Latest news releases from PR.com for Charitable Organizations. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:12:06 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/99035 Guidewire Group’s Chris Shipley and Southern Cross Venture Partners Lead Dynamic One-Day Sessions for US Market Exploration. [PR.com - August 07, 2008] ANZA Technology Network http://www.pr.com/press-release/99035 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98800 The local non-profit organization, Spare Some For Autism, is currently accepting grants from educators working with Children on the Autism Spectrum in the Wake County Public School System. These grants will benefit children with autism participating in the WCPSS’s special needs programs during the 2008-2009 school year. The deadline for grant applications is August 30th, and the grants will be distributed by [PR.com - August 06, 2008] Spare Some for Autism http://www.pr.com/press-release/98800 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98745 The nonprofit organization Designers for Darfur (DFD) is pleased to announce the launch of their newly designed website provided by media partner, Ingenium Media, Inc. (www.ingeniummedia.com). Designers for Darfur truly believe this newly launched website will allow them to engage and inspire visitors as the organization moves forward with their efforts in helping the suffering people of Darfur. [PR.com - August 06, 2008] Designers for Darfur http://www.pr.com/press-release/98745 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98929 A Crop—for the Cure: Crafts and Creativity Raise Money for Breast Cancer Fund. Ever thought your scrapbooking hobby could help cure breast cancer? Put your creativity to the task by learning new scrapbooking techniques and tips while supporting a worthy cause. Join Athena’s Pink Ladies team leader Tara Meacham for a unique fundraiser on August 16th: A Crop—for the Cure! Donors will attend a [PR.com - August 06, 2008] Athena's Pink Ladies http://www.pr.com/press-release/98929 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98658 A new local non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting greater understanding of and appreciation for foreign cultures will make building a bilingual school in Honduras its first project. The board of directors of Inner Wisdom, a group devoted to “helping create a better understanding of other people and cultures on the part of Americans” met for the first time on Thursday, culminating a two-year [PR.com - August 04, 2008] Inner Wisdom http://www.pr.com/press-release/98658 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98545 Paid teaching positions at School of Champions, an after school program of the Children of the Dump Vallarta are available for 2008-2009 year. [PR.com - August 03, 2008] Children of the Dump http://www.pr.com/press-release/98545 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98523 The Literacy Site announces new program to help the Indian charity Baal Dan increase funding for street children's education at the Loreto Sealdah School located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. [PR.com - August 03, 2008] GreaterGood Network http://www.pr.com/press-release/98523 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98467 PATH has become the 23rd member of NetHope, an information technology consortium of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and conservation. NetHope enables members to extend their communications infrastructure and Internet-based applications in developing countries around the world. Members share knowledge and collaborate on information and communications [PR.com - August 03, 2008] NetHope http://www.pr.com/press-release/98467 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98287 Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization is calling for families to host professionals from the former Soviet States in mid-August for one to three weeks. Small stipends are available for families interested in hosting the Kyrgyzstan delegates. For more information on becoming a host family, contact Maria Adoskina, program director, [PR.com - August 02, 2008] International Affairs Council http://www.pr.com/press-release/98287 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98261 Thousands Expected to Attend 20th Anniversary Celebration. [PR.com - August 02, 2008] National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter http://www.pr.com/press-release/98261 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98211 Minnesota’s Faith Community Against Modern Day Slavery. Justice North invites Minnesotans to an anti-human trafficking event on September 9, 2008, 6-9 pm, at the Christos Union Depot in St. Paul. [PR.com - August 02, 2008] Justice North http://www.pr.com/press-release/98211 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98149 NAFA will offer the Canadian Fleet Management Seminar in both French and English for the first time, September 14-16, 2008. [PR.com - August 01, 2008] NAFA Fleet Management Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/98149 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98117 The International Fund for Animal Welfare, a charity partner of The Animal Rescue Site (www.theanimalrescuesite.com), works with concerned citizens and animal rescue efforts around the world. Since 1996, IFAW has supported the work of Professor Valentin Pazhetnov to save orphaned bear cubs in Russia. Each year, bear cubs are left orphaned as a result of the winter bear hunt in Russia. Cubs are born bald, toothless, and [PR.com - August 01, 2008] GreaterGood Network http://www.pr.com/press-release/98117 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97817 The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the appointment of Elizabeth C. Sullivan as Vice President, Community Investment. Sullivan will oversee the program and grantmaking activities of the Community Foundation. Formerly a senior vice president for capital programs at The Kresge Foundation in Troy, Mich., she brings to the Community Foundation a deep knowledge and commitment to southeastern [PR.com - July 31, 2008] Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan http://www.pr.com/press-release/97817 http://www.pr.com/press-release/98065 MHPI, Inc., a non-profit property development and management company of affordable housing for very low-income individuals, closed yesterday on its primary funding with the US Department of Housing & Urban Development and will host a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the David Prouty Intermediate School’s renovation into Senior Living at Prouty. The ceremony will be held at the former school located at 195 Main [PR.com - July 30, 2008] MHPI, Inc http://www.pr.com/press-release/98065 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97131 Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the steering committee for the 3rd Annual Purse Gala has been formed. The 3rd Annual Purse Gala will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. The event will feature a live auction of unique, designer and one-of-a-kind purses, including items [PR.com - July 26, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/97131 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97035 NSCS is an honor society for high-achieving freshmen and sophomores. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) donated the equivalent of 5,638 books for First Book, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing books and literacy to underprivileged children across the country, NSCS’ Executive Director Stephen E. Loflin said on Saturday. Loflin made the announcement at the NSCS Convention 2008 in Lake [PR.com - July 25, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/97035 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96953 NAFA Fleet Management Association introduces an upper-level course for experienced fleet managers to further their education. [PR.com - July 25, 2008] NAFA Fleet Management Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/96953 http://www.pr.com/press-release/97037 The Rainforest Site announced today a new partnership with the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) to save vital orangutan habitat. [PR.com - July 25, 2008] GreaterGood Network http://www.pr.com/press-release/97037 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96675 Book by best-selling author David Elliot Cohen recognizes the American Foundation for Children with AIDS as a salutary organization. [PR.com - July 24, 2008] American Foundation for Children with AIDS http://www.pr.com/press-release/96675 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96844 A newly formed FIRST Tech Challenge high school level robotics team in Odessa, FL was just awarded a “rookie team” grant by the FIRST foundation. The grant, an honor for a non-school based team, is one of 250 awarded nationwide, and will enable the team to purchase the robotics competition kit at a reduced rate, as well as defray registration costs in the team’s second year. The team is being sponsored [PR.com - July 24, 2008] Learning is for Everyone http://www.pr.com/press-release/96844 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96732 AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Adamscure.Org http://www.pr.com/press-release/96732 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84410 LIFE Fest 2008 promises low cost, high value fun, information, networking and resources for home and alternative learners in Florida. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Learning is for Everyone http://www.pr.com/press-release/84410 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84404 Learning is for Everyone hosts Tapestry of Homeschool survey to counteract modern day mythologies about homeschooling. [PR.com - July 23, 2008] Learning is for Everyone http://www.pr.com/press-release/84404 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96050 The registration of births and deaths has been made compulsory under the Registration of Births & Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969. As a signatory to the U. N. Convention on the 'Rights of the Child', 1989 India has a responsibility to ensure registration of all births. Though more than 35 years have passed since the enactment of the legislation, the level of birth registration is still not satisfactory. [PR.com - July 20, 2008] Plan India http://www.pr.com/press-release/96050 http://www.pr.com/press-release/96145 Magnolia Manor is pleased to announce an innovative management partnership with Elder Care Pharmacy Services of Hawkinsville, Georgia. With over fifteen years experience, Elder Care Pharmacy specializes in pharmacy needs for nursing centers and is considered an expert in the industry. This creative partnership will not only provide the highest quality of pharmacy care to all Magnolia Manor Nursing Center residents, but [PR.com - July 20, 2008] Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities http://www.pr.com/press-release/96145 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95896 Amanda Jakl has been named Special Events and Communications Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of Moore County, Elizabeth Cox, Executive Director, announced today. Ms. Jakl will have the responsibility of coordinating and creating events for both Moore and Richmond counties, handling public relations and marketing, and promoting education about Habitat within the community. “I’m very excited to be part of [PR.com - July 19, 2008] Habitat for Humanity of Moore County http://www.pr.com/press-release/95896 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95741 Asia Society Expresses Deep Concern Over Detention of Iranian HIV/AIDS Pioneers in Iran -- Drs. Arash and Kamiar Alaei -- Asia Society Fellows [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Asia Society http://www.pr.com/press-release/95741 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95787 Children’s Theatre of Knoxville (CTK) will hold auditions for the upcoming stage production of Little Women, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, on Sunday, August 10 from 3 PM and 5 PM and Monday, August 11 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Auditions will take place at The Emporium Center for Art & Culture at 100 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. [PR.com - July 18, 2008] Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/95787 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95541 HSFA Leverages Technology to Combat Routine Crime, Eliminate Phishing and Minimize ID Theft by 2010. Privacy Protection Initiative Strengthened with Nomad Technology and Infrastructure Services by BroadRiver Communications. Fundraising Goals for Georgia Ready Program Within Reach. [PR.com - July 17, 2008] Homeland Security Foundation of America http://www.pr.com/press-release/95541 http://www.pr.com/press-release/95550 APFED announced today that ICD-9-CM codes have been approved for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders, EGID, by the National Counsel for Health Statistics, NCHS. APFED submitted its proposal to the NCHS in September 2007 for four diseases: eosinophilic esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis and colitis, all types of EGIDs. Thousands of patients suffer from these debilitating disorders; however until now they could not [PR.com - July 17, 2008] APFED - American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders http://www.pr.com/press-release/95550 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94948 On June 24, 2008, Habitat for Humanity of Moore County was awarded a challenge grant from the Cole Foundation for $30,000 to build homes in Richmond County. The Habitat affiliate applied for the grant in December 2007 and worked for four months to raise the $30,000 needed to receive the match from the Cole Foundation. The Habitat affiliate, based in Aberdeen, expanded its service area in 2005 to include Richmond County [PR.com - July 13, 2008] Habitat for Humanity of Moore County http://www.pr.com/press-release/94948 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94499 The Stargazer Club offers nonprofit organizations vital consulting services in a flexible and affordable way. [PR.com - July 11, 2008] NonProfit Solutions NW http://www.pr.com/press-release/94499 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94255 Medical Spa Society Sponsors Upcoming Webinar by Industry Expert Francis X. Acunzo. [PR.com - July 10, 2008] Medical Spa Society http://www.pr.com/press-release/94255 http://www.pr.com/press-release/94180 Marilyn Forbes and Esther S. Hall join Community Partnerships’ Board of Directors. [PR.com - July 10, 2008] Community Partnerships, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/94180 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93734 The 24th annual "Picnic in the Park" fund raiser, hosted by WVCS, will be held on September 6th at the Cupertino Civic Center Plaza. This is a chance for the WVCS to showcase their new logo design donated by LogoBee, Inc. [PR.com - July 06, 2008] LogoBee Logo Design http://www.pr.com/press-release/93734 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93351 Today, the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) announced that Portland-based dance company BodyVox will hold a fundraising performance at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway) in Portland on August 10 at 5 p.m. Proceeds will support the PGSCA's development of "Garden Portland" or "Jardin Portland" in Guadalajara, Mexico. In their only Portland performance this summer, BodyVox will [PR.com - July 03, 2008] Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/93351 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93305 The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization is pleased to announce that Katherine D. (Kit) Anderson, CPO-CDâ, owner of Anderson Organizing Systems, has been elected president of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). NSGCD is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate professional organizers and related professionals about chronic disorganization. “It’s exciting [PR.com - July 03, 2008] National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization http://www.pr.com/press-release/93305 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93224 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars announced today that its senior management has hired Verelyn Gibbs as Senior Director, Member Engagement. NSCS is an honors organization with 650,000 high-achieving members from 230 colleges and universities across the country. Gibbs brings more than a decade of experience from New York Life Insurance Co. Her focuses include strategic marketing and relationship management. [PR.com - July 03, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/93224 http://www.pr.com/press-release/93270 NSCS awarded four NSCS-GEICO graduate school scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. These recipients are: Giang Tran; alumnus of The University of Utah; working toward an M.D. from The University of Utah School of Medicine Nicole Surico; alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign; working toward a doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Trevor [PR.com - July 03, 2008] The National Society of Collegiate Scholars http://www.pr.com/press-release/93270