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Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 22-Year-Old Woman in Cleveland, Ohio
Hannah in Cleveland, Ohio, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Gaithersburg, MD
SDWR has awarded several grant opportunities to help families with loved ones on the Autistic Spectrum alleviate funding efforts for their very own Autism Service Dog. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Dream-Granting Organization Hosts NYC Wine Tasting
Special event will raise funds to support Dream Foundation’s mission to bring final Dreams to life for terminally-ill adults nationwide. - April 10, 2019 - Dream Foundation
North Florida Land Trust is Moving Into the Historic Brewster Hospital Building in Jacksonville, FL
Nonprofit land conservation organization held a ribbon cutting ceremony to show off the new space. - April 10, 2019 - North Florida Land Trust
Las Brisas Neighborhood Association Participates with Keep Irving Beautiful Group Conducted Cleanup Project
Residents of the Las Brisas Hills Condominiums recently joined Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a neighborhood cleanup project. During the two-day cleaning period - March 29 and 30, a total of 18 volunteers provided 78 service hours and collected approximately 600 pounds of trash from the... - April 10, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
SCPC to Senate Finance Committee: In Wake of Drug Pricing Reform Efforts, Policymakers Must Protect LTC Pharmacies from PBM Cost-Shifting to Reduce Seniors’ Costs
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Details Four Drug Pricing Reform Policy Recommendations. - April 09, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Former Volunteer for Marine Turtle Conservtion Project Shaving Her Hair as a Fundraiser to Save Sea Turtles
Ohio resident is holding a fundraiser for Marine Turtle Conservation Project and plans to shave over 40 inches of hair to benefit the cause - April 09, 2019 - Shaving My Hair for Sea Turtle Conservation
WishYoo Awarded Patent for a Collaborative e-Greeting Card
WishYoo, a leading platform that replicates the experience of traditional greeting cards, announced that it has been granted the U.S. Patent No. US10235131B2, for a communally constructed electronic card. Now everyone can participate in the same WishYoo card using their own hand-writing, audio messages, and pictures. - April 08, 2019 - More Trees, Inc.
New Situational Awareness Video for Boaters
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® Under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - April 07, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Holds Spring Shopping Soiree Fundraiser
Event Showcases Spring Fashions and Former Clients Walk the Red Carpet. - April 06, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
In Our Eyes In Our Words Nominated for 2019 IPPY Awards
In Our Eyes In Our Words - Portraits from the Edge of Society, published by Music Care Inc, a book of 100 portraits of homeless people drawn from life by artist Jeffrey C Horn, is in the running for the 2019 Independent Publishers and Professionals of the Year Awards. Winners will be announced April 10, 2019. - April 05, 2019 - Music Care Inc
Student Leaders in Diabetes Attend Leadership Summit in Boston
College Diabetes Network Hosts Leadership Summit. - April 05, 2019 - The College Diabetes Network
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - June 3, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin in New Orleans on June 3, 2019. - April 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Last Chance to Participate in April 6 Zonta Douglas County Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Annual Trivia Event raises money to help fund scholarships and grants that improve the lives of women and children, both locally and at the international level. - April 04, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
New Pastor from Iowa Discovers Her Connecticut Roots
Rev. Stephanie Haskins leaves Iowa roots to discover her own in Connecticut, leading Niantic Community Church. - April 04, 2019 - Niantic Community Church
"America’s Hidden Health Crisis" Heads for Congress on April 3rd Demanding Action for Millions with ME/CFS
Hundreds of severely ill people with ME/CFS, caregivers, allies, scientists, and clinicians from across the country are heading for Capitol Hill on April 3rd to urge Congress to give us hope, and fully fund ME/CFS medical research and education programs. The CDC has called ME/CFS “America’s hidden health crisis.” - April 03, 2019 - Solve ME/CFS Initiative
"Becoming an Autism Success Story" Now Available from Future Horizons
Anita Lesko author of "Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends," is an internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America's Panel of Autistic Advisors. She was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of fifty. A graduate of Columbia University, Anita was an honored speaker at the United Nations Headquarters for World Autism Awareness Day 2017. - April 03, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Empowering Women in Industry Launches Empowering Women Podcast
The Empowering Women Podcast will be hosting a launch party on Thursday April 4th at 5:00 pm CDT. If you’re in the Madison area and would like to attend, get your tickets and join the fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-party-empowering-women-in-industry-podcast-tickets-57803865919 - April 03, 2019 - Empowering Women in Industry
“Calling Squad Cars” a Detective Mystery Will be Performed at the Scientology Information Center
On Saturday, April 13th the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will perform, “Calling Squad Cars,” a Detective Mystery story by Mr. Hubbard. The performance will take place at the Scientology Information Center at 500 Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater and is open to the community. - April 03, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Kidney Community Commends Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Support Private-Public “KidneyX” Partnership to Address Nation’s Growing Kidney Disease Epidemic
Letter to House Appropriations Committee Leaders Calls for $25 Million in Public Matching Funds to Support KidneyX to Boost Investment in Kidney Disease Research and Innovation. - April 01, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
New Title from Ian G. Duncum: The Impact of Church Consultancy
New release book and author details, interview resources, book excerpt and endorsements. - April 01, 2019 - Dr. Ian G. Duncum
Westchester Academy of International Studies PTA Awarded Google and National PTA Grant to Address Digital Safety
Westchester Academy of International Studies PTA has been awarded a $1,000 grant from National PTA® and Google to provide parents with the resources they need to answer practical questions about digital safety and citizenship. The grant will be used to host a Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop... - April 01, 2019 - Westchester Academy PTA
Literacy Action Gears Up for 2019 Tour de Toad Charity Bike Ride: Central Arkansas Nonprofit Hosts Official Cycling Event of Conway’s Toad Suck Daze Festival
Adult literacy nonprofit, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas invites cyclists to register for the 12th Annual Tour de Toad Charity Bike Ride event on Saturday, May 4th at the Conway Municipal Airport. Participants can sign up at... - April 01, 2019 - Literacy Action of Central Arkansas
New Video – Electronic Navigation with GPS
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts Its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® Under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard - March 31, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
North Lake Student Government Association Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful Student Leaders Make Blankets for Service Project
The North Lake College Student Government Association (SGA) is the latest group to participate in Keep Irving Beautiful’s blanket project. A group of ten members recently crafted eight no-sew blankets under the direction of Candace Eldridge, North Lake faculty advisor and higher education... - March 31, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Academy Award Winning Actress Lupita Nyong'o Shares Statement with the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association to Help Shed Light on a Difficult Voice Disorder
Prior to the release of Jordan Peele’s horror film, "Us," lead actress Lupita Nyong'o shared the inspiration for the sound of the voice of Red; her doppelgänger character was inspired by the voice of Robert Kennedy, Jr. who has spasmodic dysphonia. The NSDA has been working... - March 30, 2019 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia Applauds the Passage of SB 48
Decoding Dyslexia Georgia applauds the passage of SB 48. The bill will, among other things, define Dyslexia in Georgia code and provide screening for kindergarten students and some 1st through 3rd grade students. The bill will now be sent to Governor Kemp’s desk. “Senate Bill 48... - March 30, 2019 - Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
Environmental Leaders in El Salvador Announce Campaign to Give Legal Rights to Natural Forests
Today, a coalition of environmental and social leaders - including lawyers, engineers, and university students - announced the formation of a group called Yes for the Rights of Nature (“Sí por los Derechos de la Naturaleza”). The group’s first campaign is to recognize El Salvador’s natural forests as living entities possessing fundamental rights. - March 30, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Nashville Church of Scientology Recognizes Top Volunteers and Community Advocates
Volunteer Recognition Day at the Nashville Church of Scientology will acknowledge volunteers and inspire others to take action, exemplifying the spirit of the day. - March 30, 2019 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Patrick Henry College Announces New Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Mark T. Mitchell, a prolific scholar, has been named Patrick Henry College's new Dean of Academic Affairs. - March 29, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
April is National Home Inventory Month
The National Inventory Certification Association announces the 2nd annual recognition of National Home Inventory Month. This year the initiative has been expanded to include Small Business Inventory services as well. - March 29, 2019 - National Inventory Certification Association
Los Angeles Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - May 24, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Los Angeles Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - May 24, 2019. - March 28, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Earth Law Center Launches Community Toolkit for Rights of Nature
Today, Earth Law Center (ELC) announces the launch of a Community Toolkit for Rights of Nature as a free tool for local communities wishing to strengthen their protection of Nature. - March 28, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.® Celebrates 50th Anniversary: Founders, Members Return to Winston-Salem to Celebrate a Golden Legacy of Perseverance by Virtue
Hundreds to descend upon the city of Winston-Salem, NC for a series of events between March 27 - April 4 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.®., including the unveiling and dedication of a monument on the campus of Winston Salem State University, a Youth Empowerment Summit, and the announcement of a substantial scholarship endowment the organization will pledge to the university where it was founded. - March 27, 2019 - Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc.®
Youth Learn Their 30 Human Rights at United for Human Rights Center in Florida
On March 19th, 2019, thirteen teenagers, ages 11-14 from the Community Learning Center (CLC) learned several of the articles of human rights from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United for Human Rights Florida’s Center in downtown Clearwater. Each youth then pledged to help... - March 26, 2019 - United for Human Rights Florida
Stand-Up Paddleboard Safety Video Premieres
America’s Boating Channel™ Debuts its Third Season Presented by United States Power Squadrons’® under a Grant Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. - March 25, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Beverage Organizations Support Mary’s Center with Donation for New Teaching Kitchen
A $50,000 donation will allow Mary's Center participants to have access to better nutrition resources. - March 24, 2019 - Mary's Center
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 17-Year-Old Boy in Fort Valley, Georgia
A 17-year-old boy named Zac living in Fort Valley, Georgia, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially bred and custom-trained dogs for... - March 23, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization Announces Its March Historic Fort Harrison Tour
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announces its monthly Historic Fort Harrison tour on March 23rd for tourists and Tampa Bay residents. - March 23, 2019 - Church of Scientology
NAFA, the National Association for Fixed Annuities, Provides Support to Critical Industry Victory in Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Fixed Index Annuities Are Not Securities. - March 22, 2019 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
St. Clair Butterfly Foundation Named "2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits
Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews - March 22, 2019 - St. Clair Butterfly Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition; Local Organization Recognized for Exemplary Performance, Standard of Excellence
Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s iconic community improvement nonprofit organization, presented Keep Irving Beautiful with its 2018 President’s Circle Award recognition at Keep America Beautiful’s recent National Conference, which took place in Baltimore, Maryland. The... - March 22, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Tuesday Was Meatout Day in the City of Pittsburgh, Proclaimed Mayor Peduto
The Pittsburgh Vegan Association (PVA) announces a Meatout day every March 20th, an official proclamation from Mayor Peduto and the Office of the Mayor in the city of Pittsburgh. The primary purpose of PVA is to advocate for veganism in the Pittsburgh region. One way to think about a first motion... - March 22, 2019 - Pittsburgh Vegan Association
Missing, Murdered and Indigenous: March on Saturday May 4, 2019
On Saturday May 4th, Support Our Arthritic Kids Inc., and Saponi Stickball will host a Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women’s March at the General Assembly Building in Raleigh NC, to commemorate and citizens to raise awareness, attention and bring justice the many women and girls who have disappeared or have been murdered. - March 21, 2019 - Saponi Stickball
2019 International Hospital Federation Awards Now Open
Hospitals and health service providers around the globe can now nominate their outstanding projects and programs to the IHF Awards. - March 21, 2019 - International Hospital Federation
All Things Made New Teams with Keep Irving Beautiful Volunteers Make, Donate Blankets
The Irving-based All Things Made New mentoring program recently partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) to make and donate four no-sew blankets. A total of 17 youth program members and six adult mentors worked together to make the blankets—providing 23 hours of volunteer service. The... - March 21, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
CIS Islamic Banking and Finance Forum to be Held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Commonwealth Independent States (CIS) are a new destination for Islamic Banking & Finance. - March 21, 2019 - AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking & Economics
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to Host Transgender Day of Visibility Event
A panel event and open house where Lehigh Valley residents can learn about transgender people and the issues that are important to them. - March 20, 2019 - Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
Autism Speaks Safety Fair in Hampton Roads Will Feature First Responders and Free Safety Resources
First responders from across Hampton Roads are partnering with Autism Speaks to hold a Safety Fair on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Parking Lot D of Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. For more information, visit: Act.AutismSpeaks.org/HamptonRoadsSafetyFair - March 20, 2019 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
NAWBO Phoenix to Present April 10 Point/Counter Point Program About Legislating Number of Women on Corporate Boards
Should publicly-owned companies be required to have a minimum number of women on their boards of directors? The Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will present a point/counter point presentation on this topic for its Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 10, 11... - March 20, 2019 - NAWBO Phoenix