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GivingTuesday Announces Two New Global Hubs in Africa and India and Added Staff to Deepen the Movement’s Impact Worldwide

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

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

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

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

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 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

MIND 24-7 Opens Second Location to Provide Immediate Access to Behavioral Health Services

MIND 24-7 Opens Second Location to Provide Immediate Access to Behavioral Health Services

New Service Center in Mesa, Arizona will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - January 25, 2022 - MIND 24-7

Save Our Allies Reacts to President Biden’s “No Apologies” Remarks

Following is a statement from Save Our Allies regarding President Biden's "No apologies" remarks: Save Our Allies, a direct-response Afghan rescue organization, is calling on Congress to demand accountability for the American citizens and allies left in Afghanistan following... - January 25, 2022 - Save Our Allies

Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators

Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Members Cycle to Olympia to Deliver "Climate Prescription" & Petition to Governor Jay Inslee & Legislators

Health workers: Join WPSR members and health workers from across Washington in calling on WA leaders in Olympia to take urgent action on climate by signing the #ClimatePrescription petition. The petition will be delivered by bicycle to Governor Inslee on January 28th by health workers who will ride from Seattle to Olympia to highlight the critical need for action in the coming legislative session. - January 25, 2022 - Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

5Ms Publishing Announces the Release of Inspirational, Cross-Cultural, Coming-of-Age Novel

5Ms Publishing Announces the Release of Inspirational, Cross-Cultural, Coming-of-Age Novel

5Ms Publishing, a publishing company focusing on giving exposure to Haitian and Caribbean culture, has announced the release of an inspirational, cross-cultural, coming-of-age novel titled “Out of the Darkness” by Haitian author Jeanne Fortune. - January 25, 2022 - 5Ms Publishing

The Marika Tolz Scholarship: Bringing Awareness to Gender Equality and Improvement the Workplace Environment

The Marika Tolz Scholarship: Bringing Awareness to Gender Equality and Improvement the Workplace Environment

Scholarship opportunity provided by Marika Tolz is available for current female students who plan to enter the workplace after graduation. Applications are currently open for students. - January 25, 2022 - Marika Tolz Scholarship

Silver Swans® Austin Takes Flight Helping Senior Citizens Remain Healthy in Uncertain Times

The Royal Academy of Dance developed Silver Swans® based on a four-year research project into dance practice for older learners. Silver Swans® classes have been specifically designed and adapted for safety for the over 55’s. Classes are only taught by Silver Swans® licensees to include Silver Swans Austin. - January 23, 2022 - Silver Swans Austin

United Way of Kenosha County Announces Recipients of the Community Gift Awards

United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC), mobilizing the caring power of our community, is pleased to announce the recipients of its newly created Community Gift Awards Program. The program was created to support Kenosha County’s nonprofits and expand the reach and impact of donations made to United Way. In total, five nonprofits benefited from the awards program. - January 23, 2022 - United Way of Kenosha County

The Winter 2022 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Showcases Women Who Will Empower Others to Look and Feel Their Best

The Winter 2022 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Showcases Women Who Will Empower Others to Look and Feel Their Best

P.O.W.E.R. Magazine’s Winter issue will empower women to reset and refocus so they can look and feel their best in the new year. The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized issues a quarterly digital and print magazine featuring their women of P.O.W.E.R. members as well as... - January 19, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Urban Historic Preservation of the Former Home of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Urban Historic Preservation of the Former Home of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Support Urban Historic Preservation - January 18, 2022 - Sajdah Wendy Muhammad

Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely Presented Before the Mexican Congress’ Parliament of Sustainable Peace for the Indigenous People Mexico-Africa

Queen Mother, Community Mayor of Harlem, Dedicated Her 15 Minute Speech to the Immigrant Children Whose Lives Were Lost in the January 9th, 2022 Fire in the Bronx, NYC, USA - January 17, 2022 - New Future Foundation

Lily Lisa, Philanthropist, Receives Certificate of Recognition from the City of La Puente for Her Kindness

Lily Lisa, Philanthropist, Receives Certificate of Recognition from the City of La Puente for Her Kindness

Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, Lily Lisa continues support of La Puente seniors and homeless by donating pandemic supplies. - January 14, 2022 - Lily Lisa

Private School Capstone Academy Featured on Lifetime TV Show The Balancing Act

Private School Capstone Academy Featured on Lifetime TV Show The Balancing Act

Capstone Academy was featured in December ’21 on Lifetime Channel’s long running TV show The Balancing Act hosted by Montel Williams. The School was on the show's local Atlanta edition that took a look at how innovative teachings can be more productive and less stressful on both... - January 13, 2022 - Capstone Academy

Holy Spirit Activation in Kingdom Culture School of Ministry with Kristen D'Arpa

Holy Spirit Activation in Kingdom Culture School of Ministry with Kristen D'Arpa

Get equipped, activated, and launched into ministry. Be a part of an international community. Join Kristen D'Arpa for the next online Kingdom Culture School of Ministry, starting January 27, 2022. Students learn to Deeply Connect to Jesus, Be at Rest in Their Identity, Confidently Minister in... - January 11, 2022 - Kristen D'Arpa

Author Ilan Sheinfeld is the Recipient of the 2021 Brenner Prize for Literature

Author Ilan Sheinfeld is the Recipient of the 2021 Brenner Prize for Literature

Author Ilan Sheinfeld is the recipient of the 2021 Brenner Prize for Literature for his book The Jewish Monk, published by Kinneret Zmora, edited by Noa Menhaim. The announcement was made today by the Hebrew Writers Association in Israel, which is charged with awarding the prize, one of the most... - January 11, 2022 - Ilan Sheinfeld Public Relations and Shufra for Fine Literature publishing

Online Bar Mitzvah Prep School Launches

Online Bar Mitzvah Prep School Launches

A New, Flexible Online Option for Boys to Prepare for their Bar Mitzvah. - January 10, 2022 - My Bar Mitzvah Prep School

Local Nonprofit Hires First Executive Director

Local Nonprofit Hires First Executive Director

Davidson Prison Ministry is a Community Funded Non-Profit Providing a Chaplain and Encouraging Ministry Services to the Offenders and Staff at Davidson Correctional Center in Lexington, NC - January 07, 2022 - Davidson Prison Ministry

GiantLands Theme Park Will be a Game Park Built on a Groundbreaking Vision

GiantLands Theme Park Will be a Game Park Built on a Groundbreaking Vision

Wonderfilled is bringing to life an entirely new kind of theme park experience. Called GiantLands, it will be an incredibly immersive gaming destination based on Wonderfilled’s game by the same name. GiantLands will be the first game park of its kind, based in Wisconsin. - January 01, 2022 - Wonderfilled, Inc.

Actor Ernie Reyes Jr. Calls Kidney Transplant "Greatest Christmas Gift Ever"

Actor Ernie Reyes Jr. Calls Kidney Transplant "Greatest Christmas Gift Ever"

After undergoing dialysis three times a week for the past six and a half years, actor Ernie Reyes Jr. is thankful for a second chance at life and looks forward with optimism to the future: "Christmas came early for me this year. Receiving a kidney transplant is the greatest Christmas gift ever." - December 30, 2021 - Ernie Reyes Jr.

Oasis Senior Advisors Central Ohio Named National Franchise of the Year

Oasis Senior Advisors Central Ohio Named National Franchise of the Year

At the Oasis Senior Advisors national conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Oasis Senior Advisors Central Ohio was named the Franchise of the year. - December 29, 2021 - Oasis Senior Advisors Central Ohio

Philanthropist, Producer Lily Lisa, Named Second Time as Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador

Philanthropist, Producer Lily Lisa, Named Second Time as Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador

Filmmaker honored as “Goodwill Ambassador” at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards. - December 28, 2021 - Lily Lisa

Day 46 of Hunger Strike: Joe Madison Vows to Continue Until Voting Rights Act is Signed, Sealed and Delivered

Day 46 of Hunger Strike: Joe Madison Vows to Continue Until Voting Rights Act is Signed, Sealed and Delivered

"I am not going on a Christmas break. Until the Freedom to Vote Act or the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is signed, sealed, and delivered, I will continue my hunger strike." - December 24, 2021 - Joe Madison

Korea's Choi Dongho Honored with Gjenima Prize for Literature

Korea's Choi Dongho Honored with Gjenima Prize for Literature

Mundus Artium Press announces the award of the 2021 Gjenima Prize to Korean poet, critic and scholar Choi Dongho. Established in 2004, the annual Gjenima Prize recognizes the creator of an important body of literary work or a single major literary achievement that has played a part in current... - December 24, 2021 - Mundus Artium Press

Smaller Gatherings and Less Travel This Christmas, But More Optimism for 2022, Finds Global Christmas Survey by TGM

Smaller Gatherings and Less Travel This Christmas, But More Optimism for 2022, Finds Global Christmas Survey by TGM

TGM Research, a data and insights company, has just unveiled the findings of its just-concluded Christmas Global Survey 2021. The world's largest festive season survey for the year reveals retail customer behaviour during the festive season in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. - December 23, 2021 - TGM Research

Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie Says "Hardballing" is a Rip-Off of His "Mode One Approach" Philosophy

Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie Says "Hardballing" is a Rip-Off of His "Mode One Approach" Philosophy

It's dating coach Alan Roger Currie's "Mode One Approach" philosophy vs. Generation Z's "hardballing" dating concept. Currie began using what he refers to as his "Mode One Approach" philosophy of verbally communicating his romantic and strictly sexual desires, interests and intentions to women of interest in upfront, specific and straightforwardly honest manner back in August 1984. Currie believes that this new "hardballing" trend is a blatant rip-off of what he has been promoting for years. - December 21, 2021 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.

Mi Casa Resource Center® Delivers Holiday Spirit to Westwood Neighborhood

Mi Casa Resource Center® Delivers Holiday Spirit to Westwood Neighborhood

Mi Casa Resource Center®, Denver Police Department, and FirstBank provide nearly 1200 toys to the local community. - December 21, 2021 - Mi Casa Resource Center

Help Fund the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a global epidemic, which needs more awareness worldwide. According to the International Labor Organization, estimates suggest that there are between 20 million to 40 million victims of human trafficking. Women and girls account for approximately 71 percent of trafficked people, while men and boys account for 29 percent. Please help to reunite mothers and families with their children by donating. - December 20, 2021 - Global Intervention Assistance Foundation

Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Lifespire Commemorates 70 Years of Giving Hope to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Lifespire Commemorated 7 Decades of Giving Uninterrupted Hope to 100,000 New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities Since 1951. Lifespire Marked 21 Months of Uninterrupted Care Given to a Nation Crippled by a Pandemic. - December 16, 2021 - Lifespire, Inc.

HBCU Invesco Legacy Classic Week - New Jersey Alumni of Hampton U, Howard U & NCCU “Fun”-Raise for Student Scholarships

HBCU Invesco Legacy Classic Week - New Jersey Alumni of Hampton U, Howard U & NCCU “Fun”-Raise for Student Scholarships

In an unprecedented move, the local New Jersey Alumni Chapters of Hampton University, Howard University and North Carolina Central University have collaborated to “fun”-raise and give back to New Jersey students leading up to the Michael B. Jordan fronted Invesco QQQ HBCU Legacy Classic, taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. - December 16, 2021 - HBCU Black Classic Excellence Weekend 2021

Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party Unites Hundreds, Raises $75K for Local Children in Foster Care

Robert and Michelle’s Annual Holiday Party Unites Hundreds, Raises $75K for Local Children in Foster Care

Robert and Michelle Holiday is a tradition that has grown from a gathering of friends to a gathering of friends and community dedicated to helping foster children, full of love and a passion to make a difference. - December 15, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids

GBDCEI Annual Winter Carnival for Teens and Homeless

On December 18, 2021, 2 pm-8 pm, GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will Host a day of food, music, gifts for teens 12-18, and personal grooming services for the homeless. - December 15, 2021 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute

Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions: Leading by Example, Dr. Tommy R. Nash, Virginia Businessman, Speaker, Author, and Immeasurable Expert

Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions: Leading by Example, Dr. Tommy R. Nash, Virginia Businessman, Speaker, Author, and Immeasurable Expert

A True Inspiration - a progressive, thriving business endeavor that is a little more than three years removed from its ceremonious inception, Dr. Tommy R. Nash’s Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions customarily offers a variety of services, most notably what it known as Kick It Up Keynotes, Insight Through Interviews, and Constructive Consultation. Clients connect by purpose, not by circumstance. Always be the best version of oneself. - December 13, 2021 - COGA - Leadership Intelligence Creates Leadership Champions

PAWS NY Joins the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half as a Charity Partner

The organization has participated as a Charity Partner for the United Airlines NYC Half each year since 2016. - December 12, 2021 - PAWS NY

Canine Center Announces 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive

Canine Center Announces 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive

The 2022 Fulfilled Life Drive aims to provide additional Canine Centers that are needed in more communities around the country in order to serve the sheer volume of at-risk dogs that can desperately benefit from our programming. - December 11, 2021 - Canine Center

The Social Skills Center Now Serving All Children Around the World

The Social Skills Center Now Serving All Children Around the World

Social Skills Center is pleased to announce their online coaching program is now available to children and adults throughout the world including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. - December 10, 2021 - The Social Skills Center

Activist Joe Madison Enters Second Month of Hunger Strike for Voting Rights

Activist Joe Madison Enters Second Month of Hunger Strike for Voting Rights

Joe Madison “The Black Eagle” calls on Democrats to set a deadline on voting rights action in Congress. - December 09, 2021 - Joe Madison

Homeinc Creates the Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive

Homeinc Creates the Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive

Homeinc, a real estate company in Florida, has just kicked off the first annual Stefano Barbosa Secret Santa Toy Drive in loving memory of their friend and co-worker, Stefano Barbosa. Stefano loved all things Christmas and was an avid biker and Lego fanatic. Homeinc is requesting donations of new bikes, bike helmets and Legos. All donations will be party of Santa's Workshop for foster children in Broward County. - December 08, 2021 - Homeinc

IDI Consulting Gives Back to the Community in Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Drive

IDI Consulting Gives Back to the Community in Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Local IT consulting company collects toys for less fortunate children. - December 08, 2021 - IDI Consulting

Denali Advanced Integration Gets Gold Medal on Inc.'s 2021 Best in Business List in IT Management

2nd annual list recognizes 147 private companies that put purpose before profit - December 07, 2021 - Denali Advanced Integration

Local Professionals Form Task Force to Help South Carolina's Aging Seniors Get Essential Long-Term Care Without Financial Obligation Thanks to Medex Solutions Network Inc

Local Professionals Form Task Force to Help South Carolina's Aging Seniors Get Essential Long-Term Care Without Financial Obligation Thanks to Medex Solutions Network Inc

They have assembled a local task force of senior care professionals and resources to help aging seniors & their families make the transition to long-term care. Some the issues that their free consulting service solve are reducing the time to move into a long-term care community, reducing the stress of selling a home to receive funding for long term-care, and getting aging seniors the care they need quicker without the stress of financial obligations. - December 06, 2021 - Medex Solutions Network Inc.

Christian Laurent Launched New Online Store Offering Worldwide Delivery

Christian Laurent Launched New Online Store Offering Worldwide Delivery

Christian Laurent, Red Carpet Beauty with cost-effective price tag, has announced the launch of the newest online retail www.christianlaurent.com, serving worldwide customers. The Christian Laurent new online store demonstrates more commitment to the customers offering 24/7 customer service via... - December 06, 2021 - Christian Laurent

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