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Elaine G. Adevai Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of nonprofit services. About Elaine G. Adevai Ms. Adevai is the Executive... - December 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Dental Ambassador in Costa Rica Plans Next Dental Mission

Howard Siegler, Medical Correspondent for Noticias.CR is preparing to select the destination of his next International Dental Mission. He seeks participants, funding and media attention to further help the needy around the globe with their dental care. - December 17, 2016 - noticias.cr

Valentino Danchev to Host Seventh Annual Christmas Charity Event for Children in Riviera Maya

Valentino Danchev, president of Fidelis Marketing Group, gives back to the local community in Riviera Maya through annual Christmas charity event for underprivileged children. - December 16, 2016 - Valentino Danchev

Jazzercise, Inc. Announces Free Classes for Young Women in 2017

Leading global dance fitness company Jazzercise, Inc. is proud to announce a new initiative for 2017 that supports the growth and development of young women by offering free classes to girls aged 16-21, calling it GirlForce™. - December 14, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.

New Children’s Book Helps Comfort When Mommies Hop Off on a Business Trip

Kangaroo kids Savannah is concerned that her little brother Cecil is acting differently. He misses their mom, who is away on business. Can GrandRoo help Savannah make Cecil feel better while they wait for their mom to hop back home to her loving family? Enjoy this first book in The World Is Ours books series, which is written by international best selling author Dr. Shellie Hipsky and illustrated by her 9-year-old daughter, Alyssa Nevin Hipsky. http://amzn.to/2hiHQtL - December 13, 2016 - Inspiring Lives International

Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Acknowledges Heroes, Brings Awareness to Key Issues

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day takes place each year in early December at the First Amendment Center. - December 10, 2016 - United for Human Rights

Fantasy Chapter Book Written for Children by an Author Their Age

Twelve-year-old Hannah Hoffman couldn't stop smiling this September as she flipped through the first installment of her new chapter book series - "The Pathway to Dragons: The Portal to Pyranis." Between writing, editing, working with an illustrator and publishing the book, it has taken... - December 09, 2016 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.

Texas Trust Delivers $5,000 to Toys for Tots

A restored 1956 Chevy school bus owned by Texas Trust Credit Union was used to deliver hundreds of toys to Toys for Tots. - December 09, 2016 - Texas Trust Credit Union

World Music Commission Joins The White House Call to Action

World Music Commission President, Mykesha A. Robinson Attends White House Meeting with Global Partners to Present Education Solutions. - December 07, 2016 - World Music Commission

Little Brown Girl Helps Father Figures Send an Empowering Message to the Young Girls in Their Lives

Beginning as a poem penned on a napkin, Little Brown Girl has grown into a full-blown children's book project. The inspiration for this project came directly from the birth of Brian Lawrence's daughter Nile. He knew he would read to his daughter, and wanted the first words he read to her to set the... - December 06, 2016 - Little Brown Girl Book

Bravo TV's Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood to Host: A Fashion Show & Holiday Toy Drive, Benefiting Toys for Tots and a Santa Monica Charity at Le Meridien Delfina

With an innovative fashion collaboration, Fashion Speaks and The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles will produce a fabulous red carpet fashion charity extravaganza. On the same night, under the same roof and on the same runway, seasoned fashion designers will come together with Art Institute’s student designers. All will take place at the ultra-luxurious Starwood-brand hotel Le Meridien Delfina (Santa Monica, California) hosted by Bravo TV star Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood. - December 06, 2016 - Joshua Washington

New Book Explores Coming-of-Age in 1980s Comedy Club

The author of "Miserable Holiday Stories" tells a true, coming-of-age story set in the breakneck world of 1980s stand-up comedy. - December 03, 2016 - Prom on Mars

"The Yellow Star" by Aaron Seth, Speaks to a Young Audience. He Writes About Life During the Holocaust. What is Life Worth, When Nothing is Left?

"The Yellow Star" depicts a story of two young boys, no more than twelve of different religious backgrounds learning to appreciate what is left of their life during the Nazi regime in Germany. Illustrator, Illana Barran is also author and illustrator of "The Survival Of The Gingerbread Girl - A Lullaby." - November 29, 2016 - Illana Barran

Donor Matching Donations Up to $50,000 for School That Gives Students a Voice in Their Education

Makarios Community School is the first and only democratic free school in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The school has received a promise from a generous donor who will match funds up to $50,000 on #givingtuesday, November 29, 2016. Donations will support an increase in staff salaries and... - November 29, 2016 - Makarios Community School

Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey

Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal

"Goodbye, Emma" Helps Children Relate to Hardships Their Peers, Children Refugees, Face When Fleeing War, Leaving Behind Memories, Toys, Pets...

It is hard to imagine tough choices children refugees face when forced to leave their homes and memories behind. Young protagonist in "Goodbye, Emma" has to decide how many of his favourite toys, books, board games, and family pictures he could fit in his only suitcase. But leaving his beloved pet dog Emma behind is one of the hardest things to do. Struggling with the idea of introducing the topic of refugees to the little ones? "Goodbye, Emma" is the book of choice for 3 to 7 year olds. - November 25, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd

Apex for Youth: Highlights from Thursday Night’s Omakase at Masa, a Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Apex for Youth

The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to be a contributing donor at Thursday night’s intimate fundraising dinner to benefit to Apex for Youth at Masa. Chef Masa himself prepared Omakase at his eponymous restaurant in The Time Warner Center in New York on November 17, 2016. Apex for... - November 22, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation

OWN TV's Actress Kendra C. Johnson Hosts the 25th Annual "Double Dutch Holiday Classic" at the World-Famous Apollo Theater

The Super Bowl of Double Dutch celebrates their 25th Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic with competing teams from across the globe including the U.S., France, Japan, Morocco and more countries. - November 21, 2016 - 25th Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic

Space-Based STEM Game Wins Good Housekeeping 2016 Award

Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc. Wins Good Housekeeping Award for Space-Based STEM Game Designed by Leader of NASA Mission. - November 17, 2016 - Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc.

PreK12 Plaza Launches Free, Bilingual Education Collaboration App, eBook Plaza

PreK12 Plaza, a social impact enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child announces the launch of app eBook Plaza, a new, free, bilingual, multimedia resource, providing teachers with blended lessons supporting English-language standards. The eBook Plaza app provides free access to... - November 17, 2016 - PreK12 Plaza

The Children's Security Blanket to Ensure Families of Children Battling Cancer Experience More Joy and Less Worry for the Holidays

Anonymous donors enable nonprofit to provide an early Christmas for many families. - November 14, 2016 - Children's Security Blanket

Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization Announces Winners of 2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards

2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards were given out on November 3rd to recognize the best in mobile marketing, mobile technology and mobile development from around the Atlanta Metro. - November 14, 2016 - Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Spreading Calm in Nashville

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has been distributing booklets to households in the heart of Nashville. - November 11, 2016 - The Way to Happiness

Tennessee Human Rights Day to Have Public Conversation on Child Trafficking

The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 6th, from 5pm – 7pm. The celebration centers around the presentation of awards to human rights champions, but also maintains educational pieces to help those... - November 11, 2016 - United for Human Rights

Tommy the Learned Cat Goes to Rugby School to Celebrate the 450th Anniversary of One of the Oldest Schools in the World #Rugby450

Rugby School, one of the oldest and greatest schools in the world is about to turn 450 years old! The new children's book "Tommy the Learned Cat goes to Rugby: Letters from the Boarding School" follows the adventures of Tommy the Learned Cat and his favourite human Annee Brown as they embark on their boarding life in Tudor House in one of the most exciting places to live and study! Rugby School, here we come! And of course, Happy Birthday, Rugby School! #Rugby450 - November 09, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd

Shoreline Entertainment Aligns with Black Wolf Media Group

Prominent Film Production Company Shoreline Entertainment Enters Partnership with Nevada Based Black Wolf Media Group - November 07, 2016 - Black Wolf Media Group

Drug-Free Tennessee Holds Events to Honor Red Ribbon Week for 2016

Drug-Free Tennessee holds a variety of events throughout the year to benefit the community through education and awareness. - November 05, 2016 - Drug Free South

Montclair’s Biggest Halloween Bash Kicks Off Tonight with 8th Annual Moonlight Trail at Van Dyks

North Jersey’s biggest Halloween bash of the season, including a spectacular Haunted House, comes to Moonlight Trail in Montclair tonight. This family-friendly event truly captures the spirit of Halloween, featuring over 1,000 special-themed hand-carved pumpkins and festive lighted pathways. It’s one of the biggest community gatherings of the year with thousands of residents participating in support of Toni’s Kitchen and the Human Needs Food Pantry. - October 30, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care

The Time to Focus on the Future of Our Youth is Now

There has never been a greater need to improve the health and future for unaccompanied youth than right now. - October 28, 2016 - The Community Builder

JN Prioleau, Author of the Clyde Series, Publishes Her Fourth Children's Book: "Ole' Rabbit"

JN Prioleau (author of the Clyde series) recently published her fourth children's book, "Ole' Rabbit." And it's just in time for Christmas. A fun book that will become every child's favorite bedtime story. Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since... - October 27, 2016 - JN Prioleau

New Children's Book Sparks Curiosity and Encourages Interest in STEAM Subjects

"Ms. Pearl Makes a Discovery" is a new children’s book designed to encourage curiosity and get children excited about learning! Readers will witness the adventures of Ms. Pearl and her animal friends, who all have a special interest in either science, technology, engineering, arts or math. Together, they explore the fascinating world of STEAM while inspiring the reader to recreate some of the amazing experiments performed in the book. - October 24, 2016 - Christina Washington

Speed Lacrosse Clinic October 23rd at The Game Changer Indoor Sports Facility with Jemoris Slaughter

Speed Lacrosse is a growing new sport rooted in box and field lacrosse which utilizes attributes from basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and tennis. At the Game Changer Facility, they offer competitive #SpeedLacrosse training and games. - October 15, 2016 - The Game Changer Facility

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Holds Workshop to Help Parents

Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a lunch and learn to educate the community in honor of World Mental Health Day in October. - October 15, 2016 - CCHR Nashville

Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book

Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC

Details on Shocking Fundraiser for Children with Cancer

Company Raises Thousands for 3, 11 and 13-Year-Old’s While Playing Golf - October 14, 2016 - Residential Home Funding Corp.

Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Teams with the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to Bring New, Edmond Campus Both Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds in Time for Their Grand Opening

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church chose Edmond-based, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, to design and install four new indoor and outdoor playground structures for their new Edmond campus building located at 900 N. Sooner Road (west side of I-35 in Edmond, OK.). - October 12, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds

Kimberly B. Meere, LMSW Recognized as a Women of Excellence and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Kimberly B. Meere, LMSW of Huntington, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence and a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 10 years in the field of healthcare. About... - October 11, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Zonta Club of Mid-Maryland Commemorates UN International Day of the Girl Child by Showing the Acclaimed Movie "SOLD"

Human Trafficking Movie Event - October 11, 2016 - Zonta Club of Mid-Maryland

The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. Present Year of JUBILEE 2016

The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. present Year of JUBILEE 2016 on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM at the Sheraton Silver Spring. JUBILEE promises to be an evening of enjoyable entertainment with dancing and gourmet dinner. This annual fundraiser raises... - October 08, 2016 - Continental Societies Inc.

The City Of Henderson, NV Sponsors the Inaugural Kidz ‘N’ Biz Workshop & EXPO Inspiring and Encouraging Youth Entrepreneurs to Launch Their Businesses

Generation T.E.M.P.O. - a non profit organization- presents the Kidz N Biz Workshop & EXPO- a program that provides a platform to launch and showcase the businesses of Youth Entrepreneurs. Kids can get ideas of how they can start their own businesses and interact with other children their own age who have business of their own, at this single day event, filled with educational business resources and breakout sessions. - October 08, 2016 - Generation TEMPO

NYC Media Will Air DCTV’s Landmark Documentary Series by Young New Yorkers

Award Winning, Emmy Nominated Series “Our Cameras, Our Stories” to Air Weekly on New York City WNYE-TV Channel 25 - October 07, 2016 - DCTV

Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society

The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency

Spreading The Way to Happiness to the People of Honduras

Retired army veteran Jason Martin recently visited La Ceiba, Honduras, where he was able to distribute copies of The Way to Happiness to those in need. - October 01, 2016 - The Way to Happiness

National Museum of African American History and Culture Visits MindBloom Preschool

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) teaches a local Washington, DC immersion language preschool a few lessons on diversity and inclusion and the importance of making a difference in the world. - September 27, 2016 - MindBloom Preschool

Social Enterprise Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Educational Landscape with a Unique Fusion of Cultural Arts, Academics & Fun

Educator and entrepreneur Ian Welsch MS.Ed knows how to motivate students to succeed! For 15 years, he has been helping thousands of young community members conquer their limitations, breakdown borders and rise above expectations. From his start as a public school educator in Miami-Dade County, to... - September 15, 2016 - The Motivational Edge

Safety Center's Peer-to-Peer, Teen Safe Driving Campaigns Receives Funding from the Allstate Foundation Good Starts Young Program

Empowering Students to Create Real Change, Lead, Impact, and Reach Youth Making a Difference in Teen Safe Driving Decisions - September 14, 2016 - Safety Center

Get Lapel Pins Partners with Smile Train to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Children with Clefts

GLP has designed an exclusive set of pins to support Smile Train's mission. The set sells for an MSRP of $30 and is available online at getlapelpins.com. The pin set includes a happy face pin and a sad face pin. Each set sold will benefit Smile Train and will help to create new smiles for children in need around the world. The company will donate $25 from each set sold to Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity. - September 12, 2016 - Get Lapel Pins