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New OKC Non-Profit to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness and Severe Crisis Situations in the Metro Area

Non-profit opens it's doors to the hundreds of Oklahoma City teens and young adults experiencing homelessness and severe crisis situations in the metro area. - July 22, 2014 - Sisu Youth, Inc.

Prison Connect Starts Service for Inmates to Save on Phone Calls

Prison Connect launches its website and service to help inmates and their loved ones save money on phone calls. - July 22, 2014 - Prison Connect

Atheism Debates, Claims and Answers in One eBook. "The Atheist's Collection - The Good, the Bad, and the Absolutely Ridiculous"

Many debates, specially about Religion and Atheism, end with frustration on all sides because everyone thinks they are right but cannot find the right arguments or answers to the claims and the questions. Lig Heelal, Atheist and philosophical writer, has been debating many believers on Facebook, especially from Christian religions and other diverse philosophies. In his first eBook, he is sharing bits of those debates and arguments with the general public. - July 20, 2014 - Zoontek

Last Chance to Register for Diversity Leadership Retreat

Deadline to register for the 2014 Diversity Leadership Retreat is July 23. - July 20, 2014 - The Society for Diversity

Clubhouse International/Fountain House New York to Receive $1.5 Million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

Clubhouse International/Fountain House NY, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness to reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, has been selected to receive the 2014 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million. The annual award, the world’s largest humanitarian prize, to an organization that is doing extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. - July 18, 2014 - Clubhouse International

Scooter Vacations Announces "The Scooter Recommender" for Orlando Scooter Rental

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their on-line “Scooter Recommender” to assist Orlando scooter renters in determining the best scooter to rent for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Florida, Sea World or cruises from nearby Port Canaveral. Renters enter in their height, weight and transportation mode to their chosen destinations and the system will recommend the best choices for them which include body size considerations. - July 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org

As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org

DUECO Inc. Names Bob Yevak, Territory Manager

DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks and cranes in North America, has appointed Bob Yevak Territory Manager with responsibility to support DUECO customers in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the 5 boroughs of New York City, and... - July 16, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.

Watch Out - Young Naturists America Team Up with Andy Golub to Promote Body Image and Acceptance with Full Nudity on the Streets of New York

Published by AndyGolub.com, this once in a lifetime event will take place July 26, 2014 in NYC. - July 14, 2014 - Young Naturists America

New Book: "Angels Among Us: My Friend Has Asperger's Syndrome"

"Angels Among Us" is a new children's book to help other children understand their classmates that have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The story is based on Alan Espasandin's youngest son, a real life young boy, Caleb who has been diagnosed with mild Asperger's. The book is intended for young students to read or for educators and parents to share with their students and children in an effort to help them understand their classmates that have these disorders. - July 14, 2014 - Angels Among Us

Holocaust Survivor Recounts Hiding as a Christian to Escape Nazi Persecution

Holocaust survivor Erna Kamerman Perry's memoirs, "Christian By Disguise," is an excellent learning tool to add to school libraries and history class rooms. The book details Mrs. Perry's experiences during World War II in Poland as a Jewish child who managed to hide as a Christian to escape Nazi persecution. Mrs. Perry will be signing her book at the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Wash., D.C. Aug. 3-4, 2014. - July 11, 2014 - Erna Kamerman Perry

Whispy.com Launches Whispy Psychic Advice - the Top Trusted, Tested Authentic, Psychics, Astrologers, Tarot Readers & Spiritual Guidance at the Most Affordable Rates

Whispy.com Launches Global Whispy Psychic Advice Services providing only the most trusted psychics, astrologers, tarot readers and spiritual counselors online to help people find quality, professional psychic readings, astrology forecasts, tarot card readings and authentic spiritual guidance immediately over the phone, online chat, and by email. - July 09, 2014 - Whispy.com

A Gift to the City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Receives Sculpture "My Angel" by California Sculptor Eduardo Oropeza from Glenn Green

Glenn Green of Glenn Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, presented a sculpture, "My Angel", by Eduardo Oropeza to Mayor Eric Garcetti for the City of Los Angeles to honor it's program, LA's BEST. This occurred at a dinner celebrating LA's BEST at the Skirball Center in L.A. on June 14,... - July 09, 2014 - Glenn Green Galleries

Chenoa Maxwell, Essence Festival Empowerment Panel

Chenoa Maxwell, star of Oprah Winfrey Network’s (OWN) Love In The City, hits the Big Easy this holiday weekend to share her life story. Maxwell will offer lessons learned along the way to becoming a Hollywood leading lady to world renowned photographer and now genre changing docu-series star. - July 03, 2014 - Chenoa Maxwell

Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on Immigration Reform Developments

With the Congress unable to pass Immigration Reform Bill, President pleads to take control and make changes to the current immigration system. - July 02, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

Groundbreaking New Book Makes Sense of Your Universe

The culmination of 25 years of experiences, this book is unique in its scope. Out of madness and chaos, the light that could be found in the darkness. A discovery of what is real. - June 29, 2014 - Eonwing LLC

InterracialDatingCentral.com Spreads Video Message That Love is More Than Skin Deep

InterracialDatingCentral.com, the world’s largest online interracial dating community, with more than 900K active members on Facebook, spreads message that “love is more than skin deep” with viral video. - June 27, 2014 - InterracialDatingCentral.com

Triplett Records: A Star in a Polarizing Musical World

Triplett Records is branching out from rather humble means but they consistently release new music with new ideas. The company's CEO and leading artist, Leon Triplett, has been making music ever since his days fighting in Vietnam. Another one of their distinctive artists, rapper K.O.K, is a fluent storyteller of many subjects and themes. He, also, has a remarkable life story. - June 27, 2014 - Triplett Records

Scholars Present Public Talks on Race in South Africa

Notable scholars from around the globe will discuss a world without racism as they take part in the “Archives of the Non-Racial: A Mobile Workshop in South Africa” this summer, delivering public lectures on global race issues. - June 27, 2014 - DML Research Hub

The Gateway Family YMCA Hosts Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum

Why Should Your Zip Code be a Predictor of Your Health? - June 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

Summer Novel Soars; "It Burns a Lovely Light" by Penny McCann Pennington Earns Multiple Awards

In the past six months, Penny McCann Pennington's breakout novel, "It Burns a Lovely Light," has received awards from The New England Book Festival, The Southwest Book Festival, The Great Southeast Book Festival, The Tucson Book Festival, and the Beach Book Festival. Now she can add The... - June 24, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington

Richmond Tax Solutions Presents Second Chance Consulting's 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser

Richmond Tax Solutions and Second Chance Consulting are having their 1st Annual Bowling Fundraiser at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, VA on July 12th 2014. All profits will go to help enroll more kids in the King Pin Saturday Youth Bowling League that will give our inner-city youth a chance to participate in a "non-traditional" sport. The goal is to help these kids belong to something positive and keep them off the streets. It lasts 32 weeks plus they receive lunch, prizes, scholarships and more. - June 23, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions

Atheist Baseball and All-Star Conference with the Minnesota Atheists

St. Paul Saints baseball team partners with the Minnesota Atheists and the Freedom from Religion Foundation for a night of Unbelievable Fun. Saints to drop the S and become the Aints for an evening in July. - June 23, 2014 - Minnesota Atheists

Now Sun Damaged/Wrinkled Skin Can Regenerate

Skin could gain a “newness” with Collagen Regeneration Cream, from Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J. The product uniquely repairs damaged collagen, as it helps produce new collagen. Reviva Lab’s special Collagen Regeneration Formula (with Tissue Growth Factors) helps reverse sun damage and promote “healthy” collagen growth. (Formerly called TGF Beta-1 Cream.) - June 20, 2014 - Reviva Labs

DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award

On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines

Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Second Annual Indian Housing Training Conference

The Native Learning Center is excited to bring the Second Annual Indian Housing Training Conference back to heart of Indian Country, Oklahoma. The NLC agenda is packed with session that strives to provide housing professionals with the resources to maintain quality homes. Register Now, to the tuition free conference! - June 19, 2014 - Native Learning Center

Dr. Dental Sponsors the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" Run

New England dental group, Dr. Dental, sponsors a non-profit event for the "Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" - a camp for sick children, started by Paul Newman. - June 18, 2014 - Dr. Dental

Scooter Vacations Announces The Wish for Scooter Rental in Orlando for Those Staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Florida

ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest Orlando Scooter Rental model, The Wish, for vacationers staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. Customer Maureen Noll says “nothing compares!” It has a luxurious wide captain seat and provides a full 12-15 hour day of theme park ride time for up to 400 lbs capacity. - June 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations

Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC

Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th

Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

New Book Reveals 100 Future Presidents

Professional photographer Matthew Jordan Smith has embarked on a nationwide quest—one that has challenged children from all walks of life and from every state to reflect upon their future and the future of their country. Smith accomplishes this feat by asking children a single question: What would you do if you were President of the United States of America? This question, along with the many answers and images it evokes, forms the heart of Smith's newest book, "Future American President." - June 12, 2014 - Matthew Jordan Smith Photography

New for Fall 2014 from Speeding Star an Imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Speeding Star announces the publication of four new books in a new series, The Baseball Geeks Adventures. Written for the upper elementary/lower middle school reader, each title includes humorous scenarios and funny dialogue, while also recounting fascinating and funny baseball lore. - June 11, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Four Containers of Wheelchairs Arrived for Bangladesh

Four containers (2200 individual units) of Free Wheelchair Mission’s wheelchairs arrived in Bangladesh. - June 10, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Dr. Lawrence Supporting Fashion Moving Youth Forward in D.C.

The Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, through its 7th Annual Sew N’ Know Fashion Show, invites Dr. Clayton Lawrence to share his passion for fashion to inspire area youth. - June 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Susan Au Allen to be Honored as "Woman of the Year" for 2014

The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce as the “Woman of the Year” for 2014 at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Camp Pillsbury Offers Special Introductory Rate for Inaugural Summer Camp

New Sleep-Away Camp Answers the Question of What Kids Can Do this Summer. - June 07, 2014 - Camp Pillsbury

Consumer Long Term Care Insurance Savings Idea Posted by AALTCI

This month's way consumers can save when purchasing long term care insurance was posted by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - June 07, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health

Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International

Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism

Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation

Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients

Guinness Book of World Records recipient, Matt Bostic, will be attempting to break current basketball records at the Eastmoreland Courts in Portland, OR. on June 1st, 2014. He will attempt to make 1000 NBA three pointers in one hour; this time shooting for a patient with a brain Tumor. "We... - May 30, 2014 - shootforlife.org

Current Species Loss 1000 Times Higher Than Normal, Say SavingSpecies Scientists

A new scientific study shows extinction rates are much higher than normal, but technology and innovation provide hope for conservation. - May 30, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc

R4 Alliance Programs of Excellence Unite to Better Serve Our Veterans

R4 Alliance is a membership of programs of excellence providing therapeutic and community based Recreation services to Our Military Family. They are focused and committed to achieving the highest quality services through collaborative efforts in Research, education, standards of excellence, economic viability, and continuum of care across our service community. They believe these services are essential to the holistic Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Our Military Family. - May 29, 2014 - R4 Alliance

Dr. Clayton Lawrence Honored by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Dr. Lawrence as one of the honorees for its 38th Annual awards gala. - May 29, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Pet Health Insurance Professionals Attend DC Summit

Summit is the one time each year you’ll find the top dogs in pet health insurance all in the same room. Add in the coolest cats in marketing from other key industries, and you’ve got a powerful pack charged with all the news you need to know about this growing field. This year’s... - May 28, 2014 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association

Fairfax Virginia Immigration Attorney Extends Service to Loudoun County

The demand for Loudoun immigration attorneys has been on the rise and the area needs more lawyers specializing in representing immigration clients. Fairfax Virginia immigration attorney Beeraj Patel is extending his services to Loudoun County, VA. - May 26, 2014 - Patel Law Firm LLC

International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair

Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona

doabitofgood.com Joins the Givecoin Foundation to Give Away 200,000 Coins

New charitable giving communications platform doabitofgood.com announces partnership with crypto-currency developers Givecoin.info to create virtuous cycle of giving through distribution of charity focused Bitcoin alternative. - May 20, 2014 - Strength in Numbers Foundation