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Drug Rehab Graduate Embraces Life Long SobrietyHe was able to take 12 years of destruction, pain, and anguish, and turn it all around while attending the Narconon drug rehab program. - June 11, 2009 Islamic Center of Long Island meets with Nassau County Police Commissioner – Rep. Peter King's allegations proven baseless
In the first of several steps aimed at invalidating Rep. Peter King's recent assertions that Long Island Mosques are under surveillance, leaders from the Islamic Center of Long Island (ICLI) in Westbury met with Nassau County Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawrence W. Mulvey on April 21, 2009. The meeting was held to specifically discuss Rep. Peter King's repeated false characterizations of American Muslims. - April 25, 2009 ICLI statement on Rep. Peter King's recent remarks to MSNBC - Updated
The Islamic Center of Long Island (ICLI), on several occasions, has reached out to Rep. Peter King to understand his misgivings about Muslims on Long Island or the broader American Muslim community. Despite our invitations, Mr. King has not responded, and seems to have no intention of engaging in constructive dialogue. While Mr. King refuses to discuss issues he continues to make disparaging remarks without facts and figures about American Muslims. - April 22, 2009 Study Finds National Standard for Energy Efficiency Can Save U.S. Consumers and Businesses Nearly $170 Billion
Business and environmental groups launched a new campaign advocating for federal policy to spur growing investment in energy efficiency. American Council for an Energy-Efficient America released new data on benefits of energy efficiency including cost-savings, job creation and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. - March 19, 2009 Aid for Aids and the Serra Project Announce Merger, Two Southern California HIV/AIDS Non-Profits Join Forces to Offer Comprehensive Care
Two Southern California non-profits merge to offer broader continuum of assistance: Aid For AIDS and The Serra Project joining forces. - March 12, 2009 A NEW ERA FOR BREAST CANCER SUPPORT: CASTING FOR RECOVERY—THE FLY ROD IS PASSED
Casting for Recovery (CFR), a national non-profit support and educational organization for breast cancer survivors whose motto is "To Fish Is To Hope", is making the transition to the next generation of leadership as the fly rod is passed from the original Executive Director Seline Skoug to Lori Simon, who joins CFR as Executive Director from service as Montana State Director of the "grandfather" of grassroots-based organizations, the March of Dimes. - March 09, 2009 Reading Glasses Shopper Announces a Partnership with Non-Profit Group PRVAIL
ReadingGlassesShopper.com announces its collaboration with Partners in Restoring Vision and Improving Lives (PRVAIL) in order to help create awareness and raise funds for the organization. In order to help PRVAIL encompass its mission, ReadingGlassesShopper.com will donate $1 US to the organization for every pair of reading glasses sold on its site in December 2008. - December 04, 2008 S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gala Celebrates Families United for a Cure
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, South Pacific Star Kelli O'Hara, and CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood pay tribute to families at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without Lupus" Gala on November 20, 2008. - November 26, 2008 Minneapolis Orthodontics Practice Ships Halloween Candy To U.S. Troops
Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth's patients and other community members break the record for candy turned in during the practice's Halloween candy buy-back program. - November 23, 2008 Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation To Host First Annual National Conference on Widowhood
Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation is set to host the first annual National Conference on Widowhood on July 17-19, 2009 in San Diego, CA. The purpose of the conference is to provide widows with an opportunity to celebrate all they have accomplished; while looking forward to the future. Natioanlly renown speakers and authors of books on widowhood will be featured; and programs focused on giving widows the tools they need to rebuild their lives will be presented. - November 21, 2008 PeaceLoveEarth by Annatarian and CARE International Partner to create special Seven Wishes Eco Bracelet: Tool for Positive Change helps end global poverty
L.A.-based Annatarian, an eco-effective fashion company has partnered with leading humanitarian organization, CARE Int., to create a special edition bracelet for their popular PeaceLoveEarth line of jewelry. The Seven Wishes Bracelet is a tool for goal-setting, intentions, resolutions and making wishes. The bracelet consists of a recycled sterling silver charm and vintage, surplus string. The bracelet debuted at the O Magazine conference and was a huge hit with Oprah fans. - November 19, 2008 Oakseed Ministries International Invites Everyone to Share the Bazaar Blessing
Oakseed Ministries International, a leading non-profit organization that partners with ministries serving the poor in the developing world's largest cities, has released this year's Bazaar Catalog. Oakseed's Bazaar Catalog is a creative alternative gift giving tool. It is a way to give meaningful gifts while meeting the needs of the poorest of the poor around the world. - November 18, 2008 Minneapolis Invisalign Specialist And Orthodontist, Dr. Eisenhuth Sends Candy To U.S. Troops
For the fourth straight year, Halloween candy donated by Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth's patients will be collected and shipped to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq. - November 09, 2008 Northern Virginia Group, STARS Children Africa, Educates and Mentors High School Orphans in Kenya, Africa
A non-profit in Northern Virginia, STARS Children Africa, invests in Kenya in high school and partners with leaders who mentor their character development. The STARS, Students Transforming Africa and Renewing its Society, receive four-years of high school. It costs only $1.50 a day, but is too expensive for an average Kenyan earning less than $1.00 a day, and insurmountable for orphans. STARS Children Africa is raising $30,000 for the STARS who will return to school in January 2009. - October 12, 2008 Tweet4Children.com announces the world's first "Tweetathon" for Angelwish.org on November 1st
Tweet4Children (http://tweet4children.com) announces that the U.S.-based charity organization Angelwish (www.angelwish.org), whose mission it is to help grant wishes to children living with HIV/AIDS, will be the inaugural partner organization for the Premier Tweetathon to be held on Saturday, November 1st, 2008. A Twitter centric charity - October 08, 2008 Camfed's programs highlighted in Financial Times' story about the long-term benefits of girls' education
Leading business newspaper spotlights investment in girls and women as the most effective way to break the poverty cycle - October 02, 2008 Mid-Michigan Food Bank declared winner of internet marketing contest
Netvantage Marketing provides pro-bono Internet marketing services to non-profit contest winner Mid-Michigan Food Bank. SEO and web analytics services will help direct donors and volunteers to the food bank's website. - September 26, 2008 Carolyn's Compassionate Children Spearheads a New Movement Targeting Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Launches Online Community and Streamlined Database for College Hopefuls
Carolyn's Compassionate Children (CCC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young adult cancer survivors, launches a new web site, CCC Scholarships, which streamlines the college scholarship process for cancer patients eager to continue their education at a four-year or two-year undergraduate institution or graduate school. - September 17, 2008 Little Voice Offers Premier Screening of Documentary 'Swift Justice' A provocative look at the nation's largest illegal immigration raid
A new documentary takes a provocative look at the nation's largest illegal immigration raid. The documentary 'Swift Justice' will premier Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. on Denver's Auraria Campus at the Starz Film Center located in the Tivoli. Proceeds for this event benefit Little Voice, an award-winning Denver nonprofit that uses video, technology and grassroots outreach to raise awareness of social issues and inspire positive social change. - September 14, 2008 Stardust Radio Network and United We Roll World Tour Show Begin 8th Year of Military Support
Bringing news home from deployed troops and sending voices of support to military members, families and Veterans. - September 10, 2008 Petland Wesley Chapel Helps "Foster Pets" Find New Families
Wesley Chapel, Florida - - Petland Wesley Chapel is doing its part to help find homes for healthy, homeless kittens. - August 29, 2008 Chiquita's Foundation of Dreams was Featured in the Arizona Daily Star
Nonprofit Chiquita's Foundation of Dreams was featured in the Arizona Daily Star for their work with cancer patients. - August 28, 2008 Denver Internet Marketing Firm Spork Marketing Helps Stop Crime
Spork Marketing Focuses Efforts on Helping Local Non-Profit. - August 27, 2008 Women's Inter-Cultural Exchange Featured in Charlotte Business Journal
Women's Inter-Cultural Exchange, a non-profit organization for multi-cultural women, was recently featured in the Charlotte Business Journal. - August 20, 2008 Selectabase Launch Fundraising Services for UK Charities
Selectabase, a leading independent direct marketing company, has launched a new package of services to help smaller charities benefit from more effective fundraising through direct marketing. - August 18, 2008 United Cerebral Palsy Research and Educational Foundation To Change Name To Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation
The United Cerebral Palsy Research and Educational Foundation, Inc. announced today that it will change its name to Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation, Inc. - August 01, 2008 Memphis Youth Coalition Featured for Introducing Area Students to Music Industry
The Memphis Youth Coalition, a nonprofit organization that connects kids and their families with organizations that meet their needs, and its CEO Barry Jackson were recently featured in the Memphis Business Journal for being a positive influence in 13 to 19 year olds' lives by helping them understand the music industry better. - August 01, 2008 No Foolin': Passionfish Pairs Up Fish & Fine Chocolate for a Great Purpose
Passionfish Joins The Culinary Institute of America, Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, Kona Blue Water Farms, Tobago Wild and Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker to Celebrate Sustainable Seafood for our Fourth Annual Poisson d'Avril. - April 04, 2008 The Pink Ribbon Runway in Atlanta, A Non-Profit Organization for Breast Cancer Awareness Holds Successful Auction with Rhonda Duffy as Auctioneer
The Pink Ribbon Runway in Atlanta, had their 2nd annual benefit for breast cancer on March 14, 2008 at the Carl House in Auburn Georgia. Many glamorous people were in attendance. - March 18, 2008 Soldiers' Angels "Serving" for the 100th Anniversary of the United States Army Reserve
"Soldiers' Angels is proud to support the U.S. Army Reserve in this celebration. We appreciate the soldiers, veterans and their families and the services and sacrifices that have been made in this century of Army strong." - March 09, 2008 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease International Support Alliance’s Response to French hGH Trial
The members of the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease International Support Alliance (CJDISA) and the patients and families they represent offers their fullest support to those French families who lost a loved one to CJD through the injection of contaminated human growth hormone. - March 03, 2008 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease International Support Alliance (CJDISA) Urges Immediate Repair of Damaged Firewall Leading to US Meat Recall
CJDISA asks U.S. Congress to undertake a rigorous investigation of the current meat inspection processes and to take strong action to correct the exposed unsafe practices in order to regain public trust. - March 03, 2008 The Therapist is in: Chenny Troupe and Snackbox Team up to Make Difference
Pets as therapists isn’t a new concept; hundreds of thousands of humans and pets are teamed up every day in an effort to speed along recovery from accidents, health problems, abuse and beyond. - February 13, 2008 Rhonda Duffy hired to be auctioneer at Jack Hanna's Fundraiser for The Grow Center in Georgia
The Grow Center, the US’s first wildlife rehabilitation center holds fundraiser to raise 3.5 million dollars to fund vet hospital for wildlife in Georgia. - February 08, 2008 Coming Together for the Children, 2008 The 4th Annual Beyond Basics Fundraiser
Detroit – On Thursday, March 6th, 2008 join in the festivities as Beyond Basics hosts its 4th annual fundraiser, “Coming Together for the Children, 2008”, at the Detroit Golf Club, from 6-9 PM. - January 28, 2008 FUNDING CRUCIAL TO SUSTAINING GROUNDBREAKING MELANOMA RESEARCH
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) today issued a request for charitable giving to ensure important melanoma research continues to move forward. The call for donations is in response to a new report issued by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), entitled, “Clinical Care Advances 2007: Major Research Advances in Cancer Treatment, Prevention, and Screening.” - December 29, 2007 Veterans Organization Teams up with PaceButler Corporation to Help Rehabilitate Homeless Men and Women
USVETS Los Angeles, an organization dedicated to assisting vets from all wars, has teamed up with PaceButler Corporation, national cell phone recycling leader. - December 29, 2007 Bucks County Researchers Celebrate the Spirit of Giving
(Hepatitis B Foundation and PA Biotech Center collect 1,067 pounds of food) - December 28, 2007 Publishing firm changing name effective Jan. 1
Paw Publishing changed the name of its company to Feeding Pets of the Homeless, LLC. The name change is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, the same day the organization goes non-profit. - December 27, 2007 NC Beautiful Celebrates 40 Years of Promoting Environmental Education and Stewardship
Organization has become a leader in environmental education and community action - December 27, 2007 International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest For Business Event
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced that the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. - December 24, 2007 Riverside Humane Society Reaches Milestone in 110-Year History with 1000th Pet Adoption for 2007
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center on Dec. 19 set an all-time record in adoptions for one year with its 1000th adoption for 2007, smashing the previous record of 640 set in 2006. - December 24, 2007 Making Holiday Wishes Come True - WSI Staff Adopt a Family in Need -
Participating in the “WSI Christmas Wish” initiative, staff members nominated and selected a homeless family of a single-mother with four young children. A company-wide donation and “gift” collection drive is bringing in clothes, bed linen, toys, books and other essentials to help this unfortunate family feel special and loved. - December 21, 2007 New Bible Website Released
A new online Bible resource, www.kingjamesbibleonline.org, was launched this week. It incorporates Bible translations, commentaries, dictionaries, and includes Bible trivia. - December 21, 2007 Standardization of non-profit sector stressed by Pakistan Center of Philanthropy for NPO's credibility and good governance
Pakistan Center of Philanthropy, the only government recognized certification agency has provided over 100 certifications to non-profit organizations - December 21, 2007 A Toast to the Triangle Releases Podcast With Guest Kristi Yamaguchi
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast featuring commentary from Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist and honorary chair for the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™. - December 21, 2007 Online Slots Company Launches Fundraising Site for African Aid Project
Slotland.com has launched a website to raise additional funds for the school and community center they built in Malawi. - December 21, 2007 International Erosion Control Association Announces Creation of Charitable Fund
The Save Our International Land (SOIL) Fund will address erosion and water quality issues around the world. - December 20, 2007 National Association of Professional Organizers Washington, DC Metro Chapter Seeks Non-Profit Organization for GO MonthSM Makeover Project
The NAPO-WDC Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers selects a deserving local nonprofit agency each year to receive organizational assistance. During GO Month, members of NAPO-WDC will work alongside the organization’s members and volunteers to “makeover” their space. The goal is to offer necessary organizational assistance so that they can focus on their mission to provide services to the community. - December 19, 2007 ENABLE AMERICA HOSTS PROGRAM MENTORS FOR INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR - 2nd VetConnect Mentor Training Session
The meeting focused on Traumatic Brain Injury. Wounded warrior mentors and family members heard from a variety of speakers including experts from Naval Medical Center San Diego and Quality Living, Inc. - December 17, 2007 Jill Mastrangelo Named To Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board Of Advisors
Jennifer Terry, president of the Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org) board of advisors, has announced that Jill Mastrangelo, an account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has been named to the organization’s board of the advisors. - December 15, 2007 Competition to Help Generation of Young Men Succeed
Organizations’ Most Innovative Approaches to Addressing Societal Challenges Facing Young Men At Risk Compete for Financial Support. - December 13, 2007 Adrian Grenier and Model Jessica Stam host N.Y. Fundraising Gala for Water Crisis Charity
A New York–based grassroots non-profit called charity: water (http://www.charitywater.org) will host its 2nd annual event entitled charity: ball to raise funds to build freshwater wells in Africa and to increase awareness of the global water crisis on Monday, December 17, 7–10pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion. - December 10, 2007 STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GIVES THE GIFT OF A SMILE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Foundation Offers the Opportunity to Send a Bear to Seriously Ill Children in New York Tri-State Area Hospitals During the Holidays - December 10, 2007 NC Beautiful Announces Golf Classic Honorary Chair
University of South Carolina Head Football Coach selected for annual event - December 10, 2007 A Toast to the Triangle Charity Event Unveils New Web Site
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ Web site at www.atoasttothetriangle.org. - December 10, 2007 Nonprofit Accounting Software LA
Nonprofit Accounting Software for Louisiana (and other states) from ProSoft Solutions. - December 10, 2007 Beauty blogger launches My Beautiful Troops
When troops come back from the field after a few days cramped in a tank, some scented soap and lotions go a long way toward making them feel appreciated - December 10, 2007 Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition Elects First Governing Board
Kansas City, MO — The Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition (NSWC) elected its first Governing Board during a recent October meeting in Los Angeles, California. - December 06, 2007 Fast Company Magazine Names Public Allies 2008 Social Capitalist Award Winner
Fast Company Magazine and Monitor Group announced winners of their 2008 Social Capitalist Awards, naming Milwaukee-based Public Allies as one of the top nonprofits who use business tools to solve the world’s most pressing social problems, and who have demonstrated a consistent and unusually large impact on society. - December 06, 2007 KCCLA & KOCCA SET DECEMBER 7 FOR DARI AWARDS
LOS ANGELES, CA (Date) – The Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles (KCCLA) and the Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) have set Friday December 7th to launch the organization’s DARI Awards ceremony, honoring entertainment executives and companies for outstanding contributions in advancing the culture of Korea within the U.S. market. - December 06, 2007 Me Fine Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Spa Day
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the 2nd Annual Me Fine Foundation Spa Day will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon-6 p.m. - December 02, 2007 Foster Care Charity Needs Help with Adopt-a- Family Program
Pasadena Charity Seeks Holiday Help for Children and Families in Crisis - December 02, 2007 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR YOUNG CANCER VICTIMS INTENSIFIES
Charity launches single to help young kids with rare cancer - December 01, 2007 OAKSEED MINISTRIES ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST INTERVIEW WITH LEADING VOICE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Mills-Fernald is the focus of Oakseed Ministries’ first podcast addressing the issue of compassion and the child with disabilities, the topic for the 2008 Oakseed Ministries’ essay contest. The interview is the first in a series of interviews highlighting leading advocates for children with disabilities. - December 01, 2007 JACK BROWN’S FACEBOOK SUPPORTERS NEAR 1,500
Social utility site based group supporting 5 year old cancer sufferer continues to grow. - November 30, 2007 Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center Names Pavilion In Honor of Dr. Joshua Feldstein
The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center hosted the grand opening of its second building in Bucks County on November 12, 2007. - November 30, 2007 PR Grants Available for Non-Profit Organizations
CyberAlert, Inc., the online media monitoring and measurement service, today announced that the company will award a minimum of 12 public relations grants to not-for-profit organizations. Each grant consists of one full year of free news monitoring / press clipping services, ranging in value from $2,700 to $3,900. The aggregate value of the grants is expected to total at least $25,000. - November 30, 2007 The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting Award Winners
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education (www.poehealth.org), a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced its 2007 Annual Meeting award winners. - November 29, 2007 The Scottish Society of Louisville and LMPD team up to help Children in Need
To celebrate St. Andrew’s Day (November 30), members of The Scottish Society of Louisville (SSL) will present the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) with seventy-five themed teddy bears which have been dressed in Scottish heritage kilts and sashes, during a meeting at Strathmoor Presbyterian Church located at 2201 Hawthorne Avenue (off Bardstown Road) in Louisville on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30pm. - November 29, 2007 SC Equipment Funding announces lease programs for non-profit organizations
SC Equipment Funding announces special equipment leasing programs for non-profit organizations. These programs take into consideration the special circumstances under which many non-profits operate. Programs are available nation-wide and for all types of non-profits. - November 29, 2007 Web-based Time and Attendance and Employee Scheduling Solutions Vendor cuts prices to allow nonprofit organizations to benefit from improved automation
KnowledgeSum, Inc. a Software as a Service (SaaS), workforce management solutions vendor announces discounted subscription program to help improve operational efficiency through workforce management automation for twenty-five nonprofit organizations. - November 28, 2007 Washington Redskins David Macklin C.E.O. of 27Reasons Charitable Foundation.
27Reasons Charitable Foundation is designed to teach children and teenagers the growth mechanics of self discipline and empowerment regardless of socioeconomic status or learning impairment. Our organization mission has one goal to: build dreams one heart at a time.™ - November 27, 2007 Neil Patel Honored as Global Fellow by International Youth Foundation
Neil Patel and HealthCare Volunteer Honored as Global Fellow by International Youth Foundation - November 26, 2007 Good Mews of Atlanta Purrs at Auction with Rhonda Duffy as Auctioneer; 19 years and still going great, this charity means business for cats
No-kill, cage free, cat charity in Atlanta has succesful auction at 103 West on November 10, 2007 and makes a record $43K for kitties. Silent auction items galore and many high-end and unique experiences in the live auction reeled in the laughter, and money for charity. - November 25, 2007 Logo designed by LogoBee grows along with Project OZ: Non-profit organization is keeping busy
Project OZ is a former winner of LogoBee's annual Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. They have grown since then and their logo design has grown along with them. - November 24, 2007 MYS Launches Global Directory of Web Sites that List Online Volunteer Opportunities
Macdonald Youth Services launched "The Global Directory of Web Sites that List Online Volunteer Opportunities", today. This unique global directory will allow any non-profit organization to easily find Web sites to list their Internet-based volunteer opportunities. - November 23, 2007 Operation Family Fund Raises Over One Million Dollars in Donations
Organization Benefits Families of Injured or Fallen Troops - November 23, 2007 Bring Smiles with RUSNAK Toy Drive for Foster Care Charity
RUSNAK Auto Group kicks off holiday giving for Hillsides, a Pasadena children’s charity, by collecting toys for children in foster care and kids at risk. - November 22, 2007 Boots and its customers raise over one million pounds for BBC Children in Need
Boots has revealed it has raised over one million pounds for the BBC Children in Need charity campaign this year - November 21, 2007 NC Marketing Firm, TriMark Solutions, Sponsors 1st Annual Run the Ridge Race To Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern NC
1st Annual Run The Ridge Event Raises $3500 For Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina - November 21, 2007 New Website Launches for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Leading nonprofit for severely wounded War on Terror veterans revamps SaluteHeroes.org with new features, easier navigation and new look and feel - November 21, 2007 Web Design Studio Helps Children’s Charitable Organization Generate Increased Awareness
Dallas Margarita Society Selects Web Design Studio for Website Redesign - November 21, 2007 Celebrate the Holiday Season by Attending a Brazilian Wine Tasting Benefit with a Socially Responsible Twist
The Capoeira Arts Foundation will host an evening with Brazilian wine tasting, an art show, and a live capoeira performance to benefit Projeto Kirimurê, an after-school program that offers capoeira, music classes, and academic support to low-income youth in Bahia, Brazil. - November 21, 2007 A National Nonprofit Goes Above and Beyond All Expectations
WAYNE, N.J.-November 19, 2007, -Community Options Inc., a national nonprofit, in conjunction with its other regional offices around the country will be participating in the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3, 2007 by holding a balloon release ceremony at all of its locations in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas and New Mexico at 1:00pm EST. - November 19, 2007 Youth Organizations Struggle to Find Programs That Will Appeal to Teens
YMCAs, city recreation departments, and camps are finding that typical teens and pre-teens aren't interested in typical programs. Youth organizations are wondering what programs will bring this elusive age group through their doors. - November 19, 2007 United for a Sustainable Maryland hosts Public Forum with Mount Airy Maryland; makes progress in discussions concerning Local Renewable Energy Farm feasibility
Eighty citizens, political leaders and utility executives met in Mount Airy's Town Hall; Congressman demonstrates compelling need to move to renewables; town leaders discuss future energy plans with community members and proponents of locally owned renewable energy farm. - November 19, 2007 Inaugural “Online Fall Fundraising Drive” at United Way Kicks Off!
One lucky donor to receive iPhone. - November 18, 2007 Barks & Books Helps Foster Care Children Learn to Read
Pasadena Humane Society’s Barks & Books Program allows the children of Hillsides, a Pasadena charity that creates safe places for children in foster care and prevents the cycle of domestic violence for children at risk and their families, the chance to read aloud to a therapy dog gaining more confidence and better reading skills. - November 18, 2007 Hepatitis B Foundation Features Local Biotech Success Stories at 7th Annual Regional Biotech Conference in Bucks County
The 7th Annual Regional Biotech Conference - “Biotech Success Stories: What Big and Small Companies Are Looking For” – was held Friday November 9, 2007 at the new Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, Pa. - November 18, 2007 Endometriosis Research Center Announces Establishment of the Ellen Thompson Johnson Memorial Fund
Fund will Honor the Life of Renowned Advocate - November 18, 2007 US Autism and Asperger Association Names New Chief Medical Officer
US Autism and Asperger Association (USAAA), one of the largest voluntary autism and Asperger organizations in the United States and a world leader in providing education for interventional treatment options, today announced the appointment of Phillip C. DeMio, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer. - November 16, 2007 Founding Director of Trips for Kids Named Finalist for National Volvo for Life Award
Trips for Kids encourages patrons to vote online to help mountain bike program for inner-city kids win $100,000 grant - November 16, 2007 Massachusetts Mediators and Allied Professionals: Get E-mail Tips and Tactics That Really Work
Want to know how to use e-mail effectively in mediation? Need tips and tactics to get the results you want? Let respected Bay State attorney and mediation expert David A. Hoffman show you how to master the "ins" and "outs" of the electronic mediation room. - November 16, 2007 CSAH Presents Concert for Military Appreciation Night on Randolph Air Force Base
Cross Canadian Ragweed headlines concert open to all Department of Defense ID holders - November 15, 2007 United for a Sustainable Maryland being formed to promote locally produced Renewable Energy & Community Co-Ops
This non-profit membership group will offer memberships to individuals, farmers, businesses, utilities, charitable organizations, places of worship, and municipalities. "The organization will promote community-based innovations in the arenas of renewable energy production (electricity and biofuels), sustainable agriculture, organizing creative co-ops, and promoting green building and green renovations," said Tim Richards, one of the founders of the non-profit. - November 15, 2007 STATE TO TAP LOCAL ORGANIZATION TO HELP SERVE LGBT SENIORS
In a move recognizing openhouse as one of the state’s leading experts on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors, the state of California has enlisted the San Francisco based organization to train the directors of all of its 33 county Agencies on Aging to better serve LGBT seniors. - November 14, 2007 Documentary of Chicago Bull’s Bob Love wins $1,000
The Stuttering Foundation awarded the documentary, Find Yourself a Dream: The Bob Love Story, its 2007 first-place media award. A special $1,000 cash prize will be presented to Bob Love and America’s Film Fund to celebrate the Foundation’s 60th year. - November 14, 2007 ‘Katie’ bats for more by expanding its outreach programs
The Katie at the Bat Team broadens its youth outreach program by branching out to other sports in other localities. - November 13, 2007 Art Students Offer Complimentary Design Services to Local Nonprofits
Students at The Art Institute of California — Orange County completed nearly 100 projects for local nonprofits. - November 12, 2007