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The Niles Foundation's HFP Receives Grant to Improve Healthy Food Access in Local Community
The Halo Food Project was among 134 grantees announced today as receiving financial assistance awards through the 2021 round of America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative’s (HFFI) Targeted Small Grants Program. Funding for the HFFI grants program is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 134 projects received a total of $22.6 million in financial assistance awards. - July 13, 2022 - The Niles Foundation
Micron Technology & STE(A)M Truck Host a Free 2-Day Technology Camp at Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta
STE(A)M Truck is excited to partner with Micron Technology to deliver the first ever Atlanta-based Chip Camp, a free 2 day STEM camp for students from the Atlanta area. Micron Technology has hosted Chip Camp for the past 20 years at their U.S. headquarters in Boise, Idaho and STE(A)M Truck is... - July 12, 2022 - STE(A)M Truck
Continued Cuts to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Frustrate Physical Therapy Leaders, Underscore Need for Congress to Act
CY2023 Proposed MPFS Rule again calls for payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite a long history of harmful cuts amidst increased patient need - July 11, 2022 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Shaw 3 Law Firm is Now Taking on Clients for CPS Defense Cases
Shaw 3 Law Firm (S3LF) is proud to announce they now represent clients dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS). Walter Shaw, Managing Attorney and Founding attorney of Shaw 3 Law Firm, (S3LF) found there is an immediate need in providing legal representation in the fields of Child Protective... - July 10, 2022 - Shaw 3 Law Firm
Unique Approach to Funeral Services Now Available in Sarasota & Naples, Florida
Sarasota and Naples are two of the newest locations for Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, Florida’s cremation and funeral services leader. - July 08, 2022 - Baldwin Brothers, A Funeral & Cremation Society
The Riverside County Workforce Development Board Honors Awardees of the 2022 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards
The Riverside County Workforce Development Board will be honoring ten (10) awardees of the 2022 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Youth Awards on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at March Field Air Museum. - July 07, 2022 - Riverside County Workforce Development
Healthy Kids Running Series Launches "Flavor Dash" with Celebrity Chef Aaron McCargo Jr.
A New Online Video Series Showcasing Easy & Healthy Recipes for Busy Families - July 06, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
Christ Church’s Signature Annual Gathering Welcomes Thousands for Prayerfest 2022
A day-long prayer and worship festival for the nation and world. - July 06, 2022 - Christ Church USA
NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom to Speak for the Rohingya People at Chicago Non-Profit
NBA player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom will address the genocide of the Rohingya people. The event has been collaboratively organized by the Rohingya community and is being held at FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America) in Chicago. “The Rohingya people have been persecuted for far too long. It is time that the people around the world stand up and call this what it is, a genocide. And I will be their voice,” Freedom said. - July 05, 2022 - Rohingya Women Development Network-RWDN
Veteran's Son with TBI Featured in SHIFT Magazine After Writing Children's Book
Veteran's Son Writes Children's Book After Auto Accident. - July 04, 2022 - Shift Magazine
AXIA Consulting, Inc. Announces Fanya O’Donoghue as Organizational Change Management (OCM) Practice Director
Fanya’s project leadership and distinct change management expertise has paved the way for her promotion to OCM Practice Director. - July 01, 2022 - AXIA Consulting
Rhonda Shear Brings Business & Heart to The Highlands
TV Star Rhonda Shear Moves to The Highlands. - July 01, 2022 - Shear Enterprises, LLC
James Sloan Supports Funding and Infrastructure Expansion for Public Safety Agencies as a Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, fully supports funding and will always be an advocate for public safety agencies to include police, fire, EMS, first responders, emergency communications centers, training facilities, and other public safety agencies, so that they are available to the citizens of Tennessee on a continuous daily basis 24/7, as well as, during crisis and disasters. - June 30, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Coffee Company Supporting Dog Rescues Throughout the U.S.
Specialty Coffee Company, The Bully Bean Coffee, has announced that a portion of their proceeds will go to help rescue dogs as well as police dogs and military dogs after retirement. Many rescues are in great need of funds so when The Bully Bean learned how great the need was, they were quick to... - June 26, 2022 - The Bully Bean
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild Builds & Donates (15) Bunkbeds for Ukrainian Refugee Families
The Greenville Woodworkers Guild builds bunk beds for families who fled the war in Ukraine and are resettling here in the Upstate of South Carolina. Engineered Sleep has donated 30 premium mattresses for the project. - June 26, 2022 - Greenville Woodworkers Guild
Dismas House Hosts Successful Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers Fundraiser, Exceeds $20,000
Dismas House, one of the largest residential reentry programs in Tennessee, announced today that it exceeded the goal for the first-ever Whiskey, Wine & Whiskers fundraiser. Launched to raise awareness of and funds for Dismas House, the event aimed to garner support its four programmatic... - June 26, 2022 - Dismas House of Nashville
James Sloan Takes Firm Stand on Issues Important to Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a conservative Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, announces his key platform issues as they align with the voters and approximately 100,000 citizens of eastern Williamson County, Tennessee, who reside in House District 63 stating that, "My stance on issues will always align with the majority of my constituents as I work to get issues and problems addressed while maintaining a balanced state budget and protection of our individual civil rights." - June 21, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Detroit-Local Marc Davis Publishes New Children's Book, "Finding Nylah's Superpowers," to Help Children Find Their Superpower
Finding Nylah’s Superpowers is a funny, compelling, and accessible story that teaches young children about self-worth, bravery, and celebrating their differences. - June 20, 2022 - Marc Davis
Skate Buds Fitness Camp Drastically Improves Youth Fitness Levels Through Innovative & Engaging Programming
In October 2021, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlanta contracted the consulting services of Aaron Johnson, a self-proclaimed kids’ fitness guru, to improve their students' results on the National Youth Fitness Assessment. Participants were organized into three groups according... - June 16, 2022 - Aaron Johnson Fitness Club International
You:Flourish Selects AppIt to Develop the First Wellness & Behavioral Health App Serving the LGBTQ+ Community
AppIt Ventures, an award-winning, woman-owned custom software development company, has been selected by You:Flourish to design the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application created specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Working with a team of wellness and behavioral... - June 16, 2022 - AppIt Ventures
Janora McDuffie & Wife Leila Ryan to Attend White House Pride Celebration
The 2022 Academy Awards voice announcer, Janora McDuffie, and LAPD SWAT Officer Leila Ryan joined the list of White House attendees for President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 15. McDuffie, as the first openly gay announcer for this year's 94th Academy Awards and Leila Ryan, as a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and the second woman in the organization's history. - June 16, 2022 - Janora McDuffie
NPA Candidate Tuan "TQ" Nguyen Formally Runs for Florida U.S. Senate
Today, Tuan "TQ" Nguyen has formally filed his candidacy for U.S. Senate in Florida. Nguyen, a no-party-affiliated candidate, is joining the race where the incumbent GOP Senator, Marco Rubio, and Dem Congresswoman Val Demings are the partisan front runners. Tuan "TQ" Nguyen... - June 13, 2022 - Tuan "TQ" Nguyen
Skin EX Introduces Their Latest Technology for Beauty Rejuvenation
Skin EX PlasmaGas Wand Technology is a unique cosmetic technology that utilizes hot (140 degrees Fahrenheit) Tesla coil sparks to burn and char the top layer of dead skin (stratum corneum). Thousands of tiny perforations, holes, or divots, gently pull and tug on each other during healing. This surface tension or compressive force creates the cosmetic appearance of an elastic nylon stocking: a slimmer, narrower, smoother, wrinkle-free facial surface, and a sleeker silhouette. - June 13, 2022 - Skin EX
Antelope Valley Conservancy Supports CESA Listing for Western Joshua tree
The CA Fish & Game Commission will meet June 15 to vote whether to provide CESA protection for the western Joshua trees. - June 11, 2022 - Antelope Valley Conservancy
AIDS Walk South Dallas 2022
11th Anniversary of AIDS Walk South Dallas - 5K Walk - Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8AM - June 11, 2022 - AIDS Walk South Dallas
Race Unity Day Conference Announced
The Bahá'ís of Scottsdale will be hosting a conference themed “Social Transformation and Promoting Race Amity in Education.” - June 09, 2022 - The Bahá'ís of Scottsdale
A New Book from Oaklea Press Purports to Offer a Way to End the Epidemic of Mass Shootings
The message of a book just released by Oaklea, entitled, “A No-Brainer Way to Stop the Killings,” is that our culture produces nihilists and mass murderers due a widely held, but erroneous belief. The author says a “no-brainer solution” would be simply to mount a national awareness campaign to communicate this. He maintains that the facts that would bring this change about have clearly been demonstrated by a large number of scientific studies. His book provides details. - June 07, 2022 - The Oaklea Press
Visional Supports Immersive Activation at 2022 Special Olympics Games
To project manage one of the largest activations ever produced on the ESPN’s Wide World of Sports campus, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games organizers turned to Visional, a multidisciplinary experience focused creative production agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. Visional is serving as the... - June 07, 2022 - Visional
International Non-Profit Cyber Institute Named as an NGO Partner with United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The Cyber Institute has recently been assessed and approved as a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partner. USAID selectively partners with development organizations working to make sustainable changes in local communities and around the world. Taylor Vance of the Cyber... - June 07, 2022 - Cyber Institute
Warriors Healing Network is Helping Combat Veterans and Police Officers with PTSD Get the Treatment They Deserve
Introduction of a new 501c3 Warriors Healing Network is set to help combat veterans and police officers get PTSD treatment using psychedelics. - June 06, 2022 - Warriors Healing Network
Sidekick Productions is Producing Their First Feature Film, the World’s First Queer, Fat-Positive Horror Film – And You Can Help
From the mind of Joshua R. Pangborn, creator of the queer hits Skeleton Crew and Demon Doctor, comes A Taste of Youth, co-directed by Pangborn and NBC’s The Voice’s Nakia. - June 05, 2022 - SideKick Productions
Embracing Diversity Through the Culinary Arts, Music, and Culture
Join Miami-Dade Vice Chairman Oliver Gilbert, III, the Hungry Black Man, the Center for Black Innovation, and the City of Miami Beach for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Food and Wine Festival which showcases the culinary skills and creations of some of the nation’s most celebrated black chefs and culinary artists. Attendees will have food encounters with chefs like Carla Hall, Marcus Samuelsson, Robert Butts, Christian Bell, Andrew Lloyd, Kris Kofi, Raheem Saley, Troy Tingling and Deborah VanTrece. - June 01, 2022 - The Center for Black Innovation
Teas Etc.’s PRIDE Green Tea Blend Does Double Duty Supporting Local and National Programs for LGBTQ Youth
Teas Etc. is brewing acceptance in their support of The Trevor Project and their local Fernandina Beach Pride Event with a colorful tea that is purple, delicious and gives back to LGBTQ Youth. - May 27, 2022 - Teas Etc., Inc.
The PAWS NY 2022 Annual Spring Benefit Raises $60,500 with Support from Community and Dedicated Volunteers
130 People Came Together at the Monarch Rooftop to Raise Funds and Awareness for People and Pets in Need. - May 26, 2022 - PAWS NY
Douglas Bell’s Debut Novel, “Cake Walk,” Receives Praise from Transgender Readers
Riveting story of authentic love, loss, and family with an underlying message that confronts conformity and promotes radical self-acceptance. - May 26, 2022 - Douglas Bell Books
Workout to Save Lives - Liam's Life WOD
May 25, gyms around the world do Liam’s workout in honor of 15-month Liam Kowal who was killed by a drunk driver. Over 100 gyms worldwide participating in the workout in 2022; from gyms in southern California, like Krav Maga Worldwide, Crossfit Horsepower, Crossfit to the Core, Crossfit Coveted, Crossfit Downtown Santa Ana, to gyms all over the US and throughout parts of Europe. - May 25, 2022 - Liams Life Foundation
Judson Press Book Examines Cultural Impact on Youth Faith Formation in Congregations
Faith Formation and Christian Education experts Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield and Dr. Denise Janssen collaborate to provide a research-based, practical resource to aid faith communities seeking improved relevance and relationship with African American youth. Based upon research and personal... - May 25, 2022 - Judson Press
Her Excellency Ambassador María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, Former President of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Joins World Sustainability Forum
Her Excellency Ambassador María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, former President of the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (2018 - 2019) joined the Board of Patrons of the World Sustainability Forum. - May 25, 2022 - World Sustainability Forum
Our Village Closet Celebrates 1st Anniversary of the Resource Center Serving Youth Affected by Foster Care in Sonoma County, CA
Our Village Closet (OVC) is a dedicated team of advocates, committed to strengthening the foster community in Sonoma County by providing relevant supplies and support to youth (ages 0-25) and their caregivers impacted by the welfare system. By fostering connections to essential supplies, support, and resources, they hope to help create felt safety, nurturing relationships, and a sense of belonging. This June, they celebrate 1 year serving foster youth at their Resource Center. - May 25, 2022 - Our Village Closet
Living Advantage, Inc. Hosts "Mixer That Matters" for Foster Youth with Celebrity Guests in Beverly Hills
LA, Inc. will be hosting a fundraiser, "The Mixer that Matters" on May 26th in honor of Foster Youth Month to specifically celebrate the resilient young people in the Foster Care system, hosted by Chad L. Coleman, actor on the award-winning series The Walking Dead. Representatives and... - May 25, 2022 - Living Advantage Inc.
Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville Launches First-Ever Bourbon Raffle
17 Rare Bourbons will be Raffled in 5 Lots including Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23. - May 25, 2022 - Catholic Education Foundation
Blue Shark Vodka Partners with No. 44 Ryan Ellis in Xfinity Series in Charlotte
Blue Shark Vodka is proud to support Ryan Ellis and his No. 44 Chevy Camaro for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 28. - May 24, 2022 - Daytoon, Inc.
NJ Ombudsman Hosting Webinar: the 25 Most Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them
The NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman and FACE NJ present advocate Eric Carlson to discuss common long-term care problems and how to resolve them. - May 24, 2022 - NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Agbeyegbe Hays Appointed Chair of AICPA’s PCPS Executive Committee
Agbeyegbe Hays is the first sole practitioner and the first Black female CPA to chair the PCPS Executive Committee. - May 23, 2022 - Hays CPA
Balto Token Launched with Plans to Change Crypto for Good
Altcoin Balto Token brings charity to crypto with 2% donated to animal organizations. - May 22, 2022 - Balto Token
Judy Garland's 100th Birthday Bash Introducing Debbie Wileman
It’s the worldwide celebration of the 100th Birthday of one of the Greatest Performers of our time, starring overnight internet sensation Debbie Wileman in an uncanny recreation of the sound of Judy Garland. Wileman has gained over 1 million online views for her spot-on recreation of Judy Garland and she is now, direct from London, onstage to dazzle Judy’s fans as well as her new followers. Fresh off her newest album release, “I’m Still Here” orchestrated, conducted & produced by Steve Orich. - May 20, 2022 - Stander Group Inc.
Switzer Learning Center Students Participate in Annual Special Olympics Day Activities
Students of all learning abilities participate in a one-day Special Olympics event held in Torrance, CA. - May 20, 2022 - Switzer Learning Center
Sunflowers for Ukraine: Harris Seeds Donates $20,000 to Ukrainian Relief Efforts
Since March, Harris Seeds has been assisting in the Ukrainian relief effort through a new campaign, Sunflowers for Ukraine. Through the campaign, which ran for the entire month of March before picking back up mid-April, Harris Seeds has donated 100% of proceeds from their online Sunflowers for... - May 20, 2022 - Harris Seeds
On Mental Health Action Day, a TEDx Talk That Provides a Behavioral Recipe for Burnout Prevention
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr's TEDx talk just went live. In it she talks about burnout being like a Baked Alaska. She then provides CEOs, Managers and families the ingredients for how to prevent burnout. The most important part though is the recipe, the action plan for how take these ingredients and make a behavioral change plan that will help families, society and the economy. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today is Mental Health Action Day. This talk is the key to action. - May 19, 2022 - Dr. Jacqueline Kerr
Founder of Youth Emergency Shelter Receives Young Leader Award
The Texas Woman’s Foundation Awards Stacy Johnson. - May 19, 2022 - Central Texas Table of Grace