PRWeb Non-profit http://www.emediawire.com Latest news releases from PRWEB.COM for Non-profit en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.emediawire.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg www.emediawire.com 163 51 prweb@dataovation.com prweb@dataovation.com Best-Selling Authors Provide Autographed Books to Support Project Valour-IT http://www.emediawire.com/releases/technology/support_the_troops/prweb1580554.htm Famous authors are offering their autographed works for auction on eBay to raise money for voice-activated laptops and other technologies that support wounded soldiers' recovery. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Health Expert Donald Rubbo to teach Cultivating Power: Extraordinary Practices for Extraordinary Times, at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco http://www.emediawire.com/releases/rubbo/cultivatepower/prweb1625514.htm According to Donald Rubbo, the current global state of uncertainty has had a negative impact on the decision-making processes of business leaders, politicians, professionals, small business owners and regular employees. Donald Rubbo, internationally acclaimed health expert and author, offers methods to successfully navigate these troubled times with clarity of mind and focused purpose. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Philanthropy in a Global Economic Crisis; New Report Outlines Strategic Giving Opportunities that will Make an Impact in a Down Economy http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1629424.htm Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors - experts in trends in philanthropic giving - releases their High Impact Giving Opportunities report that analyzes the most urgent issues in need of attention. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> As Unemployment Hits the Northeast, South and West, over 10 Million People are Looking for Work http://www.emediawire.com/releases/surviving/layoff/prweb1619414.htm Consolidated Credit Counseling Services offers tips for surviving a layoff after losing a job. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Rollick Guides Announces Campaign to Support the American Heart Association http://www.emediawire.com/releases/rollickguides/americanheartassociation/prweb1582434.htm Rollick Guides (RollickGuides.com) has just introduced a campaign to convert people's knowledge of their favorite recreational activities into monetary contributions for the American Heart Association. Rollick Guides is a website dedicated to participatory recreational activities where users can post tips about their favorite activities, whether it's skiing, cooking, fitness or any one of the 30+ activities on the website. For every tip submitted and accepted through December 31st, Rollick Guides will donate $0.50 to the AHA. People can participate by going directly to the website. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> WorldatWork Comments on Legislative Proposal Requiring W-2 Reporting of Employer-Provided Health-Care Costs http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1628934.htm Research Suggests an Alternative Vehicle -- Total Rewards Statements –- Are More Effective (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Acumen Fund Announces New Investments In Pakistan To Build Scalable Business That Serve The Poor http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1628994.htm Investments Intended to Catalyze a Global Micro-Insurance Sector, Provide a Suite of Financial Services to Low Income Populations, Scale Drip Irrigation Systems that Conserve Water and Increase Incomes, and Pioneer Tele-Health Center Franchises (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Cablevision and The Partnership for a Drug-Free America® Launch Public Service Effort to Fight Teen Drug and Alcohol Use http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1630274.htm "The Teen Brain & The World of Drugs & Alcohol" On-Demand Video Premieres Today (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> ThePort Transforms Nonprofit Websites Into Socially Enabled Communities That Attract and Engage Supporters http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1631674.htm ThePort-Convio Shared Clients Include CARE, Easter Seals, Sierra Club and Others (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Encouraging Selflessness in a Down Economy http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632754.htm Online community hopes to inspire people to give up their holiday gifts to help 1,000 South African AIDS orphans. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> 2008 Greenberg Traurig Fellowship Recipient Launches Family Court Appellate Project to Assist Low-Income New Yorkers http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Greenberg_Traurig/Fellowship_Foundation/prweb1635484.htm The Project Exemplifies the Continuing Success of the Fellowship Program (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Historic Sacramento Hostel Now Offers Half-Price Winter Weekends http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618844.htm Housed in a Gold Rush-era mansion near the state Capitol, the Sacramento Hostel is offering shared-room accommodations for only $11.50 per person per night, for weekend stays December 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Burris Computer Forms Announces Small Blank, Printable Holiday Greeting Cards http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1619754.htm Burris Computer Forms (http://pcforms.com) announces small blank, printable holiday greeting cards, which users can design, print, and display with any message. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Dancing Keeps the Brain and Body Fit: Lessons Hot for Holiday Gift Giving and Parties http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1626284.htm Social dancing has been found to keep the mind sharp, as well as keeping the body fit. John Cassese, owner of the Dance Doctor studio and renowned instructor and performer is helping to bring social dancing to everyone, including underpriveleged people. (PRWEB Nov 18, 2008)

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]]> Society for New Communications Research Honors Award Winners - Winning Social Media Case Studies Now Published on NewCommReview.com http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1624994.htm The Society for New Communications Research announced the winners of the 2008 SNCR Excellence in New Communications Awards at the 3rd Annual SNCR Research Symposium & Awards Gala held at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge Mass. on Friday, November 14th. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Nation's Largest Nonprofit Pet Adoption Website Reacts to 60 Minutes Obama Interview: Offers to Lead " Transition Team" for the First Dog http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1626724.htm Nation's largest nonprofit pet adoption website reacts to CBS 60 Minutes Obama interview and offers to lead "Special Transition Team" for the new first dog. Adopt A Pet is spearheading a national campaign and website called "www.PresidentialPoochPardon.com" to impress upon the Obamas the support of their adopting a dog or adopting a puppy from an animal shelter, humane society, SPCA or pet rescue group. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Final Call for Entries in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1619244.htm PR News has issued its final call for entries in the annual Corporate Social Responsibility Awards program, the industry's top awards competition recognizing people and companies that successfully demonstrate that altruism, philanthropy and employee commitment to "do good" can go a long way towards making an impact on a community, key stakeholders, and a company's bottom line. The entry deadline is November 21, 2008. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Arthritis Foundation Renews Comprehensive Marketing Contract with Merkle http://www.emediawire.com/releases/arthritis_foundation/marketing_solutions/prweb1619714.htm Merkle, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing database marketing agencies, announced that it received a new contract with longtime client Arthritis Foundation, the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Urgent Request for Water http://www.emediawire.com/releases/WaterAid/Australia/prweb1625634.htm Care Network Australia and Bendalls Group are supporting WaterAid to deliver the most wished for Christmas present in 2008. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> FACETS Prepares for Hypothermia Season http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1627344.htm Local Non-profit Seeks Volunteers in Economic Crisis as Homeless Numbers Rise (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Hear the World and The Bryan Adams Foundation Team Up to Support F.A.N.D.A http://www.emediawire.com/releases/BryanAdams/HeartheWorld/prweb1628524.htm Joint donation to benefit children with hearing loss in Buenos Aires, Argentina (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Frito-Lay's TrueNorth Nut Brand Joins OSCAR®-Winner Helen Hunt to Put the Spotlight on People Pursuing their Life's Passions http://www.emediawire.com/releases/True_North_TrueNorth/Helen_Hunt/prweb1632034.htm Winner's Story To Air In a Commercial During the 81st Annual Academy Awards® Broadcast (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> YPO-WPO Announces New CEO and 2009-2010 International Chairman http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632564.htm YPO-WPO today announced the appointment of George Weathersby as chief executive officer. The organization also announced the election of Simon Preston as international chairman of the board of directors for 2009-2010. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> IT History Society Membership Continues to Grow http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609844.htm The IT History Society membership grows beyond 500 members (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Cold Weather is Still the Time to Get Active: The Arthritis Foundation Recommends Movement to Ease Joint Pain and Stiffness through Colder Months http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1630764.htm As temperatures drop and winter holidays approach, many Americans have a tendency to be less active and put on extra pounds. Contrary to old myths, cold weather does not cause arthritis, but for some people it can make the symptoms more noticeable. The Arthritis Foundation recommends regular physical activity, such as walking, as an important way to manage the pain and stiffness of arthritis through the winter months. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Financial Literacy Meets MTV Award Show Style Production http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1604614.htm Economic uncertainty increases the need for youth financial literacy training. The Money X Live event is a full concert style production that inspires attendees to be financially responsible, encourages their upward mobility, motivates them to attend college and inspires community service. (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> Operation: Kid Equip Uses Social Media to Network for Supporters http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618224.htm Michigan-Based Charity Takes "Who You Know" Adage to Heart by Using Second Life and Causes on Facebook to Create Awareness of Organization's Mission (PRWEB Nov 17, 2008)

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]]> With Cell Phone Recycling, Keep America Beautiful Offers a Simple Solution that Supports a New Energy Agenda http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1607244.htm Keep America Beautiful partners with Sprint and ReCellular to promote cell phone recycling, a solution aligned with the new national energy agenda. The organizations' Cell Phone Round-up initiative offers consumers a safe and convenient way to recycle used cell phones. (PRWEB Nov 16, 2008)

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]]> Call For Nominations: Opportunity Knocks 2nd Annual Best Nonprofits To Work For Awards http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1617474.htm Opportunity Knocks announces that it is accepting nominations for the 2nd Annual Peoples Choice Best Nonprofit to Work for Awards. Winners will be selected by Opportunity Knocks from nominations held November 11 through December 31, 2008 based on employee submissions of a brief essay on why they consider their organization a great place to work. (PRWEB Nov 16, 2008)

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]]> Hope for Hard Hit Charities http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1614924.htm Two websites, Inlieuofagift.com and Inlieuof.com help increase individual donations to charities at a time when corporate donations are decreasing. Inlieuofagift.com delivers electronic invitations with a "donate now" button associated with the charity of the host's choice. Children are asked to sacrifice only one gift per party. Inlieuof.com offers a donate now button attached to electronic obituaries. (PRWEB Nov 15, 2008)

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