In partnership with local Ugandans, three medical students have brought sustainable healthcare, for the first time, to a forgotten region of Uganda. - June 21, 2007 - Engeye

Group to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary at San Francisco Pride Parade on June 24 - June 21, 2007 - Out4Immigration

The study shows over 95% of our state parks and class 1 areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 75% are listed in the severe category. - June 20, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert on behalf of the Munhall Police Department, Allegheny County. The Munhall Police Department is searching for Alyssa Voltz, a 15-month-old white female child with blonde hair and blue eyes, possibly clothed in only a diaper. She... - June 18, 2007 - Project Safekids

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, will be the keynote speaker at The Ophelia Project's 10th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18. This highly-anticipated event unites one of the world's leading child advocates, herself once a target of public bullying, with an organization that has spent a... - June 18, 2007 - The Ophelia Project

The twins were abducted at knifepoint. - June 17, 2007 - Project Safekids

Free advice and information from Riverside Humane Society's trained counselors now is available on the new pet behavior help line web site for anyone having problems with annoying or destructive pet behaviors. Assistance is also available by telephone and e-mail. - June 17, 2007 - Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center

Mi-Leing teaches children, who have been victimized by sexual abuse (or have potential to become so), with an instructive story on how to break the silence, and bring an end to this wide-spread unspoken violation. The story is written in the manner of a fairy-tale, and in the style of Dr. Seuss. The... - June 14, 2007 - Mi-Leing

From the mind of a brilliant 9-year-old girl comes a campaign so simple that it is certain to work wonders for our country's poorest animal shelters. - June 14, 2007 - AnimalHelp.Com, Inc

TERI's development resource centre at Supi, near Mukteshwar in Uttaranchal called TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement), endeavor is to create a platform in the higher terrains of India which can be used as means for communication, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for development. - June 14, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

IKEA Honored as Outstanding Commercial at Commercial Closet Association’s Images in Advertising Awards - June 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association

“Together for Good” - Vantage Foundation and Project Independence Will Merge, Expanding Services and Sharing Resources - June 10, 2007 - Project Independence

Tuesdays in June and July will be a time to share, care and have fun. - June 10, 2007 - The Ophelia Project of Erie

Internet commerce is a needed service to continue to be successful website. - June 09, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects

Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of CIIT, Centers for Health Research, has announced the launch of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical... - June 08, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences

People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and enriching the day care experience for children, has been launched by longtime Alameda resident Ralph Zig Tyko. Working with established local day care centers, the organization plans to fund tutorial programs, buy equipment,... - June 08, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.

The Ophelia Project has opened registration for “It Has a Name: Relational Aggression,” a one-day seminar to take place Friday, Oct. 19 at the Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center in Erie, Pa. The educational event offers workshops in relational aggression, cyberbullying, accountability,... - June 07, 2007 - The Ophelia Project

With Volunteers Week encouraging people to take up volunteering, voluntourism company Different Travel has called for ‘Code of Practice’ to regulate the ‘voluntourism sector’, prevent abuse of volunteers, and ensure that the projects bring genuine benefit to the developing world. - June 07, 2007 - Different Travel

Love Our Children USA, is not a TV Show that wins more votes than the Presidential election. It does not offer a record deal on American Idol or a ballroom trophy on Dancing With The Stars however, it is a World Champion national charity working to break the cycle of violence and neglect against children and it seeks like-minded votes. - June 06, 2007 - Love Our Children USA

Documentary details the struggles of same-sex binational couples against unjust US immigration laws - June 05, 2007 - Out4Immigration

The TCBL believes that manatees are in continued danger from boaters and polluted runoff, and that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission should not "downlist" the manatee. - June 04, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League

To draw the attention of the world to the failure of the US government to ratify the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and to highlight the double standards of the US government with regard to tobacco, Hemant Goswami, a social activist and chairperson of the India based NGO Burning Brain... - June 03, 2007 - Burning Brain Society

A multi-dimensional campaign-cum-action program on health, hygiene, and sanitation launched in schools of Gurgaon, Sonepat, and Panipat to bring about greater awareness and create interest and concern for environment - June 03, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Mary A. Baird, president and CEO of The Ophelia Project, has been tapped to present at the Adagio Health You First Breakfast Series on Friday, June 15, 2007 in Pittsburgh. Baird will present an overall picture of The Ophelia Project’s role in creating safe social climates and preventing non-physical... - June 02, 2007 - The Ophelia Project

Tias Arms announced today that its 6th annual celebration and fundraising event, this year entitled “Art Party in the Park”, will be held on Sunday, June 10th from 12 noon to 5pm at Park Prive in Costa Mesa. As in previous years, this exciting event will include a silent and live auction... - June 01, 2007 - Tias Arms

Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center recently presented its 2007 Friends of the Animals volunteer award to Carlotta Mellon of Riverside in recognition of her dedication and work with the animals. Mellon is one of 146 volunteers with the adoption center who in 2006 gave 15,156 hours of their time. - May 29, 2007 - Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center

A much-needed and practical resource created to address the needs of mothers who desire to return to work on their terms - May 26, 2007 - Detours and OnRamps

Legislation passed before Congress and the Senate in late 2006 created an awareness opportunity for people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a relatively unknown but extremely devastating genetic disease. An inaugural relay-rally awareness campaign called "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" will stretch across America, from New York to California. For details, see www.ebrelay.org. - May 25, 2007 - Walk a Mile in My Shoes

NYC-Metro area date and location announced for groundbreaking conference focusing on the issues women face in pursuing motherhood and a career - May 24, 2007 - Detours and OnRamps

The Brooker Creek Preserve is a beautiful local preserve. Let's not build ball parks on it. - May 24, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League

That is the cry being carried on the lips of thousands of Americans heading to Washington and State Capitals. - May 22, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America

The AfghanFem FMF action team is holding a benefit film screening of Meena Nanji's acclaimed documentary "View from a Grain of Sand." All proceeds go to the Feminist Majority Foundation's Campaign for Afghan Women & Girls. Seats are limited. Tickets can be purchased on the AfghanFem webpage - http://afghanfem.tripod.com. - May 21, 2007 - AfghanFem

Commercial Closet Association to Award Third Annual Images in Advertising Awards for excellence in GLBT-inclusion on June 11 at Time Warner Center - May 20, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association

In response to the devastating effects that natural disasters, political unrest and daily extreme poverty has on Central American families and children, CACEP was born to help. - May 20, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects

Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) announced today that Randy Merritt, president of Georgia-based Shaw Industries, will be the keynote speaker for the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference to be held on October 22, 2007 in Chapel Hill, N.C. SNC is a non-profit that works as a catalyst for a... - May 19, 2007 - Sustainable North Carolina

In response to the suspension of the Opie and Anthony Show by XM Satellite Radio, Debbie Wolfe, co-founder of People against Censorship, has issued the following statement: "People Against Censorship is outraged by the decision of XM Radio to suspend Opie and Anthony based on a few sentences which... - May 17, 2007 - People Against Censorship

The Wyoming Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Shamarcus Edwards. The child was last seen around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Authorities believe she may have been abducted by her mentally challenged cousin Tremain McGee. The Amber Alert is active for the following... - May 15, 2007 - Project Safekids

The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Avoca Borough Police Department, Luzerne County. The Avoca Borough Police Department is searching for Rose Doran, she was last seen this morning at 7:20 leaving her residence en-route to the bus stop at Packer & Mc Alpine... - May 14, 2007 - Project Safekids

The Garland Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for 7-year-old Dakota Parker and 5-year-old Elizabeth Michelle Parker. The two children were last seen on Friday May 11th at approximately 8:30 p.m. with 36-year-old Jonathan Benjamin Taylor. The suspect is the children's step-uncle, and he took... - May 14, 2007 - Project Safekids

Will one-million American’s take a stand for their country? That is the question put to the test by one non-profit group this June. - May 14, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America

The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards were presented on May 8, 2007,... - May 11, 2007 - Shark Research Institute

Congress introduces bill to give same-sex binational couples same rights as heterosexuals - May 11, 2007 - Out4Immigration

The Paris Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 12-year-old Alyssa Ann Frazier. Local law enforcement have a suspect in custody who claims to have taken Alyssa to a motel in the Dallas area. Internet activity led to a meeting with the suspect, William Lewis Rhone, 24, and police say there... - May 10, 2007 - Project Safekids

The Detroit Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old child. Troy Charles James Squalls, of Detroit, was allegedly abducted by a man driving a gold colored mini-van, possibly a Chevrolet Astro. The child was taken from his mother during an assault that... - May 09, 2007 - Project Safekids

Online visitors journey with African child affected by AIDS - May 09, 2007 - World Vision US

The Bates County Sheriff's Department and The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Cassandra Peace. The child was taken from school by her mother, Rachel Peace. Investigators report the suspect allegedly has made threats in the past to harm herself and her children. Authorities describe... - May 07, 2007 - Project Safekids

Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute

The “R” Word Campaign is a grass roots effort to raise awareness that people with intellectual disabilities and their families are offended by the use of the words “retard” or “retarded” when used to describe something negative. - May 05, 2007 - The "R" Word Campaign

The Kentwood Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Zachary Davis Cox (15) and Lola Jean Nash (14). The two missing children are residents at Hope Network Services residential Program located at 3333 36th Street in Kentwood. Both juveniles are described as having... - May 04, 2007 - Project Safekids

The Kitsap County Sheriff and The Washington State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 2-month-old Serenity Withrow. Serenity's mother's parental rights were terminated and a court ordered that the child be taken into state custody. The mother has a history of physical abuse to children and drug use.... - May 04, 2007 - Project Safekids