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KidWorks, a Santa Ana based non-profit that serves at-risk children and teens, today announced new officers on board of directors for the 2012-2013 term, which began July 1.

NobleHeroes Foundation, which assists injured/disabled officers, announced EFX Performance to donate 20% of EFX Police Wristbands proceeds.

World-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) will conclude her 26th summer tour of the US at the Best Western Royal Plaza and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA with programs from July 14-17th.

The YWCA Silicon Valley today announced that Leandra Peloquin, Director of the YWCA’s Rape Crisis Center, is leaving the organization after over 10 years of employment. The Center was established in 1973; its mission is to minimize the traumatic aftermath of sexual violence and to promote freedom from abuse by working to change a culture of lingering patriarchy that serves as the foundation for oppression and gender violence.

Dr. Arun Gandhi, noted peace and human rights activist and president of the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute (‘GWEI’) has accepted an invitation to provide keynote address from the Brazilian City of Salvador Bahia (Salvador da Bahia) at the City’s annual Education in the First Place Forum, it was announced today by Emilia Queiroga Barros its Executive Director. Dr. Gandhi’s keynote opening entitled: ‘Education, a Legacy of Love will be given on June 26, 2012 at the Teatro Castro Alves complex.

With over 200 people attended 1st Annual of “A Taste for Hope” at Speranza Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton, FL, this year the 2nd annual of “A Taste for Hope” will be held at Art Serve Gallery in Fort Lauderdale Florida on June 22, 2012

The automobile is the number one cause of harm and death to young people/students. The Automobile Safety Foundation Automobile Safety Foundationhas been addressing this crisis for over two decades, and communicates international, life saving information at: carsafe.org. The new ASF video, “Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel” reveals the truth about “driver distractions and is must viewing for all drivers and passengers!

The Universal Life Church World Headquarters Announces a joint venture with Feeding America, sponsors of The Hunger Site. Excess Food Should Feed The Hungry, Not a Dumpster! Every year, up to 15 billion pounds of food goes to waste because supermarkets and eateries choose to trash extra food, rather than donate it. Meanwhile, 30 million Americans go hungry daily. This waste of excess food needs to stop!

“The King” of the underground dance charts, Kevin Bryant is lending his support to Cutting For A Cure with his chart topping single I’M ALIVE. Bouncy, upbeat and melodic, I’M ALIVE is a celebration of Life http://youtu.be/RHRwTMtnnEg. Cutting For A Cure’s goal of raising awareness is near and dear to Kevin who has had family members affected by many of the diseases the organization addresses .

FilmAid is a non-profit organization that uses the power of film and media to transcend language and literacy, bringing life-saving information, psychological relief and much-needed hope to refugees and other communities in need around the globe.

Free public programs June 15–16. The June 15 program will be one continuous session beginning at 11 am, running into the evening. On June 16, the morning program begins at 10:00. And the evening session begin at 7:30. Programs take place at the Hilton LAX, 5711 West Century Blvd 90045

Ecomnomic impact study issued June 11 shows the creative industry supports more than 43,600 full-time equivalent jobs in the state and boosts tax revenues.

LifeCHANGE Leadership Programs, the organization co-created by Days of our Lives actress, Arianne Zucker, is excited to partner with Africa Rising, founded by Ndaba Mandela and Kweku Mandela Amuah, grandsons of former President of South Africa Mr. Nelson Mandela, and Seth Maxwell, founder of The Thirst Project, to bring their program to South Africa this summer.

Unique fundraising idea leverages the popularity of the Hunger Games to draw big crowds and raise lots of cash says Kimberly Reynolds of FundraiserHelp.com.

Team Rubicon (TR) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. Charles Macintosh is a Managing Director within Fixed Income at Sterne Agee, a privately owned broker-dealer. He has worked on Wall Street for 13 years as a mortgage trader for Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Keegan and holds a B.A. in Economics from Middlebury College. He is a five-time USAT All-American and has competed in over 100 triathlons.

The YWCA Silicon Valley will host its YWCA Silicon Valley 22nd Annual Luncheon event on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event serves as a major fundraiser with proceeds going to support the programs and services of the YWCA Silicon Valley. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Six-time Olympic Medalist, Motivational Speaker and Founder, Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at the event. “We are delighted to have Ms. Joyner-Kersee speak at this year’s luncheon,” said Keri Procunier McLain, CEO of the YWCA Silicon Valley. “We are pleased to present a woman who channeled her talents into becoming a world class athlete, then channeled her commitment to others to become a leader in the philanthropic community.”

Major league baseball player Ryan Dempster, the Chicago Cubs, Crystal Bowersox, WWF Champion CM Punk and National Baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, along with some of the biggest names in baseball, hit a homerun by raising more than $350,000 for the Dempster Foundation at the third annual Casino Night and auction.

Non-profit organization Talent for Humanity is sponsoring an international music contest to find talented songwriters and vocalists from around the world.

World-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) which means mother is famous for her unique practice of receiving all who come to her with a compassionate embrace. Amma has traveled the world hugging more than 30 million people in order to “awaken the qualities of love and compassion…essential for world peace and harmony. Her 2012 Summer Tour begins with free public programs on May 31 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 98004.

Who knew that several of the most prominent names in Georgia's telecommunication industry would end up waging one of the largest battles of the year over a provider’s right to transport services via the internet? Ronald Skates and Kraig Beahn, two highly influential voices who represent two very different entities, are waging what appears to be a nuclear war over an arrangement that continues to add to rising tensions and a steadily mounting public concern. What could they possibly be fighting about? Skates, who serves as the Director of Telecommunications at the Albany Water Gas & Light Commission, recently attempted to file charges against L2Networks with the accusation that the company was providing their VoIP services "over a mutual customer's network." (a.k.a. “the internet” of an AWGL “internet” customer)

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

Spokane Boy Scout Troop 171 of the Thunderbird District is supporting the New Boy Scout Motto, “Prepared. For Life.”, by conducting a car wash on May 19, 2012, to send their future leaders to National Youth Leadership Training.

May 3rd, 2012 will mark the first year anniversary of Beyonce's and The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation's (NABEF) "Let's Move! Flash Workout." Students from over 600 schools across the country will unite to commemorate last year's event, where children across the globe were moving and dancing to Beyonce's "Move Your Body" workout routine in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative to combat childhood obesity.

Voice of American Immigration Fraud Victims is appreciative and supportive of the vote in the House Judiciary Committee on the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (VAWA) of 2012 (H.R. 4970). We feel it is a step forward in protecting the rights of true victims of abuse, while also protecting the rights of citizens that have been falsely accused of domestic violence.

Forty-one outstanding executive women from Silicon Valley will be honored by the YWCA Silicon Valley, May 10, 2012 at the 28th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards Program at the San Jose Fairmont. The YWCA Silicon Valley’s TWIN Awards Program honors not only women who demonstrate excellence in executive-level positions, but also the companies that employ these women. “I continue to be amazed at the extraordinary contributions and impact that these executive women have in their organizations and thus in our community. The talent of women executives is second to none. We are privileged to honor these 41 inspirational women and to have so many supportive sponsors investing in the YWCA.” said Dr. Keri McLain, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Silicon Valley.