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The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. kicks off its statewide 2012 Vote The Power!™ Campaign with new website and logo.

Local attorney and mediator Heather Fitzenhagen has been selected as a new member of the Board of Directors for the PACE Center for Girls. PACE provides young women with an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling and advocacy.

Northern New Jersey students Emily Fleischman delivers this message to students, parents and teachers through powerful power-point presentation

There are more than 39 million sexual abuse victims that live in the United States. We can no longer turn a deaf ear or close our eyes and act as if it’s not happening. The cycle has to be broken to protect our children from becoming victims too.

Supporters of Children with Additional Needs (S.C.A.N.) is a support group for families of children with additional needs - families coming together to build a network of support and to share information.

The small business subcontracting community that does business in the federal government market is organizing to focus on developing solutions to reform the federal small business subcontracting regulations.

In observance of October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Christian author Judy Brinkley shares her personal chronicle of domestic abuse in the newly released two-part book, A Silent Preacher Speaks Out...

AfriVol is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Justice & Human Rights Institute. They are looking for lawyers, law students, human rights activists, consultants and fundraisers to join their team.

Innovative, Engaging & Interactive Health, Wellness & Personal Advocacy All Day Educational Seminar presented by James' House & Hosted by Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 9am-5:30pm

On Tuesday, July 5th, the Angelman Syndrome Foundation received a considerable donation from the Louis W. & Gladyce L. Foster Family Foundation in Los Angeles, CA in the amount of $100,000.

Two-day event features real-world tools and solutions for a new way of work

The next session of Capitol Seminars' popular Legislative Process/Lobbying 101 Seminar will be presented in Sacramento, California on March 3, 2011.

The April 29 event with the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club will highlight Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week, April 23-29, an initiative of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

The book, written and illustrated by 16-year-old TS advocate Emily Fleischman, chronicles challenges such as bullying that she encountered as a child with Tourette

National News – Congressional Record 112th Congress (2011 -2012) & Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke New York Recognize February 2, by entering February 2, 2012 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance Day

Utica Native Kevin Byrd Youngest Prostate Cancer Advocate in U.S. and New Health & Wellness Chairman for the 100 work is honored by Congressional Record Honoring February 2, 2012 Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance Day

The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. kicks off its statewide 2012 Vote The Power!™ Campaign with new website and logo.

The Ms. Wheelchair Rhode Island Foundation and the Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts Foundation are pleased to announce that Providence Rhode Island has been selected as the location for the Ms. Wheelchair America 2013 pageant and Leadership Institute.

Janine Howley, on behalf of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome, spoke Dec. 13 about TS to the faculty of the Milford Brooks School

Local attorney and mediator Heather Fitzenhagen has been selected as a new member of the Board of Directors for the PACE Center for Girls. PACE provides young women with an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling and advocacy.

Alternative investment advocacy group, AAA, has announced its support for an impact investing conference coming to Hawaii later this year.

Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) Director Sandra Morgan spearheads “Ensure Justice 2012: Standing Together to End the Exploitation of Girls.”

Northern New Jersey students Emily Fleischman delivers this message to students, parents and teachers through powerful power-point presentation

National Youth Ambassador Emily Fleischman talked to fifth- and sixth-graders about why it's important to not bully kids with TS and to treat them just like everyone else

More evidence that wine may be the new favourite among alternative investors has been unearthed, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

In honor of World AIDS Day Dec. 1, Detroit Legal Services (DLS) is proud to announce the launch of its new, comprehensive website and an expanded staff. DLS specializes in Social Security Disability and features the National HIV/AIDS Project.

There are more than 39 million sexual abuse victims that live in the United States. We can no longer turn a deaf ear or close our eyes and act as if it’s not happening. The cycle has to be broken to protect our children from becoming victims too.

Supporters of Children with Additional Needs (S.C.A.N.) is a support group for families of children with additional needs - families coming together to build a network of support and to share information.

Ashford Radio had the honor of having Renee Ortiz, the Chief Deputy Clerk for Suffolk County Legislature, who plans to run for Islip Town Council this year, as a special featured guest on Friday, November 4th, 2011.

The small business subcontracting community that does business in the federal government market is organizing to focus on developing solutions to reform the federal small business subcontracting regulations.

A Florida woman, found not guilty of murder, has been featured in a new BBC documentary. Her incredible story of abuse, murder and survival will be published by Berkley Books. The BBC discovered her through her advocacy program, Amnesty for Abuse.

In observance of October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Christian author Judy Brinkley shares her personal chronicle of domestic abuse in the newly released two-part book, A Silent Preacher Speaks Out...

AfriVol is recruiting volunteers and Interns for the Justice & Human Rights Institute. They are looking for lawyers, law students, human rights activists, consultants and fundraisers to join their team.

9/24/11, PA Meeting Manufactured Home Residents & Legislators, 1:30-5:30, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Bethlehem. Learn current and proposed legislation. Share concerns with lawmakers. Rare opportunity! 610-965-6579

Innovative, Engaging & Interactive Health, Wellness & Personal Advocacy All Day Educational Seminar presented by James' House & Hosted by Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 9am-5:30pm

Time for Change Foundation is hosting an event in celebration of women who have graduated from its transitional living program. Assemblymembers Mike Morrell and Wilmer Amina Carter, Supervisor Josie Gonzalez, and Mayor Patrick Morris will attend.

Design and construction have been completed for SungateKids’ new offices located in Colorado.

On Tuesday, July 5th, the Angelman Syndrome Foundation received a considerable donation from the Louis W. & Gladyce L. Foster Family Foundation in Los Angeles, CA in the amount of $100,000.

Two-day event features real-world tools and solutions for a new way of work

There has been more good news for the alternative investment industry in the UK this week, according to AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis).

NAWBO Greater Raleigh presented Adrienne K. Lumpkin, president of Alternate Access, a leading provider of VoIP phone systems and related communication solutions, with the 2010-2011 Public Policy Advocate award.

Jonathan Young, Chair of the National Council on Disability shares his vision of agency and top National priorities for people with disabilities.

The 35th Annual Conference on Patient Advocacy of the Texas Alliance for Patient Services (TAPS) will take place in Houston, Texas, on September 14 and 15th, 2011.

Ironpaper uses non-profit’s mission as basis in design and development for NYSDEA’s website. With a simple design and a highly intuitive content management system, NYSDEA has the online presence and tools to truly promote and educate.

On Friday 20 May 2011, International Virtual Assistants Day, Sharon Williams, founder of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB) located in the USA, announced the opening of its Australian Chapter, A4VBAU.

The Travis County Judiciary and the Board of Directors of Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas will present Davis & Wilkerson, P.C. (www.dwlaw.com) with this year's Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award at a reception on June 15.

Johnny Butter's American Narcissism seeks to engage the public in mental health and illness discussion. Creator of Johnny Butter's American Narcissism, Nicholas Bernard Hansen is spending 40 days on his city block in Uptown Minneapolis to advocate.

The National Domestic Violence Registry, announces its mission and need for more prevention

(COLLIN COUNTY, TX – May 18, 2011) The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) will host their 7th Annual Healing Hearts Invitational Golf Tournament on June 6, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney.

“The Blueprint for Westchester” Emphasizes Advocacy, Marketing, and Collaboration to Fill Six Million Square Feet of Empty Commercial Space and Obtain Business-Friendly Legislation as Ways of Achieving Economic Viability and Job Creation

Capstone, the leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, is making membership in the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) and the Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA) even more rewarding.

La Corporacion america de asistencia comunitaria NACA, es una organizacion sin fines de lucro que ofrece abogacia communitaria por medio de la organizacion de propietarios de vivienda. buscando vivienda que este al alcance de todos.

Four deserving Westchester County students who have known extreme adversity in their young lives will be honored at Student Advocacy’s 16th annual Overcoming the Odds awards dinner on Thursday, May 19, in Tarrytown, N.Y., at 6:30 p.m. (EDT).

Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announced today the recipients of nearly $1,000,000 in Mission Support Grants. AHF is committed to serving the most vulnerable populations in the San Diego area through funding projects

Special fundraising event will be held May 12 to honor NYS Senator Owen H. Johnson.

Waterford, Mich. – Autism ASK will kick-off Autism Awareness Month in April with a community Open House on Sunday, March 27 from 1-4 pm at their autism treatment center in Waterford.

Discovering Deaf Worlds will go on the second "Discovering Deaf Worlds: Journeys" trip to Thailand and Cambodia.

350 Self-Advocates, Family Members and Caregivers will Celebrate their “Abilities” during the “Day at the Capitol” Event

Abigail Kirsch, founder of Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships, will be honored at Student Advocacy’s 16th Annual Overcoming the Odds Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m., at the historic Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown, N.Y.

Raising awareness and funding for state advocacy for developmental treatment for autism, Floortime Family Fun Day will offer music, speakers, kids' games, and food at Griffith Park Sunday April 10th. DIR/Floortime Coalition of California

Business Over Broadway announces the RAPID loyalty measurement approach, helping companies like Mob4Hire accelerate business growth by understanding three facets of customer loyalty: Retention, Advocacy and Purchasing.

Disability Hackney Limited (DHL) are delighted to announce that they are starting the New Year with the successful launch of their new website and are implementing a number of new project initiatives.