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Top 10 Games Heading Into 2020

What The Film?!, Camping with Sasquatch and Disney's Sabacc lead this list of best new games for the 2019 holiday season. - September 25, 2019 - Lethal Chicken Games

Inventor of “Games of Genius” Coming to R.I., Oct. 10 Free Seminar, Open to the Public

Parents, teachers and government officials worldwide are learning how to help children be more confident, successful, and innovative by discovering their own unique talents – in seven minutes a day. The general public is invited to learn about and play the award-winning “Games of Genius,” with the inventor, Opher Brayer, at a free presentation from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, October 10 at the Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln, R.I. - September 23, 2019 - Mastery Martial Arts

LA Students Welcome Zuriel Oduwole - Teen Film Maker & DUSUSU Founder

Like clockwork, the UN General Assembly has sat in New York every September and it is now in its 74th season of global deliberations. One young voice who has spoken, met many word leaders, or delivered thematic messages for five of the last six years has been Los Angeles teenage film maker and girl... - September 23, 2019 - DUSUSU

Annnd...Action! Photo Booth Aims to Brighten a School Event with Its "Friday Night Lights" Contest

Granada Hills-based Annnd...Action! Photo Booth Offering "Friday Night Lights" Contest to Brighten a Lucky Los Angeles Student or Teacher's Day. - September 20, 2019 - Annnd... Action! Photo Booth

Camp and Its Lasting Impact; a Study from the American Camp Association

ACA’s 5-year study explores the ways summer camps prepare youth for the rest of their lives by decreasing stress levels and improving social relationships. - September 19, 2019 - American Camp Association

Subway® Restaurants, Feeding America® and Performer Nick Lachey Team Up to Fight Food Insecurity and Help Give Ugly Veggies a Home

Subway® restaurants are known for offering fresh, beautiful vegetables on any sandwich, providing millions of guests with easy and affordable access to delicious produce. Yet, millions of Americans face food insecurity and lack access to fresh produce. In honor of Hunger Action Month®,... - September 19, 2019 - Subway

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Monroe, NJ

Michael, an 8-year-old little boy from Monroe, NJ, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Michael’s service dog, Kelly will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Michael’s parents are looking forward to... - September 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

International Peace Week: Pittsburgh 2019 | 5A Elite Youth Empowerment

7 Events, 1 week of non-violence, intergenerational peacebuilding, and youth led social innovation. - September 12, 2019 - 5A Elite Youth Empowerment

Carey Conley and Laurel Conley Wilson “Keep Looking Up” Book Tour Begins November 2019

4 Cities Chosen to Share Journey of Losing Husband/Father, Son/Brother to Suicide. - September 11, 2019 - Carey Conley

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oak Ridge, NC

Morgan is a 7-year-old who enjoys swimming, cheerleading, going to the beach and boating with her family. Morgan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Morgan’s service dog, Iris, will be able to accompany her everywhere thanks to the Americans with... - September 11, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

IB Roof Systems and Antis Roofing and Waterproofing Gift New Roof to Thomas House Family Shelter

Thomas House Shelter's new location is off to a great start thanks to a roof donation from IB Roof Systems and Antis Roofing and Waterproofing. - September 11, 2019 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing

"Social Skills Picture Book" Now Available in Spanish

"The Social Skills Picture Book" is now available in Spanish from Future Horizons. A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, “The Social Skills Picture Book” offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills,... - September 11, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Baby of the Family LLC Premieres “Let’s Talk Hair” Talk Show Special That Engages Women in Their Hair Journeys

Following film festival wins, indie production company Baby of the Family LLC/Oh Gee Productions announces that “Let’s Talk Hair TV Premiere” is now available on Prime Video, a video streaming service available for Amazon Prime members. The talk show special is a theme-based, studio TV show featuring interviews, product demos and at-the-scene reporting, all dedicated to the hair journeys of African-American women. - September 09, 2019 - Oh Gee Productions

A Suicide Prevention Event in Toms River, NJ Presented by Ocean Partnership for Children

September is Suicide Awareness month and Ocean Partnership for Children is hosting an event that will be held on Tuesday, 9/10, from 9am to 2pm on the front lawn of Ocean Partnership for Children located at 36 Washington St., Toms River. Rain date is the following Tuesday, 9/17. There will be... - September 07, 2019 - Ocean Partnership for Children

"You Can't Make Me" - Now Available from Future Horizons

A unique look at behavior through the child's perspective. - September 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Bison Life’s Everyday Series for Ages 8+ is Available in Walmart Across 2,090 Stores

Bison Life is presenting their new groundbreaking tactical safety glasses for kids, a remarkably comfortable and protective design constructed to properly safeguard children and improve compliance through its updated features, ergonomic fit and stylish design. Available in Walmart across 2,090 stores. - September 04, 2019 - Bison Production Company

BlindAndScreen.com Announces Availability of Cordless Faux Wood Blinds

Cordless Faux Wood Blinds are Certified Best for Kids - August 31, 2019 - BlindandScreen.com

Arizona Publisher Has New Book Featured on Major Magazine Cover

An Arizona-based book from The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group is one of only a handful of titles from Independent Publishers to appear on the September 2019, cover of “Publishers Weekly” magazine. - August 29, 2019 - The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group LLC

Cribs for Kids® Announces Eleventh Annual Breath of Life Stroll

Individuals will walk to honor the memory of infants lost to SUID, SIDS, miscarriage and stillbirth. - August 28, 2019 - Cribs for Kids

Network Television Host's Mocking Response to Young Prince George of Wales's Interest in Ballet, Evokes Local Response About Bullying in the Dance Arts

Late last week, ABC Good Morning America television host Lara Spencer chastised the announcement that 6 year old Prince George of England was taking ballet lessons. Spencer’s sarcasm and comedic pause cajoled the audience into a collective snicker and further demeaning laughter with her... - August 27, 2019 - Anna Bauereis

Pangea Cares Partners with Chicago Sky Cares for the Back to School Resource Fair

In partnership with Pangea Cares, Illinicare Health, and other community partners, Chicago Sky Cares will be holding a Back to School Resource Fair at Malcolm X College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. To celebrate Back to School, Chicago Sky is bringing a great variety of resources... - August 23, 2019 - Pangea Properties

Doing Good Works, a Promotional Merchandising Company with the Mission to Change Outcomes for Foster Youth, Makes the INC. 5000 List

Doing Good Works had it's inaugural ranking on the INC. 5000 list of Most Successful Companies in America. Marked by 195% growth in a three-year period, the founders credit its innovative social impact model for disrupting the 24.7 billion-dollar promotional merchandising business. With continued growth, they are looking to expand their line of businesses and Mission Ambassador Program across college campuses. - August 22, 2019 - DOING GOOD WORKS

The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Healthy Weight and Your Child

Registration is ongoing for the upcoming Fall Session of programs. - August 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Be Free Zone, Inc. Announces "Suit Her" Line of Suits for Girls

Be Free Zone, Inc., a socially conscious brand for children, has developed a new concept in girls' apparel with the launch of a campaign to introduce a unique collection of suits called, Suit Her. - August 15, 2019 - Be Free Zone, Inc.

Ask My Buddy Announces New Premium Features That Also Support Amazon’s "Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere" Program

The premiere alert system has increased functionality that also works with other platforms. - August 13, 2019 - Ask My Buddy

Pangea Cares to Distribute 400 Backpacks and School Supplies to Chicago Youth at the 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Pangea Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit organization within Pangea Properties, partners with The Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) for the 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway on Aug. 15 at Brookfield Zoo. Ahead of the new school year, Pangea Cares will provide 400 children with free backpacks and... - August 13, 2019 - Pangea Properties

"Not As Tough As You Think" Wins Award for Best Dramatic Short Story

"Not As Tough As You Think" is in the Narrative Short Film category. The film is about how pressure and pride can converge; and when they do, bad things can happen. The story takes place over a day in the lives of four teens, where a series of bad decisions and poor judgment lead to a senseless act of gun violence. - August 10, 2019 - Transformation Techniques, Inc.

Chicago Block Party, the Party with a Cause

The Genesis Dream Center, Children’s Literacy Project, and Chicago YMCA are proud to host the Chicago Block Party on Saturday and Sunday, August 31st and September 1st, from 11 am – 5 pm in University Village on W. 15th Street between South Racine Avenue and South Ashland Avenue. This... - August 08, 2019 - Chicago Block Party

"The Legend of the Fairy Stones" Wins a Purple Dragonfly Book Award for Best Interior Design

Story Monsters LLC, a literary resource for teachers and librarians, has honored "The Legend of the Fairy Stones," by Kelly Anne White, with a Purple Dragonfly book award in the Best Interior Design category. - August 01, 2019 - Kelly Anne White

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Rancho Santa Margarita CA

7 year old Chase, along with her parents, has been dealing with her diabetes diagnosis for close to two years. Chase is a very active typical 7-year old, who enjoys playing softball and gymnastics. It is important to her parents that Chase’s service dog can help Chase with feeling more... - July 30, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Carrietta Strange Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Carrietta Strange of Concord, North Carolina has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize... - July 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients

Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation

The Corps of Discovery (Nee Venturing Corps of Discovery) Service Society Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Updated Guidebook, Website, and Flap Patches

For the 20th anniversary of the Corps of Discovery (nee Venturing Corps of Discovery) Service Society, Dr. Craig Murray and Nik Stanosheck have created a new 3rd edition guidebook, refreshed the website, and created new limited edition flap badges (flaps) for members. - July 27, 2019 - Corps of Discovery

Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presented a New Book on Genetics to Ukrainian Children

IT company Lucky Labs’ publishing charity project presented a new book at a forest children's camp. - July 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs

Family from Pleasant Plains, IL is Showing Their Way of Paying It Forward Through an SDWR Service Dog Volunteer Experience

The Shown family know all about how important service dogs can be for an individual and family. Mr. Shown was the recipient of SDWR diabetic alert dog, Samson in 2016. Samson is providing the comfort and reassurance necessary for the Showns and helping Mr. Shown manage and face the everyday... - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Loganville, GA

A very lucky girl from Loganville, GA has received her very own Diabetic Alert Dog. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA boy receives a very special delivery of his own service dog from SDWR. - July 20, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Kidini Karate is New on Amazon; Back to School Bully Prevention for Kids 3-8 Years Old

Kidini Karate® helps parents teach children to be aware, avoid, and self-defense escapes and empowers very young children with knowledge and courage to escape bullies and child predators. Kidini Karate® introduces to the professional educators of very young children, a detailed educator’s manual researched by the University Of Delaware Department of Research titled: Helping Children Develop Self Protective Skills. - July 19, 2019 - Kidini Karate

Mary’s Center Hosts No Shots, No School Campaign Event

Mary’s Center hosted a No Shots, No School Campaign Event on Monday, July 15th from 11:30am-12:30pm at their clinic on Georgia Avenue in northwest DC. The campaign is part of an initiative from the DC Vaccines for Children Program (VFC), which is under the DC Health’s Immunization... - July 17, 2019 - Mary's Center

Roger Dean Kiser Broke the Story That is Now the Novel, "The Nickel Boys"

The horrific events of the Dozier School for Boys have been prolifically covered and now novelized by the renowned author, Colson Whitehead in his new book, "The Nickel Boys," due to its original exposure by Roger Dean Kiser. Kiser chronicled the horrors of the story, having been one of... - July 16, 2019 - HCI

PTC Wizard Selected for MassChallenge Texas in Houston 2019 Accelerator

PTC Wizard, a parent-teacher scheduling software system, announced today they were selected to participate in the MassChallenge Texas in Houston 2019 accelerator program. PTC Wizard was one of over 250 startups to apply for the accelerator located in Houston, Texas. - July 11, 2019 - PTC Wizard

RehabNear.me Provides Recovery Options to Adolescent Opioid Abusers

No demographic group is immune to the nation’s current opioid epidemic. Hundreds of thousands of young Americans misuse opioids annually as the percentage of overdose deaths continue to rise. RehabNear.me was introduced as an online resource for the individuals suffering the effects of... - July 11, 2019 - RehabNear.me

Mainstage Center for the Arts Announces the List of Upcoming Events

Summer of Dance Camps, Theater Auditions, Stage Auditions Already Underway - July 09, 2019 - Mainstage Center for the Arts

Strengthening VC Families Town Hall Inspires Over 150 Community Members to Become Resource Families

Uplifting panel of former youth in care, biological and resource families share intimate stories about their experiences together with nationally renowned motivational speaker, Michael Sanders. - July 04, 2019 - Foster VC Kids

Bowling First Mission to Increase Participation in the Sport of Bowling

Bowling First announces a new online directory of everything bowling. Bowling First’s mission is to increase participation in bowling by having everything related to bowling in one easy to access location. - July 02, 2019 - Bowling First

Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Celebrated as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Linda Dunnigan of Sarasota, Florida has been celebrated as a Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of life coaching. About Life Coach Linda... - July 02, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide

Erin Manhardt Joins Bellevue Family Counseling as a Youth and Family Counselor

Bellevue Family Counseling welcomes Erin Manhardt to its team of specialized counselors. Erin will be responsible for working with teens seeking help and support for anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, social stressors, relationships and other common challenges teens face. - June 26, 2019 - Bellevue Family Counseling

Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs and Ukrainian Teenagers Raise Issues of Sorting Garbage