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The YWCA Silicon Valley is calling on all individuals to join us in taking a bold Stand Against Racism on April 30 by partnering with the YWCA. Our goal is to unite our community in a bold demonstration that delivers a clear message that racism can no longer be ignored or tolerated.

The 1-day conference will have general session presentations throughout the day, exhibition sessions during the sponsored snack breaks, and a question and answer session at the end of the day for full interaction and discussion between participants and speakers.

CommLab India (www.commlabindia.com) has partnered with a global non-profit foundation, e-Learning for Kids (www.e-learningforkids.org), to design and develop free online courses in MS Office for kids. All these courses will be provided through the e-Learning for Kids portal.

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

Cuban diva and world music legend Xiomara Laugart will perform at Transdiaspora Network’s 3rd Annual Benefit Concert on Saturday, May 15th at 7:30 p.m. at Tribeca’s Lafayette Grill and Bar. Discounted online tickets are available in advance for $35 at www.transdiasporanetwork.org and standard tickets can be purchased at the door for $40. Columbia University students can purchase tickets at the door for a special student rate of $25, with valid ID. Proceeds will benefit Transdiaspora Network’s Brooklyn-based youth development and HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness programs.

The walk will be held in downtown Tampa and will begin at 9:00am on Saturday April 17th. It will begin at Ballast Point Park and cover a 3 mile loop down Bayshore Blvd. and conclude back at the park.

Over 1 million Americans are have Parkinson’s disease. This April, the Parkinson Research Foundation (PRF) wants the American public to know just how difficult it is to live with Parkinson’s disease.

The North Suburban Y, a community fixture for the North Shore, has been awarded a giant grant by the Northbrook Bank and Trust. The donation has come at a critical time for the YMCA as it continues to expand and improve its facilities and scholarships to increase membership among all area-families.

The Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Network was recently named recipient of the prestigious 2010 National Science Board (NSB) Public Service Award as an organization that has made significant contributions and impact in public understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The award ceremony will take place at the U.S. State Department in Washington D.C. on May 4, 2010.

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

The Florida Literacy Coalition announces two esteemed keynote speakers will highlight the organization’s 26th Annual Florida Literacy Conference, May 5-7, on Captiva Island.

Apogee has received its second major award this year recognizing both the Foundation's philanthropic achievements and its best-in-class business practices.

In a recent article in the Winston-Salem Journal, it was reported that the Salvation Army and Goodwill both find their donation have dropped sharply in 2010 - just at a time when they're most needed.

Young Energetic Society and International children film forum inaugurate the Awareness campaign project ‘AWARE INDIA’ (A dream to bring social change) at Marwah studios,Film city, Noida.

The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and Capability Company are pleased to announce S. Vann Pearsall as the Trust’s new Director of Development. In this role, Mr. Pearsall will be responsible for leading the new development team by preparing the annual development plan for the organization and implementing its fund-raising strategies.

In an effort to support the earthquake victims in Haiti, Foreign Translations, Inc. assisted the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) by translating information vital to the relief efforts.

Government stimulus programs, innovation and growth for companies in the greater Washington region was the focus of a dialogue session held by the GermanAmericanBusinessForum (GABF) on February 24, 2010.

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

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

Blue jeans are worn by millions of Americans every day, but staff members and supporters of The YWCA of Silicon Valley’s Rape Crisis Center will wear their denim on April 21, 2010 for a special reason – to step forward and take a stand against rape. “Denim Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness and prevent sexual assault against women,” said Keri McLain, CEO of the YWCA of Silicon Valley. “We urge everyone in the community to join us in wearing jeans on Denim Day.”

Scottish celebrities from business, sport, politics and television have started a ’40 Day Challenge’ today to raise money to combat global poverty.

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

Bringing opportunity and jobs into the greater Washington region from German businesses was the focus of a dialogue session held by the GermanAmericanBusinessForum (GABF) on January 27, 2010.

Soap stars Libby McArthur and Sally Howitt joined forces with Scotland’s aid agency, SCIAF to help survivors of the Haiti earthquake, today.

SBWire, the online newswire for small to medium-sized businesses and organizations, today announced that The Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars, Inc. has enrolled in the SBWire for Non-Profits program.