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Daniel Pearl World Music Days
The Ninth Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days is scheduled for October 1-31 2010. World Music Days is a global network of music events that promotes unity and humanity through music.
Grammy Award winner Herbie Hancock, rock superstar Sir Elton John, classical violinist Ida Haendel and the late father of modern Nubian music Hamza el Din are featured in 30- and 60-second television and radio PSAs.
For more information on this year’s World Music Days initiative, visit: www.danielpearlmusicdays.org.
Category: Community, Humanitarian
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Disability Awareness
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, air PSAs that remind Americans to look at how far we have come.
The PSAs, featuring President Barack Obama, reinforce the importance of this law that protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
Stations can obtain the TV PSAs via satellite from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, August 4.
The satellite coordinates are: C-Band, Galaxy 19 Transponder C15 Analog, 97 degrees West, Downlink Frequency 4000 - Vertical, Audio: 6.2/6.8
Visit www.disability.gov to learn more.
Category: Community
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Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator, a free public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, is a service that connects older adults and their caregivers with resources and information nationwide. The Eldercare Locator is designed to help older adults and their families and caregivers find their way through the maze of services for seniors by identifying trustworthy local support resources.
Category: Community
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Election 2010
As we approach the mid-term elections this November, it is important to remember the critical role that broadcasters will play in helping boost voter registration, education and turnout in their communities. From now through Election Day on November 2, incorporate the information from the Election 2010 guidebook into your programming and air PSAs that spread the word about the importance of casting an informed vote.
2010 Election Log: Log your station’s donated airtime and election initiatives with NAB’s online Station
Debate Tracker and Log of Voter Education Activities at www.nab.org/electionlog.
Category: Community
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Foreclosure Prevention
To reach homeowners in danger of losing their homes due to mortgage difficulties, PSAs are available about foreclosure prevention. The campaign provides free financial guidance to the more than 1 million families in America facing foreclosure.
Category: Community
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Freedom of Speech
Award winning PSAs produced by college communications students highlight the importance of free speech. The PSAs are available to remind us of this fundamental freedom and to celebrate the founding principles of our country.
Category: Community, School
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H1N1/ Swine Flu
Help your community stay informed about the H1N1 flu virus with these resources, which include a new series of PSAs developed in partnership with the Ad Council, the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Sesame Workshop. Your state may also have localized resources. Check with your state broadcaster association.
Public service announcements from members of Congress are available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
To view the participants from your state, preview a PSA or download an MP3 file of a PSA, click here.
Category: Community, Disaster, Emergency Preparedness, Safety
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Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem that costs individuals and businesses millions of dollars each year. The identity theft prevention initiative and PSAs help consumers take practical steps to protect their personal information and win the fight against identity theft.
Category: Community, Safety
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iParticipate
Reinforce the importance of volunteerism and inspire community work throughout America’s communities by airing PSAs that praise the contributions of military servicemen and women while asking Americans to assist veterans and military families who need help.
For more information about the initiative and to search volunteer opportunities in your area, please visit http://www.iparticipate.org/.
Category: Community, Troops, Volunteer
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Renew America Together
Aimed at summoning a new spirit of service in America, the "Renew America Together" campaign features President Obama and includes the television public service announcement (PSA) "Step Forward" and radio PSA "Chapter." Audiences can log on to USAService.org to find ways to make an ongoing commitment to serve their communities and their country. Nearly 6,000 volunteer projects and opportunities across the country are listed on USAService.org .
Category: Community, Non-Profit, Volunteer
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Rotary International
Download Rotary’s Humanity in Motion television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) that focus on Rotary volunteer efforts addressing critical humanitarian issues. Whether funding scholarships, creating neighborhood centers, or ridding the world of a terrible disease, Rotary club members believe anything is possible.
Category: Community, Humanitarian, Non-Profit, Volunteer
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Teen Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth 15-24 following accidents and homicide. To reduce the incidence of suicide and suicide attempts among troubled teens, air PSAs that focus on changing this alarming statistic. The WeCanHelpUs campaign tells teens that whatever their problem, there is a way to get through it. Viewers are directed to visit www.reachout.com where they can view and listen to stories from teens that have been there and made it.
Category: Children, Community, Safety
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Toys for Tots
For over 60 years, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has provided happiness and hope to disadvantaged children who might otherwise be overlooked during the Christmas holiday season. Ensure that no child is left empty handed this year by airing holiday themed PSAs that encourage communities to donate.
Category: Children, Community, Humanitarian, Troops
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VISTA: Fight Poverty with Passion
From America’s rural communities to our inner cities, VISTA volunteers are on the front lines fighting poverty with passion. Encourage your community to help make a difference by airing PSAs illustrating the continuing impact that VISTA volunteers are having across America every day—and the need for dedicated individuals at all stages of their adult lives to apply their passions and skills to help the neediest Americans break the cycle of poverty.
Category: Community, Volunteer
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Volunteer Service
The "Get Involved" PSA campaign was developed to encourage the baby-boomer generation to devote some free time to making a difference in their communities-and, in turn, to redefine the meaning and purpose of their older years.
Category: Community, Volunteer
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