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AISD’s Jones Academy Unveils Outdoor Performing Arts Theater Made Possible by Texas Trust Credit Union
The Jones Academy outdoor theater was funded through Texas Trust's Spirit Debit Reward program. - June 01, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Kartoon Circus Revives Saturday Morning Television
Dal and Cinde Sanders as The Ringmaster and Boopsie The Clown bring back a traditional children’s television format with modern themes. - May 30, 2017 - Kartoon Circus
Sandy Sholl of MadaLuxe Group Honors Heroes at 2017 World of Children Hero Awards
World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills. Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world. Funds raised at the event will benefit the World of Children Honorees to continue their outstanding work with children. - May 23, 2017 - MadaLuxe Group
11th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards Announced
Historical novelist, Annette Oppenlander, wins National Indie Excellence Award for "Surviving the Fatherland: A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany." - May 22, 2017 - Oppenlander Enterprises LLC
Drug-Free Tennessee Plans All-Out Effort for International Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of large-scale events for the 2017 International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 20, 2017 - Drug Free South
The Community Builder Moves Forward with Homeless Youth Housing Project
A community meeting will be held to on May 20th at Lake Ridge Elementary, 615 Burke Lane, Nampa, 1:00pm – 3:00pm – open to anyone who would like to attend - May 20, 2017 - The Community Builder
Phoenix Soccer Club, Excel Soccer Academy, Created a Team for Underprivileged Boys. Then the Unthinkable Happened.
Excel Soccer Academy boys team recently won the right to represent Arizona in the Regional Championships. - May 19, 2017 - Excel Soccer Academy
Mom of Child with Special Needs Authors Children’s Book Highlighting Children’s Similarities Rather Than Their Differences
When one mom went looking for a bedtime book that she felt her child could relate to, she came up short. Actually, she came up empty. So, she decided to take matters into her own hands. In "Meet ClaraBelle Blue," Adiba Nelson set out to not only create a book that her daughter could see herself in, but also a book that could help typically-abled children see that children like her daughter aren’t so different from them, even though they may look different. - May 11, 2017 - Adiba Nelson
Bcut Productions Introduces D-Hopp Apparel Clothing
Brought to you by Bcut Productions, D-Hopp Apparel hits the open market with a new T-shirt and clothing line up, focused on customers' needs and wants. D-Hopp Apparel is a company that derived from the animated movie, “Drew and the Dilla Hopper” a story about a teenage introvert and a mutant insect who form a special bond. - May 05, 2017 - DHopp Apparel
6th Annual Women & Wealth Networking Evening
An evening of education on Entrepreneurship & Fashion. - May 04, 2017 - OGONEWYORK
1 in 5 Students Have Hearing Loss; Motes Audio Launches Kickstarter Campaign with the First Headphone Specifically Designed to Protect Students Hearing
Motes Audio today launched a Kickstarter campaign featuring the first volume governing headphones specifically designed for schools and school age students. According to a study by Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Dr. Curhan, one in five students has permanent hearing loss most likely due... - May 02, 2017 - Motes Audio, LLC
New Public-Private Partnership Aims to Ease Tampa Bay School Traffic; Encourage Ridesharing Using PikMyKid Application
PikMyKid, winner of the "Emerging Technology Company of the Year- 2016" awarded by Tampa Bay Technology Forum, is fast evolving as the sole parent communication platform for K-12 schools, which also simplifies school dismissal process, reduces chaos, and eases traffic in the school neighborhoods, enhancing student safety. - April 28, 2017 - PikMyKid
New Website Details the Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors by Roman Catholic Clergy in 49 Countries; Advocates Expansion of the Statute of Limitations
New website provides comprehensive statistical information about the alleged abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by Catholic clergy. It covers alleged abuse on six continents during the past century. It was created and designed to encourage legislation to expand the statute of limitations on sex crimes committed against minors. - April 26, 2017 - G.R. Pafumi
Morris 4x4 Center Sponsors Jeep Beach in Daytona
Morris 4x4 Center is sponsoring Jeep Beach, easily one of the country’s largest Jeep-only events of the year. The event is from April 25 – 30th, however the Morris 4x4 team will be in attendance from the 27th – 29th among thousands of local and international Jeep enthusiasts. - April 25, 2017 - Morris 4x4 Center
Triple Play Sponsor: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Was a “Triple Play Sponsor” for the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation “All Star Evening.”
Triple Play Sponsor: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Was a “Triple Play Sponsor” for the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation “All Star Evening.” The Dinner Raised Funds for Comprehensive in-School Programming to Help Children Affected by Domestic Violence. - April 21, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
StandUpKids Gives $50,000 in Grants for Standing Desks to Public School Teachers
StandUpKids is announcing the 10 teachers that are winners of $5000 grants for standing desks as part of their partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Active Schools movement. - April 13, 2017 - StandUpKids
VOENA Celebrates Spring with a New Concert Season, "Voices of Now!"
Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Lincoln Theater in Yountville, CA ; Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Napa Valley Opera House in Napa, CA - April 11, 2017 - VOENA
Stand Up Kids Provides $50K in Grants for Stand2Learn Desks
As part of their partnership with Let’s Move! Active Schools, Stand Up Kids announced 10 winning schools across the U.S. to each receive a $5000 grant for the purchase of a classroom of standing desks from Stand2Learn. Together, these passionate organizations and businesses are fighting the... - April 11, 2017 - Stand2Learn
Night on the Nile to Benefit Orphans & Vulnerable Children of Uganda
Lend a Hand Uganda USA (LAHU-USA) announces its annual Night on the Nile will be held on Thursday, May 11 at the Scandinavia House in New York City. The proceeds will provide running water, sanitary bathrooms and daily lunch to vulnerable pupils of the Mwerere Primary school. - April 11, 2017 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
New Book, “Nneka Says,” Uses African Culture to Teach Children the Authentic Meaning of Gratitude
The book presents little Nneka who comes from an African upbringing. She wakes up and starts her day by expressing gratitude to her mother and father grateful for the life she has by their side. The title of the book is intrinsic to the theme of the story and teaches children how to say, “Thank you very much” in another language creating a multicultural learning experience. - April 11, 2017 - Precious Adesuwa
mSpy Releases New Social Commercial About Online Dangers and Their Impact on Children
mSpy helps parents to observe, control and protect their children’s web access, and has released a shocking new commercial to open people’s eyes to the dangers children face online. - April 10, 2017 - mSpy
Local Elementary School Children Create an Art Exhibit at Aventura Place for World Peace and Harmony
Inaugural art installation for The Harmony Project, a grassroots community organization with a mission to promote and inspire global harmony through the art and perspective of children. - April 08, 2017 - Aventura Place
Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League
Young Performer Promotes Anti Bullying Program in Honor of Brendan Carr
Young performer in the Long Island NY (Nassau County) area splits money collected for chance to travel abroad to promote anti-bullying program after learning that talented teen Brendan Carr of Long Beach, NY took his life after having been targeted by a local bully. Brianna McDonough, 16, calls on other young musicians and activists to support the work of Long Island Coalition Against Bullying in order to fund antiviolence programs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and beyond. - April 04, 2017 - Brianna McDonough
YEA Camp's Leadership Camp for Teen Activists Comes to Southern California
Since 2009, Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp, a summer camp for social change, has been holding unique overnight camps for activist-minded teens across the country. This summer, for the first time, YEA Camp will be holding a session in Southern California, in the beautiful Angeles National Forest. - April 04, 2017 - YEA Camp
Pumpic Launches Photo/Video Monitoring in SMS/iMessage on iOS
Pumpic, the developer of mobile parental monitoring software (https://pumpic.com/), has introduced an enhancement to the SMS/iMessage tracking feature in the iCloud Monitoring Solution. The improvements affected the functionality and performance of photo, video and other attachments... - March 28, 2017 - Pumpic
Little Theatre Company Brings Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. to the Stage
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Playing at Wolf Performance Hall in London (ON) on April 6th and 7th, 2017 - March 24, 2017 - Belle Pointe Dance & Movement Company
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Working for the Future
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is working to help communities across Nashville and Davidson County. - March 18, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Sponsors 2017 Santa Rosa St. Patrick's Day 5K Race
The Personal Injury Law Firm of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP is a proud sponsor of the 2017 St. Patrick's Day 5K Race benefiting the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. - March 17, 2017 - Nadrich & Cohen, LLP
Elaine G. Adevai Honored as a Professional of the Year and a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of nonprofit... - March 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Help NW Denver Schools Thrive by Attending Totally Tennyson-a ‘70s-‘80s-‘90s-Themed Street Party-with Proceeds Directly Funding the Arts & Critical Teaching Materials
Limited tickets now available for this April 29th street party - featuring destinations from bars, restaurants, shops, live music and more. - March 15, 2017 - Totally Tennyson
Great Futures Celebrity Charity Polo: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Was a Proud Sponsor of the 4th Annual Benefit for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club
Chauncey Lufkin, local philanthropist, supports several Palm Beach County charitable organizations throughout the year, including The Boys and Girls Club and Quantum House. - March 14, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
The Academy of Soccer Opening Second Campus in Greater Orlando Area
The Academy of Soccer (TAOS) proudly announces the expansion of their Academy with a campus opening in the City of Orlando, Florida this coming August 2017. At the flagship campus in Brandon, FL, The Academy of Soccer (TAOS) has seen resounding success in the development of its student athletes,... - March 14, 2017 - The Academy of Soccer
being ñ Screening with Mayor Michael Hancock Sponsored by the Brave Coalition
The Brave Coalition, in conjunction with Mayor Michael Hancock and Project ñ, is excited to announce the screening of being ñ with a dynamic post-screening discussion with Mayor Michael Hancock on the film and themes of culture, acceptance, bias, and privilege. The event is March 23... - March 14, 2017 - Brave Coalition
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Working to Help Parents
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) has been hard at work to spread information to parents on their basic rights so they can help their children. - March 11, 2017 - CCHR Nashville
Award Winning Author Elle Klass, Releases Bestselling Novel; Set in Historic North Florida
Escape into the fantastical world, both fact and fiction where supernatural creatures battle between light and dark; written by a twenty year North Florida resident. Elle Klass lives in North Florida. St. Augustine is not only her favorite U.S. city but a playground for the paranormal; loaded with ghost stories and now other supernatural creatures. She uses actual locations and includes pictures. - March 10, 2017 - Elle Klass
RoboKind Announces JettLingo, Part of Its New Robots4STEM Initiative
JettLingo gives K-12 students an easy and exciting way to learn to code through visual programming and robotics. - March 09, 2017 - RoboKind
Tre H Publishing, a Division of Tre H Productions, LLC Releases New Provocative Book on Kids Views of President Donald Trump
Kids tackle Trump in the new book “Kids On Trump: America’s Children on President Trump” and the result is both hysterical and riveting. Published just shortly after the controversial NBC story of kids views on Donald Trump, this new publication by Tre H Publishing is sure to stir the pot once again. - March 07, 2017 - Tre H Publishing, A Division of Tre H Productions, LLC
Elevate Launches National Mental Health Symposium to Raise Awareness and $25,000 Monthly Treatment Scholarships
Multiple symposiums will be organized across the Nation. - March 03, 2017 - Margie Barilla
Honda Classic: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Volunteers at the 2017 Honda Classic to Support Quantum House of Palm Beach County
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was happy to volunteer for Quantum House at the annual Honda Classic on Saturday February, 25, 2017. The Foundation’s principal, Chauncey Lufkin and his fiancé, Sandra Familet, stopped by the festivities on Sunday, to offer a helping hand. - March 02, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Nashville Church of Scientology Welcomes Community to Concert for World Health Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology is welcoming the community to a concert this year to observe World Health Day. - March 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The GiveNetwork Launches CharityBomb to Give Donors the Opportunity to Give Back and Win
Designed to Fuel the Support for and Growth of Smaller Local Nonprofits, CharityBomb Offers Donors the Chance to Win Cash Prizes up to $175,000 - February 28, 2017 - GiveNetwork
Kids Run the OC Expected to Hit Significant Milestone of 10,000 for "Final Mile" Event
KIDS RUN ready to take its program to new heights and locations. - February 27, 2017 - OC Marathon
Brooklyn Community Services Hosts “Youth Action Summit: Voices for the Future of Brooklyn” with Top NYC Youth Advocates on February 28
The Brooklyn Community Services “Youth Action Summit” Spotlights concerns of youth living in Brooklyn’s low-income neighborhoods with moderator and keynote: C. Nicole Mason, PhD, Policy Expert and Educator and panelists including: Bill Chong, Commissioner of NYC Youth & Community Development; Marlon Peterson, Criminal Justice Advocate and Kaberi Banerjee Murthy, Brooklyn Community Foundation. There will be a resource hub with 23 Brooklyn youth-based nonprofits with materials and opportunities. - February 26, 2017 - Brooklyn Community Services
Children's Book: "Penelope the Pink Penguin"
Penelope wakes up every morning filled with happiness and joy. One day she gets teased for being pink and doesn't feel beautiful or confident with how she looks anymore. When Penelope realizes that it's okay to look different than others, she feels beautiful again. Buy Now Kelly Wonderlin is a... - February 23, 2017 - Kelly Wonderlin
Urban Jungle Fun Park to Open New Location in Mesa, Arizona
Urban Jungle Fun Park turns fun into fitness for Mesa Arizona families with its indoor adventure park and revolutionary FitPlay program. - February 22, 2017 - Wholesome Harvest
Nonprofit Releases 2016 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from 12-Year Dog Bite Fatality Data Set (2005 to 2016)
In 2016, canines killed 31 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 71% of these deaths, just over 7 times more than the next closest breed. During the 12-year period, canines killed 392 citizens; pit bulls inflicted 65% of these deaths. - February 21, 2017 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
BioLogue STEM Events for Youth Ages 5 - 18 Returning in 2017
BioLogue Laboratorium will host a hodgepodge of hands on explorations for youth ages 5 - 18 on March 25th, 2017 at Exchange Park Recreation Center in Decatur, GA. Workshops will include: Microscopy, Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Bridge Design an more. - February 19, 2017 - BioLogue Laboratorium
Franklin Lakes Preschoolers Raise Money with Their Art Auction
This month, on February 10th, The Learning Experience Preschool in Franklin Lakes hosted their annual BeCause our Hearts Beat Art Auction, one of their favorite philanthropic events of the year. Tying in Valentine's Day and American Heart Month, their preschoolers created heart art and sold it to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. - February 18, 2017 - The Learning Experience, Franklin Lakes
Texas Self Storage Association Surpasses $1 Million Lifetime Giving Amount for Shriners Children’s Hospital - Galveston
Members of the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) reached a significant milestone in their lifetime giving total of $1 million by raising more than $188,000 this year for the Shriners Children’s Hospital - Galveston. TSSA has raised funds for the hospital for the past 15 years. This is the... - February 16, 2017 - Texas Self Storage Association