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Homes of Promise, a non-profit organization specializing in providing a safe environment, fellowship, and accountability to those who are committed to recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, presents its first sober living home located in the city of La Verne, Izzy’s Place which can be the first stop after completing alcohol detox and rehab programs.

The Modern Advocacy Humanitarian Social and Rehabilitation Association [MAHSRA] in partnership with the Muslim Students Association Bamenda [MUSAB], all organizations based in Bamenda – Cameroon, seek for funding to their project ‘Widowhood Rites to Rights’.

On Sunday, May 4, more than 1,000 cyclists, families, volunteers, donors and sponsors attended the 5th Annual Go the Distance for Autism Bike Event at the Westfield Garden State Plaza. Riders of all ages cycled more than 15,000 miles and raised over $880,000 to support the educational programs for learners with autism at Alpine Learning Group, The EPIC School, Garden Academy and REED Academy.

The Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA)’s Spring Conference brought together over one hundred independent businesses with legal, scientific, and policy experts in a record-breaking gathering reflecting the rapid growth and diversity of the vaporizer industry. The conference hosted the first industry-wide discussion regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed regulation of personal vaporizers like electronic cigarettes. Now, with over 104 member companies, SFATA continues to be the leading voice for the category, which is estimated at over $5 billion in sales.

There are few problems that affect more families in America today than hunger. Old and young alike go to bed hungry and, sadly, this issue sometimes is slipped under the rug and goes unnoticed. Not if Robin Evans of “Robin on the Roof” has anything to say about it!

‘The Worthy Collection’ and ‘Made In A Free World,’ have come together to support the children in India and fight against the problem of child labor. The campaign will be released on May1st and last till May 31st. This is an apparel fundraiser by ‘The Worthy Collection’ where $5 from every purchase made from the brand would be donated to charity.

HopInTop Internet Marketing creates a ‘Dress for Success Day’ during Goodwill Week for Goodwill® of North Georgia and donates $1,000 to the nonprofit. Goodwill® will use the money to purchase gift cards for job seekers who attend one of the nine job fairs taking place at its career centers during Goodwill Week. The culminating event will take place Friday, May 9th, 2014 at 10 a.m., at the Goodwill® located in the Northeast Plaza on Buford Highway in Atlanta, Georgia. HopInTop will present six gift cards to job seekers who were recently hired during the Goodwill Week Job Fair.

American Children's Cancer Association (ACCA) will now be accepting your car (and other vehicle) donations, in New York.

Go the Distance for Autism is pleased to announce that Anthony Fasano, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs will attend the bike event on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Westfield Garden State Plaza. Fasano will host a meet & greet and take photos with guests, signing autographs. Attendees will also be treated to an interactive football toss with the NFL star in the family fun zone from 12pm – 2pm.

Sunny & Honey Professional Stain and Odor Eliminator, the safest and most effective enzyme cleaner for pets, is pleased to announce the launch of a profit donation program, wherein 10 percent of the profits of every sale will be given to animals in need. The campaign will be ongoing, supporting no-kill animal shelters in the United States.

Year after year, teachers recount the adventures of Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone to their captivated audiences of students, but rarely do these instructors have the opportunity to see Victoria Falls as Livingstone did. They teach about the feeding habits of lions, but most only encounter these magnificent creatures in the confines of zoos. Teachers make the beauty of Southern Africa come alive for so many young people, and one organization is devoted to helping teachers experience that majesty first-hand. Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is thrilled to announce summer travel to Southern Africa, an affordable once-in-a-lifetime trip just for teachers.

For teachers, the country of Turkey represents an essential topic for a variety of subjects. History instructors discuss the evolution of the city of Istanbul. Music teachers introduce the lutes, harps, and flutes used for Turkish traditional music. Religion professors discuss the importance of the region in the development of Christianity and Islam. Despite the importance of Turkey, though, many teachers have never been there, and Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is thrilled help teachers do just that with its summer teacher travel to Turkey.

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), an American progressive rock band that performs an opera called Beethoven’s Last Night, made an appearance at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania in December of 2013. The orchestra is also known for its ongoing involvement with charities. A holiday concert, the event supported three charities and the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation (CCRF) was one of them.

Winning USA WEEKEND Magazine’s Make A Difference Day All-Star Award by an online public vote is more than an honor for Assistance League. It’s validation that its original model of member volunteerism and philanthropy started almost 100 years ago still works today.

The eighth annual BritWeek launched last night and runs from today until May 4th in Los Angeles. Stars including Mischa Barton, Tony Curran, Cat Deeley, Luol Deng, Britt Ekland, Jenna Elfman, Kimberley Garner, Tippi Hedren, Jason Isaacs, Tara Lipinski, Nigel Lythgoe, Seal, Terri Seymour and Bruno Tonioli gathered at the Consul General’s Residence in Los Angeles for a spectacular Midsummer Night’s Dream party.

The new website and nonprofit organization Farmished announces board of directors with varying backgrounds. Members of the nonprofit’s board of directors include founder Michael Wolfe, who has a corporate background, Dave Ring, who has a background in retail and food service, Michael O’Donnell, who works with the Purdue Extension Office of Delaware County and Daniel Wasson, who runs a commercial nursery.

After introducing a number of offers for businesses and companies in the recent past and getting a lot of attention of users on international level, Flippagemaker Software Co., Ltd. is now providing a 50 percent discount to non-profit organizations on its FlipBook Software For Mac. NGOs would be able to buy the brilliant flipbook maker for Mac at just $49.5.

The ANASAZI Way is a way of “walking” in the wilderness and in life. Commencing in 1968, Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez gleaned and developed the ANASAZI Way from years of trial, error, and experience walking in nature with thousands of young people. They attribute their learning and awakenings to the Creator, their families, perceptive Young Walkers, discerning parents, and their associates at ANASAZI. The principles in the Official Statement and the Ten Guiding Principles constitute the foundation of the ANASAZI Way.

An aggressive web-based initiative to influence positive decisions by global decision makers though the focused prayers of many individuals has been launched at www.uniteddivineintentions.org. The initiative is the effort of United Divine Intentions (UDI), a non-profit group founded by spiritual activist Kathleen Lockwood.

The Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery in Sacramento has volunteered in the New Beginnings: Radiation Mark Removal Program, a national philanthropic campaign, coordinated by the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), offering free radiation mark removal for cancer patients.

The ANASAZI Way is a way of “walking” in the wilderness and in life. Commencing in 1968, Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez gleaned and developed the ANASAZI Way from years of trial, error, and experience walking in nature with thousands of young people. They attribute their learning and awakenings to the Creator, their families, perceptive Young Walkers, discerning parents, and their associates at ANASAZI. The principles in the Official Statement and the Ten Guiding Principles constitute the foundation of the ANASAZI Way.

The ANASAZI Way is a way of “walking” in the wilderness and in life. Commencing in 1968, Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez gleaned and developed the ANASAZI Way from years of trial, error, and experience walking in nature with thousands of young people. They attribute their learning and awakenings to the Creator, their families, perceptive Young Walkers, discerning parents, and their associates at ANASAZI. The principles in the Official Statement and the Ten Guiding Principles constitute the foundation of the ANASAZI Way. Contact the Anasazi Foundation http://www.anasazi.org/contact-us.html voice:  480.892.7403 toll-free:  800.678.3445 The ANASAZI Way is a way of “being” and “doing” that:  Acknowledges the Creator in all good things.  Sees greatness in each YoungWalker and regards them as a person of infinite worth and potential.  Respectful of each YoungWalker’s agency (the ability to choose to walk forward or walk backward).  Recognizes that each YoungWalker is part of a family and honors each family’s personal faith and traditions.  Seeks a heart at peace, knowing that YoungWalkers respond best to those who care about them deeply.  Utilizes Mother Nature, survival skills, makings, sittings, and steppings to create opportunities to listen, learn, discover, and teach.  Provides opportunities for each YoungWalker to leave behind the old and begin anew—always inviting a change of heart (from heart at war to a heart at peace).  Is safe, prepared, attentive, and responsive to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each YoungWalker. 

The Association for Youth, Children and Natural Psychology (AYCNP) announces a new blog for parents and educators focusing on causes of ADHD, prevention, parenting solutions, natural remedies for ADHD, positive lifestyle changes, prevention, ADHD diet, education and ADHD.

Musicians for a Cause has brought together some of the best emerging artists in the country to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. They’ve created a life-inspiring soundtrack titled “BOSTON STRONG – Don’t Let the Darkness Steal the Day”, and all the songs relate to how tragedy affects people, while also inspiring growth from the experience.

Peru is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America, and people from all around the world flock to see Machu Picchu, the Andes and the Amazon. However, most of the people in Peru belong to indigenous tribes that have not felt the full benefit of tourism in the same way the major cities have. Peru For Less is a website dedicated to offering amazing and authentic Peruvian experiences to tourists, and has created Peru Travel Aid to ensure the benefits of this tourism reach even the most remote peoples in this breathtaking country.