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Sikhcess™ Announces Launch of Its 'Community Cleanup' Campaign in the United States and the United Kingdom
Sikhcess™ volunteers in the United States and in the United Kingdom plan to spruce up neighborhood living spaces and areas, including parks, highways, schools, playgrounds, and sidewalks. - May 04, 2008 - Sikhcess
Guiltless Giving - 8 Year Old Takes Helping the Homeless to a Whole New Level
Eight year old Zachary Gooding, of San Diego, California, started with an idea on how to build a better mousetrap and found a way to help homeless people in a creative, innovative way. - May 04, 2008 - Guiltless Giving
Shodor Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Shodor. Shodor is a nonprofit organization that serves students, educators and parents. It is recognized as a national leader in the effective use of computers to improve both math and science education. Established in 1994 in Durham, N.C., Shodor combines student enrichment, faculty enhancement and interactive materials development to transform learning through computational thinking. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
NSCS Announces Selections for Spring Issue of The Collegiate Scholar
11 NSCS members have made it into the spring issue of The Collegiate Scholar, a literary e-publication created by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - May 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Bags Are Packed for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City
NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo opens in Salt Lake City, Utah and runs from May 3-6, 2008. - May 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Non-Profit Thrift Store Event Generates Record Sales, Increased Awareness to Benefit Area Animal Shelter
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Raises Hundreds of Dollars from Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. Several dogs and cats were adopted into loving homes during the Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift’s second anniversary event the week of April 21st. The non-profit thrift store... - May 02, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Local Resorts Teams Up With EFSN to Support California Schools
Educational Foundation Support Network has teamed up with WorldMark by Wyndham® to contribute funds through a community outreach program called Simple Fundraiser. - May 01, 2008 - Simple Fundraiser
The International Affairs Council Names Co-Chairs for the 2008 Citizen of the World Award
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president of Sepi Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), and Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com) will co-chair the planning... - May 01, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Free Wheelchair Mission Local "Walk for Mobility" Event to be Hosted by Jones YMCA
Walk for Mobility Event will honor local residents who did not let being confined to a wheelchair stop them from making the community, thus the world, a better place, as well as raise funds to give the gift of mobility to others. - May 01, 2008 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Research Night on Gender and Multiple Sclerosis Scheduled for May 15
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host the Tenth Annual MS Research Night on Thursday, May 15 at the Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley. This year’s speaker, Dr. Caroline Whitacre, will be discussing the effects of gender on MS, specifically... - May 01, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Top Executives Provide Straight Talk and Insight at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo
NAFA's presents "Straight Talk from Leasing Executives" and "Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)" panels at the 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5, 2008. - April 30, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
"DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM
DC AHEC Hosts Press Event and Local Events to Increase Awareness and Access to Health Care During "DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM. - April 27, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
How to Run a Fleet on the Other Side of the Globe
The Global Fleet Management Roundtable at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo will answer all questions regarding how to run a fleet on the other side of the world. - April 27, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Fleet Management Association Meets with EPA
NAFA started a dialogue between NAFA members and the EPA at a recent meeting on pending regulation for manadatory reporting of greenhouse gases. - April 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA's 2008 Expo Brings a Daughter Closer to Her Father's Legacy
A college student from Quebec travels to Salt Lake City to present an award named after her father who died when she was just eight years old. - April 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Local Website Puts Atlanta on the Map
LegalAid-GA.org Shares Nomination for Best Law Website by the Prestigious Webby Awards – for 2nd Year in a Row. - April 25, 2008 - Georgia Legal Services Program
IFIS to Launch New Version of FSTA Direct Database
The International Food Information Service (IFIS) announces the launch of their new online database interface, FSTA Direct v2, for May 2008. FSTA Direct v2 offers an improved way to search the FSTA – Food Science and Technology Abstracts® database. - April 25, 2008 - IFIS
Bill Bradley and the Path Ahead for America
Former United States Senator Bill Bradley is the Keynote Speaker for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 24, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
"Texas Hold ‘Em" Tournament at Venus II
Raises $2K for Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - April 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
12 NSCS Members Win Truman Scholarship
Twelve NSCS members are among the 65 students selected as Truman Scholars for 2008. NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. The Truman Scholarship Foundation, which was started in 1977 to honor President Truman, awards each scholar $30,000 for graduate study, priority admission... - April 23, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Honor Society NSCS Commemorates Earth Day
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is actively involved in making its business green, its senior director of operations said today. “We don’t believe in just making an effort on one day,” Amy Shopkorn said. “All year round we use re-usable cups, recycle computer... - April 23, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
American Red Cross Launches National Campaign to Connect NASCAR Fans with Blood Donations; Red Cross Partners with 3M Corporation and Roush Fenway Racing
The American Red Cross today announced the launch of Red Cross Racing, a new national campaign to recruit NASCAR fans as blood donors and raise awareness of the need to give blood. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Through the support of 3M and Roush Fenway Racing – two... - April 23, 2008 - American Red Cross
North Carolina Holds State High School Mathematics Contest - 30 Years of Math Excellence
The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) endorses the State High School Mathematics Contest that will be held Thursday, April 24 at the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C. The top senior will will a full tuition scholarship to Duke University. The 139 students qualified in the regional contests that were held earlier this year around the state, and placed in the top eight percent in those competitions. - April 23, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
International Affairs Council Announces Call for Nominations
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that nominations are now open for the Citizen of the World Award. The Citizen of the World Award is presented annually to the North Carolinian who has done the most for the... - April 23, 2008 - International Affairs Council
NAFA Announces 2008-2009 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce the names of the new 2008-2009 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. - April 22, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Independent Rescue Service and West Frankfort Rescue Join Forces and Begin Recruitment Drive
Regional search and rescue service joins forces with local EMS agency to better serve the local and regional community. The joint service is beginning a recruitment drive to bring in new rescuers before going operational. - April 22, 2008 - West Frankfort Rescue
Honor Society Awards Three NSCS-Integrity Scholarships
Honor society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars awarded three integrity scholarships to members from Rice University, The University of Kansas and UC-Berkeley. These $1,000 scholarships recognize students who've shown their commitment to integrity. - April 20, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Chrysler Joins the List of Automakers at NAFA's Institute & Expo
Chrysler becomes the latest exhibitor for NAFA's upcoming Institute & Expo taking place May 3-6 in Salt Lake City, Utah. - April 20, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Chicks with Checks Launches National Expansion
Chicks with Checks, a women's organization that combines social networking with a giving circle to raise awareness and funds for low profile, high impact non-profits through local chapters and an online community, is launching a national expansion campaign. - April 19, 2008 - Chicks with Checks
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Bundles of Warmth’ Campaign to Help Ease the Suffering of Australia’s Homeless
Sikhcess volunteers in Australia plan to collect and distribute blankets, jackets, and other winter clothing items to homeless and needy in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. - April 19, 2008 - Sikhcess
American Cancer Society Study CPS-3 Looks to New Jersey for Participants
Cancer Prevention Study Gives Residents Chance to Have Direct Impact on Cancer - April 19, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
National MS Society Offers Tips for Starting Workplace Teams
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis offers tips to organize teams during the May 3 event. Each team will consists of a captain and three or more group members. - April 18, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces Second Anniversary Celebration
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. - April 18, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
New Non-Profit, Informed Conscience, Aims to Increase Public Understanding of Homosexuality as It Relates to the Catholic Church
Informed Conscience, a newly established non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, was formed to increase public awareness and understanding of homosexuality, especially as it relates to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The goals of Informed Conscience are to: 1) Give Catholics... - April 18, 2008 - Informed Conscience
Brighton Center Announces Return of Speaker Series
The Speaker Series, a six week long, twice a week parent education program, begins on April 15 and runs through May 22. The classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Two Rivers Middle School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The spring series is being sponsored by insurance professionals... - April 17, 2008 - Brighton Center
Central Bucks Athletic Association Celebrates 35 Years
CBAA will celebrate it's 35th anniversary as The Doylestown Airport celebrates it's 80th Birthday. Flea Market is a Fundraiser for CBAA's Capital Campaign. Event is free to all visitors. - April 17, 2008 - Central Bucks Athletic Association(CBAA)
Painting Bluegrass: Artist to Paint the Bands During "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard"
Goldsboro artist Brenda Behr has a thing about bluegrass bands. She likes to create paintings of them – while they’re playing. And that’s what she’s going to do with recording artists Kickin’ Grass when the band headlines “Kickin’ Back at the... - April 16, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Ned Jennings 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 Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite, a healthcare design firm, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board member, Jennings will assist in... - April 14, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
NAFA Presents CAFM Boot Camp
NAFA offers members two chances to pass their CAFM exams during the first-ever CAFM Boot Camp. - April 13, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Annual Porsche Boxster S Giveaway
Touch the heart of a child with your donation to the Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc. Receive a chance to win a brand new 2008 Porsche Boxster S for each donation of $100 to the Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc. Maximum 1000 entries. - April 12, 2008 - Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc.
Family Holiday Association Celebrates Over £1m Raised and Thanks Key Supporters
The Family Holiday Association, the UK's national charity giving disadvantaged families a break away, held a reception to announce an unprecedented £1m raised and thanked key supporters for their contribution. - April 12, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Offers the Chance of a Lifetime
Dreams Can Come True combines art and culture to benefit orphaned children around the world, by selling paintings drawn by elephants. - April 12, 2008 - DCCT
Yuri's Night Shatters Previous Party Records
When Yuri's Night, an organization dedicated to forwarding the cause of space exploration by holding events around the world each April 12, held over 120 parties on a single day in 2007, it was viewed as an incredible accomplishment unlikely to be topped. Earlier this week, though, Yuri's Night... - April 11, 2008 - Yuri's Night
16 Seram (Moluccan) Cockatoos and 4 Purple-Naped Lories Released Back to the Wild on Seram Island, Eastern Indonesia
The illegal wild bird trade remains rampant in Indonesia, and includes a number of parrot species; populations of some of these are considered vulnerable to future extinction. Some of these birds cannot be returned to the wild for various reasons, but a select sub-population can be released if they meet criteria set forth by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) and CITES (Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species). The Indonesian Parrot Project has now carried out three such releases. - April 11, 2008 - Indonesian Parrot Project
Make Sure You're Covered: Protect Yourself from Insurance & Risk Liabilities
NAFA Fleet Management Association and NETS, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, will present "Insurance and Risk Management Masters' Seminar" on May 2, 2008. - April 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
North Carolina Researchers Awarded Grant to Propel Multiple Sclerosis Research
Grants part of ongoing collaboration between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National MS Society. - April 11, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Frederick, MD Men’s Event Includes Music and Community Service
Dr. Del Tackett, Alan Autry, Promise Keepers join together to promote community service and biblical worldview. Come praise, learn and serve together with other like minded men. Saturday 4/12, 8 AM Westview 16 theater. - April 10, 2008 - Maryland Coalition of Men's Ministries
Cincinnati PR Firm Awards Pro Bono Assistance to Non Profit Animal Rescue
Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Wins Eisen Management Group’s “Operation: Outreach 2008”. - April 10, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Announcing the 2008 Texas Film & Video Grants
Texas Film & Video Grants is a program designed to provide financial assistance to independent and emerging media makers who live in the State of Texas. Assistance is provided to artists whose work shows potential, skill, and creativity. Awards are distributed on a per-project basis; up to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per project. - April 10, 2008 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Social Experiment Meet Dollar Bill Launched
Social Experiment and Charity Launched in Franklin, Tennessee. - April 09, 2008 - Meet Dollar Bill