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The Gateway Family YMCA Encourages Parents to Focus on Water Safety
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety. - June 28, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Recognized as 82nd DIG Innovation Network YMCA
YMCA Named Diversity, Inclusion and Global Innovation Network YMCA - June 25, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
North American One-Armed Golfer Association Golf Tournament
The North American One-Armed Golfer Association is holding a Tournament in Tampa at Innisbrook Resort that began on June 23, 2019 and will conclude 4 days later. This is a group of disabled golfers with phenomenal stories of resilience. - June 24, 2019 - North American One-Armed Golfer Association
Life Fest Will Provide Free Mental Health Counseling in Kansas City
Two Missouri Mental Health Providers Team Up to Reverse Suicide Trends in the Midwest. - June 23, 2019 - Signature Psychiatric Hospital
The Gateway Family YMCA’s CEO, Krystal R. Canady, Receives Good Scout Award
YMCA Chief Executive Officer Honored at Awards Dinner - June 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces The Dudley House Veterans Transitional Housing Program
YMCA Partners with the City to Offer Veterans Housing Program in Plainfield - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Learn to Ride a Bike
YMCA Provides Bicycle Education Program - June 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
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
Reclaim Pride Coalition Announces "Queer Liberation March" in New York City: People’s Protest March Planned for Sunday, June 30, 2019
The Queer Liberation March steps off from Sheridan Square at 9:30 a.m., June 30th and proceeds up 6th Avenue. There will be a midpoint gathering in Bryant Park at 11 a.m. where supporters are welcome to meet up before joining the march. The march will end with a Rally in Central Park's Great Lawn at 1 pm with disability access on the corner of East 85th Street & 5th Ave. - June 15, 2019 - Reclaim Pride Coalition
NSSF and NCPC’s McGruff® Animated Gun Safety Videos, Named Bronze Telly Winners in Social Responsibility in Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is pleased to announce its McGruff® on Gun Safety videos in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Not Cool, Kyle and Molly's Mischief, have each been awarded Bronze Tellys in the Social Responsibility category for Branded... - June 14, 2019 - National Crime Prevention Council
Citizens for Queens Announces Campaign to Restore Accountability to Local Politics
Democratic multi-candidate committee formed to support candidates who will focus on constructive solutions to problems facing the borough and expand opportunity for all through inclusive growth - June 12, 2019 - Citizens for Queens
Midlands Opportunity Job Fair Looks to Change Lives
Prosper Strong Foundation, Ynotu2, Saving our Sons and WFMV present Midlands Opportunity Job Fair, providing employment opportunity for those who are unemployed and under employed. Whether that barrier is no work experience, lack of transportation, criminal background or a disability, all members... - June 07, 2019 - Ynotu2 Inc.
Pronouncement in El Salvador Deems Forests to be Living Entities
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a pronouncement deeming that “forests are living entities.” The pronouncement also states that each person must commit to caring for, preserving, and respecting forests and to promoting concrete... - June 07, 2019 - Earth Law Center
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Celebrates 10th Annual Hemp History Week
Grassroots Hemp Supporters Take Action to Support the “Return of the Plant!” After Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Legalized Hemp Farming after 80+ Years of Prohibition. - May 30, 2019 - U.S. Hemp Roundtable
The LATCo Network - the Country’s First Federated Body for Local Authority Trading Companies is Formed
Due to growing budget constraints within Local Authorities, a commercial subculture has been steadily growing throughout the country. The businesses that have been set up as a result are called Local Authority Trading Companies or LATCos for short. They are an alternative services delivery model... - May 30, 2019 - LATCo
Global Peace Foundation Malaysia Lights up Sarawakian Village with Solar Energy
In the small village of Sion in Sarawak, 45 families have been living without electricity for the past 27 years. Through Global Peace Foundation Malaysia's All-Lights Village initiative, the solar energy was brought to relieve the energy poverty in Sion. - May 25, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded one-year, $5,000 grants for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their adult education, ESOL, and family literacy students. These mini-grants, awarded by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida Literacy Coalition, integrate health and nutrition information into the programs’ curriculum. - May 25, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Alliance Opposes Legislation to Roll Back Site Neutral Reforms
H.R. 2552 threatens to raise healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers, fuel consolidation, and decrease transparency. - May 24, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Publisher Confirmed for First Earth Law Legal Textbook
Today, Earth Law Center finalized a contract with Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, U.S., of the famed “red and black” Aspen Casebook Series, to publish the first ever law school textbook on Earth Law, including the Rights of Nature movement, entitled "Earth Law: Emerging Ecocentric Law." - May 23, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Florida Blue Foundation Recognized as 2019 Outstanding Community Partner at Florida Literacy Awards
The Florida Blue Foundation received the Outstanding Community Partner Award at the 2019 FloridaLiteracy Conference, which was held on May 1-3rd at the Daytona Beach Plaza Resort. Florida Blue has been a generous supporter and leader in promoting literacy and health literacy since it became the... - May 23, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
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
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor
New Classes Offered at U.S. Veg Corp's Vegetarian Fest Next Weekend
A galaxy of new vegan stars has recently been added to the presenters’ roster at the 9th annual New York Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place May 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Headlining the Banana Stage (for health and wellness presentations) is Derek Goodwin, who has... - May 12, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
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.
Hot Topics at U.S. Veg Corp's 9th Annual NYC Veg Food Fest
The multi-faceted Gabriel Cousens, an ivy-trained M.D., an ordained rabbi, a Native American sundancer, and author of 13 internationally acclaimed books--will be just one of the keynote speakers appearing at the 9th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, May 18-19, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in... - May 01, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
AmazingRibs.com Unveils Picks for "15 Best New BBQ and Grilling Products" of 2019
With summer right around the corner, AmazingRibs.com, a premier online BBQ and grilling resource, has just announced its list of “AmazingRibs.com’s 15 Best New BBQ and Grilling Products of 2019.” In addition to these Best New Product winners, the experts at AmazingRibs.com have... - April 29, 2019 - AmazingRibs.com
BGCMLA Commemorates Ongoing Partnership with L.A. Chargers with Ribbon Cutting of Athletic Field and Teen Center
Chargers’ corporate partner Bob’s Discount Furniture joins ongoing renovations at BGCMLA Watts/Willowbrook and Challengers Clubhouses. - April 26, 2019 - The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles
Camarillo Tourism Organization Unveils New Website
VisitCamarillo.com Debuts New User Experience and Correlating Promotion. - April 25, 2019 - Camarillo Hotel & Tourism Association
New Video Explores Dangers of BUI
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons® under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. - April 21, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of John Powers, Deloitte Chief Corporate Development Officer, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - April 17, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
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
What is BUI? Video Answers Key Questions.
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts Its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons® Under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - April 14, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
WishYoo Awarded Patent for a Collaborative e-Greeting Card
WishYoo, a leading platform that replicates the experience of traditional greeting cards, announced that it has been granted the U.S. Patent No. US10235131B2, for a communally constructed electronic card. Now everyone can participate in the same WishYoo card using their own hand-writing, audio messages, and pictures. - April 08, 2019 - More Trees, Inc.
New Situational Awareness Video for Boaters
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® Under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - April 07, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Last Chance to Participate in April 6 Zonta Douglas County Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Annual Trivia Event raises money to help fund scholarships and grants that improve the lives of women and children, both locally and at the international level. - April 04, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
"America’s Hidden Health Crisis" Heads for Congress on April 3rd Demanding Action for Millions with ME/CFS
Hundreds of severely ill people with ME/CFS, caregivers, allies, scientists, and clinicians from across the country are heading for Capitol Hill on April 3rd to urge Congress to give us hope, and fully fund ME/CFS medical research and education programs. The CDC has called ME/CFS “America’s hidden health crisis.” - April 03, 2019 - Solve ME/CFS Initiative
Empowering Women in Industry Launches Empowering Women Podcast
The Empowering Women Podcast will be hosting a launch party on Thursday April 4th at 5:00 pm CDT. If you’re in the Madison area and would like to attend, get your tickets and join the fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-party-empowering-women-in-industry-podcast-tickets-57803865919 - April 03, 2019 - Empowering Women in Industry
Westchester Academy of International Studies PTA Awarded Google and National PTA Grant to Address Digital Safety
Westchester Academy of International Studies PTA has been awarded a $1,000 grant from National PTA® and Google to provide parents with the resources they need to answer practical questions about digital safety and citizenship. The grant will be used to host a Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop... - April 01, 2019 - Westchester Academy PTA
New Video – Electronic Navigation with GPS
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts Its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® Under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - March 31, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia Applauds the Passage of SB 48
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia applauds the passage of SB 48. The bill will, among other things, define Dyslexia in Georgia code and provide screening for kindergarten students and some 1st through 3rd grade students. The bill will now be sent to Governor Kemp’s desk. “Senate Bill 48... - March 30, 2019 - Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
Environmental Leaders in El Salvador Announce Campaign to Give Legal Rights to Natural Forests
Today, a coalition of environmental and social leaders - including lawyers, engineers, and university students - announced the formation of a group called Yes for the Rights of Nature (“Sí por los Derechos de la Naturaleza”). The group’s first campaign is to recognize El Salvador’s natural forests as living entities possessing fundamental rights. - March 30, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Earth Law Center Launches Community Toolkit for Rights of Nature
Today, Earth Law Center (ELC) announces the launch of a Community Toolkit for Rights of Nature as a free tool for local communities wishing to strengthen their protection of Nature. - March 28, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.® Celebrates 50th Anniversary: Founders, Members Return to Winston-Salem to Celebrate a Golden Legacy of Perseverance by Virtue
Hundreds to descend upon the city of Winston-Salem, NC for a series of events between March 27 - April 4 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.®., including the unveiling and dedication of a monument on the campus of Winston Salem State University, a Youth Empowerment Summit, and the announcement of a substantial scholarship endowment the organization will pledge to the university where it was founded. - March 27, 2019 - Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.®
Stand-Up Paddleboard Safety Video Premieres
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. - March 25, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to Host Transgender Day of Visibility Event
A panel event and open house where Lehigh Valley residents can learn about transgender people and the issues that are important to them. - March 20, 2019 - Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
AMITY Condemns Terrorist Attack on New Zealand Mosques
AMITY condemns the heinous terrorist attacks on two New Zealand Mosques. They urge the Muslim community to remain calm and resist any provocation which will only serve the interests of the terrorists who wish to cause hate and division within the larger Muslim community. AMITY expresses its deep sympathy and stands in solidarity with the people, government and Muslim community of New Zealand, offering its heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent who were killed. - March 18, 2019 - AMITY
New Boating Video: Safety Tips for Paddle Sports
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - March 17, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Payment Reforms in President’s FY2020 Budget
The Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers, employers and patient advocacy groups established to address growing access to care issues driven by disparities in payment rates for identical clinical services provided in different healthcare settings... - March 13, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
"Wear a Life Jacket!" Video Premieres
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - March 11, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Empowering a Billion Women, Inc. Celebrates International Woman’s Day with the Announcement of a Key New Leadership Hire at SXSW United Nations Social Media Zone
Ingrid Vanderveldt prepares EBW for growth and scale; Chandini Portteus enters leadership in the for-profit tech space - March 08, 2019 - Empowering a Billion Women by 2020