Award-winning personal finance activity helps people better understand their habits and attitudes about money and talk about the taboo topic. - December 31, 2011 - LifeWise

From 16th to 19th July 2012, the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education at the University of Birmingham will host a Railway Systems Engineering course for fifty 15 to 17 year olds (Years 11 and 12) from across the UK. - December 31, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

The Tourette Connection and the Chicago Community Group (affiliates of Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois) are pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn at the Jan 11 Community Group meeting located at B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL at 7:00 pm. Dr. Shana is one of the featured psychologists on A&E's true-life docuseries "Obsessed." She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, TS, and others. See tsa-illinois.org for more info - December 31, 2011 - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL)

Lab Rescue of the LRCP rescued more than 900 dogs in 2011, a record for the group. The number of Labs rescued has increased 37 percent since 2008 due to the bad economy. The group must raise an additional $75,000 to continue its lifesaving work. - December 30, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.

Surviving spouses and children of our fallen heroes will be provided with counseling, financial aid, and educational assistance. - December 30, 2011 - Fallen Warrior Foundation

The Church of Scientology announced this week that it is filling up its schedule for 2012 with seminars to help aspiring artists. - December 30, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Michelle’s Place will receive a $1,000 “Hope For Holidays” grant from GreaterGood Network's The Breast Cancer Site. - December 30, 2011 - GreaterGood Network

Charitable organizations are now reaping the rewards of free online poker play. Advertising sponsors fund contributions to good causes and provide $75,000 in cash and prizes as incentive to players. - December 30, 2011 - American Tavern Entertainment

In the fourth and final round of voting of The Animal Rescue Site’s $300,000 2011 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com, Friends of Felines in Defiance, OH, won the $5,000 Grand Prize. Since the Challenges began in 2008, more than 250 animal rescue groups in North America have received $910,000 in grants funded by GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site. - December 29, 2011 - GreaterGood Network

On November 24, 2011, the official opening of the Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute took place with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Joseph N. Boakai, as the chief guest and keynote speaker. More than twenty dignitaries attended the ceremony, including the Honorary... - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First, USA Inc.

Refurbishing 50 Water Pumps with Humanity First Ghana Team. - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First, USA Inc.

Duchenne Alliance invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is helping to speed progress toward a cure. This a revolutionary step in the work to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - December 27, 2011 - Duchenne Alliance

Red Rover has been named the January 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1987, Red Rover focuses on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and animals... - December 27, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate

Local “celebrity” waiters were loud, unruly, and even outlandish at times, but they did the job serving up food and fun at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by The Roadhouse Café December 5 in Fort Myers. The event raised more than $17,000 to benefit the... - December 24, 2011 - Heights Foundation

In May 2012 Music4Children goes to the highest trek in the world on the Mount Everest to break the world record for the highest gig in the world to raise money for there orphanage in Nepal. - December 24, 2011 - Music4Children

Andyfood Culinary Studio partners with GaitWay Conductive Education to raise funds for the 2012 Phoenix Summer Camp for Children with Cerebral Palsy. - December 24, 2011 - Individual Achievements Association dba GaitWay

In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the non-profit’s... - December 24, 2011 - Enable America

The Smallpeice Trust's Naval Architecture course will take place at the University of Plymouth from 23rd to 26th July 2012. - December 24, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

From 2nd to 5th July 2012, the University of Leeds will be hosting a Nanotechnology course for thirty 16 and 17 year olds (Year 12) to offer them a rare opportunity to discover the significance of this rapidly expanding subject though a combination of stimulating hands-on projects and eye opening lab tours. - December 23, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

5K Race to Raise Awareness of Youth Drinking and Driving, Will Benefit Local High Schools. - December 23, 2011 - Run for Young

The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 23, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Horse Rescue Haven shown in Thanksgiving and Christmas TV news broadcasts. - December 22, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven

The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Nuclear Marine Engineering course at Royal Navy base HMS Sultan in Portsmouth from 30th July to 2nd August 2012. - December 22, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Day to Recognize Girls’ Rights Led by Passion and Commitment of Canadians - December 22, 2011 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl

Charitable blankets and throws manufacturer Blanket America is encouraging customers to stock up on warm, inexpensive bedding for the winter. - December 22, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

iVolunteer NY, an organization empowering young New Yorkers to help the elderly by connecting with Holocaust survivors, is now selling tickets for the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. - December 22, 2011 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories

For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance

Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org, Inc.

The West Trenton Community Center, an independent non-profit, assisted by the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, will host more than 350 Trenton residents for a free Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 6 p.m. - December 21, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville

Empowered Flower Girl CEO and long-time mentor Rasheda Kamaria announces the second-annual “MenTEEs: T-Shirts for a Cause” campaign in observance of National Mentoring Month in January. - December 21, 2011 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC

Shoes For Crews, producers of premium slip-resistant footwear, will be donating several hundred pairs of shoes to support the humanitarian efforts of non-profit relief organization Samaritan's Feet. The organization has set a goal of providing 10 million pairs of shoes for 10 million impoverished people... - December 21, 2011 - Samaritan's Feet International

The Catholic Community Foundation announced today that $240,000 in scholarships will be awarded– just in time for the holidays. On December 13, 2011 the Foundation’s volunteer Christian Service Awards committee, chaired by President and CEO of National Bank of Arizona, Keith Maio, met to... - December 21, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation

A team of volunteers from Aya Academy of Excellence, led by Johns Creek resident Stephanie Hunte, reached out to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter to assist in their annual Holiday House event. Each year, the shelter galvanizes volunteers to provide toys, books, clothes and household goods for over... - December 21, 2011 - Aya Academy of Excellence

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has named the winners of the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at BANQ in downtown, Kingsport. Tal’s Auto and Truck Repair (Tal Musick) took First Place in the category for the... - December 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) recently launched "Oasis" an immigrant women’s group offering support and education. CFSSC would like to invite immigrant women living in the community, who feel isolated, to come and join "Oasis." Immigration is a struggle... - December 17, 2011 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County

KOSBE Award Winner, Dykes Trucking has been certified as a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Small Business Development Program (SBDP). The Department's DBE program is intended to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted... - December 17, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

The Winchester Country Club recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member to participate in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program. - December 17, 2011 - Audubon Lifestyles

The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Railway Engineering course for 13 and 14 year olds at Askham Bryan College, York from 30th July to 2nd August, 2012. - December 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Justin Curzi explains the impetus behind the founding of Accountants for Social Good (ASG) and the goals for the future of the microlending team. - December 16, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good

NAFA Fleet Management Association is offering special early-bird pricing for the 2012 Institute & Expo. The reduced rates are good until the end of the year. - December 16, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Ms. Abilities America is a new pageant for those who happen to have physical or cognitive special needs. Currently in its first year, the Ms. Abilities America is seeking to crown state titleholders. The official crownings of State titleholders will be July 5-7, 2012. In 2013, the first National pageant... - December 16, 2011 - Ms. Abilities America

Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust is running a short nuclear engineering course for 14-16 year olds at the University of Lancaster in July 2012. - December 16, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Woven blanket retailer Blanket America and The Gap’s Gap 1969 brand have joined forces to hand out 1000 blankets at non-profit Los Angeles Mission. - December 15, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

Oxford Brookes University is hosting a Motorsports Engineering course for thirty-five, 14 and 15 year olds (Year 10) from 2nd to 5th July 2012, organised by the Smallpeice Trust. - December 15, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Pets for Patriots partners with Monroe Veterinary Associates to help save last-chance dogs and cats. - December 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

AT&T Named “National Corporation of the Year” and New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Named “Regional Corporation of the Year.” “Advocate of the Year” Presented to Claire P. Scanlon, BNY Mellon and “Lifetime Achievement” Awarded to Joy Crichlow, Con Edison. - December 14, 2011 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council

The University of Portsmouth is sponsoring and hosting an Electronic Engineering residential course for 14 and 15 year old (Year 10) students from 26th to 29th June 2012 organised by The Smallpeice Trust. - December 14, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Marine Technology course at the University of Southampton, sponsored by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust from 10th to 13th July 2012. - December 14, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust

Mid America Foods Ministry is pleased to announce that efforts have begun to provide affordable and nutritious food to families in northern Illinois. The company is contacting local churches and organizations to become outreach centers for its monthly discount grocery program. Mid America has already... - December 13, 2011 - Mid America Foods