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Be Strong International Wins 2020’s Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presented BSI with the 2020 Diamond Award for "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year" during a virtual ceremony on December 15. BSI was chosen for its ability to act quickly and shift during the COVID-19 pandemic and for the innovative ways the nonprofit was able to keep its services relevant and sustainable. It was also commended for prioritizing corporate social responsibility and for its exceptional team. - December 17, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success for over in the fields of healthcare and religion. These individuals are... - December 16, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Get an Exciting Family Game This Christmas, Try the Nimnik Tumbling Towers; Available on Amazon
Why not surprise your kids on Christmas with the NimNik Tumbling Tower Stacking game? NimNik has come up with their very own theme to a stacking game full of colours and animals printed on it instead of numbers or plain wooden blocks, especially for kids. The wooden stacking game makes a great Christmas gift for kids. - December 07, 2020 - NimNik
KidVisionaries.com Launches New Kids/Teens Only Crowdfunding Platform to Support the Dreams of Young People
KidVisionaries.com launches a first of its kind donation-based crowdfunding platform dedicated solely to support the dreams and aspirations of youth age 18 and under. Their mission is to empower all kids and teens with the resources they need to achieve any goal or vision. - December 07, 2020 - TheVirtualLemonadeStand.com
Adoptions From The Heart Building Beautiful Families Calendar
Adoptions From The Heart releases annual calendar to support birth parents in need. - December 06, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
Be Strong International to Host Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Children
Be Strong International will host a Holiday Toy Drive on Friday, December 11 in Florida City, FL where over 200 underserved children between the ages of 3-13 will receive age-appropriate unwrapped toys just in time for the holiday season. The drive will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Point Crossing Apartments. - December 04, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Getting Children Interested in Investing: Steps to Gifting Stock Shares
Recently, Keith Turner introduced a new digital document to the public to help parents that are inexperienced investors teach their children about investing through the process of gifting stocks. The digital document is a step-by-step guide to understanding custodial accounts and buying stock. This document can be downloaded at artisKEITH.com. - December 04, 2020 - Money Mondays
Carson-Based Community Organization Awarded $15,000 Bank of America Grant on #GivingTuesday to Continue Critical Needs Services During Prolonged Pandemic
Award winning “Love My Neighbor” program pivoted from arts workshops for at-risk youth to food aid and art kits for homebound families. - December 03, 2020 - Artward Initiative
Muzzy Unveils Global Licence Property - Popular BBC Language Learning Programme Available for Local Publishers
Muzzy, the children’s language education programme, has unveiled a new six-level English language course for early years foundation through to teen. Developed by language experts, the programme is now available as an international licence opportunity, via publishing house "Growing Minds." - December 02, 2020 - Muzzy BBC Publishing
Bleuet Offers Giving Gifts Holiday Marketplace to Help Those in Need & Support Girl Entrepreneurs
Giving Gifts Donate to Nonprofits Founded by Tween & Teen Girls - December 01, 2020 - Bleuet
Harmel Codi, Author and Advocate, Publishes Children’s Books to Promote Early Literacy in COVID-Related Homeschooling
Author and her books offer a way for parents to inculcate the joy of reading despite pandemic pressures, a serious issue for under-served communities. - December 01, 2020 - Community Alliances and Improvements
New Cartoon Teaches Biblical Principles as Guide for Young Children
220 Media announces the launch of Yoyo Dont Play That! The live action cartoon based on the popular book series created by Myrtis Randolph. - November 28, 2020 - 220 Media and Marketing
Tween Eva Goodrich Joins Bleuet Girl Entrepreneurship Program
Goodrich Joins Program that Highlights and Supports Tween and Teen Girl Social Entrepreneurs - November 24, 2020 - Bleuet
Be Strong International Feeds 500 Families in First Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Be Strong International distributed 500 boxes filled with canned goods and food items, gift cards to purchase fresh turkey or ham, and other items for needy families suffering from food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic during their first-ever Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution event. The event took place on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon at Palmetto Bay Village Hall. - November 24, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Be Strong International Awarded Funds to Expand Programs for Needy Children
Be Strong International (BSI) was awarded $10,000 from the Community Recovery Fund at The Miami Foundation to benefit youth residing in South Dade. With these funds, BSI plans to expand services and programs through organizational capacity and reach, and funds will directly benefit needy and low-income children. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Be Strong Int’l Expands Program Offerings for Restoring Broken Marriages and Community Relationships
Be Strong International (BSI) has two innovative new programs to re-engage broken relationships in marriage and also in the community caused by social justice concerns. - November 13, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Diamond Painting House Planning an Expansion to Physical Retail
Major Diamond Painting Company Prepares to Send Stock to Stores - November 12, 2020 - Diamond Painting House
"Wake Up Olivia," New Children's Book Inspires and Entertains Readers
"This is a story that children and parents will love. It offers the reader an empowering perspective for developing a loving, self-identity." - Fran Briggs, Publicist to Detrell and Jasmin Hawkins - November 10, 2020 - eMediaCampaigns!
Khloe Thompson of Khloe Kares Joins Bleuet Girl Entrepreneurship Program
Bleuet Girl Program Highlights and Supports Tween and Teen Girl Social Entrepreneurs - November 06, 2020 - Bleuet
Future Horizons Presents "COVID Isn’t Fair!"
Future Horizons offer books that help support teachers, parents, family members, and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - November 06, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club Speaks Up for Kids with Generous Computer Donation
Twenty new Dell computers were donated to bridge the technology gap for Palm Beach County child victims of abuse. - November 05, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Cathy Marshall, CaDori Brands LLC Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by P.O.W.E.R.
Cathy Marshall of Katy, Texas has been showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of self-empowerment, nonprofit and volunteering. - October 27, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) Announces Latest Partnership with Troup County School Systems to Improve Attendance and Inspire Action
Leadership in Troup County Schools is not about establishing power, but inspiring community and trust. With a proven track record, SI&A's flagship product, The Achievement Initiative, powered by Attention2Attendance (A2A), works with school districts to track students and provide services to intervene and report on student attendance, increase attendance rates, reduce dropout rates, increase parent engagement and communication and enhance campus culture overall. - October 26, 2020 - School Innovations & Achievement
Human Rights Day Committee Seeks Nominations Until End of October
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place on December 10 at 6pm virtually. The planning committee for the event is now accepting nominations for the prestigious human rights awards. - October 24, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Alberta L. Watson Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Alberta L. Watson of Birmingham, Alabama has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of mental healthcare. About Alberta L. Watson Alberta L. Watson is a Certified Anger... - October 22, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Adoptions From The Heart Holds Live Celebration Event for 35th Anniversary
Adoptions From The Heart celebrates 35 years of serving the community. - October 11, 2020 - Adoptions From The Heart
New Book for Teens and Parents, "What They Don't Teach Teens," Protects Families from 21st-Century Dangers
New book "What They Don't Teach Teens" provides teens and parents with modern safety tips to protect against modern dangers, such as sexting, cyberbulling, revenge porn, mass shootings and more. - October 07, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Iraqi Children Foundation Launches First Virtual Global Event "Road to Baghdad"
On October 1, the Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF) will launch Road to Baghdad, this inaugural virtual mission aims to travel 6,202 miles in support of Iraq’s most at-risk orphans and street children during COVID-19. - September 30, 2020 - Iraqi Children Foundation
Bestselling Author, Tim Austin, Releases Book, "Permission to be Tough: Raising Boys to be Rugged Gentlemen," Which Addresses the Unrest and Disrespect in Society
More than a deeply revealing book, "Permission to be Tough" is a father's direct response to the need to "raise boys to be rugged gentlemen." - September 26, 2020 - 7 Horse Press
The Book "Lemar and Her Magical Pets" to Push the Boundaries of a Child’s Imagination
How many times does Lemar need to try her magic trick and why? Embark with Lemar on a simple adventure from inside her bedroom. Learn important facts about some of your pets. Lemar will soon try to use a secret treasure to make magic. She only has a little bit of time to try over and over again. What will happen if her magic trick works? And eventually, will Lemar still believe in magic? - September 25, 2020 - Kid Lemar Adventures
US News and Business Report is Set to Release Their Ongoing Series of Sports and Human Interest Stories
US News and Business Report is set to release their ongoing series of sports and human interest stories such as "A Comeback Kid." (For full article: http://www.usnewsandbusinessreport.com/comebackkid) With excerpts such as: “One of the true marks of a great athlete is the innate... - September 16, 2020 - US News and Business Report
Scholarships Create Social & Economic Transformation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Humanitarian, Social and Economic Transformation in the DRC - September 15, 2020 - STEM DRC Initiative LLC
Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Begins for 2020
Human rights are a hot topic. - September 12, 2020 - United for Human Rights
Herischi & Associates LLC Files Lawsuit Against Burka’s Fine Wines & Liquors for Alleged Wrongful Death of Maryland Teen
Herischi & Associates LLC files a lawsuit in the District Court of Maryland against Burka’s Fine Wines & Liquors for the alleged wrongful death of Maryland teen resulting from the sale of alcohol to a minor. - September 11, 2020 - Herischi & Associates LLC
#StandUpForNJChildren Campaign Seeks Restoration of Funding for NJCA’s Child Advocacy Centers Statewide to Aid Child Victims of Abuse and Neglect
The #StandUpForNJChildren campaign goal now seeks for state legislators to restore partial funding of the $5 million in funding NJCA typically receives annually in the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) fiscal year budget, following Governor Murphy’s proposed budget. COVID-19 has led to an increased need for mental health and advocacy support and has had a disproportionate impact on children of color. - September 05, 2020 - New Jersey Children's Alliance
William A. Geha Celebrated as a Top Educator for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been celebrated as a Top Educator for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of education. About William A. Geha William Geha currently serves as a drug... - September 03, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tammie E. Ward Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Tammie E. Ward of Cordova, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of non-profit mentoring and mental health programs. Each month... - September 01, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lion Dad - How to Nudge Your Cub Into an Elite School; The Answer to the Tiger Mother
JK Roark, M.D. just released his book, "Lion Dad, How To Nudge Your Cub Into the Ivy League." It is available on Amazon in both Kindle and soft cover. The audiobook and translations into Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are coming. This book is a step by step guide for elite school admissions in the Pandemic Age. Inside information for an Ivy League admission that is rarely available. - August 31, 2020 - Lion Dad LLC
America's Premier Indoor Playground, Luv 2 Play Comes to Utah; Guaranteed Fun for Kiddos 0-12
Luv 2 Play indoor playground, located at The Shops at South Town in Sandy, Utah, is set to open its 10,000 square foot facility on Friday, Sept. 4 at its grand opening event. - August 30, 2020 - Luv 2 Play Sandy
Local Child Welfare Leader Champions Foster Kids with Lived Experience
Michelle Canaday, Circuit Director for the 15th Judicial District of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, is the perfect example of what happens when someone speaks words of life and encouragement to a child. Canaday, who is the product of the Wisconsin foster care system, remembers a childhood... - August 28, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Summer Camps Successfully Prevented and Mitigated COVID-19 Transmission, Says New CDC Study
Results Demonstrate Successful Operation of Overnight Summer Camps with Use of Layered, Evidence-Based Strategies - August 26, 2020 - American Camp Association
Be Strong International Hosts First School Supply Distribution for Needy Parents
Be Strong International (BSI), joined by the City of Palmetto Bay, distributed school supplies and food at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to needy families on Friday, August 21, 2020. By the end of the event, all 250 bookbags filled with supplies were successfully given to families, along with over 200 food boxes. - August 26, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Acquires Emu Runner, Celebrated Australian Family Film
International Family Film for U.S. Theatrical Release. - August 21, 2020 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
The Zalkin Law Firm Represents Victims Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse in New Lawsuit Against Fellowship Church
Plaintiffs Allege a Cult Culture of Pervasive Sexual Abuse of Children by Church Leadership - August 20, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Jewish Children’s Book About COVID-19 Leaps to #1 on Amazon
A new picture book that teaches preschoolers about wearing a mask, washing hands, and staying home when sick, went to number one in its category on Amazon just two days after launch. - August 18, 2020 - Morah Leora
Top 10 Solutions for Helping Returning High School Students
Summer’s nearly over, and it’s time to prepare for the return of teachers, webcams and books. Most students are looking forward to the new school year while still adjusting to life in this pandemic world. Yet, typical issues of teen life are still prevalent, whether learning from home... - August 15, 2020 - Celestial Publishing LLC
Mother-Daughter Duo Announces the Release of Children’s Book, "100 Days Inside"
Mother-daughter co-authors, Fionna and Madison (age 6) announced "100 Days Inside," a new children’s book that is now available on Amazon. - August 10, 2020 - 100 Days Inside
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local Vulnerable Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids is set to host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza, touted as Palm Beach County’s biggest birthday celebration, all proceeds will benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - August 06, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids