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Mission San Gabriel Arcángel Gala Celebrates 250 Years of Community
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, the oldest structure in Los Angeles County, the San Gabriel Mission Church parish community will host a gala to mark this historic milestone. - March 25, 2022 - San Gabriel Mission Church
The Gospel Preached in Asia by Evangelist Uche Christian
Evangelist Uche Christian, sponsored by the Onyx House, Indianapolis, is preaching at 3 events in India and Nepal during the Easter celebrations. Thousands of people are expected to attend these meetings with many making first-time decisions for Christ. - March 21, 2022 - Onyx Evangelistic Association
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier Receives 2022 Carter G. Woodson Award of Merit
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Levi Frazier was named the recipient of the 2022 Carter Godwin Woodson Award of Merit. - March 17, 2022 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Healthy Kids Running Series Tackling Childhood Health Issues in Over 350 U.S. Towns & Cities
As pandemic restrictions lift and parents and children resume more of their activities, there’s one national nonprofit leading the charge to promote, educate and advocate for children to have a healthy and active lifestyle. Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a national nonprofit based in the Philly/tri-state area with over 350 participating U.S. cities and towns, and the organization is excited to announce that this year they will be expanding to Europe. - March 16, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series
GivingTuesday Announces Two New Board Members, Jeffrey L. Bradach and Sara Lomelin
GivingTuesday announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Jeffrey L. Bradach and Sara Lomelin, bringing the total number of board members to twelve. “GivingTuesday is a dynamic, evolving movement, and as we look forward to GivingTuesday’s next ten years and... - March 16, 2022 - GivingTuesday
Charlottesville Ministry Expedites Aid to Ukrainian Refugees
Ukrainian refugees are receiving relief aid and safe accommodation in Eastern and Western Europe thanks to organizations assisted by Charlottesville ministry, Christian Aid Mission. In three emergency response centers, an organization in Spain is poised to take in refugees as the country expects to receive approximately 750,000 refugees from Ukraine. Those wanting a prompt and secure way to help Ukrainian refugees visit www.christianaid.org/helpukraine. - March 16, 2022 - Christian Aid Mission
Multi-Time World Enduro Champion David Knight Partners with Classic Car Club to Form New, International Team
Knight and CCC to Go Head-to-Head Against Major Factories and Established Teams to Demonstrate a Ravenous Appetite for Victory is Most Important - March 14, 2022 - Classic Car Club
STEM Center for Strength Special Event - Recovery Over Time Panel
On 05.07.19, two students from STEM School Highlands Ranch, targeted students with gun violence, killing one 18-year-old male, Kendrick Castillo, and severely injuring eight other students. In response to the needs and request of this impacted community, STEM Center for Strength is hosting a panel, “Recovery Over Time,” with survivors of mass gun violence. The discussion will be centered around what trauma recovery looks like at different points of time from a survivor's perspective. - March 14, 2022 - STEM Center for Strength
Astronada, Creative Production Agency, Work was Honored with American Advertising ADDY Award - “Latinx Heritage Month” Campaign Wins Gold
Astronada, a full-service, creative production agency, is pleased to announce the, “Ponle Color: TBS, TNT and truTV Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month,” spot celebrating the Latinx community was honored with a Regional Gold ADDY Award in the Television Spot Category. The American... - March 14, 2022 - Astronada
Free App, ADHDOutLoud, Launched by Dr. Alice Vo Edwards of The CEO Within LLC
ADHD expert and tech entrepreneur, Dr. Alice Vo Edwards, launches ADHDOutLoud, a new, free mobile app to provide free online support for ADHD. Dr. Alice Vo Edwards, founder of The CEO Within LLC, has just launched a free mobile app, ADHDOutLoud, now available for pre-order in the Apple app store,... - March 12, 2022 - Alerive Inc.
Helping Ukrainian Refugees Through Soccer: Deploying Soccer Missionaries to Help Ukrainian Refugees in Poland and Slovakia
The International non-profit organization known as “The Global Foundation for Peace through Soccer,” plans to deploy a team of soccer missionaries to Poland and Slovakia soon. Those soccer missionaries expect to operate a series of free soccer clinics for the Ukrainian children who are... - March 12, 2022 - The Global Foundation for Peace through Soccer
Colon Cancer Screening Rates in African American Communities are Low, but Second Generation FIT by Pinnacle BioLabs is Improving Adherence
Medical inequality and racial disparities in the United States of America is real, and combined with a cancer who preys on African Americans at disproportionately high rates is devastating black communities. Preaching colonoscopy to a disadvantaged population - a population that has less access to quality healthcare than their white counterparts, a population that is historically under or uninsured, is at a minimum not helpful, and at worst negligent. - March 11, 2022 - Pinnacle BioLabs
Online Education Stands with Ukraine
Coursera and edX (2U) are ensuring that Ukrainians will have access to the knowledge required to rebuild their homeland and bring Ukraine forward to a brighter future. - March 11, 2022 - United Ukrainian University
Vivian C. Dean Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Vivian C. Dean of Ellenwood, Georgia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the nonprofit field. About Vivian C. Dean Vivian C. Dean is the founder of Success Leadership... - March 11, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Calling All Dog Lovers: The Success Corps Announces Its New Mission, How Looking Through the Eyes of a Canine Can Emotionally Bond Dog and Human for Life
The Success Corps is proud to announce, in collaboration with World Renowned Animal Behaviorist, David Kurlander, the release of his highly anticipated book, "Through The Eyes Of A Canine." - March 09, 2022 - The Success Corps
Daniel Gracie Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Opens in Hyannis
Daniel Gracie Academy offers a variety of fitness classes for adults and children of all experience levels. Classes include jiu jitsu, muay thai, kickboxing, bootcamp and special workshops that focus on improving one’s health and wellbeing. The kids’ program starts at age 4 with the Little Warriors program–offering students a jump start on learning the basics of staying active and making positive choices. - March 09, 2022 - Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis
Contemporary Art Installation, Traveler’s Bundles, Overlooks Downtown Los Angeles
Visitors along one of America’s Most Scenic Drives, had a new and unexpected site to see on Friday, March 4, 2022. A, one-day, onsite pop-up contemporary art installation by artist, Daniela Soberman, was placed on a cliff-side outcrop overlooking Downtown Los Angeles. Her installation called... - March 09, 2022 - Daniela Soberman
Beneficial Content Debuts Book, "African American Inventor Package: The Unsung Heroes of Science and Innovation" by Author Philip Franklin
The company has launched the book which shines the spotlight on the scientific achievements and contributions of various black innovators who should hold center-stage in the US history narrative. - March 08, 2022 - Beneficial Content, LLC
LCBM 2022 Spring Scholarships Awarded: an Investment in Our People
2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to bring scholarships and educational opportunities to diverse communities nationwide. They have recently awarded seventeen scholarships to students attending 4-year colleges. - March 08, 2022 - 2020 Companies
Proceeds from New Pint Bottles to Benefit Shark Research
50 cents from each bottle sold will go to The Atlantic Shark Institute. - March 07, 2022 - Daytoon, Inc.
From Trenton House Publishing: Children's Picture Book Broaches Era's Racist Attitudes and Actions/John Muir and the National Parks
Conservationist John Muir is lauded as Father of the National Parks, but is that the whole story? Nine-year-old Sophia travels back in time with a prospector and his trusty mule to discover Muir's love for nature (especially California's Yosemite region). Sophia also learns about the era's attitudes and mistreatment towards Native Americans. A "Must read" - P. Reefer, Reedsy Discovery Reviews. Now at Amazon and select booksellers. More info/author contact at CasettaKids.com - March 07, 2022 - CasettaKids LLC
AWHONN and Huggies® Provide Equitable Care in Nursing Resources to Benefit All Birthing Women
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), with support from the Huggies® Brand through an educational grant, has launched the Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Framework, Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline, and Toolkit. These resources identify the essential aspects of respectful care needed to improve the birth experiences of people receiving health care in maternity settings and provide tools that providers can leverage. - March 04, 2022 - Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Veterans Growing America and The Rosie Network Kick-Off Veterans Business Expo Series at AAFES Exchange, Fort Hood
Come out on April 2, 2022 (9 am - 4 pm) as Veterans Growing America and The Rosie Network presents AAFES Veteran Business Expo at The Fort Hood Main Exchange Bldg. 4250, Clear Creek Blvd., Ft. Hood, TX 76544. - March 04, 2022 - The Rosie Network
Tampa Crossroads’ CEO Gwendolyn Green Named Lightning Community Hero
The Tampa Bay Lightning named Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer Gwendolyn Green, LMHC, MCAP, as its 477th Lightning Community Hero, during the first period of the Tuesday, March 1, game against the Ottawa Senators. Green, joined by Tampa Crossroads’ Rapid Rehousing Program... - March 04, 2022 - Tampa Crossroads
Crowned Free’s Fashion Show and Spring Line Launch
Fashion event to benefit victims of human trafficking. - March 03, 2022 - Crowned Free
Join the Remedy Pilates & Barre Community and Move for Confidence - a Body Positivity Fitness Event in Scottsdale
Movemeant Foundation, a non-profit organization, and Remedy Pilates & Barre, a locally owned Pilates and fitness studio, are bringing back an empowering body-positive fundraising event, "Move for Confidence," to Scottsdale on Saturday, March 26 at 8 am. Empowering women to use... - March 02, 2022 - Remedy Pilates LLC
Casting Director/Producer Sharon King Releases Her First Children's Book, "My Beautiful Brown Rainbow!"
Sharon King & Producing Partner Blake Roberts have collaborated on a children's picture/coloring book highlighting adoption, family DNA & establishing identity. - March 02, 2022 - Sharon King
Dana M. Huddleston-Cameron Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Dana M. Huddleston-Cameron of Lorain, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of business services. About Dana M. Huddleston-Cameron Dana M. - March 01, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Announcing Official Launch of The Bridge Directory: Connecting Families of Color with Birth Professionals of Color
The Bridge Directory Will Celebrate Web Launch on March 11th with Virtual Event Featuring Keynote Speaker Activist Tamika Mallory. - February 26, 2022 - The Bridge Directory, LLC
From a Youth Shelter to The Inc. 5000, Bay Area Business Owner, Natasha Miller, Releases Memoir Titled, "Relentless: Homeless Teen to Achieving the Entrepreneur Dream"
Founder and CEO of Entire Productions, Natasha Miller, will be releasing her first book, a memoir called Relentless: Homeless Teen to Achieving The Entrepreneur Dream, on March 22, 2022, on the Poignant Press imprint. - February 26, 2022 - Natasha Miller
Jamaican Actor Musician Everton E-Dee Dennis Wraps New Film, "Temperature Rising," and Readies New Album
E-Dee Dancehall Celebrity Ready got the world. - February 24, 2022 - Unseen Lab
Glatt Kosher Passover Seders 2022 at Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, NYC Kosher Restaurant in Manhattan
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar has been serving glatt kosher, prepaid Passover Seders and meals for 20 years. Talia's will once again be serving all Pesach Seders and meals for 2022. They will be fully Kosher for Pesach for the entire holiday, including open all of Chol Hamoed. - February 24, 2022 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Dr. Mary Galant Celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Mary J. Gallant of Glassboro, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of Distinction for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized). Each quarter, the publication chooses four women for its distinction award. These four noteworthy women deserve... - February 22, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Once Homeless Dogs, Now Service Dogs
Rescued dogs get a second chance as service dogs for people experiencing disabilities. Once surrendered, after months of training, 6 dogs graduate as service dogs. They are ready for their new life, helping a person with a disability gain independence, security, and confidence. Medical Mutts Service Dogs is celebrating their new teams in their upcoming graduation ceremony. - February 19, 2022 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
Young Gen Z Brand Soda Launches at Douglas.de
A series of worldwide launches, thousands of loyal fans, millions of TikTok views, bright aesthetics and great products - this is a glimpse into past two years of Soda success story. Soda is not polished, dull or arrogant. It is not a brand that tells you what to do, it only makes suggestions. - February 19, 2022 - Soda
"No FREE Attention for Women" Audiobook to be Released on May 2, 2022 on Audible.com
Should women have to pay men for access to their non-sexual time, attention, and companionship? Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie says "Yes. In certain situations and scenarios, yes. Very much so." Currie dives into this topic and similar topics in his fifth audiobook, "No FREE Attention: How Women use The Possibility of Sex to Manipulate Naïve and Lustful Men," will become available to the general public on Monday, May 2, 2022 on Audible.com and Amazon.com. - February 14, 2022 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Big Changes Coming to the Youth Esports Industry
The North American Esports League was founded to create an opportunity for Elementary and Middle School Aged gamers to play each other in a competitive environment. Players compete in Team Esports Seasons with 8 weeks of matches and 2 weeks of playoffs which lead to the Esports World Series annually to decide who is the best in North America. - February 10, 2022 - North American Esports League
Navneet Goenka CEO Glitzkoin, Organizes Thailand Charity Program
Navneet Goenka organizes a charity event in Thailand. With the objective of serving 50,000 healthy meals to needy Thais, the Glitzkoin CEO is ready to follow all pandemic restrictions deployed by the Thai government. - February 10, 2022 - Glitzkoin
Sex Trafficking Statistics 2022 Worldwide (Bedbible.com Reveals)
Bedbible.com spent 2 months doing an in-depth report about worldwide sex trafficking. They gathered data from 172 countries, and analyzed 109,216 identified victims. - February 10, 2022 - Bedbible.com
Attend a Free Love and Healing with the Beluga Whales Meditation Feb. 11 in Honor of Valentine's Day
World renowned spiritual teacher and healer of 49 years, Laurie Grant, also known as Maa Uri, is joining with Suzanne Steinert, Founder of the Beluga Whale Alliance to facilitate a Love and Heal the Belugas meditation and virtual event on Fri., Feb. 11 at 10:00 am Pacific time, in honor of upcoming Valentines day. - February 08, 2022 - SaveAnimalsFund.com
GivingTuesday Announces Two New Global Hubs in Africa and India and Added Staff to Deepen the Movement’s Impact Worldwide
The organization expands its global staff to accelerate innovation and collaboration in the social sector. - February 07, 2022 - GivingTuesday
William Meredith Foundation Establishes the First Annual Nancy Frankel Artist Award
The William Meredith Foundation has established an annual award to honor the legacy of Nancy Frankel, beloved teacher, foundation board member and world-class painter and sculptor. The 2022 award has been presented to Brisueno. - February 05, 2022 - The William Meredith Foundation
St. Cecilia Church to Raise Funds for "Lift Them Up" Program in El Barrio
St. Cecilia to launch “Lift Them Up” program to provide access to the handicapped and infirm of El Barrio Community. - February 03, 2022 - St. Ceilia and Holy Agony Church
Adult Fantasy Novel Walks the Line of Vengeance and Redemption
Morgan James’ new release, "Chasing the Darkness: A Novel," by Cassie Sanchez, tells the story of an assassin obsessed with revenge who must choose between the path of vengeance or redemption. - February 01, 2022 - Cassie Sanchez
Strather Academy Providing Black Wealth Matters Seminars During Black History Month
Black Wealth seems to be a missing objective in American Black culture. Black Wealth does Matters and Strather Academy will give the tools needed to foster financial stability in urban communities. - February 01, 2022 - Strather Academy
ST. MARK VILLAGE SAYS FAREWELL TO CEO
Second-generation leader to retire, while family is four generations deep at St. Mark Village. St. Mark Village looks to future as it remains a community of "harmony." Note: Gorddard is CQ. - February 01, 2022 - St. Mark Village
xSuite Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Projects
In the company’s “Reforesting to Protect the Environment and the Climate” project, every document processed in the cloud will contribute to the planting of a tree. - January 30, 2022 - xSuite Group GmbH
Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Hold Open House on Antisemitism Awareness
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) will hold a special open house at the end of January. - January 29, 2022 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Patrick Henry College Alumnus Simon Sefzik Becomes the Youngest Senator on Record in Washington State
Patrick Henry College alumnus Simon Sefzik (’21) became the youngest senator on record in Washington state history when he was appointed by the Whatcom County Council to represent the 42nd district earlier this month. Sefzik was appointed as the Washington State Senator for the 42nd... - January 28, 2022 - Patrick Henry College
"The Police Are Not Your Friends," Thomas B. Fitzgerald Warns in New Book
Thomas B. Fitzgerald blends guidance, cautionary tales in guide to surviving police encounters. - January 26, 2022 - Thomas Fitzgerald