Charity News from Thursday, Mar. 14, 2002American Humane Calls for NBC and CBS to Stop Condoning the Killing of Animals for RatingsAmerican Humane Association | Los Angeles, CA - (March 14, 2002) - The American Humane Association alleges that NBC and CBS have made a conscious corporate decision to condone the killing and abuse of animals for ratings by airing reality shows such as Fear Factor and Survivor... American Jewish Committee Report Says Iran Pushing Middle East Into War American Jewish Committee | An American Jewish Committee report examining Iranian-Palestinian relations warns that the Islamic Republic "is unapologetically committed to terrorism" and that the alliance between Yasser Arafat and the Tehran regime is a "wake up call" of ... Animal Poison Control Center Issues Nationwide Alert: Lilies Can Be Deadly For Cats American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is leading a nationwide campaign to warn cat owners and veterinarians about the dangers of Easter lilies and other variations in the lily family. Cat owners should remove lilies from their cat's access and ... BPAC Statement on Tattoos and Piercings American Red Cross | As communities across the United States continue to face real and potential blood shortages, the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), America's Blood Centers (ABC), and the American Red Cross (ARC) believe it is critical that the Food and ... One In Ten Americans Face Hunger America's Second Harvest | The USDA report, "Household Food Security in the United States, 2000," estimates that slightly more than 12 percent of the U.S. population lives in food insecure households with varying degrees of hunger risk. The USDA report follows a recent ... Faith-Based Leader Applauds President Bush And New Funding To Address The Evil Of Hunger And Poverty Bread for the World | Below is a statement from Bread for the World President Rev. "I applaud President Bush's leadership on this vital issue. President of CARE Applauds New Funding for Poverty Eradication CARE | Below is a statement from CARE President Peter. D. Bell concerning President Bush's announcement today at the InterAmerican Development Bank to increase U.S. foreign aid. CARE announces new Public Relations Director CARE | CARE USA, the international humanitarian organization, announced today the appointment of Lurma Rackley as Public Relations Director. "CARE is internationally regarded for helping people find lasting solutions to poverty through access to health ... United Negro College Fund Annual Awards Dinner Honors Individuals and Organizations for Their Commitment to Education The College Fund (UNCF) | "It is an honor for UNCF to award these individuals and organizations for their support of UNCF and commitment to creating educational opportunities for deserving young men and women," said William H. Gray, III, president and CEO of UNCF. UNCF ... Urgent Need to Kick-Start R&D for Killer Diseases in Poor Countries Doctors Without Borders USA | Conference participants explored new paradigms for stimulating research and development for drugs for neglected diseases, including a not-for-profit, needs-driven initiative to support research and development of new drugs for the most neglected ... Food for the Hungry Receives USAID Grant to Combat AIDS in Ethiopia Food for the Hungry | Food for the Hungry was awarded one of only 27 grants provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a new HIV/AIDS program in Ethiopia. Food for the Hungry will develop the HIV/AIDS prevention program in ... KU’s Roy Williams to Speak May 2 at Girls and Boys Town Booster Banquet Girls and Boys Town | After winning another Big XII Championship and making his 13th consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, University of Kansas Coach Roy Williams will be the featured speaker at Girls and Boys Town Booster Banquet on Thursday May 2.
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