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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
DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign
Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Fighting Summer Hunger by Feeding 8,000 Children in South Jersey
The Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver a Half Million Meals to Low-Income Children in Need at 168 Sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem Counties - June 03, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance - June 01, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Community Development Non-Profit Hosts Third Annual International Community Health Summit in Nicaragua
Representatives from Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, and the University of North Georgia gathered in Jinotega, Nicaragua to attend Comunidad Connect’s Third Annual Health Summit. From April 19th - April 21st, invitees learned about Comunidad Connect’s model for... - June 01, 2017 - Comunidad Connect
The Metanoia Project Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Cleveland's Homeless Population
Organization to Focus on Outreach Efforts Throughout Summer Months - May 26, 2017 - The Metanoia Project
DISH Cares and AmpleHarvest.org Announce Virtual Food Drive
Dish Network Employees Nationwide Helping to End Hunger by Ending Food Waste - May 25, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded a one-year grant, up to $5,000, for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their Adult Education, ESOL, and family literacy students. Congratulations to the following organizations: Adult Literacy League Atlantic... - May 25, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
OHEL Co-Sponsored Rebbetzin’s Conference Draws Record Attendance
This year the 18th Annual Rebbetzins’ Conference was held on Wednesday May 10 2017 at the Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin, in Brooklyn. - May 17, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hosts Autism Family Day in NY City
OHEL Bais Ezra, a leading provider of innovative services for those on the Autism project recently organized an inaugural Autism Family Day. Over 100 people – individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum together with their parents and siblings, joined OHEL to see the Broadway show... - May 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
The Multiple Challenges Faced by Teenagers Today - OHEL Responds to Netflix Series
OHEL has received many inquiries regarding the recently released Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” which has become popular with many adolescents. The show depicts very sensitive themes of teen suicide, depression, rape, bullying and shaming. There has been much criticism of the... - May 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
500 Participants to Challenge Themselves for a Great Cause at 3rd Annual OHEL Xtreme Challenge Classic on Sunday May 21st
Embracing sweat but no tears, from ages 6 to 60+ years, a record number of men, women, families, students and OHEL individuals – everyone of different abilities, will once again be a part of oXc, the one-of-a-kind mud-run style obstacle race at OHEL’s beautiful Camp Kaylie in Wurtsboro,... - May 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Dunedin Couple Raise Awareness for “Cleaning One Beach at a Time,” Mission
Salty Soul Clothing owners John and Mary Helms have made it their mission to help keep Florida’s beaches clean. The couple announces their new undertaking “Cleaning One Beach at a Time,” as a way to give back to the Tampa Bay community, and the area beaches they love so much. - May 10, 2017 - Salty Soul
Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in Captiva May 10-12
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) will be hosting the 33rd Annual Florida Literacy Conference next week at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. The conference will kick off with keynote speaker Barbara Oakley during the opening general session. Oakley, an engineering professor and... - May 07, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia to Host Summer Classes for English Language Learners
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is hosting June–July classes for beginning-level adult English language learners in Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, Herndon and Lorton. These classes provide adult learners with the fundamentals of English to improve their communication skills,... - May 05, 2017 - Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
The Travelers Protective Association's Scholarship Trust Presents 54 Grants
The trust for the hearing impaired awards $20,800 to recipients from 20 different states. - May 04, 2017 - Travelers Protective Association
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Mother's Day Fundraiser
Brand new for Mother's Day, Bellafina Chocolates has introduced a limited edition gourmet chocolate truffles gift box, featuring artwork by Myra Phipps. Myra is an abuse survivor who taught herself to paint with her left hand after a domestic violence incident left her right hand hindered for life. All proceeds benefit Families Free to help women recovering from substance abuse and domestic instability. Gifts can be shipped across the U.S. and can be ordered at www.bellafinachocolates.com. - May 04, 2017 - Bellafina Chocolates
U.S. Veg Corp's Vegan Fest Bringing the Farm to the City
Farm animals will find a place in the heart of the city, as the seventh annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival presents two highly respected animal advocates, May 20-21 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. One speaker is Irina Anta. After graduating from Yale Law School, she joined the... - May 03, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Hornets Unveils Sponsored Food Bank of South Jersey Hope Mobile
South Jersey Native and NBA Basketball Player Helps Provide Meals to Those in Need - May 03, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Celebrity Chefs to be Featured at U.S. Veg Corp's 7th Annual NYC Veg Food Fest
The celebrity chefs to be featured at the 7th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, May 20-21, wear a number of different hats… in addition to their toques. - April 30, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Love and Food in the City at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Veg Food Fest
Finding love, food, and family is one of the focal points of this year’s New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, running May 20-21 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Kicking off activities at the festival’s Apple Stage on Saturday morning is Robyn Moore who will lead a panel on... - April 29, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
U.S. Veg Corp Brings the 7th Annual NYC Veg Food Fest to Manhattan
A traveler well on her way to sampling bites at every vegan restaurant in America will be one of the featured speakers at the 7th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, May 20-21, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Kristin LaJeunesse is the founder of an award-winning website and the memoir... - April 28, 2017 - U.S. Veg Corp.
The Science of Stillness
2017 meditation masterclasses series by Kamlesh D. Patel (Daaji). A series of introductory & advanced online classes on Heartfulness meditation. Free Worldwide Web Events; The Science of Stillness will be available starting early in the day on 29 & 30 April & 1 May 2017; Register: www.heartfulness.org/masterclass - April 22, 2017 - The Heartfulness Institute
Best Buddies International Establishes First Cleveland Office; Hires Ryan Wirth as Program Supervisor
Groundbreaking organization to provide support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio - April 22, 2017 - Best Buddies International
Quantum Nano & Consciousness Centre Determines the Key to Scientific Theory of Consciousness
Researchers at Quantum Nano & Consciousness Centre, Dayalbagh Educational Institute in Agra, have used mathematical abstraction for modeling microtubules in brain as n-dimensional quantum states or n-qudit based quantum Hopfield network. Thus determining that the Key to a Scientific Theory of Consciousness Lies in the Mathematical Abstractions of Zero and Infinity. - April 20, 2017 - Quantum Nano & Consciousness Centre
2017 County Health Rankings Announced at The Gateway Family YMCA
County Health Rankings Announced at YMCA in Elizabeth - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Spring Break Open House at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Visit April 17 - 21 - April 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Food Bank of South Jersey Hosts Fifth Annual “Food Bank Hunger Games” Cooking Competition
Corporate Teams Compete to Raise Funding for FBSJ’s Hunger Relief Programs for Children. - April 15, 2017 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Names Trenton High School West Senior as 2017 Youth of the Year
Trenton High School West Senior named 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Youth of the Year. She will be moving on to compete for NJ Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year. - April 12, 2017 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County
Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit Three Oakland County Charities
The Rochester Junior Women's Club to host the 3rd Annual "Haute to Trot" Kentucky Derby charity event in May. - April 11, 2017 - Rochester Junior Women's Club
OHEL's Annual Legislative Breakfast Draws Public and Community-Wide Supporters as OHEL Looks to Summer Opening of the New OHEL Jaffa Family Campus
Policy makers, elected officials, advocates and community activists gathered for the 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday morning, March 31st The event strove to acknowledge the breadth of services and the impact OHEL makes in various communities and further break down various stigmas that... - April 06, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Chequemates! a Prosocial Outreach Group Shunning Bad with Good
A unified effort to educate, cater and protect the weak, vulnerable and violated. - April 05, 2017 - Chequemates Prosocial Outreach
The Western Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 65 Years of Service in the Community at Its Annual Western Regional Conference
More than 300 members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (SGRho) from all over the Western United States will converge on Chandler, AZ from April 21-23, 2017 for its 65th Annual Western Regional Conference. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Led by Western... - April 05, 2017 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Foreign-Policy Analyst and Military Historian Max Boot to Speak at Free Lecture
Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, will be the featured speaker as part of the Dr. Bernard & Jeanette Gordon Halperin Memorial Lecture Series. Mr. Boot will appear on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, Florida, 33132. The topic of his lecture will be Israel’s Search for Security: From 1948 to Today. - April 05, 2017 - Temple of Greater Miami
As OHEL Expands, Alan Secter Appointed New Chief Development Officer
Moishe Hellman and Mel Zachter Co-Presidents of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services announce the appointment of Alan Secter as the new Chief Development Officer of OHEL. - April 05, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Great Old Broads for Wilderness Announces Mother’s Day Art for Advocacy Fundraiser Event
Great Old Broads for Wilderness will hold a fundraiser family event featuring silent and live art auctions, music, and activities for all ages at the Fox Fire Farms Winery. - April 04, 2017 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
First Musical Meatless Monday in May Launches on Monday, May 1 in Baltimore
On Monday, May 1st, the Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland and A Well-Fed World present the first-ever "Musical Meatless Monday" at Northwestern High School in Baltimore. In partnership with the Meatless Monday organization, Meatless Monday is global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. - April 01, 2017 - Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland
Community Champions Announces Merger of B&H Business Entities
Community Champions is pleased and excited to announce the merger of B&H Police Supply, B&H Gun Rack and B&H Gun Sales into its INTELLEO family, strengthening and broadening services and programs related to law enforcement, firearms, ammunition and related product lines. B&H Police... - March 31, 2017 - Community Champions
"United States Power Squadrons Special Offer" Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “United States Power Squadrons Special Offer” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - March 29, 2017 - America's Boating Channel
Understanding Prediabetes - American Diabetes Association Alert Day
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages community to understand their risks of prediabetes. - March 28, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
New Distribution Center to be Constructed in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) today announced the Ryan Companies purchased 70 acres of land within the Lake Wissota Business Park, located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to serve as the site for the new Mills Fleet Farm distribution center. The company plans to begin... - March 24, 2017 - Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation
U.S. Senate Hopeful Andrew Shecktor Keynote Speaker at Philadelphia MAGA March
Andrew Shecktor, a candidate for U.S. Senate in PA, seeking to oust Bob Casey in the 2018 elections, is scheduled to be a keynote speaker at the Philadelphia MAGA March to be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Philadelphia. - March 23, 2017 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
“Introducing United States Power Squadrons” Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Introducing United States Power Squadrons” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - March 22, 2017 - America's Boating Channel
Now Available – the Capitol Call Mobile App – the Political Activism App That Takes the Guesswork Out of Calling Congress
New GPS-powered political action app provides users with federal, state, and local representative contact information along with call scripts, contact lists, and direct action guides for current political issues. - March 16, 2017 - Brandon Peterson
WISE Adult Day Services Program Open House
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides WISE Adult Day Services Program in Union - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Northfield Bank Foundation Provides Support to The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
Donation Presented to The Gateway Family YMCA- Rahway Branch - March 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
being ñ Screening with Mayor Michael Hancock Sponsored by the Brave Coalition
The Brave Coalition, in conjunction with Mayor Michael Hancock and Project ñ, is excited to announce the screening of being ñ with a dynamic post-screening discussion with Mayor Michael Hancock on the film and themes of culture, acceptance, bias, and privilege. The event is March 23... - March 14, 2017 - Brave Coalition
Explore Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring. - March 14, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA