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William A. Geha Honored as a Professional of the Year for a Fourth Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been honored as a Professional of the Year for a fourth year, 2015, 2018, 2020, and now 2021, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the field of education. About... - April 21, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
California High School Students Will Find Inspiration to Lead for Social Impact
Driven to Lead: A Celebration of Social Good, Action, and Impact is coming up on April 29, 2021. Safety Center will host a virtual leadership event on April 29, 2021 at 4pm to inspire high school students to identify solutions to social problems, reflect on their role in promoting community... - April 20, 2021 - Safety Center
The NIDCAP Federation International Releases a Podcast Series Called NICU Care with NIDCAP, Following World NIDCAP Day 2021
The NIDCAP Federation International releases a podcast series called NICU Care With NIDCAP following the celebrations of World NIDCAP Day 2021. In each episode, best practices are discussed to support the health and development of hospitalized newborns, infants and their families, and those that care for them, in intensive care nursery settings and beyond. - April 17, 2021 - NIDCAP Federation International
Clubhouse International Teams Up with Nearly 200 Businesses and Non-Profits for Inaugural Mental Health Action Day
Clubhouse International, in partnership with 193 leading brands, nonprofits and cultural leaders is proud to announce the first-ever Mental Health Action Day, to be held on Thursday, May 20 during Mental Health Awareness Month. They hope to encourage more people to take action for better mental health. - April 14, 2021 - Clubhouse International
Pastor Catrina L. Cook-McDonald Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by P.O.W.E.R.
Pastor Catrina L. Cook-McDonald of Pontiac, Michigan has been honored as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021, by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Christian ministry. These... - April 14, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
"The Path to Healing Show" Launches National Tour of Hope, Healing and Horses
"Healing Has Come Across America" The Cast of The Path to Healing Show is taking their show on the road and Presenting a three day event beginning in Cherry Valley, IL. Text Event to 303-646-6558 for more information and how to register. - April 13, 2021 - Elijah's Path to Healing Foundation
Debut Novel "The Stars in April,” Based on Teen Titanic Survivor, Receives a School Library Journal Starred Review
Debut novelist and Childress Ink client Peggy Wirgau’s "The Stars in April" receives a warm welcome into the literary world, historical fiction based on the true story of Ruth Becker, most recently honored with a School Library Journal Starred Review just in time for Titanic Week 2021, April 11-18, around the anniversary of the sinking, April 12, 1912. - April 08, 2021 - Childress Ink
Healthy Humor’s Dina Paul-Parks Named to Crain’s New York Business 2021 List of Notables in Nonprofits and Philanthropy
HH’s Co-Founder and CEO Honored for her Leadership During a Difficult Year. - April 07, 2021 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
The New England Center for Children Celebrates Autism Awareness Month
In time of COVID-19, awareness and acceptance of autism is critical for under-served and vulnerable population. - April 01, 2021 - The New England Center for Children
Best Family Website of 2021 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 25th Annual WebAward Competition
The Best Family Websites in the world will be named as part of the 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. - March 31, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Hindi By Reena Announces Hindi-Learning Subscription Service for Kids
Hindi By Reena, the world’s first comprehensive Hindi-learning brand for kids -- has just launched the first-ever Hindi Learning Subscription Service, that teaches kids through Hindi online classes and immersion videos. The program was created by Reena Bhansali, after 10+ years of teaching... - March 30, 2021 - Hindi By Reena
Be Strong International Awards Community Leaders at Charity Event
Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Madame Daniella Levine Cava, will be presenting eight community leaders with an award honoring their contributions during the pandemic at Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event on Thursday, April 22. The invite-only event is intended to honor donors,... - March 26, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Be Strong International’s Marriage Matters Program to Host Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution Event
Uncertainty in employment and daily living, including food, has caused a great amount of stress on relationships, particularly marriages, during the pandemic. In response, Strong International’s new Marriage Matters program will host a Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution next... - March 26, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Church Hill Classics® Creates Officially Licensed Girl Scout Gold Award Certificate and Autograph Photo Frames
Girl Scouts can proudly showcase their achievements in branded frames made by a female-owned company. - March 24, 2021 - Church Hill Classics
2021 Youth Achievement Celebration Presented by the 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, Inc.
The Youth Achievement Celebration is the Flagship Fundraiser for the 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, Inc. and a great way to honor and showcase their mentees and their accomplishments. - March 22, 2021 - 100 Black Men of North Metro, Inc.
Prominent Business Leader Mohammad Mahmoud of Cranberry Junction Ice Cream in Hackensack Teams Up with Local Girl Scout Troop 6200 to Fight Childhood Hunger in New Jersey
Prominent Business Leader Mohammad Mahmoud of Cranberry Junction Ice Cream, a locally recognized ice cream shop comes to the aid of the NNJ Girl Scout Troop 6200. Troop 6200 needed a place to sell their cookies for the season and Mr. Mahmoud opened his location, his heart, and wallet to make the girl's dream come true to raise money to help with child hunger. Proceeds of their cookie sales along with Mr. Mahmoud’s matching donation will go towards the local Feeding America. - March 21, 2021 - Cranberry Junction Ice Cream
Reach Out and Read Georgia Selected for AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partner Program
Reach Out and Read Georgia is one of nine non-profit organizations that serve Atlantans selected as the first-ever AJC Peachtree Road Race Charity Partners. Reach Out and Read Georgia will have 25 guaranteed entries into the 52nd Running of the Peachtree, which will take place on July 3 and 4 in... - March 17, 2021 - Reach Out and Read Georgia
New American Camp Association Survey Demonstrates Camps Can Operate Safely
Summer 2020 survey confirms safety and offers hope for children to rebuild necessary social and emotional connections through camp experiences this summer - March 09, 2021 - American Camp Association
Be Strong International Becomes Sole Nonprofit Named as Best Place to Work
The South Florida Business Journal has recognized Be Strong International (BSI) as the only nonprofit to be ranked among the 15 “Best Places to Work” in the small business category for 2021. This annual award event highlights 45 companies of all sizes that realize the importance of... - March 03, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Cal Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Gulls Foundation Join Forces for the San Diego Gulls Book and Learning Supply Drive
California Coast Credit Union is teaming up with the San Diego Gulls Foundation to raise funds for the San Diego Gulls Book and School Supply Drive benefitting Words Alive, a local nonprofit organization focused on reading for children, teens and families. From March 1 through March 8, community... - February 27, 2021 - California Coast Credit Union
Bringing Human Trafficking Education to the Forefront of Florida
United for Human Rights’ Florida chapter welcomes a new member as the Anti-Human Trafficking Educator for all their awareness and outreach on the human trafficking front. To schedule an event or educational seminar on the topic of human trafficking, contact Partnersfl@humanrights.com. In... - February 13, 2021 - United for Human Rights Florida
Lindero Edutainment is Proud to Announce the Release of Their Feature Film, "The Breakdown" (2021). It Will Premier on Amazon Prime Video on Saturday, February 13, 2021.
A high school jazz band embarks on a bus trip to California for an international band competition. Their bus breaks down and they are forced to stay at a local motel. With nothing better to do, the teens decide to have an orgy. Being nerds, they have to guess how cool kids do it. Clueless, their attempts are hilarious. They finally make it late to the post-competition dance party and learn that being a nerd is not all that bad. - February 12, 2021 - Lindero Edutainment
Palm Beach County's Biggest Birthday Celebration Benefits Local, Often Forgotten Children
On April 8, 2021, Speak Up for Kids will host the Gift-A-Birthday extravaganza at the Lake Pavilion to benefit the almost 1,600 local child victims of abuse and neglect. - February 12, 2021 - Speak Up for Kids
Special Needs Kids Get Exceptional Love from Be Strong Int’l for Valentine’s Day
Special needs children between the ages of 4 to 14 and their families will experience the love and compassion of Valentine’s Day through Be Strong International’s Exceptional Love Valentine’s Day Event on Friday, February 12 in Homestead. - February 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Bison Life’s Everyday Series for Ages 8+ is Available in Target Across 280 Stores
Bison Life is presenting their new, groundbreaking, tactical safety glasses for kids; a remarkably comfortable and protective design, constructed to properly safeguard children and improve compliance through its updated features, ergonomic fit and stylish design. This product will be available in Target across 280 stores. - February 09, 2021 - Bison Production
Three Schools in Washington, DC Receive School Supply Donations from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
To kick off the new year, this month, Purpose Is Life, Inc. will deliver school supplies to three campuses across the nation’s capital. More than 360 supplies ranging from markers to pens and paper will be included. “Providing resources for education is one of our founding... - February 02, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
I AM VOICES, Inc. Announces New Board of Directors
Local non-profit, I AM VOICES, Inc., recently elected nine new members to its Board of Directors. The Board prepares to lead I AM VOICES in developing programs and services for young girls, teens and young women who have been affected by sexual violence, especially those in the foster care... - February 01, 2021 - I AM VOICES, Inc.
Celebrated Writer Sandra Cisneros to Receive MOSTe Lanterns Award on April 22
"The House on Mango Street" author will speak at Los Angeles college-access fundraiser. - January 29, 2021 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
Posse Launches Virtual Program, Expands to Recruit Students from 20 Cities Across America for Full-Tuition Scholarships
The Posse Foundation - a national college scholarship and youth leadership development organization - has launched a major expansion initiative to recruit students from 20 cities across the United States. The new Virtual Program project was inspired by Posse’s successful transition to an... - January 28, 2021 - The Posse Foundation
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) Names Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW to the Role of Director of Program Operations
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has named Sharon Dietsche, LCSW-C, LICSW as their Director of Program Operations. Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT, C.A.S.E.’s Co-founder and CEO said of the hire, “Sharon has a vibrant career dedicated to providing clinical services to... - January 27, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Announces Collaboration with the American Emu Association Prior to the Release of the New Australian Film, Emu Runner
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) (formerly OTCBB: WWMO) is proud to announce a collaboration with the American Emu Association (AEA) in anticipation of the theatrical release of the award-winning feature film Emu Runner (emurunner.com). With the support of the AEA, WWMPC hopes to... - January 27, 2021 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Inner City Cultural Center II is Proud to Present a Short Film by Tuesday Conner, "Young & Na!ve," a Masterful Work of Art
Inner City Cultural Center II is proud to present a short film by Tuesday Conner. "Young & Na!ve" is a masterful work of art that brings the taboo world of Sexual Abuse into mainstream conversations through Performance Art, Open Dialogue and Honest Talk-Back with the Audience about the Signs, the Pain and the Healing. - January 26, 2021 - Inner City Cultural Center II, Inc.
Make It Clear Studio Launches MakeItClear.TV, a Free Faith Based Streaming Website
The site includes productions by Make It Clear Studio. - January 23, 2021 - Make It Clear Studio
Community Comes Together for Holiday Party to Benefit Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children
The dream of two caring people grows into a community coming together for abused, neglected and abandoned children raising over $30,000. Local Palm Beach County heroes, Michelle Stokes and Robert Donohoo throw a holiday party at their house every year and invite their friends and loved ones. While... - December 27, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
So Cool Brands - Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging
So Cool Brands is a brand which consumers can trust. The manufacturer of organic flavored water drinks for children, package their products in eco-conscious cartons and use paper straws. So Cool Brands recently won 2 awards in the LUXlife 2020 Food and Drink Awards: Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging 2020. Stephanie Brooke, Co-founder, discusses what has driven this success. - December 25, 2020 - So Cool Brands Inc.
La Roca FC Dominates 2020 Fall State Cup and Finishes the Year on Top
La Roca Futbol Club continues to lead Utah in most State Cup wins. - December 23, 2020 - La Roca Futbol Club
Why It is Critical for Workers in Out-of-School Settings to Qualify for Vaccine Eligibility Within the Education Sector
The American Camp Association, along with the Afterschool Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, JCC Association of North America, and the YMCA of the USA, make a strong case to have out-of-school time workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the Education sector. - December 22, 2020 - American Camp Association
Holiday Toy Giveaway to Low-Touch Communities from Purpose Is Life, Inc.
Holiday Toy Giveaway to Low-Touch Communities in Washington, DC. Provided by Purpose Is Life, Inc. - December 22, 2020 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
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