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Church of Scientology Atlanta Presents Red Ribbon Week Award to Sandy Springs Police
The Church of Scientology Atlanta celebrated Red Ribbon Week 2019 by honoring the local Sandy Springs Police Department Saturday 26 October 2019. In collaboration with the Sandy Springs Interfaith Clergy Association, the award was well received by officers from the department. - November 02, 2019 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers Early Learning Readiness Program
Program supports school readiness. - October 31, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
A physical activity and well-being intitiative for cancer survivors. - October 29, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Adds Sixth YMCA Branch
The Gateway Family YMCA Adds Youth Development Branch YMCA in Elizabeth. - October 28, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Monterey First Theatre Receives Federal Grant
Monterey's First Theatre has received federal funding for ADA upgrades required as part of the restoration and reopening of the theater. - October 25, 2019 - Monterey State Historic Parks Association
Epworth Children & Family Services Awarded More Than $1.6 Million in Grants
Nonprofit is only Missouri agency to receive awards under bureau's specific programs in 2019. - October 25, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
New Health Literacy App Aims to Improve Health Knowledge of All Floridians
The Florida Literacy Coalition has released the Staying Healthy Quiz App, an interactive health literacy quiz game designed to improve health knowledge and vocabulary. Based on the popular Staying Healthy curriculum, users can choose from three different quiz levels: easy, hard or a mix of questions from both levels. There is a growing recognition that limited English language and literacy skills can have a significant impact on one’s health. - October 24, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Alliance Applauds Wenstrup Amendment to House Drug Pricing Package
Site neutral policies in the Wenstrup Amendment to H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019, would reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors - October 23, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
11 Year Old Breaks World Record – Finishes the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge(TM)
50 States Half Marathon Club member, Aiden Jaquez, of Montgomery, Illinois, has become the youngest ever to finish the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge(TM) at age 11 years old. - October 23, 2019 - 50 States Half Marathon Club
Carried To Full Term's 4th Annual "Life Is A Gift" Gala
The 4th annual “Life Is A Gift” Gala and Fundraiser hosted by Carried To Full Term will be held at Evergreen Golf Club in Haymarket, Virginia. Carried To Full Term's (CTFT) goal is to provide hope and a better future to pregnant women and their children through long-term housing. - October 22, 2019 - Carried To Full Term
Youth Volunteer Priya Maharaj Honored by The Gateway Family YMCA
Priya Maharaj named The Gateway Family YMCA 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year for her dedication and support of children in youth programs. - October 21, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Endometriosis Advocate Turns Pain Into Power to Help Others
Manu Castañeda Jaramillo, endometriosis warrior, and advocate, recently launched WithEndo, which provides transformational online health programs for women suffering from Endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women globally. WithEndo is also the parent platform for The Ribbon Method, an 8-week holistic, natural and personalized group coaching program. - October 20, 2019 - WithEndo
Immigration Voice Announces Disappointment in Senator Durbin’s Blockade of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Immigration Voice, a national non-profit organization with over 130,000 members that advocates for the alleviation of restrictions on employment, travel, and working conditions faced by legal high-skilled immigrants in the United States working as doctors, researchers, scientists, and engineers at... - October 18, 2019 - Immigration Voice
Epworth Children & Family Services Holds 35th Annual Holiday Gift Giving Drive
St. Louis nonprofit to make the holidays more joyous for children, youth and families. - October 18, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Lights on Afterschool Event Focuses on “Afterschool for All”
The Gateway Family YMCA Showcases After School Care Sites. - October 16, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Recognition for Proclamation of November 1 as Electa Quinney Day
Electa Quinney was Stockbridge-Munsee tribal member who was the first female teacher and first teacher in a free public school in Wisconsin. - October 14, 2019 - Stockbridge-Munsee Community
New Surveys Show West Hollywood Residents and Visitors See Meth as Most Harmful Substance Abuse Problem in the City
Meth use is rising rapidly in West Hollywood, California. Community Organization Working with City Leaders to Develop Prevention Strategies. - October 12, 2019 - Institute for Public Strategies
NCPC Celebrates Crime Prevention Month Throughout October with Weekly Dedicated Crime Prevention Themes
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) celebrates crime prevention all year long, but since 1984, when NCPC designated October as Crime Prevention Month, communities have encouraged this outreach of educating the public and showcasing their accomplishments. This year during October, NCPC will... - October 10, 2019 - National Crime Prevention Council
Great Old Broads for Wilderness “Wild for Wilderness Online Auction” Opens October 27
Fundraiser offers a wide variety of outdoor goods and experiences, with proceeds to fund Great Old Broads for Wilderness' work to protect America's public lands. - October 09, 2019 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
U.S. Veg Corp Brings Premier Vegan Kids Event to Manhattan
The provocative question of raising a child on a fully vegan diet will be a topic on tap at the upcoming U.S. Veg Corp-sponsored Little Apples event, on Saturday, October 19, 1-4 p.m., at the Essex Market on the Lower East Side. The event is presented in conjunction with Riverdel Cheese, the... - October 06, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
All-Volunteer Team Launches First of Its Kind STEM Magazine in the Nation - Youngest Staff Member Merrill Keating, Age 14, is STEM Girl with Passion for Gender Equality
Merrill Keating calls herself a STEM girl. The 14-year-old has been coding since she was in kindergarten. She’s a youth mentor with West Sound CoderDojo and a leader with her high school’s robotics club. And she’s considering mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence (AI)... - October 04, 2019 - Merrill Keating
Economic Development Symposium Featuring John W. Rogers, Jr and Valerie Jarrett to Address Multi-Millions of Dollars at Stake for Chicago’s Southeast Lakefront Region
The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) will host the inaugural regional economic development symposium focused on strengthening the business districts in Chicago’s Southeast lakefront neighborhoods. Facing major capital investments, commercial corridor redevelopment and significant gentrification within the next three years, the SECC Symposium on Saturday, October 12, 2019 will begin a needed discourse about business development. - October 03, 2019 - South East Chicago Commission
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Proposed OPPS Rule
Advocacy group urges CMS to continue implementation of site neutral payments for outpatient clinic visits. - September 30, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Falls Prevention Awareness
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages residents to learn the risk factors for falls and how to prevent them. - September 30, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - September 27, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
NW GA Writers Conference Presents One-of-a-Kind Conference for Writers of All Skill Levels and Genres
Nov. 1 and 2 is the NW GA Writers Conference. It all begins Friday evening with a dinner and comedy event. Saturday is for literary fun and learning. Hear from industry professionals on some of the hottest topics affecting authors. Snag a meeting with an Agent. This is an event for writers of all genres and skill levels. Conference Keynote Speaker is the critically-acclaimed author Steven James. - September 26, 2019 - NW GA Writers Conference
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Receives $25,000 from Fender Play Foundation to Launch Music Program
Funds support musical instruments and instruction for 200 South Los Angeles youth. - September 26, 2019 - The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles
Healing the Trauma Within, Women’s Empowerment Summit
15 Daring Women Share Their Methods to Move from Victim to Victorious. - September 21, 2019 - Daring Woman, Inc.
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
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Women’s Health & Fitness Day
YMCA Part of National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 19, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
International Anti-Hunger Summit Coming to Tampa in October
In the United States, 42 million people struggle to put food on the table every year, including 13 million children and 5.7 million seniors. This October, anti-hunger organizations, advocates, and volunteers are coming together for the 2019 Sunshine Summit to End Hunger, a two-day summit, on... - September 19, 2019 - Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger
Epworth and LETA Charitable Foundation Partnership Generates 30th Car Purchase
St. Louis nonprofit teams up with automotive dealership's foundation to provide youth with transportation. - September 18, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Family Fun and Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Multiple Open House Events this Fall - September 17, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Showcasing What's New in Plant Based at U.S. Veg Corp Symposium
The founder of a Y Combinator-backed startup is just one of 49 presenters to be featured at the upcoming California Vegetarian Food Festival and Symposium at the Palace of Fine Arts on Saturday, September 21. Aylon Steinhart founded Eclipse Foods, which makes plant-based dairy products that are... - September 14, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Team Tryout Dates Announced
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch announces swim team dates. - September 11, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
San Gorgonio High School Student Raises Funds for Pediatric Cancer
Announcement of a fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer hosted by Senior High School Student from San Gorgonio High School in San Bernardino - September 10, 2019 - Church on the Hill
Epworth Children & Family Services Hosts 17th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction
St. Louis nonprofit to use proceeds for programs and services. - September 09, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
Premiere Plant-Based Pitch Hour at U.S. Veg Corp Event
In a town that buzzes with startups, September 21st will bring a green sheen to the endeavor. The Kelp Tank pitch hour will take place at the California Vegetarian Food Festival & Symposium. With three judges and a grand prize, attendees will see a live, all-vegan pitch hour at the Palace of... - September 08, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
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
Church of Scientology Atlanta to Host Human Rights Open House
Human Rights Open House will bring together inter-religious, multicultural groups and activists for International Peace Day. - September 07, 2019 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
AmazingRibs.com Announces “Pitmaster Club Meat-Up in Memphis”
AmazingRibs.com, the world’s leading outdoor cooking resource, today unveiled details for the AmazingRibs.com Pitmaster Club Meat-Up In Memphis, a first-of-its-kind BBQ weekend filled with spectacular food, seminars, and fellowship taking place in Memphis from July 31 - August 2, 2020. The event is limited to 400 attendees, so early registration is encouraged. - September 07, 2019 - AmazingRibs.com
Epworth Children & Family Services Holds 10th Annual School Supply Drive
St. Louis nonprofit donates more than 400 backpacks to its organization's youth. - September 06, 2019 - Epworth Children & Family Services
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits together can help reduce childhood obesity. - September 02, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Launches the Dudley House Veterans Transitional Housing Program
The Gateway Family YMCA Partners with the City of Plainfield and the County of Union to Celebrate Veterans - August 29, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins Welcoming America in Celebrating New Americans During Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week September 13-22 - August 29, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
ROANEnet Supports All Recommendations in the REU Study
ROANEnet (roanenet.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing affordable and reliable internet access and digital literacy in Roane County, responded to the release of the Rockwood Electric Utility (REU) report today. “We are encouraged at the results of the study,” said... - August 28, 2019 - ROANEnet
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Healthy Weight and Your Child
Registration is ongoing for the upcoming Fall Session of programs. - August 22, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Peace Begins on the Plate at U.S. Veg Corp's San Francisco Festival
Is it possible to achieve world peace by focusing on the foods we eat? Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, will answer that question at the 4th annual California Vegetarian Food Festival and Symposium, to take place on Saturday, September 21, at the Palace of Fine... - August 21, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Women's Retreat Sponsored by the YMCA of Middle TN and the Upper Room Offers a Wholistic Approach to Health and Spiritual Well-Being
The YMCA of Middle TN and The Upper Room invite women to a retreat this fall at the beautiful Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge in Nashville. The 1 1/2 day retreat will offer workshops and worship to encourage women to live intentionally and integrate the five dimensions of health into their lives. The dimensions include physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and financial wellness to promote flourishing vitality in mission and ministry. - August 20, 2019 - Steal Away Women
Dr. Ashwin Naik Appointed Country Chair for India by Global Dignity, an International Organization Promoting Dignity Amongst Youth and Dignity Centered Leadership
Global Dignity announced the appointment of Dr. Ashwin Naik as the Country Chair for India. As India Country Chair, Dr. Naik embodies the core values of Global Dignity, an international non-profit dedicated to uniting everyone with the belief that we all deserve to live a life of dignity. His... - August 17, 2019 - Global Dignity India