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LGBTQ+ Screenplay Shining Light on Opioid Crisis Unveils Title & New Website
Multi-award winning film script has a new title and a new website to promote the message of hope. Inspired by true events, the screenplay depicts the harsh realities of opioid addiction and the challenging road to recovery those struggling must face. - July 02, 2024 - Worthy
Marsh Creek Social Works Earns B Corp Certification in Recognition of Social, Environmental Impact
Marsh Creek Social Works, a philanthropy consulting firm, announced today that they are now certified as a B CorporationTM (B CorpTM). The certification from B LabTM makes Marsh Creek Social Works part of a global community of over 8,700 businesses that meet high standards of social and... - July 02, 2024 - Marsh Creek Social Works
VeroSkills Announces Formation of AI Council to Drive Innovation and Empower Refugee Workforce
VeroSkills has launched an AI Council with industry experts like Eric Ries, George Hu, Seema Iyer, Tihomir Bajić, and David Lubell to enhance its upskilling programs for refugees. The council aims to prepare refugees for the 97 million new AI-enabled jobs expected by 2025, focusing on curriculum enhancement, innovation, and trend identification. This initiative addresses the global refugee surge and provides essential tech skills for successful careers. - June 29, 2024 - VeroSkills
Haynes Foundation Awards $100,000 to UC Irvine School of Social Ecology to Expand UCI-OC Poll
The UCI-OC poll, launched last year, provides reliable survey data on the issues confronting Orange County residents. It also brings business leaders together with elected officials and community members to discuss workable responses to key issues that will influence future investment, business activity and community operations in the county. - June 29, 2024 - UC Irvine School of Social Ecology
Darius Mayfield (NJ) Republican Congressional Nominee Names William Benson, Chairman of Billionaires Row, Campaign Financial Advisor
Billionaires Row Chairman & Founder of Benson Jewish Foundation, William Benson accepts new role as Campaign Strategist advisor & Financial Advisor to Republican Congressional Nominee Darius Mayfield (NJ 12th District) Campaign. - June 28, 2024 - Billionaires Row Global
Renowned Artist Leigh Herndon Unveils LeighArtWear™ Brand, Transforming Wearable Art and Sustainability in Fashion
Award-winning artist Leigh Herndon is proud to announce her wearable art creations, designed from her original silk Japanese batik paintings, have evolved into the LeighArtWear™ brand. "As an artist, I've always sought to push boundaries. With LeighArtWear™, I've fused the world... - June 26, 2024 - Leigh Designs Naples LLC
Ardo Launches Free Wearable Breast Pump for Most Insurance Plans - Breastpumps.com is First DME
Ardo medical, Inc., announces the global release of the “Ardo Melia” wearable breast pump, now available through Breastpumps.com, featuring advanced technology for efficient and comfortable breast pumping. - June 26, 2024 - Ardo
HBCU Leggings’ Founder, Amina Hammond, Garners National Attention and Success
Amina Hammond, a proud 2006 graduate of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, is making significant strides with her innovative brand, HBCU Leggings. Since its establishment, the company has been designing leggings, hoodies, tees, and blankets. According to Amina,... - June 25, 2024 - HBCU Leggings
YMCA and St. Petersburg Foundation Partner to Offer Free Swim Lessons for Lealman-Area Kids and Teens
Generous Funding from Community Foundation Tampa Bay Ensures Accessible, Lifesaving Swim Education - June 25, 2024 - St. Petersburg Foundation
Morning Consult: Vast Majority of Older Americans Are Worried About Falling and Urge Congress to Expand Access to Fall Prevention Services
87% of older Americans support the bipartisan Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act to expand Medicare beneficiaries’ access to comprehensive falls risk assessment and prevention services at no cost to patients. - June 24, 2024 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
New Bralalalala Album and Music Video
Award winning transgender lady singer Bralalalala, whose first album came out in 1997, has a new album in 2024 out, called, "Intangibles." - June 22, 2024 - Bralalalala
Concourse Federal Group and Awen Solutions Group Partner to Fund School Construction in Tanzania
Concourse Federal Group (Concourse) and Awen Solutions Group (Awen) are pleased to announce their collaboration in funding the construction of a new school in Tanzania, dedicated to supporting the education of the Maasai tribe. - June 21, 2024 - Concourse Federal Group
Black Girl Vitamins Celebrates Juneteenth with Another Powerful Collaboration, Ensuring Black Women Are Healthy and Remain the Fabric of Communities
For the second year in a row, Black Girl Vitamins is excited to continue its empowering collaboration with renowned artist Ana Letase to commemorate Juneteenth. Known for her vibrant and uplifting depictions of Black girls and women, Letase has once again created exclusive designs for limited-edition merchandise, this time featuring a commemorative bag that embodies the essence of "Strong, Confident, Black Women." - June 19, 2024 - Black Girl Vitamins
Update: This Event Has Been Cancelled. Funds Raised Will be Contributed to LGBTQIA+ Organizations in the Two Communities Referenced. Out for a Walk: June 22, 2024
Update: This event has been cancelled. Funds raised will be contributed to LGBTQIA+ organizations in the two communities referenced. Communities in Long Island Beach, NJ and Alexandria, VA will come together for a unique event aimed at spreading Pride and community camaraderie. "Out For a Walk" invites locals and visitors alike to join in a celebratory group walk, bringing a burst of color and positivity to neighborhoods that could use an extra shot of Pride. - June 19, 2024 - In Your Pocket
World Premiere: "Saving Jones" Documentary Feature Film TLC Chinese Theatre; Saturday, June 22, 2024, Showtime at 4:45pm
World Premiere Feature Length Documentary Saving Jones - June 15, 2024 - Stand Up For Pits Foundation
Genesis Luxury and Brands Invests in Armando Cabral, Banking on Their Shared Mission to Bring African Creative Brands to the Forefront of Luxury
The Abidjan-based company, a member of the Genesis Group has acquired a minority stake in Armando Cabral in the wake of their sustained growth. - June 14, 2024 - Armando Cabral
Does a College Degree Matter? The Diversion Center Launches a New Book and Curriculum: "How to be Successful with or Without a College Degree," by Derek Collins
Derek Collins, who has personally experienced the struggles of unemployment, addiction, and insecurity, has penned a transformative curriculum titled "How to be Successful With or Without a College Degree." This groundbreaking guide is designed for those who feel lost and are seeking direction in their journey toward success. - June 14, 2024 - Diversion Center
Chicagoland Dealer Group Raises Over $120,000 in May for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research
The Steve Napleton Auto Group Raises $123,389 in Honor of Brain Tumor Awareness Month towards the Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer. - June 13, 2024 - Steve Napleton Auto Group
ShangHai Taste Southwest Celebrates Grand Opening with Community Support, Official Recognition, and Renowned Guests
ShangHai Taste Southwest celebrated a highly successful grand opening on June 8th in Las Vegas, marked by delicious food, lively entertainment, and strong community support. The event featured a special proclamation from the State of Nevada presented by Assemblyman Duy Nguyen from District 8, recognizing the restaurant's contributions to the local culinary scene. Key highlights included heartfelt speeches and certificates of recognition from local officials and community leaders. - June 12, 2024 - Chinatown Vegas
studio D. Announces Gifts for Father's Day
Highly unique curation of home decor and wellness gifts. Recycled railroad steel knives forged by the oldest blacksmith shop in South Korea, exquisite handmade gardening tools, artisan beverage syrup made from six different tree species located in the Japanese mountains, a re-edition of a 1920s Wooden Chess Set based on Man Rays in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. - June 12, 2024 - studio D.
Friendster Launches New Website in the UK
Friendster, a Social Network Site, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website at https://friendster.org.uk. The new Friendster now features an Events page where users can promote their events, a community blog section where users can write and post blog articles, Friendster marketplace... - June 09, 2024 - Friendster UK Ltd
Austin African American Leadership Institute (AALI) Hosts Third Annual Black X Conference: Rise to Excellence
The third annual Black X Conference, held on June 18 at the Long Center for Performing Arts located at 701 W. Riverside Dr. in Austin, celebrates African American leaders and aims to enhance participants' business skills and entrepreneurial spirit through engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Hosted by the African American Leadership Institute (AALI) as part of the Central Texas Juneteenth recognition, this year's theme is "Rise to Excellence: Empowering Black Futures." - June 07, 2024 - AALI
Carlton Receives Great Place to Work Certification®, Recognizing Its Dedication to Employee Fulfillment and Growth
Carlton Senior Living is proud to announce that it has earned the Great Place to Work® certification for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting the organization’s steadfast dedication to nurturing a positive work environment where employees can flourish and find genuine fulfillment. - June 07, 2024 - Carlton Senior Living
Nikki Giovanni is Featured Guest at 18th Annual Austin African American Book Festival June 29
Renowned poet and author Nikki Giovanni will headline the 18th Annual Austin African American Book Festival, themed "Black Feeling, Black Talk: Activism in Poetry and Prose," on Saturday, June 29, at the Carver Museum and Library. The festival will feature readings, panels, and performances by acclaimed authors, poets, and artists. This event aims to explore the impact of literature on social movements and foster positive change. - June 06, 2024 - Austin African American Book Festival
Florida Literacy Awards and Grantees Honored at 40th Annual Florida Literacy Conference
The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) hosted its 40th Annual Florida Literacy Conference from May 8-10 at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary, bringing together adult education, literacy, and ESOL practitioners to network and share promising practices. The new Adult Learner book, Pathways, was released during the annual meeting with impactful author readings. - June 06, 2024 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Gov. Beshear and Lt. Gov. Coleman Welcome Mountain View PACE to Kentucky
Mountain View PACE – a leading PACE provider to rural and Appalachian communities in the commonwealth – is proud to announce the launch of two new centers in Pikeville and Corbin, Kentucky. Mountain View PACE’s opening will provide older adults in Pikeville, Corbin, and... - June 05, 2024 - Mountain View PACE
Arthur M. James’s New Book, "Untertauchen: A Historical Novel," Follows a Jewish Couple Living in Nazi Germany Who Must Go Into Hiding and Eventually Flee Their Home
Untertauchen is a Historical Novel based on the true story of a German-Jewish couple who opted to go underground when their deportation notice arrived, thus outliving Hitler's Thousand Year Reich. - June 05, 2024 - Arthur M. James
Angaza Center and CMU-Africa’s Techskills Marketplace Partner to Advance Digital Literacy in Rural Africa
CMU Africa collaboration aligns with Angaza Center’s mission to improve economic and social circumstances through the transformative power of technology access and digital literacy. - June 05, 2024 - Angaza Center
Introducing Scott: The Scottsdale Living’s New Community AI Resource
Scott is the first community based AI resource curated from a Facebook Group of over 55,000 people. Scott can answer all your questions and help you find amazing things to do and experience in Scottsdale. - May 29, 2024 - The Scottsdale Living
Nonprofit Mission Meow Invests in Kittensnatchers to Save and Improve the Lives of Cats in Philadelphia, PA
Kittensnatchers is set to receive a $5,350 grant from New Jersey nonprofit Mission Meow in support of their lifesaving work for cats in Philadelphia, PA. - May 26, 2024 - Kittensnatchers
Sherwood Cares Charitable Foundation Hosts Sold-Out Annual Golf Tournament
Local annual event raises funds to support grants to programs that address the needs of children and families in its community. Sherwood Cares, the charitable foundation of Sherwood Country Club, announced today its annual Sherwood Cares Golf Classic on May 20, 2024 was a sold-out event at its... - May 24, 2024 - Sherwood Cares
CMTpages' "Color the Friendship Bracelets" Coloring Books Capture the Unbreakable Bond of Taylor's Swift's Fan Community with a "Shared Coloring Experience" for Swifties
"Color the Friendship Bracelets" coloring books capture the magic of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and the unbreakable bond of the Swiftie community. Created by mother-daughter Swifties, these coloring books feature intricate designs inspired by iconic friendship bracelets. Celebrating beloved song titles, lyrics, concert chants, and perfect for all ages, these books offer a unique way for the community to have a Shared Coloring Experience that brings the emotions of trading bracelets home. - May 22, 2024 - CMTpages
The*gamehers's CS2 Wildcard Qualifier Watch Party Takes Over MomoCon
Join the*gamehers at MomoCon Atlanta on May 26, 2024, for an adrenaline-fueled watch party featuring top female Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams competing for a spot in the Thunderpick World Championship North American Qualifier. - May 22, 2024 - the*gamehers
Christian Horizons Kicks Off CampCH, Summer Camp for Residents
Christian Homes, Inc., a part of the Christian Horizons system a leader in senior living and senior health care services across the Midwest, announces CampCH, their summer camp program, with the kick-off in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at Risen Son Christian Village on May 21. The theme for CampCH in... - May 21, 2024 - Christian Horizons
1st Annual Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair to be Held at JK Northway Expo Center
The Planning Committee for the Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair is proud to announce the inaugural Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair, scheduled to take place on May 22, 2024, at the JK Northway Expo Center. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by Celanese Bishop Plant, Sleep Apnea Gurus, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, aims to honor and support the brave men and women who have served our nation by providing them with access to vital resources and services. - May 17, 2024 - Kleberg County Veterans Resource Fair
Tom Stuker to Become United Airlines First 24 Million Miler
Stuker reached 23 million in 2023 and 2024 is another milestone year. - May 17, 2024 - Sleeping Bear Productions
AmpleHarvest.org Celebrates 15 Years of Combating Hunger with Fresh Food Solutions
Over the past decade and a half, AmpleHarvest.org has grown to encompass a nationwide network of more than 8,200 food pantries, making it easier than ever for gardeners to donate their surplus produce. In celebration of its 15th anniversary, AmpleHarvest.org is introducing a special initiative: the opportunity to sponsor pantry listings in honor or memory of a loved one. - May 16, 2024 - AmpleHarvest.org
Snova's Halal Extract Wins Its Third Consecutive Gold at the Monde Selection
Snova’s Halal Extract has won the gold award for its third consecutive year at the Monde Selection 2024. ・Snova’s Halal Extract is a skincare product manufactured in accordance with Islamic law (Halal). In Islam, certain ingredients and manufacturing processes are prohibited, so... - May 15, 2024 - Snova Co.
NCBCP Unity 2024 “Power of the Ballot” National Campaign and Tour, Mobilized Voters for Maryland Early Voting and Presidential Primary Election
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, in Partnership with Over 30 Additional Partners–Launch "Power of the Ballot: We Won't Be Erased!" National and Statewide GOTV Tour in Maryland, May. 5 – 14, 2024, for the Maryland Presidential Primary. - May 14, 2024 - NCBCP
"Operation Roof Rescue" Celebrates 10 Years of Service by Giving Away 4 Free Roofs to Community Heroes and Deserving Families
"Operation Roof Rescue" is proud to announce its 10th-anniversary celebration by giving back to the community that has supported it throughout the years. As a token of gratitude for a decade of support, Roof Rescue will be providing four free roofs, one each to a military/veteran,... - May 08, 2024 - Roof Rescue
AAHD Welcomes Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt as New Director of Research
The American Association on Health and Disability has welcomed Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt as their new Director of Research. This role will be instrumental in directing AAHD’s outreach work to engage people with disabilities in the All of Us Research Program, including efforts on a pilot initiative to support pediatric enrollment in the program. Dr. Forber-Pratt will start in the role in July 2024. - May 08, 2024 - American Association on Health and Disability
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Freedom Plaza to Provide Personalized Fitness Programming to Their Residents
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Freedom Plaza, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Sun City Center, Florida. As an LCS community and one of the most awarded companies in the history of the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living... - May 08, 2024 - NIFS
Dennis Schlemmer Installed as National President of Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War
Announcement of new National President for the Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War. - May 04, 2024 - Sons and Daughters of the Vietnam War
The Healthcare Education, Research and Innovation Foundation and MATTER Launch Innovation Challenge to Advance Health Equity Solutions
The Healthcare Education, Research and Innovation Foundation and MATTER launch innovation challenge to advance health equity solutions developed by college students and early career professionals. Up to five finalists will be selected to participate in eight-week accelerator with the chance to win... - May 03, 2024 - HERIF-Healthcare Education, Research and Innovation Foundation
Roomistry Launches Innovative Roommate Matching App to Simplify the Search and Connection Process
Roomistry is a cutting-edge roommate-matching app dedicated to transforming the way people find roommates. Utilizing a scientifically-backed system built from real-life insights, Roomistry simplifies the search process with personalized profiles, a proprietary questionnaire, compatibility scores, and direct messaging. Committed to fostering a safe and inclusive community, the app enforces a strict no-tolerance policy against hate speech and discrimination. - May 01, 2024 - Roomistry
NordPass Research: Most Americans Find Password Loss as Stressful as a Personal Illness
Around 60% of Americans consider password loss as stressful as a personal injury or an illness, financial problems, or dismissal from work. This statistic was revealed by the survey of NordPass, which aimed to investigate the effects increasing cybersecurity demands have on internet users’ mental health. - May 01, 2024 - NordVPN
CASPCA Leads the Charge on National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day: Reduced Fees and Community Engagement Initiatives
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is excited to join in National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day on April 30, 2024, especially as the City of Charlottesville proclaims it for the first time. Reduced adoption fees will be offered, and the community is encouraged to adopt, share rescue stories with #MyCASPCARescue, and donate to address a pet food shortage. Mayor Juandiego Wade expressed support for this initiative, highlighting the community's commitment to shelter adoption. - April 29, 2024 - Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA
Duckling Rescue at Lewis Memorial Christian Village: a Community of Christian Horizons
Lewis Memorial Christian Village Associates Rescue Baby Ducks from Storm Sewer. - April 27, 2024 - Christian Horizons
Plainfield Community Members Garner Resources at Housing Authority of Plainfield Joanne Hollis Gardens’ Community Resource Center Spring Health and Wellness Fair
Nearly 40 Organizations Seeking to Assist Low- and Middle-Income Families at Community Event. - April 26, 2024 - Wynona's House
National Returning Youth Month - May 4 to June 4
The nation observes National Returning Youth Month from May 4 to June 4. National Returning Youth Month brings awareness to young adults transitioning into society after incarceration. This monthly observance encourages all Americans to remove the stigma associated with those coming out of... - April 25, 2024 - Returning Youth Initiative Inc