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Pequannock Skatepark Receives Endorsement from Pequannock Township Coalition
At the November 7th 2017 Pequannock Town Council Meeting, The Pequannock Skatepark Project received an endorsement from the Pequannock Township Coalition. Here is the full statement: "The Pequannock Township Coalition, a task force of the Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, was... - November 13, 2017 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
Youth Volunteer Honored by The Gateway Family YMCA
Laurence Manalo named 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year for his dedication, engagement and support of children at The Gateway Family YMCA. - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Wellness Center Branch YMCA Completes Expansion
The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Expansion Completion Open House - November 07, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants You to Take a #SelfieWithSomeoneNew
Social Media Initiative Aimed at Bringing People and Communities Together Launches in Support of “For a better us.” Campaign - October 31, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Healthy U is a "Go" for the New School Year at the Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA joins YMCAs throughout New Jersey in celebrating the annual Healthy U Fall kickoff in its youth programs on October 26th. - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Fundraiser for Annual Support Campaign
YMCA Offering Fundraising Tickets to Tony Danza: Standards & Stories - October 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Hawker Pacific Aerospace Recognized for Partnering with ECF to Employ Adults with Developmental Disabilities
In honor of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), the California Disability Services Association recognized Hawker Pacific Aerospace for partnering with Exceptional Employment Solutions for hiring 12 adults with special needs, trained and supported by the Exceptional Children's Foundation. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Culver City Recognizes Dr. Scott Bowling for His Exceptional Leadership
October is Disability Awareness Month in the City of Culver City. As part of the local celebration, Dr. Scott Bowling, President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), was recognized for his leadership in creating an inclusive community for individuals of all abilities. - October 29, 2017 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
$10,000 LAUSD Library Makeover Awarded to Short Avenue Elementary
Neighborhood School Wins $10K Summer Reading Challenge + Author Visit - October 28, 2017 - Short Avenue Elementary School
Spooktacular Family Fun at the YMCA
Join The Gateway Family - October 26, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Indira Lakshmanan Kicks Off Willis Leadership Lecture
Indira Lakshmanan, Washington columnist for The Boston Globe and the Poynter Institute's Newmark Chair for Journalism Ethics, kicks off the 2017-18 Willis Leadership Lecture at Shorecrest Preparatory School. She addresses the 9th-12th grade Shorecrest Upper School Monday, October 23 in her talk,... - October 20, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
20 Year Celebration to Honor Community Organizations, Activists and Toast to Success
Positive Growth Inc. Celebrates 20 Years with Jazz and Comedy. Positive Growth Inc. will host an award ceremony on Nov. 3 to mark its 20th anniversary. The ceremony will be located at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur, GA. The ceremony will showcase the organization’s years of service within the community and the importance of improving the lives of families. - October 18, 2017 - Positive Growth Inc.
2 Years’ Adventure to Uganda to Help Street Children
Alongside Africa, a Folkestone based non-profit organisation run by volunteers, has embarked on a 2 year mission to Uganda to establish the Amasiko Halfway House for Ugandan street children. They have erected a 240 square metre structure that will be used as a transitional home for the street... - October 18, 2017 - Alongside Africa
The Gateway Family YMCA Healthy U Programs Combat Childhood Obesity
The Y wants families to understand how adopting healthy habits can help reduce childhood obesity. - October 17, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
After School, Kids Discover Their Potential at the Y
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports Kids After School - October 15, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County to Participate in the Rothman Institute’s Trenton Half Marathon
Run for Club Kids will take place on October 28, 2017 as part of the Trenton Half Marathon to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County - October 13, 2017 - Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County
Little Graces Childcare Centre is Going to Conduct "Nutrition Week" Event
Little Graces Childcare Centre is going to conduct an event called “Nutrition Week” starts from October 16th 2017 to October 20th. 2017. Book now. - October 06, 2017 - Little Graces Childcare Centre
eLuma Online Therapy Announces Telepractice Consultation Program
With the growing shortages of clinicians and therapists in special education, more and more schools and districts are looking to teletherapy providers to fill related service gaps to meet student needs & maintain legal compliance. Although teletherapy is growing in popularity, it is still relatively new and many practitioners remain largely unfamiliar with how it works. eLuma is providing free telepractice consultations for therapists considering taking their services online. - October 05, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
Our Lady of Lourdes 33rd Annual Fall Festival
Who: Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) Catholic Church What: Annual Fundraiser – Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival The three-day Our Lady of Lourdes Festival will feature entertainment, thrill rides, kids rides, delicious international food booths, bingo, games, baked goods, homemade gifts, live... - October 05, 2017 - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Youth Leadership Pinellas Selects Shorecrest Junior Will Newton
Shorecrest junior Will Newton has been selected for the Youth Leadership Pinellas (YLP) Program for the 2017-18 school year. Founded in 1998, Youth Leadership Pinellas is a series of interactive days designed to educate high school teens on community resources and issues, develop an excellence in... - October 05, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Mini University Announces Its Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - Fiscal Year 2018
Mini University announces sponsorship of the USDA-funded CACFP. List the name and address of the institution’s participating sites: Mini University-Montgomery County: 40 Vista View, Dayton OH 45402; Mini University-Wright State University: 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton OH 45435; and Mini... - September 28, 2017 - Mini University
10 Shorecrest Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Shorecrest seniors Charity Chen, Mitchell Greene, Hunter Holland, Kyle Mullins and Sylvia Smith have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition, five seniors were named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, scoring in the top 3% of approximately 1.6 million juniors: Samuel Benjamin, Adrianna Linn, Will Martin, Shannon O'Shea and Casey Reich. - September 28, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Anton Dowls Announces the Start of His Campaign for Alief Board of Trustees for the Position 6 Seat
Anton Dowls is and has always been devoted to people and his community. That’s what makes him the best choice for the Alief ISD Bard of Trustees. With 25 years of experience working with people across many different industries, and constantly seeking to provide positive change in the lives of... - September 23, 2017 - Anton Dowls for Alief ISD Trustee POS 6
Big Dreams for Bergen County Dancers
Local Bergen County dancers from Nunnbetter Dance Theatre accepted to prestigious ballet intensives around the country. - September 22, 2017 - Nunnbetter Dance Theatre
Businessman, Author, and Advocate for the Disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen to Speak at Shorecrest October 10
Businessman, author, and advocate for the disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen will visit Shorecrest Preparatory School Tuesday, October 10 for a special community presentation. JB will share key takeaways from his new book “Taking Your Place at the Table.” The presentation begins at 10am in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. A book signing will immediately follow in the theatre lobby. - September 21, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Announcing eLuma’s All-Inclusive Telehealth Curriculum Platform - Content, Lesson Planning, Apps, Assessment
School district special education programs all over the country are facing a similar challenge: How do we bring high-quality therapy and mental health services to our students without sacrificing quality? Live, online speech therapy, online occupational therapy, and online mental health services are a great solution. eLuma has released the latest update to their industry leading platform so special education teams everywhere can access the best telehealth services available. - September 19, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
YWCA Tampa Bay to Host “Women of Color Leading Change” Event for Annual Stand Against Racism Campaign
YWCA Tampa Bay will host “Women of Color Leading Change,” an event that will celebrate women of color from various sectors and explore solutions to the barriers women of color face. This event is the focal point of YWCA Tampa Bay’s signature annual Stand Against Racism campaign. - September 16, 2017 - YWCA Tampa Bay
Holy Child Academy Names Two New Board Members
Holy Child Academy announced the addition of two new board members. Rev. John W. Swope, S.J., president of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, and Vincent Bellwoar, Ph.D., owner and CEO of Springfield Psychological, P.C., have been elected to the Academy's board of trustees. - September 08, 2017 - Holy Child Academy
Tom Dillow Named Shorecrest Assistant Headmaster
Thomas J. Dillow has been named Assistant Headmaster of Shorecrest Preparatory School. Dillow has served Shorecrest as the Head of Upper School since 2012. He will continue to lead the 9th-12th grade Upper School in addition to his new role. In the Assistant Headmaster role, Dillow will support... - September 07, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
BookJane, On-Demand Care Company, Launches New Enterprise Caregiving Platform for Corporate Clients
Care company BookJane is launching their new online platform. With this platform corporate clients can book caregivers easier, faster, and more reliably. - September 07, 2017 - BookJane
Shorecrest and Jack and Jill Inc. to Host HBCU College Fair Sunday, September 17
The Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair from 1pm-5pm on Sunday, September 17 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg. This free community event will feature college recruiters... - August 30, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Holy Child Academy 5K Run/Walk Set for Sept. 23 in Drexel Hill, Pa.
The Holy Child Academy 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 23 features a USATF-certified course through the tree-lined streets of Drexel Park near Philadelphia. - August 25, 2017 - Holy Child Academy
Appointment of Chief Delivery Officer Intensifies LearningMate’s Commitment to Operational Excellence and Innovation
LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of consulting, specialty content and technology services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Professional and corporate learning communities, announced the appointment of Nachiket Gune as Chief Delivery Officer. As Chief Delivery Officer, Mr. Gune will lead critical... - August 24, 2017 - LearningMate
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
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
eLuma Announces Exclusive Back-to-School Pilot Program for Schools Across the Country; Try Online Speech Therapy Before You Buy
With budget cuts, turnover and staffing shortages, special education departments all over the country are scrambling to provide critical services. eLuma Online Therapy provides innovative solutions to help schools answer these challenges. For the first time ever, the company is offering a pilot therapy program to schools so they can test drive teletherapy before committing to it. Through this program, eLuma hopes to show schools that they can succeed by leveraging technology and innovation. - August 21, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
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
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
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
Every Child’s Hope in St. Louis County Hosts Its 17th Annual Vehicle Assurance Golf Classic to Support Kids in Need
Join Randy Karraker of 101 ESPN for food beverages, an auction and the chance to win a weekend with a Tesla available. - August 13, 2017 - Every Child's Hope
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
Shorecrest Welcomes New Talent to Leadership Team; Danyali, Gillis, Fludd Join Shorecrest Administration
After extensive national searches, Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to welcome three new leaders to the administrative team. Dr. Sherri Danyali will assume the role of Director of The Experiential School of Tampa Bay, Shorecrest’s 3, 4, and 5-year-old program. Michael Gillis joins the... - August 10, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
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
BioExpedition Publishing Announces New Website Launch
The new and completely redesigned website offers visitors richer insight into the world of Dolphins and their activities. - August 06, 2017 - Bioexpedition
Rahway Branch Partners with Jardine Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Provides Specialized Arts Programming - July 30, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Entrepreneur & Former Software Developer Launches Ground-Breaking App
Vicky E. Lynch, an entrepreneur and visionary, took her love of the Bible, education, and her knowledge of technology and melded it into a ground-breaking, inspirational app just for kids ages 3-12 years old. - July 29, 2017 - Words from a Childlike Heart
Big Data Analysis Helps Students Choose College Majors
Majorfit.com launches new assessment that helps students choose college majors based on their competencies and aspirations. The company has been accumulating Big Data for years and has applied successfully to find student's suitability and strength. - July 25, 2017 - Majorfit inc
Señor Burro Revolutionizes Entertainment & Education
The Jemima’s Playhouse® cultural appreciation method incorporates a fun way for students to learn at exceptional rate – through music, and proprietary characters – in a seamless way. Of the Jemima Playhouse® characters, Señor Burro has emerged to be one of the most beloved by the children. - July 18, 2017 - Jemima's Playhouse