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The LATCo Network - the Country’s First Federated Body for Local Authority Trading Companies is Formed
Due to growing budget constraints within Local Authorities, a commercial subculture has been steadily growing throughout the country. The businesses that have been set up as a result are called Local Authority Trading Companies or LATCos for short. They are an alternative services delivery model... - May 30, 2019 - LATCo
Global Peace Foundation Malaysia Lights up Sarawakian Village with Solar Energy
In the small village of Sion in Sarawak, 45 families have been living without electricity for the past 27 years. Through Global Peace Foundation Malaysia's All-Lights Village initiative, the solar energy was brought to relieve the energy poverty in Sion. - May 25, 2019 - Global Peace Foundation Malaysia
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded one-year, $5,000 grants for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their adult education, ESOL, and family literacy students. These mini-grants, awarded by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida Literacy Coalition, integrate health and nutrition information into the programs’ curriculum. - May 25, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Alliance Opposes Legislation to Roll Back Site Neutral Reforms
H.R. 2552 threatens to raise healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers, fuel consolidation, and decrease transparency. - May 24, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Publisher Confirmed for First Earth Law Legal Textbook
Today, Earth Law Center finalized a contract with Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory, U.S., of the famed “red and black” Aspen Casebook Series, to publish the first ever law school textbook on Earth Law, including the Rights of Nature movement, entitled "Earth Law: Emerging Ecocentric Law." - May 23, 2019 - Earth Law Center
Florida Blue Foundation Recognized as 2019 Outstanding Community Partner at Florida Literacy Awards
The Florida Blue Foundation received the Outstanding Community Partner Award at the 2019 FloridaLiteracy Conference, which was held on May 1-3rd at the Daytona Beach Plaza Resort. Florida Blue has been a generous supporter and leader in promoting literacy and health literacy since it became the... - May 23, 2019 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Posse Foundation Gala Celebrates 30 Years, Features Chaka Khan and Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl will preside at the 2019 Posse Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019), the Foundation announced today. The annual gala is expected to raise $3 million to help public high school students with extraordinary leadership potential. - May 22, 2019 - The Posse Foundation
Local Nonprofit Serving At-Risk Youth Through Sailing
Receives Tax Exemption from the IRS - May 12, 2019 - Sailing Project Endeavor
New Classes Offered at U.S. Veg Corp's Vegetarian Fest Next Weekend
A galaxy of new vegan stars has recently been added to the presenters’ roster at the 9th annual New York Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place May 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Headlining the Banana Stage (for health and wellness presentations) is Derek Goodwin, who has... - May 12, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Children's Activities Galore Come to U.S. Veg Corp's Vegetarian Festival
If the Kumquat Kids Area sounds like a lot of kooky fun, that’s by design. It promises to be one of the most popular components of the ninth annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place May 18-19 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Attendees can... - May 09, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Hot Topics at U.S. Veg Corp's 9th Annual NYC Veg Food Fest
The multi-faceted Gabriel Cousens, an ivy-trained M.D., an ordained rabbi, a Native American sundancer, and author of 13 internationally acclaimed books--will be just one of the keynote speakers appearing at the 9th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, May 18-19, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in... - May 01, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
AmazingRibs.com Unveils Picks for "15 Best New BBQ and Grilling Products" of 2019
With summer right around the corner, AmazingRibs.com, a premier online BBQ and grilling resource, has just announced its list of “AmazingRibs.com’s 15 Best New BBQ and Grilling Products of 2019.” In addition to these Best New Product winners, the experts at AmazingRibs.com have... - April 29, 2019 - AmazingRibs.com
BGCMLA Commemorates Ongoing Partnership with L.A. Chargers with Ribbon Cutting of Athletic Field and Teen Center
Chargers’ corporate partner Bob’s Discount Furniture joins ongoing renovations at BGCMLA Watts/Willowbrook and Challengers Clubhouses. - April 26, 2019 - The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles
Camarillo Tourism Organization Unveils New Website
VisitCamarillo.com Debuts New User Experience and Correlating Promotion. - April 25, 2019 - Camarillo Hotel & Tourism Association
New Video Explores Dangers of BUI
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 21, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
AmpleHarvest.org Announces New Board President
AmpleHarvest.org announces the appointment of John Powers, Deloitte Chief Corporate Development Officer, as President of AmpleHarvest.org Board of Directors. - April 17, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Vision Unbound Offers Free Event to Support Children
Nonprofit hosts simulcast designed to provide information for families, churches, and professionals on how to best assist children impacted by adoption and foster care. - April 17, 2019 - The Vision Unbound Project
What is BUI? Video Answers Key Questions.
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 14, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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.®
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
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
AMITY Condemns Terrorist Attack on New Zealand Mosques
AMITY condemns the heinous terrorist attacks on two New Zealand Mosques. They urge the Muslim community to remain calm and resist any provocation which will only serve the interests of the terrorists who wish to cause hate and division within the larger Muslim community. AMITY expresses its deep sympathy and stands in solidarity with the people, government and Muslim community of New Zealand, offering its heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent who were killed. - March 18, 2019 - AMITY
New Boating Video: Safety Tips for Paddle Sports
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 17, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Payment Reforms in President’s FY2020 Budget
The Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers, employers and patient advocacy groups established to address growing access to care issues driven by disparities in payment rates for identical clinical services provided in different healthcare settings... - March 13, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
"Wear a Life Jacket!" 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 11, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Empowering a Billion Women, Inc. Celebrates International Woman’s Day with the Announcement of a Key New Leadership Hire at SXSW United Nations Social Media Zone
Ingrid Vanderveldt prepares EBW for growth and scale; Chandini Portteus enters leadership in the for-profit tech space - March 08, 2019 - Empowering a Billion Women by 2020
COLD WATER SURVIVAL Video for US 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. - March 03, 2019 - America's Boating Channel
Zonta Douglas County Announces 15th Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Zonta Douglas County continues to make significant contributions to the community by raising money through its Trivia Event. - March 02, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Urges Congress to Consider Site Neutral Payment Reforms
In a letter to Congressional leaders, Alliance detailed how site neutral payment reforms can save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars while increasing access to care in community-based settings. - February 22, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation Have Undergraduate Scholarships Available for 2019-2020
The Zonta Club of Washington, D.C. (Club) and The Zonta Club of Washington Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 scholarship program is now available. Applicants for these scholarships should be women pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited District of Columbia... - February 17, 2019 - Zonta Club of Washington, D.C.
Church of Scientology Georgia Fights the Opioid Crisis During the Big Game in Atlanta
500,000 educational booklets were passed out in Atlanta leading up to the Big Game. - February 16, 2019 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Immigration Voice announces support from a record number of bipartisan legislators for the introduction of legislation seeking for fair treatment for high-skilled immigrants on Green Card waiting times. - February 07, 2019 - Immigration Voice
Davidson Prison Ministry Elects New Officers
In preparation for another year of ministry to the Davidson Correctional Center of Lexington, North Carolina, the Davidson Prison Ministry of Lexington is excited to introduce the ministry officers for 2019. At the January board of directors meeting the board unanimously elected Cathy Robertson to... - February 04, 2019 - Davidson Prison Ministry
Free February Senior Wellness Events at The Gateway Family YMCA
YMCA Announces Senior Open House in February. - February 01, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Food Waste Weekend - Thou Shall Not Waste Food
Religious Leaders of All Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Others - to Give Sermons on Food Waste and Hunger the Weekend of September 6-8, 2019. - January 31, 2019 - AmpleHarvest.org
Holocaust Survivor & Founder of F.A.R.M Calls for End to All Oppression on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a survivor of the infamous Warsaw Ghetto, Dr. Alex Hershaft, calls for an end to all forms of oppression, including our own killing of animals for food on his website neveragain.global. - January 27, 2019 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Hot Topics at U.S. Veg Corp's AZ Veg Food Festival
Eco-activism will be one of the hot topics up for discussion at the 5th annual Arizona Vegetarian Food Festival, taking place February 2nd and 3rd at the Scottsdale Civic Center amphitheater. - January 26, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added a New Member to Its Board of Directors
Jim Rienhardt will join the board made up of 12 members from throughout the community. - January 26, 2019 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
To Save New Orca Calf, Earth Law Center with Ocean Defenders Seek Rights for the Southern Resident Orcas
A coalition of groups (NGO’s, community groups, scientists, lawyers and indigenous peoples) unveiled today their Declaration on the Rights of the Southern Resident Orcas (http://legalrightsforthesalishsea.org/petition), urging all levels of government to recognize the inherent rights of the Southern Residents. This recognition has renewed urgency with a new calf born to the Southern Residents who have not produced a surviving offspring in three years. - January 25, 2019 - Earth Law Center
WISE Adult Day Services Program Celebrates 35 Years of Serving the Community
The Gateway Family YMCA’s WISE Adult Day Services Program Turns 35. - January 24, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA