Charity News from Friday, Jan. 11, 2002AJC Chairs Meeting with Greek Prime MinisterAmerican Jewish Committee | AJC praised the Prime Minister for advocating stronger ties between Greece and Israel. AJC maintains close contact with the Greek government on issues of mutual concern, and with the Greek Jewish community. AJC Hosts Dinner for Indian Home Minister American Jewish Committee | The American Jewish Committee hosted a dinner in Washington for Home Minister L.K. Advani of India yesterday, the final night of the minister's three-day visit to the capital. Among the guests at the AJC dinner was Benjamin Reuben, president of ... Animal Poison Control Center Toxicology Bulletins: Lily Dangers for Cats American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Unfortunately, several types of lilies can be deadly to cats. Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum, Japanese show lily, some species of day lily, and certain other members of the Liliaceae family can cause kidney failure in cats. Annual Camp Fire USA Candy Sale Teaches Boys And Girls Valuable Life Skills Camp Fire Boys and Girls | "Boys and girls who participate in the annual Camp Fire USA Candy Sale are taking part in a unique learning opportunity for youth on presentation, math skills, teamwork, responsibility, confidence and goal-setting," said Stewart J. Smith, Camp ... National Poverty Pulse Poll Indicates Many People Are More Likely to Help Those in Poverty than Ever Before Catholic Campaign for Human Development | Almost half of the nation's residents are more likely than ever before to help people living in poverty, according to a national poll released by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). During the year 2000, 30.9 percent of all ... Conservation Alliance Rescues 7,500 Confiscated Turtles Conservation International | Conservation International today announced it will further support the recent rescue of nearly 7,500 critically endangered turtles, with an online fundraising drive. The shipment, the largest seizure of live turtles in Hong Kong, was transported ... Defenders Secures Grizzly Habitat Near Grand Teton National Park Defenders of Wildlife | Retirement of the Badger/Jackpine allotment northeast of Driggs, Idaho will secure vital grizzly bear habitat in the Yellowstone Ecosystem and solve chronic problems of sheep depredation by bears. With assistance from the Wyoming Chapter of the ... NY Mayor and Governor Can Improve Air Quality at WTC Site Environmental Defense | The adoption of a few practical steps at the World Trade Center site will dramatically improve long-term air quality there, according to a new briefing paper, Rebuilding Lower Manhattan: A Clean Air Initiative, by Environmental Defense. "... Press Conferences to be Held on Gay Marriage Bill Focus on the Family | Focus on the Family and Capitol Resource Institute, a pro-family organization based in Sacramento, will hold press conferences this week, asking Assembly Members to respect the will and values of California voters. AB 1338 will create civil ... Food For The Poor announces record year; Vows to continue growing its unique ministry Food for the Poor | "While final audits are not yet completed, it appears that in 2001 FFP distributed a record $273 million in food and other aid in the 16 Caribbean Basin nations that we serve, up from $190 million in 2000," said FFP executive Robin Mahfood. The ...
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