ReleaseWire

Transdiaspora Network has activated an emergency response in partnership with Dwa Fanm and Crown Heights Community Mediation Center. From January 15 through January 22, we will be conducting a medical supplies and clothing drive for Haiti's earthquake relief. The worst earthquake in 250 years struck Haiti, causing catastrophic destruction. The quake struck near the capital of Port-au-Prince, the most densely populated part of Haiti. According to Haitian president René Préval, 7,000 people have already been buried in a mass grave.

As part of Unity Bank’s ongoing commitment to charitable causes and community outreach projects, twelve employees, including the CFO, several branch managers and back office personnel, participated in Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity (RVHFH) Chapter’s home build in Bridgewater on December 8, 2009.

In the spirit of the season, LogoBee proudly announces its fourth annual Logo Design Makeover. Any charity or non-profit organization may enter the contest, and submissions must be received by January 1, 2010.

While the rest of us worry about finding the perfect Christmas tree or the prettiest wrapping paper, there is a sizeable group of people in Orange County who have a simpler holiday wish: food and shelter. Determined to help these less fortunate individuals, local business owner Corey Donaldson has launched a dynamic campaign to raise $40,000 in 40 days for the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa. And thanks to a tremendously generous anonymous donor, any contribution of up to $10,000 will be matched, dollar for dollar.

SCIAF is urging Scots to buy Real Gifts for family and friends this Christmas and make a real difference to communities living in poverty around the world.

Ziva Raney, currently serving as Director of Development with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina, has been appointed to President and CEO of the same organization, following a year of interim leadership and an extensive nation-wide search.

The GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C. (GABF) held a dialogue session in Düsseldorf, Germany on November 30, 2009 entitled: “Germany in Change? – U.S. in Change? Outlook 2010: Where are the Transatlantic Business Potentials.” The Düsseldorf event was a companion to the GABF’s dialogue session in Washington, D.C. on October 26, 2009. U.S. participants included members of government, industry, law and trade organizations; German participants consisted of business leaders, as well as the new U.S. Consul General for North-Rhine Westphalia, Janice Weiner.

On December 2nd from 4-6pm KidWorks, in conjunction with Orange Housing and C & C Development will present the Grand Opening of the KidWorks Center on Townsend Street.

SBWire, the online newswire for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, today announced that KidWorks has enrolled in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.

Getting the word out for a cause is difficult, and raising money for charities can be a tricky affair.

SBWire, the online newswire for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, today announced that Giftberry.org has enrolled in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.

The Oblate Missionary Society, Inc. has recently taken great strides in advancing its mission with the appointment of two new executives. Phillip Perry has been selected as the new Director of Charitable Giving, and Guy de Torcy has been selected as the new Director of Marketing.

The Apogee Foundation has announced that in its 2009/2010 season it will build on its historic record of success by introducing new multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural programs empowering creative excellence worldwide.

SBWire, the online newswire for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, today announced that The Orange County Catholic Chorale, Inc. has enrolled in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.

Etherlene Pearce, Executive Director of Hilltop Home, has announced her plan to retire. She has devoted over 40 years of her life to the daily routine of loving and caring for the children of Hilltop Home, beginning in 1960 as a nurse and assuming the director role in 1976. Drawing her to Hilltop Home was the empathy she held for a niece with brain damage and the fact that no facilities existed to care for these children prior to the 1960s. She now looks forward to traveling and visiting family and friends.

According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, 30 million adults (14%) have below basic literacy skills. These individuals are unable to do even simple tasks such as filling out job application, using a telephone directory or reading to a child. In Florida the data is even more troubling, with an estimated 20% of adults having below basic skills.

The 2nd Installment Of A Thought Provoking Monthly Documentary Film Series Takes A Look At The Breakdown Of Trust Between The United States Government And Its Citizens, As Well As The Related Influence of Race, Class, And Gender With The Axe In The Attic by Ed Pincus and Lucia Small.

On this Thursday, October 1, Oprah Winfrey will deliver a call to action for all women. Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, The Oprah Winfrey Show will spend a full hour revealing stories of women overcoming adversity to realize a better life for themselves. Be sure to tune-in to the “Oprah” show this Thursday, Oct 1, to hear this appeal in support of women around the world. Check local listings for time and channel.

Capability Company is pleased to announce the addition of Pam O’Connor as the new Vice President for Audience Development for the North Carolina Symphony.

SBWire, the online newswire for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, today announced that Transdiaspora Network, Inc. has enrolled in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.

The ECI, one of Europe’s leading accreditation organisations for coaches and coach-training providers, has announced the launch of its specialist coaching Blog. Mr. Gerard O’Donovan, the current CEO commented that the Blog was just another resource provided by the ECI for the coaching profession.

Through an online virtual conference Rest Ministries plans to give people who suffering silently with chronic illness hope and tools despite their pain.

Patient bloggers band together to bring awareness to invisible illness issues from handicapped parking confrontations to why they hate hearing "You look so good!"

A virtual conference is not the results of budget cuts for National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, but the result of what benefits the most people who live with illness.

Europe’s leading accreditation organisation for coaches and coach-training providers, has announced that it is now actively recruiting more volunteers. This is a necessary step as the Institute’s operations are rapidly expanding to meet the demand for accredited coaches.