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Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has been honored with a 2013 Advocacy Leader Award from Goodwill Industries International.

SAN DIEGO, CA. (June 6, 2013) – MANA de San Diego has received a Community Impact grant of $15,000 from New York Life for its Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor Program.

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS WILL RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR AUTISM ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH ON SATURDAY, MAY 18TH AT BISHOP’S GATE CORPORATE CENTER, MT. LAUREL

FULCRUM CREATIVES CELEBRATES 11 YEARS WITH NEW ONLINE PRESENCE Website honors advocacy work of its clients COLUMBUS, OHIO April 17, 2013 – Fulcrum Creatives, a Columbus, Ohio-based branding and design agency, is celebrating its eleventh anniversary...

On Feb. 26, members of the U.S. Green Building Council-North Carolina Chapter met with more than 20 NC senators and representatives during a daylong blitz to promote the economic benefits of the green building industry and energy efficiency policies.

The newly formed United States Green Building Council North Carolina Chapter is heading to the state legislature for a day of advocacy. Leaders of USGBC NC will meet with legislators on February 26 to promote green building and sustainable energy.

In a live ceremony, the blogger known as Elder of Ziyon announced the winners of the Hasby Awards, given to the best examples of Israel advocacy for the year.

R2 associates, llc, opens new corporate headquarters in new jersey and welcomes crocker and islam to leadership team

Founder of Mulkey Engineers & Consultants Partners with Daughter to Launch Senior Advocacy Company for Adult Children

Young community advocates unite to change social attitudes and provide relief for Washington, D.C. homeless residents

Local nonprofit organization receives top-rating based on positive reviews showing community support for child advocacy program.

Longtime board member, Rich Durnwald, has been named President of the Board for the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida.

The object of the Tweet-A-Thon is to use social media as a platform to raise awareness about both Sickle Cell Disease and the efforts of the organization.

Topics include Budget Advocacy, Regulatory Agency Advocacy, Lobbying the Administration, Media Strategies. For lobbyists and staff, government and public affairs professionals from companies, local governments, public agencies, trade associations.

Youth advocate Birke Baehr shares his story about how at the age of 8 he discovered that the industrialized food system was less than picturesque. His research leads him to a stage where he shares his discoveries of what's wrong with our food system.

Seminar explores the California legislative process, best practices for effective advocacy. For lobbyists and government / public affairs professionals from companies, city / county governments, public agencies, trade and professional associations.

The Food Bank for Westchester, which has been fighting hunger for 24 years, has received a $10,000 grant from Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger for political advocacy efforts.

SalaamGarageNYC and the L.I. Children’s Museum are partnering this summer to mount an exhibit of photographs and stories to share with children, educators, and parents the realities young adults face when they “age out” of the foster care.

The Congressional Communications Report is the result of one of the largest surveys ever completed of Congressional staff and the lobbying community. Of nearly 3,000 responses, more than 700 came directly from Congressional staff.

A new social services agency will help people who have epilepsy and seizure disorders dealing with employment issues like discrimination. Also those who face discrimination in regard to social security, MA, driver’s licensing or transportation.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has been honored with a 2013 Advocacy Leader Award from Goodwill Industries International.

SAN DIEGO, CA. (June 6, 2013) – MANA de San Diego has received a Community Impact grant of $15,000 from New York Life for its Hermanitas Youth Leadership Mentor Program.

With Congress saying that "everything is on the table" when it comes to budget cuts, preserving the American Dream of homeownership means preserving Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA

SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS WILL RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR AUTISM ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH ON SATURDAY, MAY 18TH AT BISHOP’S GATE CORPORATE CENTER, MT. LAUREL

FULCRUM CREATIVES CELEBRATES 11 YEARS WITH NEW ONLINE PRESENCE Website honors advocacy work of its clients COLUMBUS, OHIO April 17, 2013 – Fulcrum Creatives, a Columbus, Ohio-based branding and design agency, is celebrating its eleventh anniversary...

CIR Evaluates a Recent Legislative Proposal of Licenses for the Undocumented Raleigh, NC, April 10, 2013:  As the national debate on immigration moves forward, North Carolina attempts to get ahead of the curve.

The New England Tech Project (NETP), a regional tech advocacy organization, launched in Rhode Island with the partnership of bRIdge, a regional economic development initiative.

Davao City, Philippines, February  1 /Inaudible Voices/  -- The youngest man so far to create a charity group to commit advocacy for the poor has announced the publish of their website via Freewebs, which will be launched on March 1st.

On Feb. 26, members of the U.S. Green Building Council-North Carolina Chapter met with more than 20 NC senators and representatives during a daylong blitz to promote the economic benefits of the green building industry and energy efficiency policies.

Rent a bike from BikeTexas and roll through SXSW with ease! All proceeds benefit bicycle advocacy in Texas and beyond.

The newly formed United States Green Building Council North Carolina Chapter is heading to the state legislature for a day of advocacy. Leaders of USGBC NC will meet with legislators on February 26 to promote green building and sustainable energy.

Georgia Advocacy Council A Non-Partisan Registered 527 Political Issue Advocacy Organization Has Begun Work In The State Of Georgia. Their Plan Of Action Is One That You Will Not Want To Miss!

BabyBoomerGold.com (BBG), the nation’s premier web based enterprise for America’s 77 million baby boomers, is proud and pleased to announce that the company has been given protection for the service/trademark of their corporate name.

In a live ceremony, the blogger known as Elder of Ziyon announced the winners of the Hasby Awards, given to the best examples of Israel advocacy for the year.

R2 associates, llc, opens new corporate headquarters in new jersey and welcomes crocker and islam to leadership team

Founder of Mulkey Engineers & Consultants Partners with Daughter to Launch Senior Advocacy Company for Adult Children

Young community advocates unite to change social attitudes and provide relief for Washington, D.C. homeless residents

National network of award-winning teachers responds to "Raising the Bar," a new paper from the American Federation of Teachers.

Local nonprofit organization receives top-rating based on positive reviews showing community support for child advocacy program.

Live Better Boomer! by ExSo Available 24/7 Through Books and Courses to Support Boomers in Advocating for Themselves and a Better Healthcare Experience

U.S. Congressman Tom Price of Georgia made a special speaking appearance at the Power for Funding Reception, hosted by MK Battery for non-profit avocacy groups, at Medtrade 2012. Also speaking were industry leaders from NCART, NRRTS and AAHomecare.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN) presented Dr. Patricia Steeg with the Ellen Moskowitz and Suzanne Hebert Leadership Grant Award during a patient-centric conference held on National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Chicago on Oct. 13.

Longtime board member, Rich Durnwald, has been named President of the Board for the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida.

The object of the Tweet-A-Thon is to use social media as a platform to raise awareness about both Sickle Cell Disease and the efforts of the organization.

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona shows that there's more to Girl Scouts than cookies. The Council is leading the way for girl leadership in the Year of the Girl and ToGetHerThere campaign. Find out more at GirlScoutsSoAz.org!

Topics include Budget Advocacy, Regulatory Agency Advocacy, Lobbying the Administration, Media Strategies. For lobbyists and staff, government and public affairs professionals from companies, local governments, public agencies, trade associations.

The National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) has hired a new Executive Director and begun to pursue a new mission.

The Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association has scheduled a Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk for the Ocean & Monmouth County area of New Jersey on October 13. Still time to register or become a sponsor.

Participation of American Sleep Apnea Assoc, COPD Foundation, Paralyzed Veterans of America, United Cerebral Palsy, and UsersFirst, of United Spinal at the Home Medical Equipment show will encourage fundraising and unity in legislative initiatives.

Youth advocate Birke Baehr shares his story about how at the age of 8 he discovered that the industrialized food system was less than picturesque. His research leads him to a stage where he shares his discoveries of what's wrong with our food system.

Seminar explores the California legislative process, best practices for effective advocacy. For lobbyists and government / public affairs professionals from companies, city / county governments, public agencies, trade and professional associations.

MK Battery and Medtrade will sponsor a consumer advocacy pavilion, promotion, and programs—bringing HME industry and consumer stakeholders together to foster strategic legislative, fundraising and other initiatives.

Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association (JSDSA) today announced a call for new members. The JSDSA is the only non-profit organization in the Ocean County area dedicated solely to the Down syndrome community.

Voters approve of requirement for damage awards for medical privacy breaches

The Food Bank for Westchester, which has been fighting hunger for 24 years, has received a $10,000 grant from Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger for political advocacy efforts.

Consumer and privacy advocates are urging State Senators to defeat legislation sponsored by McKesson Corporation that would take the teeth out of California’s medical privacy law.

The Call for Proposals for the American Society on Aging’s (ASA) 2013 Aging in America Conference is open and accepting presenters’ proposals through Monday, July 2, 2012. The Conference will be held in Chicago from March 12−16, 2013.

The Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes (COACH) is conducting a 3-day workshop entitled Survival, Strategy and Sustainability from 3 – 5 July 2012. It's vital for any NPO’s experiencing challenges in the current economic climate.

Key workshop for South African NPOs. Coach (the Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes), a registered NPO and PBO, is presenting a three-day workshop for NPOs at Bishop Bavin School in Bedfordview, Gauteng, from the 3rd to the 5th of July 2012.

SalaamGarageNYC and the L.I. Children’s Museum are partnering this summer to mount an exhibit of photographs and stories to share with children, educators, and parents the realities young adults face when they “age out” of the foster care.

The Congressional Communications Report is the result of one of the largest surveys ever completed of Congressional staff and the lobbying community. Of nearly 3,000 responses, more than 700 came directly from Congressional staff.

A new social services agency will help people who have epilepsy and seizure disorders dealing with employment issues like discrimination. Also those who face discrimination in regard to social security, MA, driver’s licensing or transportation.

Constituents from District 7 who utilize the programs and services of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome talk at length about TS legislation

Soccer Support has announced it much awaited membership options for 2012/13. With new services such as sponsorship brokerage, advocacy and marketing support, Soccer Support is helping create cutting edge clubs in today's saturated sports market.

Along with Move San Diego, more than 100 to petition leaders for public transit funding in Sacramento on May 1 and 2, 2012

Veterans Lack of Timely Access to Mental Health Services Unacceptable More Safe and Effective Treatments Also Needed

April 23-29 will feature several in-service and educational presentations, as well as the premier event -- Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day on April 29

The Kowalski and Silvers families, as well as the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, thank the Congressman for being one of the 37 co-sponsors for bill H.R. 3760

Give Us Names, a non-profit working with displaced families in Colombia, is partnering with Wangari Gardens to implement a community garden space in Washington, D.C. as a symbolic act of restoration land given here in memory of land taken there.

Rochester, New York based non-profit Discovering Deaf Worlds (DDW) will host its second annual benefit from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday April 20, 2012 at the Harro East Ballroom in Rochester, New York.