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Princess Booker, Granddaughter of Cedella Marley Booker, Releases Her First Children’s Book, "Grandma What’s That?" Adding Diversity to Picture Books

Princess Booker, Granddaughter of Cedella Marley Booker, Releases Her First Children’s Book, "Grandma What’s That?" Adding Diversity to Picture Books

Nine Mile Babies is a children's brand founded by Princess Booker, committed to promoting diversity through books and toys. Their aim is to empower kids to learn, grow, and play through representation and inclusion. The storybook collection "Grandma What’s That?" highlights the unique beauty of different cultures, inspiring children to embrace and appreciate diversity. - January 28, 2023 - Princess Booker

Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, California, Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, California, Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Winston Verdult, a graduating senior at St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts candidates as part of the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were nominated from thousands of participants in... - January 23, 2023 - Winston Verdult

National Lacrosse League Announces League-Wide Activation for "Every Child Matters" Initiative

Every NLL Team Participating in Three-Week Awareness Campaign in January-February. - January 19, 2023 - National Lacrosse League

The Center for Adoption Support and Education and Comfort Cases Join Forces to Enhance Nationwide Support to the Foster and Kinship Community

The Center for Adoption Support and Education and Comfort Cases Join Forces to Enhance Nationwide Support to the Foster and Kinship Community

The Center for Adoption Support and Education announce its partnership with Comfort Cases. - January 17, 2023 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

Pool Shark H2O Partners with USA Swimming Foundation to Offer Free Swimming Lessons - Help Us Save Lives

Pool Shark H2O Partners with USA Swimming Foundation to Offer Free Swimming Lessons - Help Us Save Lives

The economic and social impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic has restricted parents' and guardians’ ability to enroll their children in swimming lessons, resulting in an increase in cases of children drowning. Pool Shark H2O is partnering with the USA Swimming Foundation to reverse this trend and make swimming lessons more accessible. - January 10, 2023 - Pool Shark H2O, Inc.

Mako Medical Donates $25,000 to Help Families for Christmas

Mako Medical Donates $25,000 to Help Families for Christmas

Mako Medical and CEO Chad Price team up with Erica Delong at G105 Radio to help families in need for Christmas. - December 30, 2022 - Mako Medical Laboratories

Jessica Ellis’s New Book, "The Coping Kids," is an Engaging Work That Follows Six Children Who Are Given the Tools to Process Their Emotions and Must Put Them to Use

Jessica Ellis’s New Book, "The Coping Kids," is an Engaging Work That Follows Six Children Who Are Given the Tools to Process Their Emotions and Must Put Them to Use

Fulton Books author Jessica Ellis, a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania who has dedicated her life to helping others, has completed her most recent book, “The Coping Kids”: a collection of stories that follows six children as they learn to navigate their big emotions and... - December 30, 2022 - Fulton Books

Carol Holmgren’s New Book, "There's a Monster in My Tummy," Centers Around Tommy, a Young Boy Who Believes the Hunger Growls from His Stomach Are a Terrible Monster

Carol Holmgren’s New Book, "There's a Monster in My Tummy," Centers Around Tommy, a Young Boy Who Believes the Hunger Growls from His Stomach Are a Terrible Monster

Fulton Books author Carol Holmgren, a loving mother and lifelong storyteller who started an in-home childcare facility and cared for children for over forty years, has completed her most recent book, “There's a Monster in My Tummy”: a charming tale about a young boy named Tommy who... - December 30, 2022 - Fulton Books

Wendy Nelson’s New Book, "It's Just Like Me," Follows a Young Boy Who Goes About His Day While Focusing on Thoughts of Affirmation About Himself and the World Around Him

Wendy Nelson’s New Book, "It's Just Like Me," Follows a Young Boy Who Goes About His Day While Focusing on Thoughts of Affirmation About Himself and the World Around Him

Fulton Books author Wendy Nelson, a certified life coach and has been studying cognitive behavior for over fifteen years, has completed her most recent book, “It's Just Like Me”: a charming tale that follows a young child as he goes throughout his day, remarking on his feelings and... - December 29, 2022 - Fulton Books

Hafezi Capital Delivers Feasibility Study for Pediatric Oncology Center in Khartoum, Sudan

Hafezi Capital International Consulting developed a strong Feasibility Study for Sudan Children's Cancer Organization in Khartoum, Sudan. The study reviewed the number of cases within the region and develop an analysis for demands and financial viability for the project. - December 28, 2022 - Hafezi Capital LLC

Author Linda McKinley’s New Book, "Did You Ever Pet a Dinosaur? And Other Silly Sayings," is a Collection of Joyful Rhymes That Entertains Readers of All Ages

Author Linda McKinley’s New Book, "Did You Ever Pet a Dinosaur? And Other Silly Sayings," is a Collection of Joyful Rhymes That Entertains Readers of All Ages

Recent release “Did You Ever Pet a Dinosaur? And Other Silly Sayings,” from Covenant Books author Linda McKinley, is a collection of nonsensical rhymes that serve, in a fun way, to prepare very young children for reading and other social skills. - December 27, 2022 - Covenant Books

Living Advantage Inc. Excited About New Foster Youth Tax Credit

Living Advantage, Inc. is raising awareness about a first of its kind Foster Youth Tax Credit in the state of California. The tax credit provides up $1,000 to former and current foster youth, ages 18-25. - December 24, 2022 - Living Advantage Inc.

Sabrina Carrozza’s New Book, "Eve the Elephant," is About a Nervous Elephant Starting Her First Day at a New School, as She Learns to Cope with Her Anxiety

Sabrina Carrozza’s New Book, "Eve the Elephant," is About a Nervous Elephant Starting Her First Day at a New School, as She Learns to Cope with Her Anxiety

Fulton Books author Sabrina Carrozza, a twenty-five-year-old who lives in Brooklyn, has completed her most recent book, “Eve the Elephant”: an engaging children’s story about an elephant who is feeling kind of sick and scared about starting her first day at a new school. As Eve... - December 23, 2022 - Fulton Books

Author CC Fields’s New Book, "I Believe: Christian Leadership Lessons Through the Eyes of a Child," Inspires Young Readers to Become Christian Leaders

Author CC Fields’s New Book, "I Believe: Christian Leadership Lessons Through the Eyes of a Child," Inspires Young Readers to Become Christian Leaders

Recent release “I Believe: Christian Leadership Lessons Through the Eyes of a Child,” from Covenant Books author CC Fields, is an interactive conversation book on how to teach children to become better Christian leaders and work as a team to make an impact. - December 21, 2022 - Covenant Books

William Cook’s New Book "P.A.N.D.A.S. hope for healing" is an Eye-Opening True Story of the Author's Fight to Help His Son Recover from a Debilitating Autoimmune Illness

William Cook’s New Book "P.A.N.D.A.S. hope for healing" is an Eye-Opening True Story of the Author's Fight to Help His Son Recover from a Debilitating Autoimmune Illness

Millions of families around the world are suddenly losing their children every day to a frightening autoimmune disorder that is literally changing their children overnight. P.A.N.D.A.S. (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus bacteria) is generally triggered by... - December 19, 2022 - Fulton Books

Philanthropist Rosario S. Cassata, of The Cassata Foundation, Donates Toys for 45 Local Children

Philanthropist Rosario S. Cassata, of The Cassata Foundation, Donates Toys for 45 Local Children

The Cassata Foundation Trustee Rosario S. Cassata was proud to support Officer Claudia Delgado and the Suffolk County Police Department "Shop with a Cop" along with the local Target Store. - December 17, 2022 - The Cassata Foundation

Aissatou M. Bah’s New Book, "I Am a Child," is a Charming & Enlightening Story That Explores the Vital Basic Rights Every Child Should Have Access to in Order to Succeed

Aissatou M. Bah’s New Book, "I Am a Child," is a Charming & Enlightening Story That Explores the Vital Basic Rights Every Child Should Have Access to in Order to Succeed

Fulton Books author Aissatou M. Bah, who graduated LLM from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, and entertainment, has completed her most recent book, “I Am a Child”: an engaging tale that explores all the things in life a child needs to be happy and... - December 16, 2022 - Fulton Books

Winter Meals 2022

Winter Meals 2022

Thru Guidance Ministries will be serving Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meals to children during Winter Break 2022-2023. The meal service dates, locations, and service times are below. Salesian Family Youth Center 2228 E 48th Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 12/19/2022 - 1/6/2023 Excluding 12/26... - December 15, 2022 - Thru Guidance Ministries Inc.

The City of Arroyo Grande and Play & Park Structures Hosted Elm Street Park Inclusive Playground Grand Opening

Today marks a new beginning for Arroyo Grande residents as community members and Play & Park Structures celebrate the grand opening of a new, fully accessible, and inclusive playground at Elm Street Park. - December 15, 2022 - Play & Park Structures

Wynona’s House Announces Upcoming Prevention Program and Shares Insight from Internationally Recognized Child Abuse Expert Michael Johnson

Wynona’s House will be launching a community-based abuse and neglect prevention program that will improve outcomes for children and families in Essex County by better utilizing protective factors, identifying and reducing risks to children, and increasing education. Child abuse expert Michael Johnson (“Detective Mike”), specialist in abuse investigation, detection, and prevention efforts, and former prosecutor Robert Peters share tips for the community to help prevent child abuse and neglect. - December 15, 2022 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center

C.L. Black Jr.'s New Audiobook, "Fundamental Rules 4 Kindergarten 101: My Paradigm of How to Become a Genuine Human Being," is a Self-Help Guide That Goes Back to Basics

Recent audiobook release “Fundamental Rules 4 Kindergarten 101: My Paradigm of How to Become a Genuine Human Being” from Audiobook Network author C.L. Black Jr. is a practical guidebook to becoming a better person by looking back at developmental psychology and the lessons taught in youth. - December 09, 2022 - Audiobook Network

Kathrin K. Vance’s New Book, "Forget-Me-Not," is a Powerful Tale That Teaches How to Honor Those Who Have Lost Their Lives to Illness and War

Kathrin K. Vance’s New Book, "Forget-Me-Not," is a Powerful Tale That Teaches How to Honor Those Who Have Lost Their Lives to Illness and War

Fulton Books author Kathrin K. Vance, a former kindergarten teacher who hopes to spread joy, love, and laughter through her writings and illustrations, has completed her most recent book, “Forget-Me-Not”: a stirring narrative surrounding a class of children who decide to take up the... - December 08, 2022 - Fulton Books

Education Advocate Combats "COVID Learning Loss," the Lingering Effects of the Lockdown on Children

Education Advocate Combats "COVID Learning Loss," the Lingering Effects of the Lockdown on Children

Good Hope Tutoring Services is not your typical tutoring service. The company has embarked upon a mission to combat a problem that has the potential to affect the socio-economic well-being of an entire generation of young people. It's no secret that the country has experienced catastrophic losses... - December 07, 2022 - Good Hope Tutoring Services

Kathleen Clymer’s New Book, "Dymphna the Dowdy Dragon," Follows the Adventures of an Unhappy Dragon Who Strikes Out on Her Own to Find Others That Will Accept Her

Kathleen Clymer’s New Book, "Dymphna the Dowdy Dragon," Follows the Adventures of an Unhappy Dragon Who Strikes Out on Her Own to Find Others That Will Accept Her

Fulton Books author Kathleen Clymer is a retired teacher and native Wyomingite. She currently lives in Laramie, Wyoming, her hometown. Kathleen Clymer has completed her most recent book, “Dymphna the Dowdy Dragon”: a delightful tale of an unhappy dragon who goes off in search of dragons... - December 07, 2022 - Fulton Books

Elizabeth Czekanski’s New Book, "How Do You Pet a Giraffe?" is a Charming Guide to Understanding Giraffes & How They Interact with Their Habitat & Each Other

Elizabeth Czekanski’s New Book, "How Do You Pet a Giraffe?" is a Charming Guide to Understanding Giraffes & How They Interact with Their Habitat & Each Other

Fulton Books author Elizabeth Czekanski, who has taught elementary school for twenty-five years, has completed her most recent book, “How Do You Pet a Giraffe?”: a charming and engaging tale that explores the lives of giraffes, how they function in the wild, and where one might find... - December 06, 2022 - Fulton Books

GenOn Ministries Names Brittany Sky as Christian Parenting and Caregiving Project Director; Seeks Pilot Churches

GenOn Ministries Names Brittany Sky as Christian Parenting and Caregiving Project Director; Seeks Pilot Churches

GenOn Ministries, a nonprofit organization that equips churches with intergenerational ministry training and resources, announces the hiring of Brittany Sky as the Project Director for their upcoming Christian Parenting and Caregiving Project. Brittany is the author of "Raising Good People," the "Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook" and the "Bible Basics Storybook," and co-author of the "Deep Blue Bible Storybook." GenOn will be seeking churches to pilot resources and training in early 2023. - December 06, 2022 - GenOn Ministries

New Children’s Book Released by Lauren Lee Awakens Self-Love for All in the Age of Gentle Parenting

New Children’s Book Released by Lauren Lee Awakens Self-Love for All in the Age of Gentle Parenting

Author Lauren Lee is pleased to announce the release of her new children’s book, "The Girl and the Lock on Her Heart." Independently released in October 2022, the book is receiving rave reviews. - December 04, 2022 - Lauren Lee

City of Palm Springs Invites Local Families to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17

City of Palm Springs Invites Local Families to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17

BMW of Palm Springs and Porsche Palm Springs Partner to Help Make the Holidays Merrier for Children Across the Coachella Valley. - December 03, 2022 - PSGSL

TAAC Produces Its Largest Fashion Show Ever Held In The Villages, FL

TAAC Produces Its Largest Fashion Show Ever Held In The Villages, FL

Each year, The African American Club of The Villages (TAAC), a non-profit organization, raises scholarship funds for students attending Wildwood High School, Leesburg High School, and Lake Wier High School. Along with partner organization, The Sophisticated Gents, TAAC has awarded scholarships... - December 02, 2022 - TAAC

New Kids Book for the Holidays Celebrates Creativity, Teamwork and Leadership

New Kids Book for the Holidays Celebrates Creativity, Teamwork and Leadership

Denise Turney, author of the Rosetta Blay middle-school kids book series, announces the release of her new book for the holidays, "Rosetta’s New Action Adventure." The new book arrives in time for the holidays, celebrating friendship, teamwork, conflict resolution, creativity and giving back. - December 02, 2022 - Chistell Publishing

Hispanic Unity of Florida Received $100,000 Grant from Share Our Strength to Increase Awareness of Child Tax Credit and Support Tax Services Through October 2022

Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) received a $100,000 grant from Share Our Strength, a national anti-hunger organization, to increase access to free, quality tax assistance and to support outreach and enrollment efforts for the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Today, HUF is excited to announce a Facebook... - November 29, 2022 - Hispanic Unity of Florida

Scholarship Founder and New Author Khadijah Butler Announces the Release of Her Self-Help Book, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick"

Scholarship Founder and New Author Khadijah Butler Announces the Release of Her Self-Help Book, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick"

Nonprofit Scholarship Founder and President Khadijah Butler is proud to present her debut release, "Laying the Foundation, Brick by Brick," hitting bookstores everywhere on November 29, 2022. Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick is an informative how-to book focused on teaching others... - November 29, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation

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

Local IT consulting company collects toys for less fortunate children. - November 23, 2022 - IDI Consulting

Annual Garnet Valley Turkey Trot 5K With Cash And Prizes For Best Dressed, First Second, And Third Place Overall Winner

Annual Garnet Valley Turkey Trot 5K With Cash And Prizes For Best Dressed, First Second, And Third Place Overall Winner

Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with families from the tri-state area at the Garnet Valley Turkey Trot 5K and 1 miler at Garnet Valley High School, 552 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342 on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00 AM. This race will take place rain/snow or shine. For the 5K, $500 will... - November 22, 2022 - Healthy Kids Running Series

Thru Guidance Ministries - Free Winter Meals for Kids and Teens

ThruGuidance Ministries Inc., announces sponsorship of the Winter Food Service Program. Free meals will be provided to all children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age or under in surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. - November 21, 2022 - Thru Guidance Ministries Inc.

Wynona’s House is the First to Stream Newly Released Documentary in the Tri-State Area at 2022 Training & Workshops on Child Maltreatment Series

Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center, Holds Second Free Training Event in its 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment Series: A Free Multidisciplinary Team Response Training Event. Wynona’s House Was the First to Stream a Newly Released, Award-Winning Documentary in the Tri-State Area Which Focuses on Online Grooming and Exploitation. - November 21, 2022 - Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center

Lego Artist Coming to Memphis, Tennessee, March 25-26

Lego Artist Coming to Memphis, Tennessee, March 25-26

On March 25-26, 2023, some of the most acclaimed LEGO Artists will be in Memphis for the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event. Each Artist will have a gallery filled with their LEGO creations and each attendee will have the opportunity to not only meet the Artists, but they will have the opportunity to ask questions about their creations. - November 20, 2022 - BrickUniverse

Lego Artists Coming to Jacksonville

Lego Artists Coming to Jacksonville

On December 10-11, some of the countries most acclaimed LEGO Artists will be in Jacksonville for the BrickUniverse LEGO fan event. Each Artist will have a gallery filled with their LEGO creations and each event attendee will have the opportunity to not only meet them, but can ask questions about their work. - November 20, 2022 - BrickUniverse

Scouts BSA Troop 321 Ugly Sweater 5K is Collecting Food for the Homeless

Scouts BSA Troop 321 is having some holiday fun and fitness while giving back to the community. The community is invited to join in on 12/3 at E. Carroll Joyner Park for a 5K event and bring a non-perishable food donation. - November 17, 2022 - North Wake Youth Organization / Scouts BSA

Matt King Joins Boys Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council Board of Directors

Matt King Joins Boys Scouts of America, Dan Beard Council Board of Directors

Matt King, Cincinnati businessman and co-founder of King Hightower Strategies, was unanimously approved to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dan Beard Council as the Fort Hamilton District Chair. The Dan Beard Council is the administrative body of the Boy Scouts of America in the Greater... - November 16, 2022 - Friends of Matt King

Local Nonprofits Co-host All-Women Lineup for “Blue Christmas & Festivus” Concert

Local Nonprofits Co-host All-Women Lineup for “Blue Christmas & Festivus” Concert

Herizon Music Foundation, Girls Rock Austin, and Texchromosome are co-hosting “Blue Christmas Concert & Festivus” at Opal Divine’s on December 10, 2022 at 4:30pm CT. Proceeds benefit education, work experience, and role-modeling programs helping women in music achieve merit-based success. - November 14, 2022 - Herizon Music Foundation

Supporting Your Child's Social, Educational, and Behavioral Well-Being

Supporting Your Child's Social, Educational, and Behavioral Well-Being

Moore Business Services, LLC today announced the opening of Take My Hand Girl Corporation, a non-profit which offers a new way for mentoring youth girls. Take My Hand Girl is focused on facilitating peer-to-peer mentorship to promote leadership capabilities and personal development across students... - November 14, 2022 - Take My Hand Girl

Filipino Author Draws from Her Heritage to Create Gripping YA Horror

Filipino Author Draws from Her Heritage to Create Gripping YA Horror

As part of Philippine Book Development Month, Cinnabar Moth has completed its development of the YA horror, "The Girl," by Filipino author Victory Witherkeigh. "The Girl" is grounded in Filipino history and explores what it means to be Filipino American while showcasing historic and modern Filipino view points. - November 12, 2022 - Cinnabar Moth Publishing

Youth As Resources, Funded by United Way of Kenosha County, Welcomes New Board Members, Accepts Service Award Applications

United Way of Kenosha County (UWKC), mobilizing the caring power of our community, is excited to kickoff Youth As Resources (YAR) for the ’22-’23 funding cycle. YAR is a youth-led funding organization that grants annual awards to youth-designed community service projects in Kenosha... - November 11, 2022 - United Way of Kenosha County

Anti-Human Trafficking Training & Collaboration: Until All Are Set Free

Anti-Human Trafficking Training & Collaboration: Until All Are Set Free

Queen Creek, AZ, January 21, 2023: Until All Are Set Free announces an Anti-Human Trafficking Training, Collaborative and Vendor Fair, January 21 in Queen Creek, Arizona. Hosted by Until All Are Set Free, an anti-trafficking collaborative that exists to end exploitation through connection, awareness and action. - November 09, 2022 - Until All Are Set Free

STOMP Out Bullying Announces National Block It Out Day

STOMP Out Bullying Announces National Block It Out Day

On National Block It Out Day, a STOMP Out Bullying initiative, the goal is to block negativity from the digital lives of students, and by doing so, end cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ+ discrimination, racism, hatred and online violence. In 2021, STOMP Out Bullying reached 3.9 million by creating a chain reaction by participating in and passing the message forward to their friends and family who blocked out cyberbullies, haters and trolls. - November 08, 2022 - STOMP Out Bullying

The Citizen Science Lab Receives $500,000 McAuley Ministries Grant for New Building in the Hill District

The Citizen Science Lab, a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides award-winning STEM programs to underrepresented youth, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from McAuley Ministries towards Project Dream--their new capital campaign to establish a state-of-the-art laboratory in the Hill District. The... - November 08, 2022 - The Citizen Science Lab

Making Dreams Come True Gala to Support the Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park

Making Dreams Come True Gala to Support the Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park

“Making Dreams Come True” is the theme of the 6th Annual Costume Ball and Gala on November 18, 2022 at Terrace on the Park, benefiting The Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity based in Bayside, Queens. The foundation has made 160 “dreams come... - November 04, 2022 - Fairy Godmother Foundation of New York

Cut Media’s Hiho Kids and American Girl Create Content Partnership for Brand’s All-New Truly Me Line of Dolls, Outfits and Accessories

First-time partnership launches with special episode inside American Girl’s flagship Chicago store. - November 03, 2022 - Cut Media

A Growing Family Travel Company is Reshaping Travel for Families

A Growing Family Travel Company is Reshaping Travel for Families

Our Modern Family Travels is an emerging and fast-growing family travel community pairing agency services with the massive savings of a travel club. OMFT is reshaping the way families travel by making travel opportunities more accessible, more often. Only 40% of families planned to vacation according to polling data from RVandplaya.com. OMFT seeks to change this by offering low monthly memberships in return for massive travel discounts and monthly giveaways. - October 31, 2022 - Our Modern Family Travels

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