Animal Shelter

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, January 23rd, the Florida Animal Rescue Act (SB 818), was unanimously approved by the Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee.  The bill's next stop is the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee. Floridians are asked to visit www.floridarescueact.com to learn more about the bill, and utilize action alerts to write the House Subcommittee, and contact their state representatives in support. This groundbreaking legislation will make it illegal for shelters to kill an animal that a qualified 501(c)(3) rescue organization is willing to save. The bill also requires that all public and private animal shelters publicly document the intake and outcome for each animal—whether they are returned to owner, adopted, euthanized, or otherwise—and to disclose the shelter's performance for all anim... (more)

PGA Foundation, USGA Team to Bring Boys & Girls Clubs of America Partnership to 46 New Markets Nationwide

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA Foundation and the United States Golf Association today welcomed Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), as their Official Youth Development Partner, in a new five-year mission that will introduce youth nationwide to the game of golf. Beginning in 46 selected cities, golf training equipment and instructional support from PGA Professionals will be provided through this partnership to help youth build character, develop healthy lifestyles, and learn the game of golf. (Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110810/CL50356LOG... (more)

Cold-EEZE® Cold Remedy Announces Winners in its "Share Your Cause Not Your Cold" Campaign

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ProPhase Labs, Inc., the makers of Cold-EEZE® Cold Remedy, has announced the October, November and December winners of its "Share Your Cause Not Your Cold" Campaign. The contest, which sheds light and provides financial aid on charitable work in US communities, has awarded each of LuLu's Rescue of Point Pleasant, PA; Backpack Buddies of Milwaukie, OR; and Hannah's Home of Mentor, OH with $1,000 to assist with their respective missions which includes establishing spay and neuter programs in low income areas, providing weekend meals to... (more)

National Children's Museum Announces 'A Place for Being Me'

Innovative combination of indoor and outdoor spaces will meet demand in National Capital region 9 months earlier than expected WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Children's Museum (NCM) today announced that it will begin meeting the demand of children and families in Prince George's County, the State of Maryland, the National Capital region, and the nation, nine months earlier than originally anticipated through A Place for Being Me, a transitional space at National Harbor. "We could not be more excited about this opportunity to bring our unique ... (more)

Portland Family Chiropractor Announces 'Giving Never Felt So Good' Community Outreach Program

PORTLAND, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 01/26/12 -- Health Touch Chiropractic announced that each year, the practice sponsors a "Giving Never Felt So Good" community outreach campaign. For the last five years, the practice has collected clothing and blankets for the Portland Rescue Mission. Since 2009, Home Street Bank has also worked closely with Health Touch to support the practice's clothing drive. In 2011, the clothing drive resulted in more than ten, 30-gallon trash bags filled with clothing and blankets from local donors. Holistic family chiropractor Dr. Larry Lubcke announced tha... (more)