/PRNewswire/ -- More than 10,000 people participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Georgia Chapter's Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising more than $1.9 million. The proceeds from this extraordinary event go towards research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications.
For the second year in a row Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) led the fundraising efforts as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes, raising a total of $73,000 - $55,000 from the BCBSGa Foundation and more than $18,000 raised by BCBSGa associates. "Diabetes remains an epidemic in our country, and unfortunately there is a strong likelihood that we all know someone impacted by this disease," said Morgan Kendrick, President, BCBSGa. "This is certainly true for me, and for many of our 3,000 employees and 2.5 million members in Georgia, which is why we continue to support JDRF."
This event brought together hundreds of corporate, family and school teams, made up of thousands of people, who walked in support of finding a cure for diabetes. After the 5K everyone enjoyed a fun afternoon of games and live entertainment from local performers including Gym South, Sole Momentum and Lost City. Charlie Kimball, the only licensed driver with diabetes in the Indy Racing League, also showed his support by shaking hands and signing autographs for fans of all ages.
"We thank all of our corporate sponsors and volunteers for their hard work and support of the Walk to Cure Diabetes," said JDRF Georgia Chapter Executive Director, Clanci Jordan. "Due to the millions of dollars raised at the annual walks JDRF is able to fund the most promising science that will accelerate progress toward new treatments, and eventually a cure."
The Walk to Cure Diabetes is the fastest growing fund raising event in the history of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Today walks are held in more than 200 cities worldwide. Nearly 500,000 people nationally walked last year and raised $90 million to cure diabetes.
For information on how to get involved in the 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes visit http://jdrfgeorgia.org/ or call 404-420-5990.
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Soma Intimates Announces Biannual Bra Drive
Editor's Note: Love it, love it, love it! Don't forget to include the bras from your rapidly growing young teens! They would be great for the shelters, too!
/PRNewswire/ -- Soma Intimates, the ultimate destination for intimate and lifestyle apparel, announces its second bra drive to help women in need. From January 24th – February 14th, 2011, the retailer will collect new and gently used bras at 128 Soma Intimates boutiques nationwide.
The gently used bras will be donated to local women's shelters and breast cancer support groups in each region. Non-wearable donations will be sent to The Bra Recyclers, a textile recycling organization that ensures no bra ends up in a landfill. Customers at Soma Intimates boutiques can also buy new bras on the spot to donate to Dress for Success, an international non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Soma Intimates' initial drive, first launched in July 2010, collected over 28,000 bras, more than doubling the company's goal. Based on this success, Soma Intimates decided to continue the charitable initiative twice a year as a way to help women across the country.
"We're excited to continue our bra drive in 2011," states Laurie Van Brunt, Soma Intimates' Brand President. "A bra is one of the least donated but most needed items. Donating sounds like a small thing, but it makes a big difference to women who have to make the choice between buying a bra and putting food on the table. The bra drive offers an opportunity for women to clean out their drawers at the start of the new year and give back to their local communities at the same time."
"Dress for Success Worldwide is grateful to be the recipient of new bras from Soma Intimates. New undergarments are a need for our organization, and we thank Soma Intimates and its customers for their generosity," states Blair Badenhop, corporate contributions manager, Dress for Success Worldwide.
For more information about Soma Intimates' biannual bra drive, please visit www.soma.com/givebras.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Soma Intimates, the ultimate destination for intimate and lifestyle apparel, announces its second bra drive to help women in need. From January 24th – February 14th, 2011, the retailer will collect new and gently used bras at 128 Soma Intimates boutiques nationwide.
The gently used bras will be donated to local women's shelters and breast cancer support groups in each region. Non-wearable donations will be sent to The Bra Recyclers, a textile recycling organization that ensures no bra ends up in a landfill. Customers at Soma Intimates boutiques can also buy new bras on the spot to donate to Dress for Success, an international non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Soma Intimates' initial drive, first launched in July 2010, collected over 28,000 bras, more than doubling the company's goal. Based on this success, Soma Intimates decided to continue the charitable initiative twice a year as a way to help women across the country.
"We're excited to continue our bra drive in 2011," states Laurie Van Brunt, Soma Intimates' Brand President. "A bra is one of the least donated but most needed items. Donating sounds like a small thing, but it makes a big difference to women who have to make the choice between buying a bra and putting food on the table. The bra drive offers an opportunity for women to clean out their drawers at the start of the new year and give back to their local communities at the same time."
"Dress for Success Worldwide is grateful to be the recipient of new bras from Soma Intimates. New undergarments are a need for our organization, and we thank Soma Intimates and its customers for their generosity," states Blair Badenhop, corporate contributions manager, Dress for Success Worldwide.
For more information about Soma Intimates' biannual bra drive, please visit www.soma.com/givebras.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
WellPoint Foundation Awards $5 Million Grant to Develop National Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Combat Childhood Obesity
/PRNewswire/ -- The WellPoint Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) have something strong in common when it comes to the wellness of children – the belief that living a healthy lifestyle today provides a pathway to a great future. It's this belief that spurs today's announcement that the WellPoint Foundation has signed on as a national partner of BGCA. The Foundation joins the organization as co-sponsor of BGCA's Triple Play program, along with founding sponsor Coca-Cola.
Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul is BGCA's proven health and wellness program. It was created in 2005 to encourage Club members to eat healthier (mind), become more physically active (body) and increase their ability to engage in healthy relationships (soul). To date, more than one million young people have participated in the program.
The WellPoint Foundation, the philanthropic arm of WellPoint, Inc., has committed $5 million over three years to support Triple Play. The foundation's funding represents its largest grant in its 10-year history and will bring the program to more communities and support several of BGCA's Triple Play-related initiatives in 2011. These include an attempt to break a physical activity-related Guinness World Record and helping Club families get healthy through the second annual Triple Play Fit Family Challenge.
"As champions of youth health promotion, we recognize that reducing childhood obesity rates lowers the risk for many preventable diseases," said Lance Chrisman, executive director of the WellPoint Foundation. "By aggressively targeting youth and families through Triple Play, we strive to instill life-long healthy habits at an early age – before bad habits set in."
Roxanne Spillett, president and CEO of BGCA, added, "America is faced with challenges when it comes to the health and well being of our young people. Thanks to the support of the WellPoint Foundation and the continued support of Coca-Cola, Boys &; Girls Clubs are continuing to make a positive impact on improving the health of the more than four million young people we serve."
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Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul is BGCA's proven health and wellness program. It was created in 2005 to encourage Club members to eat healthier (mind), become more physically active (body) and increase their ability to engage in healthy relationships (soul). To date, more than one million young people have participated in the program.
The WellPoint Foundation, the philanthropic arm of WellPoint, Inc., has committed $5 million over three years to support Triple Play. The foundation's funding represents its largest grant in its 10-year history and will bring the program to more communities and support several of BGCA's Triple Play-related initiatives in 2011. These include an attempt to break a physical activity-related Guinness World Record and helping Club families get healthy through the second annual Triple Play Fit Family Challenge.
"As champions of youth health promotion, we recognize that reducing childhood obesity rates lowers the risk for many preventable diseases," said Lance Chrisman, executive director of the WellPoint Foundation. "By aggressively targeting youth and families through Triple Play, we strive to instill life-long healthy habits at an early age – before bad habits set in."
Roxanne Spillett, president and CEO of BGCA, added, "America is faced with challenges when it comes to the health and well being of our young people. Thanks to the support of the WellPoint Foundation and the continued support of Coca-Cola, Boys &; Girls Clubs are continuing to make a positive impact on improving the health of the more than four million young people we serve."
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Earth's Best® Invites Parents to Write the Book on Nurturing Baby the Purest Way
/PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing parents' passion for purity when it comes to raising their babies, the Earth's Best® brand asks parents, grandparents and caregivers to help write the book on Nurturing Baby The Purest Way™. Each tip and memorable milestone submitted to the online Earth's Best Generation Pure™ Baby Book, located at www.earthsbest.com, results in a $1 donation (1), to Vitamin Angels, a charitable organization providing nutrients to infants and children in need around the world.
"Some of the best advice for Nurturing Baby The Purest Way comes from Earth's Best parents and with the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book we're providing a forum for sharing this valuable guidance," said Kim Bremer, Senior Marketing Director for the Earth's Best brand of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. "As parents help us write the book on raising a generation of Earth's Best children, they'll also help nurture future generations by way of the contribution by the Earth's Best brand to Vitamin Angels."
Parents are asked to submit tips and/or milestones coinciding with the following chapters: Nurturing While Nursing, Better for Baby, Tending to Toddler, Wholesome Household and Purely Memorable Moments. Contributors will have the ability to share their submissions to the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book via Facebook, and receive $5 in Earth's Best coupons by mail while being entered for a chance to win an Earth's Best product package valued at up to $500.
Earth's Best charitable partner, Vitamin Angels, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aids newborns, infants and children under the age of five in need of essential micronutrients, especially Vitamin A, which promotes good health and supports healthy young immune systems. In 2010, the Vitamin Angels organization distributed Vitamin A to more than 24 million children in 35 countries across three continents.
"The health, wellness and future of children are of utmost importance to Vitamin Angels and Earth's Best, so we are excited to be part of the Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book program," said Howard Schiffer, President and Founder of Vitamin Angels. "The contribution made possible by Earth's Best parents will help children around the world attain good health and the opportunity to lead meaningful and productive lives."
From organic infant formula, jarred foods, infant cereals and toddler snacks to chlorine free diapers and wipes, Earth's Best®, a brand of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), provides wholesome, natural products made with the freshest, purest ingredients. Earth's Best parents have their own recipe for success for Nurturing Baby The Purest Way and the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book enables them to share their "tricks of the trade" with other moms and dads both seasoned and new.
For more information on the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book and the Earth's Best brand's wide array of food and personal care products, visit www.earthsbest.com. Or visit us on Facebook.
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"Some of the best advice for Nurturing Baby The Purest Way comes from Earth's Best parents and with the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book we're providing a forum for sharing this valuable guidance," said Kim Bremer, Senior Marketing Director for the Earth's Best brand of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. "As parents help us write the book on raising a generation of Earth's Best children, they'll also help nurture future generations by way of the contribution by the Earth's Best brand to Vitamin Angels."
Parents are asked to submit tips and/or milestones coinciding with the following chapters: Nurturing While Nursing, Better for Baby, Tending to Toddler, Wholesome Household and Purely Memorable Moments. Contributors will have the ability to share their submissions to the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book via Facebook, and receive $5 in Earth's Best coupons by mail while being entered for a chance to win an Earth's Best product package valued at up to $500.
Earth's Best charitable partner, Vitamin Angels, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aids newborns, infants and children under the age of five in need of essential micronutrients, especially Vitamin A, which promotes good health and supports healthy young immune systems. In 2010, the Vitamin Angels organization distributed Vitamin A to more than 24 million children in 35 countries across three continents.
"The health, wellness and future of children are of utmost importance to Vitamin Angels and Earth's Best, so we are excited to be part of the Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book program," said Howard Schiffer, President and Founder of Vitamin Angels. "The contribution made possible by Earth's Best parents will help children around the world attain good health and the opportunity to lead meaningful and productive lives."
From organic infant formula, jarred foods, infant cereals and toddler snacks to chlorine free diapers and wipes, Earth's Best®, a brand of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), provides wholesome, natural products made with the freshest, purest ingredients. Earth's Best parents have their own recipe for success for Nurturing Baby The Purest Way and the online Earth's Best Generation Pure Baby Book enables them to share their "tricks of the trade" with other moms and dads both seasoned and new.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Kicks for Causes to Benefit "Caring for Causes" and "Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation"
A charity kickball tournament called Kicks for Causes will take place on February 26, 2011 at Atlanta's Silverback Stadium. It will benefit Caring for Causes, a nonprofit organization supporting local charities, as well as Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The tournament is double elimination and will be held at Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium. The tournament will be day long beginning at 9am-7pm, with spots for 64 teams this year. The brackets will be divided into two divisions: Competitive and For The Cause. Registration fee is $235 per team with an early bird special before January 1, 2011 and $255 after. Registration ends February 15th.
Prizes will be awarded for champions and the winners will direct proceeds to the charity of their choice. There also are plaques given away for top teams plus fun socials awards. Social awards include best 80’s costumes, most money raised per team, most spirited, traveled furthest distance, and much more.
Kicks For Causes is centered around having a good time, meeting new people, playing recreational games of kickball, and bringing community awareness to local charities. If you haven't played kickball since the 4th grade or if you are a seasoned veteran, this tournament is for you. Beginners, experts and everyone in-between are more than welcome to join - our only requirement is that you are at least 21 years of age and want to have a fun time for charity!
Kicks for Causes has raised over $30,000 to benefit Susan G. Komen over the past few years and we hope to raise more this year! Contact Lane Parker, at kicksforcauses@gmail.com, for registration information.
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The tournament is double elimination and will be held at Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium. The tournament will be day long beginning at 9am-7pm, with spots for 64 teams this year. The brackets will be divided into two divisions: Competitive and For The Cause. Registration fee is $235 per team with an early bird special before January 1, 2011 and $255 after. Registration ends February 15th.
Prizes will be awarded for champions and the winners will direct proceeds to the charity of their choice. There also are plaques given away for top teams plus fun socials awards. Social awards include best 80’s costumes, most money raised per team, most spirited, traveled furthest distance, and much more.
Kicks For Causes is centered around having a good time, meeting new people, playing recreational games of kickball, and bringing community awareness to local charities. If you haven't played kickball since the 4th grade or if you are a seasoned veteran, this tournament is for you. Beginners, experts and everyone in-between are more than welcome to join - our only requirement is that you are at least 21 years of age and want to have a fun time for charity!
Kicks for Causes has raised over $30,000 to benefit Susan G. Komen over the past few years and we hope to raise more this year! Contact Lane Parker, at kicksforcauses@gmail.com, for registration information.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Opportunity to Double the Impact of Gifts for Feeding America and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Ends January 15, 2011
/PRNewswire/ -- Consumers can have their gifts for Feeding America and Boys & Girls Clubs of America matched by donating to Bank of America's "Gift for Opportunity" fund through January 15, 2011. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation will match donations to the fund up to $1 million. Contributions can be made at any of Bank of America's 5,900 banking centers across the country or by visiting www.bankofamerica.com/give.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation contributed $1 million to initiate the "Gift for Opportunity" fund to support Feeding America and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. With this donation, more than $1.2 million has been raised to date, with potential to raise another $1.8 million more through generous consumer donations and the bank's corporate match.
As evidenced by the USDA's Economic Research Service, the issue of hunger continues to affect a growing number of Americans. In fact, more than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children and 3 million seniors, are food insecure. The need for food is particularly great in the wintertime, when food insecure Americans often have to choose between paying for heat and meals for their families.
"As the economy recovers, there are thousands of families that still face making difficult choices as to whether to pay their electric bill or put food on the table," said Kerry Sullivan, President of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. "With the creation of the 'Gift for Opportunity' fund, we're looking to make peoples' donations go further, easing this burden so that families can get the nourishment they need."
According to Feeding America's Hunger in America 2010 study, 46% of client households served by Feeding America report having to choose between paying for utilities or heating fuel and food. Additionally, child hunger remains alarmingly high. One in four children was at risk of hunger in 2009. Feeding America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are two primary organizations addressing food insecurity in children. Feeding America is the nation's leading hunger-relief organization and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's network of some 4,000 clubs provides a safe place for children to obtain healthy meals.
"There are nearly 10 million children under the age of six living in food insecure households," said Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America. "The Feeding America network is able to address this issue through our great partnership with Bank of America and the 'Gift for Opportunity' fund. Hunger is a pressing issue year-round, and we could not help food insecure Americans without charitable support. It's through the support of Bank of America and its customers that we're able to make notable progress in the fight against hunger."
"We are grateful to Bank of America for helping Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide the young people we serve with the opportunity for a great future which is a challenge when so many American families are food insecure," said Roxanne Spillett, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We simply cannot expect America's young people to reach their full potential if they are denied a healthy and nutritious food supply."
The Bank of America "Gift for Opportunity" fund is administered through the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information about the Bank of America "Gift for Opportunity" fund, visit www.bankofamerica.com/give.
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The Bank of America Charitable Foundation contributed $1 million to initiate the "Gift for Opportunity" fund to support Feeding America and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. With this donation, more than $1.2 million has been raised to date, with potential to raise another $1.8 million more through generous consumer donations and the bank's corporate match.
As evidenced by the USDA's Economic Research Service, the issue of hunger continues to affect a growing number of Americans. In fact, more than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children and 3 million seniors, are food insecure. The need for food is particularly great in the wintertime, when food insecure Americans often have to choose between paying for heat and meals for their families.
"As the economy recovers, there are thousands of families that still face making difficult choices as to whether to pay their electric bill or put food on the table," said Kerry Sullivan, President of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. "With the creation of the 'Gift for Opportunity' fund, we're looking to make peoples' donations go further, easing this burden so that families can get the nourishment they need."
According to Feeding America's Hunger in America 2010 study, 46% of client households served by Feeding America report having to choose between paying for utilities or heating fuel and food. Additionally, child hunger remains alarmingly high. One in four children was at risk of hunger in 2009. Feeding America and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are two primary organizations addressing food insecurity in children. Feeding America is the nation's leading hunger-relief organization and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's network of some 4,000 clubs provides a safe place for children to obtain healthy meals.
"There are nearly 10 million children under the age of six living in food insecure households," said Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America. "The Feeding America network is able to address this issue through our great partnership with Bank of America and the 'Gift for Opportunity' fund. Hunger is a pressing issue year-round, and we could not help food insecure Americans without charitable support. It's through the support of Bank of America and its customers that we're able to make notable progress in the fight against hunger."
"We are grateful to Bank of America for helping Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide the young people we serve with the opportunity for a great future which is a challenge when so many American families are food insecure," said Roxanne Spillett, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "We simply cannot expect America's young people to reach their full potential if they are denied a healthy and nutritious food supply."
The Bank of America "Gift for Opportunity" fund is administered through the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information about the Bank of America "Gift for Opportunity" fund, visit www.bankofamerica.com/give.
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Harlem Ambassadors Show to Benefit Advo-Kids CASA
Harlem Ambassadors tickets available!
Tickets are now available for the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show, to be held March 4, 2011 at Newnan High School at 7:00 p.m. Tickets purchased before Feb. 1, 2011 will be entered into a drawing to win a Publix Gift card.
Tickets, purchased in advance are $9 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets at the door at $11 for adults and $9 for students and seniors or $7 with two new, un-opened school supply items for the foster kids serviced by Advo-Kids CASA, Inc. Children under 4 are free.
Tickets may be purchased online or at 141 W. Solomon St. Griffin, GA 30223-3017
All proceeds will benefit Advo-Kids CASA, Inc.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Dillard's to Donate more than $1.7 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) through Sale of Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS: NYSE, "Dillard's") announced today that it will make a significant contribution of more than $1.7 million to local chapters of Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC). This donation was made possible through the sale of Dillard's exclusive Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook.
In 2010, Dillard's offered an exclusive, custom-edition Southern Living Christmas cookbook. This 288-page hardbound book is a go-to guide to the season with over 340 delicious recipes and hundreds of inspiring photographs and ideas to make the holidays memorable.
With this year's record-high contribution, Dillard's has donated over $7.6 million to Ronald McDonald Houses since 1994. Denise Mahaffy, Vice President, said, "Partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities gives all of us at Dillard's an enormous sense of pride. We are honored to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in our communities."
"The families that RMHC supports derive strength from each other, volunteers, staff, corporate donors like Dillard's, as well as from Dillard's customers. This generous donation will go to support programs like our Ronald McDonald House® program which provides families a 'home away from home' while their child is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital allowing families to focus on what is most important, their child," said Marty Coyne, president and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities. "On behalf of the 12,100 children and families we serve every day through RMHC core programs, I thank Dillard's for this amazing contribution."
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In 2010, Dillard's offered an exclusive, custom-edition Southern Living Christmas cookbook. This 288-page hardbound book is a go-to guide to the season with over 340 delicious recipes and hundreds of inspiring photographs and ideas to make the holidays memorable.
With this year's record-high contribution, Dillard's has donated over $7.6 million to Ronald McDonald Houses since 1994. Denise Mahaffy, Vice President, said, "Partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities gives all of us at Dillard's an enormous sense of pride. We are honored to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in our communities."
"The families that RMHC supports derive strength from each other, volunteers, staff, corporate donors like Dillard's, as well as from Dillard's customers. This generous donation will go to support programs like our Ronald McDonald House® program which provides families a 'home away from home' while their child is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital allowing families to focus on what is most important, their child," said Marty Coyne, president and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities. "On behalf of the 12,100 children and families we serve every day through RMHC core programs, I thank Dillard's for this amazing contribution."
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'Do Good Get Rewards' Rewards Volunteers on MLK Day
/PRNewswire/ -- Do Good Get Rewards is supporting the 25th Anniversary of King Holiday by rewarding volunteers on January 17th, the National Day of Service. Volunteers earn points for the hours they work and redeem them for rewards such as vacations, hotel, restaurant certificates and more. It is the goal of the nation's first online volunteer rewards program, to increase and sustain volunteering all year round. At Do Good Get Rewards, Non-Profit organizations validate volunteer hours as quickly as accepting friends on Facebook. There is no cost for Non-Profits or volunteers to become members of the rewards program.
"We want to support the efforts of the incredibly hardworking organizations that make a difference in our communities in every way we can," states Founder of Do Good Get Rewards Tammy Allen. The volunteer rewards program and social networking site provides a simple system for non-profit organizations to post volunteer opportunities, track volunteers and their hours.
Non-profits rely heavily on volunteers, but more than one-third of those who volunteer one year do not donate their time the next year. That adds up to an estimated $38 billion in lost labor according to the 2009 Stanford Social Innovation review. Do Good Get Rewards, an online volunteer rewards program, wants to be part of the solution. The program was designed to give non-profit organizations a simple, free way to demonstrate appreciation to their volunteers and provide incentives to grow their volunteer base.
Volunteers for MLK Day can submit their hours for rewards points at www.DoGoodGetRewards.com. To locate volunteer opportunities in your area you visit, www.VolunteerMatch.org. We invite all Non-Profit organizations to sign up to reward their volunteers year round. The goal of Do Good Get Rewards program is to express appreciation to those millions of Americans who make a difference everyday and encourage even greater numbers to donate their time and talents.
For more information, please visit www.DoGoodGetRewards.com, info@DoGoodGetRewards.com or call 678.344.603.
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"We want to support the efforts of the incredibly hardworking organizations that make a difference in our communities in every way we can," states Founder of Do Good Get Rewards Tammy Allen. The volunteer rewards program and social networking site provides a simple system for non-profit organizations to post volunteer opportunities, track volunteers and their hours.
Non-profits rely heavily on volunteers, but more than one-third of those who volunteer one year do not donate their time the next year. That adds up to an estimated $38 billion in lost labor according to the 2009 Stanford Social Innovation review. Do Good Get Rewards, an online volunteer rewards program, wants to be part of the solution. The program was designed to give non-profit organizations a simple, free way to demonstrate appreciation to their volunteers and provide incentives to grow their volunteer base.
Volunteers for MLK Day can submit their hours for rewards points at www.DoGoodGetRewards.com. To locate volunteer opportunities in your area you visit, www.VolunteerMatch.org. We invite all Non-Profit organizations to sign up to reward their volunteers year round. The goal of Do Good Get Rewards program is to express appreciation to those millions of Americans who make a difference everyday and encourage even greater numbers to donate their time and talents.
For more information, please visit www.DoGoodGetRewards.com, info@DoGoodGetRewards.com or call 678.344.603.
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Sunday, January 09, 2011
1,800 Power Line and Tree Crews From Over 10 States En-route to Assist 2,500 Georgia Power Restoration Workers
/PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 1,800 lineman and tree-removal personnel located as close as Florida and as far as Wisconsin are on their way to assist approximately 2,500 Georgia Power crew members with power restoration efforts.
Georgia Power storm planners have been working since Friday to bring in assistance from other states due to the severity of the forecast. Many of those coming to Georgia have received similar assistance from Georgia Power crews in recent years.
The company expects significant outages and challenges with power restoration due to ice on roads, tree limbs and power lines. Sleet and ice weigh down limbs – particularly on pine trees – sending them into power lines and causing widespread power outages. Removing and clearing trees and limbs from power lines and roads can be a time-consuming task, making the restoration process even more challenging.
If the weather interrupts electrical service, customers are urged to report outages by visiting our website, www.georgiapower.com or by calling the Customer Care Center at 1-888-891-0938. This line is answered by an automated system designed to handle power outage calls quicker than speaking to a person; however, customers may also talk directly with a customer service representative.
To learn more about how ice and snow can interrupt power, visit our website to watch an interactive video. Major outage information will be available on Twitter @georgiapower.
Here are some safety tips for customers to follow when severe weather hits:
* Anyone with a life-threatening medical emergency should dial 9-1-1.
* Always avoid downed power lines. Any downed line should be considered energized and therefore dangerous. Report downed lines immediately to local public safety authorities and stay out of the immediate area.
* Avoid debris on the ground that may conceal downed power lines and make sure there are no downed lines before allowing children out to play. Do not attempt to make repairs to Georgia Power's electrical system or pull limbs off lines.
* Watch out for falling trees, tree limbs and power lines.
* Steer clear of Georgia Power crew work areas. Equipment and energized lines may be in the area that could create a safety hazard.
* When driving, watch for crews working along the roadways, and obey all traffic signs and directions around work areas.
* When leaving your home and power is off, turn off the main breaker as a precaution to avoid a power surge once the power is restored.
* Be patient. When major outages occur, Georgia Power crews must first restore power to transmission lines and distribution circuits before working on distribution lines that feed directly to homes and businesses. However, be assured that Georgia Power crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to customers.
* Customers are reminded to be careful when using portable heaters or other supplemental heating. Never place heaters near flammable materials or where they might tip over. Use fire screens to prevent sparks and embers from causing problems.
* Customers should exercise extreme caution if using candles during a power outage. Always keep candles away from flammable objects and never leave them burning unattended. Make sure flashlights have fresh batteries.
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Georgia Power storm planners have been working since Friday to bring in assistance from other states due to the severity of the forecast. Many of those coming to Georgia have received similar assistance from Georgia Power crews in recent years.
The company expects significant outages and challenges with power restoration due to ice on roads, tree limbs and power lines. Sleet and ice weigh down limbs – particularly on pine trees – sending them into power lines and causing widespread power outages. Removing and clearing trees and limbs from power lines and roads can be a time-consuming task, making the restoration process even more challenging.
If the weather interrupts electrical service, customers are urged to report outages by visiting our website, www.georgiapower.com or by calling the Customer Care Center at 1-888-891-0938. This line is answered by an automated system designed to handle power outage calls quicker than speaking to a person; however, customers may also talk directly with a customer service representative.
To learn more about how ice and snow can interrupt power, visit our website to watch an interactive video. Major outage information will be available on Twitter @georgiapower.
Here are some safety tips for customers to follow when severe weather hits:
* Anyone with a life-threatening medical emergency should dial 9-1-1.
* Always avoid downed power lines. Any downed line should be considered energized and therefore dangerous. Report downed lines immediately to local public safety authorities and stay out of the immediate area.
* Avoid debris on the ground that may conceal downed power lines and make sure there are no downed lines before allowing children out to play. Do not attempt to make repairs to Georgia Power's electrical system or pull limbs off lines.
* Watch out for falling trees, tree limbs and power lines.
* Steer clear of Georgia Power crew work areas. Equipment and energized lines may be in the area that could create a safety hazard.
* When driving, watch for crews working along the roadways, and obey all traffic signs and directions around work areas.
* When leaving your home and power is off, turn off the main breaker as a precaution to avoid a power surge once the power is restored.
* Be patient. When major outages occur, Georgia Power crews must first restore power to transmission lines and distribution circuits before working on distribution lines that feed directly to homes and businesses. However, be assured that Georgia Power crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore power to customers.
* Customers are reminded to be careful when using portable heaters or other supplemental heating. Never place heaters near flammable materials or where they might tip over. Use fire screens to prevent sparks and embers from causing problems.
* Customers should exercise extreme caution if using candles during a power outage. Always keep candles away from flammable objects and never leave them burning unattended. Make sure flashlights have fresh batteries.
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Thursday, January 06, 2011
Project Overcoat
Project Overcoat provides thousands of new and gently used coats and blankets to men, women and children in need. The coats and blankets are distributed to nonprofit organizations in the United Way 13-county service area. This annual event is sponsored by Atlanta Union Mission, FOX 5, KISS 104.1 FM, FedEx, Kroger and United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.
If your nonprofit organization would like to receive coats and blankets from this year's drive, please complete the Project Overcoat application by clicking on the link below. The deadline to apply to receive coats and blankets is Saturday, January 22, 2011. All applicants must have a 501(c)3 and be located in any of the following counties: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale.
Click here to register
If your nonprofit organization would like to receive coats and blankets from this year's drive, please complete the Project Overcoat application by clicking on the link below. The deadline to apply to receive coats and blankets is Saturday, January 22, 2011. All applicants must have a 501(c)3 and be located in any of the following counties: Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale.
Click here to register
Invitation from Sam Olens, Attorney General-Elect to participate in a Day of Service
Saturday, January 8, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Lunch Provided)
MUST Ministries
55 Elizabeth Church Rd NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Volunteer Contact and to RSVP:
Morgan Ingram | morgiben@gmail.com
Give Back to Those in Need by Helping with the Following Activities:
-Painting an interior classroom at the Elizabeth Inn Shelter
-Restocking two clothing closets at the Elizabeth Inn
-Sorting and stocking at our Donation Center Location
Please Dress Accordingly.
*If you can bring new winter caps and hats, gloves, lip balm, lotion and socks for our homeless community.
In honor of the inauguration of Governor-Elect Nathan Deal and the Constitutional Officers of Georgia, service days are being held in communities statewide.
MUST Ministries is a faith-based, 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing services to persons and families in crisis while maintaining their dignity. MUST addresses the basic needs of individuals, families, and children in the cities of Marietta, Smyrna and Canton.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Lunch Provided)
MUST Ministries
55 Elizabeth Church Rd NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Volunteer Contact and to RSVP:
Morgan Ingram | morgiben@gmail.com
Give Back to Those in Need by Helping with the Following Activities:
-Painting an interior classroom at the Elizabeth Inn Shelter
-Restocking two clothing closets at the Elizabeth Inn
-Sorting and stocking at our Donation Center Location
Please Dress Accordingly.
*If you can bring new winter caps and hats, gloves, lip balm, lotion and socks for our homeless community.
In honor of the inauguration of Governor-Elect Nathan Deal and the Constitutional Officers of Georgia, service days are being held in communities statewide.
MUST Ministries is a faith-based, 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing services to persons and families in crisis while maintaining their dignity. MUST addresses the basic needs of individuals, families, and children in the cities of Marietta, Smyrna and Canton.
Christian City Calls on Community With Needs List For Children and Seniors
The Children’s Village at Christian City is in need of the following items and would appreciate any help the community can provide:
Monetary donations
· Cleaning supplies
· Body wash for girls and boys
· Hair Products for African-American Girls
· Zip-lock bags
· 13-gallon trash bags
· Printer Paper
Paper plates, napkins, cups
Toilet tissue and paper towels
Dental hygiene products
Please contact Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636 for drop off or pick up details or for more information on the Children’s Village and how you can become a child sponsor. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City “home.” For more information, please visit our website at www.christiancity.org.
Monetary donations
· Cleaning supplies
· Body wash for girls and boys
· Hair Products for African-American Girls
· Zip-lock bags
· 13-gallon trash bags
· Printer Paper
Paper plates, napkins, cups
Toilet tissue and paper towels
Dental hygiene products
Please contact Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636 for drop off or pick up details or for more information on the Children’s Village and how you can become a child sponsor. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City “home.” For more information, please visit our website at www.christiancity.org.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Special Olympics Georgia Receives $80,000 Grant From The UPS Foundation
/PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Georgia received a $80,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will be used for the five state competitions hosted for children and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state as well as the meals venue at the State Summer Games next May at Emory University.
Special Olympics Georgia is thankful to The UPS Foundation for their tremendous support as this will help serve more Special Athletes year round and at the state level games. Georgia Milton-Sheats, the CEO of the organization, said, "The incredible support we received from The UPS Foundation is a tribute to their commitment to the community at large and to the 23,078 Special Athletes involved in our program statewide. We truly could not afford to do rewarding work at this level without their support."
Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic & global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.
In 2009, the UPS Foundation distributed nearly $43.6 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as Special Olympics Georgia and provide support for building stronger communities.
"The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud to support Special Olympics Georgia's efforts to increase the number of athlete participants and expand the volunteer program," said Ken Sternad, President of The UPS Foundation.
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Special Olympics Georgia is thankful to The UPS Foundation for their tremendous support as this will help serve more Special Athletes year round and at the state level games. Georgia Milton-Sheats, the CEO of the organization, said, "The incredible support we received from The UPS Foundation is a tribute to their commitment to the community at large and to the 23,078 Special Athletes involved in our program statewide. We truly could not afford to do rewarding work at this level without their support."
Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic & global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.
In 2009, the UPS Foundation distributed nearly $43.6 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as Special Olympics Georgia and provide support for building stronger communities.
"The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud to support Special Olympics Georgia's efforts to increase the number of athlete participants and expand the volunteer program," said Ken Sternad, President of The UPS Foundation.
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