given to the officer who has contributed great public service within the community through their heroism. Stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, understanding of the law and encourages a greater respect for law. - April 25, 2010 - The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint
100 Black Women of South Palm Beach County Hat & Tea Luncheon
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter Hat & Tea Luncheon themed "Economic Empowerment." Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Courtyard Marriot, Boynton Beach at 11:00 am. Guest Speaker; Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, District 7. Honorees: Wayne Barton (Wayne Barton Study Center) & Daisy Fulton (Spady Cultural Heritage Museum) - April 25, 2010 - National Coalition of 100 Black Women South Palm Beach County Chapter
Childs Park Fund Raising Campaign Receives $30,000 Challenge Gift in Memory of Barbara Smyth
Matching Funds Challenge for Rebuilding of Town Park - In Memory of Long-time Supporter of Efforts. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Non-Profit Hosts Forum to Raise Additional Funding for Park Rebuild
Local non-profit seeks additional funding to be matched by the Town of Meredith for rebuilding of Childs Park in Meredith Center. Seeking to raise additional funds through community outreach. - April 23, 2010 - Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation
Norwalk Exchange Club Presents "Competition Grilling 101"
The Norwalk Exchange Club will present "Competition Grilling 101" a barbecue cooking class on Sunday June 13th, from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the Gallaher Estate (Cranbury Park) Pavilion in Norwalk, Connecticut. Instructed by last years Bar•B•Q Pit Grilling Champion Mike Lee and... - April 21, 2010 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Announces Intensive Four-Day Teacher Training Summer Seminar on How to End Violence and Tension Among Students
Non-profit organization to hold a summer seminar training series that will teach educators how to develop positive moral character in their students and bring peace back into schools. - April 19, 2010 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
African Services Committee Announces Positive Kids 3: Through Their Eyes Event
African Services Committee, in collaboration with award-winning photographer, Haik Kocharian, is proud to present Positive Kids 3: Through Their Eyes, a photographic exhibition and cocktail reception taking place on May 17th, 2010 and benefiting African Services Pediatric HIV programs in Ethiopia. - April 19, 2010 - African Services Committee
3rd Casino Night to be Held at American Legion in Leonia Will Supports Troops and Vets
The American Legion Post 1 in Leonia NJ will host the 3rd Casino Night with Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. A perfect end to the week - stop by for free food, open bar and a game of Texas Hold'em or Black Jack. Cash prizes for top three Poker winners and beautiful gift basket for Black Jack winners. - April 15, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
Hotels for Hope: Book a Room and Donate to the Life of a Child
Hotels for Hope is a social enterprise that has created a new culture associated with booking hotel accommodations. Each of Austin Hospitality’s contracted hotels is asked to include a $1 charitable contribution to one of their partner charities, whose missions are dedicated to positively impacting children. Austin Hospitality then matches these donations, dollar for dollar. In short, each room night generates $2 for Hotels for Hope. - April 15, 2010 - Hotels for Hope
Women’s Power Networking “Women Helping Women Expo” to Benefit Children with Cancer
On Thursday, June 10, 2010, Women’s Power Networking is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Striving for More - a charity to help children with cancer and their families. The expo will be at the Wake County Shrine Club from 5pm – 9pm. - April 14, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy Presents Earth Day 2010 - 40th Anniversary of Earth Day Celebrations at Ikea/Erie Basin Park
UDEC & the EnviroMedia Mobile Ceremonial Launch of the Giant Floating Earth Ball at IKEA/Erie Basin Park, in Red Hook, Brooklyn on Sunday, April 25th, 2010. - April 13, 2010 - The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy - EnviroMedia Mobile
Partner Up to Learn a New Language at ExchangeALangauge.com - Learn for Free and Make a Friend
ExchangeALanguage.com is a social networking site to exchange languages either online or in-person. The site brings cultures together and helps improve language learning. - April 12, 2010 - Exchange A Language
Celebrities Put Positive Spin on Living Drug-Free
Naturalhigh.tv is the home of a new online video series where teens can view videos of their favorite athletes and celebrities showcasing what they do for a natural high over drugs and alcohol. This unique and positive approach to drug prevention is a great tool for parents and fun for kids to watch. - April 10, 2010 - Natural High by Sundt Memorial Foundation
Celebrate in Pink Introduces Chic New T-Shirt
Celebrate in Pink™, the sole provider of pink ribbon partyware, introduces a fun way to promote breast cancer awareness with their chic new t-shirt. - April 07, 2010 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Mindmapping Training Event
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for a special productivity workshop. The guest speaker is Ivan Vanjan, a neuroscientist who will share theories and techniques for using mindmapping effectively. - April 05, 2010 - FEWJapan
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization and the Entrepreneur’s Association of Tokyo Present: Women Have Talent
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for the April 2010 meeting on Thursday April 8, 2010. Women Have Talent will give members a chance to cheer on, learn about and network with another current and aspiring female entrepreneurs. FEW is co-hosting the event with Entrepreneur's Association of Japan http://www.ea-tokyo.com. It will be open to male guests. - April 05, 2010 - FEWJapan
One Billion Minds Announces the Next50 Global Innovation Challenge
50 early stage innovators from around the world to gain entry into a powerful support ecosystem - April 04, 2010 - One Billion Minds
Baden Sports, Swire Coca-Cola® and BodyBuilding.com Sign on as Sponsors of HSBCAMPS Youth Summer Basketball Program
HSBCAMPS, the leader in bringing youth basketball players face-to-face with the pros, is proud to announce Baden Sports, Inc., BodyBuilding.com and Swire Coca-Cola® as sponsors of the 2010 youth basketball summer camp program. Each sponsor is generously donating products to improve the camp... - April 01, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
WGIRLS NYC Launches OPERATION PROM to Create Fairytale Night for High School Girls
WGIRLS NYC, a registered 501(c)(3), announced it will be holding its first annual OPERATION PROM event on April 17, 2010 to offer underprivileged New York City high school girls the opportunity to “shop” like a princess for their highly anticipated senior proms. OPERATION PROM was created to provide underprivileged girls with dresses and accompanying accessories so that they are not forced to miss out on the biggest social event of high school. - March 31, 2010 - WGIRLS Inc.
Race to the Top Winners: Policy Innovators in Education Director Says "No More Business as Usual"
The Education Department’s decision to name just two “Race to the Top” winners “sends a strong message that this administration is not interested in business as usual,” according the director of the Policy Innovators in Education (PIE) Network. - March 31, 2010 - PIE Network
Endangered Species, Ancient Culture and Voluntourism Combine in Planeterra’s New-for-2010 Project China
The Latest from Non-Profit Planeterra Foundation -China Opens Up to Voluntourism with a Unique Opportunity to Work with Pandas and Experience the Countryside as a Non-Tourist. - March 28, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Annual Literacy Conference Keynote Speakers
Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education for the U.S. Department of Education, and author Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, will speak at the Florida Literacy Conference. - March 28, 2010 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Vietnam Plus Launches Papier Mache Project
Following the success of Vietnam Quilts as an income provider for women from poor, rural regions of Vietnam, Vietnam Plus and Mekong Plus, the parent NGO’s, are launching a papier mache project to further increase employment opportunities. - March 26, 2010 - Vietnam Plus
National Inclusion Project Announces Over $700,000 of Support for "Let's All Play"
The National Inclusion Project (NIP), co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces over $700,000 of support to programs nationwide as part of its Let’s ALL Play initiative. In just three years, the Project has invested over $1.7 million to expand Let’s ALL Play across the country. - March 25, 2010 - The National Inclusion Project
Mentor Research Institute and the Positive Toolbox Partner with HSBCAMPS to Reward Youth with Scholarships to Basketball Camp in Bend
Since its inception in 2007, HSBCAMPS has prided itself on being a camp that gives back. With more than $25,000 raised to date, HSBCAMPS stands firm in its commitment to provide every child, regardless of age or income, with an opportunity to attend camp. To foster this mission, HSBCAMPS will... - March 25, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Third Annual First Step Program
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, hosted its Third Annual First Step Program on Friday, March 19, and Sunday, March 21, at its Roslyn Village headquarters. Nearly 40 Long Island women who are transitioning back into the workforce received complimentary business outfits, including shoes and accessories. - March 24, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Upcoming Fund Raising Dinner, by Chicago Based HAND IN HAND USA, to Benefit Its Education and Health Initiatives in Rural India
Chicago based HAND-IN-HAND USA is organizing its annual fund raising dinner on April 10th, 2010. All proceeds will benefit its Educational and Health programs running in remote India and elsewhere. - March 24, 2010 - HAND IN HAND USA
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
Simply Referrals is Simply Expanding
Simply Referrals is a small business networking group based out of New Jersey. Rapid membership increases have fostered the creation of several new chapters. - March 18, 2010 - Simply Referrals
Family Service Races to Collect 10,000 Diapers
On March 15, 2010 Family Service started racing to collect 10,000 diapers in their first ever Diaper Derby. The donation drive will run until April 15 and focuses on Family Service’s most vulnerable and in-need consumers – babies. Recently, different programs in the organization were... - March 18, 2010 - Family Service
TD Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Family Service
TD Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Family Service’s In-Home Family Service (IIFS) program. “The TD Charitable Foundation is pleased to be able to provide grants to organizations like Family Service County. We are confident that the Intensive In-Home Family... - March 16, 2010 - Family Service
Norwalk Exchange Club to Hold Certified Barbeque Judging Class in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - March 15, 2010 - Norwalk Exchange Club
HSBCAMPS Welcomes Boise State University Basketball Players to All-Star Summer Camp Coaching Line-Up
Collegiate Players Join Youth Basketball Camp to Provide Individualized Training and Give Back to the Homecourt YMCA in Meridian. - March 13, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
1 By Youth Introduces Manassas Volunteer Program
1 By Youth™ brings together youth groups throughout Manassas to volunteer for a day of service that will revolutionize an entire neighborhood. When you think about 1 By Youth™, picture this: a thousand (or more) teenagers from youth groups in the Manassas area volunteering to transform... - March 13, 2010 - 1 By Youth™
Jyotsna Colony Association: Barricades Commissioned
The barricades installed in Jyotsna Colony, Chennai, were commissioned by the Inspector of Police on Sunday, 7th March 2010 to increase the security level in the Colony. - March 10, 2010 - Jyotsna Colony Association
The National Association of GLBT in Israel, Will be Holding Their Annual "Lil Seder" on March 29th at 7pm
The National Association of GLBT in Israel each year hosts an annual seder at the Gay and Lesbian Center in Tel Aviv. The Aguda's " Lil Seder " is free to the public and is 100% volunteer participation. - March 10, 2010 - The National Association of GLBT in Israel
The National Association of GBLT in Israel Announce the North American Public Awareness and Social Networking Tour
Mike Hamel, chairperson of the Aguda and authority on the human and social rights of the GLBT community in Israel will be touring North America, accompanied by youths who were involved with the horrible shooting that took place in the Gay Youth Center in Tel Aviv, August 1, 2009. These events are to showcase the GLBT movement in Israel and their accomplishments and the future. - March 08, 2010 - The National Association of GLBT in Israel
Action Party Supports Morton Grove Farmers’ Market
Members and friends of the Action Party of Morton Grove, in a show of support for the soon-to-open Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, will be having dinner at Kappy’s Restaurant on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. This is in conjunction with George Alpogianis’ (owner of Kappy’s) pledge... - March 07, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Harvard Law School Reaches Out to at Risk Youth with Music Panel
"The Bizness behind The Business" Harvard Law School’s Black Law Student Association and the Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project will again host a music industry panel as part of this year’s 27th Annual BLSA Spring Conference. The seminar is for high-risk teens, and anyone interested in having a career in the music business. The event will take place will take place on March 6, 2010 at 4:30 pm in Ames Courtroom at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 05, 2010 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project
First Annual Action Party Mardi Gras Party
The Action Party of Morton Grove promised a festive, fun, food-filled event for their first ever Annual Mardi Gras Party on February 16, 2010. And it was all that and more. Members and friends of the Action Party gathered at Classic Bowl, filled themselves with pizza and sweets while having a great... - March 04, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Group Announces Non-Partisan Campaign to Fix America by Circumventing Congress
FixitTogether.org is a non-partisan organization working to get a set of four constitutional amendments adopted through an Article V convention. Their four proposed amendments, all of which enjoy widespread support, are 1) a balanced budget amendment; 2) a congressional term limits amendment; 3) an amendment to reform the federal court system by imposing term limits on judges and letting Americans have an up-or-down vote on judges; and 4) an amendment to prohibit unfunded mandates on the states. - March 04, 2010 - FixitTogether.org, Inc.
HSBCAMPS Partners with Homecourt YMCA in Meridian to Host Youth Basketball Camps and Bring in Donations
Youth Basketball Camp Dribbles into Boise, Idaho, in Summer 2010 to Give Back to the Local Community - March 03, 2010 - HSBCAMPS