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Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Salt Lake City Mission Community Partnerships Continue Providing Thousands in Need with a Thanksgiving Feast
"The Salt Lake City Mission seeks to serve the homeless community by providing emergency services and long-term recovery programs, the Mission helps to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the greater Salt Lake area. Through daily outreaches providing food, clothing, hygiene items, counseling, life skills, education, ministry and most importantly 'A way out!'" - Pastor Wilson - November 25, 2014 - Salt Lake City Mission
SCLC & F.E.A.S.T. Catering Announce 2nd Annual Lending a Hand Project
SCLC and F.E.A.S.T. Catering will partner to assist Philadelphia area families in need during the Thanksgiving holidays. - November 25, 2014 - SCLC
Free Wheelchair Mission's Gift Challenge Exceeds 10,000 Wheelchair Goal
Free Wheelchair Mission is an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities living in impoverished areas in developing nations. FWM is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors the x2 Gift Challenge campaign funded 16,000... - November 25, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care
CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Honors Founders Day
The XI IOTA chapter (“XI IOTA”) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., celebrated its annual Founders Day Program (“Founders Day”) Sunday, at the Holiday Inn-University Center, 1901 Emmett Street Charlottesville, VA. During the program XI IOTA honored their 2014 Omega Man and... - November 23, 2014 - IX IOTA Chapter
Local Church Confirms New Lead Pastor
Mission Community Church in Gilbert, AZ has hired Joel Thomas as Lead Pastor effective January 1, 2015. Joel Thomas was previous Lead Pastor at North Point Church in Alpharetta, GA. Mission is one of the largest churches in Arizona with over 5,500 people attending weekend services. - November 20, 2014 - Mission Community Church
WeInterpret.net Has Been Awarded the Interpreting Services Contract for Frederick County Government
Maryland Interpreting Services dba: WeInterpret.net has been awarded the Interpreting Services contract for Frederick County Government. This contract establishes an exclusive partnership between WeInterpret.net and Frederick County Government for all sign language interpreting needs within county government. - November 19, 2014 - WeInterpret.net
Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on New NYC Legislation Restricting Enforceability of ICE Detainers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has power to detain and remove persons without valid immigration status. Most of the cases are referred to ICE by local agencies. New York City decided to stop this practice by adopting legislation limiting the cooperation between NYC agencies and ICE. - November 18, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
D.C. Native and Star Vocalist, Johnny Gill Salutes Decorated Veteran with Tribute
On Saturday, November 15th, award-winning vocalist and D.C. native, Johnny Gill, paid tribute to decorated veteran military physician, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, in a soulful performance. - November 18, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Sony Veteran Music Group 4TROOPS is Auditioning New Members
The Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO) is launching worldwide auditions to find new members for the Sony Music Veteran Group, 4TROOPS. - November 17, 2014 - Center for American Military Music Opportunities
Writer's Digest Book Awards: Novel About Military Family with Autistic Son "Outstanding"
"It Burns a Lovely Light," Penny McCann Pennington's debut novel, received the highest possible rating from the 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. All entries were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning "Outstanding." In the category of Mainstream /... - November 13, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
R4 Alliance Marches Forward for Veteran Advocacy with the Patriots Parade Initiative
R4 is a national alliance of organizations supporting Our Military Family joining forces to improve quality of services. R4 has over 38 member organizations who have served over 140,000. R4 is launching the Patriots Parade inspiring America to accomplish personal summits in honor of the fallen to support the living. - November 13, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference
Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Long Term Care Insurance Specialist Saves Woman $18,600 According to Latest AALTCI Report
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance shared how discovering one mistaken word in an applicant's medical records saved a single woman $18,600. - November 12, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mighty Oaks Warrior Program Supporting U.S. Military and Their Families All Across the Globe
Sarah Palin keynotes MOWP 4th annual fundraiser hosted by WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, Texas. - November 11, 2014 - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program
The Violent Birth of the Americas is Told in a New Historical Novel, The Golden Chalice of Hunahpú, by William Vlach
The Golden Chalice of Hunahpú: A Novel of the Spanish Attack on the Maya Full Court Press, 2014 - November 11, 2014 - William Vlach
New Book Released on Conquering the Debilitating Effects of Shock and Trauma
Two shock and trauma experts offer guidance on healing the traumatized mind and heart in a new book called, "Overcoming Shock," a November 11 release of New Horizon Press. - November 11, 2014 - The Wellness Institute
LEAP Foundation DC Supports a Star-Studded Event to Benefit Area Youth
LEAP Foundation DC supports the Recreation Wish List Committee’s Grand Reopening Celebration of the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center, with honored guests Venus and Serena Williams. - November 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Epicure Digital Presents "MyPlate with Specials" Menu Boards to Help Stop Drop in School Lunch Participation at CalSNA 2014 in Sacramento
Presenting Epicure Digital’s "MyPlate with Specials" Menu Boards and Expanded offering of MyPlate movable menu boards at CalSNA 2014 Conference in Sacramento, Booth #808, to help school Food Services to help stop drop in school lunch participation. - November 10, 2014 - Epicure Digital
Frida – Dog Mayor of San Francisco
Come one, come all with your dogs of course to San Francisco City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on November 18th, 2014 and support Dog Mayor Frida and she proclaims to the city that all dogs should be created equal. - November 08, 2014 - Dean Clark Store
Project Bread Recognizes National Security Service for Its Support of Their "Walk for Hunger" Event
National Security Service, a leading nationwide security guard company specializing in event security, has been recognized by Project Bread for its support of their 46th "Walk for Hunger," which was held this year on May 4, 2014 in Boston, MA. - November 08, 2014 - National Security Service - Security Guards
New Book "Dark Girls" Celebrates the Beauty of Dark-Skinned Women - Created by Legendary Director Bill Duke
“Dark Girls” by Bill Duke, Shelia P. Moses, and Barron Claiborne on sale: November 11, 2014 (Harper Collins Books) at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble - November 05, 2014 - Bill Duke
"Killing Time in Saudi Arabia" by Matthew Heines Debuts October 31, 2014
From: Matthew D. Heines-Author, Teacher, Humorist. Who: Teacher/author Matthew D. Heines (Sequim High School/Washington State University graduate) Hometown: Sequim, Washington Military Service: Paratrooper/machine gunner-82nd Airborne Division Education: Washington State University-Bachelor of... - October 31, 2014 - Matthew Heines
Free Dental Care for Our Wounded Warriors, Veterans & Their Families, from a Caring Dentist Wanting to Give Back to the Service Men & Women That Defend Our Freedom
Dr. Ben Mandel, a former VA dentist wants to help our veterans with free dental care on November 14th, 2014 at his clinic in La Mesa, CA., a suburb of San Diego. Over the last year we’ve all heard of the difficult time our veterans & warriors are having with the VA in obtaining proper Medical and Dental care. Dr. Mandel wants to help them now with the basic dental care necessary for a happy, healthy smile. - October 29, 2014 - Dr. Ben Mandel, DDS
Michael J. Redenburg Achieves Five Figure Settlement in False Arrest Case
False arrest attorney, Michael J. Redenburg, has recently won a five figure settlement for a client in a case against the City of New York. Michael is experienced in bringing false arrest cases and has won substantial settlements for a number of clients in the past. The following is an account of... - October 28, 2014 - Michael J. Redenburg, Esq.
NWP Grants $350,000 to Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada; $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift Awarded to Touro University of Nevada
Since founded in 2005, NWP has invested $3.26 million in Southern Nevada-area nonprofits, one impact grant per year. The average annual grant is $325,000. - October 25, 2014 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
LEAP, LLC: Inspiring Wellness, Leading by Example
Lawrence Executive Alliance Of Professionals (LEAP), CEO and President, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence, leads the company with his personal commitment to health and wellness as an endurance athlete. - October 24, 2014 - LEAP LLC
#BrandNgoma Presents - Websites: The New Form of Branding in Broadcast Media
Is launching a website the new form of branding in broadcast media? Perhaps, websites are serving a purpose in constructing identity in cyberspace as media professionals strive to bring attention to their work. - October 21, 2014 - BrandNgoma
Gayquation Introduces Webinar Series: The Straight Truth About Gay Dating
This first of a series of webinars will delve into the reality of gay dating and the chances of finding true love, based on location, demographics, criteria, sexual role, "out" status, and other important factors. Insider knowledge directly from experienced and professional m4m matchmakers, along with an unfiltered opinion on unique situations and likelihood of capturing that elusive connection. - October 21, 2014 - Gayquation
Memorable Milestones of Military Support
LEAP Foundation DC’s Chairman, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence, will commemorate his 50th race by running the Baltimore Marathon on October 18th in support Catch A Lift. - October 17, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Filmmaker Darla Rae to Help World War II Veteran Tell His Story of Honor and Love in "The French American"
Filmmaker to help WWII Veteran tell his story from 70 years ago. People took his money and didn't do the job, so now they're going to do it with the help of others. - October 16, 2014 - Film It Productions
GRANTfinder Facilitates the Securing of Millions of Pounds’ Worth of Funding Support
Idox is pleased to release its latest case study, confirming over £2 million secured by Supporting Communities Northern Ireland in the last financial year, with the support of leading product GRANTfinder. - October 16, 2014 - IDOX
Last Week to Apply: Thailand Fellowship for Young Leaders Interested in Peace-Building
Last week to apply for Peace Revolution’s International Fellowship in Thailand. Interested in learning more about peace-building through the practice of mindfulness & meditation? Apply for a two weeks intensive training before the 19th of October and learn more about conflict transformation, non-violent communication & increasing emotional intelligence in a serene scenery on an island in Thailand. Food, accommodation & participation fee fully covered; partial airfare support. http://bit.ly/1vW2d - October 16, 2014 - World Peace Initiative / Peace Revolution
MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Free Cabin for Veterans and Active Military
Opossum Creek Retreat LLC. is offering free 2-day stays in all of their cabins. This offer is to veterans and active-duty service members in appreciation for their service. - October 13, 2014 - Opossum Creek Retreat LLC.
7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org
One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Bringing Hope to Our Nation’s Finest
Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will run the Army 10-Miler on October 12th in support of the Hope for the Warriors foundation, benefiting wounded soldiers and their families. - October 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
Local Author Explores Culture Clashes in Recently-Signed Book
Tate Publishing is proud to announce the signing of local author Robert Branham and his soon-to-be-published book, "A Matter of Truth." "A Matter of Truth" takes four ordinary people, whose lives would have never intersected otherwise, out of their comfortable environment and... - October 08, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Christopher Columbus Was Not Italian Claims Association Cristovao Colon
Italians have long claimed Christopher Columbus as one of their own, but the discoverer's origins were always shrouded in mystery and censorship, now we may have discovered why all the secrecy: Columbus was the secret son of a king in hiding. - October 07, 2014 - Association Cristovao Colon
Celebrate National Sensory Awareness Month with "Sensitive Sam Visits the Dentist" by Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Marla Roth-Fisch
A trip to the dentist can be challenging for children with sensory issues. Parents will find reading "Sensitive Sam Visits the Dentist" with their children before a dental appointment a great way to make a trip to the dentist more enjoyable. Released in October at the start of National Sensory Awareness Month, the book is perfect for children with sensory processing disorder (SPD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or other disorders involving a sensory component. - October 04, 2014 - Marla Roth-Fisch
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
How a Synagogue of Kids Raise Their High Holiday Funds
How a Synagogue of Kids Raise Their High Holiday Funds for Yom Kippur the holiest day in the Jewish calender. - September 29, 2014 - Nonie of Beverly Hills
New Book Discusses Possible Solution to the Crisis in the Middle East
Josiah Harry has released a landmark book about the moral consequences of social tolerance. “Awakening Humanity’s Collective Spirit” offers readers an opportunity to examine why societal intolerance is detrimental to the ideals of liberal democracies. Harry concludes his treatise by suggesting that human beings have the capacity to create a more peaceful world based on an economy of love, but it requires that we choose diversity over division, hope over despair, and love over indifference. - September 29, 2014 - Josiah Harry
Connecticut Author Signed to Release Poignant Book with Major Publisher
Local author Michelle Williams recently teamed up with Tate Publishing to begin the publication process of her new book My Name is Ruth. A poignant book based on Williams’ life experiences, the author shares how she was delivered from her circumstances and how she can help other women come... - September 23, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
The Cassata Family Foundation Donates $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp
Rosario S. Cassata, Trustee and Nicole Cassata of "The Frank Cassata Family Foundation" donated $15,000 to Sunrise Day Camp of Wheatley Heights, NY. The Cassata Family Foundation hosted a charity Casino Night event at Westbury Manor. - September 21, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Chupacabra on Display at Kingdom Zoo: Education Center
A unique project uses the popular mystery animal to reach kids. - September 19, 2014 - Children's Kingdom Ministries
Latino Business Ownership Can Actually Lead in the Redirection of This Uncertain Economy
Latino Business Ownership Can Actually Lead in the Redirection of this Uncertain Economy - In The Leadership Shift: The Strategic Positioning of Latino Business Leaders book event Dr. Nilda Perez will discuss how the shift is repositioning Latino business owners in the forefront of change. She details the importance of understanding trends can have an impact on today's Latino business leader. - September 17, 2014 - Foresight Strategies Group
The War is on Our Shores! RETV Examines the Black Youth Violence Crisis in New Docu-Series and (Jersey City's) Peace March & Mini-Concert
There is a war on our shores! And the enemy is not some dark, sinister foreign entity - it's homegrown, right here in our midst. The Black youth violence crisis is alarming, fueled by the enemies of peace and tranquility -- ignorance and apathy. We must declare war, and fight vigorously to rescue... - September 17, 2014 - RETV