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SAS Education Strategist Joins Communities in Schools of NC Board of Directors
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) today announced the addition of Caroline McCullen of SAS as a new member of its Board of Directors. McCullen is the Education Strategist for the SAS Education Practice, a division of SAS, the leader in business intelligence. Ms. McCullen is a... - March 20, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Grassroots Activism Hits Seven Cities to Educate Communities about the Relationship Between Jazz & Hip Hop Cultures and Genres
WFLJS' mission is to preserve the rich legacy of Jazz culture by bringing awareness to its evolving relationship with Hip Hop music through education, scholarships, and music appreciation. The only organization of its kind, WFLJS has been able to unite two of the most popular black music cultures and educate people outside of the classrooms. - March 14, 2007 - World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series
Plans Unveiled for Nation’s Largest Gathering Ever of Recently Injured and Disabled Veterans
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense and corporate America, unveils plans to bring together 350 disabled soldiers and their families at Walt Disney World. - March 12, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Friends of Doylestown Airport Sponsors Its First Information Session for the Community
Did you know Buckingham Township rezoned land with a public well serving Cold Spring Creamery Road to permit fuel storage and solid waste disposal? Did you know the Doylestown Airport is run as a break-even operation by a governing board that is comprised of all volunteers from the community? To... - March 09, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Local America Supports You Homefront Group Meets with President Bush at the White House
President Thanks Groups for Their Support of Troops and Families - March 06, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
NAPE® Oil & Gas Luncheon Raises $250,000 for Wounded Troops
15th Annual NAPE Oil & Gas Expo hosts luncheon and auctions to raise money for wounded Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans - March 01, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Preserving California’s History
The West Side Lumber Company operated in Tuolumne, California for over 60 years. It was the last narrow gauge logging operation in the West. The history of this railroad will soon be lost if something is not done to protect it. The structures once used as the car shops will soon be destroyed and... - February 23, 2007 - West Side Narrow Gauge Preservation
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and ABC11 Eyewitness News Partner to Produce New Public Service Announcement
Thirty-second video highlights the impact of students who drop out of school before reaching graduation. - February 21, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
New Leadership Means New Opportunities for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Ray Clifford appointed executive director of the non-profit, nonpartisan organization assisting severely wounded service members from the War on Terror - February 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Friends of Doylestown Airport Announces Growing Support for Its Citizens' Watch Initiative
In response to the flood of attention and positive response generated both in the community through its web site and the local activity on its Web site, http://www.friendsda.org, Friends of Doylestown Airport (FODA) is taking on a commitment to the community to give regular, condensed updates about its progress. - February 06, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Communities in Schools of NC Holds Annual Training Conference
Keynote Speaker Addresses Gang Prevention and Intervention - February 03, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Doylestown Area Citizens Announce Formation of Friends of Doylestown Airport
Friends of Doylestown Airport (FODA) is a grassroots initiative to clarify the issues, dispel the myths and underscore the positive aspects of the plans to improve the Doylestown Airport vicinity and protect open space. In 2001, Buckingham Township and the Bucks County Airport Authority entered... - January 29, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Canadian and German Guests Visit International School of Arizona
The International School of Arizona (ISA) is hosting guests from Canada and Germany this week, giving students the opportunity to learn about other cultures first hand. - January 26, 2007 - International School of Arizona
CVS/ Pharmacy Charitable Trust and KIT Open Doors to Children with Disabilities
Kids Included Together (KIT) Receives $30,825 Grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust. The new partnership will increase access to out-of-school time programs for children with disabilities in North County San Diego. - January 11, 2007 - Kids Included Together
Wachovia Executive Joins Communities In Schools of NC
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) has announced the addition of John William (Bill) Holt III, head of Community Banking and Business Banking for Wachovia Corporation, to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors for CISNC provides direction in planning and policy decisions,... - January 04, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
State Education Leader Joins Oxford Community Project
Dr. Janice O. Davis to Work to Establish Communities In Schools Program - December 02, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
North Carolinians Named CIS Baldwin Fellows
Program Established to Combat the Current Trend of Early Retirement and Shifting Roles Among Nonprofit Leaders - December 01, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Study Shows Yoga Improves Self-Control and Lowers Stress of Youth in Alameda County Juvenile Hall Facility
The regular practice of Yoga, breathing techniques, and meditation has improved self-control and reduced stress in incarcerated youth, with potentially wide-ranging impact on juvenile delinquency and community crime and violence. - November 25, 2006 - Niroga Institute
The International School of Arizona is Organizing a Beaujolais Nouveau Fundraiser
Please come and join them to celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau 2006 and enjoy live music, wonderful cheese and of course the new wine, on Thursday November 16th in Scottsdale, AZ. - November 16, 2006 - International School of Arizona
Wake County Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee Releases Podcast Outlining Their Recommendation Process
Co-Chairs Provide Details Regarding CFAC’s Review and Recommendation Process - November 06, 2006 - Wake County Citizens' Facilities Advisory Committee
Wake County Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee Releases Podcast
Committee Co-Chairs Provide Overview of CFAC Activities and Function - November 03, 2006 - Wake County Citizens' Facilities Advisory Committee
Top Executive of Eaton Corporation Joins Communities In Schools of NC
Suzanne Burns Joins Statewide Board - September 28, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Press Conference Announces New Spanish & German Immersion Programs at the International School of Arizona
The International School of Arizona will host a Press Conference with the Mexican Consulate General and German Honorary Consul on Thursday September 28 at 11:00AM. Information about ISA’s unique and expanding international program offerings will be presented with details of interest to... - September 27, 2006 - International School of Arizona
Take s Hike You’ll Like
Hill Country Outdoors, Austin’s most active outdoor, sport and social club, announces a new series of monthly hikes that are free and open to the public. - September 09, 2006 - Hill Country Outdoors
Immigration Voice Draws Lawmakers Attention to Legal Skilled Immigrants
Immigration Voice member, Shilpa Ghodgaonkar participated on a panel on Immigration at the Indian American Republican Council’s fall conference in Washington DC on September 7th. The speaker list constituted prominent leaders from the Republican Party - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist,... - September 08, 2006 - Immigration Voice
Communities In Schools of NC Launches Gang Awareness Poster Campaign as Students Head Back to School
Campaign Offers a Positive Alternative to Gang Involvement. - August 25, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
North Carolina Education Ball Raises $266,000 to Benefit Education
Fourth Annual Gala Event Most Successful Ever - July 15, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
2006 North Carolina Education Ball to be Held in Raleigh
State leaders join the community and business leaders to celebrate education in North Carolina. - June 02, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Charlotte VIP Announces the 5th Jazz, Art and Wine Spectacular in SouthPark to Launch the Spring Season
Growing Charlotte, NC festival features an array of local restaurants, artists and wine retailers. - May 08, 2006 - Charlotte VIP
World Fair Trade Day: Not a Hallmark Holiday
If you haven’t heard of World Fair Trade Day, you aren’t alone. Held on the second Saturday of May, this is a day dedicated to raising awareness about fair trade. Fair trade is the alternative to the inequities of conventional trade between developed and developing countries, ensuring the producers receive a living wage and work in safe conditions. - April 21, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Visits SOS Children’s Village in Equatorial Guinea
Rodrigo de Rato, the Managing Director of the IMF visited the SOS Children’s Village in Equatarial Guinea following the summit meeting of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). His focused discussions on economic growth and poverty reduction in the region were... - March 17, 2006 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
SOS Children’s Villages Nominated for 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2006 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize were announced today and SOS Children’s Villages was among the nominees for their work caring for the world’s orphaned and abandoned children. This is the fourteenth nomination SOS has received for this prestigious award. - February 27, 2006 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
BrainJams Headed to U.C. Berkeley Campus
Connecting people, resources and ideas to make the world a better place. - February 22, 2006 - BrainJams
Have a Heart on Valentine’s Day with Fair Trade Gifts
Buying products that guarantee that the people who made them receive a fair wage and work in safe conditions adds a new level of meaning to gifts. One of the best parts of giving a fair trade gift is that there is always a story to go along with the present, whether it is a necklace from Kenya or a scarf from India. - February 08, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Fair Trade at the Chicago Gift & Home Market
MarketPlace: Handwork of India will be featuring their fair trade apparel and home décor items at the annual Chicago Gift and Home Market at the Merchandise Mart January 21-24. - January 18, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Living the Mission of International Women's Day
International Women’s Day began with women protesting poor working conditions and low wages. Though there have been some improvements, the mission of those first women protesters is ongoing. At the forefront in the battle around the world to end poor working conditions and low wages for women is Marketplace: Handwork of India. From modest beginnings over 20 years ago selling the clothing and home décor items made by three women artisans, MarketPlace now employs 480 artisans. - January 04, 2006 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Holiday Giving that Satisfies the Soul
Especially at the holidays, buying products that guarantee that the people who made them receive a fair wage adds a new level of meaning to gifts. Fair trade products are truly gifts of conscience that empower the producers to build a better life. What better way to embrace the holiday spirit? - December 06, 2005 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Michail Gorbachev Honours SOS Mothers as "Women of the Year"
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the German association SOS-Kinderdorf, Margarete Gehring, from Diessen, Ammersee, will receive this year's Women's World Award in the name of all SOS mothers worldwide, in the category of "social commitment," from the hands of Michail Gorbachev. - November 28, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Foundation Stone Laying at SOS Children's Village in Nigeria
The foundation stone laying ceremony for one of the six SOS Children's Villages to be constructed under the 6 villages for 2006 charity campaign, will take place on November 21, 2005 in Nigeria's Gwagwalada. Nigerian football hero and "FIFA for SOS Children's Villages" ambassador Jay Jay Okocha may be attending the ceremony. - November 15, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
SOS Children’s Villages Joins Austin Grill to Promote the Johnny Cash Film, "Walk the Line"
Movie promotion builds awareness for orphaned and abandoned children around the world. Austin Grill in Silver Spring, MD, November 10th from 6-8pm. - November 09, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Adoption Forum's 32nd Annual Conference : The Loot Piles On!
Sure attendees come for the workshops to learn about relationship dynamics, their feelings, how to search, and to get to talk with others who understand adoption... but some are making a bid for more! - September 26, 2005 - Adoption Forum
Adoption Forum's PA Conference Pledges Insight, Inspiration
Oct. 8 2005 kicks off the 32nd Adoption Forum Conference in King of Prussia PA. With food, fellowship and fun, people affected by adoption and adoption professionals will receive individualized search help, analyze their roles and feelings, enjoy "Sunday Brunch at the Movies" and discussion, and interact with others who understand what adoption means firsthand. - September 12, 2005 - Adoption Forum
Help For Abused Partners is Hosting a Fundraiser Magic Show
Help For Abused Partners, a non-profit Domestic Violence Agency serving all of northeastern Colorado and the panhandle of Nebraska is hosting A Magic Show, Friday September 23rd, 2005, 7:00 PM at the NJC Auditorium in Sterling, Colorado featuring Award-winning international Magician Kier Royale. - August 16, 2005 - Help For Abused Partners
Premier of Web Site: CampusMoms.com
Premier of CampusMoms.com website, a website dedicated to assisting college students and their families. Commitment to "No child left behind" with just a twist! - June 10, 2005 - Campus Moms.com
Web-Based Sport & Social Club Brings San Diegans Together
For adventurous, fun-loving San Diegans, sometimes it’s hard to find others with similar interests. AroundTownSanDiego.org was started to help people meet each other and explore San Diego. Founded by San Diego locals, Around Town builds on the experience and local knowledge of its event... - April 19, 2005 - Around Town San Diego Sport & Social Club
"Tell Me Your Story" Women's Oral History Celebration
The Historical Society of Long Beach’s 18th Annual “TELL ME YOUR STORY” WOMEN’S ORAL HISTORY AND WRITING CELEBRATION 2005 Contact: Julie Bartolotto, 562.495.1210 The Historical Society of Long Beach announces it’s 18th Annual “Tell Me Your Story” Women’s Oral History and... - January 27, 2005 - Historical Society of Long Beach