St. Mary’s University Receives National Recognition for Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service announced today that St. Mary’s University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2010)

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An Altar In The World by Barbara Brown Taylor Now Available in Paperback

The Critically Acclaimed Author of Leaving Church Reveals How to See the Sacred in our Everyday Lives. Taylor’s delicate, thought-provoking prose will appeal to anyone seeking more meaning and spirituality in their everyday lives. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2010)

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Telecommunications and Non-Profit Organizations

Straight Talk About Telecommunications for Your Organization

Don't know your VoIP from your POTS or even what these acronyms mean? Scratching your head on all the phone system options out there? Then this event is for you. Join us Thursday February 18 at 11 a.m. Pacific for an informative webinar: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/olmm28g4r3sf and forums event : http://www.techsoup.org/go/telecom to help you avoid the buzz-word marketing and get the real picture on telecommunications.

We'll be joined by telecommunications expert and longtime TechSoup star and forums moderator, Chris Shipley of Nutmeg IT and Kevin Lo, Lead Technology Analyst for TechSoup Global.

Our hosts will address the various voice communication options (VoIP, PBX hardware, voicemail) available and how these differ. We'll explore the pros and cons of different solutions, cost considerations, and examine what kinds of organizations would best benefit from different systems.

This live webinar kicks off the official launch of TechSoup's new Telecommunications discussion forum: http://www.techsoup.org/go/telecom.  After the webinar, our hosts will continue the conversation in the asynchronous (not live) forums event. We've gotten the conversation rolling with topics like how telecommunications is changing nonprofit work, Google Voice, and what VoIP services organizations are using. Head on over and post your questions and get expert advice on your telecommunications needs! http://www.techsoup.org/go/telecom

Here are all the ways you can participate in the event! Feel free to take part on any and all of these channels:

• Register for the live webinar, Thursday, February 18, 11 a.m. Pacific time https://cc.readytalk.com/r/olmm28g4r3sf
• Follow the action on Twitter: hashtag: #techsoup and via TweetChat.
• Listen to the audio stream
• Participate virtually in the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life (slurl to location in Second Life): http://slurl.com/secondlife/Plush%20Nonprofit%20Commons/88/126/26 You can see a step-by-step guide for how to participate in Second Life.

If you have any questions, please email community@techsoup.org.

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An Anthology of Poems That Will Lift Up Spirits

Author shares much inspiration and insight through her heartfelt poetry collection (PRWeb Feb 13, 2010)

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Christian Film Gets Raw, Wins with Teens

Sleeper “To Save a Life” earns its PG-13 rating and gets raves from teens for authenticity (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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Good Hearted People Come Together On New Online Social Site

Tree of Wishes - When Good Hearted People come together, beautiful things happen. Members of Tree of Wishes have found a way to change their often hard life stories by giving freely and sharing often with those who are just as desperate as themselves. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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JRS Medical Raises Funds for Devastated Victims in Haiti

JRS Medical Inc., a global leader in sales of medical supplies (http://www.jrsmedical.com) around the world, announced that the Company is donating a percentage of all of their January & February 2010 income to Haiti earthquake relief efforts through the Red Cross and Samaritan's Purse. JRS Medical employees also are raising funds locally for victims of the tragic earthquake. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

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An Open Letter to American Pastors on Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill by Soulforce Founder Mel White

Rev. Mel White, founder of Soulforce, urges religious leaders to speak out against Uganda's pending anti-homosexual bill. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2010)

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Protestant Pastors Name Graham Most Influential Living Preacher

LifeWay Research asked more than 1,000 Protestant pastors to “name the top three living Christian preachers that most influence you” and to “name the top three living Christian leaders that most influence you.” Billy Graham topped both lists, with other notable preachers and leaders coming in a distant two through 10. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

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Invoice Factoring Company at Major Food Drive

Invoice Factoring Company Volunteers at Major Food Drive

A Spokane, Washington factoring company's principals and staff members volunteered for the 10th Annual Tom's Turkey Drive. Complete turkey dinners were sold to grocery store patrons for $15 and donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, which supports 20 emergency food banks in the Spokane area. Over 11,000 meals were donated in the days before Thanksgiving and over $95,000 was raised for the food bank.

Spokane, WA, December 04 -- Universal Funding Corporation principals and staff members volunteered their time to the 10th Annual Tom's Turkey Drive in Spokane, WA on November 20, 2009. Complete turkey dinners were purchased by local grocery store patrons for $15 and donated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Stationed at the Rosauers grocery store on 14th Avenue, UFC volunteers loaded turkey dinners into the truck, handed out flyers, and stood outside in the rain to encourage motorists to come in, and accept donations for the food bank. Despite the cold, dark, and wet conditions, the UFC volunteers arrived early and stayed late for their shift and had a great time contributing to our community.

11,092 turkey dinners were donated, exceeding the goal of 10,000 for this year. Early estimates tally over $95,000 in cash donations, which is enough to help Second Harvest secure, warehouse, and distribute 570,000 additional pounds of donated food within Spokane County.

Universal Funding Corporation is proud to have worked together with over 500 other volunteers to help those who are less fortunate in the community. To learn more about accounts receivable financing call Universal Funding at 1-800-901-2418 or visit their website UniversalFunding.com.

Contact Information
Universal Funding Corporation
Chad Heaton
800-901-2418
chad@unviersalfunding.com
www.universalfunding.com

Choir Groups Invited to Enter ‘The Most Powerful Voices’ Online Contest

A stroke prevention cognisance campaign featuring a battle of the bands contest launched by the American Heart Association team, Famecast Media and Gospel Music Channel is now accepting entrants. The online contest continues finished April 6, featuring only choir groups. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2010)

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