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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