Haven Holidays has donated 88 family holidays worth a total of £10,000 to the Family Holiday Association (FHA) in memory of the charity's co-founder. - January 24, 2008 - Family Holiday Association

Fifth Annual 5K Walk and Free Community Health Fair to help local residents learn how to prevent and recognize cardiovascular disease and its many risk factors. Fun for all ages. - January 24, 2008 - Cardiovascular Disease Foundation

Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) of Raleigh (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization has been nominated for the World Affairs Councils of America’s (WACA) 2008 President’s Award for Council Excellence. To be eligible for this award,... - January 23, 2008 - International Affairs Council

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield announces several upcoming fun programs and events. The 1,000 member strong club provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment. - January 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club

A sampling of auction lots donated by participating vintners for the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 23, 2008 - Naples Winter Wine Festival

Show support of city partnerships with an enduring gift that unites cultures. - January 19, 2008 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association

Another year has come and gone; and along with it another Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. LogoBee, Inc. would like to thank all of the participants from this year and encourage them to try again next year. - January 18, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, providing the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment, has recently announced that Thomas A. Gabianelli of Diversified Nonprofit Services (DNS) has been appointed as the club’s Development Consultant. - January 17, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club

The Parkland YMCA Family Center membership drive ahead of the opening of the new Parkland community facility has begun in earnest. “We are very proud to partner with the City of Parkland in a first class facility, with a first class director and first class programs,” says Sheryl Woods, President and CEO, YMCA Broward County. “The new Center is state-of-the-art, and the quality programs and services provide for the entire family.” - January 17, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center

The Parkland YMCA Family Center inaugurates Parkland’s newest family attraction with a fun day for the entire family, from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, January 26, 2008. The public is invited to celebrate the official opening of the new Parkland community facility at 10559 Trails End, Parkland, FL, in a celebration designed to display the first class facility and introduce the community to the quality programs and services designed to attract and provide for the families of Parkland. - January 17, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center

Grant supports local program intended to reduce the incidence of relational and physical aggression, bullying and harassment among 7th grade girls. - January 16, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services

Proceeds of doggie wedding to benefit Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. - January 16, 2008 - Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

Sikhcess™ to launch worldwide ’Feed the Homeless Campaign’ on March 1, 2008 with volunteers in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. - January 13, 2008 - Sikhcess

Hesham Elnegar, an NSCS Member from Northern Arizona University, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Honors Council serves as an association for honors programs around the country and provides them with resources on improving and maintaining successful... - January 13, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

South Metro Arts Center presents… a symposium: Art, Culture, & the South Metro Economy on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 :: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the South Metro Denver Realtor Association Activity Center, 7899 South Lincoln Court, Littleton, Colorado 80122. Topics include affect of art and culture on surrounding business, retail, consumer community; facilities development – design & funding; facilities management; lessons learned. $35 fee includes materials, beverages, luncheon. - January 12, 2008 - South Metro Arts Center Inc

Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the foundation has received a Maggy Award for Best Charity from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the community an opportunity to vote for the “Best Of” in... - January 11, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.

Aid workers warn the humanitarian situation is likely to get worse. - January 10, 2008 - World Vision US

Laugh out loud and raise funds for a great cause - the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield - at Comedy Night at the Venus II, 277 Ocean Street in Brant Rock. - January 10, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club

The Mali Initiative, a not-for-profit network of committed individuals around the world aspiring to make change through education, launches with the start of 2008. Nelson Mandela said “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” stressing the fundamental importance... - January 08, 2008 - Mali Initiative

Dole Food Company is presenting Friends of Oak Park Schools 4th annual fundraiser, “Viva Las Vegas – What’s Spent in Oak Park, Stays in Oak Park”, on January 19th at the North Ranch Country Club. The event will start at 6:00 pm, and feature an evening of casino games, food and... - January 07, 2008 - Friends of Oak Park Schools

University of Virginia student wins a $5000 study abroad scholarship from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - January 06, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Arizona State University student wins a $7,000 scholarship through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to participate in the Semester at Sea program. - January 06, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

CTC Volunteers Currently on the Ground in Maai Mahiu Distributing Food and Aid to Refugees Displaced by the Violence. - January 06, 2008 - CTC International

23 members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars won Fulbright. - January 05, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

"Helping victims of stalking become survivors, and educating the public with our "End This Silent Fear" campaign." - January 04, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.

Unity’s theme for the 2008 MLK, Jr. Celebration is “Empowerment - Being Great In 2008 – Positively Making History” - January 04, 2008 - Unity Economic Development Corporation

Sikhcess™ continues its community service expansion, taking off in four continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. - January 04, 2008 - Sikhcess

Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the North Carolina winners of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) for 2008 by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The 2008 American Marshall Memorial Fellows will each spend 23 days... - January 03, 2008 - International Affairs Council

The multibillion dollar market for stress reduction products and services has spawned a plethora of promotional advertisements making deceptive and fraudulent claims that are difficult to distinguish from the few that are legitimate. Consumers are confused. Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff. - January 01, 2008 - The American Institute Of Stress

Second Annual Comedy Fundraiser to Benefit Non-Profit "Women In Need of Growth Services" in Naples, FL - December 28, 2007 - Women In Need of Growth Services, Inc.

VicStart-supported participants continue to reap US mentoring program benefits. - December 22, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network

C.H.I.L.L. Program literally buys guns, bullets, and other weapons from people off the streets by having safe C.H.I.L.L. concerts and events, providing donations to communities affected with the epidemic of guns and violence. - December 22, 2007 - Don Alesante Music MGMT (C.H.I.L.L.)

It was 2004 when Detroit-based Kibben Miller came across an Internet-based volunteer opportunity that he saw as a perfect fit for both his lifestyle and skill set as a video editor. Although Miller was initially somewhat skeptical of whether or not the Internet could be used as an effective collaboration... - December 21, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services

SmartVolunteer is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Roben as Executive Director of SmartVolunteer. Ms. Roben comes to SmartVolunteer with over 13 years of management, leadership and strategic analysis experience with HBO and holds an MBA in Business Management from Long Island University. In... - December 21, 2007 - SmartVolunteer

The board of trustees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recently approved $7.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the seven-county region and beyond. The board approved the grants at its quarterly meeting in December. The following... - December 21, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

The Marshfield Boys and Girls Club children have been as busy as Santa’s elves, constructing 100 holiday cards for the area’s seniors. - December 21, 2007 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club

Compton High School is fighting 50% dropout rates for teen girls through entrepreneur program by EmpowHer Institute and USTA. - December 21, 2007 - EmpowHer Institute

Union Station Foundation’s Annual Christmas Dinner-in-the-Park Brings 3,500 meals and holiday cheer to Pasadena's homeless community members. - December 21, 2007 - Union Station Foundation

World Vision enters final stages of multi-country response; agency to continue development work in affected communities. More than 11,000 homes constructed at three-year mark - December 20, 2007 - World Vision US

On Saturday, December 8, 2007, Enable America held its second 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 19, 2007 - Enable America

Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. WorldQuest for Business is a global knowledge competition and networking... - December 19, 2007 - International Affairs Council

Five members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) have won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. They will be studying at Oxford University in England. These members are: Adam Levine, Dartmouth College Deep Shah, The University of Georgia Joseph S. O'Shea, Florida ... - December 16, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Youth Meets Truth Summer Camps announces its 2008 schedule and invites parents to send their youths aged 12 to 20 to the week-long camp. - December 15, 2007 - American Opinion Foundation

Youth between 12 and 20 invited to answer what they want for Christmas and why - December 15, 2007 - American Opinion Foundation

Barefoot Kids Foundation and Payless ShoeSource Inc. have teamed-up to provide $25. Footwear Shopping Cards for America's Kids in Need. - December 15, 2007 - Barefoot Kids Foundation

The FPKK Przeczek & Seredynski KG art gallery in Vienna has just recently received a logo design created by LogoBee. Graphic arts are being used to represent the more traditional art forms. - December 13, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design

Members of DePauw University’s chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) showed that this truly is the season of giving; they "adopted" a local family in need. The family, which includes a mother and four children, lost its Greencastle home in a fire. The DePauw NSCS... - December 13, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Five Emory students have received scholarships from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - December 13, 2007 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Scottish parliamentarian Richard Lochhead today gave his backing to Trees for Life's 2007 Christmas Appeal when he visited the award-winning charity's offices in Findhorn Bay. - December 12, 2007 - Trees for Life

The Family Holiday Association has launched their Christmas e-card service, and is asking individuals and companies to use the cards to help give underprivileged children what for most will be their first ever holiday break away from home. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association