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Celebrating Immigrant Youth, the Power of Community, & the World Cup with Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin, one of the Bay Area’s largest human services agencies, hosts its third annual Futbol con Corazon soccer tournament in support of unaccompanied minors and to raise vital funds for the Catholic Charities programs that serve them through their Refugee & Immigrant Services. Sixteen teams of unaccompanied minors and supportive community members will vie for championship at this fun and hopeful community event. - June 14, 2018 - Catholic Charities of San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin
MissHeard Media Launches Kickstarter for 2019 Girl Powered Planner
Lindsey Turnbull, founder and CEO of MissHeard Media, announces the launch of the 2019 Girl Powered Planner via Kickstarter. The planner introduces dozens of girls and women under 25 who changed the face of: literature, sports, poetry, music, politics, technology, and other aspects of American... - June 14, 2018 - MissHeard Media
Art in the Park: Disadvantaged Atlanta Youth Collaborate with Local Artist to Paint a Two-Story Mural on Their Apartment Building
Residents of the West End Oakland City Apartments will get a new mural on the front of their apartment building, and the residents' children will help paint it. Local artist and muralist, Muhammad Suber, also known as Artist InUs, was commissioned by Evolving Arts of America and Chisom Housing Group to paint a two story mural on the facade of the West End site of the Oakland City West End Apartments, an affordable housing complex on Howell Place SW in Historic West End section of Atlanta. - June 13, 2018 - Evolving Arts of America, Inc.
Vice President Pence, Ryan, Pelosi, Schumer to Address Immigration at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Esperanza to Host Historic Conference June 12-14, 2018 in Washington, D.C. - June 13, 2018 - Esperanza
INVNT/IP Issues "Stolen Steel" Flash Report on Chinese System for Global Steel and Aluminum Market Domination
Flash report issued by nation-sponsored intellectual property theft tracking group describes the system used by the government of the People's Republic of China with regard to the steel and aluminum industries. The report highlights the basic evidence of this process and the importance of this issue to national security in myriad countries. The report suggests collaborative solutions among the G-7 nations to deal with this process. - June 12, 2018 - INVNT/IP
Dongguan Roche Industrial Co., Ltd. Set to Complete Second Quarter of 2018 as a Top Toggle Clamps and Case Latches Manufacturer
Clients Across the World Continue to Trust Roche for Quality Toggle Clamps and Latches - June 12, 2018 - Dongguan Roche Industrial Co., Ltd.
Galileo Partners with Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula
Local B Corp Supports BGCP Educational Programs at Six Sites. - June 11, 2018 - Galileo Learning
Galileo Recognized as 2018 Bay Area Best Places To Work
Local B Corp Earns Honor for Ninth Consecutive Year - June 08, 2018 - Galileo Learning
Tuition Free, Full Day, Chinese Bilingual K-12 School is Being Offered by the Elite Preparatory Academy with a Grant from New Jersey Chinese Community Center
An agreement has been reached between the New Jersey Chinese Community Center and the Elite Preparatory Academy on June 6, 2018 to provide Tuition Free, Full Day, Chinese Bilingual, K-12 education to parents and students in the U.S. First day of school is scheduled to start on September 4,... - June 08, 2018 - Elite Prep
New Music Artist Kyera Debuts "Passion" Featuring Music Legend Carlos Santana
Rafflelution Launches Artist Kyera's Single "Passion" on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, Google Play, and Amazon. - June 07, 2018 - Kyera
Death Has No Friends – Single Release
The Single Release of Death Has No Friends. It’s Genre is Heavy Metal, Metal and Christian Metal. Pre-Order Release Date is 6/2/2018 and the Official Date is 6/12/2018. It is being released by songwriter Joe Aponte, aka JoeyNiles. A message of love and warning. - June 04, 2018 - JoeyNiles
Superior Van & Mobility Announces Acquisition of Bill Siebert's Heartland Mobility of Omaha
Superior Van & Mobility announces the acquisition of Bill Siebert’s Heartland Mobility of Omaha, Nebraska. The deal makes this Superior’s eleventh location with continued growth and expansion in the Midwest. - June 04, 2018 - Superior Van and Mobility
Katherine Leigh Myers Showcased as the Biography of the Month by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine Leigh Myers of Fairborn, Ohio has been showcased as the Biography of the Month for May 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of education. About Katherine Leigh Myers Ms. Myers is the... - June 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - August 2, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin August 2, 2018. - June 02, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Autism Project-FLOS Inc. Presents Kickoff 4 Inclusion 2018
The Autism Project-FLOS Inc. presents 1st Kickoff event that will help educate the community and officially introduce their organization to the public. This event will have professional industry speakers communicating the importance of support services for the special needs autistic community in Yonkers and lower Westchester county area. - June 01, 2018 - The Autism Project-FLOS Inc.
Boca Abajo Releases New Single Titled Recaída
Austin’s Latin Rock Pioneers have released their newest single titled, Recaida. This new single embodies Boca Abajo’s signature Roots Rock Sound mixed with true Latin Rock Beats. “This song is a culmination of several different styles that we grew up listening to. It feels like... - May 31, 2018 - Boca Abajo
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to 5-Year-Old Boy in Kingston, Ontario
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Silas in Canada. - May 31, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
LifeSkills Academie-Redmond & Northwest Liberty School-Woodinville Partner to Provide Summer Life Skill Classes K-12; Phasing Out School of Hard Knocks
Ordinary life skills education has taken a back seat to academic offers at all levels in school curricula. Due to increasing academic demands and decreasing available time, many agree this valued information needs to be part of the educational realm. “NWLS provides students appropriate tools... - May 30, 2018 - LifeSkills Academie
Distance Teaching and Mobile Learning is Using AI to Fight Digital Injustice
The second paragraph of the United States Declaration of Independence starts that all man are created equal. Almost 250 years later it is still not the world we are living in today. There are many inequalities and access to education is one of them. Without proper access to learning materials many children are in a disadvantaged position. With the recent advancements in the artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing there is an opportunity to address that. - May 29, 2018 - Distance Teaching and Mobile Learning
Community Rallies Behind Childhood Leukemia Warrior for a Blood Drive on June 2nd, Clifton Middle School Monrovia, CA
Monrovia Unified School District along with the Red Cross have committed to hold a large scale blood drive located at “Clifton Middle School” on Saturday, June 2nd 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This blood drive will be held in the name of James Speranta and the Children’s Leukemia and Cancer Unit at the “City Of Hope.” - May 28, 2018 - James Speranta Foundation
HomeAid Colorado to Collect Over 500,000 Diapers for Homeless Families
HomeAid Colorado is collecting diapers, wipes and formula for the Essentials for Young Lives drive. This year, the drive is expected to collect 500,000 diapers wipes and formula for homeless families and will be distributed directly to them on June 8, 2018 at Mile High Stadium, 10 a.m - 2 p.m. - May 26, 2018 - HomeAid Colorado
Society Failing Foster Youth Despite Uptick in College Programs, Report by Watchdog Non-Profit First Star Institute
First nationwide study of over 600 public 4-year colleges finds inadequate services, aid. - May 24, 2018 - First Star Institute
CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Give Presentation on Women & Leadership in Special Education as Part of the Ongoing Eluma Webinar Series
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Kerry Weir, Ph.D. will partner to present a webinar entitled, "Insights from Women Leaders in Special Education" as part of the eLuma Webinar Series. This presentation will provide research and insights on female leadership in special education, as well as practical strategies for better meeting a wide array challenges. - May 24, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Diverse Talent Creates the Competitive Differentiator Companies Are Looking For
TalVista, provider of the most comprehensive diversity and inclusion platform, has recently completed merging the Talent Sonar platform into its offering. TalVista focuses on mitigating unconscious bias through the use of automated and sophisticated algorithms to ensure job descriptions are... - May 23, 2018 - TalVista, Inc.
Certified Pre-Owned Pets – Name Your Price Adoption Special Memorial Day Sale at Santa Maria Valley Humane Society
Celebrating the Memorial Day holiday, traditionally the start of the summer driving season and a big week for car sales, the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society announced today the “Certified Pre-Owned Pets” adoption sale where any dog or cat can be adopted with a “Name Your Price... - May 22, 2018 - Santa Maria Valley Humane Society
Dance4Critters is Partnering Up with the Helen Woodward Animal Center to Host a Zumbathon Charity Event for Animals in Need
100% of All Proceeds Raided at the event will be Donated in Support of Helen Woodward Equine and Other Valuable Animal Programs. - May 18, 2018 - Dance4Critters
Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting the Dallas Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - June 15, 2018. - May 18, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Denali Advanced Integration Partners with The Seattle Storm to Introduce Special "Birds Nest" Section of KeyArena
The "Birds Nest," presented by Denali, will host local non-profits who align with the mission and values of both organizations, allowing low-income families and groups to attend Seattle Storm games. - May 17, 2018 - Denali Advanced Integration
Spectrum International 2018, the Best Paso Fino Horse-Show Returns to Miami Next Week
In less than a week one of the major events of the U.S., Paso Fino horse shows will be taking place at the Equestrian Center of the Tropical Park: Spectrum International 2018. A unique event filled with the energy and passion of our Paso Fino Horse enthusiasts! Where professional riders, breeders, and amateur horse owners meet to enjoy the brisk march and brio of more than 600 Paso Fino horses. In Miami from May 23rd to 27th at the Tropical Park - Equestrian Center. - May 16, 2018 - Florida Paso Fino Horse Association, Inc.
Life Preservers Project Fundraiser to Benefit Survivors of Human Trafficking
9th Annual Summer Art Auction and Benefit raises awareness and funds to help combat human trafficking and the exploitation of women and girls. - May 15, 2018 - Life Preservers Project
ThayerONeal Presents $10,000 Check to Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship
With money raised at The ThayerONeal Annual Charity Golf Tournament, ThayerONeal was able to present Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship with a $10,000 check at Reining Strengths Derby Day Party on Saturday, May 5th at the Safari Texas club in Richmond Texas. Heather Hernandez, Executive... - May 14, 2018 - ThayerONeal
RadiusPoint Announces GSA Certification
RadiusPoint is proud to announce it has been awarded a 5 year IT Schedule 70 contract from the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide telecom, wireless, and utility expense management solutions by utilizing their proprietary software, ExpenseLogic, to the Federal Government and its... - May 11, 2018 - TSG Enterprises, LLC dba RadiusPoint
VIBE Launches "Urban Asia Vol. 1" Hip Hop and Rap Compilation Series
VIBE magazine teams with Hong Kong based B2 Music to launch a new "Best of Asian Hip Hop" series. The first of its kind, "Urban Asia Vol. 1" includes hits from top Chinese superstars Jackson Wang, Higher Brothers and Edison Chen, as well as bangers from India, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Mongolia. This series captures the new Urban Asia Movement at its best. - May 09, 2018 - B2 Music
36Squared Business Incubator Announces Grant to Assist Disabled Entrepreneurs
Chicago business incubator offers grant funds to disabled entrepreneurs. - May 08, 2018 - 36Squared Business Incubator
Glendale Sunrise Rotary Presents Their Annual Memorial Day Celebration The Field of Honor and Gratitude
Glendale Sunrise Rotary invites the community to show their support and share in the temporary display of 1,000 red, white and blue American flags at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA during the ten days leading up to Memorial Day, May 28th, 2018. The community is encouraged to dedicate a flag... - May 08, 2018 - Glendale Sunrise Rotary
Harrison House Publishing Announces the Release of "Seventy Years of Blackness" by Verda Byrd
As you read through this heart-warming and thought-provoking story you will get an understanding of the feeling being born white, adopted and raised by a Negro (term used on the birth record) couple and at age 70 find out you are really white. Having spent seventy years as a Negro, Verda thought, "I have been in Seventy Years of Blackness." - May 08, 2018 - Harrison House Publishing
Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, Florida
Future Horizons will be hosting Breakfast with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Friday, July 27, 2018 - May 08, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Lily Lisa, Philanthropist, Humanitarian Wins 2018 Producers Choice Award for Documentary Film of the Year
“As Always Stay By Me” wins second award for Lily Lisa’s work with the disenfranchised. - May 07, 2018 - Lily Lisa
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Working for Peace
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee was excited to participate in a large-scale peace event recently. - May 05, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Tennessee United for Human Rights Stands Against Racism
Tennessee United for Human Rights was proud to stand with other advocates at the annual Stand Against Racism event in Nashville. - May 05, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Tarakon Artist, CASHE "Ring the Alarm" in His Debut Hip Hop Single
The year 2016 was a memorable one for Indie Hip Hop artist, CASHE (formerly known as Cash Flizzo); that was the year he caught the attention of Multi- Platinum Selling, International Recording Artist, Kevin Lyttle and his independent label, Tarakon Records headed by CEO, Dr. Jacqueline James-Lyttle. - May 04, 2018 - Tarakon Records
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program - a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. - May 04, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
Massage Therapist Isaac Mentouri Announces Doctoral Candidacy
Licensed massage therapist Isaac Mentouri (www.isaacmentouri.com/) announces that he will be working on his doctorate degree while pursuing his modeling and acting career. Mentouri is part of a chain of talent agencies in the Southeast. Mentouri primarily works in the Tennessee location. There are... - May 02, 2018 - Isaac Mentouri
JoAllyn Archambault Named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 Member
JoAllyn Archambault, of Arlington, Virginia, has recently been named a 2018 Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - May 02, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Football Quarterback Recognized for Her Courage; Diversity Non-Profit Rewards Those Who Follow Their Passion
Bailey McQuarrie, a 15 year old sophomore at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL has received the BE Courageous award from Beyond Equality, Inc., a diversity non-profit. - May 01, 2018 - Beyond Equality Inc.
2313, Inc. Raises Money for Operation Smile in Charity Volleyball Tournament
2313, Inc. plays for a good cause and walks away with the trophy. Teaming up with local companies and members of the community to raise over $2000 for Operation Smile. - April 30, 2018 - 2313, Inc.
Female Filmmakers Respond to Cosby Conviction
The filmmakers of "Lady Hunters," a short film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad, respond to Bill Cosby's conviction on sexual assault charges. - April 27, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness
An average of 3600 human trafficking cases occur in Georgia yearly - too many of them are kids. The Church of Scientology with Interfaith Children's Movement want to make all of Georgia aware, in order to end Child trafficking. - April 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
More Than 2 Million Pets Now Insured in North America, According to 2018 NAPHIA Report
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted another record year in 2017 with the total number of pets insured in the U.S. and Canada reaching over 2 million. This represents a market average increase of almost 17 percent year over year, according to the just released 2018 NAPHIA State... - April 27, 2018 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Boston Photographer Receives International Attention
Documentary photographer Steven Edson was selected for his winning image in the 2018 Communications Arts Photography Annual competition. Of the 3,401 entries to the 59th Photography Annual, only 127 were accepted, representing the work of 123 photographers, making the Photography Annual the most exclusive major photography competition in the world. - April 27, 2018 - Steven Edson Photography