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HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Receives Ninth Consecutive "A" Grade in Leapfrog Hospital Safety
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) was awarded its ninth consecutive "A" in fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. - November 13, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Carey Conley and Laurel Conley Wilson Hosting Denver Book Signing and Celebration Event for "Keep Looking Up"
The inspirational book by mother/daughter duo is a #1 New Release and Amazon Best Seller, provides hope and a sense of belonging. Mother/Daughter team will host their 2nd book signing event on November 18, 2019, in Denver, CO. - November 13, 2019 - Carey Conley
Receipt Day at Chick-fil-A Vestavia Hills
Chick-fil-A Vestavia Hills, located at 513 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, AL, is excited to kick off the giving season by hosting its first Receipt Day on Wednesday, November 13 from 6 am to 9 pm. It is a special event that treats their guests to pay once for their order, but eat twice. - November 09, 2019 - Chick-fil-A Vestavia Hills
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Children’s Picture Book with Pudgy Poultry is a Satisfying Bedtime Snack
For pooped-out parents who pine for brief bedtime reads, this funny and fast-paced children’s picture book with a zoo full of anxious animals raining rapidly is just what the veterinarian ordered. Author/illustrator Sherry West and good friend/co-illustrator Larkin Stephens-Avery share an... - November 08, 2019 - Sherry West Art
Bleuet Introduces "Scrunchies for Good"
Scrunchies made of excess fabric from Bleuet apparel help someone in need, support a girl entrepreneur and reduce waste. - November 08, 2019 - Bleuet
Authors' Children Record Audiobook Version of "Lotus and Lily Go to the Park"
Malcolm and Denise M. Johnson's book for new beginning readers, "Lotus and Lily Go to the Park," has been brought to life with their daughters' audiobook. "Lotus and Lily Go to the Park" is a fun story featuring a happy family, that introduces children to colors, sight words,... - November 08, 2019 - Johnson Jr. Family Books
Young Artist Directs Art Show
12 year old to be Art Director of a new art show coming to Eudora, Kansas. - November 07, 2019 - Artwork by Haley
SDWR Delivers Diabetic Alert Dog to Lucky Boy in Torrington, CT
Logan, a 13-year-old boy in Torrington, CT, received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR. Based in Madison, Virginia, SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and trained dogs for people of all ages that struggle with living with invisible... - November 05, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
A Couple from the United States Overcome Their Four Year Hurdle to Have Children by Choosing ARTbaby Surrogacy Centre Georgia
After 40 years a family with no children is blessed with twins, a boy and a girl, via surrogacy. - November 04, 2019 - ARTbaby Surrogacy Centre Georgia
New Middle Grade Fantasy Released by Morgan James Fiction Wins Two Finalist Awards at 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
"Trapper’s Grounding" by debut author, Dawn Chevoya, targets young readers ages 9-12 and creates a character based on that post-war test-diving beaver from McCall, Idaho. - November 04, 2019 - Dawn Chevoya
Madison House Autism Foundation Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
In response to burgeoning growth in both reach and programming, the Board of Directors of the Washington, DC-area based Madison House Autism Foundation announces two strategic hires that will help the organization as it transitions to an expanding role in meeting the needs of neurodiverse adults... - November 03, 2019 - Madison House Autism Foundation
Tampa Business Owner and Author Barbara Escher Creates Unique Christmas Storybook
After 20+ years helping businesses solve their problems, Barbara Escher turned her writing and problem solving skills in a new direction. "The Girl Who Found Christmas: An Advent Calendar Storybook" tells the story of a six-year-old girl named Belinda. On one chilly December 1, Belinda... - November 02, 2019 - Barbara Escher
When You Do Good, Good Things Happen This World Sandwich Day
Subway® restaurant fans, rejoice! World Sandwich Day is back. Today, Subway is celebrating the holiday with our fourth consecutive year of partnering with Feeding America® to give back to our communities, showing that when you do good things, good things happen. On November 3, sandwich... - October 31, 2019 - Subway
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Early Learning Readiness Program
Program supports school readiness. - October 31, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
US Youth Soccer and TiPEVO Launch New Official US Youth Soccer Club Directory
Joining Forces to Reimagine Youth Soccer, US Youth Soccer, America’s largest youth sport organization, and TiPEVO make it as easy to search for information on youth soccer clubs as it is to research a hotel or a restaurant. - October 30, 2019 - TiPEVO
Speak Up for Kids Inaugural There's No Place Like Home Gala Huge Success for Foster Kids
Red shoes and red ties abound, Speak Up For Kids Inaugural There's No Place Like Home took guest from Kansas to Emerald City in a night to remember. Characters greeted guests who were led from Kansas to the Lollipop Land then down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz. The message of the night "There's No Place Like Home" hit the heart of all those that attended. - October 28, 2019 - Speak Up for Kids
Glenelg Country School Welcomes Pediatric Occupational Therapist to Discuss Importance of Outdoor Play on Child Development
Event Promotes Glenelg Country School’s Philosophy of Educating the Whole Child and to Developing Curricula That Provides Well-rounded Experiences to Their Students. Open and Free to the Public. - October 25, 2019 - Glenelg Country School
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Jehovah’s Witnesses of 2015 California Trial Court Order
The Supreme Court rejected the Appeal of a 2015 Civil Lawsuit Filed by the Zalkin Law Firm on Behalf of their client who alleges they were sexually molested as a child by a JW church leader. The appeal concerned the lower court order for the Watchtower to produce child sexual molestation files in this sexual abuse Civil lawsuit. - October 24, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Mel Gauthier Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Mel Gauthier of Alexandria, Louisiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 13 years in the field of human services. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They... - October 22, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Lithia, FL
Ryan is a 14 year old who enjoys playing basketball. Ryan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Ryan's service dog, Keesee,will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Diabetes affects Ryan's independence. He often... - October 16, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Local Author, Carey Conley, Announces "Keep Looking Up" Book Launch Celebration
4 Cities Chosen to Share Journey of Losing Husband/Father, Son/Brother to Suicide - October 15, 2019 - Carey Conley
IDI Consulting Raises Blood Cancer Awareness & Funds Through Light The Night Walk
Local IT consulting company participates in fourth year of fundraising efforts for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - October 12, 2019 - IDI Consulting
TiPEVO and Hudl Partner to Help Every Athlete Find the Right Place to Play
TiPEVO and Hudl are teaming. New partnership allows more parents and players to discover tools to improve their youth sports experience. - October 12, 2019 - TiPEVO
An Individualized Path to Healing Through Equine Therapy
How Horses Healed a Mother and Her Son After a Devastating Loss - October 11, 2019 - Elijah's Path to Healing Foundation
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Joins Forces with ARCHIVE Global to Host Its 5th Annual Poker Tournament
On Thursday, October 24, Lend a Hand Uganda-USA (LAHU-USA) will be hosting its Fifth Annual Poker Tournament at Kellogg’s NYC to raise money for the expansion of the organization’s new, and already thriving Community Farm Project in Mwererwe, Uganda. Celebrity and World Series Poker Players Andy Frankenberger and Maria Konnikova will also be joining them for the 2nd year in a row. - October 10, 2019 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
State-of-the-Art Innovative Indoor Playground Opening in Sandy Springs on October 13
Ready, Set, Fun! brings together augmented reality experiences with innovative play spaces to spark creativity and imagination for children ages 1 to 12. This unique indoor playground includes augmented reality playrooms, children’s yoga, kid's cooking classes and parent series offered for the ultimate holistic family experience. - October 09, 2019 - Ready, Set, Fun!
Premier Fundraising Event for Unsilenced Voices
Unsilenced Voices’ vision is to inspire change in communities around the world by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual defilement. LN2 x Unsilenced, a domestic violence awareness and fundraising event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 23rd at LN2 Restaurant, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. - October 08, 2019 - Unsilenced Voices
Neighborhood Music School to Honor Music Trailblazer, Community Partner and Local Business Leader at Annual Gala on October 12
Boyle Heights-Based Nonprofit Organization Celebrates Individuals Commitment to Music Education and Beyond. - October 08, 2019 - Neighborhood Music School
Rhymes With Reason Partners with Chance the Rapper's SocialWorks to Give Students the Tools to Achieve
Learning the lyrics to the latest rap songs are a daily practice for many students. So why not use that learning to achieve good grades? That is the method behind the system offered by Rhymes With Reason. Rhymes With Reason along with Chance The Rapper’s foundation Socialworks, have created... - October 08, 2019 - Rhymes With Reason
Alleged Victim of Childhood Sexual Abuse Files Civil Lawsuit Against Brooklyn Friends School
Allegedly, Victim Claims That School Janitor Sexually Assaulted Her When She Was a Student at Brooklyn Friends School. - October 06, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
STOMP Out Bullying Announces World Day of Bullying Prevention October 2019
STOMP Out Bullying will partner with California Pizza Kitchen for a nationwide fundraiser Monday, October 7 in honor of World Day of Bullying Prevention. - October 04, 2019 - Love Our Children USA
Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches Positive Period! Campaign to Address Menstrual Product Insecurities in Georgia and Africa
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) today announced its Positive Period! Campaign, which will donate 2,000 reusable menstrual cups to girls and women in resource challenged communities in Atlanta, GA and Kigali, Rwanda. The Campaign is in partnership with Singapore-based feminine... - October 04, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY
Mason, a 6-year-old little boy from Oceanside, NY received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Mason’s service dog, Doris, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mason’s parents are looking forward to having... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Bleuet Introduces “This Bra Gives” Bleum Bra in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
15% of Each Pink Bleum Bra for Tween & Teen Girls Purchase Donated to Susan G. Komen Treatment Assistance Fund. - October 02, 2019 - Bleuet
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presented a Book About an Ant Mathematician at the Publisher Forum in Lviv
The book "A Mathematician Who Turned into an Ant" by the Japanese mathematician Masao Morita was presented at the Book Forum 2019 in Lviv. “The book was published as part of the Lucky Labs charity project LuckyBooks,” says the company founder Sergei Tokarev. - September 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs
Top 10 Games Heading Into 2020
What The Film?!, Camping with Sasquatch and Disney's Sabacc lead this list of best new games for the 2019 holiday season. - September 25, 2019 - Lethal Chicken Games
Inventor of “Games of Genius” Coming to R.I., Oct. 10 Free Seminar, Open to the Public
Parents, teachers and government officials worldwide are learning how to help children be more confident, successful, and innovative by discovering their own unique talents – in seven minutes a day. The general public is invited to learn about and play the award-winning “Games of Genius,” with the inventor, Opher Brayer, at a free presentation from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, October 10 at the Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln, R.I. - September 23, 2019 - Mastery Martial Arts
LA Students Welcome Zuriel Oduwole - Teen Film Maker & DUSUSU Founder
Like clockwork, the UN General Assembly has sat in New York every September and it is now in its 74th season of global deliberations. One young voice who has spoken, met many word leaders, or delivered thematic messages for five of the last six years has been Los Angeles teenage film maker and girl... - September 23, 2019 - DUSUSU
Annnd...Action! Photo Booth Aims to Brighten a School Event with Its "Friday Night Lights" Contest
Granada Hills-based Annnd...Action! Photo Booth Offering "Friday Night Lights" Contest to Brighten a Lucky Los Angeles Student or Teacher's Day. - September 20, 2019 - Annnd... Action! Photo Booth
Camp and Its Lasting Impact; a Study from the American Camp Association
ACA’s 5-year study explores the ways summer camps prepare youth for the rest of their lives by decreasing stress levels and improving social relationships. - September 19, 2019 - American Camp Association
Subway® Restaurants, Feeding America® and Performer Nick Lachey Team Up to Fight Food Insecurity and Help Give Ugly Veggies a Home
Subway® restaurants are known for offering fresh, beautiful vegetables on any sandwich, providing millions of guests with easy and affordable access to delicious produce. Yet, millions of Americans face food insecurity and lack access to fresh produce. In honor of Hunger Action Month®,... - September 19, 2019 - Subway
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Monroe, NJ
Michael, an 8-year-old little boy from Monroe, NJ, received a very special delivery today of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Michael’s service dog, Kelly will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Michael’s parents are looking forward to... - September 17, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
International Peace Week: Pittsburgh 2019 | 5A Elite Youth Empowerment
7 Events, 1 week of non-violence, intergenerational peacebuilding, and youth led social innovation. - September 12, 2019 - 5A Elite Youth Empowerment
Carey Conley and Laurel Conley Wilson “Keep Looking Up” Book Tour Begins November 2019
4 Cities Chosen to Share Journey of Losing Husband/Father, Son/Brother to Suicide. - September 11, 2019 - Carey Conley
Diabetic Alert Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oak Ridge, NC
Morgan is a 7-year-old who enjoys swimming, cheerleading, going to the beach and boating with her family. Morgan also has had to endure the daily struggle of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Morgan’s service dog, Iris, will be able to accompany her everywhere thanks to the Americans with... - September 11, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
IB Roof Systems and Antis Roofing and Waterproofing Gift New Roof to Thomas House Family Shelter
Thomas House Shelter's new location is off to a great start thanks to a roof donation from IB Roof Systems and Antis Roofing and Waterproofing. - September 11, 2019 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing
"Social Skills Picture Book" Now Available in Spanish
"The Social Skills Picture Book" is now available in Spanish from Future Horizons. A dynamic teaching tool for children with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, “The Social Skills Picture Book” offers pictures of the right and wrong ways to handle nearly 30 social skills,... - September 11, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Baby of the Family LLC Premieres “Let’s Talk Hair” Talk Show Special That Engages Women in Their Hair Journeys
Following film festival wins, indie production company Baby of the Family LLC/Oh Gee Productions announces that “Let’s Talk Hair TV Premiere” is now available on Prime Video, a video streaming service available for Amazon Prime members. The talk show special is a theme-based, studio TV show featuring interviews, product demos and at-the-scene reporting, all dedicated to the hair journeys of African-American women. - September 09, 2019 - Oh Gee Productions
A Suicide Prevention Event in Toms River, NJ Presented by Ocean Partnership for Children
September is Suicide Awareness month and Ocean Partnership for Children is hosting an event that will be held on Tuesday, 9/10, from 9am to 2pm on the front lawn of Ocean Partnership for Children located at 36 Washington St., Toms River. Rain date is the following Tuesday, 9/17. There will be... - September 07, 2019 - Ocean Partnership for Children
"You Can't Make Me" - Now Available from Future Horizons
A unique look at behavior through the child's perspective. - September 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.