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By Fossman 0 comments
Those familiar with Slow Food, or simply those who attempt to deduce the implications of the organization's name, seem to believe Slow Food International is simply an anti-fast-food campaign. But its much more than that, with fast food simply ... more »
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The Wi-Fi Alliance is a non-profit organization that aims to standardize wireless local area networking. They certify products for interoperability, develop standards that reduce costs and increase user friendliness, and provide information ... more »
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VEDA stands for Vestibular Disorders Association, an organization aimed at helping patients who have vestibular disorders (which affect the inner ear) and the professionals who care for them. VEDA provides educational materials, links to support ... more »
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The United States government has created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to guarantee that employers provide a healthy and safe work environment for employees. Employers must follow OSHA's safety standards or face penalties... more »
By Paul McDaniel 1 comments
The eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals – ranging from cutting extreme poverty in half to ceasing the spread of HIV/AIDS to providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a plan agreed to by all the ... more »
By crossroad 0 comments
With today's rising housing cost and expenses it is necessary to look for assistance in finding a low cost rental unit or getting assistance to help you pay for your current rental payments. With housing being the major family expense, finding ... more »
By Billy Logan Jr. 0 comments
Allot of people say they want to make a change in today's society. So with this listing they can know what to do or what other's can look forward to... more »
By thndrstrck63 0 comments
Every day we are hit with ads to donate to this cause or that cause. Phone calls from fraternal and law enforcement agencies are looking for donations to help the officers' families. It's hard to know who is legitimate and who isn't. Even more, ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Too many times people believe "nonprofit" equals a lack of accountability. Nonprofit companies cannot justify sloppy management or low accountability. In fact, these companies, because of their noble goals, should answer to a higher standard than ... more »
By deepakmurthy 0 comments
A developer community is a platform where software developers converge to float ideas, discuss solutions and work together towards creating a better product. It also enables customers to seek troubleshooting tips, share knowledge and share user ... more »
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Flower power, bell bottom jeans and Watergate! Take a trip back in time and make some cash for your child's school. A carnival with a '70s theme is a fun way to raise funds for the PTA or a school project. Plan all your games and activities with ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Organizing a charity sports event is a great way to quickly raise money. Charity sports events are an effective tool for not only bringing in dollars, but raising awareness of an issue, typically a disease or social problem. While this type of ... more »
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The Neighborhood Watch Program is an effective way for communities to partner with local law enforcement agencies to ensure everyone's safety. Follow these steps to implement a program in your town... more »
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Powerful things can happen when communities come together in common interest. Whether you want to save Darfur, promote your favorite political candidate, reduce air pollution or raise money for a recreation center, community-attended events are a ... more »
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Passions drive the people who organize for their favorite cause. Whether you are looking for volunteers to start a petition, gathering protesters for a picket line or starting a nonprofit to raise funds for your cause, you need follow certain ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
Organized by the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center, the annual AIDS/Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles is for a good cause, not to mention a great experience... more »
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Participating in the 2010 Gay Games VIII, held in Cologne, Germany, during the first week of August, is a way to show your support of the gay, lesbian and transsexual communities. Take part in this huge sports and cultural event regardless of ... more »
By JL1543 0 comments
In this article you will learn how to have trees planted through an environmental company either for an individual or a mass amount for a company... more »
By liberalscribe 1 comments
Volunteering for a non-profit instills a sense of pride and accomplishment in most people. Serving on a board is the next step in contributing time and energy to a favorite organization. For those who have been granted the opportunity to serve on ... more »
By writeminded 0 comments
Forget "PC" and say sayonara to “retro”. The new buzz words around the water cooler these days are "green" and "eco-friendly." Even as we see these ideals popping up in everything from groceries to cars, is it really so easy to incorporate it ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Ovarian cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells in the tissue of the ovaries. Whether you have had ovarian cancer yourself or have a loved one who has battled the disease, you may feel the need to bring ovarian cancer to the ... more »
By Quinn 0 comments
Most non-profits are built on a unifying cause or an extended effort to right a wrong or to promote social changes. The success of a non-profit is often dependent on its ability to galvanize support from individuals, communities, and the ... more »
By KrackerJess 0 comments
A simple way to raise money for some great causes! Causes like PETA, World Wildlife Fund, Peace and Human Rights and many more. Thousands of people are raising money for a cause like those everytime someone looks at their web page. There are many ... more »
By Ashia Sims 0 comments
The beauty pageant industry has flourished largely in part to the young women and girls who compete in them. Recruiting these focused and dedicated young women and girls may seem easy but it’s not. It takes a special kind of lady to compete in ... more »
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For a protest to be effective, you need to have participants. The more protest supporters you round up, the more likely you are to receive local, and possibly national, media attention. There are several methods that you can use to get as many ... more »