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UN, Kids for Kids, Government of North Darfur Unite to Deliver Medical Equipment to Remote Hospital in Darfur
Kids for Kids’ Trustees Patricia Parker MBE and Alastair King-Smith arrived today in Khartoum after a week in North Darfur where they were able to deliver medical equipment to a remote rural hospital. Mellit is home to over 151,000 people, plus an emergency displaced camp of thousands, but... - March 11, 2008 - US Friends of Kids for Kids
Sikhcess™ Volunteers Distribute More Than 42,000 Meals in a Single Night in Worldwide Campaign to 'Feed the Homeless'
Global effort surpasses expectations with more than 120,000 meals distributed to-date; preparations for additional campaigns already actively underway. - March 09, 2008 - Sikhcess
Adoptee, Comedienne and Author Alison Larkin Brings Her Wildly Popular Comedy to JourneyToMe.com and Adoption Today Fundraiser on April 3rd
Tickets available immediately to see Alison Larkin perform, read and sign copies of her book The English American and hear Crush Quarterback John Dutton and his wife Terina Dutton share their personal adoption story to Miki. - March 08, 2008 - Journey To Me
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces 5th Annual Ryan’s Run 5K
On Saturday June 21, 2008 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fifth annual 5k run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile run/walk meandering through Middletown’s... - March 08, 2008 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
SMT Center Sponsors Student Delegation Participation in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition
Five students from North Carolina will be traveling with a delegation to Beijing, China to participate in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. This is the only delegation from the United States that will be going to China. The North Carolina Science Mathematics Technology Education Center, (NC SMT) is sponsoring the students to be a part of this event. - March 08, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
A Human Holocaust Exhibit Finds Homes in a City of Institutions
It is called “ONE SOUL: When Humanity Fails” and it is currently touring New York: booked next into Grand Central Station for a week in April (14-18) as well as the Bronx Library Center (April). Utilizing museum-quality, audio/visual technology, ONE SOUL recounts a startlingly, moving... - March 08, 2008 - Afikim Foundation
Jewelry Designer Introduces New Line of Hair Jewelry
Francesca Fine Jewelry introduces their new line of genuine gemstone hair jewelry. - March 08, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest for Business Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition, which was held on Feb. 19 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The winners, team Global Village Whiz Kids, represented... - March 07, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura to Speak at the John Jay Institute and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will lecture at the John Jay Institute as part of their series “Cities of God: a neo-traditional vision for building good cities and towns.” Mr. Fujimura is a member of the prestigious National Council for the Arts and is founder of the... - March 07, 2008 - The John Jay Institute
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April 10 Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers: Abigail Disney of the Daphne Foundation and NY Times Bestselling Author, R. Stephanie Good, Esq. - March 07, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Maryland Dentist Gives Patients Brighter Smiles to Benefit Children's Charities
Maryland dentist is donating his time and materials to professionally whiten patients' teeth during the "Smiles for Life" National Campaign now through June 30th. Cost to the patient will only be $200, which is half his normal cost, and will be split among two charities - the Casey Cares Foundation, which provides uplifting programs for critically ill children, and the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. - March 06, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Friends of Negro Spirituals to Release Oakland's First Negro Spirituals Oral Histories to Mills College and Oakland Libraries
Negro Spirituals Oral DVDs and transcripts. - March 06, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
Bear Creek Center Announces "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" Fundraiser with Bluegrass Music by Kickin' Grass
Live bluegrass by “Kickin Grass,” wine tastings, arts and crafts, plenty of food, raffles, games and door prizes – all will be part of “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” a fundraiser to be held at the Hinnant Family Vineyards and Winery on Saturday, May 10, 2008, to... - March 02, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Stalking Expert and Author Detective Mike Proctor to Speak During Feel Safe Again, Inc. Conference and Dinner
"Feel Safe Again, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Detective Mike Proctor, stalking expert, criminal consultant and author of “How to Stop a Stalker” as the keynote speaker for our upcoming First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner. We have also recently received Continuing Education approval from the Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work," said Cheryl Darisse, founder and president. - March 02, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
TESSA News
National conference to pay tribute to weather pioneer. - March 01, 2008 - Texas Severe Storms Association
Humanity First USA Provides Relief in Peru After Earthquake Devastation
A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Southern coast of Peru, taking the lives over 500 citizens with it. Over 1000 injuries have been accounted for, leaving tens of thousands of homes destroyed. Humanity First immediately deployed a First Response Team to alleviate the suffering victims with... - February 29, 2008 - Humanity First
The Daphne Foundation Leads Investment in World’s First Non-Profit Election Consulting Firm
Grassroots Initiative, a non-partisan, non-profit organization based in New York, announced today that the Daphne Foundation will become the lead investor in the world's first non-profit election consulting firm. - February 29, 2008 - Grassroots Initiative
Bondurant-Area Businesses Come Together to Help Wounded War on Terror Veterans
Auction to raise money for area troops injured in recent overseas conflicts. - February 29, 2008 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Lights, Camera, "Auction" - It's the Casey Cares Foundation's Stardust Gala
Casey Cares 8th Annual Gala will include an evening of glamour, Hollywood style, with a walk on the red carpet, open bar, live jazz, dinner, live band, and live and silent auctions to benefit programs for critically ill children. - February 28, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Receives Anonymous Endowment
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization has received an anonymous endowment. The $10,000 donation was made in honor of Ida Mae, Jerry and Barbara Clark. The endowment will go towards helping the Me Fine... - February 28, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
LinkEducation Launches the First Go-to Website for New York City’s Education Sector
A new website aims to connect parents, teachers, and students with the many education opportunities and services available in New York City. - February 28, 2008 - LinkEducation
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Announces Global “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up” Fundraiser
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) and the American Alpine Institute are teaming up again to host Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up. The global climb-a-thon will increase awareness of the pediatric AIDS pandemic and raise funds for life-saving anti-retroviral (ARV) medication, food,... - February 28, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
NASDVA Mid-Winter Conference in Washington, D.C.: the Executive Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Victor R. Biggs, Scheduled to Speak
The Executive Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Victor R. Biggs, will be presenting the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial project backed by Congress, before the members at the NASDVA Mid-Winter Conference. - February 28, 2008 - Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Inc.
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Academic WorldQuest Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 Academic WorldQuest, held on Feb. 16. The winners are all students of North Carolina School of Science and Math and the first place team will compete at the national... - February 27, 2008 - International Affairs Council
The Parkland YMCA Family Center Wellness Director Thanks New Members from the Local Community for the Warmth of Their Welcome
Wellness Director, Debra Dechiaro, is loving every minute of establishing the daily and weekly operations of the latest addition to the YMCA of Broward County. Debra leads the certified, caring and committed team of Group Exercise Instructors, Personal Trainers and Wellness Center Floor staff at the Parkland YMCA Family Center. - February 27, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center
HFI CEO to Represent USA at European Liver Meeting
Thelma King Thiel, CEO of HFI, will be representing USA at Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board meeting in Lucca, Italy. Ms. Thiel will share information about HFI's Foundation for Decision Making Training program promoting prevention of Hepatitis and award winning videos with representatives from 12 European countries. - February 24, 2008 - Hepatitis Foundation International
Holy Cow Branding, Inc. Donates to Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Holy Cow Branding Inc., a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency, has donated their services to the organization. Holy Cow Branding has redesigned Me Fine’s... - February 22, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Generations Salon to Hold Runway Show Benefiting Multiple Sclerosis
Benefiting the National MS Society, the Don’t Stop the Movement Runway Show on February 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Generations Salon Brierdale Shopping Center in Raleigh. - February 22, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
International Affairs Council Awarded Z. Smith Reynolds Grant
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization has been awarded the Z. Smith Reynolds Grant. This grant will allow the IAC to create a framework and dissemination plan for the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, a program... - February 18, 2008 - International Affairs Council
MYS Releases Video About the Global Directory of Web Sites That List Online Volunteer Opportunities
This video will help to clarify that MYS's global directory does not list online volunteer opportunities but is a unique global recruitment resource for a non-profit organization asking: "Where can we list our online volunteer opportunities for potential volunteers to see them?" - February 18, 2008 - Macdonald Youth Services
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS Presents "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart" by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
Announcing the release of the new children's picture book, "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart", by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW. - February 16, 2008 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Yuri's Night Houston: A Celebration Worthy of Space City
The Yuri’s Night Houston organization is in the process of planning an extraordinary event to be held April 12, 2008, to celebrate the first human flight in space and the launch of the first space shuttle. Boeing has stepped up to serve as the Yuri’s Night Houston 2008 Presenting... - February 16, 2008 - Yuri's Night
A New Year’s Resolution in Action; the Parkland YMCA Family Center’s Programs and Services
Responding to what the YMCA of the USA has identified as a lifestyle crisis facing children, youth, individuals and families, president and CEO Neil Nicholl disclosed a New Year’s resolution to “support Americans in establishing better and lasting habits around their health.” The Parkland YMCA Family Center is in a unique position to lead the way to fulfilling this very progressive and ambitious New Year resolution. - February 14, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center
WeAreSingleMoms.Org Launches Informational and Forums Site
Single Mothers’ Social Organization Goes Beyond MySpace Profile - February 13, 2008 - WeAreSingleMoms.org
MS Sufferer Searches for Parents on Ebay
Ray Sabbatini, a man stricken with Multiple Sclerosis, is searching for his biological parents with the help of Ebay. - February 13, 2008 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
NBC17 Signs on as Media Sponsor for Spare Some for Autism Event
NBC announcer and Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines to participate. - February 13, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Babysitting Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield on February 24th
In conjunction with EMS Academy of Marshfield, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold a babysitting course for children ages 11 to 17 years old on Sunday, February 24th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. - February 12, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Sikhcess™ Global ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Launches in Birmingham
On Saturday 1 March 2008, a group of over 60 volunteers will prepare and distribute over 2000 food packages to local homeless shelters and community centres marking the first UK ‘Feed the Homeless’ campaign, a global initiative supported by members of the Sikh community. Volunteers... - February 11, 2008 - Sikhcess
Hal Colston, Founder of Good News Garage and Neighborkeepers, Profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us”
Hal Colston, founder of two successful anti-poverty programs, Good News Garage and Neighborkeepers, is profiled in the current issue (dated February 11, 2008) of People Magazine in their “Heroes Among Us” column. - February 11, 2008 - Good News Garage
Create The Change Announces Tornado Relief Efforts; Charitable Group Opens Their Heart to Help Victims
When Create The Change heard that thousands of people were devastated by a string of deadly tornadoes that swept through five southern states; they jumped into action to help. With a team of volunteers, Create the Change is leading a fundraising effort to directly help individuals and families who... - February 11, 2008 - Create the Change Inc.
Taylor Hicks Fans Hold Drive for Burn Victims
Taylor Hicks fans hold drive for the Kacy Hardenbrook Fund. - February 09, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
YN Party Profile: Singleton, Australia
With just over two months left until Yuri's Night 2008, the single party to register so far in the Land Down Under is... in Singleton, Australia. - February 09, 2008 - Yuri's Night
Carolina Hurricanes’ Glen Wesley and Wife Named Honorary Chairs for Fundraising Event
Glen and Barbara Wesley to serve as Honorary Chairs for Spare Some for Autism Celebrity/CEO Kids Bowling Challenge. - February 09, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
96 Counties Now on Board for Statewide Operation Inasmuch
The inaugural Statewide Operation Inasmuch Day is building momentum. Coordinators from 96 North Carolina counties have now signed on to organize the one-day blitz on April 19, 2008. On this day, volunteers from all over the state will work together to provide assistance to those in need. Samples... - February 09, 2008 - Operation Inasmuch
Feel Safe Again, Inc. Announces First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner
Feel Safe Again, Inc. a statewide grassroots non-profit organization for victims of stalking cordially invites you to attend their First Annual Stalking Conference in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police, the National Center for Victims of Crime - Stalking Resource Center, and AWARE... - February 08, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
Sikhcess™ Receives Approval as Not-for-Profit Organization in the United States
Sikhcess™, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service and equality, today announced that the Organization has received formal approval as an official not-for-profit organization by way of 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt status, and as... - February 08, 2008 - Sikhcess
Theme Song for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Hits Airwaves to Raise Funds
42nd and Nelson, to donate 50% of proceeds from “That’s All I’m Asking For” to charity helping wounded veterans. - February 06, 2008 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
MYS Demonstrates Online Volunteers Can be Retained for Years
An online volunteer can be retained for years if appropriately screened, assigned and recognized, even though the non-profit has never met their volunteer face-to-face. - February 03, 2008 - Macdonald Youth Services
Melbourne Company in ANZA Technology Network’s VicStart Program Secures US Licensing Agreement
Sienna Cancer Diagnostics Inks Agreement with Geron Corp. for Patent Access. - February 02, 2008 - ANZA Technology Network
Fasting for a Cause this Ash Wednesday
An ancient holiday gets a new spin - young people fasting to fight global poverty. Global Fast is a youth movement that empowers young people to create real change. With the motto, "Give one day, change lives forever," fasters around the nation have already impacted hundreds or thousands of lives in Haiti, the Philippines, Sudan and Ethiopia. Launching on Feb 6 through March, this year's Global Fast will create material and spiritual change through fasting, prayer and charity. - February 01, 2008 - Global Fast