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Revoluntary Multi-Sensory Teaching Tools for Bright, Frustrated Students

Empowering kids with skills and confidence! - June 12, 2015 - k6easy

UC Riverside Student Faces Physical and Emotional Challenges Head-on

Young woman prepares for 21st surgery for Treacher Collins Syndrome. - June 11, 2015 - Look At Us Alliance

National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships

The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.

CWC Managing Director Robert Gaan Presented with Conductor’s Award by the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

Financial services firm’s managing director recognized for his efforts to help make music education accessible and affordable to all youth in San Diego and beyond. - June 08, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company

Church of Scientology to Host Open House for International Day Against Drug Abuse

The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - June 06, 2015 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

Healing Children Through Art at Free Arts Fun Day on June 6, 2015

Free Arts Los Angeles is pleased to announce Free Arts’ Fun Day 2015, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 11am to 2pm at The Victorian Santa Monica, 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. This annual fundraising event helps Free Arts bring hope and empowerment to abused, neglected,... - June 04, 2015 - Free Arts Los Angeles

Help Available for Kids with Autism and SPD This Summer with a New 3rd Edition of the Popular and Easy to Use Resource, Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration

Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder are on the rise. What are parents to do to continue to help their children at home all summer? Good news - help has arrived just in time! The Third Edition of the longstanding and successful resource book, Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration, written by three knowledgeable and practiced Occupational Therapists; Ellen Yack, BSc, Med, OT & Paula Aquilla, BSc, OT & Shirley Sutton, BSc, OT, is available June 9th. - June 04, 2015 - Sensory Focus

Three Steps to Successful Public Playgrounds

"We have seen an increased interest to improve and when needed build brand new playgrounds at military bases, public facilities that support families and schools, going beyond the time tested teeter-tooter and metal swing I grew up with at school," said Sean Haynes, Founder and CEO of Lifecycle. - June 04, 2015 - Lifecycle Construction Services

Blue Rhino Partners with 2015 March of Dimes® imbornto® Campaign to Ensure More Babies Are Born Strong & Healthy

Blue Rhino (www.BlueRhino.com) announces its support for the March of Dimes 2015 imbornto Campaign, which celebrates and thanks parents for all they do, while encouraging consumers to shop and donate to help fund research on birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The company will promote the March of Dimes imbornto campaign through its 2015 nationwide Blue Rhino tank exchange ad campaign. - June 02, 2015 - Blue Rhino

California Author Promotes Her Children’s Picture Book "A Pinkboat Adventure"

California author, Kathleen Ivan is pleased to announce the promotion of her children’s book, "A Pinkboat Adventure." This picture book is being described as sweet, well-written, well-illustrated, and fun by Amazon reviewers. - June 02, 2015 - Kathleen Ivan

Violeta Galagarza, Bessie Award Winning Choreographer of the KR3TS Dance Academy Announces a Call-to-Action Dance for Peace NYC Event

A call for peaceful action has taken place in Spanish Harlem. Violeta Galagarza, Creative Director for KR3TS will present a call for peace dance performance to encourage progressive discussion and interaction between the city and its communities. - June 01, 2015 - KR3TS

The Way to Happiness Offering Education Seminars

The Tennessee Chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation is now offering educational seminars for children or adults. - May 30, 2015 - The Way to Happiness

Drug-Free South Takes Community Outreach to a New High

The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - May 28, 2015 - Drug Free South

Mary Helen Diegel Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table Member

Mary Helen Diegel, of Oak Park, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. - May 26, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who

Lutheran Services in America Selected by The Annie E. Casey Foundation to Participate in Provider Exchange

Program Aims to Improve Lives of At-Risk Children and Families Throughout the U.S. - May 26, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America

Misty Wien Launches Anti-Bullying Movement "Stand Up, Stand Proud"

Misty Wien launched “Stand Up, Stand Proud,” an anti-bullying program for both schools and companies that aims to encourage people of all ages to proudly stand up for who they are or for those who can’t. The program strives to create safer working and learning environments that... - May 22, 2015 - Stand Up, Stand Proud

Flanbwayan, a Nonprofit Serving the Haitian Community in New York is Celebrating Its 10th Year Anniversary

Flanbwayan, a nonprofit serving the Haitian Community in New York is celebrating its 10th year anniversary as an advocate of education for Haitian newcomer immigrant students. - May 19, 2015 - Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project

Former Teacher and Part-Time Duck, NC Resident Releases Children’s Picture Book "Chihuahuas Like Cheese"

Outerbooks Publishing, LLC and former teacher and school psychologist, Janice Wills Kingsbury releases new children’s adventure book, "Chihuahuas Like Cheese." - May 14, 2015 - Janice Wills Kingsbury

Morton Capital Management Recognizes Santa Barbara's Teri Gabrielsen, Warrior for Girls’ Education, First Honoree in "Women Making Waves Campaign"

Morton Capital Management has partnered with Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, luxury Montecito boutique Allora by Laura, and Shine Blow Dry Bar to produce bimonthly fashion spreads over the course of a 12-month period that profile Santa Barbara women “making waves” around the world and locally. Representing a diversity of backgrounds and experience, each woman featured will embody the courageous pursuit of challenging the status quo and creating positive social change. - April 30, 2015 - Morton Capital Management

American Society of Safety Engineers-New Jersey Chapter Focuses on Transportation and Teen Safety Issues During National Observance

The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers Celebrates North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. - April 29, 2015 - American Society of Safety Professionals-New Jersey Chapter

Young Innovators from All Over the World Will Compete at MEF Schools, Istanbul

The countdown started for the 24th International Science Research Project Competition organized by the cooperation of MEF Schools and MEF University, Istanbul, Turkey. 1434 Students from 25 different nations will participate in the contest with 771 distinct science projects between May 5 and May 8, 2015. The qualifying 163 high-school students will compete for the top spot in the finals at MEF University Campus. - April 29, 2015 - MEF Education Institutions

First Major Renovation in 30 Years Allows Family Gateway to Continue Providing Homeless Families and Children Safe Shelter, Innovative and Comprehensive Services and Hope

Family Gateway is leading the Dallas community to end child homelessness. For the first time in 30 years, the primary facility, Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center (Center) dedicated to homeless children and families has received a significant renovation. In the last 3 years, the number of families served by Family Gateway grew 750%. Each night in Dallas, an estimated 5,000 children and their families will not have a safe place to sleep. - April 29, 2015 - Family Gateway

Ferguson-Florissant School District, Robert Renteria Call for a United Front to Address Racial Divide

Author civically engages, contributes to the creation of a peace in communities. - April 22, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!

Camp Arcadia Notes Earth Day: "Make the World a Better Place Because You Have Been in It"

Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated summer camp for girls in Casco, Maine, noted Earth Day 2015 in the context of their Centennial Season with a look back at how a growing awareness of the environment has shaped the Camp Arcadia experience. - April 22, 2015 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls

Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Bringing New Fully ADA Accessible Playground Structure and Equipment to the Historic Centennial Park

Noah's Park and Playgrounds will install a brand new playground, swing set, independent play equipment, safety surfacing, border timbers and an ADA access ramp to the Centennial Park next to the Simmons Center in Duncan, Oklahoma. - April 21, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds

Raising Incredible Kids Coming to Riverview

This ministry is focused on today’s parents and transforming families by creating dynamic family unity and a legacy that spans generations. RIK provides parents with biblical principles along with practical instruction that allows you to create a family that is characterized by love, unity,... - April 21, 2015 - South Bay Church

Turning Points for Children Prepares for Annual Kids at Heart Gala

Leading social service organization to host fundraiser on April 23 at the Union League of Philadelphia. - April 17, 2015 - Turning Points for Children

Designer Bag Bingo to Benefit Sensory-Impaired Children Going to Summer Camp

Children who are affected by sensory impairments often miss this experience of summer camp due to the overwhelming cost of providing for their communication and mobility needs. A local non-profit, Help Henry See and Hear wants to change that. To raise the money for the scholarship program Help Henry See and Hear is hosting its first Annual Designer Bag Bingo and Basket Raffle on May 8, 2015 at the Westampton Crescent Shrine in Westampton, NJ. - April 17, 2015 - Accessing Independence - HHSH

Start-Up Launches Campaign with Plan to Address Global Youth Issues

Get Our Youth There (GOYT) recently launched a #BeTheChange Campaign, which purports to have what it takes to fix the global youth problem. Their solution takes a root cause approach at solving community youth issues by focusing on strengthen and empowering the thousands of organizations that work... - April 17, 2015 - Get Our Youth There, Inc.

SmashBully: Help Protect Yourself from Violence Bully Proof Your Child

Attention Parents of Bullied Children: Get the simple secret to bully proof your child and make them safe and confident. Survival tips for kids, teens and adults. Learn how to help stop the violence. - April 14, 2015 - Smash Bully

O.U.R Announces Kaskade as Rescue Ambassador

Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) is excited to announce that Kaskade is an official ambassador for the cause, which saves children sold into slavery as sex slaves, laborers or anything else. Kaskade will be involved in bringing awareness to this growing fight. Kaskade, AKA Ryan Raddon is an... - April 09, 2015 - Operation Underground Railroad

The Way to Happiness Aims Messages of Peace to the City of Nashville

The Way to Happiness is working to inspire all residents of Nashville and Middle Tennessee with messages of peace and hope. - April 09, 2015 - The Way to Happiness

Safety Center's 21-Day Teen Safe Driving Challenge to Reduce Distracted Driving

On Monday, April 13th, Safety Center is launching a Teen Safe Driving contest to reduce distracted driving by challenging high school students and parents to turn off their cell phones in cars for 21 days. - April 08, 2015 - Safety Center

Butterfly Angel Entertainment Invites You to Come Speakeasy to Me

An ambitious film, a musical that was set during the prohibition era in New York City; produced and filmed by filmmakers of Orange Coast College and co-owners of Butterfly Angel Entertainment, is set to screen at it's first festival at Newport Beach Film Festival - Collegiate under OCC SHORTS. - April 02, 2015 - Butterfly Angel Entertainment

Drug-Free South to Have Open House for World Health Day

The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - April 02, 2015 - Drug Free South

Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Inspecting Children's Services Conference - 29th June 2015

Capita’s National Inspecting Children’s Services Conference prepares you for Ofsted’s Single Inspection Framework, where you will learn what to expect from inspections, how to implement an improvement plan post-inspection, and how to achieve outstanding results in the three key... - April 01, 2015 - Capita Conferences

Gretna Student Wins Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana's Youth of the Year Award

Westbank Club member DeVontré Parker will compete for state Youth of the Year. - March 22, 2015 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana

"Silence" Offers No Hope, No Purpose, No Inspiration

Foster Care statistics are staggering. *50% of girls in foster care get pregnant within years of aging out; *74% of former foster kids are in the US prison; *50% of fosters are incarcerated two years after aging out; *80% of youths on death row are fosters; 30% of the homeless in America were once in foster care; *40% of foster children are white; *34% are black; *18% are Hispanic. *Statistics provided by the US Admin. for Children & Families, US Dept. of Justice, the Casey Foundation, ABC News. - March 21, 2015 - Foster A Voice, LLC

Lovingkindness Donates to Six Local and Worldwide Charities

The company donates to charity as part of its mission in sharing God's love through design and gifts. - March 19, 2015 - Lovingkindness

Multilingual Millennial's Movement Empowers Y & Z Generations

Are Millennials the lost generation? Mention Millennials, Generation Y or 20-Somethings and debate ensues over whether young Americans are the best generation yet or their promise precedes their good deeds. - March 18, 2015 - R.J. Tolson

Young Business Guru Talks "Global Competition" with High Schoolers

21-year-old multi-lingual CEO, award-winning author, international charity founder, composer, lyricist, and Whittier College senior, RJ Tolson, stressed last May to hundreds of students at Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Cicely Tyson's East... - March 16, 2015 - R.J. Tolson

Drug-Free South Plans Open House for World Health Day

The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - March 14, 2015 - Drug Free South

Charity Art Show by Tagore Foundation at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Tagore Foundation (www.tagorefoundation.org), a registered not-for-profit that works towards empowerment of youth, is showcasing the work of aspiring artists at the Convention Foyer in India Habitat Centre located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi, from March 11-13. The exhibition that is open for public... - March 13, 2015 - Tagore Foundation

Girls in Action Leader, Judy Sain Kirkpatrick Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Mentor of the Year 2015

Judy Sain Kirkpatrick has been honored as Mentor of the Year 2015 for her active participation with “Girls in Action” and with Bible Schools. - March 12, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

The Way to Happiness Nashville Chapter Observes International Day of Happiness

The Tennessee chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation will observe the United Nations International Day of Happiness on March 20. - March 12, 2015 - The Way to Happiness

Worried About Health Coverage for College Students Traveling on Spring Break?

College students are flocking to sunny beaches during spring break leaving worried parents behind. Spring break is supposed to be a fun-filled annual rite of passage for college students. Parents should know that in a case of an out of state emergency, emergency medical transportation is readily available through a MASA Assist membership. And, its affordable and provides peace of mind to all. - March 11, 2015 - MASA Assist

StudyPad Launches “Splash Math SpringBoard,” a Contest to Motivate School Students to Practice More Math and Master Key Skills

US based Teachers in Grades K-5 Can Participate in First Ever Splash Math Contest Designed Such That Any Classroom Can Win Exciting Prizes. - March 11, 2015 - StudyPad Inc