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Sit ‘n Sleep Donates Tempurpedic Mattresses to Los Angeles Foster Care Youth
Most young adults have parents who will support them through their transition into adulthood and often beyond, whether it is helping them open a checking account, applying for their first job, or driving them off to college with a car full of necessities. However, for many in foster care, the... - January 21, 2016 - Aspiranet
Kentucky Foundation Creates New Senior Healthy Meal Program
GFOUNDATION, a Louisville-based nonprofit, launches GMeals-On-Wheels to reduce senior hunger in Kentucky, by providing free healthy meals to seniors in need of food assistance, who are on the Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Home Delivery Meal Program’s waiting list. GMeals-On-Wheels is an... - January 20, 2016 - GMeals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Doni-Jo Minor-Munro as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Fort Myers Beach Stakeholders Launch VOICE of FMB
This organization is passionate about proper development of Fort Myers Beach. They are a group of hardworking residents and business owners that are looking out for the town's best interests. - January 20, 2016 - VOICE of FMB
Tech Startup Bible APP Dev Team Launches a Brand New Bible App to Jumpstart Its Business
Bible - KJV,NIV and etc. is a new launch by the Bible APP Dev Team, committed to bringing God's words to people all around the world using cutting-edge technologies. Young as it is, the startup is aiming high. It seems quite ambitious to have its share in the market that is no stranger to new entrants. - January 19, 2016 - Bible APP Dev
Filmmakers Prep Touching Romantic Dramedy Film – Profits to Benefit Autism Charity
Donor-supported fictional flick “Randy’s Canvas” to shoot in New England area spring 2016. - January 15, 2016 - Randy's Canvas, LLC
New York Developer Elie Hirschfeld to Meet Pope Francis in Rome Representing Rabbi Arthur Schneier and the Park East Synagogue in Rome’s Great Synagogue on January 17
Elie Hirschfeld, the principal and president of privately held New York City ownership and development group Hirschfeld Properties is traveling to Rome to greet Pope Francis on his visit to the Great Synagogue of Rome on January 17, 2016. Pope Francis will become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to... - January 14, 2016 - Hirschfeld Properties
Monsanto Fund Improves Lives for 550 Nigerians—Free Wheelchair Mission Receives $42,851 Grant for Wheelchairs in Nigeria
People living with disabilities in Nigeria are often invisible. The Monsanto Fund is changing the stigma of people with disabilities in Nigeria by opening doors to education, employment, and socialization with the simple gift of a wheelchair. Often individuals with disabilities in Nigeria are... - January 14, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
World Sound Healing Day of Cincinnati - February 14, 2016
Join thousands throughout the planet during the 14th Annual World Sound Healing Day, a global event founded by sound pioneer and Grammy finalist Jonathan Goldman. Become a sonic co-creator for personal and planetary peace. Standout Cincinnati musicians will perform. The audience will tone AH - a Sonic Valentine for the Earth and for personal healing. The local event is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2014, 7 PM, Grace Episcopal Church, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. - January 09, 2016 - Audrey Causilla
Yurizk Academy Launches New Islamic Economics Course with Award Winning Author & Islamic Economist
The seven week accelerated course aims to develop future research scholars, economists, academic scholars, and industry thought leaders in Islamic Economics, Banking & Finance - January 08, 2016 - Yurizk
Lee Schaefer Appointed to Managing Director of "The Spirituality Circle"
Formal announcement of Lee Schaefer's appointment as Managing Director of Spirituality Circle. - January 07, 2016 - Spirituality Circle
Author A.L. Smith is Pleased to Announce the Anticipated Release of Her Second Novel, Behind Closed Doors 2: Dana's Story (Second Edition)
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is often considered an international phenomenon and women from third world countries are typically the first images that come to mind. However, "familial human trafficking" is a more intimate crime due to the dynamics of the underlying relationships. Behind Closed Doors 2 is an intriguing urban fiction tale that captures the very essence of this sensitive issue. The story is perfectly timed. - January 02, 2016 - ALS Creations, LLC
Military Veterans to Showcase War Heroes During the 2016 Sundance Film Festival
Marcus Luttrell, the Lone Survivor collaborates with Article 15 and Ranger Up Clothing to host an evening of Military Heroes and the Trailer Premier of action Movie “Range 15.” - December 29, 2015 - Park City Family Office
LEAP Makes the Holidays Brighter for D.C. Area Youth
In its annual gift-giving tradition, LEAP, LLC, leads the way for the annual LEAP toy drive, helping to ensure brighter holidays for disadvantaged area youth. - December 24, 2015 - LEAP LLC
New Year’s Eve Masquerade and Fashion Show Brings Together the Best of Denver’s Fine Arts with High Fashion for an Unforgettable New Year’s Celebration
This will be the first time the Colorado Symphony has been involved with a Live Fashion Show. This event will target a new demographic for the Colorado Symphony, and collaborate with a new industry altogether. This will also be a first for the involved fashion designers, including Project Runway All-Stars Winner, Mondo Guerrra. The New Year’s Masquerade & Fashion Show is the premier event introducing this fusion of High Fashion and Fine Arts in Denver. - December 17, 2015 - Soul Makers LLC
ITTS Empowering Women Internationally
An American Non-Profit Training Female Leaders to Build Social Enterprises - December 16, 2015 - I TALK TO STRANGERS Foundation, Inc.
From High Life to Real Life - Mr Prints Cleverly Redefining the Fashion World One Print at a Time
After almost being paralysed from the neck down, Tal Derhy went deep into the Amazonian jungle to discover that his high-flyer lifestyle was quickly proving to be a path of destruction. He’s now emerged from the wilderness with a vision that’s a far call from the existence he led before. - December 15, 2015 - Mr Prints
Miss Tourism Swaziland Warmly Welcomed in Malaysia by Muhammad Qadeer, the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso
Miss Tourism Swaziland arrived in Malaysia. Muhammad Qadeer, Director of My Start Biz, Malaysia and the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, Kingdom of Swaziland and First Secretary of Swaziland High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia received the beauty pageant at KLIA. - December 14, 2015 - MyStartBiz Sdn Bhd
The DietSpotlight.com Weight Loss Workshop
Whether you’re looking to firm up, slim down, stay thin, hit the gym, eat right or just lead a healthier lifestyle, the DietSpotlight.com aims to empower you to find the right weight-loss or fitness solution. The workshop will be led by an established certified Dietician who lives in the... - December 10, 2015 - Dietspotlight.com
World's First Trilogy to Release on Same Day Goes Viral - Features 100 Women Globally on Dec. 13 - Already Projected a Best Seller for December
Author Dr. Shellie Hipsky of Pittsburgh, PA will release the first ever trilogy to be printed and distributed on the same day - Dec. 13th, 2015. Titled, "Empowerment," "Balance," and "Inspiration," the books feature popular influential woman across all continents. There will be a viral launch of thousands of woman posting pictures with the book covers as they unite in the global sisterhood movement. - December 10, 2015 - Dr. Shellie Hipsky
Regina, Saskatchewan Native Kimberly Castle Places in the Top 30 at the Mrs. Globe Pageant in China
Kimberly Castle, the current Ms. Canada Globe, placed in the top 30 of 60 plus delegates worldwide at the prestigious Mrs. Globe Pageant. Mrs. Globe is the largest Mrs’ pageant in the world and took place on Saturday December 6th in ShenZhen China. - December 10, 2015 - Mrs Canada Globe
Wesley Woods at New Albany Announces Executive Director
Wendell J. Graves has accepted the position of Executive Director for Wesley Woods at New Albany, a senior lifestyle community being developed for Methodist ElderCare Services in New Albany, Ohio. Wendell will be responsible for all operations of the new community. The new development, Wesley Woods at New Albany is scheduled to open in 2016 and will offer detached villa-style cottages with attached two-car garages and retirement living apartments on 37.8 acres alongside a nature preserve. - December 01, 2015 - Methodist ElderCare Services
Starshow Publications Introduces a New Young Adult Thriller Entitled "The Boy in the Bin." Author Charles W. Massie Has Added This New Book to His Already Popular Series.
Raphael isn't well liked. He is an intelligent boy, quick witted and never at a loss for words. But Raphael came into life with a cleft palate; a hare-lip. He is a young boy, constantly teased by others. - November 30, 2015 - Starshow Publications
Brooklyn Community Services Holds “Community Engagement Summit” on Volunteering and Philanthropy with Nonprofits in Low Income Neighborhoods on December 2
Over 20 Brooklyn nonprofit organizations will participate. The “Community Engagement Summit” includes a panel discussion on strategies to be an effective volunteer in the “New” Brooklyn. Also, a Community Engagement Hub for volunteers to network with nonprofits. The summit will be held at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. It's free to the public. - November 27, 2015 - Brooklyn Community Services
All Lives Matter Joins NFL Fans on the Side Lines with Law Enforcement
All Lives Matter on the NFL side lines in Houston Texas along with fans, supporters and Law Enforcement. . - November 25, 2015 - All Lives Matter
Announcing the Partnership Between Afrika Tikkun USA and Shea Yeleen - a Collaboration Designed to Support Sub-Saharan African Communities
Afrika Tikkun USA and Shea Yeleen are excited to announce their collaborative relationship, designed to support Afrika Tikkun’s Cradle to Career holistic development model in South Africa. Shea Yeleen’s shea butter-based skin care products create living wage opportunities for women shea... - November 25, 2015 - Afrika Tikkun USA, Inc.
Celebrity Dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer and Entrepreneur and Style Setter Ryan Seacrest Partner to Launch a New Venture Targeting Men’s Grooming Category
Backed by Dr. Lancer’s solid foundation as a world-renowned dermatologist, and Ryan’s incredible global reach, their vision for this emerging segment will be a game changer for the men’s grooming industry. - November 24, 2015 - Lancer Skin Care
"A Bright Tomorrow": A Song of Goodness Coming During Turbulent Times, Out to Global Audience in 120 Countries
Sometimes it's best to look calmly inward during troubled times to draw on faith, and find reasons to hope. "A Bright Tomorrow" from The C.R. Ecker Band is all about extending goodness to those in need and believing that you can help to make a better world. Charles Ecker first composed this song in the late 1980s, but no publisher was interested because he wanted to give it to the world. - November 23, 2015 - Charles R. Ecker
Long Term Care Insurance Association Suggests New Thanksgiving Tradition
Thanksgiving gatherings are the ideal time to record aging parents and grandparents' stories and post them with the Library of Congress for posterity recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 22, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
K-FOOD Web Drama "Delicious Love" Successful Released
The Korean Web drama Delicious Love was planned and sponsored by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. (KAFCO) and produced by Pixef Korea. The series has a total of six episodes that make up three two-episode stories, “Remembering the Taste,” “Wondering the... - November 19, 2015 - K-FOOD Fair
GO! Athletes Launches National Mentorship Program for LGBTQ Athletes
GO! Athletes has launched a national Mentorship Program to connect current and former student athletes who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, or queer (LGBTQ). The program is free and open to the public, and is currently accepting applications for both mentors and mentees at www.goathletes. - November 18, 2015 - GO! Athletes
Classic Christianity Reveals Plans for Children's Series
Well-known for their Christian devotional "A Year of Timeless Devotions," Classic Christianity today revealed plans for an extensive series of illustrated children's devotional storybooks. "Around Home," the first in the "At Papa's Knee" series of devotionals, releases today. - November 17, 2015 - Classic Christianity
How a Technology Platform Helps a 12 Year Old Boy Become an Entrepreneur
Emmanuel, a 12 year old boy who is blind, is building a team and getting the resources he needs to launch his idea that will solve a problem he and many others face at restaurants. All with the help of Ideator. - November 16, 2015 - Ideator
iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
One of the Biggest Christmas Events in Georgia: Santa’s Coming To Cobb
Santa’s Coming To Cobb is looking for donations, sponsors and children to attend. Santa’s Coming To Cobb Event is like no other celebration. It is a winter wonderland that is a part of every child’s dreams. Santa flies in by helicopter bringing toys and Christmas excitement. Every Child gets a gift and picture with Santa. There are many Christmas activities for families do to from petting zoo, bounces, games, live music, local youth performances, and real snow. - November 11, 2015 - SantasComingToCobbb.com
"Diminishing Generations" Sets Its Voyage on the Battleship USS Iowa on November 14th, with a Heroes Cast and Interactive Wizardry
“Diminishing Generations” a biographic and photographic journey with a heroes cast of Veterans to autograph their lives in memoirs set to a series of books about WWll, Korea and Vietnam produced by Jodi Champagne, (author, photographer) on her latest project traveling across the country... - November 10, 2015 - Jodi Champagne
Airborne, All the Way! Triple Nickle History, Here to Stay!
Jordon J. Corbett is among the last living Triple Nickles. They were once known as the "Buffalo Nickles" as well as "SmokeJumpers" with the 555th Parachute Infantry as the first black paratroopers. - November 05, 2015 - Soldiers To Scholars
Surprise Lake Camp is Building a Swimming Pool
Site work began on August 31 and the concrete shell was poured mid-October. The pool will have an enormous impact on today's campers, and it will enrich the lives of young people for many generations to come. It will be a facility that will make the entire camp community proud. - November 05, 2015 - Surprise Lake Camp
Sweet Adelines International Names 2016 International Chorus Champion, Scottsdale Chorus
Scottsdale Chorus, representing Region 21, Golden West, was honored with the title of International Chorus Champion at the Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition in Las Vegas this past October. Under the direction of Lori Lyford, the five-time Sweet Adelines International Chorus... - November 04, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Father of Slain Reporter to Host Townhall Meetings in Baltimore and Washington, DC
Kenneth McClenton, father of slain 27 year old community news reporter Charnice Milton, will host Townhall Assemblies in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC to discuss “solutions not problems” regarding the unprecedented increase in unresolved homicides, missing persons and exploited children in Urban America. - November 04, 2015 - The Open Heart Close Case Campaign
Spreading Happiness Among Tennessee Native American Tribes
The Way to Happiness participated in this year’s annual Intertribal Powwow in Clarksville, Tennessee. - October 31, 2015 - The Way to Happiness
Karen Breidert Receives Sweet Adelines International 2015 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Sweet Adelines International is pleased to announce Karen Breidert as the recipient of its 2015 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. As a 43-year member, Breidert has committed her time and expertise to advancing the mission of the organization, serving as International President from 1998... - October 30, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
All Lives Matter National Founder John Mohnickey Attends Funeral for Slain New York City Police Officer
All Lives Matter national founder attends funeral in New York City in Support for "Through the Eyes of Law Enforcement what You See is...All Lives Matter" a National Unifying Tag Line. - October 30, 2015 - All Lives Matter
Chicago’s MainStream Media Ent., Inc. Engages Mary Chuy Avalos as Director of Creative Relations
The comprehensive global production company MainStream Media Ent., Inc. has named Mary Chuy Avalos for the position of Director of Creative Relations. “As our new Director of Creative Relations, Mary Chuy supports our sponsorship initiative for our film & television properties,”... - October 30, 2015 - Mary Chuy
Megan Reilly-Cruz Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Megan Reilly-Cruz of Fairview Park, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of counseling and education. About Megan Reilly-Cruz Ms. Reilly-Cruz is a Chemical... - October 29, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Princess Nadia is Back: Talented Books Launches Its 2nd Princess Nadia Adventure
Princess Nadia continues her adventure on the high seas by searching for the treasure of Captain James Joker Jib. One surprise leads to another as Princess Nadia and her team learns the real truth of the missing treasure. - October 28, 2015 - Talented Books
Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center Announces New Fatherhood Ministry Program to Empower & Enable Fathers in Need
San Diego-based pregnancy resource center announces New Fatherhood Ministry Program. - October 27, 2015 - Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center
"Natural, Relaxed & Beyond...Our Hair…Our Stories Hair Show”
Eta Nu Sigma is offering to the public a multicultural educational show that will highlight some of the newest and most advanced approach to the professional market in salon retailing, education, and distribution. Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter believes that professionalism and education are essential to the continued success and growth of the industry. - October 27, 2015 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Educational Documentary by Tortoise and Finch Productions Challenges Stereotypes on Domestic Violence
Directed and Produced by a Domestic Violence Survivor, “You Look a Lot Like Me” Explores Social Pandemic of Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. - October 24, 2015 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Kosherica Kosher Cruising and Passover Travel Around the World
Kosherica, the leader in Glatt Kosher Travel presents the most thrilling travel plans to date. - October 21, 2015 - kosherica