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Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 7-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi
Katy was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years old. Her family is hopeful that a service dog will provide assistance to calm Katy during times of anxiety and be a constant friend. The dog is named after fallen officer Senior Deputy Jessica Laura Hollis. - June 22, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
The Cassata Foundation Awards $5000 in Scholarship Grants to High School Seniors
The Cassata Foundation recently presented their Scholarship Grants to several High School Students from the Half Hollow School District Hills West Awards Ceremony. The grants were presented by Rosario Cassata, President and Trustee of the Cassata Foundation, to three High School Seniors. The... - June 20, 2019 - The Cassata Foundation
Dozens of Chicago Businesses Join “Stopping Traffic,” a Fashion-Forward Fundraising Event to Benefit Rahab's Daughters in Their Fight Against Human Trafficking
Deanna Marie (DM) Label and Stan Mansion are proud to host “Stopping Traffic with Rahab’s Daughters,” a fabulous evening of fashion and fun, for a most worthy cause. This red-carpet fundraising event will benefit local non-profit Rahab’s Daughters in their fight to rescue,... - June 20, 2019 - Deanna Marie Label, LLC
Former West Virginia Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rosen Discusses Summer Health and Safety Tips
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, as well as complex intradural tumors of the posterior fossa and spinal cord, discusses summer health and safety tips for both adults and children on his website drcharlesrosen.com. Friday,... - June 20, 2019 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Trash Bag Moves for Foster Youth No More
Rob & Tristan, hosts of a popular vlog supporting the foster community, announced on Rob & Tristan's Foster Life that with the help of viewers they will give away a 1,000 duffel bags. “Many times kids coming into foster care have 10 minutes to pack everything they own into trash bags... - June 20, 2019 - Foster TV
Moduv Management Enterprises Brings Children’s Medical School to Upstate New York
With great pleasure, Moduv Management Enterprises announces that a mini-medical school will be held in Monroe County, NY. The Little Medical School will be a fun-filled and hands-on after school program. It is the first program of its sort which will be focused on introducing elementary-aged children and teens to the thrilling world of science and medicine. - June 19, 2019 - Moduv Management Enterprises
Orang Asli Youths Benefit from KidZania Visit Through Deutsche Bank's Born to Be Youth Programme in Partnership with Global Peace
Orang Asli youths from Janda Baik experience their dream jobs on day trip to KidZania. - June 18, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
The Rug Truck: Now Offering The Disney Aladdin Collection by Safavieh
The Rug Truck, a newly launched e-commerce website selling today’s top Area Rug brands at reduced prices, has recently expanded its extensive selection to include the special Disney Aladdin Collection. This new assortment by Safavieh features playful and imaginative displays of the beloved... - June 12, 2019 - The Rug Truck
WOMB, Inc. Celebrates Thirty Years of Empowering Women and Their Families at the Agape Fest Holy Convocation in Princeton, NJ
Bishop Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas will be honored at the Bishop's Banquet by Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building, Inc. and Agape Tabernacle International Fellowship for her visionary leadership in the Church, Community and Academy. Ticket proceeds aid the Queen Mothers' School building project in Ejisu (Ghana, West Africa) which is spearheaded by the reigning Queen Mother of Ejisu, Nana Yaa Asantewaa, II. - June 09, 2019 - Women Organizing, Mobilizing & Building, Inc.
"Strengthening Ventura County Families" - Michael Sanders Announced as Keynote Speaker at Informational Town Hall Meeting, June 29
Ventura County’s Children and Family Services encourages the community to learn about many opportunities available to support our families and youth in care; learn what it can mean to be a resource family at this educational Town Hall Meeting; featuring national motivational speaker and expert on youth and children in (foster) care. - June 08, 2019 - Foster VC Kids
Puget Sound Business Journal Honors Denali at Corporate Citizenship Awards
Puget Sound Business Journal has named Denali Advanced Integration a 2019 Corporate Philanthropy List Maker. Denali was honored at the 2019 Corporate Citizenship Awards. - June 07, 2019 - Denali Advanced Integration
Oddity Prodigy Productions Comic The Adventures of Superchum Explores the Power of Friendship in New Series
Learn about the Power of Friendship from Oddity Prodigy Productions' Online Comic Superchum. The flagship character of Delaware's leading art collective is Superchum the World's Friendliest Superhero. And his new online series delves into the heart of the Power of Friendship. - June 02, 2019 - Oddity Prodigy Productions
Chef Koochooloo Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation
Chef Koochooloo wins a competitive grant from the National Science Foundation and invitations from the French and Swiss governments to pilot the idea in Europe. It teaches kids healthy eating from around the world, and infuses STEAM concepts through lessons. It is an example of how schools and policy makers can improve ethnically diverse students’ success via culturally responsive teaching, with education programs and technologies using knowledge, attitudes and skills for inclusive classrooms. - June 01, 2019 - Chef Koochooloo
New Show in Myrtle Beach, SC - Dixie Family Comedy Variety Show - Redneck Style Appearing at GTS Theatre
Join the Beaufort and Daniels Family Reunion as they kick it off in high gear. This family fun interactive comedy show includes music, dance, tons of laughs and family fun, magic and even an Elvis Impersonator; we heard cousin Clevis was comin' to the reunion. Plus, it’s always been a family tradition to pay tribute to the veterans and of course the creator. So spend an evening with your family laughing and having fun. After all...when you attend our family reunion ya’ll are kin - June 01, 2019 - GTS Theatre
"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, 3rd Edition" is Now Available from Future Horizons
An internationally renowned author, Ellen Notbohm’s work has informed, inspired, and delighted millions in more than twenty languages. - May 31, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Nathaniel's Hope Launches Make 'm Smile Festival in Downtown Orlando Lake Eola This Saturday
The 17th Annual Make 'm Smile festival hosted by Nathaniel's Hope is among the largest event in the nation celebrating VIP Kids with special needs and their families. Make 'm Smile honors 3000 VIP kids/families and brings together 450 area volunteers, 120 vendors/exhibitors plus more than 50 corporate and community sponsors for a day full of family fun, interactive games, food and entertainment. Top 8 American Idol Finalist Alyssa Raghu and her band Latitude 28 headlines on the live stage. - May 30, 2019 - Nathaniel's Hope
Spotivity Mobile App Marks the “X” for Teens in Search for Meaningful After-School Activities
The free Spotivity mobile application is happy to announce that they have launched 3 new additional program categories – Jobs, Internships, and Camps – and grew their number of searchable program categories by 50% to a total of nine engagement categories. Spotivity has also implemented... - May 30, 2019 - Spotivity
Kirk Cameron Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Ninth Annual Founders Forum & Second Annual Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2019 Founders Forum keynote speaker, Kirk Cameron, is an actor, director, and producer best known for his early work on TV sitcom Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and Fireproof. Most recently Cameron has produced documentaries entitled Monumental and Connect, and he speaks on marriage and parenting in churches across the nation with his Living Room Reset. - May 28, 2019 - Plumstead Christian School
Boy Scouts Troop 313 Pays Tribute to Clearwater’s Future Leaders in Court of Honor
Chris Lumsden, Troop 313 Scoutmaster, awarded the Scouts merit badges and rank advancements at their semi-annual court of honor to formally recognize them for their accomplishments in the last 6 months. - May 25, 2019 - Church of Scientology FSO
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Kazoo Magazine, an Award-Winning Girls Magazine, Saves the Planet with “The Great Green Issue,” Coming Summer 2019
A new study shows that our daughters—and not our politicians or even scientists—are the most powerful messengers on climate change. Kids can change their parents' minds about climate change—with daughters having the strongest influence over conservative fathers. Award-winning Kazoo magazine helps to inspire that change with their latest, "The Great Green Issue." Editor-in-Chief Erin Bried can speak on why that is, what girls can teach their parents and what that means for our planet’s future. - May 18, 2019 - Kazoo magazine
Isis, an 18 Year Old, Defeating Optic Nerve Damage with a Revolutionary Low Vision Aids
When she was 5 years old, she got diagnosed with a brain tumor. The good thing was her diagnosis, that finally somebody identified what was wrong with her; but the bad thing – the tumor destroyed most of her optic nerves, leaving her with a 13 year (and counting) battle with low vision. For an active and brilliant student in the prime of her life, everything had turned into a struggle. - May 16, 2019 - IrisVision
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
Acquire Volunteers at Local Boys and Girls Club
Part of the Acquire team donated their time to a local Boys and Girls Club by helping out with an after school program for elementary and middle school kids. - May 15, 2019 - Acquire
Ocean Galleries to Host Fundraiser in Conjunction with Samir Sammoun Exhibit - Special Guest, Bernie Parent, to Serve as Auctioneer for Ed Snider Youth Hockey
In conjunction with the Memorial Day exhibition with Samir Sammoun, Ocean Galleries is hosting an Exhibit Preview Party with two time Stanley Cup winner Bernie Parent to raise money for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation. Sammoun donated a 24” x 30” original oil painting, “Tuscany Vineyard,” which Ocean Galleries has custom framed (estimated value $15,000). Bernie Parent will be the guest auctioneer for the Live Auction of the donated painting, which beings at 6:45 PM on Saturday, May 26. - May 13, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor
21 Nobel Peace Laureates Have Confirmed Attendance at the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Titled: “Leave Your Mark for Peace”
The Government of the State of Yucatán and the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates provide details about the coming Summit. - May 11, 2019 - Yucatan Tourism Board
Nonprofit Releases 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 14-Year Data Set (2005 to 2018)
In 2018, canines killed 36 Americans, pit bulls contributed to 72% of these deaths. Over the last 14 years, canines killed 471 Americans. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (311) and rottweilers (47), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - May 10, 2019 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Pillars of Strength Supporting and Empowering Resource Families and Youth in Care in Ventura County
Ventura County Children and Family Services highlights unexpected job program supporting resource families and youth – as a highlight of National Foster Care Month. - May 09, 2019 - Foster VC Kids
Children's Activities Galore Come to U.S. Veg Corp's Vegetarian Festival
If the Kumquat Kids Area sounds like a lot of kooky fun, that’s by design. It promises to be one of the most popular components of the ninth annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place May 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Attendees can... - May 09, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
J.C. Restoration Volunteers to Produce 109,000 Life-Saving Meals
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers will prepare 109,000 life-saving meals at this third FMSC... - May 08, 2019 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
APC by Schneider Electric Presents $10,000 to Wisconsin School for IT Makeover Contest
Does your school or district have a problem IT area that’s keeping your school from creating the best interactive learning environment? If so, plan to enter the 2019 K-12 IT Makeover Contest sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric’s IT Solutions for Education for a chance to win $10,000... - May 07, 2019 - APC by Schneider Electric
"Starsky and Hutch Next Gen" Book Brings Starsky and Hutch to New Generation of Fans
The legend of Starsky and Hutch continues in this Kindle book, "Starsky and Hutch Next Gen," exclusively at Amazon, by author Tammy Ruggles. - May 05, 2019 - Tammy Ruggles
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Calms Troubled Neighborhoods
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has long helped people by spreading calm through The Way to Happiness booklet. - May 04, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Disabilities to be Held May 19, 2019
Journey Found, Inc. is staging its 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk (Super Hero theme) on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 9:00 AM. The 5K race will be held at Nevers Park, Chief Ryan Way, South Windsor, CT. They hope to bring awareness of the intellectual and developmental disabilities community, by spreading the... - May 01, 2019 - Journey Found, Inc.
Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Announces the Launch of STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7(sm)
STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 is a virtual access mental health service that has been developed to support college and university students as they develop the coping skills needed to navigate through life’s challenges. STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 gives students another option to obtain counseling, therapy and provider services for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, PTSD due to sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. No insurance needed or accepted. - May 01, 2019 - Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 10-Year-Old Girl in Hawthorne, NJ
Valentina, a 10-year old girl living in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of her very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and... - May 01, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Alive from Oklahoma
Pregnancy resource centers, adoption/fostering support groups, mobile medical clinics for the uninsured and more will gather with Congressman Kevin Hern 12:30 Saturday, May 4th in Union High School Stadium (UMAC) to showcase free resources available to Tulsa and surrounding communities. They will simulcast "Alive from New York" with Focus on the Family from 1:30-3:30 celebrating life. - April 30, 2019 - Omega League Media
BookBildr Revolutionizes Custom Picture Books Creation
BookBildr.com makes it possible for anyone to create custom picture books for children using drag & drop, ready-made illustrations, Google fonts, and more. - April 30, 2019 - BookBildr
Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019
Author and award-winning editor Kim Childress joins Author Row for Reading Rocks in Rockford 2019, at the Krause Memorial Library in Rockford, MI, and she will be featuring The Legend of the Fairy Stones and other titles, with book-give-aways complements of Girls' Life Magazine and ChildressInk.com. - April 27, 2019 - Childress Ink
Teen Cancer America Announces New Advisory Council
Members Bring Influence, Visibility and Fundraising Expertise to TCA Mission Serving Teens and Young Adults with Cancer - April 25, 2019 - Teen Cancer America
State and County Officials and Top Business Leaders Will Attend Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala April 27, 2019
Maryland dignitaries including Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) will speak at the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Saturday, April 27. County officials and... - April 25, 2019 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Spotlight on Over 40 Businesses Supporting Resource Families in Ventura County; Businesses Provide Discounts to Resource Families Caring for Children and Teens
Foster VC Kids "Businesses With Heart" program shows how local businesses are stepping up to encourage and support youth and the resource families caring for them. - April 25, 2019 - Foster VC Kids
British Children's Musical Group "Kids United" Send Official Warning to French Copycat Children's Band to Stop Promoting Their Musical Group Under the Same Name
The British children's musical group, "Kids United," have formally warned the French company, "Warner Music France," and the "Warner Music Group," and given a final ultimatum or face legal action if they do not stop stalking and infringing on their Band Name, "Kids United." The named companies do this by promoting their children's musical group under the same name, and in a copycat manner, and passing them off as the original "Kids United." - April 22, 2019 - Bangin' Records
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Deer Park, WI
Nolan, an 8-year old boy living in Deer Park, Wisconsin, has received a very generous $10,000 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Vision Unbound Offers Free Event to Support Children
Nonprofit hosts simulcast designed to provide information for families, churches, and professionals on how to best assist children impacted by adoption and foster care. - April 17, 2019 - The Vision Unbound Project
MarbleJam Kids Dinner Benefit - Celebrating the Music of Life
MarbleJam Kids 12th Annual Dinner Benefit - Celebrating the Music of Life Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675 will host MarbleJam Kids, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, "Celebrating the Music of Life," benefit dinner event. Live entertainment by The Willies with Willie Wilson MC and special celebrity guests. - April 12, 2019 - MarbleJam Kids Inc.
Formerly Homeless Drug-Addicted Felon Writes His 2nd Book on Breaking Free from Living Life as a Victim with the Intent to Empower Other Trauma Victims to do the Same
Mark Crandall wrote "Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future" to share his message of overcoming his childhood trauma and using it to fuel the creation of an amazing life. - April 11, 2019 - 3 Fold Wellness, LLC
Lynn Allen, LCSW Recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lynn Allen, LCSW of Palm Beach, Florida has been recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social work. About Lynn Allen, LCSW Lynn Allen is a Social Worker... - April 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day
Funds Will Support Siblings of Children Coping with Serious Illness - April 10, 2019 - Beads of Courage, Inc.