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James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Honored as a Top Executive for 2018 and Recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 and recognized on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 57... - January 15, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
2018 Year in Review - The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee
2018 saw the expansion of The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, the local chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation. - January 12, 2019 - The Way to Happiness
BookBuzz.net Partners with Author J.A. Angelo to Announce the Release of His New Children’s Picture Book - "A Trail of Honesty"
BookBuzz.net is pleased to partner with author J.A. Angelo to announce the release of his children’s picture book entitled, "A Trail of Honesty." - January 11, 2019 - BookBuzz
Safety Center’s Youth-led Teen Safe Driving Campaign, Youth Take Action to End Distractions, Receives Funding from The Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), comprised of high school students throughout California, continues to raise awareness around teen safe driving issues with the California Teen-to-Teen Safe Driving Campaigns now in its seventh year of funding from The Allstate Foundation. - January 08, 2019 - Safety Center
TotalABA Announces New Parent Portal and Clinical Behaviors Modules
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is proud to introduce a new robust Parent Portal offering and a new, feature-rich Behaviors module to its Clinical Software package. “TotalABA’s Parent... - January 08, 2019 - TotalABA
Sherell Benders-Smith, Ed.S. Recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sherell Benders-Smith, Ed.S. of Montclair, New Jersey has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month they feature... - January 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
First US Installation of Percussion Play’s Baby Floor Piano
Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - January 07, 2019 - Percussion Play
Origin Wireless’s TRM Technology Provides Reliable Way to Detect a Child Accidentally Left Alone in Hot Car
Origin combines wireless and AI to enable accurate detection of motion and breathing even when the child is sleeping motionless and under a blanket inside a car seat. - January 04, 2019 - Origin Wireless
High School Teen and Hip Hop Artist Partner Up to Help Raise Awareness Against Bullying and Teen Suicide in New Music Video, Living Inside the Rain
King Nyne, a local multi-award winning Hip Hop Artist has launched his new single and empowering music video “Living Inside the Rain” in hopes of raising awareness against teen suicide and the dangers of bullying. George H. Lee, a 16 year old Florida high school student and founder of... - January 03, 2019 - S.T.O.P. (Students Together Opposing Persecution)
Galileo Announces Winners of First Ever Spark Innovation Scholarship
Three university students who are aspiring educators have been awarded Galileo Learning’s first ever Spark Innovation Scholarship. Each winning student will receive $1000 to apply to their own educational endeavors. This year’s winners are Salina Ibrahim of Loyola University in Chicago, Thanh-Nguyen Nguyen of University of California, Davis and Mayrna Dababneh of Northwestern University. - December 22, 2018 - Galileo Learning
Foster Children Experience the Holidays at Winter Wonderland
On December 15th, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) held a special event at Downtown Clearwater’s Winter Wonderland for foster children and families. The over 230 guests enjoyed the usual Winter Wonderland activities with a special... - December 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Gloria D. Manchester Recognized as a VIP for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Gloria D. Manchester of Sacramento, California has been recognized as a VIP member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of life and business prosperity coaching and as a leader in the... - December 21, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Star of Emmy Winning Documentary Joins Forces with Tyler Perry Studios Alum to Create Inclusive Animated Series
Star of Emmy-winning documentary “The Full Nelson,” Adiba Nelson, has joined forces with Jenée V. Giles, a former writer/story editor for Tyler Perry Studios, to develop and write the pilot for an animated series that spotlights children with disabilities as the protagonists. - December 11, 2018 - Adiba Nelson
As You Wish Pottery Opens a Store at The Shops at Norterra
As You Wish Pottery opens a new store at The Shops at Norterra. - December 10, 2018 - As You Wish Pottery Painting Place
Derlie Records' Teen Recording Artist Jordan Denise Williams Releases Song for Consideration for a 61st GRAMMY® Nomination to Benefit American Cancer Society
Derlie Records' 14 year old Best Of The Bay Winner for Best Original Pop Act, Christian/Pop Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Jordan Denise Williams, released her new single "I Close My Eyes" with a stunning live performance at the Krazy Kup in Plant City, FL. The song is on the ballot for consideration for a nomination for the 61st GRAMMY Awards for Best Gospel Performance Song. A portion of the net proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Derlie Records voted Best Of The Bay Best Record Label - December 08, 2018 - Derlie Records Inc.
Author, Maceo Smedley, Promises to Make Children Smarter with His First Children's Book, "Why Are You So Smart"
Maceo Smedley, the father of Maceo Smedley III, a young actor who has starred in hit shows such as Underground and Netflix’s All About the Washingtons, reveals his psychological trick that makes his children successful. Not only has he admitted to using this trick with his own children but... - December 05, 2018 - Maceo Smedley
IDI Consulting Launches Fourth Annual Toys for Tots Drive
IDI Consulting is proud to launch its fourth annual Toys for Tots Foundation holiday drive, a gift collection sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps that helps bring the joy of the holiday season to local economically disadvantaged children. The Marine Toys for Tots program seeks to collect new... - December 03, 2018 - IDI Consulting
Persistence is The Key Celebrates the Holidays with Giveaways
Houston nonprofit celebrates the holiday season by making charitable donations to those in need. - December 03, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
Disney Inspired Fashion Line Raises $10,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs
The Disney inspired fashion company raises funds to benefit underserved children through unique “virtual races.” - December 01, 2018 - Design Force Media
Main Street Song and Dance Troupe Announces 2018 Holiday Show “Christmas On Main Street”
Main Street Song and Dance Troupe, a performance group of acclaimed teen vocalists and dancers from Southeastern Wisconsin, is proud to announce the troupe’s 2018 holiday show “Christmas on Main Street.” This family-friendly show features holiday classics as well as hits from... - November 29, 2018 - Main Street Song and Dance Troupe
New Book Just Released in Time for Christmas; "The Passage at Moose Beach" by Michael Foster is a Great Gift for Young Teenagers
Embraced by teachers, parents, and students alike, "The Passage At Moose Beach" by Michael Foster is a great holiday gift for those who love adventure, nature, and family. "An enchantingly magical tale about finding friends in the unlikeliest of people and working together with them to achieve your wildest dreams." - Emily Burrows, 7th grade. "The art is beautiful! I loved the cover and the illustrations. They all helped to give concrete, visual references for the reader." - Sandra Hay, teacher - November 27, 2018 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press
Nashville Church of Scientology Holds Ice Cream Party for Human Rights
Part of an international movement spanning 192 countries, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville is raising awareness of human rights in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - November 23, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Bellevue Family Counseling Opens New Offices for Child and Teen Counseling
Bellevue Family Counseling, answering a strong demand for more child and teen counseling services, announces the doubling of its office space in Bellevue Washington. Located at 1601 116th Ave NE in Bellevue, the new suite 111 offers six new offices for child and teen counseling as well as parent... - November 22, 2018 - Bellevue Family Counseling
GACYE Annual Fundraiser
The Georgia Center for Youth Excellence, Inc. will be hosting their 2018 Annual Fundraiser to support their Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs. - November 20, 2018 - Georgia Center For Youth Excellence Inc
Swedish Medical Center Collects Hygiene Items for Englewood Families
Swedish Medical Center partners with Englewood Schools to provide needed supplies to homeless and at-risk students. - November 17, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Just in Time for the Holidays, Great for Stockings: Clyde the Cat’s True Story Will Entertain Children While Grown-Ups Enjoy Coloring a Quick Succession of Busy Nothings
New from Z Girls Press: Clyde the Cat That Came In From The Cold by Artist/Author Daphne Stammer for children and A Quick Succession of Busy Nothings by Kate Zarrella. Clyde tells the true story of how a once homeless cat found a home in beautiful, lively illustrations with heartwarming captions. Kate Zarrella has created a captivating adult coloring book featuring a handful of original illustrations plus line art showcasing the wit and wisdom from books by classic novelist Jane Austen. - November 14, 2018 - M.P. Zarrella Books, Inc. DBA Calling Card Books and Z Girls Press
Autism Service Dog Delivered to 8-Year-Old Boy in Redford, MI
An 8-year old boy named Ethan living in Redford, Michigan, has received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - November 13, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Better Learning Better Life: Tutor Doctor Aims to Improve Education in Orlando
Founded as an alternative to the “one-to-many” teaching model most extra-curricular learning centers offer, Tutor Doctor provides a personalized one-to-one, in-home tutoring service to students of all ages. Now with offices internationally, the Tutor Doctor vision is becoming a reality, positively impacting students and their families worldwide. - November 12, 2018 - Tutor Doctor
Drug-Free Tennessee Reminds Youth to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Drug-Free Tennessee recently participated in community events to remind young people to be safe and healthy by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - November 10, 2018 - Drug Free South
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Reminds Kids to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has been out in the community, participating in local community Halloween festivities and health fairs. - November 10, 2018 - The Way to Happiness
Author Daniel Klock Partners with BookBuzz.net to Promote His Children’s Christmas Fantasy Novel – "Fraud at Snowfields"
BookBuzz.net is pleased to partner with author Daniel Klock to announce the promotion of his children’s Christmas fantasy novel, "Fraud at Snowfields." Klock’s book is a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree and a finalist in the "The Wishing Shelf Book Awards." - November 10, 2018 - BookBuzz
Footprint Foundation Announces First Annual Arts Gala Co-Hosted by Cast from Mayans M.C. and Benefiting Four Different Charities
The Footprint Foundation, a non-profit collective, is pleased to announce its first annual Arts Gala to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at V22LA Fashion House in DTLA. The event will be hosted by fashion brand V22LA (which consists of husband and wife team, Frank... - November 09, 2018 - Footprint Foundation
Drug-Free Tennessee Holds Red Ribbon Week Halloween-Themed Event for Kids
With Halloween falling on the last day of Red Ribbon Week, Drug-Free Tennessee thought it apt to hold a Trick-Or-Treat party with a message to kids to be safe and drug-free. - November 03, 2018 - Drug Free South
Ruby H. Hernandez Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ruby H. Hernandez of Crossville, Tennessee has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for almost 40 years in the educational arena. About Ruby H. Hernandez Ruby H. Hernandez has 36... - November 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 11-Year-Old Boy in Centre Hall, PA
Dominic, an 11-year old boy in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, received a very special delivery of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers to help better communicate his needs on the spectrum. - October 30, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
National Auctioneers Association-Based "Adventures in Auctioneering" Launched on My American Farm
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Auctioneers Association, with generous funding from the National Auctioneers Foundation, have launched a new My American Farm game along with supporting resources for two separate age groups, third through fifth graders and fifth through eighth graders. - October 28, 2018 - National Auctioneers Association
Scientology Nashville to Host Red Ribbon Week Halloween-Themed Event for Kids
The last week of October is Red Ribbon Week, a time to educate young people about the dangers of drugs. What also falls in the last week of October? Halloween, of course. - October 27, 2018 - Drug Free South
Award-Winning Author Re-Releases Children’s Book in Time for Mid-Term Elections; Publication is Part of Shady Pines Story Town Website Focused on Restoring Civility
Imagine an election where themes of honesty, forgiveness, and responsibility are on the ballot and civility is the big winner? That is the case with the re-released, national award winning, "Boomer and Halley Election Day - A Town Votes for Civic Responsibility" book for readers 4-8. This Mom's Choice Gold Award winning book will have families laughing and cheering the folks in this small Southern town where civility lives! - October 18, 2018 - Tuxedo Cat Productions
New Data Project Finds Nation Struggling to House Foster Kids
“Who Cares: A National Count of Foster Homes and Families” is a data and reporting project which points to a foster care system that often fails to recruit and retain enough caregivers for the children in it. - October 16, 2018 - Fostering Media Connections
FundMyTeam Announces Youth Sports Fundraising Partnership with 1,000,000-Team NBC SportsEngine Marketplace
Red Herring 100 Award-winning youth sports fundraiser FundMyTeam becomes the first non-NBC-owned direct fundraiser to join the 1,000,000-team NBC SportsEngine Marketplace and announces 2019 plans to raise $20M for teams in the $3B youth sports fundraising market. - October 15, 2018 - League Network, PBC
African Leadership Bridge Brings Africa to Austin During 5th Annual Gala "A Night in Africa"
African Leadership Bridge commemorate alumni and new projects during fall fundraiser; featuring African dancers, African music, African food and African speakers. Journey to Africa without leaving Austin, and support bright young leaders. - October 11, 2018 - African Leadership Bridge
The National Fitness Foundation Names Sports Marketing Executive LaRhonda Burley as Vice President
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced LaRhonda Burley as its new Vice President of Partnerships & Marketing. The National Fitness Foundation was congressionally chartered in 2010 to support and... - October 10, 2018 - National Fitness Foundation
2nd Annual Basketball Skills Clinic for Special Needs Players Hosted October 13th at Aliso Niguel High School
The Aliso Niguel High School basketball Varsity and Junior Varsity teams will hold their 2nd annual Basketball Skills Clinic for 25 Special Needs Young Adults on October 13th from 10am – 1pm at the high school gym. - October 08, 2018 - Aliso Niguel High School Boy's Basketball
HBAPA Holds Middle School Outreach Performance
The Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts, a magnet program for the Huntington Beach Union High School District, is seeking to bridge the gap between middle and high schools by offering a middle school outreach to local intermediate schools, in a first-ever Middle School Outreach Event. - October 06, 2018 - Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About James C. Ascough, Ph.D. James C. Ascough, PhD, is in part-time... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rock Hill School District Announces Its "Roving Chef" Event (Oct. 9), Where Students Experience a Hands-on Learning Event That Includes Cooking with a Real Chef
Students at India Hook Elementary will learn about food safety, foundational cooking techniques, even cook with a real Chef. The “Roving Chef” event will be hosted by the culinary team of Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), Rock Hill’s K-12 foodservice provider. Here are the... - October 05, 2018 - SFE, LLC
Top 10 Hot Holiday 2018 Gifts That Will Become Impossible to Find
Lethal Chicken Games predict the top 10 toys and games that will become increasingly more difficult to find and the reasons why. - October 02, 2018 - Lethal Chicken Games
The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine Returns to Quarterly Print: Homeschooling is on the Rise
Significant Growth in Homeschooling Market Drives Demand for Industry Trade Magazines. - October 02, 2018 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute Invites Local Families to Participate in the Multigenerational Business Pitch Competition
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute invites local South Florida families, entrepreneurs and businesses structured in the past two years to participate in Multigenerational Business Pitch Competition. - September 29, 2018 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Sends Kids Back to School with Positive Messages
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated in the Edgehill Back in School celebration this past weekend by distributing booklets at a neighborhood event. - September 29, 2018 - The Way to Happiness