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The Browngirls Experience Launches 14 City Beauty/Fashion Tour Across the United States and Caribbean
The Browngirls Experience is not an ordinary Beauty/Fashion Tour in fact it is entertaining and loaded with a day of fashion, food, vendors and all shades of Brown. Founded in 2015 by Nikki Means, The Browngirls Experience was created in help bring UNITY among all girls, teens and ladies ages 3 to... - September 02, 2017 - The Browngirls Experience
The Travelers Protective Association Donates $20,000 to CID
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society supports local school for the deaf. - September 02, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
The Schultz Family Foundation Supports MSCCN’s Military Spouse Employment Initiatives with a $250,000 Grant
Building upon the long-term success of the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) and its military spouse employment initiatives, the Schultz Family Foundation recently directed a $250,000 grant to MSCCN from its donor advised fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The award... - August 26, 2017 - Military Spouse Corporate Career Network
Family Court Frustration Leads to Billboard in New Orleans
An anonymous mother pays for billboard in New Orleans in an effort to educate Family Court judges on Cluster B personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder. - August 24, 2017 - One Mom's Battle
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Donation Presented to Support Power Scholars Academy at The Gateway Family YMCA - August 23, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Food Bank of South Jersey Asks Area Residents to Join Nationwide Effort in Taking Action to End Hunger
FBSJ Announces Schedule of Fundraising and Community Service Events to Promote Hunger Action Month™ - August 23, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - August 22, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Wellness Center Branch YMCA Announces Expansion
The Gateway Family YMCA - Five Points Wellness Center YMCA at Union Health Park Expands Facility - August 21, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Salaam Performing Arts Festival Sept 2, 2017
15th free family-oriented multi-ethnic performing arts festival in partnership with SLC Downtown Farmers Market world class performers to foster goodwill. - August 19, 2017 - Salt Lake American
The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Lessons Launches Updated Swim Lesson Program
Updated lessons help swimmers of all ages and skills develop a lifelong love of swimming. - August 18, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Arming People with the Truth About Drugs
Volunteers from The Foundation for a Drug-Free World South West distribute over 3000 “Truth about Drugs” booklets to people during public events in Plymouth this summer. - August 18, 2017 - The Foundation for a Drug Free World
Denver Based WFG Hosts National Celebration of Women in Bloom
National Celebration of Women in Bloom celebrates women navigating divorce and widowhood. Laugh, learn, and be inspired as the Wildflower Group honors all women who are blossoming during their experience. - August 15, 2017 - Wildflower Group
III% United Patriots of Virginia Condemns Political Violence
III% United Patriots of Virginia condemns political violence that happened at the Unite The Right Rally. - August 15, 2017 - 3UPVA
Five Points Branch YMCA Completes Pool Renovations
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Updates Pool Area of Facility - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Hosts Art Workshop Series Art Exhibit
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Partners with Cerebral Palsy League - August 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation to Hold the Final Run for Our Fallen Heroes
This run has been going on for 10 years and has gotten way too big for one person to maintain so it will end. - August 14, 2017 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
The Travelers Protective Association Presents More Than $20,000 in Grants
St. Louis-based fraternal benefit society gives 42 scholarships to those in need. - August 11, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Local Kids Learn Safety This Summer Thanks to The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming - August 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Chef Maneet Chauhan to Headline Feed the Children Fundraiser Event in South River New Jersey
Pastor Jimmy Dynarski of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of South River is holding a food themed fundraiser to support fifteen orphan children of tribal India. Funds will help provide basic needs, education, and medicine to the children and immediate community. - August 10, 2017 - Tabernacle Baptist Church of South River
Are Screens Disconnecting Your Family? Families Managing Media Brings Nationally Acclaimed Expert to Help Area Parents
Don't miss a life changing night on August 31 at 7:00 pm with nationally acclaimed speaker, author, psychologist and Fox News contributor, Tom Kersting, who will empower you to reconnect your family by exploring the mental and emotional effects of screens on kids' brains. You will leave with strategies to help your child thrive in the real world and feel equipped to raise leaders (vs. followers) who are able to balance screen habits and healthy relationships. - August 09, 2017 - Families Managing Media
The Committee to Elect Shecktor Has Organized a Rally in Support of Donald Trump to be Held in Luzerne County, Pa. Luzerne County Was a Key Player in the 2016 Elections.
Over 100 are expected to turn out for a pro Trump rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Saturday, August 12. This is one of many planned rallies in support of Donald Trump occurring across the nation. This rally is sponsored by MAGA Nationwide, LLC and is being put on by Andrew Shecktor, a candidate for U.S. Senate in PA. - August 09, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students with Free Memberships
Free Memberships Provided in Elizabeth, Union and Rahway for Local Students - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Roselle Savings Bank Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA
Annual Campaign Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA. - August 08, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Farm Animal Rights Movement to Rally Thousands of Animal Right Activists in the Nation's Capital
What: 2,000 animal rights activists representing 90 organizations from 12 countries When: August 3rd - 6th, 2017 Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Why: To train, to network, and to plan strategies for the coming year More: 80 sessions,... - July 31, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
Rahway Branch Partners with Jardine Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Provides Specialized Arts Programming - July 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Families Advocating for Campus Equality Agrees that Sexual Assault Procedures Need Revision; Victim Protections Not Threatened by Reform Efforts
Families Advocating for Campus Equality (FACE) commends the New York Times for publishing an Op Ed last Friday by respected journalist Cathy Young disputing the false narrative that FACE and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos seek to weaken protections under Title IX for victims of... - July 24, 2017 - Families Advocating for Campus Equality
Small Town Mayor Seeks New Businesses to Take Part in Economic Development Process
Mayor Williams of White Castle, La wants to work with businesses to secure funding for the purchase of existing empty buildings and offer incentives to bring in doughnut shops, bakeries, coffee shops, upscale lofts, apartments, retail centers, shopping malls, and most importantly mentoring programs for the youth. - July 22, 2017 - Town of White Castle
The Travelers Protective Association Holds 127th National Convention
Missouri-based organization raises more than $20,000 for its scholarship trust. - July 15, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Empowering Families to Fight Addiction: OHEL & Amudim Present Awareness Event in Catskills
Following the highly successful Addictions Awareness event in Brooklyn, which saw hundreds in attendance, OHEL and Amudim are again providing an awareness event in the Catskills this Shabbos, July 14th, including Motsei Shabbos. - July 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Reaches GuideStar Platinum
Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results - July 13, 2017 - Volunteer Firefighter Alliance
The Gateway Family YMCA Offers July Open House
YMCA Open House July 21 - 23 - July 11, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Financial Literacy Grants Made Available Through the Support of Wells Fargo
The Florida Financial Literacy Initiative has announced that it accepting applications for its 2017 mini-grant program. It will award eight Florida-based adult education and literacy providers up to $5,000 over a one-year period. Funded by Wells Fargo, the Initiative also provides training opportunities for teachers, tutors and administrators on how to incorporate financial information into their curriculum as well as educational sessions at the annual Florida Literacy Conference. - July 05, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Driving Out Summer Hunger with the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Mobile Meals Program
Bus Stop Café Provides Safe Space for Kids in Need to Read and Eat Where They Live and Play - July 01, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Georgia Scientologists Recognize the International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Church of Scientology Atlanta hosted motivational speaker James Brown, who, in 1992, was shot in the neck over a drug deal and paralyzed from the neck down. Mr. Brown, in coordination with the Georgia Foundation for a Drug Free World, now uses this experience to teach at risk youth the importance of leading a drug-free life. - June 29, 2017 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
PA U.S. Senate Candidate to be Opening Keynote Speaker at Rally in Gettysburg, Pa on July 1, 2017
Andrew Shecktor, running for U.S. Senate in 2018, will be the opening speaker at a rally to be held on the battlefield in Gettysburg, PA to be held Saturday, July 1, 2017. - June 29, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park and the Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) will host an Anniversary Gala on July 29, celebrating a year of success. - June 29, 2017 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)
Camp Bow Wow Introduces Public Protector Discount Inspired by Selfless Pet Saving Heroes
Nation’s Leading Pet Care Franchise Offers Franchisee Fee Discount to Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers and Paramedics. - June 29, 2017 - Camp Bow Wow
Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County Forms Strategic Partnership with Lodi Boys & Girls Club
The collaborative agreement unites both organizations for a synergistic partnership building upon each of their current capacities and capabilities. - June 25, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County
Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to Lead the LGBT Pride Parade’s Summer of Love Contingent
Now Share LOVE and the Magic Bus to lead the Pride Parade’s Summer of Love contingent, Hearts Sky Written Above San Francisco, All Celebrating 50 Years of Striving for LOVE Equality. - June 22, 2017 - Now Share LOVE
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House and Senior Prom
The Gateway Family YMCA – WISE Center YMCA Branch Provides Open House in Union. - June 19, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
25th Annual Huntington Beach Council on Aging Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The 25th Annual Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) Golf Tournament Fundraiser take place on June 23, 2017. - June 16, 2017 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)
TN CASA Launches "Be For The Child" Statewide Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has launched a special volunteer recruitment campaign to raise awareness of the need for volunteers in Campbell County to help vulnerable children to find safe, permanent homes. It is estimated 20,000 children across the state could use a CASA volunteer – many of those children here locally. - June 15, 2017 - CASA of Campbell County
African Leadership Bridge and Group TekZone Partner to Drive Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Education
African Leadership Bridge (ALB) and Group TekZone (TekZone) have entered into a partnership to equip, train, develop and enable Sub-Saharan African youth to create local solutions to local problems. ALB has successfully sponsored and mentored a number of African students through undergraduate... - June 13, 2017 - African Leadership Bridge
OHEL’s Third Annual OXC Classic at Camp Kaylie Draws Record Participants & Solidifies Obstacle Race as Premier Calendar Event
On Sunday, May 21, over 550 participants, including 70 individuals with disabilities, and 71 teams, courageously ran, climbed, jumped, muscled, crawled and even swam through 35 obstacles at OXC, the one-of-a-kind mud run-style obstacle race at OHEL’s beautiful Camp Kaylie in Wurtsboro, NY. - June 11, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Religious Leaders of All Faiths to Give Sermons on Food Waste
Weekend of September 8-10, 2017 - June 08, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Downtown Mural Project
Social enterprise celebrates volunteerism in its community. - June 08, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
July 4th is National Pitmasters Day
July 4th is the opportunity to thank every Pitmaster across the nation who makes the great barbecue that fills our bellies year round. We celebrate Independence Day with barbecue and July 4th we also celebrate the Pitmasters who make the barbecue. The Pitmasters Association, Inc. is an... - June 07, 2017 - Pitmasters Association, Inc.
Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Open House at the YMCA June 9 - 11 - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates Older Americans Month
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages older adults to eat healthy, get active and social. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA at The Gateway Family YMCA
LIVESTRONG is a program in support of cancer survivors. - June 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA