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Unite US, a technology that provides the easiest way to connect the military community to local resources and opportunities, announces the kickoff of their “One of US” campaign. The campaign will showcase innovative organizations that support the military and veteran community. The goal is to build awareness about the amazing work being performed by these organizations by highlighting the impact the organization has had on founders, Veterans, and/or families.

Author Anne Archer Butcher will be the guest speaker at the Eckankar Ontario Regional Seminar to be held on June 7, 2014. The seminar will be held at the North York Memorial Community Hall in Toronto and is free to those new to Eckankar. The program runs from 1pm to 9pm, with a two-hour (5-7pm) break for dinner. Guests are welcome to come for an hour or stay for the whole program.

The Frederick County Fairgrounds again hosts the 2nd Annual Hogging Up BBQ & Music Festival June 27-29th 2014. The event features a Kansas City Barbeque Society cookoff and help three non-profits including the Winchester/Frederick/Clarke SPCA, Clear Brook Assembly of God’s Youth Mission and the Winchester Exchange Club. Big Fat Daddy’s Organizer Wayne Schafer promises this year’s festival will be bigger and better. Schafer says, “We’ve worked really hard on making changes that the public will like. Our BBQ event will be more interactive this year.”

A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab, which operates three skilled nursing facilities including top nursing homes in Atlanta GA, celebrated National Nursing Home Week May 11-17, 2014.

The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA), a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment, declared May as National Mobility Awareness Month, in an effort to bring attention to the mobility issues facing the disabled community.

The staff at Clayburn Dental, wish to announce that their dental practice is offering a day of free dentistry whereby they will provide free fillings, extractions, or cleanings to at least the first 75 patients seen on Friday June 20th. Mr. Stephen Wall would be pleased to meet with any interested parties in person to provide more details on this event in the hope that those in need might be made aware of this unique service and how it now represents an international outreach.

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) joins AstronomyOutreach network to raise public awareness about the importance of dark skies for the environment and science of the Southern California mountain region.

Dre McCray represents a nonprofit Christian organization created to help entrepreneurs start, grow or expand small businesses by providing loans to low to moderate income, minority, women and immigrant entrepreneurs.

The Land Connection is pleased to announce a new series of farmer training intensives that will delve deep into agricultural topics that are critical to entrepreneurial farmers. These intensives will typically span three days and be composed of farm tours, hands-on experience, and presentations from highly knowledgeable speakers. Meals and welcome packets are also provided, and participants will earn certificates of completion.

The USZA Animal Network does a benevolent job of granting wishes of dying patients and patients suffering from serious ailments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfI5-VCrxfg is a link to the video of a cancer patient spending some happy time with a baby lion. The team USZA Animal network traveled to Kolby, Kansas to fulfill Alisa’s wish to hold a baby lion. This 18 year old girl who is a senior at Colby High School in Colby, Kansas has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma stage 4 (Brain Tumor).

At a recent event called the Unsung Heroes of Compassion 2014, Wisdom in Action (WIA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of compassion in action, 51 men and women were honored by the Dalai Lama. Among those honored was Nuru International’s CEO and founder, Jake Harriman.

Nuru International, founded by former U.S. Marine Jake Harriman, has recently been featured on major news network ABC. With their dedication to ending world poverty and their practical, self-sustaining model to accomplish it, it is no wonder Nuru International is making headlines.

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.

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.